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Wholesale contract template for sellers

Get the perfect free wholesale contract template for your business. A ready-to-use wholesale agreement with 9 detailed sections, easy to personalize with your own information, delivered in editable Word (DOCX) format.

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Free wholesale contract template in Word DOCX format
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Why it matters

Your first wholesale order, done right

As your business grows and the first wholesale orders arrive, a professional wholesale package starts with three parts: a line sheet, a wholesale contract, and order forms.

Part 1

A line sheet of your products

A clean overview of your products, SKUs and wholesale prices that buyers order from. Get the line sheet template or explore the line sheet builder.

Part 2

A wholesale contract

Also called a "wholesale agreement" or "terms of sales." It protects your business against issues and gives buyers all the information they need to purchase and resell your products.

Part 3

Several order forms

Simple forms buyers fill out to place a bulk order. Get the order form templates or see our digital order sheets.

Why a contract

Protect your brand and set expectations

A good contract protects your business against potential disputes with a customer, and ensures the buyer has every detail they need to buy and sell your products with confidence. Pair it with a professional product catalog template to complete your wholesale package.

How it works

From template to signed contract

Writing a wholesale contract can be a daunting task. This template makes the process simple.

1

Download the template

Grab the free wholesale contract template in Word (DOCX) format. It is yours to keep and reuse for every wholesale buyer.

2

Personalize each section

Add your business information and edit the 9 pre-written sections to match your own constraints, order requirements and payment terms.

3

Share and sign

Send the finished contract to your buyer for review and signature, and start fulfilling wholesale orders with clear terms in place.

What's inside

9 sections your wholesale contract template must cover

Each section has a clear purpose. Here is what the template covers, with guidance on what to include in your own.

1

Your business information

Clearly identify your business: company name and logo, postal address, phone number and email, just like any legal contract between two parties.

2

General terms of agreement

Confirm your customer is a valid retail business, not a consumer chasing lower prices, and state whether you authorize sales at secondary stores or online.

3

Order requirements

Set minimum and maximum order quantities or amounts, production time estimates and cut-off dates so each wholesale deal makes sense for you.

4

Payment information

Define how and when buyers pay, prepaid, COD, or Net 30 / Net 60 / Net X, plus payment and cancellation deadlines and how price changes are handled.

5

Shipping & handling

Estimate shipping costs and delays by location, list your carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, ePacket), and spell out your damage-claim and return policy.

6

Pricing policy

Set the rules buyers follow when reselling, either a minimum/maximum percentage of your wholesale price or an MSRP for each product.

7

Copyright & intellectual property

Protect your brand by stating that your marketing content, website and images are your property and may not be used inappropriately without written consent.

8

Privacy policy

Reassure your customer that the information they share during the deal stays strictly confidential and is never shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

9

Buyer information & signature

Collect the buyer's contact details, email and phone, plus their signature, so you can update them on order status and finalize the agreement.

Get the details right

What to spell out in your wholesale contract terms

A few specifics make a wholesale contract exhaustive, clear and precise.

Order & payment terms

  • Minimum order size. Set a minimum quantity per order or per product, or a minimum total amount in your currency, so bulk pricing makes sense.
  • Maximum quantity & lead time. Protect yourself with a maximum order size and an estimate of production time based on the size of the order.
  • Payment plan. Choose prepaid, COD or Net 30 / 60 / X, or a mix plan, part upfront and the rest on shipping, for smaller businesses.
  • Deadlines & price changes. Define payment and cancellation deadlines, and note that prices may fluctuate without prior notice unless an invoice was already issued.

Fulfillment & protection

  • Shipping estimates. Provide shipping cost and delay estimates by destination, or note they will be confirmed on receipt of the order based on its content.
  • Damage & returns. Specify within how many days a buyer must make a reclamation, how (email, phone), and what happens if they miss the deadline.
  • Resale price control. Set a percentage of your wholesale price or an MSRP, and any maximum discount below MSRP, to protect your brand image.
  • IP & confidentiality. Protect your intellectual property and reassure buyers that shared information stays confidential.
FAQ

Wholesale contract questions

What is a wholesale contract? +
A wholesale contract, sometimes called a wholesale agreement or terms of sales, is the document that sets the rules between you and a wholesale buyer. It protects your business against potential disputes and gives the buyer all the information they need to purchase and resell your products.
What format is the template in? +
The template is provided as an editable Word document (DOCX). You can download it and modify every section as much as you would like to match your own business and constraints.
What sections does the template include? +
It includes 9 sections: your business information, general terms of agreement, order requirements, payment information, shipping & handling, pricing policy, copyright & intellectual property, privacy policy, and buyer information & signature.
What payment terms can I use for wholesale orders? +
Common options are prepaid payment (safest, often used for first-time clients), Cash On Delivery (COD), and Net plans like Net 30, Net 60 or Net X. Smaller businesses can use a mix plan, requesting part of the payment upfront and the rest when the order ships.
Do I need a line sheet and order forms too? +
Yes. A complete wholesale package has three parts: a line sheet of your products, this wholesale contract, and order forms. We offer free templates for all three.
Can I get help with my wholesale contract? +
If you have any questions about this template or wholesale contracts in general, reach out to us at support@nowinstore.com and we will be glad to help.

Download your free wholesale contract template

Get your professional wholesale contract ready in a short amount of time. Editable Word format, yours to keep and reuse for every buyer.

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