TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- ENTIRE
CONTRACT.
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW AND ON THE FACE SIDE HEREOF CONSTITUTE
THE EXPRESSION OF ALL THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE
STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER ALL REPRESENTATIONS, PROMISES,
OR STATEMENTS BY ANY AGENT OF EMPLOYEE OF SELLER THAT DIFFER IN ANY WAY FROM
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREOF SHALL BE GIVEN NO EFFECT OR FORCE. Any additional,
contradictory or different terms contained in any initial or subsequent order
or communication from Buyer pertaining to the Goods described on the face
hereof (the “Goods”) are hereby objected to. No course of prior
dealing between the parties and no usage of the trade shall be relevant to
supplement or explain any term used in this Agreement, Acceptance or acquiescence
in a course of performance rendered under this Agreement shall not be relevant
to determine the meaning of this Agreement even though the accepting or acquiescing
party has knowledge of the nature of the performance and the opportunity for
objection. All Orders are subject to the approval by the Seller at it s offices
in Wilmington, Massachusetts. No waiver or alternation of terms herein shall
be binding unless in writing, signed by an executive office of the Seller.
- PRICE.
All prices are F.O.B. Seller’s plant, Wilmington, Massachusetts, unless
otherwise specifically set forth on the face side hereof. Prices stated are
subject to change without notice in the event of: (i) alterations in specifications,
quantities, design, or delivery schedules; (ii) increases in the cost of fuel,
power, material, supplies, or labor: and/or (iii) foreign or domestic legislation
enacted by any level of government, including tax legislation, which increases
the cost of producing, warehousing, or selling the Goods purchased hereunder.
No Discount will be allowed unless specifically set forth on the face hereof.
Buyer agrees to pay a delinquency charge of 1 ½% per month, or if such
rate shall exceed the maximum rate allowed by applicable law, then a delinquency
charge calculated at such maximum rate, on the outstanding balances not paid
when due from the date such balances were due until payment with respect thereof
is made in full. Until the purchase price and all other sums due pursuant
hereto are paid in full. Seller retains a security interest in the Goods and
in all proceeds of said Goods. Buyer shall execute financing statement(s)
on request and irrevocable authorizes Seller to execute and file same.
- LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY. SELLER’S LIABILITY (WHERE UNDER THE THEORIES
OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY) FOR ITS
GOODS SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIRING OR REPLACING PARTS FOUND BY SELLER TO
BE DEFECTIVE, OR AT SELLER’S OPTION, TO REFUNDING THE PURCHASE PRICE
OF SUCH GOODS OR PARTS THEREOF, AT SELLER’S REQUEST BUYER WILL SEND,
AT BUYER’S SOLE EXPENSE, ANY ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE PARTS TO THE PLANT
OF SELLER WHICH MANUFACTURED THEM.
- DISCLAIMER
OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION BREACH OF ANY OBLIGATION IMPROSED ON SELLER HEREUNDER
OR IN CONNECTION HEREWHITH. Consequential damages for purposes hereof shall
include, without limitation, loss of use, income or profit, or losses sustained
as the result of injury (including death) to any person, or loss of damage
to property (including without limitation property handled or processed by
the use of the Goods). Buyer shall indemnify Seller against all liability,
cost or expense which may be sustained by Seller on account of any such loss,
damage of injury.
- ACCEPTANCE
AND TRANSPORTATION. Upon Buyer’s receipt of shipment, Buyer
shall immediately inspect the Goods. Unless Buyer provides Seller with written
notice of any claim for shortages of or defects in the Goods within forty-eight
(48) hours after receipt of shipment, such Goods shall be deemed finally inspected,
checked and accepted by Buyer. In the absence of shipping and packing instructions,
Seller shall use its own discretion in choice of carrier and method of packing.
Seller shall not be responsible for insuring shipments unless specifically
requested by Buyer and any insurance so requested shall be at Buyer’s
expense and valuation.
- TITLE
AND RISK OF LOSS. Title to any goods sold and risk of loss of such
Goods passes to Buyer upon delivery by Seller to carrier, and any claims for
losses or damages shall be made by Buyer directly with carrier.
- CREDIT
TERMS. All orders and shipments shall at all times be subject to
the approval of the Seller’s Credit Department. The Seller reserves
the right of declining to make shipment whenever, for any reason, there is
doubt as to Buyer’s financial responsibility and Seller shall not in
such event be liable for breach of nonperformance of contract in whole or
in part.
- TAXES.
Unless otherwise specifically provided on the face hereof, the price of the
Goods purchased is net and does not include sales, use, excise or similar
taxes, whether federal, state or local. The amount of any such taxes applicable
to the Goods shall be paid by Buyer in the same manner and with the same effect
as if originally included in the purchase price.
- PACKAGING.
Prices stated are based on Seller’s standard packaging. Seller reserves
the right of packaging the Goods in pallets, bulk or individual cartons. Packaging
will be standard commercial package and acceptable to commercial carrier.
Special customer packaging will be furnished only when specified and so stated
herein, and the cost thereof shall be borne by Buyer.
- DELAYS.
Unless expressly specified to the contrary, Goods in stock will be shipped
immediately, and Goods not in stock will be shipped as soon as possible. However,
all shipping dates are approximate, and are based upon current availability
of materials, present production schedules, and prompt receipt of all necessary
information. Seller will not be liable for any damage, loss, fault, or expenses
arising out of delays in shipment or other nonperformance of this Agreement
caused by or imposed by: (a) strikes, fires, disasters, riots, acts of God,
(b) acts of Buyer, (c) shortages of labor, fuel, power, materials, supplies,
transportation, or manufacturing facilities, (d) governmental action, (e)
subcontractor delay, or (f) if any other cause or condition beyond Seller’s
reasonable control. In the event of any such delay or nonperformance, Seller
may, at its option, and without liability, cancel all or any portion of this
Agreement and/or extend any date upon which any performance hereunder is due.
- TERMINATION,
CANCELLATION AND CHANGES. Orders cannot be terminated, cancelled
or modified, or shipment deferred after acceptance of Buyer’s order
by Seller, except with Seller’s written consent and subject to conditions
then agreed upon which shall indemnify Seller against liability and expense
incurred and commitments made by Seller and which shall provide for profit
or work in process and contract value of products or parts completed and ready
for shipment.
- ADDITIONAL
CHARGES. If
substitute or additional goods, or repair parts, are purchased by Buyer from
Seller, the terms and conditions of this contact shall be applicable thereto,
the same as if such substitute or additional Goods or repair parts had been
originally purchased hereunder.
- EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. The Equal Opportunity clause, Section 202
of Executive Order 11246, as amended, relative to equal employment opportunities
and implementing rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor, is incorporated
herein by specific reference.
- GENERAL
CONDITIONS. No agent, salesman or other party is authorized to bind
Seller by any agreement, warranty, statement, promise or understanding not
herein expressed. The sale of Goods pursuant to this order shall be governed
by the laws of the State of Massachusetts. In addition to the rights and remedies
conferred upon Seller by law, Seller shall not be required to proceed with
the performance of any order or contract, if Buyer is in default in the performance
of any order or contract with Seller, and in case of doubt as to Buyer’s
financial responsibility, shipments under this order may be suspended or sent
sight draft with bill of lading attached by Seller. Any clerical errors are
subject to correction. No delay or omission by Seller in exercising any right
or remedy provided for herein shall constitute a waiver of such right of remedy
and shall not be constituted as a bar to or a waiver of any such right or
remedy on any future occasion. This contract shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the successors, and assigns of Buyer and Seller, provided,
however, that Buyer may not assign or transfer this contract, in hole or in
part, except upon the prior written consent of Seller.
- ENTIRE
CONTRACT. Upon Seller’s acceptance of Buyer’s order the
terms and provisions set forth herein and in Seller’s Acknowledgement
shall constitute the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller and no statement,
correspondence, sample or other term shall modify or affect the terms hereof.