PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT - Acceptance of this order,
expressly or by shipment or goods or commencement of work hereunder, shall
constitute acceptance of these terms and conditions. It is a condition of this order that any provisions printed or
otherwise contained in any acknowledgment hereof inconsistent with or in
addition to these terms and conditions, or any alteration in this purchase
order shall have no force or effect.
This contract contains the entire agreement between the parties and
failure of either party to enforce any of its rights hereunder shall not
constitute a waiver of such rights or any other rights hereunder. Reference in this order to Sellers quotation
does not imply acceptance of any terms and conditions thereof.
2. WARRANTY - Seller expressly warrants
that all materials and goods covered by this order: (a) shall be of good
quality and workmanship and free from defects, latent or patent; (b) shall
conform to the drawings, specifications, descriptions and samples furnished or
specified by Buyer; (c) shall be merchantable and fit and safe for consumer
use; and (d) if it is a product of the Seller or produced in accordance with
Seller’s specifications shall be suitable and sufficient for its intended
purpose and use. Without Buyer’s
written assent, no material may be substituted in lieu of those specified.
3. NON-ASSIGNMENT - The Seller shall not
assign this order or any interest therein without the prior written consent of
the Buyer.
4. CHANGES - The Buyer shall have the right by written
order to make changes from time to time in the work to be performed by Seller
hereunder. If such changes materially
affect delivery or the amount to be paid by Buyer, Seller shall notify Buyer immediately
and such change shall be made only if authorized by a written “change order”
issued by Buyer. No additional charge
will be allowed without the written consent of the Buyer.
5. INSPECTION - All material and
workmanship entering into the performance of this order may be inspected and
tested at all times and places by Buyer or Buyers customer. The exercise of the right of inspection and
test shall in no way relieve Seller of its obligation to furnish all articles
and materials in conformity with the written requirements of this order. If said articles or materials are found to
be defective in material or workmanship, or otherwise not in conformity with
the requirements of this order, the Buyer, in addition to any other remedy
shall have the right to reflect the same or require that such articles or
materials be corrected or replaced promptly with satisfactory materials or
workmanship at Sellers expense.
6. PRICES - Price must not be higher than that
indicated on the reverse hereof without the written consent of the Buyer.
7. PACKAGING AND CARTAGE - The Seller will not charge
for packing, boxing, drayage or storage unless authorized in writing by
Buyer. All shipments will comply with
the requirements of common carriers to utilize the lowest transportation charges. Seller must mark each package with Buyer’s
name, address, Seller’s name, order number and part number. Itemized packing list must accompany each
shipment. Invoices and packing slips
must reflect order and part numbers.
Invoice must reflect packing slip number.
8. DELIVERY - IMPORTANT! Buyer may penalize Seller $500.00 for each
24 hour period that a shipment is late, or early, beyond the agreed upon
date. Overages will be returned to the
Seller.
9. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS - Seller understands and
agrees that the benefits of Buyers design and manufacturing information shall
not be extended beyond the scope and subject matter of this order, it being
agreed that such design and information are confidential.
10. BUYERS PROPERTY - All dies, special fixtures,
jigs, patterns, plates molds or other tools and all specifications, drawings,
samples and other items of a descriptive nature furnished or paid for, either
directly or indirectly by Buyer, are to be confidential, are to be Buyers
property, to be marked accordingly, are to be used only in performance or
orders for Buyer, are to be delivered to Buyer with all copies upon demand, are
to be kept and maintained in first class operative condition and repaired or
replaced as may be necessary by Seller in whose possession they are at Seller’s
expense and are to be disposed of only on written instructions from the
Buyer. The Seller also agrees, at its
own expense, to insure to their full insurance value against theft, loss or
damage by fire or other casualty, all of the above in Seller’s custody and
belonging to Buyer, or in which Buyer has equity. Seller shall, on request, deliver to Buyer a certificate of insurance. Seller acknowledges responsibility for the
full value of such items in event of loss or damage for any reason whatsoever
which value is not to be considered as being controlled by the preceding
language concerning full insurance value.
11. LABOR DISPUTES - If Seller shall become
involved in any labor dispute, including but not limited to strikes, lockouts
and the like, and Seller is unable to make delivery of the material specified
herein for fifteen business days, the Buyer reserves the right to cancel this
order.
12. CANCELLATION - Buyer reserves the right
to cancel this order in event materials or work fail to conform to Seller’s
warranty (see 2, above), in event Seller fails to make deliveries as specified
or Seller breaches any other terms or conditions of this order. Buyer may cancel this order if Seller ceases
to conduct its operations in the normal course of business (including inability
to meet its obligations as they mature) or if any proceeding under the
bankruptcy or insolvency laws is brought by or against Seller.
13. LIENS - Seller shall deliver products that are free and
clear of all claims, liens and encumbrances.
14. SET-OFF - Buyer shall have the right at all times to
set-off any amount owing at any time from Seller to Buyer or any of its
affiliated companies against any amount payable at any time by Buyer.
15. INDEMNIFICATION - Seller shall indemnify and
hold harmless Buyer, its successors, assigns, agents, employees, customers and
users of the articles specified on this order from all loss or the payment of
all sums of money by reason of all accidents, injuries, or damages to persons
or property that may happen or occur in connection therewith.
16. APPLICABLE LAW - The rights and duties of
the parties hereto shall be construed as a contract made to be performed in the
State wherein Buyer has its principal place of business and Seller and Buyer
agree and consent to venue in the county for delivery of order.
17. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS - Seller agrees to comply
with all applicable foreign, federal, state, municipal, and local laws,
executive orders, ordinances, rules and regulations as currently amended. All material shall satisfy current
governmental and safety constraints or restricted, toxic and hazardous
materials, as well as environmental, electrical and electromagnetic
considerations applicable to the country of manufacture and sale.
18. INVOICES - Separate invoices must be rendered for each
shipment indicating purchase order and part number, invoice on final shipment
must be marked “complete”.
19. TAXES - Seller agrees that all excise, sales, use, occupational
and other taxes applicable to the sale or purchase of materials or articles, or
to Seller’s work or Seller’s receipts for the performance of the work covered
by the other shall be remitted by Seller, and Seller shall indemnify and save
Buyer harmless from and against all liability for such taxes.