COMPOSITES
ONE LLC
Standard Terms and
Conditions of Sale
1. OFFER
AND ACCEPTANCE. These Standard Terms and Conditions are a part of, and
govern, all transactions between Composites One LLC ("Composites
One") and you, the Buyer ("you" or "Buyer"), and
supersede any terms and conditions in any of Buyer’s documents. You may submit, accept or confirm orders
using your form documents; provided, however, that no terms or conditions
therein shall apply. If any form document you submit to Composites One
constitutes an offer or acceptance of an offer to purchase products from
Composites One, these Standard Terms shall govern the resulting contract. Your
acceptance of any offer by Composites One to sell products to you must be
limited to these Standard Terms and the additional terms set forth by
Composites One in such offer. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT COMPOSITES ONE
OBJECTS TO ANY ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN ANY
ACCEPTANCE OR ANY OFFER MADE BY YOU. Composites One shall not be deemed to have
waived this provision if it fails to object to the conditions appearing in,
incorporated by reference, or attached to any Buyer's document. Buyer's acceptance
of products called for in either a sales contract of Composites One or in a
purchase order accepted by Composites One shall constitute Buyer's acceptance
of these Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.
2.
PRICE, QUANTITY AND SUBJECT MATTER. The price, quantity and subject
matter of the products to be provided are specified on the applicable
Composites One order confirmation or invoice.
Prices do not include shipping, insurance, sales or excise taxes, customs
or duties; such charges may be separately itemized on the invoice and shall by
paid by Buyer. Delivery by Composites One of 5% more or less products than the
quantities specified on the invoice shall be deemed to be delivery of products
ordered. The quantities and weight of products shown in the order confirmation
or invoice shall govern all disputes between the parties, unless Buyer gives
notice of shortage to the agent of delivering carrier and Composites One within
24 hours after receipt of products by Buyer.
A restocking charge will be assessed on
returned goods.
3.
PAYMENT TERMS. If Composites One extends credit to you, payment is due
within thirty (30) days after the date of invoice. (Terms are subject to credit approval) Any and all clerical or stenographic errors on the invoice are
subject to correction by Composites One at any time. Composites One may assess
a finance charge against amount owed by you at the monthly rate of 1.5% (or the
maximum rate permitted by law) for each month that payment is late. You agree
to pay Composites One's reasonable costs of collection, including attorney's
fees for delinquent accounts. Title to the products sold hereunder shall remain
with Composites One until the entire purchase price and all other charges and
expenses are paid. Until full payment is made Composites One shall also have
continuing senior security interests in all products delivered to Buyer, as
well as all proceeds, replacements, or substitutions of the products. Upon
default by the Buyer for any reason, Composites One may, without notice to the
Buyer, declare all liabilities and obligations immediately due and payable and
shall have all rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform
Commercial Code.
4.
CONTAINER DEPOSIT. Composites One may require a deposit for the return
of all product containers, which remain Composites One's property. This deposit
must be paid in full when the purchase price is due. Composites One will refund
such deposit to Buyer provided: (i) product containers are returned to
Composites One's original point of shipment within ninety (90) days from date
of invoice; (ii) Buyer has paid in full all freight charges for the return of
product containers; and (iii) all returned product containers are the same as
originally shipped and show no evidence of abuse or use for purposes other than
storing original contents. Composites One may charge Buyer for any necessary
cleaning or repair due to damage, and may deduct these costs from the deposit.
Buyer shall place all product container numbers on bills of lading and shipping
papers to permit Composites One to facilitate identification and return of any
deposit to Buyer.
5.
DELIVERY. Unless otherwise specifically provided, delivery of
products is F.O.B. Composites One's shipping point. Risk of loss or damage
shall pass to Buyer upon delivery of the products by Composites One to a
carrier. Delivery, shipment and other performance dates are estimates only, and
in no event shall Composites One have any liability for loss of use or for any
direct, consequential, or incidental damages resulting from any delay or
failure in delivery, regardless of the reason(s) for such delay or failure.
6. DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES. COMPOSITES ONE DOES NOT MANUFACTURE ANY
PRODUCTS, BUT DISTRIBUTES PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY OTHERS. COMPOSITES ONE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ANY WARRANTY REGARDING NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT,
PATENTABILITY OR PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, AND ANY WARRANTY REGARDING CONDITION,
COLOR, USE, SHELF-LIFE, HANDLING, OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCTS
SOLD HEREUNDER. Composites One agrees
to make available, at Buyer's request and expense, copes of all warranties made
by any manufacturer regarding products sold by Composites One, and to the
extent they are assignable, to assign them to the Buyer. COMPOSITES ONE MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY WARRANTIES MADE BY MANUFACTURER OF PRODUCTS
SOLD BY COMPOSITES ONE, NOR WITH RESPECT TO THE NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT,
PATENTABILITY, OR PROPRIETARY RIGHTS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS. Composites One will use reasonable efforts
to cooperate with Buyer in Buyer’s tender of warranty claims to the applicable
manufacturer, provided that Buyer provides notice of any claimed defect within
15 days after Buyer's receipt of such products or the original date fixed for
delivery.
7.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. COMPOSITES ONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER
PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST TIME, LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, DAMAGES
FROM DELAYED OR FAILED SHIPMENT, OR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS) ARISING FROM
TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN YOU AND COMPOSITES ONE, NOR FROM HANDLING, USE, STORAGE
METHODS, OR POSSESSION OF ITS PRODUCTS. YOU AGREE THAT COMPOSITES ONE IS NOT
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS CONNECTED WITH THE APPLICABILITY OR ACCURACY OF
ANY ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WRITTEN OR ORAL, GIVEN BY COMPOSITES ONE, ITS AGENTS
OR EMPLOYEES. COMPOSITES ONE'S TOTAL LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF
TRANSACTIONS WITH YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PRICE PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCTS
GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.
8. INDEMNIFICATION. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Composites One, its affiliates, and employees and agents of any of them, from
and against any and all actual or threatened liabilities, damages, losses, demands,
judgments, causes of action, claims (including but not limited to, claims of
patent, copyright and/or trade secret infringement), expenses, and costs
including attorney's fees and investigation, fines, penalties, and any other
charges which arise from or relate to Buyer's actual or intended use of the
products, or the performance, non-performance or purported performance of any
covenant or agreement, or the breach of any representation, warranty, covenant
or agreement hereunder.
9.
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. All orders are subject to cancellation by Composites
One without liability in the event of any material adverse change in the cost
or availability of materials or other unforeseen circumstances. Neither party
shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond
reasonable control, including, without limitation, any acts of God, wars,
fires, floods, accidents, labor disputes, shortages, governmental actions, or
equipment failures.
10.
CONFIDENTIALITY. Composites One and its agents and employees are
under no obligation whatsoever to treat as confidential any disclosures made by
you, your agents or employees, in connection with any transaction between the
parties, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Composites One or required by
law.
11.
MODIFICATIONS. No amendment change, alteration, modification, or waiver
of any of the provisions hereof shall be binding on Composites One unless made
in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Composites One.
Failure of Composites One to enforce any rights arising under the contract,
including a breach or default by Buyer, shall not be construed as a waiver of
any other rights of Composites One or any other breach or default by Buyer.
Should Buyer breach this contract in any manner, Buyer shall be liable to
Composites One for all costs and expenses incurred by Composites One as a
result, including reasonable attorney's fees. Composites One reserves the right
to assign or subcontract any or all of its rights and obligations hereunder,
without the consent of the Buyer, and without notice to the Buyer. The rights
and obligations of Buyer hereunder may not be assigned without the prior
written consent of Composites One.
12.
TERMINATION. Composites One may terminate the contract, in whole or in
part, at any time, upon written notice to Buyer. Composites One shall not be
liable to Buyer for any losses, damages or expenses resulting from such
termination. Upon termination by Composites One, all charges for products
shipped and any ancillary charges shall be immediately due and payable by
Buyer. This right of termination shall be additional to any and all rights
Composites One otherwise possesses. Buyer may not cancel or defer delivery of
any orders without Composites One's written consent, and then only upon terms
that fully indemnify Composites One against any and all loss.
13.
LIMITATIONS FOR SUITS. Any action
relating to these Terms and Conditions, or to the parties' business
relationship must be brought within one (1) year after such cause of action has
accrued, or it shall be time-barred, notwithstanding any statutory limitations
period to the contrary, EXCEPT FOR AN ACTION BY COMPOSITES ONE FOR THE PRICE.
For any action for the price brought by Composites One against Buyer, the
4-year limitations period or other limitations period then in force under the
applicable statute shall apply.
14.
FEDERAL LABOR LAWS. Composites
One hereby certifies that all products sold were produced in compliance with
all applicable requirements of Sections 6, 7 and 12 of the Fair Labor Standards
Act of 1938, as amended, and of regulations and orders of the Administrator of
the Wage and Hour Divisions under Section 14 thereof.
15.
GOVERNING LAW. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Illinois
without regard to that state's conflict of laws principles. Buyer agrees that
jurisdiction and venue of any legal action relating to the transactions shall
be in the State of Illinois.