MASTER PNEUMATIC® STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PRODUCT SALES
1. CONTRACT
These terms and conditions constitute all of the terms and conditions of the contract between Purchaser and MASTER PNEUMATIC®. The terms and conditions in Purchaser’s Purchase Order are without force and effect and are not binding upon MASTER PNEUMATIC except to the extent, if any, that such terms and conditions are identical to MASTER PNEUMATIC’S terms and conditions.
2. QUOTATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS
All quotations for MASTER PNEUMATIC products and services, including those quotations made by MASTER PNEUMATIC representatives, are made without obligation to MASTER PNEUMATIC, and are subject to acceptance by MASTER PNEUMATIC at its offices in the state of Michigan.
3. PRICE
A. The prices specified herein are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, all prices are f.o.b. shipping point and are in U.S. Dollars.
B. Prices specified herein include no sales, use, occupation, or other similar tax, local or foreign.
C. The prices specified herein include MASTER PNEUMATIC regular packaging only. Any special packaging requested by Purchaser, including special protection for export shipment, must be at Purchaser's expense, and the cost of such special packaging must be in addition to the prices stated.
D. A minimum billing of one hundred ($100.00) Dollars per shipment (invoice) applies, which amount may not include transportation charges, taxes, and any other special charges and assessments.
4. TAXES
Purchaser will pay the appropriate governmental officials directly for all sales, use, occupation, MASTER PNEUMATIC income, and similar taxes or charges levied, assessed, or imposed on Purchaser in connection herewith, or, at or after shipment of materials by MASTER PNEUMATIC, imposed on such materials or on MASTER PNEUMATIC or which may be required to be collected by MASTER PNEUMATIC; provided, however, that if MASTER PNEUMATIC is required to, or does, pay any such taxes or charges, Purchaser will reimburse or indemnify MASTER PNEUMATIC for such taxes or charges.
5. PAYMENT
A. Invoices are payable by Purchaser Net Thirty (30) Days from date of issue. Finance charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month applies to past due amounts. Each shipment must be treated as a separate and independent contract. Shipments delayed by the Purchaser may at MASTER PNEUMATIC’S option become due from the ordinary delivery date requested by Purchaser, and, if special material or products are in process by MASTER PNEUMATIC, periodic invoices may be rendered by MASTER PNEUMATIC to Purchaser in amounts based upon the contract price and percentage of completion. Material or products held or stored by MASTER PNEUMATIC for Purchaser must be at the risk and expense of the Purchaser.
B. Unless otherwise noted herein, payment for products shipped by MASTER PNEUMATIC must be made at the principal office of MASTER PNEUMATIC in Sterling Heights, Michigan, in United States funds, without exchange or similar charges, payable to the order of MASTER PNEUMATIC.
C. MASTER PNEUMATIC’S collection expenses, including those for drafts when payment is made and accepted by MASTER PNEUMATIC in a different currency, are chargeable to the Purchaser.
D. MASTER PNEUMATIC retains a security interest in the goods sold hereunder until the purchase price with respect to such goods has been paid in full and such payment in full must be deemed a condition precedent to the extinguishment of the security interest.
6. SHIPMENTS
A. Shipments are made at the Purchaser's expense and MASTER PNEUMATIC is not responsible for drayage, demurrage, or other transportation charges incurred at destination. Risk of loss during shipment must be upon Purchaser and transportation insurance will be taken out only at the Purchaser's request, in which case the expenses will be charged to Purchaser
B. All shipments and deliveries of products remain at all times subject to Purchaser's financial condition being at all times satisfactory to MASTER PNEUMATIC. MASTER PNEUMATIC may decline to make deliveries except on receipt of full or partial payment in advance or of other security satisfactory to MASTER PNEUMATIC whenever MASTER PNEUMATIC, for any reason, must be in doubt as to the financial responsibility of Purchaser.
C. MASTER PNEUMATIC is not liable or responsible for delay in shipment or delivery or for nonperformance of contracts, in whole or in part, if such delay or nonperformance is due to fires, floods, riots, strikes, acts of God, differences with workmen, accidents, casualties, subcontractor's or vendor's delays, inability to procure raw materials, delays in transportation, acts of Purchaser, any law, order, regulation, or request of the United States Government, or any agency thereof, and any state or municipal governmental authority, or any other cause beyond MASTER PNEUMATIC’S direct control and the date of delivery must be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay. Receipt by Purchaser of products constitutes a waiver of all claims for loss or damage due to delay.
7. WEBSITE
Your use of the Website constitutes your agreement to follow these rules and to be bound by them. If you do not agree with any of these Terms and Conditions, do not use this Website.
Copyright Notice
All of the content you see or hear on this Website, including, for example, page headers, images, illustrations, graphics, audio clips, video clips, and text, are subject to trademark, service mark, trade dress, copyright and/or other intellectual property rights or licenses held by MASTER PNEUMATIC, one of its subsidiaries, affiliates or by third persons who have licensed their materials to MASTER PNEUMATIC. The entire content of this Website is copyrighted as a collective work under U.S. and international copyright laws, and MASTER PNEUMATIC owns a copyright in the selection, coordination, arrangement and enhancement of the content. The content of this Website and this Website as a whole are intended solely for your use. You may download and/or transfer, print and store selected portions of the content, where MASTER PNEUMATIC has provided a print/download function, provided you (a) only use these copies of the content for your own non-commercial use, e.g., product specification pages, order, acknowledgement, etc. You may not copy or post the content on any network computer or broadcast the content in any media, and you may not modify or alter the content in any way or delete or change any copyright or trademark notice. No right, title or interest in any downloaded or copied materials is transferred to you as a result of any such downloading or copying. MASTER PNEUMATIC reserves complete title and full intellectual property rights in any content you download or copy from this Website. Except as noted above, you may not copy, download, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, transmit, transfer or create derivative works from the content without first obtaining written permission from MASTER PNEUMATIC.
Submissions
We welcome your comments regarding this Website. However, any comments, feedback, notes, messages, ideas, suggestions or other communications ("Comments") sent to us via any medium shall be and remain the exclusive property of MASTER PNEUMATIC. Your submission shall constitute an assignment to MASTER PNEUMATIC of all worldwide rights, titles and interests in all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Comments. MASTER PNEUMATIC shall be entitled to use, reproduce, disclose, publish and distribute any materials you submit for any purpose whatsoever, without restriction and without compensating you in any way. For this reason, do not send any Comments that you do not wish to assign to us, including any confidential information or any original creative materials such as stories, product ideas, computer code or original artwork. Correction of Errors and Inaccuracies The information on this Website may contain typographical errors or inaccuracies and may not be complete or current. We therefore reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted a request for quote or order). Please note that such errors, inaccuracies or omissions may relate to product descriptions, specifications, technical information, dimensions, sizing, pricing and availability. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Regional Quotes and Product Availability Requests for quote and purchase requests to addresses outside the United States cannot be filled by our U. S. affiliate(s) but will be forwarded to the appropriate regional affiliate(s) for quotation and/or sale. Products described in this Website may not be available in your region. We do not claim that the information in the Website is appropriate to your jurisdiction or that the products described in this Website will be available for purchase in all jurisdictions.
DISCLAIMERS MASTER PNEUMATIC WEBSITES ARE OPERATED BY MASTER PNEUMATIC ON AN "AS IS", "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. MASTER PNEUMATIC DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENTS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MASTER PNEUMATIC DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, FOR ANY MERCHANDISE OFFERED ON THIS WEBSITE. MASTER PNEUMATIC DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE OR CURRENT OR THAT THIS WEBSITE WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR ERROR. MASTER PNEUMATIC DOES NOT CLAIM THAT THE INFORMATION IN THE WEBSITE IS APPROPRIATE TO YOUR JURISDICTION OR THAT THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED IN THIS WEBSITE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN ALL JURISDICTIONS. MASTER PNEUMATIC DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF EACH ITEM'S DESCRIPTION, SPECIFICATION, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, DIMENSIONING AND SIZING. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBSITE BEFORE RELYING UPON IT. MASTER PNEUMATIC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS WEBSITE IS FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES, BUGS OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. MASTER PNEUMATIC DOES NOT ENDORSE NOR MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, RECOMMENDATIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT ANY OTHER WEB SITE YOU MAY ACCESS THROUGH A MASTER PNEUMATIC GROUP WEBSITE. LINKS TO WEB SITES ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY. YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS REGARDING YOUR INTERACTIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS WITH ANY OTHER WEB SITE. IF ANY PART OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE DETERMINED TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THEN THE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION WILL BE DEEMED SUPERSEDED BY A VALID, ENFORCEABLE PROVISION THAT MOST CLOSELY MATCHES THE INTENT OF THE ORIGINAL PROVISION AND THE REMAINING TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL CONTINUE IN EFFECT. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MASTER PNEUMATIC OR ANY OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, VENDORS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (WHETHER GENERAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, INCOME OR PROFITS), WHETHER IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, EVEN IF AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY MASTER PNEUMATIC BUSINESS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE MASTER PNEUMATIC WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT OF THE WEBSITE, OR WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE WEBSITE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE, BY YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, THAT YOU ARE USING THIS WEBSITE AT YOUR OWN AND SOLE RISK. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH ABOVE, SO THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE INVALIDITY OF ANY TERM, CONDITION OR PROVISION SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THOSE PORTIONS DEEMED ENFORCEABLE BY APPLICABLE COURTS OF LAW. IF ANY PART OF THIS LIMITATION ON LIABILITY IS FOUND TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THEN THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF MASTER PNEUMATIC BUSINESSES UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES FOR LIABILITIES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIMITED SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). ENFORCEMENT, APPLICABLE LAW and JURISDICTION By accessing and using the MASTER PNEUMATIC Website, you agree that your access to and use of it is subject to these terms and conditions, as well as all applicable laws, as governed and interpreted pursuant to the LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, U.S.A. You hereby consent to the EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE of the courts in MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN, U.S.A. in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of this Website. Use is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including this paragraph.
8. WARRANTY
All products filters, regulators, and lubricators (FRLs) sold by MASTER PNEUMATIC are warranted for a seven-year period [with the exception of all spool-design, lock out valves ("L-O-X") which are warranted for a period of one year] from the date of purchase to be free of defects in material and workmanship. MASTER PNEUMATIC’S obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price paid solely at the discretion of MASTER PNEUMATIC and provided such product is returned to MASTER PNEUMATIC freight prepaid and upon examination by MASTER PNEUMATIC is found to be defective. This warranty becomes void in the event that product has been subject to misuse, misapplication, improper maintenance, modification or tampering.
THE WARRANTY EXPRESSED ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND MASTER PNEUMATIC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MASTER PNEUMATIC MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS MEETING THE PROVISIONS OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL, OCCUPATIONAL, SAFETY, AND/OR HEALTH LAWS OR REGULATIONS. IN NO EVENT IS MASTER PNEUMATIC LIABLE TO PURCHASER, USER, THEIR EMPLOYEES, OR OTHERS FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM A BREACH OF THE WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE OR THE USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRODUCTS. NO STATEMENT OF ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR EMPLOYEE OF MASTER PNEUMATIC MAY EXTEND THE LIABILITY OF MASTER PNEUMATIC AS SET FORTH HEREIN.
9. INSPECTIONS, CLAIMS, DEFECTS, & SHORTAGES
A. Careful visual inspection of products promptly upon receipt is the responsibility of Purchaser. All of such inspections must be conclusive with respect to the absence of defects and imperfections in products and with respect to the conformity (as to quality or otherwise) of the products to the provisions of the contract, insofar as such defects, imperfections, or nonconformity could be found by a careful and diligent visual inspection. Failure of Purchaser to notify MASTER PNEUMATIC of any such defects, imperfections, or nonconformity at the time of such inspection must be an immediate and automatic release of any and all claims of Purchaser relative thereto.
B. In any event, any claims of defects must be presented to MASTER PNEUMATIC within seven (7) days of installation or original use of the products by Purchaser or Purchaser's designee, and MASTER PNEUMATIC must be fully discharged of all responsibility with respect to any such claims not presented by Purchaser to MASTER PNEUMATIC prior to expiration of said seven (7) day period.
C. Any products claimed by Purchaser to be defective must be retained and made available for inspection by MASTER PNEUMATIC. Such products must be returned to MASTER PNEUMATIC upon express request by MASTER PNEUMATIC. Purchaser agrees to comply with MASTER PNEUMATIC’S instructions with respect to disposition of such products.
10. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Purchaser assumes all risks or liability whatsoever resulting from the sale or use of the products covered hereby.
11. MODIFICATIONS
In the event Purchaser desires changes in the products to be furnished by MASTER PNEUMATIC, such changes must be subject to MASTER PNEUMATIC’S acceptance and Purchaser will pay MASTER PNEUMATIC such additional appropriate charges as MASTER PNEUMATIC may determine and any increased resulting cost must be paid by Purchaser in accordance with the terms hereof.
12. RETURNED GOODS
A. Only standard, volume product in current demand & new unused condition will be considered for return for credit or replacement. Special, custom and/or MASTER PNEUMATIC/Flex®–developed product may not be returned.
B. Returns for credit or replacement (whether pursuant to Paragraph 8C hereof or otherwise) must be accepted only if previous consent in writing was received from MASTER PNEUMATIC. Products approved for return must be accompanied by a packing slip, which must make reference to Purchaser's order number and MASTER PNEUMATIC’S original invoice number covering the products being returned. Unless the return is due to an error on the part of MASTER PNEUMATIC, goods approved for return must be shipped to MASTER PNEUMATIC, transportation charges prepaid, and the Purchaser must be subject to a restocking or handling charge with respect thereto.
13. CANCELLATION
Special, custom and/or MASTER PNEUMATIC/Flex®-developed product may not be cancelled. Any other order cancelled by Purchaser must be subject to a reasonable cancellation charge, which will be taken into consideration expenses incurred and commitments made by MASTER PNEUMATIC in performance of its obligations with respect to the order cancelled.
14. FAILURE OF MASTER PNEUMATIC TO ENFORCE RIGHTS
The forbearance or failure of MASTER PNEUMATIC to enforce any of the terms and conditions of the contract or to exercise any right accruing from any default of Purchaser may not affect or impair MASTER PNEUMATIC’S rights in case such default continues or in case of any subsequent or other default of Purchaser, and such forbearance or failure does not constitute a waiver of other or future defaults of Purchaser.
15. LAW & JURISDICTION GOVERNING CONTRACT
The contract must be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Michigan and must be treated in all respects as a Michigan agreement subject only to the courts of Oakland County, Michigan.
16. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
MASTER PNEUMATIC maintains an equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination program for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, in accordance with federal and local laws.
17. ERRORS
Typographical and clerical errors herein are subject to correction. MASTER PNEUMATIC reserves the right to correct the prices and/or terms of all quotations and orders, if it is found that, due to typographical or clerical errors, including the interpretations of customers’ requirements, such prices or terms are incorrect. These Terms and Conditions May Change MASTER PNEUMATIC reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions in subsequent versions of the Website at any time without prior notice. Your use of the Website following any such change constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by the Terms and Conditions as changed. For this reason, we encourage you to review the Terms and Conditions whenever you use the Website.
