Contract Glossary
Exclusive Dealing
Definition
A contract provision where one party agrees to buy from, sell to, or work with only the other party, excluding competitors. These arrangements can be mutual or one-sided.
In Practice
You'll see exclusive dealing in distribution agreements, supplier contracts, and talent agreements. A beer distributor might sign an exclusive deal to carry only one brewery's products in a region. Before signing, consider the trade-off: exclusivity often comes with better pricing or terms, but it locks you into one relationship.
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