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Terms of Sales
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1. DEFINITIONS. "Seller" is Unimark ("Unimark") and
"Buyer" is the addressee of the Order Confirmation defined in Item 2 below
(collectively the "Parties"). "Goods" as used herein are the goods described as
such in the Order Confirmation. 2. ACCEPTANCE A
contract (hereinafter referred to as "Contract") consisting only of the "Order
Confirmation" printed and typed on the reverse side hereof and on any
additional pages which are a part of the Order Confirmation, these Terms of
Sale and any attached appendices designated in the Order Confirmation (the
foregoing collectively referred to as the "Terms"), is formed at Gardena,
California between Seller and Buyer upon issuance of the Order Confirmation.
All prices and conditions (unless otherwise stated) are as quoted within 14
days after date of Order Confirmation after which time they are subject to
alteration without notice. If Buyer submits its printed or written Purchase
Order or similar document containing its own terms, Seller specifically rejects
any conflicting terms within the Purchase Order or similar document, and Buyer
accepts the Terms contained in this Order Confirmation unless objected to in
writing within five (5) days of issuance of this Order Confirmation. 3. MODIFICATION.
There shall be no modification or waiver of the Contract except by a writing
signed by both of the Parties. However, if any modification is made in the
Contract, whether authorized or unauthorized, then Seller may make reasonable
adjustments in the sales price and at the time of performance without Buyer's
consent and in such case, Seller does so without prejudice and with an explicit
reservation of its rights under the Contract and under the law. 4. DUTIES
OR TAXES. The sales price does not include any duties or
sales, use, excise, property or any similar or other taxes arising out of or
relating now or in the future to the Contract or the Goods unless otherwise
provided in the Order Confirmation. Therefore, in addition to the sales price
or any other charges specified herein, Buyer must pay any of the duties or
taxes mentioned above or in lieu of such payment must provide Seller with a
tax-exemption certificate acceptable to the proper taxing authorities. Seller
has the right to separately bill buyer for any such duties or taxes which
Seller is called upon to pay. 5. CONFIDENTIALITY. Buyer
must keep confidential the designs, drawings, engineering data, formulae,
specifications, or any other technical or proprietary Information furnished by
Seller to Buyer and Buyer may use such disclosures only for the purposes of
ordering and using Goods from the Buyer and for no other purpose, without
Seller's prior written consent. Buyer acknowledges that the goods sold pursuant
to this Contract are covered by one or more U.S. and/or foreign patents. 6.
TRADEMARK. All trademarks, marks, notations and logos belong
to Unimark and can be only used by authorization of Unimark on a non-exclusive
basis as it relates this Contract. 7. DELIVERY. The
date of any performance by Seller under the Contract, including shipping and
delivery, dates are approximate only. Seller shall not be liable for delays or
failures in delivery or in its performance or failure to manufacture or
deliver, due to the following causes: (1) causes beyond Seller's reasonable
control, including, but not limited to Acts of God, acts of Buyer, acts of
civil military authority, acts of domestic or international terrorism,
inclement weather, fires, strikes and other labor disputes, war embargo, riot,
delays in transportation or car shortages, accident, breakdowns, sabotage, or
(2) inability or delay of Seller to obtain necessary labor, materials, power
supply, components, manufacturing facilities or transportation. Upon the
occurrence of any of the above-mentioned delays or failures, Seller shall have
the right to extend the period of its performance for a period at least equal
to the time lost by reason of the delay. Seller accepts no liability for any
loss, damage or inconvenience resulting from any failure or delay in delivery
however caused, nor shall such delay entitle Buyer to cancel or repudiate the
Contract. 8. WARRANTIES. Seller warrants to Buyer that
the machine equipment and standard and stretch labels (Easy Stretch), except
that part thereof manufactured by others, will be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment,
provided that the goods are used in accordance with all of Seller's
instructions as to use, maintenance and operation. Seller warrants to Buyer
that all other forms of Unimark heat transfers, except that part thereof
manufactured by others, will be free from defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of nine (9) months from date of shipment, provided that the goods
are used in accordance with all of Seller's instructions as to use, maintenance
and operation. Seller's liability under this Warranty is limited to furnishing
labor and materials at Seller's plant required for replacing products or parts
thereof which Seller in its own discretion determines to be defective. Seller
accepts no responsibility for any damage or defect which shall occur during or
as a result of transit or as a result of climatic conditions. This Warranty
shall be valid only as to Buyer and no other. Buyer must pay all costs of
packing and shipping of products to Seller's plant. Any replacement product
shall be shipped to Buyer F.O.B. Seller's plant. This Warranty shall be valid
only in the event that Buyer notifies Seller in writing of a claimed breach of
warranty setting forth the facts thereof in the case of textile materials
within fourteen (14) days of the date of receipt by the Buyer of delivery
thereof and mail other cases within fourteen (14) days of the alleged defects
discovered by Buyer but in no event later than fourteen (14) days after the
expiration of the warranty period. The above-mentioned warranties shall not
apply and the Buyer shall not be entitled to any benefit there under in any of
the following circumstances. (i) if the Buyer shall use in conjunction with any
machine or equipment sold by Seller any parts or consumable supplies not sold
or manufactured by Seller so long as such parts or consumable supplies shall be
obtainable from Buyer at the material time or (ii) if the Buyer shall use any
parts or consumable supplies sold or manufactured by Seller in conjunction with
any machine or equipment not sold by Seller or (iii) if any machine equipment
or consumable supplies shall be materially modified after delivery or shall be
operated or used otherwise than in the manner described or recommended in our
instruction Books or other relevant literature supplied by Seller.(iv) If any
products have been sold by Seller for use within a prescribed period and such
period shall have expired prior to the date of any complaint made
hereunder.Seller's liability to Buyer hereunder shall not exceed the sales
price of the goods. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ALL
OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF SELLER, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY HEREIN CONTAINED; BUYER AGREES THAT NO OTHER REMEDY (INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES,
INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR
DAMAGES) SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO IT. 9. PATENT INFRINGEMENT.
Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of any charge of infringement and tender
to Seller the right to defend, settle, or make changes in the Goods for the
purpose of avoiding infringement. In no event shall Seller's liability
hereunder exceed the sales price of the Goods charged to infringe. 10. TERMINATION.
Seller has the right to forthwith terminate the Contract in the event of the
happening of any of the following: the Insolvency of Buyer, the filing of a
voluntary petition to have the Buyer declared bankrupt, any material adverse
change in the financial condition of Buyer, the appointment of a receiver or
trustee for Buyer provided such appointment is not vacated within thirty (30)
days from the date of appointment, the execution by Buyer of an assignment for
the benefit of creditors, or the breach of this Contract by Buyer. Such
termination shall be effective immediately. However, the Seller's obligations
under this Contract shall continue to the extent necessary to effectively
conclude any pending transactions. 11. SELLER'S LIABILITY.
Seller's liability on any claim of any kind, including negligence, for any loss
or damage arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the Contract or
from the performance or breach thereof, or from the design, manufacture, sale,
delivery, resale operation, or use of any Goods or equipment covered by or
furnished under the Contract shall in no case exceed the sales price allocable
to the Goods or equipment which gives rise to the claim. In any event, whether
as a result of breach of the Contract or warranty thereunder or any alleged
negligence. Seller shall not be liable for any incidental, special,
consequential or penal damages including but not limited to, loss of profits or
revenue, loss of the use of the Goods or any associated equipment, cost of
capital, cost of substituting Goods, facilities, or services, down time costs,
or claims of customers of Buyer for such damages, and Buyer shall not deduct
all or any part of the Sales price still due under the Contract. 12. PAYMENTS.
Payments under this Contract shall be made net by the 30th day following the
date of the invoice; unless otherwise agreed. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT AFTER
30 DAYS TO ASSESS A MONTHLY CARRYING CHARGE OF ONE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT (1½ %)
ON THE UNPAID BALANCE, PAYABLE MONTHLY, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN
WHICH CASE THE APPLICABLE CARRYING CHARGE SHALL BE APPLIED. All prices quoted
herein are F.O.B., the works. All prices are subject to adjustment after
acceptance by the Buyer for increases in the cost of material and/or labor
rates between the date of acceptance and the date of shipment in which event
the invoice price will be increased In an amount equal to such increases.
13. MATCHING. Seller will make every effort to match design
or color requirements, but makes no warranties express or implied with respect
to color or color requirements of Buyer and hereby expressly disclaims
liability and responsibility for loss or damage in the event of failure to
achieve accurate matching of designs or color requirements to Buyers samples or
specifications. 14. PACKING. Packing cases, whether
charged separately or not, are non-returnable unless otherwise agreed. 15.
F.O.B. Unless otherwise specifically specified by Seller, all
prices quoted are freight on board (f.o.b.), Seller's plant
___________________. 16. QUANTITIES. Seller reserves
the right to supply Buyer with a quantity tolerance of ten (10%) percent less
or in excess of the total quantity ordered by Buyer and the price shall be
adjusted on a pro rata basis according to the total quantity shipped. 17.
CANCELLATION BY BUYER. Once accepted by Seller, the Contract
is not subject to cancellation (except for those reasons listed in Paragraph 10
above) by Buyer except where Buyer gives reasonable written notice to Seller to
stop work and Buyer, along with said notice, agrees to pay for all work in
progress and any raw materials or used (or for which commitments have been made
by Seller) in connection with the order, plus all costs and expenses otherwise
incurred by Seller computed in accordance with Seller's general accounting
practices, plus a cancellation charge of 20% of the initial quoted charge.
18. GOVERNING LAW. This Contract shall be a California
contract and the laws of the State of California shall in all respects govern
the validity, interpretation and enforcement of the Contract of the rights,
duties and interests of the Parties, without regard of any conflicts of laws
provisions. 19. ARBITRATION. Any controversy or claim
arising out of or relating to the Contract or the breach thereof, shall be
settled by arbitration, in accordance with the rules, then obtaining of the
American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered may be
entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The prevailing party shall be
entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees. 20. COLOR FASTNESS.
Unimark will guarantee the opaque coverage of the inks used in production of
Unimark Heat Transfers for all materials that are dyed with a color fastness
rating of 4 or above. It is the responsibility of the user to test materials
being used for color migration and dye bleeding. Any materials with a rating of
less than 4 are not guaranteed and the user assumes all risk and liability for
use on those materials. 21. MINIMUM PACKAGING. Unimark,
in the course of normal manufacturing, has set standard package quantities per
heat transfer type and size. Unimark reserves the right to ship in minimum
package quantities only. Unimark will not break open pre-packaged lots. Unimark
will fill orders based on the minimum number of packages required to complete
the order. 22. CLAIMS. All claims must be submitted in
writing within 14 days of receipt of the merchandise. All claims must be
supported with samples or documentation to support the claim. Any claims made
after the fourteen (14) day period will not be considered.
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