Distribution Agreements · glossary

Hardcore restriction

A restriction competition law never excuses, such as a minimum resale price. If the Agreement held one, the whole Agreement would lose its block exemption, not just that clause. So Miriam refused the sales team’s minimum rental charge of €150 a month. Chapter 4 · see Block exemption, Resale price maintenance

Explained in Chapter 4, Prices, Payment Terms and Resale Price Maintenance, of Distribution Agreements.

How it comes up, in Chapter 4
In the talks, Cressby’s sales team wanted Tullavane to charge at least €150 a month to rent a machine. Miriam said no. A minimum resale price is a hardcore restriction, one the rules never excuse.
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