What clauses should I pay attention to in a factory purchase contract?

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8 essential clauses:

  1. Product specs (with drawings/samples)
  2. Pricing
  3. Payment terms (30% deposit, corporate only)
  4. Delivery (delay penalty 0.5%/day cap 5%)
  5. Quality standards (AQL 2.5/4.0)
  6. IP (mold ownership, NDA)
  7. Breach of contract
  8. Dispute resolution (CIETAC arbitration)
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