What is this sales contract template?
The basics: A sales contract is a contract that outlines the terms under which goods / products are sold by a supplier to its customers. It should clearly define how goods will be delivered, and the obligations of both parties in relation to the goods provided. It will also need to include details of the liability accepted by the supplier if things go wrong. Read these FAQs to find out more.
How is it structured?: This sales contract template can be used to create a written contract between a customer and the supplier (that both parties will sign), or alternatively to produce a set of terms and conditions that the supplier can incorporate into its contract with customers in another way (e.g. by referring to those terms and conditions in its order forms).
Key provisions: Docue’s dynamic sales contract template covers, among other things, the following matters:
- Scope of sale: the sales contract template includes the ability to clearly define what goods / products are being sold, so there can be no dispute over what is expected to be provided to the customer;
- Delivery details: key details relating to the delivery of the goods (such as when and where they will be delivered) can be set out in the template;
- Supplier undertakings: the key obligations relating to how the goods are being sold and the supplier’s obligations in relation to its supply are included;
- Consumer protections: if the goods are being provided to individual consumers, it is a requirement of consumer protection laws in the UK that certain protections are offered to consumers in contracts. This sales contract template includes those protections where you select the option that the customers include consumers;
- Faulty goods: provisions can be included that set out what happens when faulty goods are provided;
- Supplier’s liability: if you are the supplier, the sales contract template includes optional clauses to include limitations and exclusions on your liability and potential financial exposure, in the event that there is a claim by a customer under the contract relating to the goods; and
- Termination rights: a section can be included that sets out each party’s right to bring the sales contract to an end early.
Find out more with this checklist.
When should I use this sales contract template?
When to use: These terms can be used with both consumers (B2C) and businesses (B2B). This sales contract should be used where the trader is either selling goods:
- in their store
- over the phone or
- at some other location (for example, the customer's premises).
This sales contract template assumes that both the customer and the business supplying the goods (the supplier or service provider) are based or are incorporated in the UK, and that Scottish law applies to the contract.
Why Docue?
Drafted by lawyers: Docue’s sales contract template is lawyer-made, lawyer-maintained, and has lawyer-crafted guidelines to steer you through every stage of drafting an agreement which is right for your business.
Simple to use: Docue allows your business to create, customise, sign, store, and manage your agreements all in one place. Simply click through the intelligent tick box options and text box answers and you’ll have a comprehensive, tailored, and ready-to-use services agreement template in no time.
Full contract management process: Once you have created a contract that is tailored to your business needs, you can send the contract to each of the parties for e-signing. After the contract is signed, you can store the agreement in Docue’s storage vault to ensure you always have quick and easy access to your contracts in one place. You can ensure you never miss a contract renewal again by enabling Docue’s handy reminders to notify you of the next deadline.
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