ClauseryFree consignment agreement template (Word)
A consignment agreement between an owner and a shop, gallery or reseller: the items and their minimum prices, where they are sold, the commission, when the owner is paid, how long the consignment runs, what happens to unsold items, and who bears the risk of loss.
No sign-up. Your answers stay in your browser. Who it is for: Artists, makers and sellers placing goods in a store or gallery, and consignment shops that want consistent terms with every consignor.
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What is in the consignment agreement
- Consignor and consignee
- Item list with minimum prices; ownership until sold
- Where items are sold, with optional online sales
- Optional discounts after a set time
- Commission, payout timing and statements
- Consignment period and collecting unsold items
- Care of items and risk of loss or insurance
- Ending early
Read the full template
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CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
This Consignment Agreement is made on [Agreement date] between [Consignor name], of [Consignor address] (the "Consignor"), and [Consignee name], of [Consignee address] (the "Consignee").
1. Items
The Consignor delivers these items to the Consignee to sell on the Consignor's behalf. The Consignor owns the items until they are sold, and confirms that it has the right to sell them.
Repeated for each item
- [Item description]: minimum price [Item minimum price]
2. Selling
The Consignee will display and offer the items for sale at [Sale location] and online. The Consignee will not sell an item below its minimum price without the Consignor's written approval, except that after [Discount after days] days it may reduce the price by up to [Max discount percent]%.
3. Commission and payment
The Consignee keeps a commission of [Commission percent]% of each sale price, before sales tax. It pays the Consignor the rest within [Payout days] days after the end of the month in which an item sells, by [Payout method], with a statement of the items sold and their prices.
4. Period and unsold items
This agreement runs for [Consignment days] days from the date above. The Consignor may collect unsold items at any time on [Collection notice days] days' notice. At the end of the period, the Consignor will collect unsold items within [Pickup days] days; items not collected by then may be [Uncollected items outcome] after written notice to the Consignor.
5. Care and risk
The Consignee will take reasonable care of the items. The Consignee insures the items against loss, theft and damage while they are in its care, up to their minimum price.The Consignor bears the risk of loss or damage not caused by the Consignee's negligence, and may insure the items.
6. General
Either party may end this agreement by written notice, after which the Consignor collects unsold items and the Consignee pays for items already sold. This agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing law].
Consignor: ____________________________ Date: ______________
Consignee: ____________________________ Date: ______________
The questions you answer
Clausery turns the template into a short questionnaire. Optional parts only appear when they apply.
| Question | Type | Asked when |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement date | Date | Always |
| Consignor name | Short text | Always |
| Consignor address | Long text | Always |
| Consignee name | Short text | Always |
| Consignee address | Long text | Always |
| Items For each item: Item description, Item minimum price | Repeating group | Always |
| Sale location | Short text | Always |
| Allow online sales | Yes / no | Always |
| Allow discounts | Yes / no | Always |
| Discount after days | Number | If “Allow discounts” is yes |
| Max discount percent | Number | If “Allow discounts” is yes |
| Commission percent | Number | Always |
| Payout days | Number | Always |
| Payout method | Short text | Always |
| Consignment days | Number | Always |
| Collection notice days | Number | Always |
| Pickup days | Number | Always |
| Uncollected items outcome | Short text | Always |
| Consignee insures | Yes / no | Always |
| Governing law | Short text | Always |
How to use it
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Questions
What is a typical consignment commission?
It varies by trade: often 20% to 40% for clothing and furniture shops and 40% to 50% for galleries. The agreement should say whether it is calculated before or after tax and discounts.
Who owns consigned goods?
The consignor owns them until they are sold. The consignee sells them on the consignor's behalf and keeps a commission.
What happens to items that do not sell?
The consignor collects them at the end of the period. Say what happens to items left behind, such as donation, after written notice.
Is it really free?
Yes. The download is free, and filling it in with the Clausery app is free too, with unlimited documents. Library templates never count towards a plan limit, and no account or card is needed.
Is my information uploaded anywhere?
No. Clausery runs entirely in your browser. Your answers and the finished document are created and stored on your own device.
Is this legal advice?
No. These are general samples. Laws differ between countries and states, so have the wording reviewed for your situation before you rely on it.
Guide: How does consignment work? Commission, payouts and risk
Free tool: Sales commission calculator: the shop's cut and your payout
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This template is a general sample and not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction; have it reviewed before use.