Terms & Conditions

I. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/ORDERS.

This agreement is between Speciality Fluid Components Manufacturing (“SFC”) and Purchaser. No order for SFC’s goods or services shall be binding upon SFC until acknowledged in writing by SFC. That acknowledgement and these Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between SFC and Purchaser. Any purchase order, offer or counter-offer made by Purchaser before or after SFC’s acknowledgement is rejected and all documents exchanged prior to SFC’s acknowledgement are merely preliminary negotiations and not part of any Agreement between the parties. For example, orders submitted on Purchaser’s own purchase order forms modifying, adding to, contrary to, or inconsistent with these Terms and Conditions are expressly rejected and of no force or effect and acceptance is expressly made conditional upon assent to these terms. In no event will SFC be deemed to have in any way changed, enlarged or modified its liabilities or obligations as fixed by these Terms and Conditions including, without limitation, situations in which SFC satisfies an order submitted on Purchaser’s own purchase order form.

In the event of a cancellation of any purchase order or line item therein, the following restocking fees will apply:    

45% Restocking Fee: If the materials necessary to fulfill the order have already been ordered or manufactured in-house at the time of cancellation, a restocking fee equivalent to 45% of the total order or line item value will be charged.          

       0% Restocking Fee: If the materials necessary for the order have not yet been ordered or manufactured at the time
of cancellation, no restocking fee will be applied.

This policy is intended to compensate for the costs incurred in the preparation and processing of an order up to the point of cancellation. We urge our customers to review their orders carefully and make any necessary adjustments or cancellations before materials are procured or production begins to avoid incurring restocking fees.

Purchaser shall have been deemed to agree to these Terms and Conditions upon the earlier of acceptance of SFC’s quotation, acceptance of delivery of the goods or services or the issuance of a purchase order to SFC.

No acknowledgement by SFC and no provision of SFC’s Terms and Conditions shall be subject to change in any manner except as agreed to in writing by an officer of SFC.

2. PRICES.

Until the written confirmation of acceptance of a purchase order by SFC, all prices are subject to change without notice and quoted in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. Alt prices for goods are quoted FOB point of shipment unless otherwise noted by SFC. Written quotations expire thirty (30) calendar days from the date of quotation unless specified otherwise. Verbal quotations are non-binding on SFC. Prices do not include sales, excise, municipal, state or any other government taxes. All taxes and other governmental charges upon the production, manufacture, distribution, sale or use of goods or services to the extent required or not forbidden by law to be collected by SFC from Purchaser, shall be paid by Purchaser to SFC unless Purchaser furnishes SFC with exemption certificates acceptable to the relevant taxing authorities. SFC reserves the right to revise prices of work in process due to any change in the order on the part of the Purchaser or any factor beyond the control of SFC. Typographical and/or clerical errors made by SFC are subject to correction.

3. TERMS OF PAYMENT.

Invoices are net thirty (30) days from the date of invoice unless specified otherwise and approved in writing by SFC. Past due accounts will bear interest at the rate of 3% per month of the invoiced amount. All invoices are payable in U.S. dollars, unless specified otherwise and approved. Acceptance of bank drafts, checks or other form of payment shall be subject to immediate collection of the full face amount thereof. SFC may, at its discretion, impose a transaction fee on payments processed via wire transfer or by Letter of Credit.

SFC reserves the right at any time and in its sole discretion to demand full or partial payment before proceeding with an Agreement of sale. If delivery is delayed or deferred by Purchaser beyond the scheduled date, payment shall be due in full when SFC is prepared to ship the goods or perform the services. The goods may thereafter, at SFC’s option, be stored at the risk and expense of Purchaser, If Purchaser defaults when any payment is due or becomes insolvent, the whole Agreement price shall become due and payable upon demand or SFC, at its option, without prejudice to other lawful remedies, may defer delivery or cancel the Agreement.

In the event of nonpayment of an invoice when due, SFC shall have the right to suspend further work or the delivery of future goods under this Agreement or any Agreement with Purchaser until such invoice is paid in full; provided, however, that if such invoice remains unpaid for more than five (5) days after written demand by SFC, SFC may terminate this Agreement without penalty.

Order cancellations by the Purchaser are subject to an order cancellation fee as stated with the quotation and incorporated herein.

4. DELIVERY.

SFC shall not be liable for any damage as a result of any non-delivery or delay due to any cause beyond SFC’s reasonable control, including, without limitation, an act of God; act of Purchaser; embargo; other government act, regulation or request; fire; accident; strike; war; boycott; slowdown; riot; or delay in transportation or inability to obtain necessary labor, materials, or manufacturing facilities.

SFC reserves the right to substitute suitable alternative materials and components where necessary.

Where the services are to be performed on Purchaser’s premises, Purchaser agrees to provide SFC on a timely basis with such access, machine downtime, utilities and equipment as SFC shall reasonably require in order to perform the services in accordance with the Agreement. If Purchaser fails to perform its obligations or shall fail to perform them in a timely manner, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that SFC shall be entitled to delay performance of the services until such time as Purchaser has complied in all respects with its obligations and to increase the price for the services to reflect any increased cost to SFC caused by Purchaser’s failure to perform or late performance.

5. SHIPMENT/RISK OF LOSS.

All shipments of goods are subject to an overrun or shortage of 5% of the quantity specified. Unless otherwise noted, all sales of goods are made FOB point of shipment. Delivery dates given in advance of actual shipment of goods or performance of services are estimates and shall not be deemed to represent fixed or guaranteed delivery dates. Method and route of shipment will be at the discretion of SFC unless specified otherwise by Purchaser and agreed by SFC, and any additional expense of the method or route of shipment specified by Purchaser shall be borne by Purchaser. Claims for shortage or other quantity errors must be made in writing to SFC within five (5) days after receipt of shipment. Failure to give such notice shall constitute unqualified acceptance and a waiver of all such claims by Purchaser.

SFC reserves the right to make delivery of goods in installments, unless otherwise expressly stipulated in the agreement for sale. Such installments, when separately invoiced, shall be paid for when due per invoice without regard to subsequent deliveries. Delay in delivery of any installment shall not relieve Purchaser of its obligations to accept remaining deliveries.

6. TOOLS/DIES.

All tools, patterns and other equipment used in the manufacture of any of SFC’s goods or performance of any of SFC’s services shall remain the property of SFC unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. Purchaser shall not permit any third party to use such equipment nor disclose to any third party any technical, dimensional or design details, or any other information in respect of such equipment at any time.

7. WARRANTY/CLAIMS.

Purchaser acknowledges that it has selected and ordered goods based on its own skill and judgment and agrees that it is responsible for ensuring that the goods selected are fit for Purchaser’s purpose. SFC warrants only that such goods have been produced in accord with SFC’s standard practices with regard to materials and workmanship and no samples or prior description of goods shall constitute an express warranty. If goods are non-conforming, SFC, at its option and subject to the terms of this paragraph 7 and paragraph 9, will either (i) allow Purchaser to return the goods and receive repayment of the price or (ii) repair or replace the goods. No goods are to be returned to SFC without prior written consent of SFC and the assignment of a return goods authorization number by SFC.

Purchaser is liable to pay for all associated costs incurred by SFC due to its selection of noncompliant products. These associated costs are based on any additional costs incurred by SFC in managing the noncompliant products, including, but not limited to, all reworks, investigations and other consequential costs.

SFC shall not be responsible for any selection made by Purchaser and will not have any liability to Purchaser for any loss, damages, costs or expenses suffered by Purchaser as a result thereof.

(a) THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE SELLER.

(b) SFC shall have no obligation under this warranty if damage to the good occurs because of improper handling or operation, modification of the good, abuse, misuse, unauthorized repairs made or attempted and/or where equipment is operated above rated capacity.

(c) No agent, employee or representative of SFC has authority to bind SFC to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the goods sold.

(d) Upon receipt, Purchaser shall inspect the goods. All notice of claims, including claims for alleged defective goods, must be made within (i) thirty (30) days of receipt of such goods; or (ii) prior to the installation of such goods into any other products, whichever period is shorter. If no notice of claim is made within such inspection period, the goods are irrevocably accepted by Purchaser and all claims against SFC are waived and forever barred. Purchaser agrees that any litigation or arbitration relating to any claim must be commenced within one (1) year after date of shipment by SFC. Purchaser hereby expressly assumes all liability for all damage and injury occurring before and after said time periods if notice is not made pursuant to this agreement.

8. PURCHASER SUPPLIED MATERIALS.

Purchaser warrants that any materials, inserts, or parts supplied to SFC will conform to all indicated specifications and will be timely delivered. SFC shall not be liable for any damages related to parts or materials supplied by Purchaser, including damage to the part or material itself, or damage caused by defective materials, inserts, or parts. SFC extends no warranty and shall not be liable for any SFC goods that are defective as a result of Purchaser supplied materials, inserts, or parts and Purchaser shall be required to purchase any goods into which SFC incorporates any Purchaser supplied materials, inserts, or parts at the then applicable price for such goods.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY/

INDEMNITY.

SFC’s liability on any claim for loss or damage arising out of this transaction or from the performance or breach thereof or connected with any goods or services supplied hereunder, or the sale, resale, operation or use of goods, whether based on Agreement, warranty, tort (including negligence) or other grounds, shall not exceed the price allocable to such goods or services or part thereof involved in the claim, regardless of cause or fault. Purchaser’s remedies are limited to the return of non- conforming goods and repayment of the price or to the repair and replacement of non-conforming goods, subject to the provisions of paragraph 6. This limitation of liability and remedies reflects a deliberate and bargained-for allocation of risks between SFC and Purchaser and constitutes the basis of the parties’ bargain, without which SFC would not have agreed to the price or terms of this transaction. SFC shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any charges without its prior written consent.

SFC SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF AGREEMENT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHER GROUNDS FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF GOODS OR ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS, BUSINESS INIERRUPTION, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OF PURCHASER FOR SUCH DAMAGE. In addition, if SFC furnishes Purchaser with advice or other assistance regarding any goods or services supplied hereunder, or any system or equipment in which any such goods may be installed, and which is not required pursuant to this transaction, the furnishing of the advice or assistance will not subject SFC to any liability, whether based on Agreement,

warranty, tort (including negligence) or other grounds.

In the event Purchaser modifies SFC goods or incorporates SFC goods into another product or component part, Purchaser agrees to hold harmless and indemnify SFC from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) involving personal injury or property damage. Purchaser also agrees to hold harmless and indemnify SFC from any patent or other intellectual property claims related to (i) any SFC goods made in accordance with Purchaser’s designs or specifications; or (ii) the use of any drawings provided to SFC by Purchaser for use in the manufacture, production or assembly of such goods.

10. WAIVER AND CHOICE OF LAW.

The failure of SFC to insist in any one or more instances, upon the performance of any of the Terms and Conditions as set forth herein or the failure of SFC to exercise any of its rights hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any such terms, conditions or rights thereunder and shall not effect SFC’s right to insist on strict performance and compliance with regard to any future performance of these Terms and Conditions. All transactions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America, excluding conflict law rules. The provisions of the United Nations Convention on Agreements for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION/ATTORNEYS’ FEES.

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or related to this transaction where the matter in controversy does not exceeds the sum of $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs, shall be resolved by binding arbitration. A demand for arbitration shall be served on the other by certified mail. Within forty-five (45) days after a party demands arbitration, the parties shall select a single arbitrator. The selected arbitrator shall conduct the arbitration in a manner substantially similar to the procedures set forth in the Commercial Arbitration Rule of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). If the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, the party demanding arbitration shall file a demand for arbitration with the AAA and the arbitration shall then proceed in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA. In all circumstances, the arbitration shall take place in Houston, Texas.

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of this transaction where the matter in controversy exceeds the sum of $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs, shall be adjudicated exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction in Houston, Texas. Purchaser consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in Houston, Texas and agrees not to take any action to challenge such jurisdiction or venue. SFC may bring an action against Purchaser in any jurisdiction or venue.

In the event of any action or proceeding related to this transaction, and SFC is determined to be the prevailing party with regard to some or all claims, Purchaser agrees to pay all of SFC’s attorney’s fees and litigation costs up through and including any appeal.

12. ASSIGNMENT, WAIVER, ENTIRE AGREEMENT, SEVERABILITY.

Purchaser shall not assign or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of SFC. SFC may assign the Agreement or any part of it to any person, firm or company without notice to Purchaser. SFC may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Purchaser without any further liability to Purchaser if there is a change of control of Purchaser. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes all prior oral or written representations or agreements by the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Neither the Agreement nor any of its provisions may be modified, amended or waived, whether orally, through the parties’ course of performance, course of dealing or course of conduct, or manifested in any other way, unless in writing and signed by an authorized officer of SFC. It is the express intention of the parties that such requirement for written modifications, amendments or waivers be strictly enforced notwithstanding judicial precedent or statutory provisions to the contrary. Any provision found invalid or unenforceable will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision and the invalid provision may be judicially modified to the extent enforceable. Any changes or revisions made to an order is considered accepted by the customer with the issuance of a signed purchase order. The customer also accepts all responsibility for any adverse effects a part may experience due to changes or revisions made to an order that the customer has issued a signed purchase order for.