The Production Services Agreement is essential for businesses operating in Germany that require external production or manufacturing services. This document is typically used when a company wants to outsource its production processes or when a specialized manufacturer provides production services to clients. The agreement, governed by German law, must comply with the German Civil Code (BGB) and Commercial Code (HGB), while addressing specific industrial regulations and EU directives. It covers critical aspects such as production specifications, quality requirements, delivery schedules, acceptance criteria, intellectual property rights, and liability provisions. The document is particularly important in ensuring clear delineation of responsibilities, risk allocation, and compliance with German industrial standards and safety regulations. It serves as a foundational document for establishing long-term production relationships while protecting both parties' interests under German jurisdiction.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties including full legal names, addresses, and registration details

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' business relationship

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of production services to be provided

5. Quality Standards: Required quality levels, standards, and specifications for the production services

6. Timeline and Delivery: Production schedule, milestones, and delivery requirements

7. Acceptance Procedure: Process for reviewing and accepting completed production work

8. Compensation and Payment Terms: Pricing, payment schedule, invoicing, and payment methods

9. Equipment and Facilities: Provisions regarding use and maintenance of production equipment and facilities

10. Personnel: Requirements for personnel qualifications and management

11. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and usage rights of production outputs and pre-existing IP

12. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

13. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and responsibilities between parties

14. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination provisions

15. Force Majeure: Handling of circumstances beyond parties' control

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and dispute resolution process

17. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments