Master Contract Agreement
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A Master Contract Agreement is a contract agreement that outlines the terms and conditions between parties, governing all future transactions or agreements.
- AKA: Framework Agreement.
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- It can (typically) be composed of Master Agreement Content, such as:
- Master Agreement Articles, such as:
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- Master Agreement Clauses, such as:
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- Master Agreement Provisions, such as:
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- Master Agreement Articles, such as:
- It can establish a legal foundation for the relationships between parties, reducing the need for negotiations with each new contract.
- It can (often) include terms related to Confidentiality, Delivery Terms, Payment Terms, and Intellectual Property Rights.
- It can be customized to fit various types of relationships and industries, including Services, Supplies, and Labor.
- It can significantly reduce administrative overhead by pre-defining standard terms and conditions for future agreements.
- It can (often) include provisions for Termination Clauses, Force Majeure, and Agreement Modification.
- It can be used as a legal tool to manage risk and ensure compliance across multiple transactions.
- It can facilitate a seamless relationship by aligning expectations and clarifying obligations, thereby minimizing potential disputes.
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- It can (typically) be composed of Master Agreement Content, such as:
- Example(s):
- A Master Service Agreement (MSA), which outlines the terms and conditions under which services will be performed by one party for another.
- A Master Purchase Agreement, which sets the terms for future purchase orders or transactions.
- A Master Lease Agreement, detailing the terms under which one party agrees to lease property from another party over a period of time, common in real estate and equipment leasing.
- A Master Distribution Agreement, establishing the framework under which goods will be distributed by one party to another, often seen in the retail and consumer goods industry.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A Specific Contract Agreement, which is tailored for a single, specific transaction or project.
- A One-Time Agreement, such as:
- A One-Time Purchase Order, which is used for a single transaction without the intention of future business.
- A Personal Service Contract, which typically covers non-repeatable, personalized services specific to an individual's needs.
- See: Master Contract (Labor), Contract Negotiation, Service Level Agreement.
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/master_contract Retrieved:2024-1-26.
- Master contract or master agreement may refer to:
- Master contract (labor), agreement between a trade union and employer(s) which frames local negotiations.
- Master service agreement, agreement between a client and a supplier regarding terms of work (common among professional contractors).
- Master contract or master agreement may refer to: