Handelsvertretervertrag (Commercial Agency Contract)

Foreword

Within the framework of his business activities the entrepreneur enters into many contracts. In order to offer him guidance, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry from the Federal State of Hesse provide him with standard contracts.

As far as individual issues relating to contract law are concerned, professional advice should, however, be sought as a matter of principle either from the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Confederation of Commercial Agencies Hessen/Thuringia (CDH) e.V., the Professional Organisation of Commercial Agents or lawyers. A list of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Hesse and the CDH Land Association together with its offices is enclosed as an Annex.

Note on the use of the Standard Contract:

This contractual form has been drafted with the utmost care but does not claim to be complete or accurate. It is to be seen as a checklist with formulation aids and merely offers suggestions as to how the differing interests of the parties can be reconciled in an appropriate manner. This does not, however, relieve the user of his responsibility to undertake his own careful examination. The Standard Contract is simply a proposal for a possible regulation. Many arrangements can be freely negotiated. The user may also choose other formulations.

Before adopting the unchanged content it must, therefore, be considered in one's own interest whether and to what extent an adjustment may possibly be needed to the concrete situation in hand . Furthermore, developments in legal provisions must be taken into account. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry does not have any influence on this and cannot, therefore, of course assume any liability for the impact on the legal position of the parties.

Furthermore, liability for slight negligence is, as a matter of principle, excluded. If you need a tailor-made contract, you should seek the advice of a lawyer you trust.

Commercial Agency Contract