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NOTICE: THIS LANGUAGE FORMS YOUR CONTRACT WITH CHEM
SERVICE, INC.
1. ACCEPTANCE GOVERNING PROVISIONS - Buyer places any
order subject to the terms and conditions herein contained,
whether additional to or different from those contained
in Buyer's purchase order or any other form or document
heretofore or hereafter supplied by Buyer to Seller.
Seller's failure to object to provisions contained in
any purchase order or any other form or document from
Buyer shall not be construed as a waiver of these terms
and conditions and not an acceptance of any such provision.
If Buyer places an order from Seller's catalogue or
catalogue supplement, Buyer is deemed to have assented
to these terms. If Buyer places an order without reference
to the catalogue, Buyer is deemed to have assented to
these terms within ten (10) days of receipt of Seller's
invoice or delivery of all or any part of the order,
whichever is first, unless Seller receives written notice
of any objection within 10 days fter Buyer's receipt
of this form. This contract and the terms and conditions
shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. CHANGES, CANCELLATION - No change by Buyer of any
term or condition of this contract or any of Seller's
rights or remedies hereunder shall be binding on Seller,
nor shall the order thereby acknowledged be cancelled
or changed by Buyer, unless Seller shall expressly consent
thereto in writing by Seller's authorized officer. There
are no representations, agreements, promises or understandings
between Buyer and Seller that are not expressed herein.
3. DELIVERY, CLAIMS, DELAYS, RETURNS - Unless specified
differently in writing, all sales are F.O.B. Seller's
shipping point. Delivery of goods to the carrier at
Seller's plant or other loading point shall constitute
delivery to Buyer and, regardless of shipping terms,
all risk of loss or damage in transit shall be borne
by Buyer. Seller reserves the right to make delivery
in installments, all such installments to be separately
invoiced and paid for when due per invoice, without
regard to subsequent deliveries. Delay in delivery of
any installment shall not relieve Buyer of its obligation
to accept remaining deliveries. Immediately upon Buyer's
receipt of any goods shipped hereunder, Buyer shall
inspect the same and shall notify Seller, in writing,
of any claims for shortages, defects or damages and
shall hold the goods for Seller's written instructions
concerning disposition. If Buyer shall fail to so notify
Seller, within five days after the goods have been received
by Buyer, such goods shall
conclusively be deemed to conform to the terms and conditions
thereof. Seller shall not be liable for any loss, damage
or penalty as a result of
any delay in or failure to manufacture, deliver or otherwise
perform hereunder due to any cause beyond Seller's reasonable
control, including, without limitation, unsuccessful
reactions, act of Buyer, embargo or other governmental
act, regulation or request, including but not limited
to reinterpretation of any regulation, or change in
enforcement or policy, affecting the conduct of Seller's
business, fire, explosion, accident, theft, vandalism,
riot, acts of war, strikes or other labor difficulties,
lightning, flood, windstorm or other act of God, delay
in transportation or inability to obtain necessary labor,
fuel, materials, supplies or power at current prices.
4. ALLOCATION OF GOODS - If Seller is unable for any
reason to supply the total demands for goods specified
in Buyer's order, Seller may allocate its available
supply among any or all buyers on such basis as Seller
may deem fair and practical, without liability for any
failure of performance which may result therefrom.
5. PAYMENT - Terms of sale are net 30 days of date
of invoice, unless otherwise stated. Materials will
be billed at the price in effect at the time
shipment is made. If the financial condition of Buyer
does not justify the terms of payment specified, Seller
may demand full or partial payment in advance before
proceeding with the contract. If Buyer defaults in any
payment when due, under this or any other order, Seller
at its option without prejudice to its other lawful
remedies, may defer delivery or cancel this contract.
6. TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES - Any use tax, sales tax,
excise tax, duty, custom, inspection or testing fee,
or any other tax, fee or charge of any nature whatsoever
imposed by any governmental authority, on or measured
by the transaction between Seller and Buyer shall be
paid by Buyer in addition to price quoted or invoiced.
In the event Seller is required to pay any such tax,
fee or charge, Buyer shall reimburse Seller therefor
or, in lieu of such payment, Buyer shall provide Seller
at the time the order is submitted an exemption certificate
or other document acceptable to the authority imposing
the tax, fee or charge.
7. WARRANTIES - Unless specified differently in writing,
Seller warrants that its products shall conform to the
description of such products as provided in the Seller's
catalog. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE, AND SELLER MAKES
NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURCHASE. Seller's warranties made
in connection with this sale shall not be effective
if Seller has determined in its sole discretion, that
Buyer has misused the products in any manner or has
failed to use the products in accordance with instructions,
if any, furnished by the Seller and/or in accordance
with any material safety data sheet. Seller's sole and
exclusive liability and Buyer's exclusive remedy with
respect to products proved to Seller's satisfaction
to be defective or nonconforming shall be the replacement
of such product without charge or refund of the purchase
price, at Seller's sole discretion, upon the disposition
of such products in accordance with Seller's instructions.
SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS - Seller certifies
that to the best of its knowledge its products are produced
in compliance with applicable requirements of the Fair
Labor Standards Act, as amended, and the Occupational
Safety and Health Standards Act of 1970 and regulations,
rules and orders issued pursuant thereto. Seller also
certifies to the best of its knowledge, it is in compliance
with Executive Order 11246 and its regulations, rules
and orders issued pursuant thereto, that it does not
discriminate against any employee or prospective employee
because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,
age or handicap, nor permit discrimination in any form
nor maintain segregated
facilities for its employees; that it actively pursues
employment of minorities, females, handicapped, disabled
veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era; and that it
uses its best efforts to award contracts to and place
purchase orders with minority business enterprises and
with labor surplus area concerns and small business
concerns.
9. BUYER'S USE OF PRODUCTS - Seller's products are
intended only for laboratory use and, unless otherwise
indicated on Seller's invoice, other
writings, or on product labels, are not to be used for
other purposes, including but not limited to as, or
a component in a food, drug, medical device (including
in vitro diagnostic reagents) or cosmetics as defined
in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended,
nor as a pesticide unless otherwise stated by Seller
in writing furnished to Buyer. Buyer expressly represents
and warrants to Seller that Buyer will properly test,
use, manufacture and market any products purchased from
Seller and any final articles made from them in accordance
with
the practices of a reasonable person who is an expert
in the field and in strict compliance with all applicable
federal and state food, drug, device and cosmetic and
other relevant laws and regulations, now and hereinafter
enacted. Buyer further warrants to Seller that any final
articles manufactured from Seller's products shall not
be adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and shall not be
articles which may not be introduced into interstate
commerce. Buyer agrees to comply with instructions,
if any, furnished by Seller relating to the use of the
products and not misuse the products in any manner.
Buyer acknowledges (1) that Seller's products are small
quantities solely for purposes of scientific experimentation,
or analysis, or chemical research and intended only
for laboratory use by technically qualified individuals,
(2) that the products will be used only for such purposes,
and by such qualified individuals and, (3) that some
of Seller's products may not be on the Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances defined pursuant to the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Seller assumes
no responsibility to assure that products purchased
hereunder may be used in a commercial application under
the provisions of TSCA and regulations promulgated under
TSCA. Seller will provide a Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) to Buyer which will inform persons using the
product of the health risks which Seller has reason
to believe may be associated with the product. Buyer
agrees that it will inform its employees (1) that some
of Seller's products may not be on the Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances defined
pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)and
that (2) a current MSDS is available to any and all
employees or other personnel working, handling and/or
in contact with or proximity to Seller's products for
which an MSDS is required. Buyer agrees that it will
comply with all provisions of 29 C.F.R. Part 1910. If
the products purchased from Seller are to be repackaged,
relabeled, or used as starting material or components
of other products, Buyer will verify Seller's assay
of the product and accept its obligations to conform
to the requirements of TSCA.
Buyer agrees that it has the responsibility to verify
the hazards and to conduct any further research necessary
to learn the hazards involved in using products purchased
from Seller. Buyer also has the duty to warn Buyer's
employees, customers and any auxiliary personnel (such
as freight handlers, etc.) of any risks involved in
using or handling the products.
10. INDEMNIFICATION - Buyer agrees to indemnify and
hold Seller harmless from and against any and all losses,
damages and expenses, (including attorney's fees and
other costs of defending any action) that Seller may
sustain or incur as a result of any claim for damages
for personal injury, death, damage to property or other
injury by reason of any claim of negligence, breach
of express or
implied warranty, strict liability in tort or other
theory of law made by Buyer, its officers, agents or
employees, it's successors and assigns, and its customers,
whether direct or indirect, in connection with the use
of Seller's products, or by reason of Buyer's failure
to perform the obligations herein contained. This obligation
of indemnification shall exist notwithstanding any ordinary
negligence or fault by the Seller.
In the event of any claim against Seller by an employee
of Buyer or an employee of a subcontractor of Buyer
or other person who might or would benefit from an immunity
from making indemnity, contained in any state or federal
workers' compensation law or similar law, the Buyer
specifically waives the immunity and agrees to indemnify
Seller and hold Seller harmless from any claim for any
type of injury or damages.
Buyer shall notify Seller within 15 days of Buyer's
receipt of knowledge of any claim involving Seller's
products resulting in personal injury, death, or damage
to property and Buyer shall fully cooperate with Seller
in the investigation and determination of the cause
of such accident and shall make available to Seller
all statements, reports and tests made by Buyer or made
available to Buyer by others. The furnishing of such
information to Seller and any investigation by Seller
shall not constitute an assumption of any liability
by Seller.
11. PATENT DISCLAIMER - Seller does not warrant that
the use or sale of the products delivered hereunder
will not infringe the claims of any United States or
other patents covering the product itself or the use
thereof in combination with other products or in the
operation of any process.
12. RETURNS AND DISPOSAL - Goods may not be returned
for credit except with Seller's written permission and
then only in strict compliance with Seller's return
shipment instructions. Buyer agrees that it will, at
all times, handle and dispose of goods in accordance
with Seller's instructions, the current Material Safety
Data Sheet, and all applicable law and government regulations.
13. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - At Buyer's request, Seller
may furnish technical assistance and information with
respect to Seller's products. Unless otherwise agreed,
all such technical assistance and information will be
provided gratis, and Buyer assumes sole responsibility
for results obtained in reliance thereon. SELLER MAKES
NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT TO
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY IT. ANY SUGGESTIONS
BY SELLER REGARDING USE, APPLICATION OR SUITABILITY
OF THE PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED A WARRANTY UNLESS
EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED AS SUCH, IN WRITING, SIGNED BY
SELLER.
14. RUSH ORDERS (SAME DAY SHIPMENT) - Seller will accept
rush orders for any in-stock items until 4pm EST, for
next day delivery by Federal Express or UPS. This service
is provided without additional charge to all customers,
but Buyer will be responsible for any additional charge
for shipping made by the carrier. Seller will use reasonable
efforts to ship by next day service but Seller assumes
no liability for failure to deliver a rush order the
next day.
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