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Terms of Use
Garlock Sealing
Technologies
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
2. ORDER ACCEPTED BY SELLER . a. All orders received from BUYER are subject to acceptance by SELLER, unless quotation specifies that it is a bid in response to an invitation for bids in which event the order or award shall constitute acceptance of the bid in accordance with the bid terms. b. Terms and conditions on the BUYER'S order form, at variance with terms and conditions stated herein, are binding upon SELLER only if specifically accepted by SELLER in writing. c. Orders accepted by SELLER cannot be cancelled by BUYER except with SELLER'S written consent and upon terms that will indemnify SELLER against loss. 3. QUANTITY VARIANCES. SELLER reserves the right to ship and BUYER agrees to accept an under-or over-run of any quantity up to and including 10%, in the case of Gaskets and Rings, or 5% in the case of any other products of the quantity ordered by BUYER. 4. SAMPLES. In the event samples are furnished BUYER, SELLER will not assume any liability in connection with the furnishing or use thereof and there will be no agreement of warranty collateral to, or affecting, the furnishing of such samples. 5. PRICE AND PAYMENT. a. Unless otherwise stated, legal delivery and prices are F.O.B. SELLER'S plant and prices do not include transportation charges. b. Taxes Not Included in Price: Except where otherwise prohibited by law, all sales, excise, use or similar taxes or charges by the federal, any foreign, or any state or local government, which SELLER may be required to pay or collect, shall be in addition to price stated and shall be paid by BUYER, unless valid exemption certificate is furnished therefore. c. Payment: All accounts are payable within terms stated on SELLER'S invoice. SELLER may demand payment in advance of shipment if, in SELLER'S opinion, the credit or financial condition of BUYER is, or is about to become, impaired. d. Payments Where Shipments are Delayed: Where BUYER requests delay in shipment, SELLER shall have the option of billing for goods when ready for shipment. If material is not ordered out within sixty (60) days after goods are ready, SELLER will have the option of billing storage charges. 6. DELIVERY. a. Shipping Dates: Shipping dates are approximate only and are subject to change. b. Unforeseen Delays: SELLER shall not be liable in damages or otherwise for delays or failure in performance when caused by circumstances, of every nature and description and however arising, beyond SELLER'S reasonable control. In the event that SELLER is unable due to any such occurrence or otherwise, to fulfill its total commitments to all customers, BUYER agrees to accept as full and complete performance by SELLER, deliveries in accordance with such plan or proration as SELLER may adopt. c. Packaging: SELLER will provide commercial packaging, adequate under normal conditions, to protect the goods in shipment and identify the contents. Should BUYER request any special packaging, it will be done at BUYER'S expense. d. Routing: All goods will be shipped via the cheapest or most expeditious means of transportation under the circumstances, unless BUYER indicates otherwise. If BUYER provides no routing instructions, SELLER shall be the sole judge of the best method of routing shipment. e. Claims: Claims for loss or damage in transit must be entered and prosecuted by the BUYER. 7. SPECIAL TOOLING. All special tooling required to produce the goods shall remain the property of the SELLER unless specific arrangements are otherwise made. In any case, SELLER'S responsibility is limited to proper design, proper handling in manufacture and storage, and adequate insurance. The BUYER is responsible for costs resulting from: (1) alterations requested by him, (2) major repairs or replacement caused by normal wear, (3) additional costs incurred when new factors are introduced such as shorter lead time and/or increased rate of delivery. The term "Special Tooling" shall include such items as molds, dies, forms, jigs, mandrels, fixtures, and other special equipment, except machinery that is required to produce the goods. 8. INSPECTION. SELLER will inspect all goods prior to shipment and such inspection will be adequate to meet SELLER'S standards for dimensional and visual characteristics. 9. REJECTIONS AND RETURNS. a. Notification to SELLER: BUYER will be deemed to have inspected and accepted any shipment under this contract if, within thirty (30) days after BUYER'S receipt of goods, BUYER has not notified SELLER in writing that such goods are rejected and the grounds therefor. b. Return of Goods: No goods may be returned by BUYER for any reason without SELLER'S prior written approval. 10. SPECIAL DAMAGES. Neither BUYER nor SELLER shall make any claims for special consequential damages. 11. PATENT INFRINGEMENT. a. Should the goods furnished by SELLER be of such a nature that the design therefor is supplied by BUYER, or should the goods be labeled or marked with a trademark or trade name requested by BUYER, the BUYER agrees to defend SELLER in any action, either civil or criminal, brought against SELLER by any third party, for the infringement or misuse of any such patents or trademarks, and BUYER further agrees to hold SELLER harmless from any damage or loss resulting therefrom. b. As to any of the goods manufactured according to a design or specifications not furnished by BUYER, SELLER shall indemnify and save harmless BUYER from any claim that any use or resale of the same in and of itself infringes any U.S. patent or patent right if the BUYER within (30) days notifies SELLER in writing of any such claim and gives SELLER authority, information and assistance (at SELLER'S expense) to dispose of such claim and to defend any suit that may be brought against the BUYER or BUYER'S customer thereon. In that event, SELLER will at its expense, defend any such suit and satisfy any judgment therein to an amount not exceeding the price paid SELLER for said goods held to infringe. If, in any such suit, an injunction is issued against the further use of said item or any part thereof, SELLER will at its option and expense either procure for the customer the right to continue using said goods, or replace the same with non-infringing goods, or modify them so that they become non-infringing, or remove said goods and refund the purchase price and transportation and installation costs thereof. SELLER shall not be liable in any respect except as aforesaid, including without limitation, for any claim of infringement settled by BUYER without SELLER'S consent. The foregoing expresses all of SELLER'S obligations and liabilities as to patents. 12. GENERAL PROVISIONS. a. Modifications of Contract: It is agreed that there is no other contract in force between BUYER and SELLER and no alterations shall be binding unless agreed to in writing by SELLER. Should SELLER by any words, acts or writing, waive or be deemed to have waived any of the provisions of this agreement, or should SELLER fail to insist upon performance by BUYER of one or more of the terms herein, such action or failure on SELLER'S part will in no way be deemed to imply or constitute a waiver of any other terms contained in this agreement. b. Compliance with Laws: SELLER certifies compliance with all relevant Federal, State and local laws, including Paragraphs 6, 7 and 12 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, and any regulations and orders issued under Paragraph 14 thereof. c. Rights in Data: The acceptance of this order by SELLER does not convey any "Rights in Data" as described in ASPP9-202 or 9-203 or any amendments thereof. If "Rights in Data" are desired, they must be the subject of separate negotiations. 13. EXPORT CONTROLS . The commodities, materials and related information covered by this invoice are subject to the export control laws of the U.S. The purchaser/distributor shall not knowingly sell, export, transfer or dispose of, whether directly or indirectly, the commodities, materials, and related information covered by this invoice to countries, destinations, or end users that are prohibited under U.S. law. Further, the purchaser/distributor shall not commit to any order placed by or for any firm which is disallowed under U.S. law. Any orders originating from, or which will result in delivery to, prohibited individuals or entities located within or controlled by any country subject to restrictions under U.S. export control laws, may not be filled without the prior authorization and approval of the U.S. government. 14. DISCREPANCIES. If Distributor (BUYER) believes there are or may be any errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the Sales Order Acknowledgement, Invoice, or other documents related or supplemental to its order, BUYER must submit a claim, with satisfactory evidence in support thereof, within six (6) months of the date of sale. |
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