“Company” shall mean SAGE Industrial for work performed in the United States
1. Acceptance. These terms and conditions are an integral part of Company’s offer and form the basis of any agreement (the “Agreement”) resulting from Company’s proposal (the “Proposal”) for the sale of the described equipment and any ancillary services (the “Equipment”). The Proposal is subject to acceptance in writing by the party to whom this offer is made or an authorized agent (“Customer”) delivered to Company within 30 days from the date of the Proposal. If Customer’s order is an acceptance of the Proposal, without the addition of any other terms and conditions of sale or any other modification, this document shall be treated solely as an acknowledgment of such order. If Customer’s order is expressly conditioned upon Company’s acceptance or assent to terms and/or conditions other than those expressed herein, return of such order by Company with these terms and conditions attached or referenced serves as Company’s notice of objection to Customer’s terms and as Company’s counter-offer to provide Equipment in accordance with scope and terms and condition of the Proposal. If Customer does not reject or object in writing to Company within 10 days, Company’s counter-offer will be deemed accepted. Customer’s acceptance of goods and/or Work by Company will in any event constitute an acceptance by Customer of these terms and conditions. This Agreement is subject to credit approval by Company. Upon disapproval of credit, Company may delay or suspend performance or, at its option, renegotiate prices and/or terms and conditions with Customer. If Company and Customer are unable to agree on such revisions, this Agreement shall be cancelled without any liability.
2. Title and Risk of Loss. All Equipment sales with destinations to Canada, Mexico or the U. S. shall be made FCA Company’s U.S. manufacturing facility or warehouse (Incoterms 2000) and shall be invoiced to and shall become the property of Customer upon tender of delivery thereof to the carrier. All Equipment sales with destinations outside Canada, Mexico and the U. S. shall be made Ex Works “EXW” (Incoterms 2000) Company’s U.S. manufacturing facility or warehouse and shall be invoiced to and shall become the property of Customer upon tender of delivery thereof to the carrier. Customer shall have the right to specify the method of transportation for the Equipment and the common carrier to be used. Absent such specification, The Company shall ship the Equipment by a reliable common carrier of its own selection in order to meet the delivery schedule and invoice Customer for all applicable charges associated with such shipment. Title and risk of loss or damage to Equipment will pass to Customer upon tender of delivery of such to carrier at Company’s U.S. manufacturing facility or warehouse.
3. Pricing and Taxes. Following acceptance without addition of any other terms and condition of sale or any other modification by Customer, the prices stated are firm provided that notification of release for immediate production and shipment is received at Company’s factory not later than 3 months from order acceptance. If such release is received later than 3 months from order acceptance date, prices will be increased a straight 1% (not compounded) for each 1 month period (or part thereof) beyond the 3 month firm price period up to the date of receipt of such release. If such release is not received within 6 months after the date of order acceptance, the prices are subject to renegotiation or at Company’s option, the order will be cancelled. Any delay in shipment caused by Customer’s actions will subject prices to increase equal to the percentage increase in list prices during that period of delay and Company may charge Customer with incurred storage fees. In no event will prices be decreased. The price of Equipment does not include any present or future foreign, federal, state, or local property, license, privilege, sales, use, excise, value added, gross receipts or other like taxes or assessments. Such amounts will be itemized separately to Customer, who will make prompt payment to Company. Company will accept valid exemption documentation for such from Customer, if applicable. All prices include packaging in accordance with Company’s standard procedures. Charges for special packaging, crating or packing are the responsibility of Customer.
4. Delivery and Delays. Delivery dates are approximate and not guaranteed. Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver the Equipment on or before the estimated delivery date and will notify Customer if the estimated delivery dates cannot be honored and will deliver the and services as soon as practicable thereafter. In no event will Company be liable for any damages or expenses caused by delays in delivery times.
5. Performance. Company shall be obligated to furnish only the Equipment described in the Proposal, and submittal data (if such data is issued in connection with the order), and Company may rely on the acceptance of the Proposal and submittal data as acceptance of the suitability of the Equipment for the particular project or location. If Company and Customer are unable to agree on revised prices or terms, the order may be cancelled without any liability. Unless specifically stated in the Proposal, compliance with any local building codes or other laws or regulations relating to specifications or the location, use or operation of the Equipment is the sole responsibility of Customer. If Equipment is tendered which does not fully comply with the provisions of this Agreement, and Equipment is rejected by Customer, Company will have the right to cure within a reasonable time after notice thereof by substituting a conforming tender whether or not the time for performance has passed.
6. Warranty (not applicable to turbines). Company warrants that, for a period of the lesser of 6 months from initial start-up for purification equipment or from date of shipment, whichever is less, that the Equipment manufactured by Company: (1) is free from defects in material and manufacture and (2) has the capacities and ratings set forth in Company’s catalogs and bulletins (“Warranty”). Company obligations of equipment start-up, if any are stated in the Proposal, are coterminous with the Warranty period. Exclusions from this Warranty include damage or failure arising from: wear and tear; corrosion, erosion, deterioration; modifications made by others to the Equipment; repairs or alterations by a party other than Company that adversely affects the stability or reliability of the Equipment; vandalism; neglect; accident; adverse weather or environmental conditions; abuse or improper use; improper installation; commissioning by a party other than Company; unusual physical or electrical or mechanical stress; operation with any accessory, equipment or part not specifically approved by Company; and/or lack of proper maintenance as recommended by Company. Company shall not be obligated to pay for the cost of lost refrigerant or lost product. Company’s obligations and liabilities under this Warranty are limited to furnishing replacement equipment or parts, at its option, FCA (Incoterms 2000) factory or warehouse (f.o.b. factory or warehouse for US domestic purposes) at Company-designated shipping point, freight-allowed to Company’s warranty agent’s stock location, for all non-conforming Company-manufactured Equipment (which have been returned by Customer to Company. Returns must have prior written approval by Company and are subject to restocking charge where applicable. UNLESS EXPRESSLY WARRANTED IN WRITING FOR CERTAIN BRANDED EQUIPMENT, COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING PREVENTION OF MOLD/MOULD, FUNGUS, BACTERIA, MICROBIAL GROWTH, OR ANY OTHER CONTAMINATES. No liability whatsoever shall attach to Company until Customer’s complete order has been paid for in full and Company’s liability under this Warranty shall be limited to the purchase price of the Equipment shown to be defective. Additional warranty protection is available on an extra-cost basis and must be in writing and agreed to by an authorized signatory of the Company. Additional terms and conditions of warranty coverage are applicable for refrigeration equipment. EXCEPT FOR COMPANY’S WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, COMPANY DOES NOT MAKE, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONCERNING ITS PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF DESIGN, MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERS THAT ARE ALLEGED TO ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE.
7. Indemnity. Company and Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless each other from any and all claims, actions, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from death or bodily injury or damage to real or personal property, to the extent caused by the negligence or misconduct of their respective employees or other authorized agents in connection with their activities within the scope of this Agreement. Neither party shall indemnify the other against claims, damages, expenses or liabilities to the extent attributable to the acts or omissions of the other party. If the parties are both at fault, the obligation to indemnify shall be proportional to their relative fault. The duty to indemnify will continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding the expiration or early termination hereof, with respect to any claims based on facts or conditions that occurred prior to expiration or termination.
8. Insurance. Upon request, Company will furnish evidence of its standard insurance coverage. If Customer has requested to be named as an additional insured under Company’s insurance policy, Company will do so subject to Company’s manuscript additional insured endorsement. Company does not waive any rights of subrogation.
9. Customer Breach. Each of the following events or conditions shall constitute a breach by Customer and shall give Company the right, without an election of remedies, to terminate this Agreement, require payment prior to shipping, or suspend performance by delivery of written notice declaring termination, upon which event Customer shall be liable to the Company for all Equipment furnished to date and all damages sustained by Company (including lost profit and overhead): (1) Any failure by Customer to pay amounts when due; or (2) any general assignment by Customer for the benefit of its creditors, or if Customer becomes bankrupt or insolvent or takes the benefit of any statute for bankrupt or insolvent debtors, or makes or proposes to make any proposal or arrangement with creditors, or if any steps are taken for the winding up or other termination of Customer or the liquidation of its assets, or if a trustee, receiver, or similar person is appointed over any of the assets or interests of Customer; (3) Any representation or warranty furnished by Customer in connection with this Agreement is false or misleading in any material respect when made; or (4) Any failure by Customer to perform or comply with any material provision of this Agreement.
10. Limitation of Liability. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION REFRIGERANT LOSS, PRODUCT LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR PROFITS), OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER CLAIMED UNDER CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY OF FACTS. In no event will Company’s liability in connection with the provision of products or services or otherwise under this Agreement exceed the entire amount paid to Company by Customer under this Agreement.
11. Nuclear Liability. In the event that the Equipment sold hereunder is to be used in a nuclear facility, Customer will, prior to such use, arrange for insurance or governmental indemnity protecting Company against all liability and hereby releases and agrees to indemnify Company and its suppliers for any nuclear damage, including loss of use, in any manner arising out of a nuclear incident, whether alleged to be due, in whole or in part to the negligence or otherwise of Company or its suppliers.
12. Intellectual Property; Patent Indemnity. Company retains all ownership, license and other rights to all patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights related to the Equipment, and, except for the right to use the Equipment sold, Customer obtains no rights to use any such intellectual property. Company agrees to defend any suit or proceeding brought against Customer so far as such suit or proceeding is solely based upon a claim that the use of the Equipment provided by Company constitutes infringement of any patent of the United States of America, provided Company is promptly notified in writing and given authority, information and assistance for defense of same. Company will, at its option, procure for Customer the right to continue to use said Equipment, or modify it so that it becomes non-infringing, or replace same with non-infringing Equipment, or to remove said Equipment and to refund the purchase price. The foregoing will not be construed to include any Agreement by Company to accept any liability whatsoever in respect to patents for inventions including more than the Equipment furnished hereunder, or in respect of patents for methods and processes to be carried out with the aid of said Equipment. The provision of Equipment by Company does not convey any license, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, under patent claims covering combinations of said Equipment with other devices or elements. The foregoing states the entire liability of Company with regard to patent infringement. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, Customer will hold Company harmless against any expense or loss resulting from infringement of patents or trademarks arising from compliance with Customer’s designs or specifications or instructions.
13. Cancellation. Equipment is specially manufactured in response to orders. An order placed with and accepted by Company cannot be delayed, canceled, suspended, or extended except with Company’s written consent and upon written terms accepted by Company that will reimburse Company for and indemnify Company against loss and provide Company with a reasonable profit for its materials, time, labor, services, use of facilities and otherwise. Customer will be obligated to accept any Equipment shipped, tendered for delivery or delivered by Company pursuant to the order prior to any agreed delay, cancellation, suspension or extension of the order. Any attempt by Customer to unilaterally revoke, delay or suspend acceptance for any reason whatever after it has agreed to delivery of or accepted any shipment shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. For purposes of this paragraph, acceptance shall be any waiver of inspection, use or possession of Equipment, payment of the invoice, or any indication of exclusive control exercised by Customer.
14. Payment. Customer shall pay Company’s invoices within net 30 days of shipment date. Company reserves the right to add to any account outstanding for more than 30 days a service charge equal to the lesser of the maximum allowable legal interest rate or 1.5% of the principal amount due at the end of each month. Customer shall pay all costs (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by Company in attempting to collect amounts due and otherwise enforcing these terms and conditions. If requested, Company will provide appropriate lien waivers upon receipt of payment. Company may at any time decline to ship, make delivery or perform work except upon receipt of cash payment, letter of credit, or security, or upon other terms and conditions satisfactory to Company in accordance with its credit and collections policy. Customer agrees that, unless Customer makes payment in advance, Company will have a purchase money security interest in all Equipment to secure payment in full of all amounts due Company and its order for the Equipment, together with these terms and conditions, form a security agreement (as defined by the UCC in the United States and as defined in the Personal Property Security Act in Canada). Customer shall keep the Equipment free of all taxes and encumbrances, shall not remove the Equipment from its original installation point and shall not assign or transfer any interest in the Equipment until all payments due Company have been made. The purchase money security interest granted herein attaches upon Company’s acceptance of Customer’s order and on receipt of the Equipment described in the accepted Proposal but prior to its installation. The parties have no agreement to postpone the time for attachment unless specifically noted in writing on the accepted order. Customer will have no rights of set off against any amounts, which become payable to Company under this Agreement or otherwise.
15. Claims. Company will consider claims for concealed shortages in shipments or rejections due to failure to conform to an order only if such claims or rejections are made in writing within 15 days of delivery and are accompanied by the packing list and, if applicable, the reasons in detail why the Equipment does not conform to Customer’s order. Upon receiving authorization and shipping instructions from authorized personnel of Company, Customer may return rejected Equipment, transportation charges prepaid, for replacement. Company may charge Customer any costs resulting from the testing, handling, and disposition of any Equipment returned by Customer which are not found by Company to be nonconforming. All Equipment damaged during shipment and all claims relating thereto must be made with the freight carrier in accordance with such carrier’s policies and procedures. Claims for Equipment damaged during shipment are not covered under the warranty provision stated herein.
16. Export Laws. The obligation of Company to supply Equipment under this Agreement is subject to the ability of Company to supply such items consistent with applicable laws and regulations of the United States and other governments. Company reserves the right to refuse to enter into or perform any order, and to cancel any order, under this Agreement if Company in its sole discretion determines that performance of the transaction to which such order relates would violate any such applicable law or regulation. Customer will pay all handling and other similar costs from Company’s factories including the costs of freight, insurance, export clearances, import duties and taxes. Customer will be “exporter of record” with respect to any export from the United States of America and will perform all compliance and logistics functions in connection therewith and will also comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Customer understands that Company and/or the Equipment are subject to laws and regulations of the United States of America which may require licensing or authorization for and/or prohibit export, re-export or diversion of Company’s Equipment to certain countries, and agrees it will not knowingly assist or participate in any such diversion or other violation of applicable United States of America laws and regulations. Customer agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Company for any damages resulting to Customer or Company from a breach of this paragraph by Customer.
17. General. Except as provided below, to the maximum extent provided by law, this Agreement is made and shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of California for Equipment shipped to a US location and the laws of the province to which Equipment is shipped within Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles, and not including the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. To the extent the Equipment is being used at a site owned and/or operated by any agency of the Federal Government, determination of any substantive issue of law shall be according to the Federal common law of Government contracts as enunciated and applied by Federal judicial bodies and boards of contract appeals of the Federal Government. This Agreement contains all of the agreements, representations and understandings of the parties and supersedes all previous understandings, commitments or agreements, oral or written, related to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or terminated except by a writing signed by the parties hereto. No documents shall be incorporated herein by reference except to the extent Company is a signatory thereon. If any term or condition of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law, all other terms and conditions of this Agreement will nevertheless remain in full force and effect as long as the economic or legal substance of the transaction contemplated hereby is not affected in a manner adverse to any party hereto. Customer may not assign, transfer, or convey this Agreement, or any part hereof, or its right, title or interest herein, without the written consent of the Company. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Customer’s permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all together shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. A fully executed facsimile copy hereof or the several counterparts shall suffice as an original.
18. Returns/Refunds. Products are custom made. Returns are not accepted. Exceptions are in the sole discretion of SAGE Industrial Corporation’s management. Customers agree that they are in receipt of the items by notification of shipment or by picking up products at will call. If the need arises, customers may get approval to return products to upgrade to a different model. Full price of the upgrade will be collected prior to shipping and refunds of the model to be exchanged will only occur after receipt and inspection by SAGE Industrial Corporation.
INSTALLATION – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Exclusions from Work. Company’s obligation is limited to the Work as defined and does not include any modifications to the Work site under the Americans With Disabilities Act or any other law or building code(s). In no event shall Company be required to perform work Company reasonably believes is outside of the defined Work without a written change order signed by Customer and Company.
2. Performance. Company shall perform the Work in accordance with industry standards generally applicable in the area under similar circumstances as of the time Company performs the Work Company may refuse to perform any Work where working conditions could endanger property or put at risk the safety of persons. Unless otherwise agreed to by Customer and Company, at Customer’s expense and before the Work begins, Customer will provide any necessary access platforms, catwalks to safely perform the Work in compliance with OSHA or state industrial safety regulations
3. Time for Completion. Except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed in writing signed by an authorized representative of Company, all dates provided by Company or its representatives for commencement, progress or completion are estimates only. While Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to meet such estimated dates, Company shall not be responsible for any damages for its failure to do so.
4. Access. Company and its subcontractors shall be provided access to the Work site during regular business hours, or such other hours as may be requested by Company and acceptable to the Work site’ owner or tenant for the performance of the Work, including sufficient areas for staging, mobilization, and storage. Company’s access to correct any emergency condition shall not be restricted.
5. Completion. Notwithstanding any other term or condition herein, when Company informs Customer that the Work has been completed, Customer shall inspect the Work in the presence of Company’s representative, and Customer shall either (a) accept the Work in its entirety in writing, or (b) accept the Work in part and specifically identify, in writing, any exception items. Customer agrees to re-inspect any and all excepted items as soon as Company informs Customer that all such excepted items have been completed. The initial acceptance inspection shall take place within ten (10) days from the date when Company informs Customer that the Work has been completed. Any subsequent re-inspection of excepted items shall take place within five (5) days from the date when Company informs Customer that the excepted items have been completed. Customer’s failure to cooperate and complete any of said inspections within the required time limits shall constitute complete acceptance of the Work as of ten (10) days from date when Company informs Customer that the Work, or the excepted items, if applicable, has/have been completed.
6. Permits and Governmental Fees. Company shall secure (with Customer’s assistance) and pay for building and other permits and governmental fees, licenses, and inspections necessary for proper performance and completion of the Work which are legally required when bids from Company’s subcontractors are received, negotiations thereon concluded, or the effective date of a relevant Change Order, whichever is later. Customer is responsible for necessary approvals, easements, assessments and charges for construction, use or occupancy of permanent structures or for permanent changes to existing facilities. If the cost of such permits, fees, licenses and inspections are not included in the Proposal, Company will invoice Customer for such costs.
7. Utilities During Construction. Customer shall provide without charge to Company all water, heat, and utilities required for performance of the Work.
8. Concealed or Unknown Conditions. In the performance of the Work, if Company encounters conditions at the Work site that are (i) subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions that differ materially from those indicated on drawings expressly incorporated herein or (ii) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature that differ materially from those conditions ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the type and character as the Work, Company shall notify Customer of such conditions promptly, prior to significantly disturbing same. If such conditions differ materially and cause an increase in Company’s cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the Work, Company shall be entitled to, and Customer shall consent by Change Order to, an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price, contract time, or both.
9. Pre-Existing Conditions. Company is not liable for any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, arising from or related to conditions that existed in, on, or upon the Work site before the Commencement Date of this Agreement (“Pre-Existing Conditions”), including, without limitation, damages, losses, or expenses involving Pre-Existing Conditions of building envelope issues, mechanical issues, plumbing issues, and/or indoor air quality issues involving mold/mould and/or fungi. Company also is not liable for any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, arising from or related to work done by or services provided by individuals or entities that are not employed by or hired by Company.
10. Asbestos and Hazardous Materials. Company’s Work and other services in connection with this Agreement expressly excludes any identification, abatement, cleanup, control, disposal, removal or other work connected with asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyl (“PCB”), or other hazardous materials (hereinafter, collectively, “Hazardous Materials”). Customer warrants and represents that, except as set forth in a writing signed by Company, there are no Hazardous Materials on the Work site that will in any way affect Company’s Work and Customer has disclosed to Company the existence and location of any Hazardous Materials in all areas within which Company will be performing the Work. Should Company become aware of or suspect the presence of Hazardous Materials, Company may immediately stop work in the affected area and shall notify Customer. Customer will be exclusively responsible for taking any and all action necessary to correct the condition in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Customer shall be exclusively responsible for and shall indemnify and hold harmless Company (including its employees, agents and subcontractors) from and against any loss, claim, liability, fees, penalties, injury (including death) or liability of any nature, and the payment thereof arising out of or relating to any Hazardous Materials on or about the Work site, not brought onto the Work site by Company. Company shall be required to resume performance of the Work in the affected area only in the absence of Hazardous Materials or when the affected area has been rendered harmless. In no event shall Company be obligated to transport or handle Hazardous Materials, provide any notices to any governmental agency, or examine the Work site for the presence of Hazardous Materials.
SERVICE – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Acceptance. These terms and conditions are an integral part of Company’s offer and form the basis of any agreement (the “Agreement”) resulting from Company’s proposal (the “Proposal”) for the services (the “Services”) on equipment listed in the Proposal (the “Covered Equipment”). The Proposal is subject to acceptance in writing by the party to whom this offer is made or an authorized agent (“Customer”) delivered to Company within 30 days from the date of the Proposal. If Customer’s order is an acceptance of the Proposal, without the addition of any other terms and conditions of sale or any other modification, this document shall be treated solely as an acknowledgment of such order. If Customer’s order is expressly conditioned upon the Company’s acceptance or assent to terms and/or conditions other than those expressed herein, return of such order by Company with these terms and conditions attached or referenced serves as Company’s notice of objection to Customer’s terms and as Company’s counter-offer to provide Services in accordance with scope and terms and conditions of the original Proposal. If Customer does not reject or object in writing to Company within 10 days, the Company’s counter-offer will be deemed accepted. Customer’s acceptance of goods and/or Services by Company will in any event constitute an acceptance by Customer of these terms and conditions. This Agreement is subject to credit approval by Company. Upon disapproval of credit, Company may delay or suspend performance or, at its option, renegotiate prices and/or terms and conditions with Customer. If Company and Customer are unable to agree on such revisions, this Agreement shall be cancelled without any liability, other than Customer’s obligation to pay for Services rendered by Company to the date of cancellation.
2. Services Fees and Taxes. Fees for the Services (the “Service Fee(s)”) shall be as set forth in the Proposal and are based on performance during regular business hours. Fees for outside Company’s normal business hours and any after-hours services shall be billed separately according to then prevailing overtime or emergency labor/labour rates. In addition to the stated Service Fee, Customer shall pay all taxes not legally required to be paid by Company or, alternatively, shall provide Company with acceptable tax exemption certificates. Customer shall pay all costs (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by Company in attempting to collect amounts due.
3. Payment. Payment is due upon receipt of Company’s invoice. Company reserves the right to add to any account outstanding for more than 90 days a service charge equal to the lesser of the maximum allowable legal interest rate or 1.5% of the principal amount due at the end of each month. Customer shall pay all costs (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by Company in attempting to collect amounts due or otherwise enforcing these terms and conditions.
4. Customer Breach. Each of the following events or conditions shall constitute a breach by Customer and shall give Company the right, without an election of remedies, to terminate this Agreement or suspend performance by delivery of written notice declaring termination, upon which event Customer shall be liable to the Company for all Services furnished to date and all damages sustained by Company (including lost profit and overhead): (1) Any failure by Customer to pay amounts when; or (2) any general assignment by Customer for the benefit of its creditors, or if Customer becomes bankrupt or insolvent or takes the benefit of any statute for bankrupt or insolvent debtors, or makes or proposes to make any proposal or arrangement with creditors, or if any steps are taken for the winding up or other termination of Customer or the liquidation of its assets, or if a trustee, receiver, or similar person is appointed over any of the assets or interests of Customer; (3) Any representation or warranty furnished by Customer in connection with this Agreement is false or misleading in any material respect when made; or (4) Any failure by Customer to perform or comply with any material provision of this Agreement.
5. Performance. Company shall perform the Services in accordance with industry standards generally applicable in the area under similar circumstances as of the time Company performs the Services. Company is not liable for any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, arising from or related to work done by or services provided by individuals or entities that are not employed by or hired by Company. Company may refuse to perform any Services or work where working conditions could endanger property or put at risk the safety of people. Unless otherwise agreed to by Customer and Company, at Customer’s expense and before the Services begin, Customer will provide any necessary access platforms, catwalks to safely perform the Services in compliance with OSHA or state industrial safety regulations.
6. Exclusions. Unless expressly included in the Proposal, the Services do not include, and Company shall not be liable for, any of the following:
(a) Any guarantee of room conditions or system performance;
(b) Inspection, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement or performance of work or services outside the Services;
(c) Damage, repairs or replacement of parts made necessary as a result of the acts or omission of Customer or any Event of Force Majeure;
(d) Any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, arising from or related to conditions that existed in, on, or upon the premises before the effective date of this Agreement (“Pre-Existing Conditions”) including, without limitation, damages, losses, or expenses involving a Pre-Existing Condition of building envelope issues, mechanical issues, plumbing issues, and/or indoor air quality issues involving mold/mould and/or fungi; and
(e) Replacement of refrigerant is excluded, unless replacement of refrigerant is expressly stated as included with the Proposal.
7. Warranty. Company warrants that: (a) the material manufactured by Company and furnished hereunder is free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of 6 months from the earlier of the date of equipment start-up or replacement and (b) the labor/labour portion of the Services is warranted to have been properly performed for a period of 6 months from date of completion (the “Warranty”). Company obligations of equipment start-up, if any are stated in the Proposal, are coterminous with the Warranty period. Defects must be reported to Company within the Warranty period. Company’s obligation under the Warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part at its option and to correcting any improperly performed labor/labour. No liability whatsoever shall attach to Company until the Services have been paid for in full. Exclusions from this Warranty include damage or failure arising from: wear and tear; corrosion, erosion, deterioration; Customer’s failure to follow the Company-provided maintenance plan; and modifications made by others to Company’s equipment. Company shall not be obligated to pay for the cost of lost refrigerant or lost product. Additional terms and conditions of warranty coverage are applicable for refrigeration equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all warranties provided herein terminate upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement. Equipment, material and/or parts that are not manufactured by Company are not warranted by Company and have such warranties as may be extended by the respective manufacturer. THE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN NEGLIGENCE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN LAW OR IN FACT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR OTHERS ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE. UNLESS EXPRESSLY WARRANTED IN WRITING FOR CERTAIN SAGE BRANDED EQUIPMENT, COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REGARDING PREVENTION BY THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF, OF MOLD/MOULD, FUNGUS, BACTERIA, MICROBIAL GROWTH, OR ANY OTHER CONTAMINATES. COMPANY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY IF THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF IS USED TO PREVENT OR INHIBIT THE GROWTH OF SUCH MATERIALS. THE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN NEGLIGENCE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN LAW OR IN FACT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ** All units must be serviced at least once a year and filters changed once a month (or more often if the application requires). It is the responsibility of the customer to schedule the maintenance and ensure maintenance is performed. Company shall have no liability for incidents arising out of improper maintenance.
8. Indemnity. Company and Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless each other from any and all claims, actions, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from death or bodily injury or damage to real or personal property, to the extent caused by the negligence or misconduct of the indemnifying party Company, and/or its respective employees or authorized agents in connection with their activities within the scope of this Agreement. Neither party shall indemnify the other against claims, damages, expenses, or liabilities to the extent attributable to the acts or omissions of the other party. If the parties are both at fault, the obligation to indemnify shall be proportional to their relative fault. The duty to indemnify will continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding the expiration or early termination hereof, with respect to any claims based on facts or conditions that occurred prior to expiration or termination.
9. Limitation of Liability. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION REFRIGERANT LOSS, PRODUCT LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR PROFITS), OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER CLAIMED UNDER CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY OR FACTS. Should Company nevertheless be found liable for any damages they shall be limited to the purchase price of the Services for one location over a 12 month term. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MOLD, FUNGUS, BACTERIA, MICROBIAL GROWTH, OR OTHER CONTAMINATES OR AIRBORNE BIOLOGICAL AGENTS.
10. Asbestos and Hazardous Materials. Company’s services expressly exclude any identification, abatement, cleanup, control, disposal, removal or other work connected with asbestos or other hazardous materials (collectively, “Hazardous Materials”). Should Company become aware of or suspect the presence of Hazardous Materials, Company may immediately stop work in the affected area and shall notify Customer. Customer will be responsible for taking any and all action necessary to correct the condition in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Customer shall be exclusively responsible for any claims, liability, fees and penalties, and the payment thereof, arising out of or relating to any Hazardous Materials on or about the premises, not brought onto the premises by Company. Company shall be required to resume performance of the services only when the affected area has been rendered harmless.
14. License. Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors State License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a complaint regarding a latent act or omission is filed within four years of the date of the alleged violation. A complaint regarding a latent act or omission pertaining to structural defects may be filed within 10 years of the date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar, Contractors State License Board, P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826
15. Law. State law requires anyone who contracts to do construction work to be licensed by the Contractor’s State License Board in the license category in which the contractor is going to be working – if the total price of the job is $500 or more (including labor and materials). Licensed contractors are regulated by laws designed to protect the public. If you contract with someone who does not have a license, the Contractor’s State License Board may be unable to assist you with a complaint. Your only remedy against an unlicensed contractor may be in civil court, and you may be liable for damages arising out of any injuries to the contractor or his or her employees. You may contact the Contractor’s State License Board to find out if this contractor has a valid license. The board has complete information on the history of licensed contractors, including any suspensions, revocations, judgements, and citations. The board has offices throughout California. Please check the government pages of the white pages for the office nearest you or call 1-800-321-CSLB for more information.
GENERAL – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Arbitration. All claims and disputes arising under or relating to this Agreement are to be settled by binding arbitration in the state of California or another location mutually agreeable to the parties. The arbitration shall be conducted on a confidential basis pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any decision or award as a result of any such arbitration proceeding shall be in writing and shall provide an explanation for all conclusions of law and fact and shall include the assessment of costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys’ fees. Any such arbitration shall be conducted by an arbitrator experienced in air purification equipment and shall include a written record of the arbitration hearing. The parties reserve the right to object to any individual who shall be employed by or affiliated with a competing organization or entity. An award of arbitration may be confirmed in a court of competent jurisdiction.
2. Force Majeure. Company’s duty to perform under this Agreement is contingent upon the non-occurrence of an Event of Force Majeure. If Company shall be unable to carry out any material obligation under this Agreement due to an Event of Force Majeure, this Agreement shall at Company’s election (i) remain in effect but Company’s obligations shall be suspended until the uncontrollable event terminates or (ii) be terminated upon ten (10) days notice to Customer, in which event Customer shall pay Company for all parts of the Services furnished to the date of termination. An “Event of Force Majeure” shall mean any cause or event beyond the control of Company. Without limiting the foregoing, “Event of Force Majeure” includes: acts of God; acts of terrorism, war or the public enemy; flood; earthquake; lightning; tornado; storm; fire; civil disobedience; pandemic insurrections; riots; labor disputes; labor or material shortages; sabotage; restraint by court order or public authority (whether valid or invalid), and action or non-action by or inability to obtain or keep in force the necessary governmental authorizations, permits, licenses, certificates or approvals if not caused by Company and the requirements of any applicable government in any manner that diverts either the material or the finished product to the direct or indirect benefit of the government.
3. General. This Agreement contains all of the agreements, representations and understandings of the parties and supersedes all previous understandings, commitments or agreements, oral or written, related to the subject matter hereof. Except as provided for Service Fee adjustments, this Agreement may not be amended, modified or terminated except by a writing signed by the parties hereto. No documents shall be incorporated herein by reference except to the extent Company is a signatory thereon. If any term or condition of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law, all other terms and conditions of this Agreement will nevertheless remain in full force and effect as long as the economic or legal substance of the transaction contemplated hereby is not affected in a manner adverse to any party hereto. Customer may not assign, transfer, or convey this Agreement, or any part hereof, without the written consent of Company. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all together shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. A fully executed facsimile copy hereof or the several counterparts shall suffice as an original. No modifications, additions or changes may be made to this Agreement except in a writing signed by Company.
4. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Clause. Company is a federal contractor which complies fully with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the applicable regulations contained in 41 C.F.R. Parts 60-1 through 60-60, 29 U.S.C. Section 793 and the applicable regulations contained in 41 C.F.R. Part 60-741; and 38 U.S.C. Section 4212 and the applicable regulations contained in 41 C.F.R. Part 60-250 in the United States and with Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (U.K.) 1982, c.11 and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes and employment law in Canada