ELEVATOR CONCEPTS LTD
Standard FOB Domestic Terms & Conditions of Sale
ACCEPTANCE
All orders are subject to acceptance or rejection by us, and are subject
to the terms and condition set forth herein. No order shall be accepted
and no conditions or terms stated by the Purchaser shall modify or
become part of this contract unless specifically approved in writing
by an officer of Elevator Concepts LTD.
DELIVERY
Unless otherwise stated in this proposal, all shipments are F.O.B. our
plant, and all costs of transportation shall be the responsibility
of Purchaser. Delivery to a shipping agent shall constitute delivery
to the Purchaser, and Purchaser shall bear all risk of loss or damage
in transit. Shipping dates are approximate and Elevator Concepts assumes
no liability for any loss, damage, or consequential damages due to
delay of delivery.
We shall not be responsible for delays or extra costs
caused by any circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited
to negligent acts or omissions of Purchaser, Owner, Architect, Contractor
and its other Subcontractors; fire; theft; vandalism; weather conditions
and other acts of nature; civil disturbances; and acts of war, except
where such circumstance occurs due to Subcontractor's sole negligence.
It is agreed that maintaining the project schedule is
part of the scope of work of this proposal. In the event of a change
in the project schedule, when caused by necessity or convenience of the
Owner, Contractor or other subcontractors; or fire, theft, vandalism,
weather conditions and other acts of nature, civil disturbances and acts
of war at or near the project site, Subcontractor shall be entitled to
an equitable adjustment to the contract sum based on Subcontractor's
actual cost to comply with schedule changes. Schedule changes must be
presented in writing no less than 72 hours prior.
No assessment for liquidated damages, penalties, loss
or expense based on completion date of the work of this subcontract shall
be made against us unless the specific amounts and terms for same are
set forth in this proposal. No assessment shall be made against us without
10 days written notice of intent to commence assessment. No assessment
for liquidated damages shall be made against us unless the Owner or the
Owner's agent notifies the Purchaser in writing that we are responsible
for actual damages, a copy of which the Purchaser shall forward to us
within 24 hours or receipt. In no event shall the we be responsible for
any delays, liquidated damages, penalties, loss or expense due to circumstances
or events beyond its direct control. In no event shall any damages assessed
us exceed actual damages incurred by the Owner which are attributable
to us.
PAYMENT TERMS
The price of all material ready for delivery at our plant or delivered
to the Purchaser shall be billed monthly. Payment due net 30 days from
invoice date unless otherwise stated in this proposal. All sums not
paid shall bear interest at 2% per month, and all costs incurred in
collection including court and legal fees shall become due and payable.
We shall not be obligated to continue work or provide warranty service
if payments are in default.
Title remains with us until paid in full. We retain
the right to remove any equipment installed and not paid for. Costs incurred
in such removal will be Purchaser's responsibility. We retain the right
to file a lien until fully paid. All sums earned by Purchaser up to the
amount of this proposal, if and when paid to Purchaser by the Owner either
directly, or through the Owner's agent, or through joint checks, shall
constitute a trust fund for payment of all sums due us as per the terms
and conditions herein. Such sums due us shall not be payable to Purchaser,
or to anyone else claiming in Purchaser's stead, including but not limited
to a Trustee in bankruptcy or receivership.
Should the project be canceled, this contract may be
nullified, at our option, upon the payment of all costs incurred up to
the time of notification of cancellation whether previously invoiced
or not.
We shall not be required to provide, without equitable
adjustment to the contract, any additional device or service required
by any governing authority after the date of this contract.
RESPONSIBLITY
Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold us harmless from all damages,
claims, suits, expenses and payments resulting from loss, damage, or
injury including death, resulting from the performance of this contract
or from the operation of the elevators before or after final acceptance,
except as directly due to acts or omissions occasioned by our negligence.
It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to prepare,
submit and obtain licenses and permits as may be required in conjunction
with the receipt, possession, installation and operation of this equipment,
and to pay all costs and taxes associated herewith. Purchaser represents
that it is qualified in all respects to install the equipment furnished
under this proposal in accordance with our instructions and all applicable
codes and laws.
It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to establish
the suitability of the equipment purchased for the purpose intended,
and that all site work conforms to our shop drawings. Elevator Concepts
LTD warrants that the equipment supplied hereunder shall conform to its
shop drawings and published specifications. No other conformance or suitability
is claimed or implied, and we shall not be responsible for any loss or
damage due to any reason other than those specified in the provisions
of of the Owner's Limited Warranty, included herein by reference.
SUCCESSORS
This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
successors, heirs and assigns of both parties. Assignments shall not
be made by either party unless approved prior to such assignment in
writing.
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