DTP Sales and Service Terms and Conditions of Sale
1. Controlling Provisions: The terms and conditions appearing
on the instrument constitute the sole and entire Agreement of the parties
regardless of the timing, for or content of other communications between the
parties, if any, all of which are merged herein. If Buyer has previously made
an offer to Seller, such offer is hereby rejected and the terms of this
Agreement shall be deemed a counteroffer. This offer/counteroffer is expressly
limited to the terms hereof. Seller objects to the inclusion of any different
or additional terms, and no additional or conflicting provisions contained in
any other communications from or with the Buyer will be considered to be part
of this Agreement. Receipt of a purchase order or other appropriate
communication from the Buyer will be considered an unconditional acceptance of
the terms and conditions appearing hereon, without regard to any additional or
conflicting terms proposed by Buyer. None of the provisions of this Agreement
may be varied, amended or modified except by a written agreement signed by all
of the parties.
2. Prices, Taxes: Prices stated hereon are exclusive of all
taxes. Sales tax will be charged, where applicable, unless a certificate of
exemption is on file with DTP.
3. Payment Terms: Net amount in full within terms of invoice
to those accounts with previously established credit lines. Purchases may be
paid for with VISA, Discover, AMEX or MasterCard. Other purchases are paid for
by C.O.D. Past due accounts may have their credit lines suspended. Orders
shipped to past due accounts will be shipped C.O.D. All overdue amounts will be
added to the C.O.D. amount. Products not listed in DTP’s catalog are available
on special order. A one third (1/3) deposit may be required on all special
ordered items. Special orders cannot be cancelled or returned. A returned check
charge to recover bank and handling fees will be assessed each and every time a
check is returned for any reason by the financial institution. Payment for
sales can be made at the DTP location where the goods were purchased or mailed
to Sellers Remit to address DTP, PO
Box 890177, Charlotte, NC 28289-0177
.
4. Late Payment: Buyer agrees to pay 1-1/2% per month on all
balances which are not paid within terms after invoice date or the maximum rate
which is legal and enforceable. Buyer will further pay attorneys’ or collection
company fees of all accounts placed for collection, in addition to all expenses
for collection.
5. Deliveries: Deliveries will be made within commercially
reasonable time unless a specific delivery time is currently undetermined by the
Seller. All shipments are FOB Origin, Freight Prepaid & Add , unless
otherwise indicated. All shipments are insured at the Buyer’s expense.
6. Limitation on Warranties: All merchandise sold carries
the manufacturer’s warranty, which is provided to the customer only. SELLER
MAKES NO WARRANTY,EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY. No agent, employee or representative
of Seller is authorized to bind Seller to any affirmation, representation or
warranty, oral or written, unless by separate written instrument designed by
Seller, which by its terms states that it is included as part of this
agreement.
7. Claims: Receipt of goods shall be deemed acceptance of
these goods received. All claims for defective goods, for revocation of
acceptances, for shortages, for delays or failures in shipment or delivery, or
for any other cause shall be deemed waived and released by the Buyer unless
made in writing within (7) days after receipt of the goods. All claims must
state specifically and in reasonable detail the nature of all objections, and
must be accompanied by delivery receipt or photocopy of sales order or packing
slip. Any delivery not placed in dispute in a timely manner shall be paid for
by the Buyer and all uncontested amounts due shall be paid by the Buyer within
terms specified. As a condition to making a claim for missing or damaged goods,
customer is responsible for initiating and pursuing UPS or other shipping
claims for items claimed not received and/or damaged.
8. Limitation on Seller’s Liability: Seller’s liability will
be limited to replacement or repair of defective goods upon receipt of timely
notice to Seller per paragraph six herein and receipt of goods and documents at
Seller’s place of business not later than seven (7) days after buyer’s receipt
of the goods. In no event will Seller be liable for consequential or special
damages or for transportation, installation, removal, adjustment or other
expenses or losses which may arise in connection with the use of installation
of the goods; late delivery, failure to deliver or from any other cause. Not
withstanding the terms of this Agreement, if there should arise any liability
of Seller, such liability shall be limited to an amount equal to one-half of
the costs of the goods and services provided hereunder or $250.00, whichever is
less.
9. Returned Material: Seller will accept most goods for
exchange or credit, only on Seller’s discretion within thirty (30) days of the
purchase date. In no case are goods to be returned without first obtaining
Seller’s permission. Only unused material as currently manufactured, in
original unopened packaging and which has been paid for by Buyer in accordance
with Seller’s payment terms will be considered, along with proof of purchase.
Material accepted for credit will be subject to a 15% charge for service and
handling. Seller will not be obliged to replace any product that has been
abused, improperly installed or otherwise misused. Goods must be securely
packed in unmarked, original cartons to reach seller without damage. Credit not
used within one year will be forfeited. Returns are for credit or exchange
only, no refunds will be issued.
10. Indemnification: Buyer hereunder agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless Seller, Seller’s shareholders, directors, officers, employees,
representatives and agents (collectively, “Representatives”), all of Seller’s affiliates
and all Representatives of all Seller’s affiliates from and against any and all
claims, lawsuits, losses, damages, actions, causes of actions, governmental
duties, charges, liens, penalties, costs, expenses or obligations of any kind
or nature whatsoever (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of
defense), arising, relating to, or alleged to arise in any nature whatsoever
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of defense), arising, relating
to, or alleged to arise or relate to the actions or inactions of Buyer in
connection with this Agreement and/or the goods or services to be provided by
Seller pursuant to this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall
survive termination, cancellation or completion of this Agreement.
11. Assignment: This Agreement may be assigned by Buyer
without the express written consent of seller.
12. Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the State of South Carolina.
13. Notice: Any notice or other written document required or
permitted to be given by Buyer or Seller to the other shall be in writing
signed by the party giving such notice and sent to the other party at such
other Party’s address set forth on the front of this Agreement (or such other
address designated by the applicable party).
14. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement or the
application thereof to any person(s) or entity(ies) or circumstance(s) shall be
invalid or unenforceable to provision, to other person(s) or entity(ies) or
circumstance(s) shall not be affected thereby; and each such provision shall be
enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. |