Purchase Terms

Acceptance and Complete Agreement

This Seller’s commencement of work on the goods subject to this purchase order or shipment of such goods, whichever occurs first shall be deemed an effective mode of acceptance of this purchase order. Any acceptance of this purchase order is limited to acceptance of the express terms contained on the face of any purchase order submitted by Buyer and those terms contained herein. Any proposal for additional or different terms or any attempt by Seller to vary in any degree any of the terms of any Buyer’s purchase order or the terms contained herein is hereby objected to and rejected, but such proposals shall not operate as a rejection of this offer unless such variances are in the terms of the description, quantity, price or delivery schedule of the goods, but shall be deemed a material alteration thereof, and this offer shall be deemed accepted by Seller without said additional or different terms.

Packing and Shipping

All goods shall be packed, rated and braced to prevent damage or deterioration. Time is of the essence of this contract and if delivery of goods or rendering of services is not completed by the time promised, Buyer reserves the right, without liability in addition to its other rights and remedies, to terminate this contract by notice effective when received by Seller as to goods not yet shipped or services not yet rendered and to purchase substitute goods or services elsewhere and charge Seller with any loss incurred. If in order to comply with Buyer’s required delivery date it becomes necessary for Seller to ship by a more expensive way than specified in this purchase order, any increased transportation costs resulting therefrom shall be paid for by Seller unless the necessity for such rerouting or expedited handling has been caused by Buyer.

Cancellation

Time is of the essence in this order. Buyer reserves the right to cancel this order, or any portion of this order, without liability, if; (1) delivery is not made when and as specified; (b) Seller fails to meet contract commitments as to exact time, price, quality or quantity; (c) Seller ceases to conduct its operation in the normal course of business; (d) Seller is unable to meet its obligations as they mature; (e) proceedings are instituted against Seller under the bankruptcy laws or any other laws relating to the relief of creditors; (f) a receiver is appointed or applied for by Seller; or (g) any assignment is made by Seller for the benefit of creditors. Buyer also reserves the right to cancel for any other reason permitted by the Uniform Commercial Code then in effect in the state where Buyer has signed this order. 

Invoice and Payment

A separate invoice shall be issued for each shipment. Unless otherwise specified on this order, no invoice shall be issued prior to shipment of the goods and no payment shall be made prior to receipt of both the goods and a correct invoice. Applicable discount periods shall be computed from the date of receipt of the goods and a correct invoice to the date Buyer’s check is mailed. Unless freight and other charges are itemized, discount shall be taken on the full amount of invoice. 

Warranties 

Seller warrants that: 

The prices for the goods sold to Buyer under this order are not less favorable than those currently extended to any other customer for the same or like articles in comparable or less quantities.

Seller will reimburse Buyer for the cost of lost and/or damaged parts.  

All goods delivered under this order will conform to the requirements of this order (including all applicable descriptions, specifications, and drawings), will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will, to the extent not manufactured pursuant to detailed designs furnished by Buyer, be free from defect in design and fit for the intended purposes, and Seller’s warranties and any more favorable warranties, service policies, or similar undertakings of Seller shall be enforceable by Buyer’s customers and the users of Buyer’s goods, as well as by Buyer. 

In the performance of this order, Seller will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances and all lawful orders, rules and regulations.

Indemnity and Insurance

In the event that Seller’s obligations hereunder require or contemplate performance of services by Seller’s employees, or persons under contract to Seller, to be done on Buyer’s property, or property of Buyer’s customers, the Seller agrees that all such work shall be done as an independent contractor and that the persons doing such work shall not be considered employees of the Buyer. Seller shall maintain all necessary insurance coverages, including public liability and Workman’s Compensation insurance. Seller shall indemnify and save harmless and defend Buyer from any and all claims or liabilities arising out of the work covered by this paragraph. 

Seller shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Buyer against all damages, claims or liabilities and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or resulting in any way from any defect in the goods or services purchased hereunder, any breach of the terms and conditions of this order, or from any act or omission of Seller, its agents, employees or subcontractors. This indemnification shall be in addition to the warranty obligations of Seller. 

Inspection and Rejection

All goods are subject to final inspection and acceptance by Buyer at destination notwithstanding any payment or prior inspection at source. Such inspection will be made or prior inspection at source. Such inspection will be made within a reasonable time after receipt of goods. Buyer shall notify Seller if any goods delivered here under are rejected, and at Buyer’s election and Seller’s risk and expense, such goods shall be held by Buyer or returned to Seller. No replacement or correction of nonconforming goods shall be made by Seller unless agreed to in writing by Buyer.  

Changes and Discrepancies

Any discrepancies, omissions or lack of clarity in drawings, specifications, or purchase orders, must be referred to the Buyer for written interpretation before this order is processed. Buyer shall have the right at any time before completion of the order, to make changes in quantities, in drawings and specifications, in delivery schedules, and in methods of shipment and packaging. If such changes cause an increase or decrease in price or in the time required for performance, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer thereof in writing and equitable adjustment shall be made. Changes shall not be binding upon Buyer unless evidenced by a purchase order change notice and issued and signed by Buyer. 

Force Majeure

Seller shall not be liable for any delay or failure to deliver any or all of the goods covered by this purchase order in the event of delay or failure caused by governmental regulations, Buyer may delay delivery or acceptance occasioned by causes beyond its control. Seller shall hold such goods at the direction of the Buyer and shall deliver them when the cause affecting the delay has been removed. Buyer shall be responsible only for Seller’s direct additional costs in holding the goods or delaying performance of this agreement at Buyer’s request. Causes beyond Buyer’s control shall include governmental action or failure of the government to act where such action is required, strike or other labor trouble, fire, or unusually severe weather. 

Assignments

No assignment of any rights, including rights to money due or to become due hereunder, or delegation of any duties under this order shall be binding upon Buyer until its written consent has been obtained. 

Decline in Price

Buyer shall be protected against declining prices on the undelivered portion of this order. Seller may elect to meet price reductions of other vendors or its own lower prices to other buyers, but if Seller should refuse to do so, Buyer shall have the right to cancel any or all of the balance due on this order without cost to Buyer.  

Confidentiality

All non-public, confidential or proprietary information of the Buyer, including, but not limited to, specifications, samples, drawings, documents, data, business operations, pricing, discounts or rebates, disclosed by Buyer to Seller, whether disclosed orally or disclosed or accessed in written, electronic, or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated or otherwise identified as “confidential,” in connection with the Order is confidential, solely for the use of performing the Order and may not be disclosed or copied unless authorized by Buyer in writing. Upon Buyer’s request, Seller shall promptly return all documents and other materials received from Buyer.  

Notice of Labor Dispute

Whenever Seller has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute may delay this order, Seller shall immediately notify and submit all relevant information to Buyer. Seller shall insert the substance of this entire clause, in any subcontract here under as to which a labor dispute may delay this order. However, any subcontractor need give notice and information only to its next higher tier contractor.  

Audits

The Buyer (or designee) reserves the right to conduct an audit or assessment of the Seller regarding facilities, products, processes, and/or quality management systems, at the Buyer’s expense.  Advance notice will be given.    

Waiver

The right of Buyer to require strict performance of this order shall not be affected by any prior waiver of course of performance.  

Supplemental Terms

The supplemental terms attached hereto, if any, shall constitute a part of this order. 

Compliance with Law

The Seller warrants and represents to Buyer that it is in compliance with and shall remain in compliance during performance of this Order.  Seller has and shall maintain in effect all the licenses, permissions, authorizations, consents and permits required by law to carry out its obligations under the Order. Seller shall comply with all export and import laws of all countries involved in the sale of Goods under this Order.  

Special Characteristics

Seller agrees to accept any Special or Critical Characteristics mentioned in the body of the Purchase Order, if applicable.  Seller shall indicate Special or Critical Characteristics to its suppliers, if applicable.