Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing quality of goods/services, reasonable time and price provisions, and implied terms in commercial contracts
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships that could be classified as commercial agency, implementing EU Directive 86/653/EEC
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring exclusivity provisions don't breach competition law and addressing market share and monopolistic implications
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation relevant when vendor deals with consumers and ensuring fairness of contract terms
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of contracts made between other parties
Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles covering offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling reasonableness of contract terms and limitation of liability clauses
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing title and quality of goods, and delivery terms in sales contracts
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Post-Brexit legislation affecting commercial relationships and retained EU law
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring consideration of supply chain compliance and modern slavery prevention
Exclusivity Provisions: Specific contractual terms defining the exclusive nature of the vendor relationship and its limitations
Territory Definitions: Contractual specifications of geographical areas covered by the exclusive vendor agreement
Duration and Termination: Terms specifying contract length, renewal conditions, and circumstances for termination
Performance Metrics: Measurable standards and KPIs that the vendor must meet under the contract
Quality Standards: Specific requirements for product or service quality that must be maintained
Pricing Mechanisms: Terms governing pricing structures, adjustments, and payment conditions
Intellectual Property Rights: Provisions governing ownership and use of intellectual property in the vendor relationship
Confidentiality: Terms protecting sensitive business information shared between parties
Dispute Resolution: Procedures and mechanisms for resolving contractual disputes
Force Majeure: Provisions dealing with unforeseeable circumstances that prevent fulfillment of contractual obligations
