Manufacturing Agreement
A manufacturing agreement is a contract in which a manufacturer produces goods according to a buyer's specifications and quality standards. Use this when a brand outsources production to a factory, often overseas. It covers BOM, quality inspections, defect rates, and who owns molds.
What's included
A ready-to-use manufacturing agreement covering product specs, bom, and approved suppliers, forecast, moq, and lead times, quality control and inspection rights, with signature fields already placed for Manufacturer and Buyer. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Product specs, BOM, and approved suppliers
- Forecast, MOQ, and lead times
- Quality control and inspection rights
- Tooling/mold ownership and maintenance
- Pricing adjustments and raw material pass-through
- IP protection and counterfeit prevention
What you'll fill in
[Manufacturer][Buyer/Brand][Product Name/SKU][Annual Volume Estimate][Unit Price][Lead Time Weeks][Tooling Owner]Legal summary
Manufacturer must meet spec and quality metrics; buyer pays per accepted orders. Tooling and IP misappropriation are key breach concerns with audit rights.
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FAQ
Is this Manufacturing Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Manufacturing Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Manufacturer and Buyer — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Manufacturing Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Manufacturing Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill for 10K unit/year electronics assembly with buyer-owned tooling.”
“Add on-site inspection rights with 48-hour notice.”
“Cap scrap rate at 2% before chargebacks.”
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