intl-distribution-agreement

name	intl-distribution-agreement
title	International Distribution Agreement
description	Drafts international distribution agreements for cross-border supplier–distributor relationships. Covers appointment/territory, Incoterms, pricing/payment, export controls, sanctions, FCPA/UKBA, data protection, IP licensing, termination, and international arbitration. Trigger when drafting distribution agreements, cross-border supply contracts, dealer agreements, or exclusive distributor appointments.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/intl-distribution-agreement
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	general
practice	commercial
language	en
tags	["agreement","drafting","regulatory","transactional"]

International Distribution Agreement

Produces an execution-ready international distribution agreement balancing enforceability across jurisdictions with commercial practicality.

Prerequisites

1. Parties — legal names, entity types, jurisdictions, registered addresses, tax IDs
2. Products — specifications, regulatory classifications, ECCN/EU dual-use numbers, IP registrations
3. Territory — countries, sub-regions, customs territories, or trade zones
4. Commercial terms — exclusivity preference, pricing structure, payment method, Incoterms
5. Existing documents — prior agreements, regulatory approvals, compliance certifications
6. Dispute resolution preferences — governing law, arbitration seat/institution/language

Document Structure

Article	Content
Recitals & Definitions	Parties, defined terms, purpose
Appointment & Territory	Exclusive/non-exclusive, territory, carve-outs, performance thresholds
Products & Orders	Order lifecycle, acceptance/rejection, modification, cancellation
Pricing & Payment	Price structure, adjustment triggers, currency, credit support
Delivery & Risk	Incoterms, packaging, inspection, claims
Regulatory Compliance	Export controls, sanctions, anti-corruption, product regs, data protection
Intellectual Property	Ownership, trademark license, confidentiality, infringement
Term & Termination	Duration, renewal, cause/convenience, post-termination obligations
Dispute Resolution	Governing law, arbitration, interim relief
General Provisions	Independent contractor, assignment, force majeure, liability cap, notices, severability

Drafting Workflow

1. Parties & Appointment

• Identify each entity: legal name, type, jurisdiction, registered address, tax numbers
• If corporate group, clarify contracting entity and need for parent guarantee
• Exclusivity — define precisely if granted:
  • Supplier direct-sale carve-outs (government, military, MNCs, e-commerce)
  • Commission on Supplier direct sales in Territory