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Grayhill \ Terms & Conditions
Quotations
1) This
Quotation is for informational purposes only and is subject to change or
withdrawal without notice. Your order will constitute an offer in accordance
with the terms and conditions herein stated and such offer, upon
acknowledgement by Seller on its Sales Order Acknowledgement Form or
acceptance at LaGrange, Illinois, will constitute an agreement between us.
Your oder after such acceptance by us will not be subject to cancellation,
change or reduction in amount, or suspension by you of deliveries, unless
prior to such action you have obtained our written consent.
2) Any of the terms and provisions of Buyer's order which are
inconsistent with these conditions of sale or the Terms and Conditions
stated in the Seller's Acknowledgement of Buyer's offer shall not be binding
on this Seller. No waiver, alteration or modification of any of the
provisions on either side of this Quotation shall be binding unless in
writing and signed by an executive officer of the Seller.
3) Prices are based upon continuous production in uninterrupted
runs of the quantity specified. The price for smaller runs shall be subject
to a reasonable increase in price at Seller's discretion. Orders for other
than standard catalog items are accepted on the basis of the Buyer accepting
and paying for ten (10%) percent more or less than the quantity specified
herein. Quantity prices are based on the shipment of the entire quantity
within any given ninety (90) day period.
4) Unless otherwise stated, Seller's prices do not include sales,
use excise or similar taxes. Consequently, in addition to the price
specified herein, the amount of any present or future sales, use, excise or
similar tax applicable to the sales of the products hereunder shall be paid
by Buyer, or in lieu thereof, Buyer shall provide Seller with a tax
exemption certificate acceptable to the taxing authorities.
5) On goods fabricated, manufactured or produced to individual
customer requirements, drawings, specifications or design, Seller reserves
the right to fabricate, manufacture or products the entire quantity ordered
in one production run, unless shipments will be made in accordance with
Buyer's requested schedule. In the even of cancellaton or such non-standard
goods, any raw material components, sub-assemblies or finished assemblies on
quantities equivalent to the full production run for the entire quantity
ordered plus normal overrun shall be as part of applicable cancellation
charges.
6) Seller reserves the right to change prices on goods schedules
for delivery to Buyer later than ninety (90) days following the date of
acceptance of the order therefore, including any installment of goods to be
delivered even though a prior installment was delivered within the said
ninety (90) day period. Seller hereby agrees that any such increase in price
under this paragraph shall be based upon the increase in the cost of
material or labor incurred by the Seller.
7) All prices unless otherwise stated are net with balance due 30
days from date of invoice.
8) Unless otherwise stated herein, all prices are F.O.B. Seller's
Plant. Method of delivery and routing shall be at Seller's discretion unless
specifically designated by Buyer. Nothwithstanding any agreement to pay
freight, delivery of goods purchased hereunder to a common carrier or
licensed trucker shall constitute delivery to Buyer, and all risk of loss or
damage in transit shall be borne by Buyer.
9) It is understood that every effort will be made to deliver
product in accordance with Seller's regular production schedule. Seller
shall not be liable for failure to deliver or delays in delivery occasioned
by strikes, lock-outs, inability to obtain materials or shipping space,
breakdowns, delays of carriers or suppliers, governmental acts and
regulations, acts of Godand other causes beyond Seller's control, nor shall
same be cause for cancellation of any order. Seller shall not be liable for
any damages resulting from delays in delivery. Delivery shall be deemed
timely if made within ten (10) working days of the scheduled delivery date.
10) Seller reserves the right, at any time, to revoke any credit
extended to Buyer because of Buyer's failure to pay for goods when due or
for any other reason deemed good and sufficient by Seller, and in such
event, all subsequent payments shall be made in advance of shipment or on
delivery at Seller's discretion.
11) Seller reserves the right to make delivery in installments
unless otherwise expressly stated herein. All such installments shall be
separately invoiced and paid for when due, without regard to subsequent
deliveries. Delay in delivery of an installment shall not relieve Buyer of
its obligations to accept remaining deliveries.
12) Seller warrants the goods sold will conform with all
pertinent specifications including performance specifications, drawings, and
approved sample, if furnished. Seller also warrants said goods to be free of
defective material and workmanship, but unless agreed to by Seller in
writing. Seller will not inspect one hundred (100%) percent of all goods
delivered to Buyer. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT SAID GOODS ARE FIT FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOT ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR
QUALITY OF GOODS SOLD EXCEPT AS HEREIN STATED. All claims for alleged
defects in goods under this warranty shall be deemed waived unless made in
writing and delivered to Seller within thirty (30) days after date of
shipment, and on any such claims the Seller has the option of inspecting the
goods claimed defective at Buyer's place of business or having them
reshipped to Seller for inspection. This warranty shall not apply where
goods have been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, improper application
or have been repaired or substantially altered by others. Transportation
charges covering returned goods shall be borne by Seller only when said
goods are determined by Seller to be defective and covered by the warranty.
No returns will be accepted unless authorized by Seller in writing.
13) SELLER'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO SELLER'S STATED
SELLING PRICE PER UNIT OF ANY DEFECTIVE GOODS AND SHALL IN NO EVENT, INCLUDE
BUYER'S MANUFACTURING COSTS, LOSS OF PROFITS OR GOODWILL, OR ANY OTHER
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SELLER MAY AT ITS DISCRETION REPAIR AND/OR
REPLACE, OR AT ITS OPTION, ISSUE THE BUYER CREDIT FOR SUCH DEFECTIVE GOODS
RETURNED BY THE BUYER.
14) Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from
and against all claims, suits, judgements, costs, losses, expenses
(including attorney's fees) and liabilities from infringement (actual or
claimed) of patents, copyrights or trademarks arising from compliance with
Buyer's design, specifications or instructions and the fulfillment of
Buyer's order.
15) Unless otherwise agreed specifically in writing, all tools,
dies, molds, jigs or fixtures made or furnished by Seller shall remain
Seller's property, whether or not the cost thereof has, in any way, been
paid by Buyer. If any of the above items used by Seller in connection with
this contract are Buyer's property, they shall be held at Buyer's risk and
Seller shall not be responsible or liable for damage thereto or loss or
destruction thereof; and Buyer agrees that Seller shall have a lien thereon
while in Seller's possession to secure all indebtness whatsoever due from
Buyer to Seller, which lien may be enforced by sale or court action.
Seller's assertion of such lien shall not constitute a default under this
Agreement.
16) Except as otherwise stated, any contract between Buyer and
Seller shall be non-cancellable except with the written consent of Seller.
In the event of cancellation, Buyer shall pay Seller, at Seller's option,
the following as liquidated damages:
(a) Invoice price of all goods which have been identified to the
contract, whether such articles have been delivered to Buyer, or not.
(b) Actual costs incurred by Seller for goods not completed,
which are allocable to the balance of the contract, including the cost of
discharging Seller's liabilities which are so applicable, and the costs of
materials on hand which were acquired or produced in connection with this
order, plus a reasonable allowance for profit in connection with partially
finished work and materials.
(c) A reasonable allowance for profit in connection with goods
called for under the contract, but with respect to which production has not
yet begun at the time of the cancellation.
(d) Reasonable costs incurred by Seller inducing accountants' and
attorneys' fees, if any, for making termination settlement hereunder.
17) Seller shall not be responsible or liable for damage to or
loss or destruction of drawings, artwork, samples or other items provided by
Buyer or prepared by Seller at Buyer's expense, not called for within thirty
(30) days after the completion of the order for which they are used.
18) The remedies herein reserved by Seller shall be cumulative
and in addition to any other legal remedies. No waiver of a breach of any
portion of this contract shall constitute a waiver of continuing breach of
such provision or of any other provision hereof.
19) Claims for shortages in shipment must be made within ten (10)
days of receipt by Buyer or shall be deemed waived.
20) Any Contract, including the terms and conditions of Seller's
Acknowledgement of Buyer's order, constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties, and shall not be assignable by Buyer voluntarily or by operation of
law or otherwise without Seller's consent.
21) Any contract between the parties shall be governed by and
shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Illinois.
22) Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, any action
for alleged breach by Seller of a contract between the parties, including,
but not limited to an action for breach of the warranties herein set forth,
shall be barred unless commenced by Buyer within thirty (30) days from the
date of the occurrence giving rise to such cause of action.
23) Stenographic or clerical errors are subject to corrections.
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