Terms of Sale
SUPREME PLASTICS TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE
ZIPPAK INTERNATIONAL BV TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE
ZIP PAK
TERMS OF SALE
1.Acceptance.Zip Pak, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., herein referred to as “Zip Pak”, is selling products (“Products”) or services (“Services”) to the customer purchasing Products or Services from Zip Pak, herein referred to as “Purchaser”. These terms and conditions of sale (“Terms”), any Zip Pak quotation, acknowledgment or invoice and all documents incorporated by specific reference herein or therein (“Zip Pak Documents” and together with these Terms, the “Agreement”), constitute the complete terms governing the sale of Products and Services. ZIP PAK HEREBY REJECTS ANY ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS OR CONDITIONS PROPOSED BY PURCHASER, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINED IN ANY OF PURCHASER’S BUSINESS FORMS OR IN PURCHASER’S WEBSITE, AND SUCH ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS WILL BE OF NO EFFECT.No site usage agreement or any other click through agreement on a website will have any binding effect whether or not Zip Pak clicks on an “ok,” “I accept,” or similar acknowledgment. Commencement of any work by Zip Pak or Purchaser’s acceptance of delivery of the Products or Services will manifest Purchaser’s assent to the Agreement. Additional or different terms applicable to a particular sale may be specified in the body of an Zip Pak Document or agreed to in writing by the parties. In the event of a conflict, the following order of precedence will apply: (a) terms agreed to in writing and executed by an authorized officer of Zip Pak; (b) Zip Pak Document terms; (c) these Terms.
2. Quotations.Quotations are only valid in writing and for 30 days from the date of the quotation. All quotations are subject to change or withdrawal without prior notice to Purchaser. Quotations are made subject to approval of Purchaser’s credit. Zip Pak may refuse orders and has no obligation to supply Products or Services unless Zip Pak issues an order acknowledgement or upon the shipment of Products or commencement of Services.
3. Prices and Payment Terms. Prices are in U.S. Dollars and are subject to change without notice. All orders are accepted subject to Zip Pak’s price in effect at time of shipment. Prices do not include any sales, use, value-added or other taxes, import duties, license fees or like charges (“Fees”) related to the sale, importation or use of Products or Services, and Purchaser is responsible for those Fees. If Zip Pak is subsequently required to pay any Fees, Purchaser shall fully defend and indemnify Zip Pak therefor. Terms of payment are 30 days net from the date of Zip Pak’s invoice. Overdue invoices will incur interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, or at the maximum rate allowable by governing law. Purchaser’s inspection rights herein will not affect the payment terms. Under no circumstances will Purchaser have a right of set-off. If Purchaser fails to make any payment as required, Purchaser agrees to indemnify Zip Pak for all associated costs incurred by Zip Pak, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
4. Credit Approval. All shipments are subject to approval by Zip Pak’s credit department. Zip Pak may invoice Purchaser and recover for each shipment as a separate transaction. If, in Zip Pak’s sole judgment, Purchaser’s financial condition is or becomes unsatisfactory, then Zip Pak may, without prejudice to any of its other remedies: (a) defer or decline to make any shipments except upon receipt of satisfactory security or cash payments in advance; and/or (b) terminate any or all of Purchaser’s purchase orders.
5. Cancellation or Modification. Zip Pak may cancel any purchase order or release thereunder, or terminate any agreement relating to the purchase of Zip Pak’s Products or Services upon reasonable prior written notice to Purchaser. Once Zip Pak has accepted a purchase order or begun taking actions with respect to a purchase order, Purchaser cannot cancel or modify that purchase order except with Zip Pak’s written consent. In such event, Purchaser will be liable for cancellation or modification charges and all costs incurred and committed for the order or in connection with the cancellation or modification, as applicable, together with a reasonable allowance for prorated expenses and anticipated profits.
6. Inspection / Non-Conforming Shipments. Purchaser may inspect Products for a period of 15 business days after delivery (“Inspection Period”). Purchaser must notify Zip Pak in writing of any Products that do not conform to the specifications applicable to their sale within the Inspection Period and afford Zip Pak a reasonable opportunity to inspect such Products and cure any nonconformity. If Purchaser fails to provide Zip Pak such written notice within the Inspection Period, Purchaser will be deemed to have accepted the Products. Purchaser may not return any Product without Zip Pak’s prior written authorization. Any return authorized by Zip Pak must be made in accordance with Zip Pak’s return policies. Purchaser will be responsible for all costs associated with returns of Products and will bear the risk of loss, unless Zip Pak agrees otherwise in writing or determines that the Products do not conform to the applicable terms of sale. Any variation in quantities shipped over or under those ordered (not to exceed 10%) will constitute compliance with Purchaser’s order, and the stated price per item will continue to apply.
7. Delivery. Zip Pak anticipates use of common carriers for shipment of Products. The carrier, and not Zip Pak, will bill for freight rates and other shipping charges. Payments for such charges shall be paid by Purchaser directly to the carrier. All Products will be shipped F.O.B. Zip Pak’s facility. Shipping dates are approximate and are based upon prompt receipt of all necessary information from Purchaser. Zip Pak may ship items in a single or multiple shipments. Title to the Products and risk of loss shall pass to Purchaser upon delivery to the common carrier at Zip Pak’s facility. Purchaser assumes all risk and liability for loss and use or misuse by third parties who acquire or use the Products illicitly after delivery. Purchaser must notify Zip Pak and the delivering carrier within 15 business days from date of receipt of Products, of any damage or shortage, and afford Zip Pak a reasonable opportunity to inspect the Products. Any loss occasioned by damage or shrinkage in transit will be for Purchaser’s account, and claims for such loss must be made solely against the carrier.
8. Limited Warranty. Zip Pak warrants that it will convey the Products free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances created by, through or under Zip Pak. Zip Pak further warrants that for a period of 6 months from the date of delivery to the common carrier (the “Warranty Period”), under normal use and given proper installation and maintenance as determined by Zip Pak, the Products: (a) will conform to mutually agreed upon written specifications or other descriptions; and (b) will be free from substantial defects in material and workmanship.
In the event of a breach of the warranties set forth above (the “Warranties”), Zip Pak will, at Zip Pak’s option and as Zip Pak’s sole liability and Purchaser’s sole remedy, repair, replace or credit Purchaser’s account for, any Product that fails to conform to the Warranties, provided that (i) during the Warranty Period Zip Pak is promptly notified in writing upon discovery of such failure with a detailed explanation of any alleged deficiencies; (ii) Zip Pak is given a reasonable opportunity to investigate all claims; and (iii) Zip Pak’s examination of such Product confirms the alleged deficiencies and that the deficiencies were not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, improper installation, unauthorized alteration or repair or improper testing. No Products may be returned to Zip Pak until inspection and approval by Zip Pak.
The Warranty against defects does not apply to: (1) consumable components or ordinary wear items; or (2) use of the Products with equipment, components or parts not specified or supplied by Zip Pak or contemplated under the Product documentation.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, ZIP PAK MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
9. Service Warranty. Zip Pak warrants that (a) it will perform Services in a timely, competent and professional manner and in accordance with industry standards; and (b) the Services shall conform to any mutually agreed upon specifications or statements of work. Purchaser’s sole remedy, and Zip Pak’s sole liability, for a breach of the foregoing warranty is for Zip Pak, at its option, to re-perform the Services or credit Purchaser’s account for such Services.
10. Limitation of Liability and Remedies. ZIP PAK WILL NOT BE LIABLE, AND PURCHASER WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST ZIP PAK, FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DOWN TIME, LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT BASED UPON ZIP PAK’S NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIP PAK’S LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT OR SALE OF ZIP PAK’S PRODUCTS OR SERVICES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SPECIFIC PRODUCTS OR SERVICES AS TO WHICH THE CLAIM IS MADE.
11. Product Use. Purchaser is solely responsible for determining if a Product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for Purchaser’s method of application. Accordingly, and due to the nature and manner of use of Zip Pak’s Products, Zip Pak is not responsible for the results or consequences of use, misuse or application of its Products. All physical properties, statements and recommendations are either based on the tests or experience that Zip Pak believes to be reliable, but they are not guaranteed.
12. Tooling/Molds/Dies. All material, equipment, facilities and special tooling (including tools, jigs, dies, fixtures, molds, patterns, special taps, special gauges, special test equipment and manufacturing aids and replacements thereof) used in the manufacture of the Products will remain the property of Zip Pak. Any material, tooling or equipment furnished to Zip Pak by Purchaser will remain the property of Purchaser with title to and right of possession remaining in Purchaser.
13. Consignment. If Products are sold on a consignment basis, title in such Products will not pass to Purchaser until the earlier of: (a) the time the Product is removed from inventory for use; or (b) the date that is 90 days from the Product’s shipment date. Zip Pak will have a purchase money security interest in consigned Products and may file a financing statement in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code. Purchaser agrees to store consigned Products in a segregated area and will install and/or maintain any signs or other devices to clearly identify the Products as Zip Pak Products. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss of all consigned Products. Purchaser shall insure consigned Products at Purchaser’s expense in amounts at least equal to the replacement value.
14. Ownership of Intellectual Property. All drawings, know-how, designs, specifications, inventions, devices, developments, processes, copyrights and other information or intellectual property disclosed or otherwise provided to Purchaser by Zip Pak and all rights therein (collectively, “Intellectual Property”) will remain the property of Zip Pak and will be kept confidential by Purchaser in accordance with these Terms. Purchaser has no claim to, nor ownership interest in, any Intellectual Property, and such information, in whatever form and any copies thereof, shall be promptly returned to Zip Pak upon request from Zip Pak. Purchaser acknowledges that no license or rights of any sort are granted to Purchaser hereunder in respect of any Intellectual Property, other than the limited right to use Zip Pak’s Products or receive the Services purchased from Zip Pak.
15. Use of Trademarks and Trade Names. Purchaser shall not use, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, Zip Pak’s name, or any other trademark or trade name that is now or may hereafter be owned by Zip Pak (collectively the “Trademarks”), as part of Purchaser’s corporate or business name, or in any way in connection with Purchaser’s business, except in a manner and to the extent authorized herein or otherwise approved by Zip Pak in writing. Purchaser hereby acknowledges Zip Pak’s ownership of the Trademarks and the goodwill associated therewith. Purchaser shall not infringe upon, harm or contest the validity of any Trademarks. Purchaser shall be entitled to use the Trademarks only in connection with the promotion or sale of the Authorized Products pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Purchaser shall reproduce the Trademarks exactly as specified by Zip Pak. Purchaser shall not use the Trademarks in combination with any other trademarks or names. Purchaser agrees that it will not register or attempt to register any Trademark or any colorable imitation thereof (including any non-English language variation thereof), or use such Trademarks for any products or for any purposes other than those set forth in the Agreement. Purchaser shall not at any time during or after termination of the Agreement use in its business any other trademark that is similar to or in any way resembles the Trademarks so as to be likely to cause deception or confusion with the Trademarks. Purchaser shall provide reasonable cooperation to Zip Pak with respect to any efforts of Zip Pak to protect, defend or enforce its rights to the Trademarks. Should Purchaser cease being an authorized customer of Zip Pak for any reason, Purchaser shall immediately discontinue any formerly permitted use of Zip Pak’s name or the Trademarks.
16. Confidential Information. All information furnished or made available by Zip Pak to Purchaser in connection with the subject matter hereof shall be held in confidence by Purchaser. Purchaser agrees not to use (directly or indirectly), or disclose to others, such information without Zip Pak’s prior written consent. The obligations in this section will not apply to any information that: (a) at the time of disclosure was or thereafter becomes generally available to the public by publication or otherwise through no breach by Purchaser of any obligation herein; (b) Purchaser can show by written records was in Purchaser’s possession prior to disclosure by Zip Pak; or (c) is legally made available to Purchaser by or through a third party having no direct or indirect confidentiality obligation to Zip Pak with respect to such information.
17. Audit. Unless agreed to in writing by an officer of Zip Pak, neither Purchaser nor any Purchaser representative, may examine or audit Zip Pak’s cost accounts, books or records of any kind or any matter, or any other data that Zip Pak, in its sole discretion, considers confidential or proprietary.
18. Infringement and Indemnification. Except as set forth below, Zip Pak agrees to defend and indemnify Purchaser against any claims, costs, damages, liability and expenses resulting from actual patent, trademark or copyright infringement, misappropriation of confidential information, or violation of any other Intellectual Property right, domestic or foreign that may arise from the sale of Zip Pak’s proprietary Product to Purchaser as such pertains to the subject matter of the Agreement (each, a “Claim”); provided, however, (a) Purchaser supplies Zip Pak written notice of such Claim immediately after the Purchaser has notice of such Claim, (b) Purchaser cooperates with Zip Pak in the defense and settlement of such Claim; and (c) Purchaser allows Zip Pak the right to defend and settle such Claim at Zip Pak’s expense If a suit or claim results in any injunction or order that would prevent Zip Pak from supplying any part or Product falling under the Agreement, or if the result of such a suit or claim would, in the reasonable opinion of Zip Pak, otherwise cause Zip Pak to be unable to supply such parts or Products, Zip Pak may do one or more of the following: (i) secure an appropriate license to permit Zip Pak to continue supplying those parts or Products; (ii) modify the appropriate part or Product so that it becomes non-infringing; (iii) replace the appropriate part or Product with a non-infringing but practically equivalent part or Product; or (iv) if Zip Pak cannot reasonably accomplish the actions specified in subsections (i) – (iii), then in Zip Pak’s sole discretion, Zip Pak may discontinue selling the part or Product without any further liability to Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Zip Pak shall have no liability or duty to defend and indemnify Purchaser against any Claim relating to: (1) the use of any part or Product, (2) the combination of any part or Product with any other part or product not supplied by Zip Pak, or (3) any part or Product or process that is designed or specified by Purchaser.
19. Zip Pak Employees. Zip Pak sales and service employees do not have the training or authority to make legal representations or enter into any agreements or execute any Purchaser documents affecting legal responsibilities or waiving legal rights, including those regarding the transfer of intellectual property rights or related to privacy laws. Any such representations, agreements or documents will not be binding on Zip Pak or such Zip Pak employees.
20. Service Terms. The following terms and conditions apply to any on-site Services provided by Zip Pak:
A. Services will be provided at Zip Pak’s then current service rates.
B. Purchaser shall prepare the site for the Services. If the site is not prepared for the Services upon Zip Pak service personnel’s arrival at the agreed upon time and date for Services, Zip Pak may charge Purchaser for any delay and/or travel time at Zip Pak’s regular service rates.
C. Purchaser shall provide Zip Pak with advance notice of any rules, regulations, statutes and requirements applicable to the Services, including any required permits and licenses, that are applicable to Purchaser’s local jurisdiction.
D. Zip Pak may refuse, without any liability, to provide Services and to allow Zip Pak service personnel to suspend Services or vacate any site where, in Zip Pak’s opinion, performance of Services would pose a risk to the safety of any person. In such event, Purchaser is responsible for payment of any delay and/or travel time at Zip Pak’s regular service rates.
E. Purchaser is solely liable for all damages or injuries caused or contributed to by Purchaser that may occur on the site, except to the extent damages or injuries are directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Zip Pak service personnel.
F. Purchaser must provide at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation of any Service order. If Purchaser cancels with less than 24 hours’ notice, Purchaser is responsible for any costs incurred by Zip Pak caused by such cancellation.
21. Compliance. Purchaser agrees to comply with all federal, state, local and foreign rules, regulations, ordinances and laws applicable to Purchaser’s obligations hereunder and Purchaser’s use of the Products and Services, including import/export laws, labor laws and anti-corruption laws.
22. Relationship of the Parties. Nothing in the Agreement or the course of dealing of the parties may be construed to constitute the parties hereto as partners, joint venturers or as agents for one another or as authorizing either party to obligate the other in any manner.
23. Force Majeure. Zip Pak will not be responsible for failure to perform in a timely manner under the Agreement when its failure results from events beyond its reasonable control (an event of “Force Majeure”), including acts of God, epidemics, acts of war whether declared or undeclared, blockades, labor disputes (whether of Zip Pak’s employees or the employees of others), raw material shortages and material increases in costs of raw materials. In the event of Force Majeure, the time for performance will extend for such time as reasonably necessary to enable Zip Pak to perform.
24. Assignment; Binding Effect. No assignment of any rights or interest or delegation of any obligation of Purchaser under the Agreement or Purchaser’s purchase order may be made without Zip Pak’s prior written consent. Any attempted assignment will be void. Zip Pak may assign the Agreement or otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under the Agreement. The Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
25. Waiver. In the event of any default by Purchaser, Zip Pak may decline to ship Products or provide Services. If Zip Pak elects to continue shipping or otherwise fails to insist upon strict compliance with the Agreement, Zip Pak’s actions will not constitute a waiver of Purchaser’s default or any other existing or future default, or affect Zip Pak’s legal remedies.
26. Bankruptcy. If either party becomes insolvent, is unable to pay its debts when due, files for or is the subject of involuntary bankruptcy, has a receiver appointed or has its assets assigned, the other party may cancel any unfulfilled obligations hereunder.
27. Limitation of Actions/Choice of Law. Any dispute arising out of or related to the Agreement will be governed by and construed according to the laws of the state of Illinois and litigated exclusively in a state or federal court located in Cook County, Illinois. The parties hereto expressly release and waive any and all rights to a jury trial and consent to have any dispute heard solely by a court of competent jurisdiction. The parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to the Agreement.
28. Survival. Any provisions in the Agreement which, by their nature, extend beyond the termination or expiration of any sale of Products or Services, will remain in effect until fulfilled.
29. Severability. If any provision herein is held to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions herein will remain in effect.
30. Integration and Modification. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Zip Pak and Purchaser with respect to the Products and Services covered by the Agreement, and supersedes any prior agreements, understandings, representations and quotations with respect thereto. No modification hereof will be of any effect unless in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby
31. Child-Resistant & Child-Deterrent Products. All references by Zip Pak to “Child Resistant” refer solely to the possibility that the applicable Products can be part of packaging that may satisfy the requirements of the U.S. Poison Prevention Packaging Act and related regulations (16 CFR 1700) (the “PPPA Requirements”). All references by Zip Pak to “Child-Deterrent” (or other similar phrases) refer generally to packaging meant to discourage young children from opening it, however such Products have not undergone any formal testing for child resistance or deterrence. Products, as packaging components, do not satisfy the PPPA Requirements or any other packaging requirement or standard on their own, and Zip Pak expressly rejects and revokes any statement to the contrary. Certain Products have been included on packaging that satisfies the PPPA Requirements, but no statement by Zip Pak is a guarantee that any specific packaging containing Products will satisfy the PPPA Requirements or any other laws, rules, regulations, standards or requirements. Purchaser hereby releases and indemnifies Zip Pak and affiliates from and against all claims and liabilities arising out of or related to packaging containing Products that is not sufficiently resistant and/or deterrent. All testing parameters, conditions and assumptions included in any lab test or third-party analysis or certification are integral to the results of such, and Zip Pak makes no guarantee that any such results will be repeatable or are applicable in different situations. Purchaser will not in any way state that any packaging including child-deterrent Products are “child resistant” (or the like).
Rev. January 2019
SUPREME PLASTICS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
The Customer’s attention is specifically drawn to Sections 8 and 10 below (Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability and Remedies).
1. Acceptance. Supreme Plastics, a division of ITW Limited, herein referred to as “Supreme Plastics”, is selling products (“Products”) or services (“Services”) to the customer purchasing Products or Services from Supreme Plastics, herein referred to as “Purchaser”. These terms and conditions of sale (“Terms”), any Supreme Plastics quotation, acknowledgment or invoice and all documents incorporated by specific reference herein or therein (“Supreme Plastics Documents” and together with these Terms, the “Agreement”), constitute the complete terms governing the sale of Products and Services. SUPREME PLASTICS HEREBY REJECTS ANY ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS OR CONDITIONS PROPOSED BY PURCHASER, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINED IN ANY OF PURCHASER’S BUSINESS FORMS OR IN PURCHASER’S WEBSITE, AND SUCH ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS WILL BE OF NO EFFECT. No site usage agreement or any other click through agreement on a website will have any binding effect whether or not Supreme Plastics clicks on an “ok,” “I accept,” or similar acknowledgment. Commencement of any work by Supreme Plastics or Purchaser’s acceptance of delivery of the Products or Services will manifest Purchaser’s assent to the Agreement. Additional or different terms applicable to a particular sale may be specified in the body of a Supreme Plastics Document or agreed to in writing by the parties. In the event of a conflict, the following order of precedence will apply: (a) terms agreed to in writing and executed by an authorized officer of Supreme Plastics; (b) Supreme Plastics Document terms; (c) these Terms.
2. Quotations. Quotations are only valid in writing and for 30 days from the date of the quotation. All quotations are subject to change or withdrawal without prior notice to Purchaser. Quotations are made subject to approval of Purchaser’s credit. Supreme Plastics may refuse orders and has no obligation to supply Products or Services unless Supreme Plastics issues an order acknowledgement or upon the shipment of Products or commencement of Services.
3. Prices and Payment Terms. Prices are subject to change without notice. All orders are accepted subject to Supreme Plastics’ price in effect at time of shipment. Prices do not include any sales, use, value-added or other taxes, VAT, import duties, license fees or like charges (“Fees”) related to the sale, importation or use of Products or Services, and Purchaser is responsible for those Fees. If Supreme Plastics is subsequently required to pay any Fees, Purchaser shall fully defend and indemnify Supreme Plastics therefor. Terms of payment are 30 days net from the date of Supreme Plastics’ invoice. Overdue invoices will incur interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, or at the maximum rate allowable by governing law. Purchaser’s inspection rights herein will not affect the payment terms. Under no circumstances will Purchaser have a right of set-off. If Purchaser fails to make any payment as required, Purchaser agrees to indemnify Supreme Plastics for all associated costs incurred by Supreme Plastics, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
4. Credit Approval. All shipments are subject to approval by Supreme Plastics’ credit department. Supreme Plastics may invoice Purchaser and recover for each shipment as a separate transaction. If, in Supreme Plastics’ sole judgment, Purchaser’s financial condition is or becomes unsatisfactory, then Supreme Plastics may, without prejudice to any of its other remedies: (a) defer or decline to make any shipments except upon receipt of satisfactory security or cash payments in advance; and/or (b) terminate any or all of Purchaser’s purchase orders.
5. Cancellation or Modification. Supreme Plastics may cancel any purchase order or release thereunder, or terminate any agreement relating to the purchase of Supreme Plastics’ Products or Services upon reasonable prior written notice to Purchaser. Once Supreme Plastics has accepted a purchase order or begun taking actions with respect to a purchase order, Purchaser cannot cancel or modify that purchase order except with Supreme Plastics’ written consent. In such event, Purchaser will be liable for cancellation or modification charges and all costs incurred and committed for the order or in connection with the cancellation or modification, as applicable, together with a reasonable allowance for prorated expenses and anticipated profits.
6. Inspection / Non-Conforming Shipments. Purchaser may inspect Products for a period of 15 business days after delivery (“Inspection Period”). Purchaser must notify Supreme Plastics in writing of any Products that do not conform to the specifications applicable to their sale within the Inspection Period and afford Supreme Plastics a reasonable opportunity to inspect such Products and cure any nonconformity. If Purchaser fails to provide Supreme Plastics such written notice within the Inspection Period, Purchaser will be deemed to have accepted the Products. Purchaser may not return any Product without Supreme Plastics’ prior written authorization. Any return authorized by Supreme Plastics must be made in accordance with Supreme Plastics’ return policies. Purchaser will be responsible for all costs associated with returns of Products and will bear the risk of loss, unless Supreme Plastics agrees otherwise in writing or determines that the Products do not conform to the applicable terms of sale. Any variation in quantities shipped over or under those ordered (not to exceed 10%) will constitute compliance with Purchaser’s order, and the stated price per item will continue to apply.
7. Delivery. Supreme Plastics anticipates use of common carriers for shipment of Products. The carrier, and not Supreme Plastics, will bill for freight rates and other shipping charges. Payments for such charges shall be paid by Purchaser directly to the carrier. All Products will be shipped F.O.B. Supreme Plastics’ facility. Shipping dates are approximate and are based upon prompt receipt of all necessary information from Purchaser. Supreme Plastics may ship items in a single or multiple shipments. Title to the Products and risk of loss shall pass to Purchaser upon delivery to the common carrier at Supreme Plastics’ facility. Purchaser assumes all risk and liability for loss and use or misuse by third parties who acquire or use the Products illicitly after delivery. Purchaser must notify Supreme Plastics and the delivering carrier within 15 business days from date of receipt of Products, of any damage or shortage, and afford Supreme Plastics a reasonable opportunity to inspect the Products. Any loss occasioned by damage or shrinkage in transit will be for Purchaser’s account, and claims for such loss must be made solely against the carrier.
8. Limited Warranty. Supreme Plastics warrants that it will convey the Products free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances created by, through or under Supreme Plastics. Supreme Plastics further warrants that for a period of 6 months from the date of delivery to the common carrier (the “Warranty Period”), under normal use and given proper installation and maintenance as determined by Supreme Plastics, the Products: (a) will conform to mutually agreed upon written specifications or other descriptions; and (b) will be free from substantial defects in material and workmanship. In the event of a breach of the warranties set forth above (the “Warranties”), Supreme Plastics will, at Supreme Plastics’ option and as Supreme Plastics’ sole liability and Purchaser’s sole remedy, repair, replace or credit Purchaser’s account for, any Product that fails to conform to the Warranties, provided that (i) during the Warranty Period Supreme Plastics is promptly notified in writing upon discovery of such failure with a detailed explanation of any alleged deficiencies; (ii) Supreme Plastics is given a reasonable opportunity to investigate all claims; and (iii) Supreme Plastics’ examination of such Product
confirms the alleged deficiencies and that the deficiencies were not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, improper installation, unauthorized alteration or repair or improper testing. No Products may be returned to Supreme Plastics until inspection and approval by Supreme Plastics. The Warranty against defects does not apply to: (1) consumable components or ordinary wear items; or (2) use of the Products with equipment, components or parts not specified or supplied by Supreme Plastics or contemplated under the Product documentation. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, SUPREME PLASTICS MAKES NO WARRANTY, PROMISSORY CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE). ADDITIONALLY, SUPREME PLASTICS HEREBY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY
9. Service Warranty. Supreme Plastics warrants that (a) it will perform Services in a timely, competent and professional manner and in accordance with industry standards; and (b) the Services shall conform to any mutually agreed upon specifications or statements of work. Purchaser’s sole remedy, and Supreme Plastics’ sole liability, for a breach of the foregoing warranty is for Supreme Plastics, at its option, to re-perform the Services or credit Purchaser’s account for such Services.
10. Limitation of Liability and Remedies. SUPREME PLASTICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE, AND PURCHASER WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST SUPREME PLASTICS, FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DOWN TIME, LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT BASED UPON SUPREME PLASTICS’ NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION. IN NO EVENT WILL SUPREME PLASTICS’ LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT OR SALE OF SUPREME PLASTICS’ PRODUCTS OR SERVICES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SPECIFIC PRODUCTS OR SERVICES AS TO WHICH THE CLAIM IS MADE.
11. Product Use. Purchaser is solely responsible for determining if a Product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for Purchaser’s method of application. Accordingly, and due to the nature and manner of use of Supreme Plastics’ Products, Supreme Plastics is not responsible for the results or consequences of use, misuse or application of its Products. All physical properties, statements and recommendations are either based on the tests or experience that Supreme Plastics believes to be reliable, but they are not guaranteed.
12. Tooling/Molds/Dies. All material, equipment, facilities and special tooling (including tools, jigs, dies, fixtures, molds, patterns, special taps, special gauges, special test equipment and manufacturing aids and replacements thereof) used in the manufacture of the Products will remain the property of Supreme Plastics. Any material, tooling or equipment furnished to Supreme Plastics by Purchaser will remain the property of Purchaser with title to and right of possession remaining in Purchaser.
13. Consignment. If Products are sold on a consignment basis, title in such Products will not pass to Purchaser until the earlier of: (a) the time the Product is removed from inventory for use; or (b) the date that is 90 days from the Product’s shipment date. Supreme Plastics will have a purchase money security interest in consigned Products and may file a financing statement in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code. Purchaser agrees to store consigned Products in a segregated area and will install and/or maintain any signs or other devices to clearly identify the Products as Supreme Plastics Products.
Purchaser assumes the risk of loss of all consigned Products. Purchaser shall insure consigned Products at Purchaser’s expense in amounts at least equal to the replacement value.
14. Ownership of Intellectual Property. All drawings, know-how, designs, specifications, inventions, devices, developments, processes, copyrights and other information or intellectual property disclosed or otherwise provided to Purchaser by Supreme Plastics and all rights therein (collectively, “Intellectual Property”) will remain the property of Supreme Plastics and will be kept confidential by Purchaser in accordance with these Terms. Purchaser has no claim to, nor ownership interest in, any Intellectual Property, and such information, in whatever form and any copies thereof, shall be promptly returned to Supreme Plastics upon request from Supreme Plastics. Purchaser acknowledges that no license or rights of any sort are granted to Purchaser hereunder in respect of any Intellectual Property, other than the limited right to use Supreme Plastics’ Products or receive the Services purchased from Supreme Plastics.
15. Use of Trademarks and Trade Names. Purchaser shall not use, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, Supreme Plastics’ name, or any other trademark or trade name that is now or may hereafter be owned by Supreme Plastics (collectively the “Trademarks”), as part of Purchaser’s corporate or business name, or in any way in connection with Purchaser’s business, except in a manner and to the extent authorized herein or otherwise approved by Supreme Plastics in writing. Purchaser hereby acknowledges Supreme Plastics’ ownership of the Trademarks and the goodwill associated therewith. Purchaser shall not infringe upon, harm or contest the validity of any Trademarks. Purchaser shall be entitled to use the Trademarks only in connection with the promotion or sale of the Authorized Products pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Purchaser shall reproduce the Trademarks exactly as specified by Supreme Plastics. Purchaser shall not use the Trademarks in combination with any other trademarks or names. Purchaser agrees that it will not register or attempt to register any Trademark or any colorable imitation thereof (including any non-English language variation thereof), or use such Trademarks for any products or for any purposes other than those set forth in the Agreement. Purchaser shall not at any time during or after termination of the Agreement use in its business any other trademark that is similar to or in any way resembles the Trademarks so as to be likely to cause deception or confusion with the Trademarks. Purchaser shall provide reasonable cooperation to Supreme Plastics with respect to any efforts of Supreme Plastics to protect, defend or enforce its rights to the Trademarks. Should Purchaser cease being an authorized customer of Supreme Plastics for any reason, Purchaser shall immediately discontinue any formerly permitted use of Supreme Plastics’ name or the Trademarks.
16. Confidential Information. All information furnished or made available by Supreme Plastics to Purchaser in connection with the subject matter hereof shall be held in confidence by Purchaser. Purchaser agrees not to use (directly or indirectly), or disclose to others, such information without Supreme Plastics’ prior written consent. The obligations in this section will not apply to any information that: (a) at the time of disclosure was or thereafter becomes generally available to the public by publication or otherwise through no breach by Purchaser of any obligation herein; (b) Purchaser can show by written records was in Purchaser’s possession prior to disclosure by Supreme Plastics; or (c) is legally made available to Purchaser by or through a third party having no direct or indirect confidentiality obligation to Supreme Plastics with respect to such information.
17. Audit. Unless agreed to in writing by an officer of Supreme Plastics, neither Purchaser nor any Purchaser representative, may examine or audit Supreme Plastics’ cost accounts, books or records of any kind or any matter, or any other data that Supreme Plastics, in its sole discretion, considers confidential or proprietary.
18. Infringement and Indemnification. Except as set forth below, Supreme Plastics agrees to defend and indemnify Purchaser against any claims, costs, damages, liability and expenses resulting from actual patent, trademark or copyright infringement, misappropriation of confidential information, or violation of any other Intellectual Property right, domestic or foreign that may arise from the sale of Supreme Plastics’ proprietary Product to Purchaser as such pertains to the subject matter of the Agreement (each, a “Claim”); provided, however, (a) Purchaser supplies Supreme Plastics written notice of such Claim immediately after the Purchaser has notice of such Claim, (b) Purchaser cooperates with Supreme Plastics in the defense and settlement of such Claim; and (c) Purchaser allows Supreme Plastics the right to defend and settle such Claim at Supreme Plastics’ expense If a suit or claim results in any injunction or order that would prevent Supreme Plastics from supplying any part or Product falling under the Agreement, or if the result of such a suit or claim would, in the reasonable opinion of Supreme Plastics, otherwise cause Supreme Plastics to be unable to supply such parts or Products, Supreme Plastics may do one or more of the following: (i) secure an appropriate license to permit Supreme Plastics to continue supplying those parts or Products; (ii) modify the appropriate part or Product so that it becomes non-infringing; (iii) replace the appropriate part or Product with a non-infringing but practically equivalent part or Product; or (iv) if Supreme Plastics cannot reasonably accomplish the actions specified in subsections (i) – (iii), then in Supreme Plastics’ sole discretion, Supreme Plastics may discontinue selling the part or Product without any further liability to Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Supreme Plastics shall have no liability or duty to defend and indemnify Purchaser against any Claim relating to: (1) the use of any part or Product, (2) the combination of any part or Product with any other part or product not supplied by Supreme Plastics, or (3) any part or Product or process that is designed or specified by Purchaser.
19. Supreme Plastics Employees. Supreme Plastics sales and service employees do not have the training or authority to make legal representations or enter into any agreements or execute any Purchaser documents affecting legal responsibilities or waiving legal rights, including those regarding the transfer of intellectual property rights or related to privacy laws. Any such representations, agreements or documents will not be binding on Supreme Plastics or such Supreme Plastics employees.
20. Service Terms. The following terms and conditions apply to any on-site Services provided by Supreme Plastics:
A. Services will be provided at Supreme Plastics’ then current service rates.
B. Purchaser shall prepare the site for the Services. If the site is not prepared for the Services upon Supreme Plastics service personnel’s arrival at the agreed upon time and date for Services, Supreme Plastics may charge Purchaser for any delay and/or travel time at Supreme Plastics’ regular service rates.
C. Purchaser shall provide Supreme Plastics with advance notice of any rules, regulations, statutes and requirements applicable to the Services, including any required permits and licenses, that are applicable to Purchaser’s local jurisdiction.
D. Supreme Plastics may refuse, without any liability, to provide Services and to allow Supreme Plastics service personnel to suspend Services or vacate any site where, in Supreme Plastics’ opinion, performance of Services would pose a risk to the safety of any person. In such event, Purchaser is responsible for payment of any delay and/or travel time at Supreme Plastics’ regular service rates.
E. Purchaser is solely liable for all damages or injuries caused or contributed to by Purchaser that may occur on the site, except to the extent damages or injuries are directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Supreme Plastics service personnel.
F. Purchaser must provide at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation of any Service order. If Purchaser
cancels with less than 24 hours’ notice, Purchaser is responsible for any costs incurred by Supreme Plastics caused by such cancellation.
21. Compliance. Purchaser agrees to comply with all federal, state, local and foreign rules, regulations, ordinances and laws applicable to Purchaser’s obligations hereunder and Purchaser’s use of the Products and Services, including import/export laws, labor laws and anti-corruption laws.
22. Relationship of the Parties. Nothing in the Agreement or the course of dealing of the parties may be construed to constitute the parties hereto as partners, joint venturers or as agents for one another or as authorizing either party to obligate the other in any manner.
23. Force Majeure. Supreme Plastics will not be responsible for failure to perform in a timely manner under the Agreement when its failure results from events beyond its reasonable control (an event of “Force Majeure”), including acts of God, epidemics, acts of war whether declared or undeclared, blockades, labor disputes (whether of Supreme Plastics’ employees or the employees of others), raw material shortages and material increases in costs of raw materials. In the event of Force Majeure, the time for performance will extend for such time as reasonably necessary to enable Supreme Plastics to perform.
24. Assignment; Binding Effect. No assignment of any rights or interest or delegation of any obligation of Purchaser under the Agreement or Purchaser’s purchase order may be made without Supreme Plastics’ prior written consent. Any attempted assignment will be void. Supreme Plastics may assign the Agreement or otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under the Agreement. The Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
25. Waiver. In the event of any default by Purchaser, Supreme Plastics may decline to ship Products or provide Services. If Supreme Plastics elects to continue shipping or otherwise fails to insist upon strict compliance with the Agreement, Supreme Plastics’ actions will not constitute a waiver of Purchaser’s default or any other existing or future default, or affect Supreme Plastics’ legal remedies.
26. Bankruptcy. If either party becomes insolvent, is unable to pay its debts when due, files for or is the subject of involuntary bankruptcy, has a receiver appointed or has its assets assigned, the other party may cancel any unfulfilled obligations hereunder.
27. Limitation of Actions/Choice of Law. Any dispute arising out of or related to the Agreement and/or any Products or Services will be governed by and construed according to the laws of England and litigated exclusively in the courts of England. The parties hereto expressly release and waive any and all rights to a jury trial and consent to have any dispute heard solely by a court of competent jurisdiction. The parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to the Agreement.
28. Survival. Any provisions in the Agreement which, by their nature, extend beyond the termination or expiration of any sale of Products or Services, will remain in effect until fulfilled.
29. Severability. If any provision herein is held to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions herein will remain in effect.
30. Integration and Modification. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Supreme Plastics and Purchaser with respect to the Products and Services covered by the Agreement, and
supersedes any prior agreements, understandings, representations and quotations with respect thereto. No modification hereof will be of any effect unless in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby.
31. Child-Resistant & Child-Deterrent Products. All references by Zip Pak to “Child Resistant” refer solely to the possibility that the applicable Products can be part of packaging that may satisfy the requirements of the U.S. Poison Prevention Packaging Act and related regulations (16 CFR 1700) (the “PPPA Requirements”). All references by Zip Pak to “Child-Deterrent” (or other similar phrases) refer generally to packaging meant to discourage young children from opening it, however such Products have not undergone any formal testing for child resistance or deterrence. Products, as packaging components, do not satisfy the PPPA Requirements or any other packaging requirement or standard on their own, and Zip Pak expressly rejects and revokes any statement to the contrary. Certain Products have been included on packaging that satisfies the PPPA Requirements, but no statement by Zip Pak is a guarantee that any specific packaging containing Products will satisfy the PPPA Requirements or any other laws, rules, regulations, standards or requirements. Purchaser hereby releases and indemnifies Zip Pak and affiliates from and against all claims and liabilities arising out of or related to packaging containing Products that is not sufficiently resistant and/or deterrent. All testing parameters, conditions and assumptions included in any lab test or third-party analysis or certification are integral to the results of such, and Zip Pak makes no guarantee that any such results will be repeatable or are applicable in different situations. Purchaser will not in any way state that any packaging including child-deterrent Products are “child resistant” (or the like).
Rev. January 2019
ZIPPAK INTERNATIONAL BV
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
The Customer’s attention is specifically drawn to Sections 8 and 10 below (Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability and Remedies).
1. Acceptance. Zippak International BV, herein referred to as “Zippak”, is selling products (“Products”) or services (“Services”) to the customer purchasing Products or Services from Zippak, herein referred to as “Purchaser”. These terms and conditions of sale (“Terms”), any Zippak quotation, acknowledgment or invoice and all documents incorporated by specific reference herein or therein (“Zippak Documents” and together with these Terms, the “Agreement”), constitute the complete terms governing the sale of Products and Services. ZIPPAK HEREBY REJECTS ANY ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS OR CONDITIONS PROPOSED BY PURCHASER, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINED IN ANY OF PURCHASER’S BUSINESS FORMS OR IN PURCHASER’S WEBSITE, AND SUCH ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS WILL BE OF NO EFFECT. No site usage agreement or any other click through agreement on a website will have any binding effect whether or not Zippak clicks on an “ok,” “I accept,” or similar acknowledgment. Commencement of any work by Zippak or Purchaser’s acceptance of delivery of the Products or Services will manifest Purchaser’s assent to the Agreement. Additional or different terms applicable to a particular sale may be specified in the body of a Zippak Document or agreed to in writing by the parties. In the event of a conflict, the following order of precedence will apply: (a) terms agreed to in writing and executed by an authorized officer of Zippak; (b) Zippak Document terms; (c) these Terms.
2. Quotations. Quotations are only valid in writing and for 30 days from the date of the quotation. All quotations are subject to change or withdrawal without prior notice to Purchaser. Quotations are made subject to approval of Purchaser’s credit. Zippak may refuse orders and has no obligation to supply Products or Services unless Zippak issues an order acknowledgement or upon the shipment of Products or commencement of Services.
3. Prices and Payment Terms. Prices are subject to change without notice. All orders are accepted subject to Zippak’ price in effect at time of shipment. Prices do not include any sales, use, value-added or other taxes, VAT, import duties, license fees or like charges (“Fees”) related to the sale, importation or use of Products or Services, and Purchaser is responsible for those Fees. If Zippak is subsequently required to pay any Fees, Purchaser shall fully defend and indemnify Zippak therefor. Terms of payment are 30 days net from the date of Zippak’ invoice. Overdue invoices will incur interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, or at the maximum rate allowable by governing law. Purchaser’s inspection rights herein will not affect the payment terms. Under no circumstances will Purchaser have a right of set-off. If Purchaser fails to make any payment as required, Purchaser agrees to indemnify Zippak for all associated costs incurred by Zippak, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
4. Credit Approval. All shipments are subject to approval by Zippak’ credit department. Zippak may invoice Purchaser and recover for each shipment as a separate transaction. If, in Zippak’ sole judgment, Purchaser’s financial condition is or becomes unsatisfactory, then Zippak may, without prejudice to any of its other remedies: (a) defer or decline to make any shipments except upon receipt of satisfactory security or cash payments in advance; and/or (b) terminate any or all of Purchaser’s purchase orders.
5. Cancellation or Modification. Once Zippak has accepted a purchase order or begun taking actions with respect to a purchase order, Purchaser cannot cancel or modify that purchase order except with
Zippak’ written consent. In such event, Purchaser will be liable for cancellation or modification charges and all costs incurred and committed for the order or in connection with the cancellation or modification, as applicable, together with a reasonable allowance for prorated expenses and anticipated profits.
6. Inspection / Non-Conforming Shipments. Purchaser may inspect Products for a period of 15 business days after delivery (“Inspection Period”). Purchaser must notify Zippak in writing of any Products that do not conform to the specifications applicable to their sale within the Inspection Period and afford Zippak a reasonable opportunity to inspect such Products and cure any nonconformity. If Purchaser fails to provide Zippak such written notice within the Inspection Period, Purchaser will be deemed to have accepted the Products. Purchaser may not return any Product without Zippak’ prior written authorization. Any return authorized by Zippak must be made in accordance with Zippak’ return policies. Purchaser will be responsible for all costs associated with returns of Products and will bear the risk of loss, unless Zippak agrees otherwise in writing or determines that the Products do not conform to the applicable terms of sale. Any variation in quantities shipped over or under those ordered (not to exceed 10%) will constitute compliance with Purchaser’s order, and the stated price per item will continue to apply.
7. Delivery. Zippak anticipates use of common carriers for shipment of Products. The carrier, and not Zippak, will bill for freight rates and other shipping charges. Payments for such charges shall be paid by Purchaser directly to the carrier. All Products will be shipped F.O.B. Zippak’ facility. Shipping dates are approximate and are based upon prompt receipt of all necessary information from Purchaser. Zippak may ship items in a single or multiple shipments. Title to the Products and risk of loss shall pass to Purchaser upon delivery to the common carrier at Zippak’ facility. Purchaser assumes all risk and liability for loss and use or misuse by third parties who acquire or use the Products illicitly after delivery. Purchaser must notify Zippak and the delivering carrier within 15 business days from date of receipt of Products, of any damage or shortage, and afford Zippak a reasonable opportunity to inspect the Products. Any loss occasioned by damage or shrinkage in transit will be for Purchaser’s account, and claims for such loss must be made solely against the carrier.
8. Limited Warranty. Zippak warrants that it will convey the Products free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances created by, through or under Zippak. Zippak further warrants that for a period of 6 months from the date of delivery to the common carrier (the “Warranty Period”), under normal use and given proper installation and maintenance as determined by Zippak, the Products: (a) will conform to mutually agreed upon written specifications or other descriptions; and (b) will be free from substantial defects in material and workmanship. In the event of a breach of the warranties set forth above (the “Warranties”), Zippak will, at Zippak’ option and as Zippak’ sole liability and Purchaser’s sole remedy, repair, replace or credit Purchaser’s account for, any Product that fails to conform to the Warranties, provided that (i) during the Warranty Period Zippak is promptly notified in writing upon discovery of such failure with a detailed explanation of any alleged deficiencies; (ii) Zippak is given a reasonable opportunity to investigate all claims; and (iii) Zippak’ examination of such Product confirms the alleged deficiencies and that the deficiencies were not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, improper installation, unauthorized alteration or repair or improper testing. No Products may be returned to Zippak until inspection and approval by Zippak. The Warranty against defects does not apply to: (1) consumable components or ordinary wear items; or (2) use of the Products with equipment, components or parts not specified or supplied by Zippak or contemplated under the Product documentation.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, ZIPPAK MAKES NO WARRANTY, PROMISSORY CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE). ADDITIONALLY, ZIPPAK HEREBY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY
9. Service Warranty. Zippak warrants that (a) it will perform Services in a timely, competent and professional manner and in accordance with industry standards; and (b) the Services shall conform to any mutually agreed upon specifications or statements of work. Purchaser’s sole remedy, and Zippak’ sole liability, for a breach of the foregoing warranty is for Zippak, at its option, to re-perform the Services or credit Purchaser’s account for such Services.
10. Limitation of Liability and Remedies. ZIPPAK WILL NOT BE LIABLE, AND PURCHASER WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST ZIPPAK, FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DOWN TIME, LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT BASED UPON ZIPPAK’ NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIPPAK’ LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT OR SALE OF ZIPPAK’ PRODUCTS OR SERVICES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SPECIFIC PRODUCTS OR SERVICES AS TO WHICH THE CLAIM IS MADE.
11. Product Use. Purchaser is solely responsible for determining if a Product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for Purchaser’s method of application. Accordingly, and due to the nature and manner of use of Zippak’ Products, Zippak is not responsible for the results or consequences of use, misuse or application of its Products. All physical properties, statements and recommendations are either based on the tests or experience that Zippak believes to be reliable, but they are not guaranteed.
12. Tooling/Molds/Dies. All material, equipment, facilities and special tooling (including tools, jigs, dies, fixtures, molds, patterns, special taps, special gauges, special test equipment and manufacturing aids and replacements thereof) used in the manufacture of the Products will remain the property of Zippak. Any material, tooling or equipment furnished to Zippak by Purchaser will remain the property of Purchaser with title to and right of possession remaining in Purchaser.
13. Consignment. If Products are sold on a consignment basis, title in such Products will not pass to Purchaser until the earlier of: (a) the time the Product is removed from inventory for use; or (b) the date that is 90 days from the Product’s shipment date. Zippak will have a purchase money security interest in consigned Products and may file a financing statement in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code. Purchaser agrees to store consigned Products in a segregated area and will install and/or maintain any signs or other devices to clearly identify the Products as Zippak Products. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss of all consigned Products. Purchaser shall insure consigned Products at Purchaser’s expense in amounts at least equal to the replacement value.
14. Ownership of Intellectual Property. All drawings, know-how, designs, specifications, inventions, devices, developments, processes, copyrights and other information or intellectual property disclosed or otherwise provided to Purchaser by Zippak and all rights therein (collectively, “Intellectual Property”) will remain the property of Zippak and will be kept confidential by Purchaser in accordance with these Terms. Purchaser has no claim to, nor ownership interest in, any Intellectual Property, and such
information, in whatever form and any copies thereof, shall be promptly returned to Zippak upon request from Zippak. Purchaser acknowledges that no license or rights of any sort are granted to Purchaser hereunder in respect of any Intellectual Property, other than the limited right to use Zippak’ Products or receive the Services purchased from Zippak.
15. Use of Trademarks and Trade Names. Purchaser shall not use, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, Zippak’ name, or any other trademark or trade name that is now or may hereafter be owned by Zippak (collectively the “Trademarks”), as part of Purchaser’s corporate or business name, or in any way in connection with Purchaser’s business, except in a manner and to the extent authorized herein or otherwise approved by Zippak in writing. Purchaser hereby acknowledges Zippak’ ownership of the Trademarks and the goodwill associated therewith. Purchaser shall not infringe upon, harm or contest the validity of any Trademarks. Purchaser shall be entitled to use the Trademarks only in connection with the promotion or sale of the Authorized Products pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Purchaser shall reproduce the Trademarks exactly as specified by Zippak. Purchaser shall not use the Trademarks in combination with any other trademarks or names. Purchaser agrees that it will not register or attempt to register any Trademark or any colorable imitation thereof (including any non-English language variation thereof), or use such Trademarks for any products or for any purposes other than those set forth in the Agreement. Purchaser shall not at any time during or after termination of the Agreement use in its business any other trademark that is similar to or in any way resembles the Trademarks so as to be likely to cause deception or confusion with the Trademarks. Purchaser shall provide reasonable cooperation to Zippak with respect to any efforts of Zippak to protect, defend or enforce its rights to the Trademarks. Should Purchaser cease being an authorized customer of Zippak for any reason, Purchaser shall immediately discontinue any formerly permitted use of Zippak’ name or the Trademarks.
16. Confidential Information. All information furnished or made available by Zippak to Purchaser in connection with the subject matter hereof shall be held in confidence by Purchaser. Purchaser agrees not to use (directly or indirectly), or disclose to others, such information without Zippak’ prior written consent. The obligations in this section will not apply to any information that: (a) at the time of disclosure was or thereafter becomes generally available to the public by publication or otherwise through no breach by Purchaser of any obligation herein; (b) Purchaser can show by written records was in Purchaser’s possession prior to disclosure by Zippak; or (c) is legally made available to Purchaser by or through a third party having no direct or indirect confidentiality obligation to Zippak with respect to such information.
17. Audit. Unless agreed to in writing by an officer of Zippak, neither Purchaser nor any Purchaser representative, may examine or audit Zippak’ cost accounts, books or records of any kind or any matter, or any other data that Zippak, in its sole discretion, considers confidential or proprietary.
18. Infringement and Indemnification. Except as set forth below, Zippak agrees to defend and indemnify Purchaser against any claims, costs, damages, liability and expenses resulting from actual patent, trademark or copyright infringement, misappropriation of confidential information, or violation of any other Intellectual Property right, domestic or foreign that may arise from the sale of Zippak’ proprietary Product to Purchaser as such pertains to the subject matter of the Agreement (each, a “Claim”); provided, however, (a) Purchaser supplies Zippak written notice of such Claim immediately after the Purchaser has notice of such Claim, (b) Purchaser cooperates with Zippak in the defense and settlement of such Claim; and (c) Purchaser allows Zippak the right to defend and settle such Claim at Zippak’ expense If a suit or claim results in any injunction or order that would prevent Zippak from
supplying any part or Product falling under the Agreement, or if the result of such a suit or claim would, in the reasonable opinion of Zippak, otherwise cause Zippak to be unable to supply such parts or Products, Zippak may do one or more of the following: (i) secure an appropriate license to permit Zippak to continue supplying those parts or Products; (ii) modify the appropriate part or Product so that it becomes non-infringing; (iii) replace the appropriate part or Product with a non-infringing but practically equivalent part or Product; or (iv) if Zippak cannot reasonably accomplish the actions specified in subsections (i) – (iii), then in Zippak’ sole discretion, Zippak may discontinue selling the part or Product without any further liability to Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Zippak shall have no liability or duty to defend and indemnify Purchaser against any Claim relating to: (1) the use of any part or Product, (2) the combination of any part or Product with any other part or product not supplied by Zippak, or (3) any part or Product or process that is designed or specified by Purchaser.
19. Service Terms. The following terms and conditions apply to any on-site Services provided by Zippak:
A. Services will be provided at Zippak’ then current service rates.
B. Purchaser shall prepare the site for the Services. If the site is not prepared for the Services upon Zippak service personnel’s arrival at the agreed upon time and date for Services, Zippak may charge Purchaser for any delay and/or travel time at Zippak’ regular service rates.
C. Purchaser shall provide Zippak with advance notice of any rules, regulations, statutes and requirements applicable to the Services, including any required permits and licenses, that are applicable to Purchaser’s local jurisdiction.
D. Zippak may refuse, without any liability, to provide Services and to allow Zippak service personnel to suspend Services or vacate any site where, in Zippak’ opinion, performance of Services would pose a risk to the safety of any person. In such event, Purchaser is responsible for payment of any delay and/or travel time at Zippak’ regular service rates.
E. Purchaser is solely liable for all damages or injuries caused or contributed to by Purchaser that may occur on the site, except to the extent damages or injuries are directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Zippak service personnel.
F. Purchaser must provide at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation of any Service order. If Purchaser cancels with less than 24 hours’ notice, Purchaser is responsible for any costs incurred by Zippak caused by such cancellation.
20. Compliance. Purchaser agrees to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances and laws applicable to Purchaser’s obligations hereunder and Purchaser’s use of the Products and Services, including import/export laws, labor laws and anti-corruption laws.
21. Relationship of the Parties. Nothing in the Agreement or the course of dealing of the parties may be construed to constitute the parties hereto as partners, joint venturers or as agents for one another or as authorizing either party to obligate the other in any manner.
22. Force Majeure. Zippak will not be responsible for failure to perform in a timely manner under the Agreement when its failure results from events beyond its reasonable control (an event of “Force Majeure”), including acts of God, epidemics, acts of war whether declared or undeclared, blockades, labor disputes (whether of Zippak’ employees or the employees of others), raw material shortages and material increases in costs of raw materials. In the event of Force Majeure, the time for performance will extend for such time as reasonably necessary to enable Zippak to perform.
23. Assignment; Binding Effect. No assignment of any rights or interest or delegation of any obligation of Purchaser under the Agreement or Purchaser’s purchase order may be made without Zippak’ prior written consent. Any attempted assignment will be void. Zippak may assign the Agreement or otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under the Agreement. The Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
24. Waiver. In the event of any default by Purchaser, Zippak may decline to ship Products or provide Services. If Zippak elects to continue shipping or otherwise fails to insist upon strict compliance with the Agreement, Zippak’ actions will not constitute a waiver of Purchaser’s default or any other existing or future default, or affect Zippak’ legal remedies.
25. Bankruptcy. If either party becomes insolvent, is unable to pay its debts when due, files for or is the subject of involuntary bankruptcy, has a receiver appointed or has its assets assigned, the other party may cancel any unfulfilled obligations hereunder.
26. Choice of Law. Any dispute arising out of or related to the Agreement and/or any Products or Services will be governed by and construed according to the laws of the Netherlands. The parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to the Agreement. All disputes arising out of or in connection with the present contract shall be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands and shall be conducted in English.
27. Survival. Any provisions in the Agreement which, by their nature, extend beyond the termination or expiration of any sale of Products or Services, will remain in effect until fulfilled.
28. Severability. If any provision herein is held to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions herein will remain in effect.
29. Integration and Modification. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Zippak and Purchaser with respect to the Products and Services covered by the Agreement, and supersedes any prior agreements, understandings, representations and quotations with respect thereto. No modification hereof will be of any effect unless in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby.
30. Child-Resistant & Child-Deterrent Products. All references by Zip Pak to “Child Resistant” refer solely to the possibility that the applicable Products can be part of packaging that may satisfy the requirements of the U.S. Poison Prevention Packaging Act and related regulations (16 CFR 1700) (the “PPPA Requirements”). All references by Zip Pak to “Child-Deterrent” (or other similar phrases) refer generally to packaging meant to discourage young children from opening it, however such Products have not undergone any formal testing for child resistance or deterrence. Products, as packaging components, do not satisfy the PPPA Requirements or any other packaging requirement or standard on their own, and Zip Pak expressly rejects and revokes any statement to the contrary. Certain Products have been included on packaging that satisfies the PPPA Requirements, but no statement by Zip Pak is a guarantee that any specific packaging containing Products will satisfy the PPPA Requirements or any other laws, rules, regulations, standards or requirements. Purchaser hereby releases and indemnifies Zip Pak and affiliates from and against all claims and liabilities arising out of or related to packaging containing Products that is not sufficiently resistant and/or deterrent. All testing parameters, conditions and assumptions included in any lab test or third-party analysis or certification are integral to the results of such, and Zip Pak makes no guarantee that any such results will be repeatable or are applicable in different situations. Purchaser will not in any way state that any packaging including child-deterrent Products are “child resistant” (or the like).
Rev. January 2019