Non-Circumvention Agreement

Business

Contract preventing parties from bypassing each other in business deals or relationships, protecting introduced contacts and ensuring commission or fee rights are preserved.

Non-Circumvention Agreement

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Key Clauses

  • 1

    Protected Contacts

    Identifies the business contacts and relationships protected by the agreement.

  • 2

    Non-Circumvention Obligation

    Prohibits direct dealing with introduced parties without the introducer's involvement.

  • 3

    Duration

    Sets the time period during which the non-circumvention restrictions apply.

  • 4

    Commission or Fee Rights

    Preserves the introducer's right to fees or commissions on resulting transactions.

  • 5

    Penalties for Breach

    Specifies damages, lost commissions, or other remedies for violations.

When You Need This

  • Introducing business contacts and wanting to protect your commission rights
  • Brokers or intermediaries sharing deal opportunities with potential partners
  • Protecting valuable business relationships from circumvention
  • Formalizing referral fee protections before sharing confidential deal information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Non-Circumvention Agreement?

Contract preventing parties from bypassing each other in business deals or relationships, protecting introduced contacts and ensuring commission or fee rights are preserved.

What should a Non-Circumvention Agreement include?

A comprehensive non-circumvention agreement should include: protected contacts, non-circumvention obligation, duration, commission or fee rights, penalties for breach.

When do I need a Non-Circumvention Agreement?

Introducing business contacts and wanting to protect your commission rights. Brokers or intermediaries sharing deal opportunities with potential partners. Protecting valuable business relationships from circumvention. Formalizing referral fee protections before sharing confidential deal information.

Is this template legally binding?

Templates provide a strong starting point, but we recommend having important agreements reviewed by a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure they meet local legal requirements.

Can I customize this template?

Yes — all bracketed [placeholder] fields can be replaced with your specific information. You can also add, remove, or modify clauses to fit your particular situation.

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