Vertical Agreements
"What is the block exemption for vertical agreements in Turkey?"
Quick Answer
Vertical agreements are exempt from competition law prohibition if supplier's market share is below 40%. Certain hardcore restrictions like resale price maintenance are prohibited.
Scope and Legal Distinctions
Vertical agreements connect businesses at different supply-chain levels. Resale-price restrictions, territory, exclusivity and online-selling terms require competition-law analysis.
What to Check in Practice
Review the actual restrictions, parties' positions and applicable exemption conditions; avoid treating a standard distribution form as automatically compliant.
Sources & Authorities
Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.
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