Flomatic Coporation. General Terms and Conditions - Domestic

FLOMATIC CORPORATION (“FLOMATIC”)

TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES GENERALES DE VENTA INTERNACIONAL

LA ACEPTACIÓN DE SU PEDIDO ESTÁ EXPRESAMENTE CONDICIONADA A SU CONSENTIMIENTO A LOS TÉRMINOS DE VENTA QUE SE INDICAN A CONTINUACIÓN, Y NOSOTROS ACEPTAMOS SUMINISTRAR LOS BIENES DESCRITOS EN SU PEDIDO ÚNICAMENTE CON BASE EN DICHOS TÉRMINOS.

Si estos términos no son aceptables, deberá notificarnos de inmediato. Mediante el presente, FLOMATIC se opone expresamente a cualquier disposición adicional o diferente contenida en cualquier orden de compra u otra comunicación del Comprador, considerándolas modificaciones sustanciales, y por la presente se notifica su rechazo. Se considerará que el Comprador ha prestado su consentimiento a los términos y condiciones de FLOMATIC cuando: (a) el Comprador firme y entregue a FLOMATIC una copia de acuse de recibo de cualquiera de las cotizaciones, órdenes, acuses de recibo o facturas de FLOMATIC; o (b) el Comprador haya recibido la entrega total o parcial de los bienes descritos en el anverso de este documento (los “Bienes” o “Productos”); o (c) el Comprador haya manifestado de cualquier otra forma su aceptación de los presentes términos y condiciones.

ESTE CONTRATO Y LOS PRESENTES TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES CONSTITUYEN EL ACUERDO ÍNTEGRO ENTRE FLOMATIC Y EL COMPRADOR, Y SE REGIRÁN E INTERPRETARÁN DE CONFORMIDAD CON LAS LEYES INTERNAS DEL ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK, ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA.

1. Precio. Los precios de los Bienes serán los establecidos en el anverso del presente Acuse de Recibo. Los precios para las entregas serán firmes durante el período acordado. Se entenderá que los precios de entrega son bajo el término Ex Works (“EXW”), conforme a INCOTERMS 2000. Incluyen el embalaje de exportación de acuerdo con las prácticas generales de FLOMATIC. Cualquier derecho de aduana, cargo, tarifa, impuesto u otro gravamen impuesto fuera de los Estados Unidos a FLOMATIC y/o a su personal será asumido y pagado directa y oportunamente por el Comprador.

2. Impuestos. El Comprador pagará todos los impuestos o cargos gubernamentales similares impuestos por cualquier autoridad fiscal en el país del Comprador con respecto a este Contrato o a su objeto. Cualquier importe pagado por FLOMATIC será reembolsado por el Comprador previa presentación de la factura correspondiente. Si el Comprador está obligado a realizar retenciones fiscales sobre pagos a FLOMATIC, deberá incrementar el importe de dichos pagos de modo que el monto neto recibido por FLOMATIC, una vez deducidas dichas retenciones, sea igual al valor total del Contrato.

3. Condiciones de Pago. Los pagos deberán efectuarse en moneda de los Estados Unidos de América, netos y sin deducción alguna, a la cuenta de FLOMATIC en los Estados Unidos de América. El pago será exigible a los treinta (30) días desde la fecha de la factura, salvo que se especifique lo contrario en el anverso del presente documento. Todos los pagos vencidos podrán estar sujetos a un cargo por servicio calculado diariamente desde la fecha de vencimiento hasta su pago total, a una tasa del uno y medio por ciento (1.5%) mensual o la máxima permitida por la ley, la que resulte menor.

4. Términos de Flete y Envío. La entrega de todos los Productos vendidos en virtud del presente se realizará bajo el término EXW (Ex Works), conforme a INCOTERMS 2000, salvo que se acuerde lo contrario. Para su protección, el Comprador deberá examinar el envío al momento de su llegada a fin de verificar que se encuentra en buen estado. Si se detectan faltantes o daños, antes de firmar, el Comprador deberá solicitar al agente de transporte que registre una descripción completa en el documento de transporte. No se considerarán reclamaciones por faltantes si el envío ha sido firmado por el Comprador como completo. El transportista será seleccionado por FLOMATIC, salvo que el Comprador haya proporcionado instrucciones específicas aceptadas por FLOMATIC. En ningún caso FLOMATIC será responsable por retrasos en la entrega, ni el transportista será considerado como agente de FLOMATIC. Todos los pesos son aproximados. Todos los envíos estarán sujetos en todo momento a las leyes y regulaciones de control de exportaciones de los Estados Unidos de América y sus modificaciones. El Comprador se compromete a no disponer de los Productos de origen estadounidense adquiridos a FLOMATIC, mediante transbordo, reexportación, desvío o cualquier otro medio, fuera del país de destino final especificado en su pedido o declarado en las facturas de FLOMATIC, salvo que dichas leyes lo permitan expresamente.

5. Aprobación de Crédito e Insolvencia del Comprador. Los pedidos del Comprador están sujetos a investigación y aprobación crediticia. En caso de cualquier procedimiento voluntario o involuntario conforme al Código de Quiebras de EE.UU., leyes de intervención estatal u otro procedimiento de insolvencia en el país del Comprador; incapacidad del Comprador para cumplir con sus obligaciones de pago; designación de un cesionario en beneficio de acreedores; o incumplimiento de cualquier término del presente Acuse de Recibo, FLOMATIC tendrá derecho, a su entera discreción, a cancelar cualquier parte no cumplida del pedido, diferir envíos o detener bienes en tránsito, sin responsabilidad alguna.

6. Cambios en el Producto y Embalaje. FLOMATIC se reserva el derecho de realizar cambios razonables de cualquier tipo sin previo aviso.

7. Entrega y Fuerza Mayor. Las fechas de envío dependen de la recepción de toda la información necesaria. FLOMATIC podrá realizar entregas parciales, salvo acuerdo expreso en contrario por escrito. Cada entrega facturada por separado deberá pagarse conforme a la factura correspondiente, independientemente de entregas posteriores. Los retrasos en cualquier entrega no eximirán al Comprador de aceptar las entregas restantes. Las reclamaciones por faltantes o errores deberán realizarse por escrito dentro de quince (15) días posteriores a la recepción. La falta de notificación constituirá aceptación plena y renuncia a reclamaciones. Ninguna de las partes será responsable por incumplimientos debidos a causas fuera de su control razonable, incluyendo, entre otras: huelgas, disturbios laborales, falta de suministros, actos gubernamentales, desastres naturales, fallas mecánicas, interrupciones de servicios, guerra, embargo, disturbios civiles o caso fortuito. En caso de escasez de productos o suministros, FLOMATIC podrá asignar equitativamente la producción.

8. Garantías.Serán aplicables las garantías publicadas vigentes de FLOMATIC al momento del envío. Si el Comprador adquiere productos para reventa, acepta no otorgar garantías adicionales y trasladar las mismas limitaciones a sus clientes. LAS GARANTÍAS ANTERIORES SON EXCLUSIVAS Y SUSTITUYEN CUALQUIER OTRA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA, incluyendo comerciabilidad e idoneidad para un propósito particular (salvo garantía de titularidad).

9. Aceptación.Los Bienes se considerarán aceptados salvo notificación de defectos dentro de quince (15) días y devolución dentro de sesenta (60) días desde el envío.

10. Cancelación de Pedidos. Una vez emitido el acuse de pedido, solo podrá modificarse o cancelarse con acuerdo escrito de FLOMATIC.

11. Devoluciones.No se aceptarán devoluciones sin autorización escrita. Se aplicará una deducción mínima del 25% o USD $25, lo que sea mayor.

12. Patentes, Marcas y Derechos de Autor. FLOMATIC defenderá reclamaciones por infracción bajo las condiciones establecidas y asumirá daños adjudicados cuando corresponda. El Comprador indemnizará a FLOMATIC por reclamaciones derivadas de productos fabricados conforme a sus especificaciones.

13. EXCLUSIÓN DE DAÑOS CONSECUENCIALES Y LIMITACIÓN DE RESPONSABILIDAD. La responsabilidad de FLOMATIC no excederá el precio del contrato. FLOMATIC NO SERÁ RESPONSABLE por daños indirectos, incidentales o consecuenciales, incluyendo daños a propiedad y otros perjuicios.

14. Cesión. FLOMATIC podrá ceder sus derechos u obligaciones a filiales, manteniendo responsabilidad como garante.

15. Interpretación. El contrato se regirá por las leyes del Estado de Rhode Island, EE.UU., excluyendo la Convención de Viena.

16. Licencias y Permisos. El Comprador será responsable de obtener licencias, permisos y autorizaciones en su país.

17. Arbitraje. Las controversias se resolverán mediante arbitraje conforme a las reglas de la Cámara de Comercio Internacional, con sede en Nueva York.

18. Cumplimiento con la Legislación Federal de EE.UU. FLOMATIC cumple con las leyes federales aplicables. El Comprador declara no estar sujeto a sanciones ni restricciones conforme a normativa estadounidense (incluyendo OFAC).

19. Limitación de Acciones. No se podrá iniciar acción legal después de un (1) año desde la entrega de los Bienes.

Nota importante: Este documento es una traducción al español del original en inglés. En caso de discrepancia o conflicto, la versión en inglés prevalecerá.


FLOMATIC CORPORATION (“FLOMATIC”)

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL SALE

ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR ORDER IS EXPRESSLY MADE CONDITIONAL ON YOUR ASSENT…

FLOMATIC CORPORATION (“FLOMATIC”) GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL SALE ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR ORDER IS EXPRESSLYMADE CONDITIONAL ON YOUR ASENT TO OUR CONDITIONS OF SALE BELOW, AND WE AGREE TO FURNISH THE GOODS DESCRIBED IN YOUR ORDER ONLY UPON THESE CONDITIONS. If these terms are not acceptable, you should notify us at once. FLOMATIC hereby objects to any additional or different provisions contained in any purchase order or other communication from Purchaser as material alterations and notice of rejection of them is hereby given. Purchaser will be deemed to have assented to FLOMATIC’s terms and conditions when: (a) Purchaser signs and delivers to FLOMATIC an acknowledgment copy of any of FLOMATIC’s quotations, order and acknowledgement or invoice forms; or (b) when Purchaser has received delivery of the whole or any part of the goods described on the front of this form (the “Goods” or “Products”) or (c) when Purchaser has otherwise assented to the terms and conditions hereof.

THIS CONTRACT AND THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLOMATIC AND PURCHASER, AND SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED ACCORDING TO THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

1. Price. The prices of the Goods are those specified on the face of this Acknowledgment. Prices for deliveries are firm for the agreed period. Prices for deliveries are understood to be Ex Works (“EXW”) as defined in INCOTERMS 2000. They include export packing in accordance with FLOMATIC’s general practices. Any custom duties, charges, fees, taxes, etc. imposed outside the United States on FLOMATIC and/or its staff shall be borne and paid directly and promptly by the Purchaser.

2. Taxes. Purchaser will pay any taxes or similar government charges imposed by any taxing authority in Purchaser’s country with respect to this Contract or the subject matter hereof. Any such items paid by FLOMATIC will be reimbursed by Purchaser upon presentation of an invoice. If Purchaser is required to withhold tax from Contract payments to FLOMATIC, Purchaser will increase the amount of such payments so that the amount, net of withholding tax, is equal to the Contract value. 3. Terms of Payment. Payments are to be effected in United States of America currency, net without any deduction to FLOMATIC’s account in the United States of America. Payment shall be due thirty (30) days after the date of the invoice unless otherwise specified on the front of this form. All late payments may be charged a service charge computed on a daily basis from the due date until paid in full at the rate of 1 ½ % per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less.

4. Freight and Shipping Terms. Delivery of all Product sold hereunder will be made Ex Works (“EXW”) as defined in INCOTERMS 2000, unless otherwise agreed. For its protection, Purchaser shall examine the shipment at its arrival to ascertain if in good order. If any shortage or damages are encountered, before signing, Purchaser should request the transportation agent to enter a full description on the express bill. No shortage claims will be considered if shipment is signed for as complete by Purchaser. The carrier will be selected by FLOMATIC in the absence of specific instructions by the Purchaser to which FLOMATIC has agreed. In no event shall FLOMATIC be liable for any delay in delivery, nor shall the carrier be deemed an agent of FLOMATIC. All weights are approximate. All shipments hereunder shall at all times be subject to the export control laws and regulations of the United States of America and any amendments thereof. Purchaser agrees that it shall not make any disposition of U.S.A.-origin Products purchased from FLOMATIC, by way of transshipment, reexport, diversion or otherwise, other than in and to the ultimate country of destination specified on Purchaser’s order or declared as the country of ultimate destination on FLOMATIC’s invoices, except as said laws and regulations may expressly permit.

5. Credit Approval, Purchaser’s Insolvency. Purchaser’s orders are accepted subject to credit investigation and approval. In the event of any proceedings, voluntary or involuntary under any chapter of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, state receivership law, or other form of insolvency proceeding or similar laws of Purchaser’s country with respect to the Purchaser, the inability of the Purchaser to meet its debts as they become due, the appointment of an assignee for the benefit of the Purchaser’s creditors or the breach by the Purchaser of any term of this Acknowledgement, then FLOMATIC shall be entitled, at its option, to cancel any unfilled part of this order, defer delivery shipment hereunder and under any other contract with Purchaser, and stop goods in transit, all without any liability.

6. Product and Packaging Changes. FLOMATIC reserves the right to make reasonable changes of any kind without notice.

7. Delivery and Force Majeure. Shipping dates are based upon receipt of all necessary information. FLOMATIC reserves the right to make delivery in installments, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing; and all such installments, when separately invoiced, shall be paid for when due per invoice, without regard for subsequent deliveries. Delay in delivery of any installment shall not relieve Purchaser of its obligations to accept remaining deliveries. Claims for shortages or other errors must be made in writing to FLOMATIC within fifteen (15) days after receipt of shipment, and failure to give such notice shall constitute unqualified acceptance, acknowledged full shipment and a waiver of all such claims by Purchaser. No shortage claims will be considered if shipment is signed for as complete by Purchaser. Neither of the parties will be liable for failure to perform its obligations hereunder (excluding, however, obligations to pay money) caused by: strikes or other labor disturbances; inability to obtain equipment, parts, materials or suppliers; acts of governments or of agencies thereof; fires, storms, floods or other natural disasters; machinery breakdowns; failure of utilities; war; embargoes, civil disturbances; acts of God; or any other cause not reasonably within the control of the affected party and not the result of its fault. In the event of product or supply shortages, FLOMATIC reserves the right to allocate equitability, taking into account contractual commitments.

8. Warranties. FLOMATIC Inc.’s current published warranties in effect at the time of shipment for the particular products purchased shall apply. If Purchaser is buying products for resale Purchaser agrees that it will not provide any warranties other than the equivalent to FLOMATIC’s current published warranty for the Product and will make a term of resale all of the same limitations of liability and limitations of warranties contained herein and in FLOMATIC’s current published warranties. If you are not sure you have a current copy or need additional copies of the warranty applicable to your order, contact Customer Service at 800-426-8765 or visit www.Flomatic.com. THE FOREGOING WARRRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (except warranties of title). This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed its essential purpose so long as FLOMATIC is willing and able to replace defective parts or product within a reasonable time after Purchaser proves to FLOMATIC that a defect is involved; pursuant to the terms of the applicable warranties. Any description of the products, whether in writing or made orally by FLOMATIC or FLOMATIC’s agents, specifications, samples, literature, models, bulletins, drawings, diagrams, engineering sheets or similar materials used in connection with Purchaser’s order are for the sole purpose of identifying the products and shall not be construed as an express warranty. Any suggestions by FLOMATIC or FLOMATIC’s agents regarding use, application or suitability of the products shall not be construed as an express warranty unless confirmed to be such in writing by FLOMATIC.

9. Acceptance. The Goods shall be deemed accepted by the Purchaser unless notice of defect, shortages and variances is received within fifteen (15) days of shipping thereof and the Goods are returned to FLOMATIC within sixty (60) days of shipping.

10. Cancellation of Orders. After FLOMATIC’s Acknowledgment of Order has been issued, an order may be modified or cancelled only upon written agreement by FLOMATIC.

11. Credit for Returned Goods. Goods may not be returned for credit unless FLOMATIC has agreed to accept the return in writing. Where returns are accepted, a minimum deduction of 25% or $25, which ever is greater, will be made for re-handling. All costs for Goods must be paid by the Purchaser. In any event, only salable Goods of standard manufacture may be returned for credit.

12. Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights. FLOMATIC will, at its own expense, defend any suits that may be instituted by anyone against Purchaser for alleged infringement of any United States patent, trademark, or copyright relating to any products manufactured and furnished by FLOMATIC hereunder at the time of sale in the Purchaser’s country, if such alleged infringement consists of the use of such products, or parts thereof, in Purchaser’s business and provided Purchaser shall have made all payments then due hereunder and shall give FLOMATIC immediate notice in writing of any such suit and transmit to FLOMATIC immediately upon receipt all processes and papers served upon Purchaser and permit FLOMATIC through its counsel, either in the name of Purchaser or in the name of FLOMATIC, to defend the same and give all needed information, assistance and authority to enable FLOMATIC to do so. If such products are in such suit held in and of themselves to infringe any valid United States patent, trademark or copyright corresponding to such patent, trademark or copyright in Purchaser’s country in force at such time, then: (a) FLOMATIC will pay any final award of damages in such suit attributable to such infringement, and (b) if in such suit use of such products by Purchaser is permanently enjoined by reason of such infringement, FLOMATIC shall, at its own expense and at its sole option, either (i) procure for Purchaser the right to continue using the products, (ii) modify the products to render them non-infringing, (iii) replace the products with non-infringing goods, or (iv) refund the purchase price and the transportation paid by Purchaser for the products. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FLOMATIC shall not be responsible for any compromise or settlement made without its written consent, or for infringements of combination or process patents covering the use of the products in combination with other goods or materials not furnished by FLOMATIC. The foregoing states the entire liability of FLOMATIC or infringement, and in no event shall FLOMATIC be liable for consequential damages attributable to an infringement. As to any products furnished by FLOMATIC to Purchaser manufactured in accordance with drawings, designs or specifications proposed or furnished by Purchaser or any claim of contributory infringement result from the use or resale by Purchaser of products sold hereunder, FLOMATIC shall not be liable, and Purchaser shall indemnify FLOMATIC and hold FLOMATIC harmless from and against any and all loss, liability, damage, claim or expense (including but not limited to FLOMATIC’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of defense) incurred by FLOMATIC as a result of any claim of patent, trademark, copyright or trade secret infringements, or infringements of any other proprietary rights of third parties.

13. EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND DISCLAIMER OF OTHER LIABILITY. FLOMATIC’s liability with respect to breaches of warranty shall be limited as provided in Section 8 hereof. With respect to breaches of warranty and any other breaches of this contract, FLOMATIC’s liability shall in no event exceed the contract price. FLOMATIC SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO AND DISCLAIMS: (1) ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OF WARRANTY; (2) ANY OBLIGATIONS WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM TORT CLAIMS (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR ARISING UNDER OTHER THEORIES OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS SOLD OR SERVICES RENDERED BY FLOMATIC, OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS OR OMISIONS RELATING THERETO, AND (3) ALL CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MOLD. All the limitations and disclaimers contained in this paragraph and in the rest of this contract shall apply to claims of Purchaser’s customers or any third party asserted by Purchaser against FLOMATIC for indemnity or contribution, as well as to direct claims of Purchaser against FLOMATIC.

14. Assignment. FLOMATIC reserves the right to assign any or all of its rights and obligations under the Contract to a subsidiary or an affiliated company of FLOMATIC, in which event FLOMATIC shall notify the Purchaser in writing and will remain liable as guarantor of the performance of the obligations thus assigned.

15. Interpretation. The validity, construction, and performance of the Contract, shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Rhode Island, United States of America, specifically including the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in that state, and excluding (a) the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods and (b) the laws of Rhode Island with respect to choice or conflict of laws.

16. Licenses and Permits. Purchaser shall be responsible for all payments and dealings with the regulatory agencies in Purchaser’s country including, but not limited to, obtaining and maintaining the required government authorizations, licenses, import requirements and permits for FLOMATIC to carry out its obligations under the Contract.

17. Arbitration. Any differences of opinion arising between the parties out of or in connection with the purchase or its implementation shall be settled amicably. Should this, contrary to expectations, not be possible, then instead of any other legal procedure, they shall be finally decided upon, without prior compromise proceedings, by a board of arbitration composed of three arbitrators in accordance with the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris. New York, New York shall be the place of arbitration.

18. Compliance with United States Federal Law. FLOMATIC complies with all applicable provisions of federal law, including any applicable law relating to discrimination in employment. Acceptance of the goods referenced herein represents and warrants to FLOMATIC that neither you nor any of your affiliates, owners, officers, managers or principals (i) is a person whose property or interest in property is blocked or subject to blocking pursuant to Section 1 of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism (66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (2001)), (ii) engages in any dealings or transactions prohibited by Section 2 of such executive order, or is otherwise associated with any such person in any manner violative of Section 2, or (iii) is a person on the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons or subject to the limitations or prohibitions under any other U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control regulation or executive order.

19. Limitation of Actions. No action, suit or other legal proceeding may be brought in connection with the transactions contemplated by these General Terms and Conditions unless it is commenced within one year after delivery of the Goods in issue. REV 12/1

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