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Participating Merchant Agreement
Free participating merchant agreement template — a merchant agrees to join a payment network, loyalty program, or marketplace platform.
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This free participating merchant agreement covers 1. Participation, 2. Fees, 3. Merchant's Obligations, 4. Settlement, 5. Chargebacks and Disputes with 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small businesses and individuals documenting a loan or expense putting financial terms in writing so both sides have a clear, shared record. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Participating Merchant Agreement
Program/Platform Operator: [Company Name] · Merchant: [Business Name] · Date: [Date]
1. Participation
Merchant agrees to participate in [Program/Platform Name], which allows Merchant to [accept payments through the platform / offer products through the marketplace / participate in the loyalty program], subject to the terms below.
2. Fees
Merchant will pay [a per-transaction fee of [%/Amount] / a monthly participation fee of [Amount]], deducted from proceeds or invoiced [Frequency].
3. Merchant's Obligations
Merchant will [honor the terms offered to customers through the platform, maintain accurate product/pricing information, fulfill orders promptly], and comply with the Program's operating rules.
4. Settlement
Funds due to Merchant will be settled [Frequency, e.g. within 2-3 business days of the transaction], less applicable fees.
5. Chargebacks and Disputes
Merchant is responsible for [chargebacks/disputed transactions] resulting from its own performance, per the Program's dispute resolution process.
6. Branding
Merchant may use the Program's logo/branding solely as authorized to indicate participation.
7. Term and Termination
This Agreement runs [month-to-month] and either party may terminate with [Notice Period] notice, or immediately for Merchant's violation of the Program's operating rules.
Program Operator: ______________________ Date: ____________ Merchant: ______________________ Date: ____________
*Reading the settlement timeline (Section 4) closely before joining any payment or marketplace platform matters for cash flow — some platforms hold funds for extended "reserve" periods well beyond the stated settlement schedule, especially for new merchants.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: 1. Participation, 2. Fees, 3. Merchant's Obligations, 4. Settlement, 5. Chargebacks and Disputes, 6. Branding, …
- 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Informal lending & reimbursements
Money changing hands between people or a business and its team, without a bank's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this participating merchant agreement template really free?
Yes — this Participating Merchant Agreement template on docstoc is free to view, edit online, and download as a PDF with no account or signup required.
What does this participating merchant agreement cover?
This finance template includes 1. Participation, 2. Fees, 3. Merchant's Obligations, 4. Settlement. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Financial documents like this can touch usury limits, lending disclosure rules, or tax treatment that vary by state and by amount — details a general template can't know. Have an accountant or attorney review the actual terms before money changes hands based on this.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 11 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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