Vendor and supplier agreements
Set prices, lead times, order minimums, quality expectations, notice for price changes, and steps for resolving shortages or defective goods.
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Commercial Terms That Hold Through Every Shipment
Every shipment, delivery, and purchase order carries terms. If pricing, returns, or delivery expectations are left to assumptions, a routine order can turn into a costly disagreement.
Conway & Case Articles prepares commercial contracts for Florida businesses that buy, sell, ship, and distribute goods. Put the working terms in writing.
Documents we prepare
Commercial Documents We Prepare
Each agreement should match the actual order flow: who sets the price, when goods move, how problems are reported, and what happens when the plan changes.
Clear terms save time.
Distribution agreements
Write down sales territories, permitted channels, any exclusivity, minimum volumes, reporting duties, and the process for ending or renewing the relationship.
Purchase order terms
Address invoices, due dates, accepted changes, inspection, returns, and disputes so each order works with the main supplier contract.
Freight and transportation contracts
Define pickup and delivery windows, shipment records, responsibility for loss or damage, delay notices, and carrier obligations.
Catering and event service agreements
Set deposit schedules, final headcount deadlines, menu and service details, venue access, cancellation terms, and weather contingencies.
E-commerce and international sales
Document shipping responsibilities, duties and taxes, delivery estimates, returns, and the point when risk of loss transfers. Cross-border transactions may also call for advice from qualified professionals in the relevant jurisdictions.
Where the details matter
Where Commercial Disputes Usually Start
Small gaps in a document can create big differences in how a buyer and seller read the same order.
Read the fine print together.
Price changes and notice
State when a supplier can change a price, how much notice is required, and whether a confirmed order keeps its original price.
Delivery windows and transit risk
Spell out delivery dates, partial shipments, delay notices, and who carries responsibility while goods are in transit.
Quality checks and returns
Set measurable quality requirements, inspection timing, how to report a problem, and whether the buyer needs return authorization.
Conflicting order paperwork
A purchase order may add terms that differ from a supplier contract. Define which document controls and how changes must be approved.
Exclusivity and territory limits
Identify any protected territory, sales channel, or minimum commitment. Vague limits can restrict future ways to reach customers.
Built around real operations
Who We Prepare These Documents For
The right terms depend on what you sell, who handles delivery, and how customers place or change an order.
Details make the difference.
Retailers and e-commerce sellers
Coordinate supplier lead times, changing stock, returns, and the promises your storefront makes to customers.
Manufacturers and wholesalers
Set product specifications, volume commitments, distribution territory, and clear procedures for short or damaged orders.
Restaurants and food trucks
Cover recurring vendor supply, catering deposits, event headcounts, service timing, and changes made close to the event.
Importers, exporters, and logistics companies
Coordinate shipping terms, carrier duties, handoffs, delivery records, and responsibility for goods in transit.
Straight answers
Commercial Agreement Questions
Bring the documents you already use. We can identify where the language leaves room for competing interpretations.
Ask before signing.
What happens when a purchase order and a supplier contract disagree?
The answer depends on the wording and how the documents were accepted. A well-organized set of terms states which document controls, what counts as an approved change, and how order-specific terms fit with the main supplier agreement.
How can a return policy fit into a vendor agreement without straining the relationship?
Make the steps predictable for both sides. The agreement can define inspection deadlines, acceptable reasons for a return, notice and authorization requirements, and how credits or replacement goods are handled.
Do freight and carrier agreements need separate liability language?
Transportation terms should address responsibility for loss or damage, delivery records, delays, and notice procedures. The appropriate language depends on the shipment and the parties' roles, so align it with the sales and supply documents.
Can a catering agreement cover deposits and weather cancellations?
Yes. The document can set deposit timing, the final headcount date, cancellation notice, weather-related changes, and how payments are treated if an event cannot go ahead as planned.
Do you prepare documents for sales that cross international borders?
Document preparation can cover commercial terms such as shipping responsibilities, duties, delivery, and risk of loss. Cross-border requirements can vary by country, so businesses may need local legal and tax guidance for the jurisdictions involved.
Make the terms usable
Standardize the Terms Behind Your Supply Chain
Tell Conway & Case Articles what you buy or sell, who handles delivery, and where orders tend to go off track. A reusable base agreement can give recurring vendor relationships a consistent starting point.
Set the terms before the next order.