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Drafting a value-added reselling agreement

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Corporate Law
Attorney, 16 years of experience

A legal document must not only be legally correct. Above all, it must align with how the entrepreneur will actually use the document

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Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

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About us

Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

Custom solutions for your industry

Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

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  • Fixed rates in advance
  • Tailored legal solutions for entrepreneurs
  • Thousands of agreements per year

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Meet our office

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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

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First, see how we work

A legal document requires trust. You see immediately who we are, how we help entrepreneurs, and why we do not work with standard templates.

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What you can expect from us

We translate your situation into a legal document that you can actually use. You won't receive a loose template, but a document tailored to your business, agreements, and risks.

  • A clear roadmap: intake, concept, revision round, and final version
  • Practical explanation on how to use the document
  • Legal attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • Where possible, provide clarity in advance regarding price and delivery time
Are you unsure whether you should have the document drafted, checked, or amended?
During the initial consultation, we will determine the sensible course of action together. Afterward, you will know exactly where you stand.

Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

  • Prepared for your company
  • Telephone consultation included
  • No standard template
  • Review by legal specialists

What do you get?

You will receive a legal document that is practical and aligns with the agreements you wish to make.

  • Draft document or legal review
  • One adjustment round
  • Clear explanation where necessary
  • Fixed price where possible

The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

A number of key questions determine the structure of your value-added reselling agreement. The answers guide the agreements regarding rights, responsibilities, and risk.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Does the reseller receive exclusivity? Determine whether the reseller is the only one allowed to sell in an area or market segment, or whether you permit multiple resellers. This directly impacts your sales and the partner's motivation.
Who provides support to the end customer? Choose whether the reseller is the sole point of contact or whether you provide second-line support behind the scenes. This determines your workload and the customer experience.
May the reseller modify or integrate the product? Specify the extent of the added value and whether modifications affect intellectual property or the functionality of the base product.
How is the price for the end customer determined? Determine whether the reseller is free to set their selling price or whether you apply target prices, taking into account competition law that restricts vertical price fixing.
What happens to end customers upon termination? Agree on whether existing end-customer contracts will be transferred, phased out, or continued by you, so that customers do not fall between the cracks.
Clauses and provisions

Which components belong in a value-added reselling agreement?

The components below together form the core of a value-added reselling agreement. They determine what the reseller may resell, what added value they provide, and how responsibilities are divided between the parties.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Product description and added value Always Document which base product is being resold and which services or modifications the reseller adds to it, so that the scope is unambiguous.
License and usage rights Regarding software or intellectual property Determine which rights the reseller receives to modify, integrate, and deliver the product to end customers.
Pricing and margin Always Agree on the purchase price at which the reseller purchases and whether he is free to determine his selling price to the end customer.
Distribution of support and warranty Always Clarify which party provides first-line and second-line support and who guarantees the basic product versus the added value.
Liability and indemnification Always Limit and distribute liability and include indemnities for damages arising from the other party's part.
Brand and marketing agreements When using your brand name Regulate how the reseller may use your brand, logo, and trade name, and what quality requirements apply.
Duration, extension and termination Always Establish the duration, notice periods, and consequences of termination, including the settlement of ongoing end-customer contracts.
Confidentiality and data protection Regarding confidential or personal data Protect business-sensitive information and regulate the processing of personal data in accordance with the GDPR.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A good agreement only works if you use it at the right times and keep it up to date. The steps below help you use the document correctly.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before the collaboration starts Sign the agreement before the reseller starts selling In this way, rights, margins, and responsibilities are established before revenue and risk arise.
In the event of a change in product or service Adjust the product description and license terms Prevents the reseller from claiming rights to functionality that is no longer covered by the agreement.
In case of a complaint or defect Consult the support and liability agreements Quickly determines which party solves the problem and who bears any potential damage.
Upon termination Follow the agreed cancellation procedure and settlement Ensures an orderly winding-down and protects the relationship with end customers.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

In value-added reselling, things often go wrong at the same points. By knowing these mistakes, you avoid unnecessary disputes and liability.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
The added value is not defined Unclear who is responsible in the event of a defect Describe accurately which part is the base product and which part the reseller adds.
No agreements regarding support End customers are left with complaints and your reputation suffers Explicitly divide first-line and second-line support between the parties.
Licensing rights too broad or too narrow The reseller is allowed to do too much or too little with the product Tailor the license precisely to what is needed for the added value.
Liability not divided or limited One party is liable for damage arising from the domain of the other Include a clear allocation of liability with indemnities.
No arrangement for end customers at contract end Customers and ongoing contracts are ending up in a vacuum Specify what happens to end-customer contracts upon termination.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

Depending on your role and product, different points of attention apply. Recognize your situation and structure the agreement accordingly.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
You are a supplier of the basic product You supply to the reseller who adds value to it Protect your brand and intellectual property and limit your liability to the basic product.
You are the value-added reseller You enrich the product with your own services Ensure your licensing rights, margin, and support delimitation, so that you are not liable for defects in the base product.
The product is software Resale affects licenses and updates Arrange update, maintenance, and escrow agreements and the transfer of usage rights to end customers.
Personal data is being processed The added value processes customer data Define the roles under the GDPR and conclude a data processing agreement if necessary.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

A value-added reselling agreement covers resale with added value, but in some situations, you need additional or different documents.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Data Processing Agreement Explanation
Personal data is processed in the collaboration Data Processing Agreement Required under the GDPR when one party processes personal data for the other.
The reseller gains access to confidential business information Confidentiality Agreement Protects trade secrets and know-how before sharing detailed information.
You wish to establish a broader structural collaboration Cooperation Agreement Suitable when parties do more than purchase and resale, such as joint development or marketing.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a value-added reselling agreement, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what value-added reselling agreements are, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. Therefore, we explain below what this document entails, what to look out for, and why legal customization is important.

What is a value-added reselling agreement?
A Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement is the agreement in which a supplier grants a reseller the right to resell its products or services, with the expectation or obligation that the reseller adds value to the solution itself before delivering it to end customers. Unlike a regular reseller, a VAR does not resell the products unchanged: it combines the supplier's products with its own services—implementation, customization, integration, training, support—and offers end customers a complete solution. The VAR agreement governs product licenses, purchase prices, the obligation to add value, certification requirements, and cooperation in presales and deals. Our lawyers draft a VAR agreement for you that concretely defines the value added, correctly establishes the deal registration procedure, clearly describes the allocation of liability between the supplier and the VAR, and respects antitrust requirements.
How do you arrange deal registration and margin protection?
Deal registration is the mechanism by which a VAR registers a specific customer opportunity with the supplier, thereby claiming exclusivity protection and a higher discount for that deal. Without a deal registration procedure, multiple VARs compete for the same customer at the list price and undermine each other's margins. Your VAR agreement must stipulate the deal registration procedure: how and when a deal is registered, how long the registration is valid, what discount the registering VAR enjoys, and what are the consequences if the supplier approaches the end customer directly after registration? Our lawyers draft a deal registration clause that makes your margin protection enforceable.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake, our lawyers draft a VAR agreement that concretely describes the value added, correctly establishes the deal registration procedure, clearly defines the allocation of liability, and respects competition law requirements.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

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Tailored to your company, industry, and working methods
No control over your specific situation
Consultation with a lawyer and assessment of your risks
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Verification of current and practical provisions
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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Custom solutions per industry and company

Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

Webshops & e-commerce

Focus on online sales, delivery, returns, complaints, payment, digital products, and consumer regulations.

Business services

Attention to the assignment, additional work, liability, payment, termination, and reliance on client information.

Construction, installation & execution

Attention to planning, delivery, warranties, additional work, materials, delays, and liability risks.

Software, SaaS & digital services

Attention to licenses, availability, support, updates, data, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.

Trade, supply & wholesale

Attention to delivery, transport, payment, retention of title, warranties, delivery times, and international agreements.

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Attention to scope, best efforts obligations, cancellation, payment, liability, and confidential information.


A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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