RESELLER / CHANNEL PARTNER AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Appointment and Scope
- Territory, Exclusivity, and Segments
- Partner Obligations
- Ordering, Pricing, and Discounts
- Deal Registration
- Support and Training
- Marketing and Branding
- Taxes and Invoicing
- Compliance (AUP, Export/Sanctions, Anti-Corruption)
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- IP and License
- Warranties and Disclaimers
- Indemnities
- Limitation of Liability
- Term and Termination
- Effects of Termination
- Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
- Miscellaneous
- Schedules
1. APPOINTMENT AND SCOPE
- Provider appoints Partner as [non-exclusive/exclusive] reseller of the Products/Services listed in Schedule 1 within the Territory.
- No authority to bind Provider; Partner acts as independent contractor.
2. TERRITORY, EXCLUSIVITY, AND SEGMENTS
- Territory: [GEOS]; segments: [SMB/Enterprise/Public Sector].
- Exclusivity (if any) conditioned on quota attainment and compliance.
3. PARTNER OBLIGATIONS
- Market and resell diligently; maintain qualified sales/support staff; comply with branding guidelines.
- No misrepresentations; adhere to Provider's AUP and policies when demonstrating or provisioning.
- Comply with Hawaii Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Law (HRS Section 480-2 et seq.).
4. ORDERING, PRICING, AND DISCOUNTS
- Orders submitted via [PORTAL/PO]; acceptance at Provider's discretion.
- Price lists and discount schedules in Schedule 2; Provider may update with notice [X] days.
- Late payments shall accrue interest at [1.0%/month] or the maximum rate permitted under Hawaii law (currently 10% per annum for commercial contracts under HRS Section 478-2).
5. DEAL REGISTRATION
- Partner may register opportunities; registration grants [X] days of protection if approved.
6. SUPPORT AND TRAINING
- Provider supplies training materials; Partner ensures personnel complete required certifications.
7. MARKETING AND BRANDING
- Licensed to use Provider marks per guidelines; no modification.
8. TAXES AND INVOICING
- Partner responsible for taxes on resale; Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) compliance required per HRS Chapter 237.
9. COMPLIANCE (AUP, EXPORT/SANCTIONS, ANTI-CORRUPTION)
- No sales to sanctioned parties; comply with Hawaii Security Breach of Personal Information Act (HRS Section 487N-1 et seq.).
10. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION
- Hawaii Uniform Trade Secrets Act (HRS Section 482B-1 et seq.) governs trade secret claims.
- Data breach notification required under HRS Section 487N-2 without unreasonable delay.
11. IP AND LICENSE
- Provider retains IP in Products/Services; Partner receives limited license to market and resell.
12. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
- TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY HAWAII LAW, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED.
13. INDEMNITIES
- Mutual indemnification for third-party claims.
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
- Cap: fees paid/payable by Partner in prior [12] months.
15. TERM AND TERMINATION
- Initial term [X] years; auto-renewals unless notice [30/60] days prior.
16. EFFECTS OF TERMINATION
- Partner stops holding out as authorized; ceases use of marks.
17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW
- Governing Law: Laws of the State of Hawaii.
- Venue: State or federal courts in [Honolulu County], Hawaii.
- JURY WAIVER: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY HAWAII LAW, EACH PARTY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.
18. MISCELLANEOUS
- Hawaii Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (HRS Chapter 489E) governs electronic signatures.
19. SCHEDULES
- Schedule 1: Products/Services and Territory/Segments.
- Schedule 2: Price List and Discounts.
SIGNATURE BLOCK
☐ Provider has reviewed and agrees to the terms
☐ Partner has reviewed and agrees to the terms
| Provider | Partner |
|---|---|
| By: __________________________ | By: __________________________ |
| Name: [NAME] | Name: [NAME] |
| Title: [TITLE] | Title: [TITLE] |
| Date: [DATE] | Date: [DATE] |