Below are set forth the terms and conditions printed on all invoices sent by
mail.
Any invoices transmitted electronically carry the same conditions, as set
forth below.Terms & Conditions
Unless otherwise specifically provided by separate written agreement fully
signed by Seller, the terms and conditions on face side and specified below
constitute the entire agreement between Seller and Buyer, and no other terms
or conditions shall be of any effect.
1. PRICE CHANGES. Seller may at any time increase the price of any
goods ordered hereto upon ten (10) days prior written notice to Buyer. Buyer
shall reimburse Seller for any tax (excluding franchise, net income and excess
profits taxes) which Seller may be required to pay on the manufacture, sale,
transportation, delivery, or use of any goods or the materials required for
their manufacture, or which affects the costs of such materials, or which are
used in the promotion or advertising of such materials. If tax is imposed at
any time retroactively by any governmental agency, Buyer shall reimburse
Seller for such taxes.
2. TERMS OF PAYMENT. If Seller extends credit, invoices shall be due
and payable as stated on the face hereof. Extension of credit may be changed
or withdrawn at any time. Interest of 1.5% per month and a rebilling fee of
0.5% per month will be charged on all invoices not paid by the due date
thereof. If Seller does not or ceases to extend credit, payment terms shall be
at Seller's option any type of cash terms or any type of secured transaction
terms.
3. DELIVERY TERMS. Goods shall be sold and delivered f.o.b. Seller's
factory, warehouse, or supplier location, unless otherwise provided on the
face hereon. Buyer shall, subject to Seller's available facilities at the
delivery point, determine its desired mode of transportation and notify Seller
thereof at least ten (10) days before the requested delivery date. If Buyer
fails to so notify, Seller may select any commercial carrier. Seller will
attempt to make deliveries as near as possible to Buyer's requested delivery
date. Fuel surcharges shall be in effect as determined by Seller. Title to
goods shall pass to Buyer and goods shall be at Buyer's risk from and after
delivery to carrier, and Buyer shall assume all responsibility for shortage,
loss, delay, or damages in transit upon issuance to Seller by carrier of bill
of lading or equivalent form of shipping receipt, irrespective of whether
Seller or Buyer determines the mode of transportation. Acceptance of goods by
Buyer and Buyer's location indicates assent to all terms hereon.
4. CLAIMS, WARRANTIES, AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. Any claim
by buyer for defective goods and imperfect manufacture, improper goods, or for
any cause is waived unless notice thereof is received by Seller within ten
(10) days after delivery of any shipment. Failure of Buyer to give such notice
within such period shall constitute an unqualified acceptance of the goods
delivered pursuant to this agreement and a waiver by Buyer of all claims with
respect thereto. The Seller and Buyer agree that notwithstanding the form
(e.g. contract, tort, or otherwise) in which any claim may be asserted or
legal or equitable action may be brought against Seller or Buyer, Seller shall
in no event be liable for damages which exceed an amount which is equal to the
total amount paid or payable to Seller or Buyer pursuant to this agreement for
the goods which gave rise to the said claim or legal or equitable action. IN
NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR
ANY INDIRECT DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
IN FACT OR IN LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY. BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AND SELLER'S SOLE LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM OR LEGAL OR EQUITABLE ACTION, WHETHER
CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REIMBURSEMENT OF BUYER'S
ACTUAL COST OF THE GOODS WHICH GAVE RISE TO THE SAID CLAIM OR LEGAL OR
EQUITABLE ACTION; HOWEVER, IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR
INDEMNIFICATION OR BUYER ON ACCOUNT OF ANY CLAIM OR EQUITABLE ACTION ASSERTED
AGAINST BUYER FOR ANY OTHER OR FURTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WHETHER DIRECT OR
INDIRECT. Irrespective of Seller's preparation of design or copy of the
furnishing of advice or information, Seller shall not be liable to Buyer or
any third party where the preparation, assembly or manufacture of the goods or
the printing or graphic matter thereon has been performed in compliance with
Buyer's specifications, requests or approvals. Buyer shall indemnify and hold
Seller harmless against any claims or actions arising out of Buyer's
specifications, requests, or approvals including, but not limited to, (i)
infringement on the property rights of others acquired without limitation
thereof, by usage, registration, copyright, patent or otherwise, (ii) failure
to comply with any federal, state or local law or ordinance, and (iii) failure
to comply with specifications, functionality or any other matter in connection
with any universal product code (UPC) placed on goods; and Buyer shall
promptly pay or secure any judgment or recovery and Seller's reasonable costs
and expenses, including, but not limited to attorney's fees and court costs,
incurred in investigating, settling or defending any such claims or actions.
Seller shall not be liable under any circumstances to Buyer or any other
person (i) after the goods have been processed or have been incorporated into
other goods, or (ii) where the goods are not warehoused, handled, used, packed
or distributed in accordance with the customary good commercial practices of
the trade.
5. CONTINGENCIES. Seller shall not be liable to Buyer or any other
person for any failure or delay in the performance of any obligation under
this agreement due to events beyond its reasonable control including, but not
limited to, fire, storm, flood, earthquake, explosion, accident, acts of the
public enemy, sabotage, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, labor shortages,
work stoppages, transportation embargoes or delays, failure or shortage of
materials, suppliers of machinery, acts of nature, death, disability, acts of
regulations or priorities of the federal, state or local governments or
branches or agencies thereof, or failure to take goods as ordered due to any
such events except that Buyer shall be liable for such delay or failure with
respect to goods already in transit or specially made or printed for Buyer
which are not readily salable without loss to Seller. When the events
operating to excuse performance shall cease, this agreement shall continue in
full force until all deliveries have been completed.
6. DEFAULT AND WAIVER. If Buyer fails to make payments according to
the terms stated on the face hereof, or if in the opinion of Seller, Buyer is
unable to pay its debts as they become due, or if all or a substantial portion
of the assets of Buyer be sold to a third party, or should Buyer be merged
into a third party, or should all or a controlling portion of the capital
stock of Buyer be sold to a third party, or if Buyer should breach any of its
obligations stated herein, then Buyer shall be in default of this agreement.
When Buyer is in default of this agreement, Seller may, at its option and in
addition to all other remedies available to it, declare all sums due Seller by
Buyer immediately due and payable; require cash payment or security for
payment in advance for shipments; cancel this and/or any other outstanding
agreements between Buyer and Seller; require that Buyer assign Buyer's
interest in accounts receivable due Buyer from Buyer's sale of goods sold
under this and/or any other agreements between Buyer and Seller; and/or take
possession of goods delivered to Buyer under this and/or all other agreements
between Buyer and Seller. Buyer shall reimburse Seller for all expenses
incurred by Seller in asserting any of Seller's rights under this paragraph,
including, without limitation, attorney's fees. If Seller requires Buyer to to
assign Buyer's interest in accounts receivable due Buyer from Buyer's sale of
goods under this and/or any other agreements between Buyer and Seller, and if
Seller collects an amount in excess of the sum of the amount due Seller from
Buyer plus Seller's expenses incurred in asserting Seller's rights under this
paragraph, then such excess shall promptly be paid by Seller to Buyer. Buyer
shall require in its contracts with its buyers that accounts receivable may be
assigned to Seller. By assenting to this agreement, Buyer agrees to execute
all assignments agreements and security agreements required by Seller under
this paragraph. No course of conduct, or any delay of Seller in exercising any
rights hereunder, shall waive any rights of Seller or modify this agreement.
Failure of Seller to deliver any installment shall not be a breach of the
remainder of the agreement.
7. RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES. Buyer must notify seller of any request
to return goods before the due date on the face hereon or within 10 working
days after delivery, whichever is later. Acceptance of returns is at the sole
discretion of the Seller. To be accepted for return, goods must be in "like
new" condition as determined by Seller. Candy bars, suckers, and perishable
food items may not be returned except when defective or shipped in error. Any
goods that are marked, scratched, written upon, defaced, or otherwise less
than "like new" condition may not be returned for credit. Any allowances for
promotion or any other reason deducted on the face hereon shall only apply if
payment for this contract is made by buyer to seller within the terms on the
face hereon.
8. GOVERNING LAW. This agreement shall be governed and
construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Any
term contained herein found to be void by legislation or by a court of
competent jurisdiction shall not act to void the remainder of this agreement.
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