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Vendor agreement checklist

A checklist of terms to confirm are covered before signing a vendor or supplier agreement — not a substitute for the agreement itself.

This is a starting draft, not legal advice. Have a qualified professional review anything binding before you sign or send it.

Vendor nameWhat they're supplying

Confirm before signing

Walk through each item below with the vendor before finalising the agreement.

Pricing and any volume discounts, in writingPayment terms (when, how, penalties for late payment)Delivery / turnaround time commitmentsQuality standards and what happens if they're not metMinimum order quantities, if anyTermination notice period for either partyWho owns any IP or custom work producedConfidentiality expectations