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A Fuel Supply Contract is essential for businesses engaged in the purchase or supply of fuel products in New Zealand. This document is typically used when establishing ongoing fuel supply arrangements, whether for commercial fleet operations, industrial use, or resale purposes. The contract addresses critical aspects of fuel supply including product specifications, delivery terms, pricing mechanisms, and quality standards, while ensuring compliance with New Zealand's regulatory framework, including the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 and related regulations. The agreement is structured to provide clear allocation of risks and responsibilities between parties, incorporating industry best practices and specific requirements for safe handling and storage of fuel products. It's particularly important in the context of New Zealand's geographical considerations and market structure, where reliable fuel supply arrangements are crucial for business operations.

1. Parties: Identification of supplier and purchaser, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including any existing relationship between parties

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement

4. Supply Obligations: Core obligations of the supplier regarding fuel provision, including exclusivity terms if applicable

5. Product Specifications: Detailed specifications of fuel products covered by the agreement

6. Ordering and Delivery: Process for ordering fuel and delivery/collection arrangements

7. Price and Payment: Pricing mechanism, payment terms, invoicing, and price adjustment provisions

8. Title and Risk: Transfer of ownership and risk in the fuel products

9. Quality and Testing: Quality standards, testing procedures, and remedies for non-conforming product

10. Health, Safety and Environment: Safety requirements and environmental compliance obligations

11. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination rights

12. Force Majeure: Events excusing performance and consequences

13. Liability and Indemnities: Allocation of risks and limitations of liability

14. Insurance: Required insurance coverage for both parties

15. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information

16. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes

17. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignment, and governing law