Reseller agreement
When you buy software through a reseller, your contract is with the reseller, not the maker. Renewal, price and support terms follow the reseller's paper.
Commitment: Carries the money and the dates. The only role counted in spend.
Key takeaways
- Record the reseller as the counterparty and the maker as the product.
- Check whose notice period applies.
- Watch for terms that differ from the maker's own.
Why does the counterparty matter?
Notice goes to the party you contracted with. Sending it to the software maker may not stop a reseller renewal.
What to record
- Reseller and maker
- Notice terms
- Price and term
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch from a reseller to direct?
Usually at renewal. Check the reseller agreement's notice period first.
General working knowledge about commercial contracts, not legal advice. Your own agreement governs.