Nationwide Coils Enterprises, LLC - Terms & Conditions of Sale
ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO THE NATIONWIDE COILS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE CONTAINED HEREIN.
1. SCOPE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The terms and conditions of sale (“Terms and Conditions”) of all equipment or other products (collectively, “Products”) sold by Nationwide Coils Enterprises, LLC (“Seller”) are limited to those contained herein, which shall be binding upon Seller and the buyer (“Buyer”). Any additional or different terms or conditions in any form delivered by Buyer are hereby deemed to be material alterations and notice of objection to them and rejection of them is hereby given. By accepting delivery of Products or by engaging Seller to provide Products, Buyer agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions unless Buyer and Seller have signed a separate agreement, in which case the separate agreement will govern. These Terms and Conditions constitute a binding contract between Buyer and Seller and are referred to herein as either “Terms and Conditions” or this “Agreement.” Buyer accepts these Terms and Conditions by making a purchase from or placing an order with Seller. These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without prior notice, except that the Terms and Conditions posted on Seller’s website at the time Buyer places a purchase order will govern, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Seller and Buyer. No modification, amendment or change, whether in Buyer’s purchase order, shipping release forms or otherwise shall obligate Seller, unless authorized in writing by Seller. These Terms and Conditions are the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding of the parties and supersede and cancel all previous written and oral agreements, communications and other understandings relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, and any inconsistent terms and conditions of sale contained in Buyer’s forms, contracts or invoices are hereby superseded by these Terms and Conditions.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS; CHANGES; CANCELLATION: All orders for Products must be in writing and are subject to acceptance by Seller and are binding when Seller’s order acknowledgment is transmitted to Buyer, subject in all respects to credit approval by Seller. All prices quoted are in US Dollars. Prices are valid for (30) thirty days from the date quoted and are subject to stenographic error corrections plus adjustments based on the delivery requirements of Buyer. In the event of specification changes after receipt of Buyer’s order, Seller will adjust the prices to cover said changes. Buyer may modify or cancel an order upon written notice to Seller prior to Products being put into the production cycle and subject to cancellation charges as determined by Seller and shall be upon such terms and conditions as Seller may require. After Products have been placed into the production cycle, Buyer is liable for the full purchase price of the Products. Any additional costs or delay which result from Buyer’s modification of an order shall be borne solely by the Buyer.
3. PAYMENT & TAXES: Payment terms are thirty (30) days net after invoice date with no retainages unless contrary terms are otherwise expressly agreed to in writing by Seller and Buyer. Should Buyer default in the timely payment to Seller of sums due on an order, Seller is entitled to exercise all rights remedies provided in these Terms and Conditions or by law. If Buyer fails to pay any amounts when due, Buyer shall pay Seller a late charge on any outstanding balance at a periodic rate of the lesser of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the maximum allowable legal rate, along with all costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements and court costs) incurred by Seller. Buyer is responsible for all sales, customs, or use tax imposed by any governmental agency, including, but not limited to, Federal, state, local or international agencies payable on the transaction under any applicable statute, except those taxes due as a result of Seller’s gross profits.
4. SHIPMENT & RISK OF LOSS: Shipment dates are estimates only. Shipment shall be FOB Sommerville, Tennessee, with title passing to Buyer upon delivery to the carrier by Seller. Shipping charges will vary based on the applicable freight zone of Buyer. Charges for special handling will apply if special handling is requested. Seller specifically rejects any order containing a ‘time is of the essence’ clause or liquidated damage penalties for late shipments. Risk of loss, including but is not limited to loss of goods from shortages, damages or transit delays, shall pass to Buyer when the Products have been delivered to any transportation carrier (excluding proprietary transportation facilities of Seller, if any). Buyer is advised to carefully inspect Products upon receipt. Buyer is responsible to document freight loss or damage immediately and file all claims with the carrier upon receipt of Products. Claims for concealed damage must be reported within ten (10) days or the charges to repair are the responsibility of Buyer.
5. PERFORMANCE: Seller shall be obligated to furnish only the Products described in the applicable purchase order or acknowledgement and which Seller has accepted or otherwise agreed to in writing. Upon disapproval of the Credit Department, Seller may delay performance or, at its option, renegotiate prices and terms and conditions of sale with Buyer. If Seller elects to renegotiate and Seller and Buyer are unable to agree on revised prices or terms, Seller may cancel without any liability. The duty to perform under any order on the part of Seller and the price thereof is subject to and contingent upon the absence of strikes, accidents, floods, act(s) of God, acts of terrorism, war, fires, fuel shortages, the inability to procure materials from the usual sources of supply, the requirements of the US Government (through the use of priorities or preference or any other manner) that Seller divert either the material or the furnished Products to the direct or indirect benefit of the US Government, or upon any like or unlike cause beyond the reasonable control of Seller.
6. SHORTAGES: No claim for shortages will be allowed unless reported to the Seller within five (5) days from Buyer’s receipt of Products. Any shipping weights given or estimated herein are approximate, and are given for Buyer’s convenience only and are not guaranteed by Seller.
7. RETURNS: Products may not be returned unless prior written approval is obtained by Buyer from Seller. Seller assumes no responsibility or liability for Product returned without such approval, nor for any costs incurred herewith. Non-standard Product may not be returned. A minimum twenty-five percent (25%) handling/reconditioning fee will be charged on all accepted returns. Product authorized for return must be shipped freight pre-paid, FOB, Somerville, Tennessee. Special order, custom or specially fabricated or ordered Products may not be canceled after commencement of the production cycle or returned, and no refund will be made.
8. RELEASE & INDEMNITY. IN CONSIDERATION OF SELLER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, BUYER AGREES TO RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY SELLER, ITS AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, FOR, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS OR SELLER’S SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR STATUTE, OR FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNITY SHALL APPLY TO ANY CLAIM EVEN IF CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SELLER OR ITS SUBCONTRACTORS. THE ONLY CLAIMS NOT RELEASED ARE THOSE BASED UPON SELLER’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT.
9. LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER: Seller warrants to the original user of the Products that at the time of delivery and for a period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment (the “Warranty Period”), Products will be free from defects in material and manufacture provided that Products have been correctly installed, applied, and operated under intended design conditions in accordance with the instructions of Seller. Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of Products, at Seller’s option, which upon Seller’s examination at its factory shall appear to have become defective. Correction of such defects by repair or replacement, plus return freight by lowest common carrier, shall constitute fulfillment of Seller’s warranty obligations to Buyer. Seller accepts no responsibility or liability for repairs made outside the factory by others without prior written approval. Limited warranty does not cover labor. No warranty or liability whatever shall attach to Seller until full payment has been received. If the Products are replaced, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item or Products replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty status of the replaced Products. The warranty period shall not restart. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IMMEDIATELY VOIDED AND CANCELLED BY ANY MISUSE, NEGLECT, FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, OR MANUALS OF INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE REPAIR, SERVICE, RELOCATION OR ALTERATION TO OR OF, OR OTHER TAMPERING WITH, THE PRODUCTS PERFORMED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN SELLER WITHOUT SELLER’S PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL. THE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY SET FORTH HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR IN NEGLIGENCE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN LAW OR IN FACT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE.
10. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SELLER’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION OR THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT OR WARRANTY), SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID TO SELLER BY BUYER FOR THE PRODUCTS ALLEGED TO CAUSE THE DAMAGE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, DELAY DAMAGES, OR CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES) THAT MIGHT OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THE AGREEMENT OR IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT.
11. ASSIGNMENT: No right or interest may be assigned by Buyer, nor may any obligation or performance delegated by Buyer without Seller’s written permission. Any attempted assignment or delegation shall be void and ineffective for all purposes. Seller may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement in the event of a merger or change of control of Seller.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the Federal or state courts located in Westchester County, New York, and each of Seller and Buyer consents to the jurisdiction thereof. SELLER AND BUYER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH SUCH PARTY MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE OF ANY PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN NEW YORK, AND FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY CLAIMS THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.
13. EXPORT CONTROLS: Buyer shall comply with the export laws and regulations of the United States and other applicable jurisdictions with regard to Products and labor. Buyer agrees it shall not export or enter into an agreement for the export any goods from Seller to any prohibited or embargoed country or to any denied, blocked or restricted person or entity including those so designated by the US Dept. of Commerce or Treasury.
14. MISCELLANEOUS: In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held invalid by the final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect as if such invalid provision had not been included herein. The waiver or failure of either party to enforce the terms of this Agreement in one or multiple instances shall not constitute a waiver of that party’s rights under this Agreement with respect to other violations. The titles and headings used herein are for convenience only and do not constitute any part of this Agreement. Those sections of this Agreement, which by their nature are intended to survive, shall survive termination of this Agreement. The prevailing party may recover their attorney fees and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.