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ACCEPTANCE AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Phoenix Equipment Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Phoenix”) shall not be bound by this Purchase Order ("order") until the vendor named on the face hereof ("Seller") shall become bound hereby. Seller shall be bound by this Order, including these Terms and Conditions, when it executes and returns the acknowledgment copy hereof or when it delivers to Phoenix any of the Materials, products or services ("Material") ordered herein and Phoenix accepts such Material. THIS ORDER MAY BE ACCEPTED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY ACCEPTANCE BY SELLER WHICH IS QUALIFIED OR WHICH CONTAINS ANY DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TERMS OR CONDITIONS SHALL CONSTITUTE AN ACCEPTANCE, BUT SUCH QUALIFICATION OR DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TERMS OR CONDITIONS SHALL BE INAPPLICABLE AND OF NO EFFECT TO PHOENIX. This Order, including these Terms and Conditions shall constitute the agreement between Phoenix and Seller with respect to Material to be purchased herein and this order specifies the full understanding of the parties hereto and sets forth a complete allocation of the risks between them. No oral statements or representations of any kind by Phoenix shall be deemed to be a part of this Order, and Phoenix shall not be bound by same. There are no agreements, understandings, or covenants between Phoenix and Seller of any kind, expressed or implied, oral or otherwise, which have not been set forth or referenced herein. No modification of, addition to, or waiver of any of the Terms and Conditions herein (whether such modifications are typewritten or otherwise printed,) will be effective (regardless of whether Phoenix shall have accepted any Material ordered herein and delivered by Seller) unless agreed to in writing by a duly authorized officer of Phoenix, Phoenix and Seller agree that no course of prior dealings between the parties or usage of trade inconsistent with the terms and conditions herein shall be relevant to give particular meaning to supplement or qualify any of the Terms and Conditions of this Order. All specifications, data, drawings samples or other descriptions ("Specifications") submitted to Seller with this Order are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
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DELIVERY AND RISK OF LOSS. Immediate shipment is required unless otherwise specified herein. Seller shall bear the risk of loss until the specific quantities of Materials ordered are actually received by Phoenix, whether or not the Materials are held by a third party to be delivered without being moved. Shipments sent under any other delivery Terms are subject to Phoenix's rejection and will be made at Seller's risk. The specific quantity of Material ordered must be delivered in full and may not be altered without Phoenix's prior written consent. Any unauthorized quantity shall be received subject to Phoenix's rejection and returned to Seller at Seller's risk and expense, including Seller's invoice price and delivery charges, both to and from the original destination.
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IDENTIFICATION OF SHIPMENTS. All packages, cases, bundles, etc. shall be marked with Phoenix's Order number, which Order number is specified herein.
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CANCELLATION. Phoenix reserves the right to cancel the order in its entirety, or to reduce the quantity of Material covered by this Order, with or without cause by hand delivery, mail or facsimile notice of cancellation to Seller specifying the extent of such cancellation. Upon cancellation due to the default of Seller, Phoenix shall be required to pay for such Material previously accepted by Seller and Phoenix shall retain against Seller all remedies provided herein. Upon cancellation for convenience of Phoenix, Phoenix's exclusive liability, if any shall be limited to the following damages: (a) the purchase price for the Material, or (b) the actual cost (exclusive of profits) incurred by Seller and properly attributed by generally accepted accounting principles to the cancelled portion of the Order. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by Phoenix, Seller shall not make commitments for, nor commence manufacture of, Material in advance of the time necessary to permit shipment on delivery dates, and for purposes of computing Seller's actual costs hereunder no amounts shall be included on account of any such advance commitments or manufacture.
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CHANGES. Phoenix reserves the right at any time to make changes in any one or more of the following: (a) Specifications where the Material to be furnished is to be specially manufactured or provided for Phoenix; (b) methods of shipment or packing; (c) place of delivery; and (d) time of delivery. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of or the time required for performance of this Order, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the Order price or delivery schedule or both. Any claim by Seller for adjustment under this clause shall be deemed to be waived unless asserted in writing within ten (10) days from receipt by Seller of the change. Price increases, extensions of time for delivery or deviations from the Specifications submitted by Phoenix shall not be binding on Phoenix unless evidenced by an amended Order which is issued and signed by an officer of Phoenix.
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WARRANTIES. Seller warrants that it is has good title, free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances to the Material to be furnished hereunder; that the Material to be furnished hereunder will be in full conformity with the Specifications submitted by Phoenix and/or submitted to Phoenix by Seller and accepted by Phoenix; will be in full conformity with any sample or model from which material was ordered; will be free from all defects, including defects in Material workmanship or design; will be merchantable; and will be fit and suitable for the intended use and particular purpose. These warranties shall be in addition to all express warranties given by Seller to Phoenix; Seller warrants that the sale or use of Material to be furnished hereunder, alone or in combination, will not infringe upon or contribute to the infringement of any trademark, patent or right thereunder. Seller agrees that the foregoing warranties shall survive delivery and will not be deemed to be waived by reason of acceptance or payment by Phoenix.
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DELAYS. It is expressly understood by Seller that Phoenix is relying on timely performance by Seller and will incur obligations to third persons in reliance upon timely performance by Seller and may sustain substantial losses by reason of any failure of same. TIME IS THEREFORE OF THE ESSENCE IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THIS ORDER. If delivery of the Material is not completed within the time period(s) specified on the face hereof, Phoenix reserves the right, without liability, in addition to all of its other rights and remedies at law or in equity including any loss resulting from obligations incurred to third persons in reliance upon Seller's timely performance. Seller shall furnish Phoenix in writing with all available information regarding possible delays in the production or delivery of the Material to be furnished hereunder, including delays or threatened delays caused by actual or potential labor disputes. Any provision herein for delivery of Material by installments shall not be construed as making the obligations of Seller severable.
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COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Seller represents that it has and will continue during the performance of this Order to comply with the provisions of all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to those relating to labor relations minimum wages, maximum hours of employment and equal employment opportunity now in effect or hereafter enacted, and to refrain from any violation as a result of which liability may accrue to Phoenix and agrees, upon request, to furnish Phoenix a certificate to such effect in such form as Phoenix may from time to time require. Seller warrants that the Material to be furnished hereunder which is subject to the "Occupational Safety and Health Act" of 1970, as amended ("OSHA"), or the rules and regulations thereunder, will conform at time of delivery to Phoenix, to all applicable standards and requirements set forth in said Act or rules and regulations and that the use by Phoenix or its customers of such Material will not cause Phoenix or its customers to be in violation of said Act or the rules and regulations Seller certifies compliance with the "Fair Labor Standards Act" of 1938, as amended, in the performance of this Order.
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INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Phoenix, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, successors, assigns, agents , customers and the users (hereinafter referred to as indemnities) of the Material purchased herein of and from any and all liability, or any loss, damage or expense which may be incurred or suffered by the Indemnities by virtue of any suit or claim of any kind arising out of, connected with or resulting from the purchase, sale, use or consumption of Material (including but not limited to, claims or suits by Phoenix against Seller for breach of one or more of Seller's Warranties herein, negligence, alleged non-compliance of Material with OSHA or any other law or regulation specified in paragraph 8 hereof or infringement of patent or trademark for Material produced and/or sold by Seller in accordance with designs, Materials, Specifications or processes supplied, determined or requested by Seller) alone or in combination with any other goods, Materials, products or services. Seller shall pay any and all judgments rendered against the indemnities as a result of the foregoing and shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the indemnities in defending any action brought against them as a result thereof, including attorney's fees, court costs and expenses incurred as result of litigation. If requested by the Indemnities, Seller shall at its own cost and expense defend any and all such actions in the event of any claim by Phoenix or third parties that the "goods" furnished hereunder fail to fully conform with the Specifications, the burden shall be on Seller to prove that the Materials do so conform. The indemnifiable losses shall include losses arising from claims against any indemnities brought by subsequent users of the Materials sold hereunder, it being understood that Phoenix is a used equipment reseller and intends to resell the Materials to subsequent users.
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INSPECTION. Phoenix and its authorized representatives, shall have the right to inspect, test and approve the Materials to be furnished under this Agreement at any time within thirty (30) days after delivery of same and, if rejected, the Materials shall be returned to Seller at Seller's risk and expense. Seller will bear all costs of replacing or correcting any Materials furnished by Seller which are rejected and returned to Seller. If Seller fails to replace or repair the rejected Materials, then Phoenix may have said Materials replaced or corrected and charge the additional costs incurred to Seller.
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PHOENIX'S REMEDIES. The rights and remedies of Phoenix set forth shall be cumulative and in addition to any rights and remedies provided by law or equity, including those contained in the Illinois Uniform Commercial Code. Phoenix's waiver of any right or remedy hereunder shall not affect any rights or remedies subsequently arising under the same or similar provisions herein, nor shall it operate as a waiver of the provision or Condition under which such rights arose. Phoenix shall have the right to reduce and set off against amounts payable hereunder any indebtedness, claim for indemnity made pursuant to paragraph 9 or other claim which Phoenix may have against the Seller, however and whenever arising.
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PAYMENT. Phoenix reserves the right to withhold payment until Material has been received and inspected and does not waive the right to deduct the usual cash discount (calculated from the later of the date of receipt of the goods, or the date of the invoice) unless otherwise specified herein. Shipments sent C.O.D. without Phoenix's prior written consent shall not be accepted and shall be made at Seller's risk.
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PACKING. No charge shall be made by Seller for packing, crating, boxing, shipping or storage, unless otherwise stated herein. If Phoenix is to be charged for shipping, Material shall be packed in standard commercial containers capable of safe delivery to Phoenix at the lowest lawful transportation and insurance rates. Packing slips must be included in all packages. Original bills of lading must be mailed to Phoenix with invoice on date of shipment.
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TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES. All taxes, levies and other charges which Phoenix is responsible to pay shall be stated separately in Seller's invoices.
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PROPERTY FURNISHED TO SELLER BY PHOENIX. All equipment and other items furnished to Seller by Phoenix, or specifically paid for by Phoenix for use in the performance of this Order, shall be and remain the property of Phoenix, shall be subject to removal upon Phoenix's instructions, shall be used only in filling Orders from Phoenix, shall be held at Seller's risk and shall be kept insured by Seller at Seller's expense while in its custody or control in an amount equal to the replacement cost thereof, with the insurance proceeds payable to Phoenix. Seller shall keep confidential all Specifications furnished by Phoenix or prepared by Seller specifically in connection with the performance of this Order, and shall not divulge or use such Specifications for the benefit of any other party, except as required for the efficient performance of this Order. Seller shall not make copies or permit copies to be made of Specification without the prior written consent of Phoenix. Upon completion of this Order, Seller shall thereafter make no further use, either directly or indirectly, of any such Specifications or of any information.
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ENIVIRONMENTAL MATTERS. Seller warrants and represents that any and all residues, or substances which may be hazardous and/or toxic as determined by any federal state or local enforcement agency, whether now in existence or hereinafter created, shall have been removed and purged from the material to be furnished. Hereunder, prior to shipment or release to Buyer, Seller certifies compliance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements in the removal and purging of all such hazardous and/or toxic substances.
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GOVERNING LAW. This Order shall be construed according to the laws of the State of New Jersey. The parties agree that venue for any claim or controversy arising from or relating to this agreement or performance or breach thereof shall be exclusively laid and limited to the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey located in Monmouth County, New Jersey or the Federal Courts located in Trenton, New Jersey. If any action, claim or suit is brought by Phoenix against Seller hereunder and Seller is not otherwise subject to service of process in New Jersey, Seller agrees to and does hereby irrevocably appoint the Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey as Seller's agent for the acceptance of service of process therein, and a copy of such process shall be mailed by Phoenix to Seller at Seller's last known address.
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NONASSIGNABILITY. Neither this Order nor any interest hereunder, including monies due or to become due hereunder shall be assignable or transferable by Seller, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Phoenix.
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SEVERABILITY. The Terms and Conditions set forth on the face hereof shall be deemed severable, and if one or more such Terms and Conditions shall be declared void or unenforceable the remaining Terms and Conditions shall nevertheless continue in effect.
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In the event any party institutes legal proceedings to enforce their respective rights arising out of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to the award of attorney's fees and court costs, plus cost of executing, enforcing and/or collecting any judgment at all trial and appellate levels.