Agreement
and Limitations.
The agreement between Seller and Buyer (the "sales contract")
with respect to the sale of goods described on quote hereof (the "goods")
shall consist of the terms appearing hereon and on the quote (or sales
order) together with and additions or revisions of such terms mutually
agreed to in writing by Seller and Buyer. Seller shall not be bound
by any additions or different terms, whether printed or otherwise, in
Buyer's purchase order or in any other communication from Buyer to Seller
unless specifically agreed to by Seller in writing. The sales contract
shall be for the benefit of Seller and Buyer and not for the benefit
of any other person. Prior courses of dealing, trade usage and verbal
agreements not reduced to writing signed by Seller, to the extent they
modify, add to or detract from the sales contract, shall not be binding
on Seller.
Quotations
subject to change without notice. All agreements and/or contracts/sales
orders made by salesmen or representatives are subject to approval by
the President of AAA Weigh, Inc.
Termination or Modification.
The sales contract may be modified or terminated only upon Seller's
written consent. If all or part of the sales contract is terminated,
Buyer, in the absence of contrary written agreement with Seller, shall
pay termination charges based upon expenses and costs incurred in obtaining
the goods to the date such termination is accepted by Seller plus a
reasonable profit, except that any such goods completed on or prior
to Seller's acceptance of such termination shall be accepted and paid
for in full by Buyer. If seller makes arrangements allowing buyer to
return any goods, a minimum 15% restocking fee will be applied.
Price
and Payment.
Unless otherwise provided on the sales contract, price is F .O.B. Seller's
point of shipment, and terms of payment shall be COD or Prepaid unless
buyer is approved for other terms. If the sales contract is for more
than one unit of goods, the goods may be shipped in a single lot or
in several lots at the discretion of Seller, and each such shipment
shall be paid for separately. Seller may require full or partial payment
or payment guarantee in advance of shipment whenever, in its opinion,
the financial condition of Buyer so warrants.
Taxes.
All taxes and other governmental charges upon the production, sale or
use of the goods, to the extent required or not forbidden by law to
be collected by Seller from Buyer, shall be paid by Buyer to Seller
unless Buyer furnishes Seller with exemption certificates acceptable
to taxing authorities. Prices subject to change without notice.
Delivery
and Quantities.
Promises of delivery from stock are subject to prior sale. Delivery
dates are not guaranteed but are estimated on the basis of immediate
receipt by Seller of all information to be furnished by Buyer and the
absence of delays, direct or indirect, resulting from or contributed
to by circumstances beyond Seller's reasonable control. Seller shall
in good faith endeavor to meet estimated delivery dates. Seller may
ship overages or underages to the extent of 10% of quantity ordered.
Quantities of smaller items may be determined by weight. If the BUYER
delays performance or shipment, the items shall be paid for when they
are ready to be shipped.
Claims
For Incorrect Items, Shortages or Damages.
Claims for incorrect items, shortages, or damages must be made
within 24 hours of receipt.
Machine
Safety.
It is the user's responsibility to provide proper safety devices
and equipment to safeguard the operator from harm for any particular
use, operation or set up, and to adequately safeguard the machine, or
machines, to conform to all Federal, State and Local Government Safety
Standards and All Industry Safety Standards.
Indemnification.
User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller of and from any
and all
claims or liabilities from accidents involving these machines caused
by failure of user, his employees, or agents to follow instructions,
warnings, or recommendations available from the original manufacturer,
or by failure of user to comply with Federal, State and Local laws applicable
to such equipment including the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970
Risk
of Loss.
Buyer assumes all risk of loss of goods upon delivery by Seller to carrier.
Warranties.
Seller warrants to Buyer for a period of 14 days from date of shipment
that the goods at the time of shipment will be free from defects of
material and workmanship and will be in accordance with specifications
which are made a part of the sales contract by reference thereto. BUYER
assumes all responsibility and expense for removal, reinstallation and
freight in connection with the forgoing remedies.
Seller's
sole obligation under the foregoing warranties will be limited to either,
at Seller's option, replacing or repairing defective goods or refunding
the purchase price for such goods theretofore paid by Buyer, and Buyer's
exclusive remedy for breach of any of such warranties will be enforcement
of such obligation of Seller. These warranties will not extend to goods
subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation or maintenance
or which have been altered or repaired by anyone other than Seller or
its authorized representative. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PURPOSE
AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Products
warranties on parts and labor vary. They are based on Manufacturer and
type of product. Look for specified warranty on product information
pages.
Specifications.
No specifications or changes in specifications pertaining to this
order
which are made after the date of this order will be considered binding
on SELLER unless so
agreed in writing. SELLER shall have no responsibility for the suitability
of the applications intended. The BUYER shall pay all additional costs
as determined by SELLER arising from erroneous specifications and/or
information supplied to SELLER. Preparation, submission and applicability
of component specifications is solely BUYER's responsibility.
Remedies
and Limitation of Liability.
In the event Buyer claims Seller has breached any of its obligations
under the sales contract, whether of warranty or otherwise, Seller may
request the return of the goods and tender to Buyer the purchase price
theretofore paid by Buyer, and, in such event, Seller shall have no
further obligation under the sales contract except to refund such purchase
price upon redelivery of the goods. If Seller so requests the return
of the goods, the goods will be redelivered to Seller in accordance
with Seller's instructions and at Seller's expense. The remedies contained
in this and the preceding paragraph shall constitutes the sole recourse
of Buyer against Seller for breach of any of Seller's obligations under
the sales contract, whether of warranty or otherwise. In no event
shall Seller be liable for consequential damages nor shall Seller's
liability on any claim for damages arising out of or connected with
the sales contract or the manufacture, sale, delivery or use of the
goods exceed the purchase price of the goods. Seller shall not be liable
for failure to perform its obligations under the sales contract resulting
directly or indirectly from or contributed to by acts of God; acts of
Buyer; civil or military authority; priorities; fires; strikes or other
labor disputes; accidents; floods; epidemics; war; riot; delays in transportation;
lack of or inability to obtain raw materials, components, labor, fuel
or supplies; or other circumstances beyond Seller's reasonable control,
whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing.
Installation.
Installation shall be by Buyer unless otherwise specifically stated
on the sales contract.
Governing
Law and Limitation.
The formation and performance of the sales contract shall be governed
by the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of California.
Whenever a term defined by said Uniform Commercial Code is used in these
standard provisions, the definition contained in said Uniform Commercial
Code is to control. Any action for breach of the sales contract or any
covenant or warranty must be commenced within one year after the cause
of action has accrued.
Returns.
No returns accepted after 7 days and must be approved by Sales Manager.
All returns, defective equipment or otherwise, must be accompanied by
a Return Merchandise Authorization number. No credit will be issued
under any circumstances for returned merchandise until the equipment
arrives and is determined to be in new condition.
Arbitration.
Any dispute between the parties shall be resolved by arbitration before
a neutral arbitrator selected by the parties. The arbitration hearing
shall be conducted before three neutral arbitrators. For all prehearing
matters (motions, etc.) a single arbitrator, who shall be an attorney
authorized to practice law in California, shall preside and make all
rulings.
The provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure, 1280 through 1289
as enacted as of
January 1, 1992, and as thereafter amended, together with subsequently
enacted provisions
relating to the subject matter therein contained shall govern all arbitration
proceedings. If the parties cannot, within 20 days of initial demand,
select an arbitrator, then arbitration shall proceed before the American
Arbitration Association pursuant to Commercial Arbitration Rules. The
foregoing shall not apply to actions for collection of unpaid accounts
that do not involve substantial defenses available to the defendant
in the action. The trial court shall initially determine whether the
defendant has, in good faith, raised substantial defenses, with respect
to Plaintiffs claim that money is owed Plaintiff, before referring any
action to arbitration.