This Merchant Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Taste This (“Company”), and [Merchant’s Business Name] (“Merchant”), with its principal office located at [Merchant Address]. This Agreement governs the terms and conditions under which Merchant will participate in Company’s digital coupon program (the “Program”).
Effective Date: [Date]
Agreement Term: [Term Length or specify “until terminated as per Section 6”]
1. Offer Terms and Details
1.1 Offer Description: Merchant agrees to provide the following discount or offer to Program members: [Description of Offer, e.g., “Buy One, Get One Free on all regular-priced items”].
1.2 Redemption Process: The offer may be redeemed by Program members by [specify the process, e.g., “showing the digital coupon code at checkout”].
1.3 Restrictions: The offer will not be valid on [list any restrictions, e.g., “holidays, sale items, or with other promotions”].
2. Validity Period
2.1 Start and End Dates: The offer is valid from [Start Date] to [End Date].
2.2 Blackout Dates: The offer will not be valid on the following dates: [List specific blackout dates, if any]
3. Merchant Responsibilities
3.1 Coupon Acceptance: Merchant agrees to honor all valid coupons presented by Program members per the terms of this Agreement.
3.2 Communication of Changes: Merchant shall notify Company of any changes to the offer or restrictions with at least 30 days’ notice.
3.3 Customer Experience: Merchant agrees to uphold a high level of customer service for Program members using the offer.
4. Company Responsibilities
4.1 Promotion of Offer: Company will display the offer on its digital platforms, including the website and mobile, and may feature the offer in marketing or promotional materials as deemed appropriate.
4.2 Reporting and Analytics: Company may provide Merchant with periodic reports on coupon usage to help evaluate the Program’s effectiveness.
5. Fees and Payment Terms
5.1 Participation Fee: Merchant participation in the program is FREE.
6. Termination and Modification Terms
6.1 Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement with 30 days’ written notice.
6.2 Modifications: Any modifications to the offer must be mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties.
7. Confidentiality and Data Protection
7.1 Confidential Information: Each party agrees to keep confidential any proprietary information shared during the term of this Agreement.
7.2 Data Use: Company will handle any data related to coupon usage in compliance with applicable data protection laws and will share only aggregated or anonymized data with Merchant, if applicable.
8. Liability and Dispute Resolution
8.1 Limitation of Liability: Neither party shall be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of this Agreement.
8.2 Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from this Agreement will first be addressed through mediation. If mediation fails, the parties agree to submit to binding arbitration in the State of Ohio.
9. General Provisions
9.1 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior discussions or agreements.
9.2 Amendment: Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
9.3 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
