Simco-Ion Industrial Group Terms and Conditions Of Sale

1. Acceptance. Simco-Ion is herein referred to as [“Simco-Ion”] and the customer purchasing products (“Products”) or services (“Services”) is herein referred to as “Purchaser.” These terms and conditions of sale (“Terms”), any Simco-Ion quotation, acknowledgment or invoice and all documents incorporated by specific reference herein or therein (“Simco-Ion Documents” and together with these Terms, the “Agreement”), constitute the complete terms governing the sale of Products and Services. Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion clicks on an “ok,” “I accept,” or similar acknowledgment. Commencement of any work by Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion; (b) Simco-Ion 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. Simco-Ion may refuse orders and has no obligation to supply Products or Services unless Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion is subsequently required to pay any Fees, Purchaser shall fully defend and indemnify Simco-Ion therefor. Terms of payment are 30 days net from the date of Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion for all associated costs incurred by Simco-Ion, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

4. Credit Approval. All shipments are subject to approval by Simco-Ion’s credit department. Simco-Ion may invoice Purchaser and recover for each shipment as a separate transaction. If, in Simco-Ion’s sole judgment, Purchaser’s financial condition is or becomes unsatisfactory, then Simco-Ion 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. Simco-Ion may cancel any purchase order or release thereunder, or terminate any agreement relating to the purchase of Simco-Ion’s Products or Services upon reasonable prior written notice to Purchaser. Once Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion’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. If the purchase order Purchaser seeks to cancel is for special, non-standard or custom Products, Purchaser shall be obligated to pay Simco-Ion termination charges reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to such cancellation including all costs incurred by Simco-Ion including a reasonable allowance for prorated expenses and anticipated profits.

6. Inspection / Non-Conforming Shipments. Purchaser may inspect Products for a period of 30 business days after delivery (“Inspection Period”). Purchaser must notify Simco-Ion in writing of any Products that do not conform to the specifications applicable to their sale within the Inspection Period and afford Simco-Ion a reasonable opportunity to inspect such Products and cure any nonconformity. If Purchaser fails to provide Simco-Ion such written notice within the Inspection Period, Purchaser will be deemed to have accepted the Products. Purchaser may not return any Product without Simco-Ion’s prior written authorization. Any return authorized by Simco-Ion must be made in accordance with Simco-Ion’s return policies. Purchaser will be responsible for all costs associated with returns of Products and will bear the risk of loss, unless Simco-Ion 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.  Simco-Ion anticipates use of common carriers for shipment of Products. The carrier, and not Simco-Ion, 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 ExWorks Simco-Ion’s facility (Incoterms 2010). Shipping dates are approximate and are based upon prompt receipt of all necessary information from Purchaser. Simco-Ion may ship items in a single or multiple shipments. Title to the Products and risk of loss shall pass to Purchaser upon delivery in accordance with the applicable shipping term. 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 Simco-Ion and the delivering carrier within [15 business days] from date of receipt of Products, of any damage or shortage, and afford Simco-Ion 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. Simco-Ion warrants that it will convey the Products free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances created by, through or under Simco-Ion. Simco-Ion further warrants that for a period of [12 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 Simco-Ion, 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”), Simco-Ion will, at Simco-Ion’s option and as Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion is promptly notified in writing upon discovery of such failure with a detailed explanation of any alleged deficiencies; (ii) Simco-Ion is given a reasonable opportunity to investigate all claims; and (iii) Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion until inspection and approval by Simco-Ion. [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 Simco-Ion or contemplated under the Product documentation.] EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, Simco-Ion 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. Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion’s sole liability, for a breach of the foregoing warranty is for Simco-Ion, at its option, to re-perform the Services or credit Purchaser’s account for such Services.]

10. Limitation of Liability and Remedies. Simco-Ion WILL NOT BE LIABLE, AND PURCHASER WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST Simco-Ion, FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DOWN TIME, LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT BASED UPON Simco-Ion’S NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION. IN NO EVENT WILL Simco-Ion’S LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT OR SALE OF Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion’s Products, Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion. Any material, tooling or equipment furnished to Simco-Ion 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. Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion and all rights therein (collectively, “Intellectual Property”) will remain the property of Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion upon request from Simco-Ion. 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 Simco-Ion’s Products or receive the Services purchased from Simco-Ion.

15. Use of Trademarks and Trade Names. Purchaser shall not use, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, Simco-Ion’s name, or any other trademark or trade name that is now or may hereafter be owned by Simco-Ion (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 Simco-Ion in writing. Purchaser hereby acknowledges Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion. 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 Simco-Ion with respect to any efforts of Simco-Ion to protect, defend or enforce its rights to the Trademarks. Should Purchaser cease being an authorized customer of Simco-Ion for any reason, Purchaser shall immediately discontinue any formerly permitted use of Simco-Ion’s name or the Trademarks.

16. Confidential Information. All information furnished or made available by Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion; or (c) is legally made available to Purchaser by or through a third party having no direct or indirect confidentiality obligation to Simco-Ion with respect to such information. 

17. Audit. Unless agreed to in writing by an officer of Simco-Ion, neither Purchaser nor any Purchaser representative, may examine or audit Simco-Ion’s cost accounts, books or records of any kind or any matter, or any other data that Simco-Ion, in its sole discretion, considers confidential or proprietary.

18. Infringement and Indemnification. Except as set forth below, Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion’s proprietary Product to Purchaser as such pertains to the subject matter of the Agreement (each, a “Claim”); provided, however, (a) Purchaser supplies Simco-Ion written notice of such Claim immediately after the Purchaser has notice of such Claim, (b) Purchaser cooperates with Simco-Ion in the defense and settlement of such Claim; and (c) Purchaser allows Simco-Ion the right to defend and settle such Claim at Simco-Ion’s expense If a suit or claim results in any injunction or order that would prevent Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion, otherwise cause Simco-Ion to be unable to supply such parts or Products, Simco-Ion may do one or more of the following: (i) secure an appropriate license to permit Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion cannot reasonably accomplish the actions specified in subsections (i) – (iii), then in Simco-Ion’s sole discretion, Simco-Ion may discontinue selling the part or Product without any further liability to Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion, or (3) any part or Product or process that is designed or specified by Purchaser.

19. Simco-Ion Employees. Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion or such Simco-Ion employees.

20. [Service Terms. The following terms and conditions apply to any on-site Services provided by Simco-Ion:

    1. Services will be provided at Simco-Ion’s then current service rates.
    2. Purchaser shall prepare the site for the Services. If the site is not prepared for the Services upon Simco-Ion service personnel’s arrival at the agreed upon time and date for Services, Simco-Ion may charge Purchaser for any delay and/or travel time at Simco-Ion’s regular service rates.
    3. Purchaser shall provide Simco-Ion 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.
    4. Simco-Ion may refuse, without any liability, to provide Services and to allow Simco-Ion service personnel to suspend Services or vacate any site where, in Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion’s regular service rates.
    5. 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 Simco-Ion service personnel.
    6. 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 Simco-Ion 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. Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion’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 Simco-Ion 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 Simco-Ion’s prior written consent. Any attempted assignment will be void. Simco-Ion 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, Simco-Ion may decline to ship Products or provide Services. If Simco-Ion elects to continue shipping or otherwise fails to insist upon strict compliance with the Agreement, Simco-Ion’s actions will not constitute a waiver of Purchaser’s default or any other existing or future default, or affect Simco-Ion’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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and litigated exclusively in a state or federal court located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Simco-Ion 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.