Terms of Sale
Master Distribution Agreement
Version: MDA-US-4
This Master Distribution Agreement (“Agreement”) consists of General Terms—applicable to all orders, and Specific Terms—which apply to specific product categories or types of Sales Order Acknowledgments. Please read all applicable terms thoroughly and carefully.
Important Note--Current Terms on FBN®.COM. Seller may publish modifications to these General Terms or program year Specific Terms through its website at fbn.com from time to time. The current terms posted on fbn.com reflect the most up to date information about Seller’s terms of sale and distribution. If you don’t agree with any new terms, you are free to reject them; but that means you will no longer be able to purchase Products from Seller.
GENERAL TERMS
1. Master Distribution Agreement. FBN Inputs, LLC or an affiliate identified on the applicable Specific Terms attached hereto and incorporated herein (“Seller”) will provide Products, as set forth in one or more Sales Order Acknowledgments (defined below). All Sales Order Acknowledgments are incorporated by reference in this Agreement, notwithstanding the fact that the Sales Order Acknowledgment may not be physically attached to this Agreement. Throughout this Agreement, unless the context requires otherwise, reference to this Agreement shall also include Sales Order Acknowledgments. Each individual Sales Order Acknowledgment will define in detail the products to be sold by Seller to Buyer (“Products”) under such Sales Order Acknowledgment.
A. Definitions.
i. “Billing Contact” is the natural person identified on the agreement screen hereto.
ii. “Buyer” is the entity(ies) or person(s) identified on the agreement screen hereto.
iii. “Program Year” means the period from September 1 to August 31.
iv. “RUP Contact” has the meaning specified in Crop Protection Specific Terms.
v. “Specified Delivery Location” means the delivery address specified on the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgement and as modified by Buyer prior to delivery.
B. Initiating a Sales Order. A sales order may be initiated through the FBN Direct store at www.fbn.com, verbally, in writing, or electronically (via email, SMS, or other electronic messaging) between Buyer and an authorized sales representative of Seller.
C. Confirming a Sales Order—Sales Order Acknowledgments. The following constitute a “Sales Order Acknowledgment” for all purposes under this Agreement: (i) a written sales order on Seller’s form signed (physical or electronic) by both Seller and Buyer, (ii) electronic placement and acceptance of an order through the FBN Direct online store or mobile application. All other sales orders are not binding until confirmed by Seller in the form of an electronic acknowledgement (the “Sales Order Acknowledgment”) delivered either to Buyer’s email address on record with Seller or electronically through Buyer’s member account with Seller available through fbn.com stating the identity, quantity and price of the Products purchased by Buyer together with the requested Delivery Location and Delivery By Date. A binding Sales Order Acknowledgement issued in accordance with this Agreement constitutes Seller’s agreement to sell and Buyer’s agreement to purchase the Products specified on the terms stated in such Sales Order Acknowledgement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IT IS BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW AND VERIFY THE DETAILS OF ALL SALES ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ORDERS INITIATED BY MEMBERS OF BUYER’S TEAM.
E. Prices. Seller will publish and provide to Buyer price lists along with periodic updates appropriate for market changes. Seller’s published prices are subject to change at any time with or without notice to Buyer. The prices stated in a Sales Order Acknowledgment are the confirmed prices with respect to Products specified in such Sales Order Acknowledgment. All prices are listed in and payable only in United States Dollars. Any Product discount or promotional prices are conditional on Buyer satisfying terms and conditions specific to the Seller’s quoted price, discount or promotion. If Buyer fails to comply with these discount or promotion specific terms and conditions, Seller reserves the right to (a) cancel any applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment, or (b) revoke the discount or promotional price and charge Buyer the non-discounted or non-promotional price.
F. Due Date. All amounts are due and payable as specified in the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment which will specify whether Cash Upfront, Financing, or Extended Credit terms apply. If no payment terms are specified in the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment, then all amounts are due and payable upon delivery.
G. Sales Tax and Assessments. Listed sales tax is an estimate only and is subject to change depending on the Products and quantities delivered, the location where Buyer takes physical possession of Products, and, if applicable, whether Buyer has provided Seller with satisfactory evidence of sales tax exempt status. Listed state assessments, if applicable, are estimates only, and are subject to change depending on the then-current assessment rates at the time of delivery.
H. Payment and Notice. All payments should be sent to the precise address specified on the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment, Invoice, or Billing Statement.
I. Payment by ACH. If Buyer elects to pay using ACH, Buyer authorizes Seller to electronically debit Buyer’s account, for the amount due pursuant to the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment or invoice (as applicable), and if necessary, to electronically debit or credit Buyer’s account to correct any erroneous charges or if the amount owed changes.
J. Payment by Credit Card. If Buyer elects to pay using credit card, Buyer authorizes Seller to charge Buyer’s credit card, for the amount due pursuant to the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment or invoice (as applicable), and if necessary, to debit or credit Buyer’s credit card to correct any erroneous charges or if the amount owed changes. Buyer further acknowledges Seller is permitted to charge Buyer the actual cost associated with permitting Buyer to pay via credit card. To the extent permitted under applicable law, Buyer explicitly consents to the credit card surcharge stated herein.
K. Payment by Check. If payment via check is authorized by Seller, Seller must receive payment (and it must clear Seller’s account) by the Due Date specified on the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment or invoice, or no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the shipment or pick up of Products, whichever is earlier.
L. Purchase Money Security Interest—UCC. To the maximum extent allowed under applicable law, Seller shall have and maintain a purchase money security interest (PMSI) in and to any Products sold pursuant to this Agreement or an applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment and Buyer consents to Seller perfecting such PMSI through any necessary or desirable notices or filings, including UCC filings.
M. Non-FBN Direct Online Sales Orders. For Sales Orders not placed through the FBN Direct online store, Seller must receive payment (and it must clear Seller’s account) by check, ACH payment initiated by Buyer or wire transfer initiated by Buyer (with Buyer responsible for any and all transaction fees incurred) within seven (7) calendar days of Buyer receiving the Sales Order Acknowledgement or prior to the shipment or pick up of Products, whichever is earlier.
2. Default; Default Interest; Failed Payment Fee.
A. Default in Payment; Right of Offset. If payment is not received by the due date, Seller reserves the right to do any or all of the following: (a) rescind any and all discount(s) or promotional pricing and charge Buyer the regular list price, (b) delay shipment until payment has been received, (c) cancel a Sales Order Acknowledgment, or (d) offset any amount which may be owed or payable by Seller or any of its affiliates to Buyer in connection with any other agreement or contract between Buyer or its affiliates and Seller or its affiliates, and to apply that amount to satisfy Buyer’s payment obligations herein.
B. Default Interest Rate Charge. After the due date, or failure to make payment, any unpaid balance shall accrue interest equal to 18 percent (18%) per annum, or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is less, during the entire period that payment is in default.
C. Failed Payment Fee. In the event that Buyer’s payment fails for any reason, including, but not limited to, bounced check, failed ACH payment due to incorrect bank account information or insufficient funds, Buyer will be charged a $25 administrative fee in addition to any other fees or penalties incurred by Seller. Seller reserves the right to cancel or delay fulfillment of a Sales Order Acknowledgment until payment is received, and payment clears Seller’s account.
3. Good Standing. Buyer must at all times be in good standing with Seller and its affiliates, which shall mean: (1) not be more than 30 days past due on any payments owed, (2) in full compliance with the terms and conditions of any separate agreements Buyer has entered into with Seller or its affiliates including, without limitation, any applicable loan documentation where Buyer has financed its payment obligations with Seller or its affiliates, or (3) is legally and financially able to perform this Agreement and all Sales Order Acknowledgments. Buyer must inform Seller if at any time Buyer is or reasonably believes that it will no longer be in good standing (e.g., Buyer loses its legal ability to purchase Products, enters voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy proceedings, or otherwise will be unable to fulfill Buyer’s payment obligations under a Sales Order Acknowledgment). If Buyer fails at any time to maintain good standing, Seller reserves the right to cancel or delay fulfillment of any Sales Order Acknowledgment.
4. Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. Buyer represents, warrants and covenants to Seller that (a) the Products are for agricultural use only and will be used, applied and stored in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law and in strict compliance with the applicable Product label, (b) Buyer and Billing Contact have the power and authority to enter into this Agreement, and (c) Buyer is authorized and licensed, if applicable, to purchase, resell (if applicable) and use the Products, as may be required under applicable local, state and federal law, (d) any orders placed under this Agreement reflect a business to business (B2B) transaction and are not for personal, consumer, or residential use. Buyer has provided all information, records, reports, documentation, declarations, and/or registration/ certification/ authorization/ license numbers as required by all applicable regulatory bodies and agencies for the purchase of the Products, and such information is accurate and complete. Buyer further agrees to provide any and all requested information that may be needed by Seller after fulfillment of a Sales Order Acknowledgment to fulfill Seller’s obligations under applicable local, state, and federal laws. Buyer consents to Seller disclosing such information provided under this section in order for Seller to comply with its regulatory and legal obligations.
5. Packaging and Delivery.
A. Packaging. Except as otherwise confirmed in writing, Products will be prepared for delivery according to Seller’s packing and shipment standards (acceptable to common carriers for shipment and adequate to ensure safe arrival).
B. Delivery. Seller will deliver to Buyer’s Specified Delivery Location, which Buyer represents and warrants is suitable for receipt and handling of the Products.
C. Delivery Charges. Seller may charge for shipping and handling to Buyer’s Specified Delivery Location. Shipping and handling rates and the method of calculation are disclosed on fbn.com. Shipping charges, if any, will appear on the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgment.
D. Pick Up. For pick up orders, Buyer is solely responsible for all aspects of transporting the Products, including Hazardous Material Products, including but not limited to, ensuring Products are properly secured, that Buyer is properly trained, and that Buyer is licensed and equipped to transport the type and quantity of Products specified above and is displaying the proper placards, if applicable.
E. Title and Risk of Loss. Title and Risk of Loss shall pass to Buyer either when Products are delivered to a carrier, if delivery is selected, or when Buyer picks up Products, if pick up is selected. The Products will be deemed accepted upon delivery or pick up. If there are any errors or omissions with delivery, Buyer must reject delivery, note damages or missing items on the Bill of Lading, and contact Seller within twenty-four (24) hours for correction.
6. Damaged Products. Buyer’s and Seller’s responsibilities with respect to damaged Products are defined in the applicable Specific Terms.
7. Assignment. Buyer acknowledges that this Agreement may only be amended with the written or electronic consent of both parties. Buyer may not assign, delegate or transfer this Agreement or its rights or obligations hereunder in any way (by operation of law or otherwise) without Seller's prior written consent. Seller may transfer, assign, or delegate this Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder without consent.
8. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or any Sales Order Acknowledgment is held invalid or unenforceable, it shall be so held to the minimum extent required by law and will be amended to achieve as near as possible the same economic effect as the original provision. All other provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
9. Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement and all Sales Order Acknowledgments shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Illinois. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly disclaimed. Buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the Federal and State courts having geographic jurisdiction over Chicago, Illinois for resolution of any disputes, whether or not such disputes are first subject to arbitration, conciliation or mediation under the applicable state laws where transfer or delivery occurred.
10. No Class Actions. Due to the individualized nature of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement and any Sales Order Acknowledgement, Buyer and Seller each agree that either party can only bring a claim against the other on an individual basis. That means neither Buyer nor Seller can bring a claim as a plaintiff or class member in a class action, consolidated action or representative action.
11. Waiver of Trial by Jury. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY SALES ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT, OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT RELATING THERETO OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT, SALES ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS BASED UPON, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IN THIS SECTION.
12. Attorney’s Fees, Costs & Non-Waiver. Buyer shall pay all costs incurred by Seller in enforcing this Agreement and all Sales Order Acknowledgments, including, but not limited to, collecting amounts owed under a Sales Order Acknowledgment, including reasonable attorney’s fees, whether or not a suit or action is brought. In any suit or action arising out of or related to a Sales Order Acknowledgment, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party any costs and attorney’s fees reasonably incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the suit or action. No failure or delay by Seller in exercising its rights under this Agreement or any Sales Order Acknowledgment (including any delay in pursuing payment upon default), or pursuant to any applicable law, shall be a waiver of such rights.
13. Confidentiality. This Agreement and any Sales Order Acknowledgments and the information contained herein or therein are the confidential information of Seller. Of course in keeping with FBN's longstanding commitment to price transparency, confidentiality does not apply to product pricing or program terms which may be freely shared.
14. Battle of Forms. Seller’s Sales Order Acknowledgment takes precedence over Buyer’s purchase order or any other document or agreement pertaining to the Products specified herein.
15. Limited Warranty; Warranty Disclaimer. Except as otherwise specified herein, any product information provided by Seller is designed to assist Buyer and any users of Products, but under no circumstance shall Seller, its affiliates, respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, etc. (collectively, the “Selling Parties”) be liable to Buyer or any applicator or user of Products based on information provided or for results deviating from such information. Seller is not an authorized applicator of chemicals, including, without limitation, herbicide, fungicide, pesticide, insecticide, rodenticide or fertilizer. Selling Parties’ sole and exclusive warranty to Buyer and any subsequent applicator or user of the Products, if applicable, is that the Products will at the time of delivery conform, within the permitted tolerances applicable under the law, to their labels. OTHER THAN THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, THE PRODUCTS ARE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS. SELLING PARTIES DISCLAIM TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS APPLICABLE TO EACH PRODUCT, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED, TO: THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; NON-INFRINGEMENT; THAT THE USE OF PRODUCTS WILL CAUSE OR RESULT IN ANY PARTICULAR OUTCOME;THE SUITABILITY OF PRODUCTS TO CONTROL ANY SPECIFIC AGRICULTURAL PEST OR DISEASE; THE PRODUCT’S COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS OR PERMITTED TANK MIXES; OR THAT THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS WILL CAUSE OR RESULT IN ANY PARTICULAR CROP OR SEED PERFORMANCE OUTCOME. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO ONLY PORTIONS OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY APPLY.
16. Indemnification. Buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold the Selling Parties harmless from and in connection with any actions, claims, suits, liabilities or penalties arising from, related to or in connection with (a) a breach or failure of Buyer’s obligations, representations or warranties in this Agreement or any Sales Order Acknowledgment, (b) Buyer’s or any affiliated party’s failure to comply with a Product label, or (c) Buyer’s or any affiliated party’s failure to comply with any applicable law, rule or regulation relating to the purchase or use of the Products.
17. Limitation of Liability. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) SHALL ANY OF THE SELLING PARTIES BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR (A) ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS OR UNREALIZED SAVINGS, CROP LOSS, LOSS OF YIELD, LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, (B) ANY DAMAGES IN THE NATURE OF PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, (C) ANY AMOUNT, IN THE AGGREGATE, IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE SALES ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT, EXCLUSIVE OF TAXES, SHIPPING & HANDLING, OR (D) ANY OTHER MATTER. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO ONLY PORTIONS OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY APPLY TO BUYER.
18. Force Majeure. Selling Parties will not be responsible or liable for any delay or failure to fulfill a Sales Order Acknowledgment when any such delay or failure is caused, directly or indirectly, by an act of God, or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to fire, flood, severe weather, accident, epidemic or pandemic, sabotage, strike or labor dispute, civil commotion, war, revolution, embargoes, supply shortages, discontinuations, suspensions, recalls, manufacturer error, etc. Seller will inform Buyer of such force majeure circumstances as soon as reasonably practicable and reserves the right to cancel and refund 100% of the Product price to Buyer and all other charges actually paid by Buyer.
19. Consent to Electronic and Telephonic Communication. By executing this Agreement, Buyer agrees to engage in transactions and enter into contracts and agreements, including Sales Order Acknowledgments, electronically. You consent to receipt of information calls and text messages made by us or our service providers to provide services to you related to this Agreement or any Sales Order Acknowledgment. Buyer agrees that Seller may use automatic dialing systems and prerecorded calls to Buyer’s number provided to Seller. Buyer’s mobile provider may charge message and data rates.
20. Term. The term of this Agreement is through expiration of the Program Year during which the Agreement was signed by Buyer (the “Term”). The Term will automatically renew for successive one year period unless terminated by either party on ten (10) days notice. Any Sales Order Acknowledgment issued pursuant to this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement until all obligations of the Parties thereunder are fully satisfied or discharged.
PROGRAM YEAR 2026
SPECIFIC TERMS
Version: November 4, 2025
IMPORTANT NOTES--PLEASE READ
Specific Terms. These Program Year 2026 Specific Terms consist of items that supplement or amend the Master Distribution Agreement. If Buyer executed a Master Distribution Agreement before September 1, 2020, then these Specific Terms contain amendments to the Agreement. In the event of a conflict between these Specific Terms and the Agreement, these Specific Terms govern. Additionally, if Buyer is purchasing Products under a written agreement executed by both Buyer and FBN other than the Master Distribution Agreement, the terms of such other agreement shall govern.
Current Terms on FBN.COM. Seller may publish modifications to the Master Distribution Agreement General Terms or program year Specific Terms through its website at https://www.fbn.com/direct/terms-and-conditions from time to time. The current terms posted on fbn.com reflect the most up to date information about Seller’s terms of sale and distribution. If you don’t agree with any new terms, you are free to reject them; but that means you will no longer be able to purchase Products from Seller.
Additional Programs. From time to time, Seller may offer additional promotions, discounts, and other incentives that are not described in these Specific Terms. Also, certain products may be offered on an "All Sales Final" basis, or your order may contain products with supplemental terms and conditions. Any such programs, offers or terms applicable to Products Buyer orders will be specified on the applicable Sales Order Acknowledgement.
PAYMENT TERMS
Sales Order Acknowledgement Effective Date | Interest Rate (subject to on-time payment; default rates apply) |
September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026 | 2.99% or 0.0% with rate lock qualification through September 30, 2026; rate adjusts to Prime + 2.5% Oct. 1, 2026. |
Input Financing. These terms apply to all Products purchased using Input Financing.
Interest Rates. Input Financing interest rates will be assessed based on the issuance date of the applicable SOA at rates listed in the table above.
Integration with Loan Obligations. Each SOA where Input Financing is identified is expressly incorporated into Buyer’s applicable Application/ Master Note / Security Agreement or the Credit Application and Agreement, as applicable, and Commitment Letter (collectively, the “Loan Agreements”) and Buyer’s obligations under the Agreement, these Specific Terms, and such SOAs are recoverable under and pursuant to such Loan Agreements. In the event that the terms of the Loan Documents conflict with these Specific Terms, these Specific Terms And the SOA terms and conditions shall govern.
Input Financing Payment Due Date. Payment for Sales Orders placed during a Program Year must be received in full on or before the due date specified in the Loan Documents for the applicable Program Year.
Annual Interest Rate Charge & Payment. An annual interest rate charge will accrue from the time each SOA is issued until payment is received in full by Seller. The applicable interest rate shall be the rate set forth above, as determined by the creation date of the SOA.
Program Year 2026 Purchasing Promotional Rate Programs. The following programs are available if Buyer is approved for Input Financing and executes and delivers the Loan Agreements:
0% Rate Lock
For purchases made September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Minimum spend requirement of $20,000, starting with purchases as of Sept. 13, 2025; and
4 products, $1000 per product of crop protection, adjuvants or crop nutrition (excluding bulk fertilizer) or livestock (animal health, liquid feed and mineral)
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO ALL ORDERS
Definitions.