Effective Date
January 2026
Entity
Wickbond Pvt. Ltd.
Jurisdiction
India | Global Trade Alignment
Section 1
Preamble — The Silent Partner Principle
Wickbond operates at the intersection of artisanal craftsmanship, industrial discipline, and global trade governance.
We recognize that for luxury houses, heritage brands, premium hospitality groups, and private-label principals, privacy is not a regulatory formality — it is a strategic asset.
This Charter formalizes Wickbond's role as a Silent Manufacturing Partner: an entity contractually, operationally, and culturally committed to protecting the commercial identity, intellectual property, and supply-chain discretion of its principals.
Engaging Wickbond is not a transactional act. It is the delegation of trust.
Section 2
Information Classification & Data Stewardship
Wickbond does not treat all data equally. We formally distinguish between Commercial Contact Data and Proprietary Trade Intelligence, applying materially different controls to each.
2.1 Commercial Contact Data
Scope includes:
- Professional contact details
- Procurement instructions
- Billing, compliance, and logistics coordination data
Stewardship Standard:
2.2 Proprietary Trade Intelligence
The "Black Box" Standard — Scope includes:
- Custom fragrance profiles (CFPs)
- Wax formulations and blend ratios
- Vessel drawings, molds, and die-lines
- Packaging structures and print files
- Pricing architecture, forecasts, and go-to-market documents
Protection Protocol:
Example: A production supervisor may access formulation tolerances, but not brand strategy, retail pricing, or client identity beyond operational necessity.
Section 3
Intellectual Property & Design Sovereignty
Wickbond recognizes exclusivity as a form of currency within the luxury sector. Accordingly, we enforce strict IP sovereignty safeguards.
3.1 Non-Replication Assurance
Any molds, formulations, designs, or configurations developed for a principal are designated Client-Restricted Assets. They shall never be offered as white-label products, never appear in catalogues or samples, and never be repurposed for third parties.
3.2 Sample & Prototype Control
Pre-production samples and prototypes are logged, tracked, and controlled. They are destroyed or returned if not approved, and never displayed publicly or at trade events without explicit written authorization.
Section 4
Supply-Chain Discretion & Brand Anonymity
Wickbond acknowledges that manufacturing origin, disclosure, and attribution are integral components of brand strategy.
4.1 White-Glove Logistics
Operational data shared with logistics partners is:
4.2 The "No-Name-Drop" Policy
Wickbond does not:
…without a countersigned publicity waiver.
To the external world, the principal is the sole creator of the product.
Section 5
Global Data Protection & Export Alignment
As an export-oriented manufacturer, Wickbond aligns its practices with internationally recognized data standards.
GDPR & UK GDPR
Alignment for EU/UK partners
EU/UKCCPA / CPRA
Principles for California partners
CaliforniaIndian IT Act & DPDP Act
Full domestic compliance
IndiaAll cross-border transfers of specifications, compliance dossiers (MSDS, IFRA, REACH), and technical documentation are conducted via secure, access-controlled channels.
Section 6
Commercial Vetting & Trade Integrity
To protect the integrity of its manufacturing ecosystem, Wickbond conducts due diligence on inbound trade inquiries.
This Gatekeeper Process ensures that Wickbond's capabilities are reserved for legitimate brands and protects principals from association with gray-market or infringing actors.
Section 7
Contact — Office of Trade Relations
For NDAs, confidentiality escalations, or compliance matters:
Office of Trade Relations
Wickbond Pvt. Ltd.
Email: legal@wickbond.com
Reference: Global Trade Confidentiality
Part II
Terms of Private Manufacturing Engagement
Document Type
Master Manufacturing Agreement – Commercial Standard
Parties
The Manufacturer ("Wickbond") & The Contracting Principal
Jurisdiction
India | Global Trade Standard
Term 1
The Manufacturing Pact
By issuing a Purchase Order, executing an agreement, or transferring funds, the Principal acknowledges that they are commissioning a bespoke industrial process, not purchasing off-the-shelf consumer goods.
These Terms govern all manufacturing engagements unless superseded by a signed contract.
Term 2
Orders, Forecasting & Production Locking
2.1 Minimum Commercial Commitment (MOQ)
Minimum Order Quantities are enforced to preserve production efficiency and exclusivity.
Requests below stated MOQs may be declined.
2.2 Order Locking
Once a PO is confirmed and the advance received:
Any Bill of Materials change after 48 hours incurs a Retooling & Disruption Fee (15%).
Term 3
Financial Settlement
3.1 Payment Structure
- 50% Non-Refundable Advance — production initiation
- 50% Balance — payable prior to dispatch (Ex-Works)
Wickbond does not finance client inventory.
3.2 Currency & Export
- International invoices settled in USD / EUR via SWIFT
- Letters of Credit accepted for orders above USD 50,000, subject to bank approval
Term 4
Artisanal Tolerances & Acceptance
4.1 Natural Material Acknowledgment
Products are Artisanal-Industrial. Minor variations in:
- Wax adhesion (wet spots)
- Wick centering (±2mm)
- Surface texture or crystallization
…are inherent characteristics, not defects.
4.2 Inspection Window
The Principal has 7 business days from receipt to report structural defects.
Failure to do so constitutes Deemed Acceptance.
Term 5
Intellectual Property & Tooling Custody
5.1 Custom Tooling
Client-specific molds and dies remain the Principal's property, held in custodial trust by Wickbond, and will never be used for third parties.
5.2 Idle Tooling
Tooling inactive for 18 consecutive months may be requested for removal or authorized disposal.
Term 6
Logistics & Risk Transfer (INCOTERMS® 2020)
Term 7
Force Majeure
Wickbond is not liable for delays arising from events beyond reasonable control, including:
Natural Disasters
Floods, earthquakes, extreme weather events
Raw Material Embargoes
Supply chain disruptions beyond control
Global Logistics Disruptions
Port closures, shipping delays
Regulatory Changes
New laws or compliance requirements
Timelines are paused, not cancelled.
Term 8
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
Next Step
Begin a Program Discussion
For NDAs, confidentiality agreements, or to initiate a manufacturing program discussion under these terms.
This document constitutes the standard terms framework for Wickbond manufacturing engagements. Program-specific terms may be negotiated and formalized in individual manufacturing agreements. This document does not constitute legal advice. Principals are advised to seek independent legal counsel for their specific requirements.