General Terms and Conditions of Purchase
Definitions:
“Buyer” means Hodell-Natco Industries or the subsidiary, division, or affiliate thereof. “Seller” means the supplier or party shown on the face of the order providing Products or services. “Order” means the instrument, and all referenced or attached materials, documents, or exhibits. “Products” means the goods or services of the Seller shown on the face of the order.
Applicability:
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, these General Terms and Conditions of Purchase are the only terms and conditions which govern the sale of the Products by the Seller to the Buyer. Any terms and conditions contained in any other document, that are not consistent herewith, or contain additional or different terms, shall be deemed rejected absent a mutually executed written agreement by the parties to the contrary.
Acceptance:
Seller will be deemed to have accepted an order when seller signs and acknowledges the order, begins commencement of any work or service under this order, or informs Buyer of commencement.
Buyer and Seller agree that they are contracting solely on the basis of the Order.
Changes/Modifications:
Buyer may, at any time prior to production by Seller, issue a written change order. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost or time required for Seller’s performance hereunder, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the purchase price and/or delivery schedules, and will be modified in writing accordingly. No change is to be made by Seller without written authorization by Buyers purchasing representative.
PACKING AND SHIPPING:
Seller agrees (a) to prepare, pack, mark, and ship products in accordance with Buyer’s packaging requirements, and to route shipments in accordance with instructions from Buyer, if any, and comply with carrier’s classifications, tariffs, and packaging instructions; (b) to pay all charges for preparations, packing crating, storage, cartage, handling, and shipping unless otherwise stated in this order; (c) to provide packing slips with each shipment with Buyer’s purchase order number, as well as all certifications that are required; (d) to follow Buyer’s logistics instructions when shipping non-prepaid LTL shipments to select the lowest cost freight carrier unless designated differently by Buyer’s representative in writing. Failure to do so will result in Seller paying the difference between the designated lowest cost carrier amount and the amount billed from the non-contracted carrier.
Delivery of Products:
Seller will make deliveries strictly in accordance with the specified quantities and schedules contained herein or in releases issued hereunder. 100% on time delivery is required.
Late Deliveries:
If Seller’s acts or omissions result in Seller’s failure to meet Buyer’s deliver requirements, Buyer may (a) required a more expeditious method of delivery at Seller’s expense; (b) Buyer shall have right to adjust Seller’s invoice accordingly; or (c) Buyer may cancel order without any further obligation.
Invoice and Payment:
Seller shall send a separate invoice for each shipment or service. No invoice shall be issued prior to shipment of Products or performance of service. Payment due dates, including discount periods, will be calculated from the date of acceptance of products or correct and complete invoices are received, whichever is later. The prices for the Products or services will not be subject to change without the prior written consent of Buyer. Payment terms will be as stated on Buyer’s purchase order. Invoices to include: (A) PO Number, (B) Seller invoice number and date, (C) Payment terms, (D) Purchase price, (E) Packing Slip Number, (F) Shipping Date (G) Name of Supplier, (H) Billing Name & Address, (l) Ship To Address, (J) Incoterms (L) Description of Products including part number and name, (M) Quantity, (N) Price
Quality:
Seller will maintain an inspection and quality system acceptable to Buyer. Seller will maintain adequate authenticated inspection reports, test reports, and certifications relating to the products produced or provided pursuant to Buyer’s purchase order.
Inspection and Acceptance:
Buyer may inspect all Products ordered on purchase order at all times and places during the period of manufacture, and before shipment. Seller will permit Buyer and/or its designees’ access to Seller’s facilities at all reasonable times and will provide all tools facilities and assistance reasonably necessary for such inspection and/or confirmation to Buyer. All products are subject to final inspection and acceptance by Buyer.
Non-Conforming Products:
Buyer may reject Products or services which do not meet the specifications for the products set forth in Buyer’s purchase order. Any Products rejected by Buyer will be at Seller’s risk and expense. Seller will reimburse Buyer for any packaging, handling, inspection, and transportation costs Buyer incurs with respect to rejected products. Buyer may revoke its acceptance of Products at any time, whether or not substantial modifications to the products has been made, if a defect in the products which could not have been discovered during Buyer’s normal inspection procedures, or which is not normally found until the product is used, substantially impairs the value of the Products to Buyer.
Product Warranties:
Seller expressly warrants that all Products or services covered by Buyer’s purchase orders will confirm to the specifications drawings, plans, representations, samples, descriptions, or other data furnished to or by Buyer, and will be of merchantable quality and free from defects. All warranties hereunder will survive Buyer’s acceptance, use and/or payment and will run to Buyer and its customer or subsequent owner. Buyer’s review or approval of any samples, drawings, specifications, “first articles”, or other data developed by Seller in connection with an order will not limit Seller’s responsibility under the warranties contained herein or alter the cost, rate of output, or delivery requirements of this order.
Force Majeure:
If, due to forces beyond Buyer’s control, Buyer determines to alter Buyer’s delivery schedule, the provisions of this paragraph will control. Seller will hold any such products affected by the altered delivery schedule at the direction of Buyer and will deliver them when the cause affecting the delay has been removed. Buyer will be responsible only for Seller’s direct additional costs incurred in holding the products. Buyer may immediately terminate this order or any part hereof for cause in the event of default by Seller.
Proprietary Information-Confidentiality:
Seller will consider all information as furnished by Buyer hereunder, including but not limited to drawings designs, process specifications, reports, data, technical information, features of parts, equipment, tools, gauges, and patterns to be confidential and shall safeguard and keep secure and will not disclose any such information to any other person, or use such information itself for any other purpose other than performing its obligations under Buyer’s purchase orders, unless Seller obtains Buyer’s written permission in advance to share such information with another party.
Product Indemnification
Seller will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buyer, its officers, employees agents, assigns, customers, and users of its Products from and against any and all losses, expenses, damages, claims, suits, and liabilities (including recall, repair, and replacement expenses, and other incidental and consequential damages including but not limited to court costs and attorney’s fees) arising as a result of actual or alleged breach of any warranties or other terms contained herein or arising under any strict tort or negligence claims premised on either an actual or alleged defect in the products or services.
Indemnification
If Seller’s employees, agents, or subcontractors enter upon premises occupied by or under the control of Buyer or any of its customers or suppliers in the course of the performance of an order, Seller will indemnify, defend and hold Buyer, its officers, employees, agents, and customers harmless from and against any and all losses, expenses, damages, claims, suits, or any liability whatsoever (including incidental and consequential damages, court costs and attorney’s fees) arising out of any act or omissions of Seller, its agents, employees, or subcontractors.
Infringement Indemnification
Seller will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buyer, its officers, employees agents, successors, assigns, customers, and users of its Products from and against any and all losses, expenses, damages, claims, suits, and liabilities (including incidental and consequential damages, court costs, and attorney’s fees) arising as a result of any claim that the manufacture, use, sale, or resale of any Products infringes any United States or foreign patent, protected industrial design, copyright or trademark.
Buyer’s Property
(A) Buyer will retain title to any and all property Buyer furnishes to Seller, or for which Buyer pays Seller, including but not limited to dies, jigs, molds, tools, materials, gauges, supplies, fixtures, patterns, or any other items. Seller will not alter or use such property for any purpose other than that specified by Buyer without the prior written consent of Buyer. Seller will keep adequate records of such property, which records will be made available to Buyer upon request, and will store, protect, preserve, repair, and maintain such property in accordance with sound industrial practice, all at Seller’s expense, Buyer shall have the right to enter Seller’s premises at all reasonable times to inspect such property and Buyer may remove such property from Seller’s premises at any time. (B) If Buyer’s property becomes lost or damaged while in Seller’s possession, Seller will indemnify Buyer or replace such property at Seller’s expense in accordance with Buyer’s request.
Tooling
Unless otherwise specified, all tooling, gauges, fixtures, molds, etc. and/or all other articles required for the performance of an order will be furnished by the Seller.
Compliance with Laws
Seller warrants that it shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations in the performance of an order and will hold Buyer harmless from any liability resulting from Seller’s failure to so comply.
Delegation/Assignment/Subcontracting
No part of Buyer’s purchase orders may be delegated, assigned, or subcontracted without the prior written approval of Buyer unless it is related to secondary operations on the Products.
Set Off
All claims for money due or to become due from Buyer will be subject to deduction or set off by Buyer for any counterclaim arising from this or any other transaction with Seller.
Ingredients Disclosure and Special Warnings and Instructions
Seller shall furnish to Buyer in such form and details Buyer may direct: (a) a list of all ingredients in the Products purchased hereunder; (b) the amount of one or more ingredients; and (c) information concerning any changes in or additions to such ingredients. Prior to and with the shipment of the Products purchased hereunder, Seller agrees to furnish Buyer sufficient warning and notice in writing (including appropriate labels on Products, containers, and packing) of any hazardous material which is an ingredient or a part of the productions together with such special handling instructions as may be necessary to advise Buyer, carriers, and their respective employees of how to exercise care and precaution which will best prevent bodily injury or property damage in the handling, transportation, processing, use, or disposal of the Products, containers, and packing shipped to Buyer.
Governing Law
Buyer’s purchase orders will be governed by the laws of the State shown in Buyer’s address on the face of an order. The parties hereby stipulate irrevocably that they hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the above referenced State.
Amendment and Modification:
These Terms may be amended or modified at any time by Buyer, by posting such amendment or modification on Buyer’s website.