TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. Applicable Contract Provisions. These terms and
conditions, together with any other documents, which Seller has attached hereto
as part of the contract (the "Agreement"), are the sole and complete
contract between Buyer and Seller in respect to the Products and supersede all
prior oral and written understandings. Seller rejects those provisions of any
previous order, offer, or other communication from Buyer, which are additional
to or different from the terms hereof. Neither Seller's delivery of the Products
nor any other action at any time on the part of Seller shall constitute
acceptance of such additional or different terms. Buyer shall be bound by all
of the terms of this Agreement when Buyer accepts this Agreement by any
statement, act or course of conduct which constitutes acceptance under
applicable law, including failure to object in writing hereto within a
reasonable time and acceptance of delivery of the Products.
2. Description
of Products. The products subject hereto are those described on the front
hereof (the "Products"). Seller may substitute reasonably equivalent
materials, components or units for anyone or more of the products based upon
its then current configuration. All other material describing the Products is
intended only to provide Buyer with a general idea about the Products and may
not be relied upon as a "basis of the bargain" for this Agreement.
3. Purchase
Price and Terms of Payment.
a.
Price.
Typographic or other clerical errors in stated prices are subject to
correction.
b.
Credit
and Terms of Payment. Unless otherwise provided on the front hereof, payment in
full is immediately for COD status accounts, or due net thirty (Net 30) days
from invoice date. Seller may alter or revoke credit terms at any time without
notice.
c.
Buyer's
Financial Condition: Insecurity. If, in Seller's sole judgment, Buyer's
financial condition or any other circumstance causes Seller to be insecure with
respect to Buyer's performance of any obligation under this Agreement, Seller
may accelerate and demand immediate payment of any amounts owed Seller, cancel
this Agreement and suspend performance.
d.
Sales
and Similar Taxes: Shipping Costs; Insurance. The purchase price does not
include sales, use, excise or similar taxes or any shipping, delivery or insurance
costs. Seller will invoice Buyer for any such amounts incurred by Seller on
behalf of Buyer.
e.
Late
Payment Fee. Any amount not paid when due will be subject to a late payment fee
computed daily at a rate equal to one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or
the highest rate permissible under applicable usury law.
4. Shipment. Delivery and Terms of Acceptance.
a.
Shipment.
Seller will package the Products for domestic shipment in accordance with
standard commercial practices. AII
shipments shall be delivered by Seller to the Buyer's designated point of
delivery at the Buyer's expense unless otherwise agreed by Seller in writing.
The carrier shall be deemed to be Buyer's agent, and Buyer shall make all
claims with respect to damage in transit against the responsible carrier.
b.
Title
to Products, Risk of Loss. Title to and all risk of loss concerning the
Products shall pass to Buyer upon delivery to a common carrier, or to any
private carrier designated by Buyer, for shipment to Buyer. Buyer's rejection
of any Products shall not shift such risk until the Products are returned to
Seller, freight prepaid, pursuant to Seller's written authorization. Buyer
hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees that Section 2-510 of the Uniform
Commercial Code shall not apply to this Agreement.
c.
Delivery
Schedule. The delivery dates specified in this Agreement are estimates only
based on prevailing conditions as of the date hereof, and Seller's failure to
meet the same shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement.
d.
Force
Majeure. Seller shall not be liable to Buyer for any delay or failure of
delivery or of any other performance caused in whole or in part by any
contingency beyond Seller's reasonable control, including, without limitation,
acts of any government or any agency or subdivision thereof or shortage of or
inability to secure labor, fuel, energy, raw materials, supplies or machinery
at reasonable prices or from regular sources.
e.
Inspection
and Acceptance. Buyer shall inspect all shipments upon arrival and shall notify
Seller in writing of any shortages or other failures to conform to this
Agreement which are reasonably discoverable upon arrival.
f.
Cancellation
or Modification of Order. This Agreement cannot be cancelled or modified after
Buyer's acceptance or after the Products become Seller's work-in-process,
whichever occurs first, except at Buyer's expense for all damages incurred by
Seller due to such cancellation or modification.
5. WARRANTIES,
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF DAMAGES.
a. Limited Warranty to Buyer. Unless otherwise agreed in
writing, Seller's sole obligation in the event of a breach of any warranty
shall be to repair or replace the defective Product or to refund all payments
made by Buyer to Seller for such Product, at Seller's option.
b. Notification of Defect and Time Limitations. Buyer must
notify Seller in writing of any alleged defect in the Product within ten (10)
days after discovery thereof but not later than 30 days from receipt for
products not manufactured by Seller. Buyer must notify Seller in writing of any
alleged defect of all products manufactured by Seller within ten (10) days
after discovery thereof but not later than three hundred and sixty five (365)
days from receipt for products. Buyer shall identify the defect in such manner
and provide such documentation as a Seller reasonably may require. Buyer shall
return any alleged defective Product to Seller, F.O.B. Seller's manufacturing
plant, upon receipt of written request from Seller. Buyer must bring any
lawsuit against Seller with respect to any
Product within 180 days after providing notification of defect under this
subparagraph or, if no notice is provided, within 180 days after such notice
was required to be provided under this subparagraph.
c.
LIMITATION
OF WARRANTY. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SUBPARAGRAPH (a) ABOVE SHALL NOT
APPLY TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN ABUSED, ALTERED, MODIFIED, USED IN A MANNER
NOT ORIGINALLY INTENDED, USED AFTER THE SHELF LIFE OF THE PRODUCT, OR STORED OR
APPLIED IN A MANNER CONTRARY TO SELLER'S WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
d.
DISCLAIMER
OF WARRANTIES. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN SUBPARAGRAPH
(a) ABOVE, SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER, AND SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM
FROM PATENT INFRINGEMENT. NO AGENT, EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF SELLER HAS
ANY AUTHORITY TO BIND SELLER TO ANY AFFIRMATION, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
6. Default. In the event of any default by Buyer, Seller may
exercise any and all rights and remedies provided by law. Buyer shall pay to
Seller all reasonable costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's
fees, incurred by Seller in collecting any amounts owing by Buyer hereunder.
7. LIMITATION
OF REMEDIES. SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. THESE LIMITATIONS ARE AGREED
ALLOCATIONS OF RISK. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SELLER'S LIABILITY WITH
REGARD TO THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCTS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
BUYER FOR THE PRODUCTS.
8. General
Provisions.
a.
Applicable
Law. The validity, performance and construction of this Agreement shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA.
b.
Exclusive
Jurisdiction. The state and federal courts of the State of Georgia shall have
exclusive jurisdiction over any lawsuit or other legal proceeding arising out
of this Agreement or relating to the Products. Seller and Buyer hereby consent
to the jurisdiction of such courts.
c.
Modification
and Waiver. No addition to or modification of this Agreement shall be binding
upon Seller, and Seller shall not be deemed to have waived any provision of
this Agreement, except pursuant to a written document signed by a duly
authorized officer of Seller.
d.
Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable by final order
of any court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed from
this Agreement, and shall not affect the interpretation or enforceability of
the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
e.
Debt
Disputes. Per UCC 3-311 (c)(l) all disputed debts or
full payment checks remitted to settle debts must be communicated to the Georgia
Hardwoods Credit Manager.