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Sales agreement template

Sales agreement: A sales agreement records the sale of goods from a seller to a buyer: what is sold, the price, delivery, when ownership and risk pass, and warranties.

Last reviewed 6 November 2026 · 7 clauses · General guidance, not legal advice

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When to use a sales agreement

  • One-off sales of goods between businesses
  • Selling stock, equipment or inventory
  • Larger orders that need more than an invoice

Sales agreement template: clause-by-clause outline

Sample starting wording for each clause. Replace the text in [brackets] with your details.

  1. Goods

    The Seller will sell and the Buyer will buy the goods described in Schedule 1 (the “Goods”).

  2. Price and payment

    The price is [amount] plus applicable taxes, payable [within 30 days of delivery / on order].

  3. Delivery

    The Seller will deliver the Goods to [address] by [date] under [Incoterm, e.g. DAP] where shipped internationally.

  4. Title and risk

    Risk passes on delivery. Title passes when the Seller receives payment in full.

  5. Inspection

    The Buyer will inspect the Goods within [7] days of delivery and notify any defects in writing.

  6. Warranty

    The Seller warrants the Goods will conform to their description and be free from material defects for [12] months.

  7. Limitation of liability

    The Seller’s liability is limited to repairing, replacing or refunding defective Goods.

What to check before you sign

  • For cross-border sales, is the Incoterm stated, and does the UN Sales Convention (CISG) apply or is it excluded?
  • When do title and risk pass?
  • Is the warranty period clear?

How to send a sales agreement for e-signature

  1. Draft or upload it. Use the outline above with your own wording, upload an existing document, or save it as your organisation’s template.
  2. Check it against your playbook. Points outside your positions are flagged, and approval rules route it to Legal when needed.
  3. Send it by email. Signers get a plain-language review and a secure link, sign on any device in the order you set, and can suggest changes as tracked changes.
  4. Keep the signed PDF. Everyone receives it with a certificate of completion, and key dates go to Upcoming with reminders.

Sales agreement template: frequently asked questions

What is retention of title?

A clause that keeps ownership with the seller until it is paid, which helps if the buyer becomes insolvent.

Do I need Incoterms in a sales contract?

For international shipments, yes. They define who pays for transport, insurance and duties, and when risk passes.

Is an electronically signed sales agreement legally binding?

In most countries, yes. E-signatures are recognised for commercial contracts under laws such as the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS (EU), the Electronic Communications Act (UK) and the Information Technology Act (India). econtracts.ai adds a certificate of completion with each signer’s identity check and a fingerprint of the signed content.

Can I get a sales agreement I received reviewed?

Yes. Upload it to econtracts.ai and you get a plain-language review: key dates, money and points to check, each quoting the clause it comes from.

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This outline is a starting point for discussion, not legal advice, and it is not a complete contract. Laws differ by country and sector; have a qualified lawyer review contracts that matter.