Terms and Condition
CECO ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE
The following terms and conditions form part of each proposal submitted by CECO Environmental, its divisions or subsidiaries, hereinafter called “Seller,” for the sale of equipment, machinery, materials, consumables or services (collectively the “Contract Goods”) to a Client/Customer, hereafter called “Buyer”, and any contract made by and between the parties includes as part thereof these terms and conditions. Any provisions or conditions of Buyer’s order which are in any way inconsistent with, or in addition to Seller’s terms and conditions shall not be binding on Seller, and shall not be applicable, except with Seller’s written acceptance.
No changes in, modifications of, or additions to the terms and conditions of this form shall be binding on Seller unless in writing and signed by a representative of Seller duly authorized for that purpose. Any contract resulting from this proposal shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without giving effect to the choice or conflict of law provisions or rules thereof. The parties agree that any action arising out of or relating to this sale, shall be brought only in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, or the United States District Court for the Eastern Division of Pennsylvania, and hereby consent to venue in such courts.
Material Warranty
Warranty
Seller warrants to Buyer that the Contract Goods manufactured by it is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of eighteen (18) months after shipment or twelve (12) months after initial operation, whichever occurs first, or for such period of time as is specifically provided for on the face of the written quotation or order form, and for no additional period of time unless Seller expressly agrees in writing to a longer warranty. All auxiliary equipment not manufactured by Seller carries such warranty as given by the manufacturer thereof and which is hereby assigned to Buyer without recourse to Seller. Seller’s warranty for consumables shall be pro-rated over the applicable aforementioned period. Terms – Upon discovery of defects in materials or workmanship during such eighteen (18) months after shipment or twelve (12) months after initial operation as described above, Seller shall either repair or replace the equipment, on the condition that the conditions set forth immediately below are met. Even if Seller repairs or replaces the equipment, its original warranty term is not extended.
Seller’s obligation under this warranty is, at Seller’s sole option, to a one-time repair or replacement of any part which is shown to Seller’s reasonable satisfaction to have been defective as to material, workmanship or design, provided that:
- 1. written notice of such defect is given to Seller within ten (10) calendar days of discovery thereof;
- 2. the equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the purpose for which it was purchased and the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions provided by Seller;
- 3. no alterations or substitutions have been made in the equipment;
- 4. Seller may require the return of the defective material to establish any claim or make repairs but in no event shall the material be returned without Seller’s consent. All returned equipment or parts must be free from a any hazardous materials;
- 5. no payment or allowances will be made for repairs or alterations in the equipment unless Seller’s prior written approval has been obtained. All removal, shipping, and reinstallation costs shall be to Buyer’s account; and
- 6. Seller shall not be required to honor any warranty obligation until such time as it shall have been paid in full by Buyer.
Patent Warranty
Seller shall defend at its expense any suit or proceeding brought against Buyer based on any claim that the equipment manufactured by Seller, except for equipment/material manufactured and/or designed to Buyer's specifications, infringes any United States patent issued as of the date of the proposal or contract provided Buyer gives to Seller immediate notice in writing of the institution of the suit or proceedings and permits Seller, through its Counsel, to defend the same and gives Seller all needed information, assistance and authority to enable Seller to do so.
On any equipment or component manufactured by others, Seller shall pass through any patent indemnity offered by said manufacturer. Seller's liability shall be limited to rendering reasonable assistance to Buyer to enforce said indemnity, which term shall not be deemed to include the payment of any fees or expenses of Buyer's legal counsel or to require Seller to institute suit or to participate in any such itigation.
Implied Warranties and Disclaimer
THE WARRANTIES FURNISHED BY SELLER AS EXPRESSLY INCLUDED HEREIN CONSTITUTE SELLER'S SOLE OBLIGATION HEREUNDER AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF A FUNDAMENTAL BREACH BY SELLER. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.
Disclaimer Of Warranties
SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR BUYER'S CUSTOMER FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF CONTRACT GOODS, COSTS OF REPLACEMENT POWER OR CONTRACT GOODS, ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE USE OF CONTRACT GOODS OR FACILITIES, OR THE CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES, EVEN IF SELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS DISCLAIMER SHALL APPLY TO INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES BASED UPON ANY CAUSE OF ACTION WHATSOEVER ASSERTED AGAINST SELLER, INCLUDING ONE ARISING OUT OF PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT, ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, GUARANTEE, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER CONTRACT GOODS LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE PERTAINING TO PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE TO THE PROPOSAL OR CONTRACT BY SELLER. BUYER SHALL HOLD SELLER HARMLESS FROM ANY SUCH CLAIMS BY BUYER'S CUSTOMER.
Inspection
If upon receipt of the Contract Goods by Buyer, the same shall not conform to Buyer's order, Buyer shall notify Seller in writing within ten (10) days from receipt of the Contract Goods and before any part of the Contract Goods has been changed from its original condition. Such notification shall provide detailed information as to the nonconformity or shortage and Buyer shall hold the Contract Goods for Seller's disposition and afford Seller a reasonable opportunity to inspect the Contract Goods. Seller may, at its option, replace without charge, refund the purchase price, or make a fair allowance for defects or shortages demonstrated to Seller's satisfaction to have existed at the time of delivery. Seller may require the return of the Contract Goods to establish any claim but in no event shall Contract Goods be returned without Seller's consent.
Limitation Of Liability Of Seller
In addition to the other limitations on Seller's liability provided for herein, in no event will Seller's liability to Buyer for any and all claims, including property damage or personal injury claims, allegedly resulting from breach of contract, warranty, strict liability, tort, or any other theory of liability involving this proposal or contract exceed the amount of the purchase price paid to Seller.
Seller may invoice on an installment basis where the Contract Goods are so delivered.
Price
- Prices are F.O.B. point of shipment.
- Oral and written quotations are subject to acceptance within thirty (30) days from date.
- Prices on equipment of Seller's manufacture are firm, provided it is shipped within the quoted and agreed upon shipment schedule. If Buyer causes shipment to be delayed Seller reserves the right to invoice at Seller's price effective at time of shipment.
- Prices on equipment of other manufacturers are subject to escalator clause of Seller's supplier, if any.
- Any excise, sales, use taxes or other taxes imposed by Federal, State, or municipal authority and incurred by Seller applicable to the material sold, shall be to Buyer's account and are in addition to the prices quoted, unless Buyer provides Seller with a proper tax-exemption certificate. Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller from any taxes, fines, panalties and costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred or paid by Seller arising out of any such claim of exemption. This defense and indemnity requirement shall survive this contract and any releases resulting from same.
Terms
- Terms of payment are thirty (30) days NET from date of invoice, no discounts, unless otherwise specified. Seller may invoice on an installment basis where the Contract Goods are so delivered.
- For late payment, Buyer is subject to a late charge of eighteen percent (18%) of the unpaid fees per annum (1.5%per month) or the maximumallowed by law, whichever is less.
- If Seller does not receive payment in full for the Contract Goods and any monies otherwise due by the due date then Seller may, at its option at any time while the whole or any part of the monies due remain outstanding, take possession of the Contract Goods, or any part, delay or stop future deliveries, and terminate this agreement, in which case Seller is entitled to recover any loss, including loss of profit, which loss will carry interest under paragraph 2 of this Section.
- Pro rata retainage fees or backcharges will not be accepted by Seller.
- Buyer will be responsible for all expenses incurred from any collection proceedings.
Delivery
Delivery dates are estimated by Seller on the basis of the best available information and cannot be guaranteed. Where Contract Goods are delivered in multiple deliveries, Seller may deem each delivery to be a separate contract, and no default or failure by Seller in respect of any one or more installments shall vitiate any contracts with respect to Contract Goods previously delivered or undelivered Force Maieure - Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of delay in shipment or delivery, or failure to manufacture, or failure of equipment to operate, due to causes beyond its reasonable control, such as but not limited to, Acts of God, Acts of Buyer, Acts of Civil or Military Authority, priorities, fires, strikes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, war, riot, delays in transportation, car shortages, and Seller's inability to obtain necessary labor, materials, or manufacturing facilities. In the event of any such delay, the date of delivery shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay and Seller shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in the sales price for increased costs incurred.
All risk of loss or damage to Contract Goods furnished hereunder shall pass to Buyer, F.O.B. point of shipment.
Seller reserves the right to ship all or any part of the Contract Goods from any shipping point of any of its sources of supply other than the shipping point specified herein. Shipment will be made by the method or carrier deemed most feasible by Seller unless otherwise requested in writing by Buyer.
Grant Of Security Interest
As security for the payment in full for the Contract Goods, as a condition of the passage of title to Buyer for the Contract Goods as provided for hereunder, Buyer grants to Seller a first priority security interest in the Contract Goods, wherever located, together with all Accounts, Products and Proceeds of any and all of the Contract Goods (as such terms are defined by the Uniform Commercial Code as from time to time in effect in any applicable jurisdiction). Upon default in payment by Buyer, Seller may exercise all rights of a Secured Pay as provided for by the Uniform Commercial Code
Cancellation
Cancellation of order by Buyer, or any part thereof, will not be effective unless accepted by Seller in writing. Accepted cancellation will be subject to a charge to cover all costs incurred to the date of acceptance, plus reasonable cancellation costs, plus profit on the completed work.
Suspension
In the event Buyer suspends the execution of work, Buyer shall reimburse Seller for all costs incurred by Seller as a result of such suspension, including, without limitation, all borrowing and opportunity costs. In the event the suspension exceeds 180 days in duration, in addition to being entitled to full reimbursement of costs as aforesaid, Seller shall have the ungualified right to cancel the unfinished portion of the contract without liability to Buyer of any kind
General Conditions
- Non-stock Contract Goods made specifically to order are not subject to return for credit. Any portion of nonstock Contract Goods in process of manufacture is not subject to cancellation. Any charges after manufacture has started could necessitate additional charges for work done and material consumed.
- Quotations are merely negotiations to trade and not offers to contract.
- Seller reserves the right to correct any factory, engineering, clerical and/or stenographic errors or omissions.
- Changes in design are made at Seller's discretion. Seller has no obligation to incorporate these changes in units manufactured prior to the change
- It is expressly understood that any and all drawings, instructions, and/or technical and engineering services, which Seller may fumish with reference to the installation or use of its Contract Goods, are furnished solely for the review and approval of Buyer and its engineers. Seller makes no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy or sufficiency of any such information and assumes no obligation or liability for results obtained.
- Waiver by Seller of a breach of any of these Terms and Conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of any other breach.
- To combat corrosion, abrasion, or erosion, or operation at elevated temperatures, any such recommidations will be based on the best available experience of Seller and the supplier of the material, BUT WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE AGAINST THESE EFFECTS.
- All drawings, patterns, specifications and information included in Seller's proposal or contract, and all other information otherwise supplied by Seller to design, manufacture, erect, operate and maintain the Contract Goods shall be the propriety and confidential property of the Seller and shall be returned to Seller at its request. Buyer shall have no rights in Seller's proprietary and confidential property and shall not disclose such proprietary and confidential property to others or allow others to use such property, except as required for the Buyer to obtain service, maintenance, and installation for the Contract Goods purchased from Seller. This clause shall survive the termination of this contract and be in effect as long as the Buyer has possession of any of the Seller's proprietary or confidential property. Ownership of said information shall remain with Seller, and Buyer shall have the right to use said information only for the use and maintenance of the Contract Goods.
NON RETURNABLE PRODUCTS
- Any product that has been used or put into service, except for Warranty or Repair requests.
- Any product that is rejected upon inspection.
- Any pump component that has been modified from its original configuration, such as trimmed impellers.
- Any special-ordered non-standard material of construction.
- Any ball bearings, gaskets, O-rings, and other loose elastomeric components.
- Any special mechanical seals and glands
- Any baseplate assembly that has been drilled for motor mounting or a special order.
- Any columns, shafts and discharge pipe assemblies for vertical sump pumps
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