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MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICING POLICY AND AGREEMENT

THIS MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICING POLICY AND AGREEMENT, ("MAP


Policy") effective as of this ___ day of ________, 2017, by and between Tedder Industries, LLC,
an Idaho limited liability company, ("Tedder Industries") and ______________________,
("Retailer"). Tedder Industries and Retailer are collectively known as the "Parties".

RECITALS

A. WHEREAS, Tedder Industries has been building a brand of strong recognition


and of high perceived value since 2014 in manufacturing a range of concealed weapon holsters
and gunbelts under the trade names of Alien Gear Holsters, Old Faithful Holsters and Goliath
Gun Belts.

B. WHEREAS, as of the effective of this MAP Policy, a Minimum Advertised Price


("MAP") will be in effect.

C. WHEREAS, by not adhering to the established MAP, a reseller or retailer can


have a dramatic effect of diminishing or detracting from the perceived value of the Tedder
Industries brand and its products. The internet, with its worldwide impact, has the possibility to
cause great harm to any companies products, if products are advertised at prices that will
eliminate legitimate retail competition. This MAP Policy is intended for consumers to purchase
from other retailers based on loyalty and customer care expectations.

POLICY AND AGREEMENT

1. The MAP for any Tedder Industries product shall not be less than ten percent
(10%) below the current Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) as published on the
Tedder Industries' Price Sheet. MAP is established by Tedder Industries and may be adjusted by
Tedder Industries at any time and in its sole discretion.

2. The MAP for all Tedder Industries products shall be no more than the MSRP
provided in the Tedder Industries Price Sheet.

3. The MAP Policy applies to all advertisements of Tedder Industries products in


any and all media, including, but not limited to, flyers, posters, coupons, mailers, inserts,
newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail order catalogs, Internet or similar electronic media,
television, radio, and public signage.

4. The MAP Policy is not applicable to:

a) Any in-store advertising that is displayed only in the retail store and not
distributed to any customer(s) outside of the store.

b) Any email newsletters sent to a retailer's customer database.

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5. The inclusion in advertising of free or discounted products (whether made by
Tedder Industries or another manufacturer) with a product covered by the MAP Policy would be
contrary to the policy if it has the effect of discounting the advertised price of the covered
product below the MAP.

6. If pricing is displayed in other than a brick and mortar retail store, any strike-
through or other alteration of the MAP is prohibited.

7. MAP applies only to advertised prices and does not apply to the price at which the
products are actually sold or offered for sale to an individual consumer within the reseller or
retailer's retail location or over the telephone. Tedder Industries and retailers remain free to sell
Tedder Industries' products at any price they choose.

8. Tedder Industries' MAP Policy does not in any way limit the ability of any retailer
to advertise that they have the lowest prices or, they will meet or beat any competitors price,
that consumers should call for a price or phrases of similar import as long as the price
advertised or listed for the products is not less than MAP.

9. Retailer agrees to hold all trademarks and copyrights of Tedder Industries as the
property of Tedder Industries and use advertising materials provided by Tedder Industries in an
authorized manner only.

10. Intentional or repeated failure to abide by this MAP Policy will result in
termination of any Retailer Agreement between Tedder Industries and a retailer. Tedder
Industries does not intend to do business with retailers who degrade the image of Tedder
Industries and its products. It is Tedder Industries' sole discretion whether or not to provide prior
notice or issue warnings before taking any action under this MAP Policy.

11. E-Bay and Other Auction Web Sites Policy:

Buy it Now options must be listed at a price equal to MAP or greater.


For auctions the reserve and/or opening bids must start at MAP without a Buy it
Now option.
Best Offer Auctions Are Not Allowed

12. Negotiated Contracts: From time to time it may be explicitly approved by Tedder
Industries in writing to sell certain Tedder Industries products at below MAP. The discount
amount and length of time will be determined at the time of this approved promotion by Tedder
Industries.

13. Tedder Industries may run a sale from time to time and in such case the MAP will
be the same as the sale price on those particular items and on those particular dates. Tedder
Industries will send out a notice in advance with details of the special.

14. Tedder Industries will supply a copy of the Tedder Industries MAP Policy to any
new or existing retailer to be filled out, acknowledged and returned to Tedder Industries. This

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MAP Policy and Agreement shall be signed and returned to Tedder Industries and in doing so,
will bind the reseller to abide by the MAP and retailer requirements spelled out in this document.

MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICING AGREEMENT CONFIRMATION

This MAP Policy has been established by Tedder Industries to help ensure the legacy of Tedder
Industries as a manufacturer of a range of concealed weapon holsters and gun belts and to protect
the reputation of Tedder Industries' name and products. This MAP Policy is also designed to
ensure retailers have the incentive to invest resources into services for Tedder Industries'
customers. Please indicate your understanding and agreement to this MAP Policy and your
willingness to abide by its terms and conditions by signing and listing the name of your company
below.

Agreed to by:

Company name: __________________________________________

Any and all other names by which this company operates (including names used on eBay,
Amazon, etc: _____________________________________________

Principal name printed: _____________________________________

Principal Signature: ________________________________________

Date signed: ______________________________________________

Dealer Address: ___________________________________________

Dealer City/State/Postal Code: _______________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Website URL: ____________________________________________

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RETAILER AGREEMENT

THIS RETAILER AGREEMENT (the Agreement) made as of the _____ day of


__________, 2017, by and between Tedder Industries, LLC, an Idaho limited liability company
("Seller"), and _________________, a ________________ company ("Retailer"). Seller and
Retailer are collectively referred to herein as the "Parties."

WITNESSETH:

A. WHEREAS, Seller manufactures a variety of concealed weapon holsters and


Retailer would like to purchase Products from Seller in order to sell the Products to Retailer's
customers:

B. WHEREAS, the Parties agree that the terms of the relationship between Seller and
Retailer shall be governed by this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Retailer agree as follows:

1. Shipping. Seller will ship Products to Retailer via third party, Fedex, UPS or
USPS. The shipping costs shall be calculated at the time Retailers order is placed with Seller and
paid by Retailer.

2. Payment Terms. Payment is due to Seller at the time Retailer completes an order
to purchase Products from Seller.

3. Warranty Claims. Retailer shall direct customers to Seller for warranty claims on
Products and provide customers with Seller's contact information for warranty claims.

4. Retailer's Customer Service Policy. Retailer's customer service policy shall


contain the following provisions:

(a) A provision for customers to return Products within thirty (30) days of purchase
from Retailer and receive a full refund from Retailer. Tedder Industries shall reimburse Retailer
the amount Retailer paid Tedder Industries for the Product;

(b) Instructions for returning and/or exchanging Products, including an indication


of which party is responsible for return shipping costs;

(c) A statement that Product refunds will be posted to the customer's account and
the anticipated timing of same and/or, if applicable, when a refund check will be issued and sent
to the customer;

(d) A commitment to respond to all customer inquiries, requests for customer


service, orders, and confirmations within seventy-two (72) hours;

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(e) Legally required disclosures;

(f) Instructions on how to determine proper fit and sizing of Products;

(g) Shipping policies and charges;

(h) All payment options and payment policies and practices; and

(i) Customer service, billing inquiry and other contact information, including e-
mail, physical address, phone number, and mailing address information.

5. Pricing. Seller's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for Products is set
forth on Seller's website and may be changed by Seller at any time. Retailer may determine its
own retail price, taking into account Seller's MSRP.

6. Trademarks and Patents. Under no circumstances is Retailer or anyone acting


on behalf of or under the direction of Retailer, permitted to use or display Seller's, name, logo,
brand names, trade names, service marks or trademarks, or any reference to or identification of
Seller, unless approved by Seller in advance and in writing.

No Retailer domain names, web page information, hypertext or other links, advertising,
marketing, or contact information shall link or direct a consumer or any other third party to Seller,
nor explicitly or by implication create the impression or be likely to confuse a consumer with the
perception that Retailer's website is owned or controlled by Seller. Retailer shall ensure that all
Retailer's advertising, marketing, promotion material, website content, and other audio or visual
materials (text, graphic, or otherwise) does not create an impression that Seller is in any way
responsible for Retailer, the website, or any business activity conducted through or with the
Retailer.

7. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time and
for any reason upon the giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party.

8. Limitations on Retailers Sales of the Products.

(a) Retailer agrees not to sell the Products to any other third party, wholesaler
or reseller that would resell the Products to any party. Retailer also agrees not to market or sell the
Products through any auction websites using a bidding process, including, without limitation,
Ebay.com, Craigslist.com, or through co-op sales. Retailer further agrees not to market or sell the
Products through any online marketplace, including, without limitation, Amazon, Optics Planet,
Walmart, Midway and Cheaper Than Dirt.

(b) Retailer shall not sell the Products online or through any website without
Seller's prior written approval and execution of Seller's Online Dealer Agreement.

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(c) Any sales of Seller's Products by Retailer via Retailers distribution channel
shall be made only to customers located within the United States of America. The Retailer shall
be solely responsible for complying with all import and export laws and regulations relating to
sales and shipments of all other brands outside the United States.

(d) Retailer agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to promote the


distribution and sale of the Products. To the extent Retailer desires any marketing materials to sell
the Products, such marketing materials shall be exclusively provided by Seller and must be used
in a manner that is positive and promotes the sale of the Products.

(e) Seller reserves the right to stop selling Products to Retailer if Retailer resells
Products at a price below Sellers Retail Price as listed on the Seller's Website. Retailer
acknowledges and agrees that such restrictions on the prices of the Products are reasonable and in
the interest of Retailer and Seller for the promotion of the Products and the maintenance of the
image and quality of the Products.

(f) Retailer agrees not to offer the Products for sale via any emails, text
messages, instant messages or other electronic messaging where such messages are sent in bulk,
indiscriminately or to parties that did not solicit the message (also known as SPAM messages).

(g) Retailer agrees not to make any statements about Seller to the media,
including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, documentaries, interviews, internet sites,
online forums, blogs, public speaking, expos, trade shows, or events, unless such statements have
been approved in advance in writing by Seller.

9. Notices. All notices, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in


writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if served personally on
the party to whom notice is to be given, or on the third business day after mailing if mailed to the
party to whom notice is to be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, certified, return receipt
requested, addressed to the party at the address listed at the end of this Agreement. Either party
may change addresses for purposes of this paragraph by giving the other party notice of the new
address in the manner described herein.

10. Indemnity. Retailer shall defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless Seller and
Sellers, its members, officers, directors, agents, and employees from any and all third-party claims,
demands, liabilities, judgments, damages, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees,
which may arise out of Retailer's sale of the Products.

11. Insurance. Retailer shall maintain insurance policies covering the risks for which
it is obligated to provide indemnification under the immediately preceding paragraph in amounts
which are reasonably acceptable to Seller. If requested by Seller, Retailer shall provide Seller with
certificates of insurance evidencing that the insurance coverage required to be continually
maintained in force is in force.

12. Taxes/Expenses. Retailer agrees to pay all taxes, including but not limited to use
taxes, and all other expenses owed in connection with the sale of the Products to its customers.

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Retailer warrants that all Products purchased from Seller are for resale purposes and not for
personal use.

13. Relationship of Parties. The Parties do not intend to enter into a joint venture, and
the parties agree that Retailer is not an agent or affiliate of Seller.

14. Warranties/Damages. Seller makes no warranties, either express or implied, with


respect to the design, manufacture, quality, or merchantability of the Products, or the fitness of the
Products for a particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive,
special, incidental, or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost revenues or lost
profits arising out of, or in any way connected with, Retailers use or sale of the Products.

15. Assignment. This Agreement may be assigned by Seller in its sole discretion.
Retailer may not assign this Agreement or any duties hereunder, without the express written
consent of Seller.

16. Notices. Any and all notices required or permitted to be given to a party pursuant
to the provisions of this Agreement will be in writing and will be effective and deemed given on
the earliest of the following: (i) at the time of personal delivery, if delivery is in person; (ii) at
the time of transmission by email, addressed to the other party at its email address specified herein
(or hereafter modified by subsequent notice to the parties hereto), with confirmation of receipt
made by return receipt email; (iii) one (1) business day after deposit with an express overnight
courier for United States deliveries, or two (2) business days after such deposit for deliveries
outside of the United States, with proof of delivery from the courier requested; or (iv) five (5)
business days after deposit in the United States mail by certified mail (return receipt requested)
for United States deliveries.

All notices for delivery outside the United States will be sent by email or by express
courier. All notices not delivered by email will be sent with postage and/or other charges prepaid
and properly addressed to the party to be notified at the address or email as set forth below, or at
such other address as such other party may designate by one of the indicated means of notice
herein to the other party hereto.

Notices under this Agreement shall be sent to:

SELLER: Tedder Industries, LLC


Attn: Thomas Tedder, Manager
4411 West Riverbend Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83854
Email: ______________________

RETAILER: _____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Email: _______________________

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17. Governing Law. This Agreement is entered into, and its interpretation and
enforcement, shall be governed exclusively by its terms and by the laws of the State of Idaho,
without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws.

18. Venue. Any action brought by either party against the other party for claims
arising out of this Agreement shall only be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in
Kootenai County, Idaho, United States of America, and the parties agree by signature hereto to
the personal jurisdiction of said courts sitting in Kootenai County, Idaho.

19. Attorney Fees. If any suit is brought or legal action is taken for the enforcement
of any provision of this Agreement or as a result of any alleged breach thereof or for a declaration
of any right or duty hereunder, the party who substantially prevails in such suit or legal action
shall be paid reasonable attorneys fees from the party who does not substantially prevail, and
any judgment or decree rendered shall include an award thereof.

20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding among
the parties and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.

21. No Strict Construction. It is the intent of the parties that this Agreement shall
be deemed to have been prepared by both Parties to the end that no party shall be entitled to the
benefit of any favorable interpretation or construction of any term or provision hereof under any
rule or law.

22. Third Parties. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to


confer upon any person, other than the parties hereto and their successors and assigns, any rights
or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.

23. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by any court of


competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision will
be enforced to the maximum extent possible given the intent of the parties hereto. If such clause
or provision cannot be so enforced, such provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and the
remainder of this Agreement shall be enforced as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable clause
or provision had (to the extent not enforceable) never been contained in this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, if the value of this Agreement based upon the substantial benefit
of the bargain for any party is materially impaired, which determination as made by the court of
competent jurisdiction shall be binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s)
through good faith negotiations.

24. Titles and Headings. The titles, captions and headings of this Agreement are
included for ease of reference only and will be disregarded in interpreting or construing this
Agreement. Unless otherwise specifically stated, all references herein "sections," "subsections"
and "schedules" will mean "sections," "subsections" and "schedules" to this Agreement.

25. Amendments. The written provisions contained in this Agreement constitute the
sole and entire agreement made between Seller and Retailer. Seller may amend this Agreement
upon thirty (30) days notice to Retailer.

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26. Waivers. No party's undertakings or agreements contained in this Agreement
shall be deemed to have been waived unless such waiver is made by an instrument in writing
signed by an authorized representative of the that party. Failure of a party to insist on strict
compliance with the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute waiver of that party's right
to demand later compliance with the same or other provisions of this Agreement. A waiver of a
breach of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of the provision itself or of any subsequent
breach, or of any other provision of this Agreement.

27. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,


each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the
same instrument.

28. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed and delivered by


facsimile or email, and upon such delivery the facsimile or email signature will be deemed to
have the same effect as if the original signature had been delivered to the other party.

29. Further Assurances. The parties agree to execute such further documents and
instruments and to take such further actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the
purposes and intent of this Agreement.

30. Jury Waiver. Seller and Retailer hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any
action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either Seller or Retailer against the other under or
related to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement, as of the
Effective Date.

SELLER: TEDDER INDUSTRIES, LLC, an Idaho limited


liability company

By: THOMAS TEDDER


Its: Manager

RETAILER: ___________________________company

By: ______________________________
Its: ______________________________

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