Terms and Conditions of Sale
Sales under these terms and conditions (these “Terms”) are by Power Grid Components, Inc., a(n) Delaware Corporation, (“Seller”) to the entity named as the buyer or purchaser (“Buyer”) in the documentation to which these Terms are attached or with which they are associated and are conditional upon Buyer’s agreement with these Terms and only these Terms. If these Terms are first tendered to Buyer before Buyer tenders a purchase order or similar document to Seller, these Terms are in lieu of any terms later submitted by Buyer and Seller rejects all additional or different terms and conditions of Buyer, whether confirmatory or otherwise. If Seller tenders these terms after the tender by Buyer of other terms, whether as part of a purchase order or otherwise, then Seller’s acceptance of any offer by Buyer associated with Buyer’s terms is expressly conditioned upon Buyer’s acceptance of these Terms exclusively and to the exclusion of any proffered Buyer terms or conditions, regardless of whether these Terms contain any terms additional to, or different from, any terms proffered by Buyer. Buyer’s performance, or acceptance of, or payment for, any products from Seller will constitute Buyer’s acceptance of these Terms exclusively. These Terms, together with any associated description of the products and quantity and price terms that are the subject of the purchase and sale transaction under these Terms constitute an “Agreement.” Where the accompanying quote or reverse of this document consists of a quotation, the quotation remains open for acceptance for a period of 30 days or such other period as specified in the quotation. Except for an officer of Seller, no representative of Seller has any authority to waive, alter, vary, amend, or add to the terms hereof. THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SELLER AND BUYER WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTERS ADDRESSED HEREIN.
1. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS: Seller agrees to sell, and Buyer agrees to purchase, the products described as part of this Agreement.
2. PRICES: The prices for the products are based on the terms and conditions herein, including the shipping terms, limitations of liability and warranties, and all such terms and conditions are material to the sale of the products. All quotations and invoices show the net selling price of each item quoted. In the event of a mathematical error, the quoted price per product governs.
3. TERMS OF PAYMENT: Buyer will pay the fees specified in each invoice provided by Seller in United States Dollars within thirty (30) calendar days after the invoice date. Any amount due under this Agreement that remains unpaid after its due date will bear interest from the date that such payment became delinquent until the date it is paid in full at the lower of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law. Seller reserves the right to establish, revoke or modify credit terms for Buyer at any time. No discounts are allowed. Buyer will pay any collection fees, legal fees, or court costs incurred by Seller to collect past due amounts. No offsets or setoffs of payments due to Seller hereunder are allowed with respect to any other agreement between the parties. If Buyer fails to make payment when due or defaults in any other way, Seller may, at its option, without limiting any of its other rights or remedies available under these Terms or applicable law, and until Buyer’s account is current: (a) withdraw credit and suspend or cancel performance under any this Agreement; and/or (b) reschedule shipment. Seller may invoice separately for each shipment and, in any case, Buyer will pay for each shipment as invoiced without regard for other shipments.
4. SECURITY: Buyer grants to Seller a security interest in the products supplied under this Agreement and any proceeds thereof and accessions thereto as security for Buyer’s obligations (payment and otherwise) to Seller. Seller may file any financing statement or similar document and/or take any other action permitted by applicable law to perfect and enforce such security interest and, if local law requires that a financing statement or similar document be signed or otherwise acknowledged by a debtor party, Buyer authorizes Seller to execute and deliver on Buyer’s behalf any such document.
5. TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES: In addition to the prices quoted or invoiced, Buyer will pay any sales tax, excise tax, use tax, value added or consumption tax, customs duty (that is assessed on the purchase or delivery of Product(s) to a destination outside of the U.S.A.), fee or charge of any nature whatsoever imposed by any governmental authority on or measured by the transaction between Seller and Buyer. In the event Seller is required to pay any amount, Buyer will reimburse Seller therefore; or provide Seller, at the time the order is submitted, an exemption certificate or other document acceptable to the authority imposing the same. Seller does not accept and will not pay any fines, penalties or chargebacks from Buyer for any reason.
6. DELIVERY, RISK OF LOSS, CLAIMS AND FORCE MAJEURE:
a. All prices quoted for products are Ex-Works (Incoterms 2020) at a facility determined by Seller, unless otherwise noted by Seller (“Seller’s Shipping Facility”). Risk of loss or damage of the products are transferred to Buyer when the products are made available to Buyer at Seller’s Shipping Facility. All delivery dates are approximate. Seller shall not be liable for any claim, loss, expense, or damage of any kind whatsoever for delays, or loss or damage in transit. Claims for loss or damage shall be made solely against the carrier. Seller may, in its sole discretion, without liability or penalty, make partial shipments of Goods to Buyer. Each shipment will constitute a separate sale, and Buyer shall pay for the units shipped whether such shipment is in whole or partial fulfillment of Buyer’s purchase order.
b. Buyer shall inspect the products upon receipt, and Buyer shall immediately notify Seller in writing of any claims that the products are different than identified in Buyer’s purchase order whereupon Seller shall determine the remedy pursuant to Section 7. Failure to give such written notice upon receipt will constitute irrevocable acceptance by Buyer of all products.
c. Seller will not be liable for failure to deliver or for delays in delivery of the products to the extent arising out of or related to causes beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of any governmental authority, fires, floods, other casualties, severe weather, pandemics, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, labor disputes or shortages of labor, embargoes, port strikes, wars, riots, civil commotion, shortage of rail cars or semi-tractors and trailers, delays in transit, difficulty or inability to secure necessary parts or materials (whether at all or at the prices assumed by the Seller at the time of the price quotation), any increase in costs of materials resulting from the imposition of antidumping or countervailing duties and any increases in costs of materials resulting from the imposition or expansion of tariffs. The threat or existence of any such event at the time that the parties enter into this Agreement shall not be deemed to make such event within Seller’s reasonable control.
7. WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER: Seller’s products will be free of defects related to the material and/or workmanship of the products for one (1) year from the date of shipment by Seller. The foregoing warranty does not cover any misapplications or misuse of any Product. Buyer must promptly notify Seller of any claim under this warranty. Buyer’s exclusive remedy for any breach of this warranty will be the repair or replacement, at the Seller’s option, of any defective Product that is returned to the Seller within one year from the date of shipment. Any claims not made during the warranty period are deemed waived. Seller’s warranty does not attach to products or parts not manufactured by Seller. In the event that Seller repairs or replaces an item pursuant to this warranty, the warranty period will continue to commence from the original date of delivery of the initial Product and will not restart with the repair or replacement. Any agreement created between Seller and Buyer is subject to the specific conditions that (a) Seller is not obligated to provide insurance or indemnify Buyer, and (b) there are no flow-downs from any person or entity including the federal government that become part of the agreement. Upon the occurrence of any event described in Section 11(d)(i)-(vi) without the prior written consent of Seller, this warranty shall be void. The foregoing warranty runs only to the Buyer and is non-transferable and is of no force and effect if asserted by any person other than the Buyer. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTY ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. NO PERSON (INCLUDING ANY AGENT, DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE OF SELLER) IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY CONCERNING PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO REFER BUYER TO THIS AGREEMENT. BUYER WARRANTS THAT BUYER HAS NOT RELIED ON ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS OR THIS AGREEMENT.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: SELLER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUFFERED OR SUSTAINED BY BUYER FOR ANY REASON. IN NO EVENT WILL SELLER’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO BUYER ARISING UNDER OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY REASON (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LIABILITY ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE OR ON THE BASIS OF STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY BUYER TO SELLER HEREUNDER FOR THE LINE ITEM OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO A CLAIM UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
9. CANCELLATIONS; RETURNS: All items are produced for Buyer, and as such, once Seller commences production of products and/or determines a shipping or delivery date with regard to the same, Seller will be entitled to provide, ship, and/or deliver such products and receive payment therefor and Buyer may not cancel or revise the timing for receipt of such products or return the products.
10. STORAGE: If, because of Buyer’s inability to take delivery, the products are not shipped, stopped in transit or returned to Seller, Seller may store the products for Buyer at Buyer’s expense and risk. Risk of loss shall pass to Buyer when the products are placed in storage and such date shall constitute the date of shipment for purposes of beginning the warranty and payment periods. Upon request by Seller, Buyer shall remit payment to Seller for such costs and expenses.
11. INDEMNIFICATION: Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, members, managers, representatives, agents and employees harmless from and against all claims, suits, demands, losses, liabilities, damages (including injury and death) and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (collectively, “Losses”), arising out of or relating to: (a) Buyer’s or its agent’s provided specifications, design, structure, operating, material or method of making products (“Buyer’s Specifications”), including without limitation, any resulting violation of intellectual property or proprietary rights; (b) Buyer’s non-compliance with any law; (c) breach of this Agreement or any agreement by Buyer; (d) products subjected to: (i) improper installation or storage; (ii) accident, damage, abuse or misuse; (iii) abnormal operating conditions or applications; (iv) operating conditions or applications above the rated capacity of the products; (v) repairs or modifications made to all or part of the products without the prior written consent of Seller; or (vi) a use or application other than or varying in any degree from either the product specifications or instructions.
12. INSURANCE: Buyer shall, at its own expense and in accordance with industry standards, maintain and carry insurance in full force and effect. Upon Seller’s request, Buyer shall provide Seller with a certificate of insurance. Buyer shall provide Seller with 30 days’ advance written notice in the event of a cancellation or material reduction of coverage in Buyer’s insurance policy. Except where prohibited by law, Buyer shall waive, and shall require its insurer to waive, all rights of subrogation against Seller’s insurers and Seller.
13. CONFIDENTIALITY: All non-public information of Seller, including all quotations, pricing information and purchase orders, is confidential, solely for the use in performing hereunder and may not be disclosed, used or copied unless authorized by Seller in writing.
14. TERMINATION: If (a) Buyer fails to pay in accordance with this Agreement; (b) Seller anticipates that Buyer will fail to pay in accordance with this Agreement; (c) Buyer becomes insolvent, files a petition for bankruptcy or commences or has commenced against it proceedings relating to bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization or assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (d) Buyer fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement, Seller may terminate this Agreement as to unshipped portions of the products and terminate any applicable materials orders placed with its suppliers, and Buyer will remain liable for shipped products and any costs previously incurred by Seller with respect to already purchased materials orders and any cancellation fees with respect to any materials orders. If Seller elects to continue to make shipments after the Buyer has failed to make payment for the shipment in advance or fails to provide adequate assurances of performance, no action by Seller shall constitute a waiver of any default by the Buyer or in any way affect Seller’s remedies for any such default.
15. PRODUCT CHANGES: Seller may, at any time and without notice to the Buyer, change the product(s) in any way that does not adversely affect the form, fit or function of the product(s) in any material respect. If Buyer at any time directs changes or causes Seller to make changes to the product(s), drawings, or specifications of the products(s), including, but not limited to, such matters as inspection, testing, or quality control, Seller may terminate the Agreement with respect to the items affected by such change(s) or reasonably change the time for performance and/or the price of product(s) to take into account the changes to the products, timing and delivery.
16. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Except as provided for in a separate signed agreement or as expressly stated in this Agreement, Seller will not be required to provide technical advice, facilities or service in connection with any Agreement or the products supplied.
17. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES: The relationship between the parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and neither party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other party in any manner whatsoever.
18. ASSIGNMENT: Seller may subcontract the performance of any obligation of Seller under any Agreement, provided only that Seller remains primarily liable for the performance of the obligation. Buyer may not assign any right or obligation under any Agreement. Seller may assign any right or obligation under any Agreement and, provided only that Seller’s assignee has assumed the obligation(s) of Seller, Seller will, upon such assignment, have no further liability as to the assigned obligations.
19. MISCELLANEOUS: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. Buyer hereby irrevocably consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts in Texas. The United Nations Convention for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is explicitly excluded. Each provision contained in this Agreement constitutes a separate and distinct provision severable from all other provisions. If any provision (or any part thereof) is unenforceable under or prohibited by any present or future law, then such provision (or part thereof) will be amended, and is hereby amended, so as to be in compliance with such law, while preserving to the maximum extent possible the intent of the original provision. Any provision (or part thereof) that cannot be so amended will be severed from this Agreement; and, all the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain unimpaired. No modification, addition or deletion, or waiver of any rights under this Agreement is binding on a party unless made in a non-preprinted agreement clearly understood by the parties to be a modification or waiver, and signed by a duly authorized representative of each party.