This Consignment Agreement is between a consignor who wishes to sell goods and a consignee who will sell those goods. The agreement sets forth the specific arrangement between the parties including the location where the goods will be sold, payments and accounting once the goods are sold and the consignee’s commission. This Consignment Agreement also sets out that consignor will retain the title to the any unsold goods sold and the independent contractor status of the consignee.
CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) made on this _________________ day of ____________________, 20__________ by and between_________________ of ________________________________ (the "Consignor") and _____________________ of ____________________________ (the "Consignee").
WHEREAS, the Consignor desires to consign to the Consignee certain goods set forth on the attached Exhibit A (the “Consigned Goods”), for the purpose of facilitating a sale of the Consigned Goods by the Consignee; and
WHEREAS, the Consignee desires to accept delivery of the Consigned Goods and to make necessary payment to the Consignor upon the use of such goods on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the parties hereto both acknowledge, the Consignor and the Consignee hereby agree as follows:
1. Consignment of Goods
The Consignor shall deliver the Consigned Goods for consignment to the Consignee’s Premises. Upon delivery, the Consignee shall accept delivery of the Consigned Goods. The Consigned Goods shall remain the sole property of Consignor until sold. Consignee hereby acknowledges that it takes possession of the consigned goods only on a consignment basis and it does not acquire any property right or security interest in such Consigned Goods. The consignor’s consignment is not a consignment intended as a security.
2. Title
The title to and property of the Consigned Goods shall remain with the Consignor until such time as the Consigned Goods are purchased.
3. Premises
The Consignee at its own cost and expense agrees to keep and display the Consigned Goods in the following premises _________________________________________________ (the "premises"). The Consignee shall store the Consigned Goods at its premises so as to be at all times segregated from all of the other inventory and shall clearly indicate that the Consigned Goods are the property of the Supplier. Upon any demand by Consignor, Consignee will be responsible to return the Consigned Goods in good order and condition.
4. Sale of the Consigned Goods
The Consignee agrees to use its best efforts to sell the goods on behalf of the Consignor on such terms, and at such prices as shall from time to time be designated by the Consignor.
5. Payments
The Consignee agrees, upon sale, to receive the sale proceeds due to the Consignor and to deliver the sales proceeds, after deducting of all commission, to the Consignor together with an accounting within __________________ days of the said sale.
6. Commissions
The Consignee agrees to accept as full payment a commission equal to_______ % of the gross sales price exclusive of any sales tax.
7. Inspection
The Consignee agrees to permit the Consignor to enter the premises at reasonable times to examine and inspect the goods. The Consignor or any of its representatives may once in a month take an inventory of the Consigned Goods in order to determine the Goods, which have been used, damaged, destroyed or otherwise removed from the Premises.
8. Term
This Agreement shall commence on the ______ day of __________________, 20______ and continue for a period of twelve (12) months, with the option to extend for additional twelve (12) month period upon mutual acceptance.
9. Independent Contractor
The Consignee is, and shall remain, an independent contractor selling to third-party buyers the Consigned Goods. The Company does not appoint the Consignee as its agent or authorize the Consignee to hold itself out as its agent, and does not convey to the Consignee any property interest in the Company’s corporate name, trademarks, or goods.
10. Assignment
Consignor shall not assign any of their rights under this Agreement, or delegate the performance of any of the obligations or duties hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Consignee and any attempt by Consignor to so assign, transfer, or subcontract any rights, duties, or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.
11. Notices
Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand during receiving party’s regular business hours or by facsimile before or during receiving party’s regular business hours; or (b) on the second business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses heretofore below, or to such other addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Consignee:
______________________________
______________________________
Consignor:
______________________________
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12. Governing Law
This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of _____, USA.
13. Dispute Resolution
All disputes under this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration in _________________ before a single arbitrator pursuant to the commercial law rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration may be commenced at any time by any party hereto giving written notice to the other party to a dispute that such dispute has been referred to arbitration. Any award rendered by the arbitrator shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties hereto.
This provision for arbitration shall be specifically enforceable by the parties and the decision of the arbitrator in accordance herewith shall be final and binding without right of appeal.
14. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws, such provisions shall be fully severable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Agreement; and, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO INFORMATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, INCURRED BY THE OTHER PARTY ARISING OUT OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL NEITHER PARTY’S LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM, LOSS OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO CONSIGNOR DURING THE __________ MONTHS PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION BY CONSIGNEE.
16. Indemnification
Each party shall at its own expense indemnify and hold harmless, and at the other party’s request defend such party its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns officers, directors, employees, sublicensees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, demand, settlements, loss, expenses and costs (including attorneys’ fees and court costs) which arise directly or indirectly out of or relate to (a) any breach of this Agreement, or (b) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of a party’s employees or agents;
17. Entire Agreement; Amendment:
This Agreement is the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior or contemporaneous representations, discussions, proposals, negotiations, conditions, communications and agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and all past courses of dealing or industry custom. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by each of the parties.
18. Waiver
The waiver by either party of a breach of or a default under any provision of this Agreement shall not be effective unless in writing and shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of or default under the same or any other provision of this Agreement, nor shall any delay or omission on the part of either party to exercise or avail itself of any right or remedy that it has or may have hereunder operate as a waiver of any right or remedy.
19. Captions
The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to limit or construe the contents of any of the sections of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
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CONSIGNOR NAME
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NAME & SIGNATURE OF OFFICER
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