1.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement is intended by Leslie
Controls, Inc. and the Purchaser as the final expression of their
agreement and is the complete and exclusive statement of the terms
and conditions thereof notwithstanding any oral representations
or statements to the contrary heretofore made. No modification hereof
shall be effective unless in writing signed by both parties and
specifically stating it is such a modification. If terms or conditions
are contained herein which are additional to or different from the
Purchaser’s order, then this acknowledgment supersedes the
Purchaser’s order.
2. PRICES AND DISCOUNTS: All prices
and discounts are in accordance with the established price and discount
schedules of Leslie Controls, Inc.
3. PRICE TERMS: Unless otherwise
agreed upon in writing by Leslie Controls, Inc., prices quoted are
F.O.B. Tampa, FL. Leslie Controls, Inc. shall not be responsible
for any storage, transportation, or similar charges incurred at
destination.
4. BOND PREMIUMS: In the event
Leslie Controls, Inc. shall be required as a condition of the manufacture
and sale of goods covered hereby to furnish a performance bond,
all bond premiums and expenses in connection therewith shall be
paid by the Purchaser in addition to the quoted purchase price.
5. INTEREST: Overdue invoices
shall bear interest at the rate of 1% per month on the unpaid balance
from the past due date of the invoice.
6. PAYMENT TERMS: Subject to establishment
of satisfactory credit, terms are strictly net 30 days (60 days
for overseas shipments) after date of invoice payable in U.S. currency
or, in the case of overseas shipments, in negotiable instruments
which are to be transacted through a mutually acceptable banking
establishment. No cash discounts or other discounts for prompt payment
are offered unless specifically stated on the face hereof.
7. TAXES: Any taxes imposed by
federal, state, foreign, or local governmental authority on the
sale or use of the goods covered hereby shall be paid to Leslie
Controls, Inc. by the Purchaser in addition to the quoted purchase
price, unless the Purchaser has filed a valid tax exempt certificate
with Leslie Controls, Inc.
8. FUTURE PRICES: Prices quoted
herein are firm for shipment of the goods covered hereby within
6 months after the date hereof or as previously negotiated in writing.
Thereafter, prices are subject to change by Leslie Controls, Inc.
without notice. Delays in delivery caused by the Purchaser shall
subject the prices herein to escalation. Goods held by Leslie Controls,
Inc. beyond delivery date at the request of the Purchaser will be
invoiced on the date of completion and terms of payment will apply
as from said invoice date. Goods so delayed or held will be subject
to charges for storage and all other expenses incident to such delay
or holding.
9. DELIVERY: Leslie Controls,
Inc. shall attempt to make shipment within the time specified herein.
However, delivery dates are approximate and estimated and are based
on prompt receipt of all necessary data and specifications from
the Purchaser. Leslie Controls, Inc., reserves the right to make
partial shipments of any one or more of the goods covered hereby
and to ship from any location it may select. No liability or breach
of this agreement shall result from delay in performance or nonperformance
occasioned by acts of God or the public enemy, fire, explosion,
flood, drought, weather conditions, war, riot, sabotage, accident,
embargo, equipment breakdown, or inadequacy, shortage or failure
of supply of materials or equipment, fuel, energy, or labor disputes
or shortages, or plant shutdown, or inability to obtain material,
equipment or transportation, government priority, requisition or
allocation, or other action of any governmental authority, or any
circumstances or causes of like or different character beyond the
control of Leslie Controls, Inc. in the reasonable conduct of its
business and Leslie Controls, Inc. shall have the right to apportion
its production among its customers in such manner as it may consider
to be equitable.
10. CANCELLATION: All orders are
firm and are not subject to cancellation or change in specifications,
shipping schedules or other conditions by the Purchaser without
the written consent of Leslie Controls, Inc., which will be given
only upon the written agreement of the Purchaser to compensate Leslie
Controls, Inc. for all expenses incident to such cancellation or
changes.
11. CREDITS AND RETURN OF GOODS: Goods
covered hereby may be returned to Leslie Controls, Inc. for credit
ONLY with the prior written approval of Leslie Controls, Inc. and
if accompanied by a completed “Return Goods Authorization”
issued by Leslie Controls, Inc. After inspection, report and review
of circumstances, appropriate credit may be allowed only for current
catalog items or parts, less reconditioning and restocking charges
as applicable. Any credit allowed will be based on the selling price
at the time of original shipment from Leslie Controls, Inc.
12. WARRANTY: Leslie Controls,
Inc. warrants to the original Purchaser that the goods covered hereby
manufactured by Leslie Controls, Inc. will be free from defects
in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date
of shipment from Leslie Controls, Inc. under normal use and service.
This warranty shall not apply to any goods damaged through improper
installation, accident, negligence, abuse, or poor operating practices.
This warranty does not apply to replacement parts which are not
manufactured or supplied by Leslie Controls, Inc., nor does it apply
to defects or damage caused by use of parts not manufactured or
supplied by Leslie Controls, Inc. or by repairs not performed by
Leslie Controls, Inc.
THE WARRANTY GIVEN IN THIS PARAGRAPH IS EXCLUSIVE,
EXCEPT AS SO WARRANTED, THE GOODS COVERED HEREBY
ARE SOLD AS IS. LESLIE CONTROLS, INC. MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, COVERING SUCH GOODS,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
13. WARRANTY OBLIGATION - REMEDY:
If any goods covered hereby manufactured by Leslie Controls, Inc.
are alleged to be defective under |
the warranty given in paragraph 12, the Purchaser shall notify Leslie
Controls, Inc. in writing and, after receipt of shipping advice,
the Purchaser may return the alleged defective item to Leslie Controls,
Inc., Tampa, Florida, transportation charges prepaid by the Purchaser.
If found to be defective, Leslie Controls, Inc. will, at its option,
repair the item or replace it free of all charges, except said transportation
charges. The parties hereto agree that the Purchaser’s sole
and exclusive remedy against Leslie Controls, Inc. shall be the
repair or replacement as provided above and that Leslie Controls,
Inc. shall have no other liability, except said repair or replacement,
for any damages from any cause whatsoever. The Purchaser specifically
agrees that no other remedy shall be available to the Purchaser
(including, but not limited to, special, incidental or consequential
damages for personal injury, property damage, lost profits, repair
or replacement costs, labor expenses, interruption of operations,
or any other special, incidental or consequential damages) and that
Leslie Controls, Inc. shall in no event be responsible for same.
This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its
essential purpose so long as Leslie Controls, Inc. has made or is
willing and able to make said repair or replacement. Leslie Controls,
Inc. neither assumes, nor authorizes any other person to assume
for Leslie Controls, Inc. any other liability in connection with
the goods covered hereby.
14. INDEMNITY: The Purchaser assumes
all risks of and responsibility and liability for all losses, damages,
and personal injuries which may be incurred by any of its employees,
agents, independent contractors, customers, employees of its customers,
or any other persons, caused directly or indirectly, by the goods
covered hereby. The Purchaser expressly and unequivocally agrees
to indemnify and save Leslie Controls, Inc. harmless from all claims,
actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities,
including attorney’s fees, arising out of, connected with,
or resulting, directly or indirectly, from the goods covered hereby;
to defend, at the Purchaser’s own cost and expense, all suits
which may be brought against Leslie Controls, Inc., either alone
or in conjunction with others, upon any such liabilities or claims,
and to promptly satisfy, pay and discharge all judgments and fines
that may be recovered against Leslie Controls, Inc. in all such
actions.
15. RETURNS FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS:
If the Purchaser desires to return goods for repairs due to causes
not covered under the warranty given in Paragraph 12, the Purchaser
shall notify Leslie Controls, Inc. and, after receipt of shipping
advice, the Purchaser may return the item to Leslie Controls, Inc.,
transportation charges prepaid by the Purchaser. When making any
return, the Purchaser shall supply Leslie Controls, Inc. with all
possible information regarding the trouble experienced and complete
details regarding the installation with which the item was used.
16. LIABILITY: The Purchaser shall
remain primarily liable for the purchase price. Leslie Controls,
Inc. shall not be obliged to accept any term or condition of payment
which will shift said liability to a third person not a party to
the contract of sale, whether or not such third person is the United
Sates government, its agents or instrumentalities.
17. LAWS AND REGULATIONS: Leslie
Controls, lnc. represents that the goods covered hereby are not
manufactured or sold in violation of any federal, state or local
law or regulation. Leslie Controls, Inc. makes no representation
and assumes no liability regarding laws, regulations, import duties,
or taxes of any foreign jurisdiction.
18. DESIGNS: All designs and specifications
shown in catalogs are subject to change by Leslie Controls, Inc.
without notice.
19. WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS: Shipping
weights and dimensions given in catalogs and drawings are as close
to actual as practicable, but are not guaranteed. No claims will
be allowed because of any discrepancy between such listed data and
actual weight or dimensions of goods shipped.
20. SHIPPING AND PACKING: All
goods are carefully packed for shipment. Leslie Controls, Inc. shall
not be liable for any loss, delay or damage after having received
“in good order” receipts from the transportation company.
All claims by the Purchaser for loss, delay or damage shall be made
directly to the carriers involved in the shipment. Leslie Controls,
Inc. will render all reasonable assistance to the Purchaser in securing
satisfactory adjustment of such claims. Goods will be shipped by
the method and via the carrier that Leslie Controls, Inc. believes
dependable, unless a method or carrier is specifically designated
by the Purchaser in writing.
21. ERRORS: Leslie Controls, Inc.
reserves the right to correct all typographical or clerical errors
which may be present in its prices or specifications. No claims
will be allowed because of any such errors.
22. SPECIFICATION CLAIMS: Failure
of the Purchaser to make a claim in writing against Leslie Controls,
Inc. within ten (10) days after any delivery of any of the goods
covered hereby shall constitute an irrevocable acceptable of the
goods comprising the particular delivery and the Purchaser’s
acknowledgment that the goods in said delivery meet the agreed specifications.
23. WAIVER: Waiver by Leslie Controls,
Inc. of a breach of any of the terms and conditions hereof shall
not be construed as a waiver of any other breach.
24. ASSIGNABILITY: Neither this
agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder is assignable by
the Purchaser without the prior written consent of Leslie Controls,
Inc., except to an assignee or successor in title (by merger or
otherwise) to substantially all the assets of the Purchaser. This
agreement shall be enforceable against the assigns and successors
of the Purchaser.
25. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS: Paragraph
headings used herein are for convenience only and are not a part
of this agreement and shall not be used in construing it.
26. APPLICABLE LAW: The construction,
performance and completion of this agreement shall be governed by
the laws of the State of New Jersey. To the extent that the provisions
hereof may at any time vary from the Uniform Commercial Code of
the State of New Jersey, the provisions hereof shall govern. |