These terms and conditions, together with the purchase order, statement of work and any other documents specifically adopted by reference in any such documents, constitute the entire agreement between the parties (the “Agreement”). This Agreement constitutes the parties’ entire contractual agreement and supersedes any previous oral or written representations, including but not limited to provisions in Seller’s quotations, proposals, acknowledgments or other documents. No course of dealing or usage of trade shall be applicable unless expressly incorporated in this Agreement.
The terms of this Agreement may not be varied or modified in any manner, unless in a subsequent writing signed by an authorized representative of Buyer. Any stenographic or clerical errors are subject to correction by Buyer. Seller’s written acknowledgment, commencement of work on the goods, or shipment of such goods, whichever occurs first, shall be deemed an effective mode of acceptance of this Agreement. All work is to be done and/or materials provided subject to an approved purchase order that is in the possession of the supplier prior to commencement of any said work. Any acceptance by Seller is limited to acceptance of the express terms set forth in this Agreement.
Any proposal for additional or different terms or any attempt by Seller to vary in any degree any of the terms of this offer is hereby objected to and rejected. Any such proposal shall not operate as a rejection of this offer unless the variances are in the terms of the description, quantity, price or delivery schedule of the goods, but shall be deemed a material alteration. Accordingly, this offer shall be deemed accepted by Seller without such additional or different terms. If this Agreement shall be deemed an acceptance of a prior offer by Seller, the acceptance is expressly made conditional on assent to the additional or different terms and such acceptance is limited to the express terms set forth in this Agreement. Additional or different terms or any attempt by Seller to vary in any degree any of the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed material and are objected to and rejected.
With respect to the goods or services purchased under this Agreement, and all other goods or services purchased from Seller, Seller expressly warrants for the Warranty Period as follows:
In the event that services are provided in connection with the supply of goods, Seller expressly warrants that the services will be performed:
These warranties shall survive inspection, test, delivery, acceptance, use and payment by Buyer and shall inure to the benefit of Buyer, its successors, assigns, customers and the users of Buyer’s products. These warranties may not be limited or disclaimed by Seller. Buyer’s approval of Seller’s design, material, process, drawing, specifications or the like shall not be construed to relieve Seller of the warranties set forth herein, nor shall a waiver by Buyer of any drawing or specification request for one or more articles constitute a waiver of any such requirements for the remaining articles to be delivered hereunder unless so stated by Buyer in writing.
If Buyer experiences any defect, failure or non-conformity during the Warranty Period, Buyer shall have the right to take the following actions, at Buyer’s option:
For purposes of this Agreement, “Warranty Period” shall mean 12 months from the date of first use of the goods by Buyer or 12 months from the date of acceptance by Buyer, whichever occurs later. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller agrees to waive the expiration of the Warranty Period in the event there are failures or defects discovered after the Warranty Period of a material nature or in a significant portion of the goods, or a defect is discovered which, in Buyer’s opinion, constitutes a threat of damage to property or to the health and safety of any person.
The goods will be furnished at the price set forth in the purchase order or such other document that Seller may use to set forth the price. Prices shall be inclusive of all delivery costs unless specified otherwisebin Seller’s quote.. Seller warrants that the price for the goods is no less favorable than those currently extended to any other customer for the same or similar goods in similar quantities.
Seller will not be paid for any goods delivered or services performed that have not been authorized by an approved purchase order prior to commencement of work or production. Buyer shall also receive the full benefit of all discounts, premiums and other favorable terms of payment customarily offered by Seller to its customers for the same or similar goods in similar quantities. In the event Seller reduces its price for the goods, Seller agrees to reduce the prices to Buyer correspondingly. Seller warrants that the prices in this Agreement shall be complete, and no additional charges of any type shall be added without Buyer’s express written consent, including but not limited to, shipping, packaging, labeling, custom duties, taxes, storage, insurance, boxing and crating. Standard terms are net 45 days unless otherwise specifically indicated in the purchase order.
Time is of the essence. Delivery must be affected within the time specified in this Agreement. If delivery is not timely made, Buyer may, in addition to its other rights and remedies, direct Seller to make expedited routing at Seller’s expense. The goods shall be properly packed, marked, loaded and shipped as required by this Agreement and by the transporting carrier. Unless Buyer instructs otherwise, the goods shall be shipped in a manner that will permit the lowest transportation rates to apply.
Seller shall reimburse Buyer for all expenses incurred due to improper packing, marking, loading or routing. The risk of loss or damage in transit shall be upon Seller, except where shipment is by Buyer’s vehicle, in which case the risk of loss or damage shall pass to Buyer upon completion of loading. Seller shall not procure, produce or ship any goods unless authorized in writing by Buyer or as necessary to meet specific delivery dates. Shipments in excess of those authorized by Buyer or shipments received by Buyer in advance of the scheduled delivery date may be returned to Seller at Seller’s expense, and such determination shall be at the sole discretion of Buyer. Buyer may change shipping schedules or direct temporary suspension of such scheduled shipments. Upon submission of proper invoices, Buyer shall process for payment.
Seller shall present all invoices for goods and services on a timely basis. Payment terms are Net 60 from date of receipt of invoice. All invoices must be received by Buyer no later than ninety (90) days after the delivery of goods or completion of work. Time is of the essence in this regard. Any invoice received by Buyer later than said ninety (90) days shall be payable at Buyer’s sole discretion. In addition to any right of setoff provided by law, all amounts due Seller shall be considered net of indebtedness of Seller to Buyer and its related companies. Buyer may deduct any amounts due or to become due from Seller to Buyer and its related companies from any sums due or to become due from Buyer to Seller, whether or not such amounts are attributable to this Agreement.
The following are causes, among others, allowing Buyer to terminate this order:
Additionally, Buyer may forthwith cancel this Agreement in the event of any of the following:
Buyer may inspect the goods during any stage of their manufacture, construction, preparation, delivery or completion. Buyer shall have the right to enter onto Seller’s premises at reasonable times to verify that the materials covered by this order conform to all specified requirements and Seller agrees to provide any and all supporting documentation required by Buyer or Buyer’s customers in the course of such investigation. At Buyer’s request, Seller shall submit production and quality test reports and related data.
Notwithstanding payment or prior inspection, if any of the goods and/or services are found to be defective in material or workmanship or otherwise not in conformity with the requirements of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedies that it may have, Buyer may correct or have corrected the non-conformity at Seller’s expense or reject and return the goods and discontinue the services at Seller’s expense, at Buyer’s sole discretion. Goods rejected promptly shall be removed by the Seller at its expense and at its risk. Final acceptance shall not be conclusive with respect to latent defects or misrepresentations. Nothing in this Agreement shall relieve Seller from the obligation of testing, inspection and quality control. Goods may be rejected for defects or defaults revealed by inspection, analysis or subsequent manufacturing operations even though such items previously may have been accepted, at Buyer’s sole discretion.
Without prejudice to any other rights, remedies or claims of the Owner, in the event that the Owner, in its sole discretion, determines that the Supplier at any time has failed to comply with requirements of this Agreement, the Owner shall have the right to withhold payments or backcharge amounts owed to the non-conforming Supplier (“Payment Adjustment”) until such time as the non-conformity is remedied, or judgment is entered by lawful order of court or other tribunal.
Examples of such non-conformities include, but are not limited to:
Buyer’s rights and remedies shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies provided by law or equity. A waiver by Buyer of any right or remedy shall not affect any rights or remedies 5 subsequently arising under the same or similar clause. Any attempt by Seller to limit Buyer’s warranties, remedies or the amount and types of damages that Buyer may seek shall be null and void.
All supplies, materials, tools, jigs, dies, gauges, fixtures, molds, patterns, equipment, ancillary products and other items furnished by Buyer (“Tools”), to Seller to perform this Agreement, or for which Seller has been reimbursed by Buyer, shall be and remain the property of Buyer. Seller shall bear the risk of loss of and damage to Buyer’s property. Buyer’s property
Upon the request of Buyer, such property immediately shall be released to Buyer or delivered to Buyer by Seller, either
Buyer shall have the right to enter onto Seller’s premises at all reasonable times to inspect such property and Seller’s records with respect to the property. Unless otherwise agreed by Buyer, Seller at its own expense shall furnish, keep in good condition, and replace when necessary all Tools. Seller shall insure the Tools with full fire and extended coverage insurance for replacement value. Buyer does not guarantee the accuracy of any tooling or dies or the availability or suitability of any supplies or material furnished by it. Seller agrees carefully to check and approve all tooling, dies or materials supplied by Buyer prior to using it. Seller shall assume all risk of death or injury to persons or damage to property arising from use of tools, dies or materials supplied by Buyer.
Seller shall notify Buyer of any actual or potential labor dispute delaying or threatening to delay timely performance of this Agreement. Seller shall notify Buyer in writing six months in advance of the expiration of any current labor contracts. At Buyer’s request, Seller shall deliver a supply of finished goods at least 30 days prior to the expiration of any such labor contract, in quantities and for storage at sites designated by Buyer.
If any of the items ordered constitute or contain “hazardous or toxic chemicals” or “hazardous substances” or flammable or hazardous “petroleum products” as defined by any applicable Federal, State or local law, rule or regulation, Seller shall provide at the time of delivery all required notices and information, including without limitation, notices and information for OSHA, MSHA and Material Safety Data Sheets. Seller agrees to maintain such information current and shall provide Buyer with any amended, altered or revised information on a timely basis. Seller warrants that the goods supplied under this Agreement do not contain any substance whose use is prohibited under Federal, State, or local law, including, but not limited to the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substance Control Act, or the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, and that any applicable requirements under these laws have been satisfied by Seller.
If requested by Buyer, Seller shall promptly furnish to Buyer in such form and detail as Buyer may direct: