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General conditions of sales
These standard terms and conditions of sale (“Agreement”) apply to any sale or transfer of Product(s) by the Seller to the Buyer. Buyer accepts and agrees to be bound by this Agreement by: a) ordering based on a Seller’s price quote or b) accepting or paying for Products. Seller objects to and rejects any additional or different terms or conditions in any form tendered by Buyer, including expressly rejecting any provisions that dictate that Buyer’s terms control or any additional or different provisions in a Buyer’s electronic business portal. Seller’s failure to object to any provision or terms from Buyer will not be a waiver or amendment of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
All drawings, designs or specifications for Custom Products must be mutually agreed upon in a writing signed by both parties and will be made a part of the Order Documents as a condition to any obligation of Seller. Orders for Custom Products are non-cancellable. Other than for Products returned under Section 11, if Buyer cancels, reschedules or rejects any Delivery of Custom Products, in whole or in part, Buyer will pay the full purchase price for such Custom Products.
Prices are quoted and all invoices are due and payable in full by Buyer in U.S. Dollars the earlier of the due date in an Order Document. Seller’s pricing and cost structure are confidential and not subject to audit. Unless otherwise noted, quotes expire three months from their date of issuance. In the case of unforeseen increases in Seller’s costs, Seller may require renegotiation of pricing for Products not yet Delivered by giving notice to Buyer of such price renegotiation and Seller’s proposed new pricing. Interest will accrue on all past due amounts at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate allowable by applicable law. Buyer will pay for all Products Delivered. For Products Delivered in installments, Buyer will pay separately for each installment. Seller may, without incurring any Seller liability, suspend or cease any Delivery and/or cancel any Orders if Buyer is in breach of this Agreement or an Order, or if Seller determines, in its sole judgment, that there is a risk that Buyer will not fulfill its obligations. Seller may require that Buyer make full or partial payment in advance, provide certain security or satisfy other conditions. Seller may enforce its rights under this Section without prior notice or demand and without proceeding under Section 19.
All taxes, assessments, fees, and charges applied by any Government to the Products or their sale, delivery, shipment or use (collectively, “Taxes”) will be added to the purchase price of the Products and will be paid by Buyer, except to the extent that Buyer provides Seller with an acceptable tax exemption certificate.
a. Subject to Sections 13 and 15, the Seller fully warrants that the Products as delivered do not knowingly directly infringe any U.S., Asian or European Community patents of a third party. Seller will defend and reimburse the Buyer for the portion of the damages directly attributable to a Claim that the Products violate this warranty, as finally awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction. This warranty is conditioned upon Buyer providing Seller: i) prompt notification of the Claim, ii) all information and assistance reasonably helpful in defending the Claim, and iii) the sole and full authority to defend or settle the Claim and any related proceedings. b. Seller will not be obligated to defend or be liable for costs or damages where: i) the infringement arises out of technology, IP, or requirements provided by the Buyer or the Buyer’s Customers or a combination or modification of the Product with hardware, software, technology, IP, or other materials not provided by the Seller; or ii) the unauthorized use of the product under Section 15 or a use that is not normal or intended according to the Specifications. This section sets out the sole remedy, and Seller’s sole and exclusive liability, with respect to IP infringement Claims. c. If any Software is installed or embedded in or furnished with the Products, Seller grants Buyer, to the extent that Seller has rights, a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable (other than to a Buyer’s Customer and only to the extent the Products are incorporated into and sold in Buyer’s end products), non-assignable, license to use and distribute the Software as part of the Products and only in its original form, and solely to the extent necessary for the normal and intended uses of such Products. Buyer and Buyer’s Customers will not copy, distribute, prepare derivative works, reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise disassemble the Software. This license will terminate automatically upon breach of any license terms. d. As between Buyer and Seller, Seller owns and retains all IP in, relating to, or arising from or with respect to each Product, whether or not such Product is a Custom Product or a Product developed to specifications furnished by Buyer. Other than the Software license above, Seller does not grant, convey, or confer any ownership, interest, right, or license, express or implied, in or to any IP of Seller. Seller owns and retains all interest in, title to and possession of all tooling of any kind (including masks and pattern generator tapes) and related IP used in production of the Products.
All orders and requested changes to orders are subject to acceptance by Seller, which acceptance will be (i) through Seller’s written order acceptance sent to Buyer, (ii) by Delivery, or (iii) through electronic acceptance by Seller by mutually agreed upon methods. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, however, no acceptance other than actual Delivery shall be valid for orders placed within the Lead Time. Seller reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any order given by Buyer regardless of whether Seller gave Buyer a price quote. The minimum Order amount will be in the Seller’s suggested tube, tray, or tape and reel quantities for each separate Product ordered. As to each Order, Seller may deliver 5% more or less (+/-5%) than the quantity ordered, and such quantity will be accepted in compliance with and in full satisfaction of the Order, and Buyer will pay for the actual quantity Delivered.
Delivery of Products will be EX WORKS Seller’s Specified Location (INCOTERMS 2000). Scheduled Dates are estimates and subject to change. Actual Delivery dates are not of the essence. Seller will have no liability to Buyer or any third party with regard to any delay in Delivery, regardless of the reason.
Conditioned upon providing prompt notice within 10 days after Delivery, Buyer may reject any Products that do not conform to the applicable Order Documents. Any Product that is not properly rejected by Buyer in accordance with this Section is deemed irrevocably accepted. A Product may not be rejected and shall be deemed accepted if it is not in its original condition or if Seller determines it has been subjected to operating or environmental conditions in excess of limits established in the applicable specifications or has been subjected to static, failure to ground properly, accident, mishandling, damage, misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, improper or unauthorized testing, installation or repair.
Buyer may only cancel an Order for Standard Products, in whole or in part, by delivery of written notice to Seller at least sixty (60) days before the original Scheduled Date. For a partial cancellation of an Order that satisfies the notice requirements, the price will be adjusted based on the remaining quantities. Seller has the right to cancel an Order at anytime if Buyer becomes insolvent or if voluntary or involuntary proceedings are commenced as to Buyer under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or upon default or breach by Buyer of the Agreement or applicable law. After receipt of a Claim relating to the Products, Seller may terminate without liability to Seller any Order as to any or all Products not Delivered. Buyer may request a one-time reschedule for up to 30 days of the Scheduled Date for Products, by a written notice received at least thirty (30) days before the original Scheduled Date.
Seller warrants to Buyer that Products (i) are, at the time of Delivery, free from material defects in materials and workmanship and (ii) will, for a period of one year following Delivery, materially conform to the Specifications. This warranty does not apply to any Product that Seller determines: (i) is in other than its original condition or (ii) has been subjected to Unauthorized Uses under section 15. Seller’s sole and exclusive liability and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy will be for Seller (at Seller’s option and conditioned upon Buyer’s compliance with the requirements of this Section) as to the affected Products: (i) to refund the purchase price paid; (ii) to deliver to Buyer a replacement; or (iii) to repair such Product. This warranty and any remedy extend to Buyer only and Seller has no liability to any of Buyer’s Customers, users or any other third party. Except for this limited warranty, Seller makes no other warranty and disclaims all other warranties or liabilities as to any Product, Software or IP, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, ownership, non-infringement, and non-misappropriation. Software is provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind. The warranty obligations of Seller and the remedies of Buyer set out in this Section 11 are the sole and exclusive obligations of Seller and the sole and exclusive remedies of Buyer for all Claims and other liabilities arising out of or in connection with any warranty, nonconformance, failure, defect or breach of warranty. No obligation or liability will arise out of Seller’s rendering of advice or service in connection with Buyer’s purchase of the Products or any repair or replacement of a Product. No warranties will apply after the one-year period. Seller does not offer any warranties of any kind, and expressly disclaims all implied warranties, on services provided by Seller which are ancillary to the purchase of Products by Buyer including, but not limited to, software modifications, board-level designs, and reviews of Buyer’s products or designs. Buyer is solely responsible for complete and thorough testing of Buyer’s hardware and software and their interaction with the Products even if Seller has advised or assisted Buyer with such or testing. Seller is not liable for any defect in Buyer’s product, including but not limited to those that would have been detected if Buyer had adequately tested its product.
For Products returned under Sections 9 and 11, Buyer shall afford Seller a reasonable opportunity to inspect the Products and any return shall comply with Seller’s Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) procedures. Remedies are conditioned upon Buyer giving prompt written notice to Seller within the applicable period, specifying the affected Product and the defect or nonconformance and returning all affected Products to Seller DDP Seller’s Specified Location (INCOTERMS 2000), promptly after such notice.
IN NO EVENT WILL THE AGGREGATE CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF SELLER, ITS AFFILIATES, AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, OR AGENTS (“SELLER PARTIES’) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AND ALL ORDERS, ORDER DOCUMENTS, PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE OR CLAIMS EXCEED, AND BUYER RELEASES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST (AND LIABILITY OF) SELLER IN EXCESS OF, THE LESSER OF THE NET PROCEEDS RECEIVED BY SELLER FOR THE AFFECTED PRODUCTS DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS OR $1 MILLION FOR ALL ORDERS EVER PLACED BY BUYER. THE EXISTENCE OF ONE OR MORE CLAIMS WILL NOT ENLARGE OR EXTEND THIS LIMIT. THESE LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLER PARTIES BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, COLLATERAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR ENHANCED DAMAGES (“EXCLUDED DAMAGES”). EXCLUDED DAMAGES INCLUDE COSTS OF INSPECTION, REMOVAL, AND REINSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OR OTHER ITEMS, REPROCUREMENT COSTS (INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL COSTS) OF REPLACEMENT OR SUBSTITUTE ITEMS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, AND LOSS OF USE, WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER SELLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR DAMAGE.
Absent written permission from the Seller, Buyer will keep in confidence, will not disclose to any person, and will not use (other than for purposes of performance under the Order) the Confidential Information. Buyer will not be liable for the unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information if it: (i) is or becomes generally available to the public, except as the result of unauthorized disclosure by Buyer; (ii) was known, without confidentiality restriction, to Buyer and such knowledge has been documented in writing prior to its receipt; (iii) is independently developed by Buyer without use of Seller’s data; or (iv) is disclosed as required by law or a governmental or judicial order (provided that Buyer has given prompt written notice to Seller prior to disclosure and an opportunity to object). Immediately upon request by Seller, Buyer will return or destroy the Confidential Information and all copies, records, and documents incorporating or derived from such information. The terms of any applicable non-disclosure agreement are cumulative of the confidentiality provisions herein.
The Products are not designed, intended, authorized, or warranted for use or inclusion in life support, financial institution, Government, aeronautical, aerospace, automotive, transportation, medical, military or nuclear applications, or in life endangering applications where failure or inaccuracy might cause death or personal injury. Products shall not be used if they have been subjected to operating or environmental conditions in excess of limits established in the Specifications or otherwise has been subjected to static, failure to ground properly, accident, mishandling, damage, misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, or improper or unauthorized testing, installation or repair. Any such sale, use or inclusion by Buyer or any of its direct or indirect customers is fully at Buyer’s risk and voids any and all of Seller’s obligations and warranties.
Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that none of the Products will be used in the performance of, or in connection with, any contract with any Government and it will not take any action or fail to take any action that would obligate Seller as a subcontractor under the provisions of any Government law or regulation, including the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations. Seller prohibits, and does not authorize the use, license or disclosure of any Product, Confidential Information or IP of Seller or any of its affiliates, limited rights data or Software by or to any Government. Seller makes no representations or warranties with respect to the ability of the Products, Software or prices to satisfy any law or regulation governing sales to any Government.
Buyer will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The Products, Software or related technologies may be subject to import/export license or other international trade controls. Buyer represents, warrants and certifies that Buyer will comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to import/export or re-export.
Buyer will indemnify, defend and hold the Seller Parties harmless against all Claims, taxes, penalties, interest, costs, assessments and expenses (included court and attorneys fees) that arise as a result of or in connection with any inadequacy or invalidity of any tax exemption certificate submitted by Buyer or any act, omission or misrepresentation of Buyer or any of its affiliates, employees, agents, contractors, customers, users or representatives, including any breach of Section 14, 15, 16, or 17.
Any dispute relating to this Agreement or any other Claims arising out of or related to the relationship of the parties (“Disputes”) will be resolved exclusively by the following sequential methods. However, a party may take immediate legal action to prevent immediate or irreparable harm to it or for failure of payment. Upon written notice by one party to the other of a Dispute, the parties will first attempt to promptly resolve the Dispute by negotiation for a 45-day period. If not so resolved, all Disputes shall be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (or, if in Singapore, the Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre) by one or three arbitrators appointed in accordance with said Rules. Discovery will be reasonably limited according to the amount in dispute. If a party unreasonably delays in submitting to binding arbitration, then the other party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction specified in this Section 19. Each party will bear its own costs in dispute resolution including attorney fees, except to the extent that an arbitrator awards costs to one party. All Dispute negotiations will be confidential settlement negotiations that are inadmissible as provided by applicable rules of evidence in litigation. The English version of any documents shall control and all proceedings will be in English. The parties consent to the sole, exclusive personal jurisdiction,, choice of law (without regard to conflicts of law principles) and venue for all meetings, hearings, or proceedings as follows: The Netherlands. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to any Order, Order Document, or any sale of Products to Buyer.
If a delay or failure of performance is due to Force Majeure, then a party’s performance will be excused for the period of delay caused by the Force Majeure. If non-Delivery or impracticability of Delivery of any or all of the Products results, in whole or in part, from any Force Majeure, Seller’s failure to Deliver will not be a breach, and Seller may elect to terminate the Order with respect to the affected Products without any liability.
This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns. Buyer may not assign this Agreement in any respect without the prior written consent of Seller. Seller may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without notice to or consent by Buyer. Seller may subcontract manufacturing or other work as to any or all Products without notice to or consent of Buyer. The failure of a party to enforce any right hereunder shall not waive that or any other right. If any provision of any Order Document is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, then (i) such provision will be reformed to cure or remove such defect and if not reformed will be severed, (ii) the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected or impaired, and (iii) the parties will endeavor in good faith to replace the severed provisions with valid provisions of the same or similar economic effect. The invalidity of a provision in a particular jurisdiction will not render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. No amendment or modification to the Order Documents will be effective unless specifically agreed in a writing signed by Seller. Notices to Seller should be in writing sent by registered mail to: Amaryllo MMG B.V., Markerkant 10136A, 1316AL Almere, the Netherlands, Attn: CEO Office. All rights, remedies and powers of Seller are cumulative and may be pursued or enforced in any manner or order. Section headings are included for convenience of reference only. The word “including” will be interpreted to mean “including but not limited to”. Sections 2, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 21 survive any termination of this Agreement. |
