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The Down Payment Agreement Form is a crucial document in Nigerian business transactions where partial payments are made in advance of a complete purchase. This document is essential when significant financial commitments are being made, particularly in real estate, equipment purchases, or large-scale commercial transactions. It provides legal protection for both parties by clearly documenting the terms of the down payment, including the amount, purpose, and conditions for refund or forfeiture. The agreement must comply with Nigerian contract law, financial regulations, and anti-money laundering requirements. It's particularly important in the Nigerian context where secure transaction documentation is essential for legal enforcement and dispute resolution. The document typically includes provisions for payment terms, escrow arrangements if applicable, and specific conditions that must be met by both parties to complete the transaction.

1. Parties: Identification and details of all parties involved in the agreement, including full legal names, addresses, and contact information

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the purpose of the down payment and brief description of the underlying transaction

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Down Payment Amount: Specific amount of the down payment, currency, and percentage of total purchase price

5. Payment Terms: Method, timing, and conditions of the down payment

6. Purpose of Down Payment: Clear statement of what the down payment is securing and how it will be applied to the total purchase price

7. Acknowledgment of Receipt: Confirmation of receipt of the down payment when made

8. Treatment of Down Payment: How the down payment will be held, whether in escrow or directly by the seller

9. Refund Conditions: Circumstances under which the down payment will be refunded

10. Forfeiture Conditions: Circumstances under which the down payment may be forfeited

11. Completion of Transaction: Process for applying the down payment to the final purchase price

12. Governing Law: Specification that Nigerian law governs the agreement

13. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving any disputes related to the down payment

14. Signatures: Execution block for all parties to sign and date the agreement