STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
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These terms and conditions of sale ("Terms") are the only
terms which govern the sale of hardware and software
products ("Products") by 1036950 Alberta LTD. dba LCO
TECHNOLOGIES (“Seller”) to the buyer purchasing the
Products ("Buyer"). These Terms and the accompanying
quotation, sales confirmation, bill of lading, and invoice
documents (collectively, this “Agreement”) are the entire
agreement between the parties, and supersede all prior or
contemporaneous
understandings,
negotiations,
representations
agreements,
and warranties, and
communications, whether written or oral. These Terms
prevail over any other terms in Buyer’s purchase order or
any other document ordering Products, and any third
party procurement platform, which are all hereby rejected
and shall be void. Fulfillment of Buyer’s order does not
constitute acceptance of any of Buyer’s terms and
conditions and does not serve to modify or amend these
Terms. Any Buyer terms and conditions are expressly
rejected. Buyer’s acceptance of any quotation is subject to
Buyer’s assent to these Terms, and Buyer's assent to these
Terms shall be conclusively presumed from Buyer’s
submission of its purchase order.
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Formation of Contract. An order is deemed by Seller to
be an offer to purchase, which Seller may accept or reject
in its sole discretion. Seller’s acceptance of an offer to
purchase is binding on Seller only if made by written
instrument or, if not by written instrument, by shipment of
the Products ordered (and acceptance by shipment shall
only be binding as to the portion of the order actually
shipped by Seller). Any automatic or computer-generated
response to an order by Seller or otherwise shall not be
deemed acceptance of an order. Seller is under no
obligation to accept any Order. Any quotation is valid for
thirty (30) days, unless otherwise indicated on the
quotation. All quotations are subject to change at any
time.
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Prices and Taxes. All prices are subject to change
without notice. Prices do not include packing and
preparation for shipment, freight, loading, unloading,
carriage, insurance, forwarding fees, duties of any kind or
similar fees or charges applicable to the Products. Buyer
agrees to pay such charges upon receipt of Seller’s
invoice. Prices also do not include taxes, duties, charges,
or fees (or any related fines, penalties, or interest)
(collectively, “Taxes”), now or thereafter enacted,
applicable to the Products sold or this transaction; any
such Taxes will be added by Seller to the sales price
where Seller is required by law to collect the same, and
will be paid by Buyer unless Buyer provides Seller with a
proper tax-exemption certificate. Buyer shall have no
right of set-off or withholding, and no deduction of any
amounts due from Buyer to Seller shall be made without
Seller’s prior, express written approval.
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Title and Delivery. Seller retains the right and title to the
Products sold to Buyer until Seller is paid in full for the
Products. Buyer shall obtain the right and title to the
Products upon payment to Seller of the purchase price and
any taxes, excise or other charges. The agreed upon
delivery dates are based on the Seller's projected lead
time, current inventory and commitments. Seller shall
have the right to allocate the available supply among its
Buyers in any manner it determines appropriate in its sole
discretion. Seller shall use reasonable efforts to meet
dates specified for the delivery of Products, however all
shipment and delivery dates are estimates only. Seller
shall not be liable to Buyer for any damages, losses or
expenses if Seller fails to meet the estimated delivery
date. Seller may deliver the Products in installments. All
shipments shall be F.O.B. Seller's facility unless
otherwise specified in writing on the Order. The method
and route of shipment shall be at Seller's discretion, unless
Buyer supplies explicit reasonable instructions in writing
at least seven (7) days prior to shipment. Buyer assumes
risk of loss of the Products upon the Products departing
Seller's facility, regardless of whether Seller has arranged
for the transportation of the Products.
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Inspection, Acceptance and Return of Products. Buyer
must inspect Products immediately upon receipt and shall,
within five (5) business days of receipt (the “Inspection
Period”), give written notice to Seller of any claim that
Products shipped constitute Nonconforming Products.
"Nonconforming Products" means (i) Product shipped is
different than specified on the Buyer’s purchase order; or
(ii) Product is visibly damaged. Buyer will be deemed to
have accepted Products unless it notifies Seller as stated
herein and provides evidence as required by Seller. If
Buyer receives Products where defects or nonconformities
are not apparent upon initial examination or are not
discovered until after the Inspection Period has passed,
such Products shall be subject to the warranty set forth in
Section 8 below. If Buyer notifies Seller of any
Nonconforming Products in writing within the Inspection
Period, Seller shall, in its sole discretion replace such
Nonconforming Products, or credit or refund the
payments made for such Nonconforming Products only.
Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the remedies set
forth in this Section are Buyer’s exclusive remedies for
the delivery of Nonconforming Products. In the event
Products are returned which are not Nonconforming
Products, Buyer shall be liable for restocking charges.
Except as provided in this Agreement, Buyer has no right
to return Products to Seller.
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Payment. All payments shall be made within thirty (30)
days of the date of Seller’s invoice. Seller may suspend
credit to Buyer and may withhold shipment of Products
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ordered, suspend or cancel performance if, in Seller’s sole
discretion, Buyer’s financial condition warrants any such
action. If the Products are delivered in installments, Buyer
shall pay for each installment in accordance with the
terms of payment hereof. If shipments are delayed by
Buyer, payments are due from the date when Seller is
prepared to make delivery. Products held for Buyer, shall
be held at Buyer’s sole risk and expense. Products held
for more than thirty (30) days may incur reasonable
storage charges. All amounts due shall be paid as directed
by Seller on its invoice or otherwise as specified in a
written notice. Delinquent invoices are subject to a
service charge of the lower of 1.5% per month or the
maximum rate allowable by law, which shall be added to
the invoice amount. Notwithstanding anything herein to
the contrary, if Buyer fails to fulfill the terms of payment,
Seller may defer further shipments, or may, at its option,
cancel the unshipped balance. Seller reserves the right,
prior to making any shipment, to require from Buyer
satisfactory security for performance of Buyer’s
obligations.
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Software. "Software" means the application or object
code form of Seller’s software and documentation related
thereto, including without limitation any control or
instrument software included with the Product. Seller
provides all Software under separate terms and conditions
and subject to Buyer's assent to such terms and
conditions. Buyer understands and agrees that the
Software is not being provided as a “work for hire” under
any applicable local, state, federal, international or other
laws and this is not an agreement for the sale of the
Software. By downloading, installing, using, unwrapping,
or issuing a purchase order for the Software, Buyer agrees
that the Software is accepted as delivered and agrees to
the terms and conditions applicable thereto.
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Limited Warranty. Seller warrants that all Products
provided will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use given proper installation
and maintenance for a period of eighteen (18) months
from the date of shipment or twelve (12) months from the
date of installation, whichever is less (“Warranty
Period”). This warranty does not apply to: (i) defects
caused by or contributed to by Buyer, including the use of
abrasive materials or corrosion due to aggressive fluids,
(ii) Products or parts, such as packings, which are
normally consumed in operation or have a normal life
shorter than the Warranty Period, (iii) alterations or
repairs carried out without the prior written approval of
Seller, (iv) use of the Product for a purpose other than that
for which it was intended, or (v) defects arising from or in
connection
with
information,
drawings,
charts,
specifications or instructions by Buyer. Buyer must
promptly notify Seller of any defect in the Product. Seller
or its agent will have the right to inspect the Product after
which Seller may, at its option, (i) repair, replace, or
service the Product or (ii) credit Buyer for the Product.
Any replacement parts provided by Seller shall be
guaranteed for the remainder of the original warranty
period or for ninety (90) days from the date of receipt of
the replacement parts, whichever is longer. This warranty
does not apply to standard wear and tear of the Product or
wear and tear of any components contained within or
alongside the Product as provided by the Seller. THE
WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE THE
ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY SELLER IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCTS. SELLER
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER
PERSON, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS. TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SELLER
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES
INCLUDING,
WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS
PARTICULAR
PURPOSE
AND
FOR
A
NON
INFRINGEMENT. PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER
ARE SOLD ONLY TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH BY THE SELLER IN
WRITING. SELLER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY AND BUYER ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR
ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES
HEREIN SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
PRODUCTS. BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK
WHATSOEVER AS TO THE RESULT OF THE USE
OF PRODUCTS PURCHASED, WHETHER USED
ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER
PRODUCTS OR SUBSTANCES.
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Limitation of Liability. No claim by Buyer of any kind
including, but not limited to, claims for indemnification,
whether as to quality or amount of product delivered or
non-delivery, shall be greater in amount then the purchase
price for the Products in respect of which damages are
claimed. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
TO
BUYER
CONSEQUENTIAL,
FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT,
STATUTORY,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE,
LOSS
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES, DAMAGE TO GOOD WILL OR
REPUTATION, OR LOSS OF DATA, ARISING OUT
OF, OR AS A RESULT OF, THE SALE, DELIVERY,
SERVICING, USE OR LOSS OF THE PRODUCTS
SOLD HEREUNDER, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED ON BREACH OF
CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, AND EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR SUCH
DAMAGES COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY
FORESEEN. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND
AGREES THAT THE LIABILITY LIMITATIONS SET
FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE ESSENTIAL
ELEMENTS OF THE CONTRACT AND THAT IN
THE ABSENCE OF SUCH LIMITATIONS THE
TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT WOULD BE
SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT.
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Buyer Indemnification. BUYER SHALL BE LIABLE
FOR, AND SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND
HOLD HARMLESS SELLER AND ITS AFFILIATES
AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS (“SELLER
GROUP”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS WHICH ARISE OUT OF THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT TO THE
FOLLOWING: (I) LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO ANY
WELL OR HOLE OR ANY THIRD PARTY OIL AND
GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES; (II) RESERVOIR
SEEPAGE OR POLLUTION ORIGINATING
UNDERGROUND OR FROM THE PROPERTY OF
BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY HOWSOEVER, (III)
BLOW-OUT, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CRATERING OR
ANY WELL OR RESERVOIR OR ANY OTHER
UNCONTROLLED WELL CONDITION (INCLUDING
THE COSTS TO CONTROL A WILD WELL AND THE
REMOVAL OF DEBRIS); (IV) DAMAGE TO OR
ESCAPE OF PRODUCT, OR SUBSTANCE FROM
ANY FACILITY, INCLUDING ANY PIPELINE OR
OTHER SUBSURFACE FACILITY; AND/OR (V)
BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND ANY
RELATED DAMAGES TO THIRD PARTIES. IT IS
THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF BOTH BUYER AND
SELLER THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR
IN THIS PARAGRAPH IS AN INDEMNITY BY
BUYER TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT SELLER
GROUP FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF SELLER
GROUP’S OWN NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR STRICT
LIABILITY, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE,
FAULT OR STRICT LIABILITY IS THE SOLE, JOINT
OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF A CLAIM, LOSS OR
EXPENSE (BUT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDING THE
GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT
OF SELLER GROUP).
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Force Majeure. If the manufacture, transfer or receipt by
either Party of any Products covered hereby is prevented,
restricted or interfered with by reason of any event
beyond the reasonable control of the party so affected
(“Force Majeure Event”), such party shall be excused
from making or taking deliveries hereunder to the extent
of such prevention, restriction or interference, and neither
party shall be liable to the other for default or delay in
performing, except with respect to Buyer’s payment
obligations. If such Force Majeure Event lasts for longer
than sixty (60) days, the Parties shall be released from
their obligations under this Agreement, again with the
exception of Buyer’s payment obligations.
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Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed, and
the respective rights and duties of Buyer and Seller shall
be determined, according to the laws of the Province of
Alberta without giving effect to its principles of conflicts
of laws. The UN Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this
Agreement.
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No Assignment. This contract between Buyer and Seller
is not transferable by either party without the prior written
consent of the other party, except that Seller may assign
this Agreement without Buyer’s consent if the assignment
is to a to an affiliate or if the assignment is carried out as
part of a merger, restructuring, or reorganization, or sale
or transfer of all or substantially all of Seller’s assets.
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Compliance with Laws; Export Laws. Buyer and Seller
shall comply with all applicable international, national,
state, regional and local laws and regulations with respect
to their performance of this Agreement. Buyer agrees to
adhere to all applicable Canadian or US Export laws and
regulations with respect to the Products as applicable.
Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining any licenses or
governmental permits for export and import of the
Products to the country of final destination or any other
country where the Products may be landed or utilized.
Buyer warrants it will not allow Products to be transferred
at any time on either a temporary or permanent basis in
any manner that would violate United States Export laws
or regulations (“Export Laws”), including, but not limited
to, the Export Administration Act of 1979, and the Arms
Export Control Act of 1976, the Office of Foreign Assets
Control
(“OFAC”)
Administration
Regulations,
Regulations
(“EAR”),
the
Export
and
the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) as
such may be amended from time-to-time. Buyer shall
further defend, indemnify and hold harmless Seller Group
from and against any and all claims brought by or on
behalf of any person or entity (including without
limitation any governmental authority) arising out of or in
connection with violations of this Article or the Export
Laws by Buyer or its agents.
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Miscellaneous. Buyer acknowledges that Seller regularly
updates its manufacturing, technology and processes and
may without notice make modifications to the Products in
its sole discretion. These Seller’s Terms and Conditions
of Sale are the sole and exclusive statement of the parties’
understanding and agreement with respect to the
transactions contemplated by this sale, notwithstanding
any other terms that might be contained in any purchase
order or other document received from Buyer or
submitted to Seller. These Terms and Conditions of Sale
constitute the entire agreement between the parties
regarding the subject matter hereof and can only be
modified or changed in writing and signed by authorized
representatives of both parties. UNLESS OTHERWISE
STATED ON THE QUOTATION, ALL ORDERS
ONCE PLACED ARE NON-CANCELLABLE, UNLESS
SELLER CONSENTS TO SUCH CANCELLATION IN
WRITING AND BUYER PAYS ANY APPLICABLE
CANCELLATION
AND/OR
RESTOCKING
CHARGES. No waiver by Seller of any of Seller’s Terms
and Conditions of Sale or any breach hereof shall
constitute or be deemed to be a waiver of any such term
or any such breach in any other case. If any clause or
portion hereof shall be held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the
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remaining clauses or portions shall remain in full force
and effect. The paragraph headings are for convenience
only and shall not be used in interpreting or construing
these Seller’s Terms and Conditions of Sale.