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The protection agreement
Every factory signs the same agreement before its first introduction. It sets the 5%, covers repeat orders for 3 years and says what you report. Here it is in plain words.
The main terms
| Term | What it says |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Elje introduces a named buyer to you. The buyer and the date are written in an introduction record that you confirm by email |
| The fee | 5% of the value of every order the buyer places with you |
| Repeat orders | The 5% also applies to every order from that buyer, or a company the buyer controls, for 3 years from the introduction, however the order reaches you |
| When you pay | Half within 14 days of receiving the deposit, half within 14 days of receiving the balance |
| Reporting | Tell Elje about every order from an introduced buyer within 7 days: invoice number, value and payment dates |
| Checking | Elje may check your order records for introduced buyers once a year |
| No going around | You will not offer an introduced buyer a lower price to leave Elje out, and you will not use the buyer's drawings for anyone else |
| Disclosure | The buyer sees on their quote that you pay Elje 5%. Elje is paid by both sides and says so |
| Your own buyers | Buyers you already knew before the introduction are listed in the agreement and pay nothing. Buyers you bring later can be registered as Elje Direct at 0% |
| Breach | An unpaid or unreported order pays an agreed amount of damages, and the factory loses its Verified listing and all future introductions |
Language and law
The agreement is written in English and Simplified Chinese. The Chinese version is the governing text, under the law of the People's Republic of China, with disputes heard by the court where your factory is. Lawyers who work on China contracts advise this structure because it can be enforced quickly in China and nobody can say they did not understand it.
Why 3 years
A buyer often builds a second house, or a builder sends ten more. Elje found that buyer, priced the job and protected the order. The 3 years pays for that work. It also means neither side gains by going around the other, so we can share drawings and names openly.
Important
This page is a summary. The signed protection agreement is the document that counts, and it is being finalised with our lawyer.
Questions
Is the 5% on the price with or without freight?
On the value of goods on your invoice. Freight, insurance and other charges the buyer pays to other companies are not included.
What currency do I pay in?
The same currency as the order, usually US dollars or Australian dollars, to Elje's bank account. Each payment gets an invoice from Elje.
Can I sign a different agreement?
No. Every factory signs the same terms. That is how the scorecard stays fair.
- Elje business plan v5, 18 October 2026 (internal)
- Harris Sliwoski, China Law Blog: China NNN and NDA agreements