MPA Terms/Conditions
- ACCEPTANCE
Seller's commencement of (i) work on the goods subject to this Order (“Goods”) or shipment of Goods, whichever occurs first, or (ii) performance of all or any portion of the services subject to this Order (“Services”), shall constitute an acceptance of Buyer's offer to purchase contained in this Order, upon Buyer's becoming aware of such acceptance. Any acceptance of this Order is limited to acceptance of the express terms contained on the face and back hereof. Any proposal for additional or different terms or any attempt by Seller to vary in any way any of the terms of this Order, whether in Seller's quotation form, acknowledgement form, invoice or otherwise, shall be deemed material and is hereby objected to and rejected, but such proposal or attempted variance shall not operate as a rejection of this Order if Seller accepts Buyer's offer by commencement of work, shipment or performance, or by other means, in which case this Order shall be deemed accepted by Seller without any additional or different terms or variations whatsoever. If this Order is deemed to be an acceptance of a prior offer by Seller, such acceptance shall be limited to the express terms contained on the face and back hereof. Any proposal for additional or different terms in such prior offer by Seller shall be deemed material and is hereby objected to and rejected. Buyer may cancel this Order at any time prior to Buyer's actual knowledge of acceptance by Seller.
- REQUIREMENTS
Seller shall comply with the terms and conditions of any purchase order or other agreement received by Buyer from a third party (which third party is referred to herein as “OEM Customer” and which purchase order or other agreement is referred to herein as “OEM Purchase Order”) whereby Buyer agrees to supply to OEM Customer, or incorporate into goods supplied to OEM Customer, Goods or Services. Buyer may, from time to time, supply Seller with information regarding OEM Purchase Orders, but, in any event, Seller shall be responsible for ascertaining any terms and conditions contained in OEM Purchase Orders that may affect Seller's obligations hereunder. Without restricting the foregoing, Seller shall take such steps, provide such disclosure and do all things as may be necessary or desirable and within its control to enable Buyer to meet Buyer's obligations to OEM Customers under OEM Purchase Orders. If there is any conflict between this paragraph and any other paragraph in this Order, Buyer shall have the right to have the provisions of this paragraph prevail.
- LABELLING, PACKING AND SHIPPING
All Goods are to be suitably prepared for shipment and must be labeled, packed and shipped in accordance with Buyer's specifications. Seller shall not charge Buyer for labeling, packing, boxing or crating except as stated otherwise in this Order. Material shipped in advance of releases or shipping dates specified in this Order, or in excess of the quantity ordered, shall be at Seller's risk and may be returned to Seller, and all transportation charges both to and from the original destination shall be paid by Seller. If Goods are not shipped in accordance with Buyer's directions and/or the instructions set out in this Order, if any, then Seller shall pay or reimburse Buyer, as the case may be, for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
- DELIVERY
Time is of the essence of this Order. Deliveries are to be made both in the quantities and at the times specified herein, or if not specified herein, in such quantities and at such times as may be indicated in Buyer's releases or other instructions. If the delivery date specified in this Order is marked “as scheduled”, “as directed” or in some other similar fashion, Buyer will issue from time to time releases or other shipping schedule authorizations specifying shipping dates, quantities and destination. If Seller is unable to make shipments as specified in this Order or in a release or schedule authorization, then Buyer must be notified immediately.
- DELAYS IN DELIVERY OR ACCEPTANCE
If Seller fails or refuses to proceed with this Order or Seller fails to make delivery as contemplated by this Order, or if Buyer fails to accept delivery in accordance with the delivery schedule, the other party may cancel the then remaining balance of this Order, unless the delay is an excusable delay as defined below in subparagraph 5(b). In addition, if any of Seller's deliveries or performance fails to meet schedule other than by reason of an excusable delay, Buyer may, without limiting or affecting its other rights or remedies in any manner whatsoever, direct expedited routing and charge to Seller all excess costs incurred thereby, and all additional handling charges and other expenses (whether related or not) resulting therefrom shall be chargeable to Seller and payable upon demand. An excusable delay shall not constitute a default hereunder. The term “excusable delay” means any delay in making or accepting deliveries or performance which results without fault or negligence on the part of the party involved and which is due to causes beyond its control including, without being limited to, acts of God or of a public enemy, any preference, priority or allocation order issued by government or any other act of government, any act of the other party hereto, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, unusually severe weather, and delays of a supplier due to such causes. The term “excusable delay” shall not, however, mean or include financial difficulties. Whenever an actual or potential excusable delay is delaying or threatens to delay performance of this Order, the delayed party shall immediately give notice thereof to the other party. Such notice shall include all relevant information with respect to such excusable delay.
Buyer may delay delivery or acceptance of Goods or performance of Services, by reason of an excusable delay, in which case Seller shall hold Goods and/or delay performance of Services, at Buyer's direction, until such time as the cause of the delay has been removed.
If under the terms of this Order Buyer grants Seller exclusive rights to supply Goods or Services to Buyer, such rights shall not restrict Buyer's right to procure goods or services similar to Goods or Services in the event of an excusable delay.
- TRANSPORTATION CHARGES CUSTOMS DUTIES, AND TAXES
When the terms of delivery or conditions of transport are stated in this Order to be F.O.B. Buyer's plant, all transportation charges (including terminal switching charges) shall be at Seller's expense. No charge shall be made for insurance, storage, parking or detention except as stated in this Order.
Unless otherwise stated in this Order, prices include customs duties and expenses and all Federal, Provincial, State and local taxes (including all import taxes, excise taxes and sales taxes) applicable to the sale of Goods or the provision of Services.
Any reduction in Seller's cost resulting from a reduction in transportation charges, customs duties, import taxes, excise taxes and/or sales taxes from those in effect on the date of this Order shall be paid to Buyer by Seller in reduction of the price of Goods and/or Services.
- CUSTOMS DRAWBACK DOCUMENTS
Upon request, Seller shall furnish promptly all documents and other information required for customs drawback purposes, properly completed in accordance with applicable governmental regulations. Unless otherwise provided in this Order, all customs drawback shall be reserved and retained for, or credited to, Buyer.
- VALUE ADDED
Upon request, Seller shall furnish promptly certificates and other information of domestic value added in accordance with applicable governmental regulations. Seller shall indemnify Buyer, Buyer's affiliates and their respective customers against all losses resulting directly or indirectly from Seller's delay in completing and returning such certificates or other information to Buyer and from any errors or omissions contained therein.
- PAYMENT
Unless otherwise agreed or otherwise stated on the face of this Order, net invoices (subject to applicable withholding taxes, if any) shall be paid by the later of (i) 45 days after the end of the month during which the Goods were delivered and/or the Services performed, as the case may be, and (ii) 45 days after the invoice date.
- SET-OFF
In addition to any right of set-off provided by law, all amounts due or to become due to Seller from Buyer shall be considered net of indebtedness of Seller to Buyer and/or Buyer's affiliates, and Buyer may deduct or set off any such indebtedness from any amounts due or to become due to Seller from Buyer.
- CHANGES
Buyer reserves the right to make changes in the drawings, specifications and other provisions of this Order. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for, the provision of Goods or Services, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the price or delivery schedule, or both, and this Order shall be modified in writing accordingly. No claim under this paragraph shall be asserted by Seller after thirty (30) days following the notification of change by Buyer.
Seller shall give Buyer advance notice in writing of any changes to specifications, designs or part numbers (or other types of identification), as well as any major changes in processes or procedures or any changes in the location of the facilities used by Seller for providing Goods or Services.
- PRICE WARRANTY
Seller warrants that the prices for Goods and Services are and shall remain not less favorable to Buyer than the prices currently extended to any other customer of Seller for the same or substantially similar goods or services in the same or substantially similar quantities and delivery requirements. If Seller reduces the prices of such same or substantially similar goods or services during the term of this Order, Seller shall reduce the prices of the Goods and Services correspondingly. Seller warrants that the prices shown on this Order shall be complete, and no additional charges of any type shall be added without Buyer's express written consent. Seller expressly assumes the risk of any event or cause (whether or not foreseen) affecting such prices.
- WARRANTIES REGARDING GOODS AND SERVICES
Seller expressly warrants that all Goods and Services, including without limitation, any special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, patterns, machinery and equipment, obtained at Buyer's expense for the performance of this Order and/or which are to be the property of Buyer, shall conform to all drawings, specifications, samples and other descriptions furnished, specified or adopted by Buyer, shall be merchantable, free from any defects in material and workmanship and free of all liens, claims and encumbrances whatsoever. If Seller knows, or has reason to know, the particular purpose for which Buyer intends to use the Goods or Services, Seller warrants that such Goods or Services shall be fit and sufficient for such particular purpose. Seller's warranties are available to, and for the benefit of, Buyer, Buyer's affiliates and their respective successors, assigns and customers and users of products containing Goods or Services. These warranties shall be in addition to all other warranties available under applicable law. Seller shall indemnify and save Buyer, Buyer's affiliates and their respective successors and assigns harmless from any breach of these warranties and, for greater certainty, no limitations on Buyer's remedies in Seller's documents, if any, shall operate to reduce this indemnification. Seller shall also indemnify Buyer from and against all liability or damages imposed upon Buyer resulting from acts or omissions of Seller in respect of Goods or Services.
- DEFECTIVE GOODS OR SERVICES
If any Goods or Services fail to meet the warranties contained in paragraph 13, Seller, upon notice thereof from Buyer at any time, shall promptly repair, replace or otherwise satisfactorily deal with the same in an acceptable manner to Buyer, all at Seller's expense. Seller's warranties shall also apply to such repaired, replaced or otherwise satisfactorily dealt with Goods or Services. If Seller fails to repair, replace or otherwise deal in a satisfactory manner with defective or nonconforming Goods or Services, Buyer may cancel this Order as to the particular Goods or Services and/or cancel the then remaining balance of this Order. After notice to Seller, all such defective or non-conforming Goods shall be held at Seller's risk. Buyer may, and at Seller's direction shall, return such Goods to Seller at Seller's risk, and all transportation charges, both to and from the original destination, shall be paid by Seller. Any payment for such defective or non-conforming Goods or Services shall be refunded by Seller, unless and to the extent that Seller promptly replaces or corrects the same at Seller's expense.
- NEW MATERIALS
Unless expressly so stated on the face of this Order none of the Goods are, in any way, governmental or commercial surplus or used, remanufactured, reconditioned or of such age or condition so as to impair their fitness, usefulness or safety.
- SAFETY COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing by Buyer or expressly so stated on the face of this order, all goods are to meet MIOSHA standards at time of delivery.
- QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION
All materials and workmanship utilized in the performance of this Order shall be subject to inspection and testing by Buyer and its customers to the extent practicable at all times and places including the period of manufacture. If any such inspection or testing is made on Seller's premises, Seller shall provide, without additional charge, all reasonable facilities and assistance. Inspection and approval at Seller's premises does not preclude rejection or other relief for any defects subsequently discovered. Seller shall provide and maintain, without additional charge, a testing and inspection system (which shall include quality control and reliability procedures) acceptable to Buyer covering the materials and workmanship utilized in the performance of this Order. At Buyer's option, Buyer may, from time to time, review and inspect Seller's testing, inspection, quality control and reliability procedures, as well as the data supporting same. Seller shall comply with the latest revisions of Buyer's Quality Control Specifications (QS9000) and Inspection Standards as may be supplied by Buyer to Seller from time to time. Seller shall, if requested by Buyer, furnish a certificate indicating such compliance Acceptance of Goods or Services by Buyer shall not relieve Seller from any of its obligations and warranties under this Order. In no event shall payment be deemed to constitute acceptance by or on behalf of Buyer.
- MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND FACILITIES
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Seller shall supply at its own expense all materials, equipment, tools, jigs, dies, fixtures, patterns, drawings, specifications, samples and facilities required to perform this Order. All materials, equipment, tools, jigs, dies, fixtures, patterns, drawings, specifications, samples and facilities, including any replacements thereof and any materials affixed or attached thereto, furnished to Seller or specifically paid for by Buyer or OEM Customer (collectively referred to herein as “Items”) shall be and remain the property of, with the right of possession in, the Buyer, and Seller shall use Items only in the performance of work for Buyer and not otherwise. All Items while in Seller's custody or control and while in the custody or control of Seller's suppliers, contractors or agents shall be held at Seller's risk, shall be kept insured by Seller at Seller's expense against loss or damage in an amount equal to the undepreciated cost of replacement and shall be subject to removal at Buyer's written request, in which event Seller shall at Seller's expense prepare the Items for shipment and shall deliver them to Buyer in the same condition as originally received by Seller, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of the location of Items, if Items are located at any place other than Seller's facility. Except as otherwise provided in this Order, Seller shall maintain accounting and property control records for Items in accordance with sound industrial practices. Seller shall, at Seller's expense, maintain all Items in good condition and repair, replacing any Items if necessary. Buyer does not provide any warranties with respect to the Items which Buyer, directly or indirectly, furnishes. All materials, supplies and services to be produced or provided in conjunction with this Order must be in strict accordance with the specifications set forth in this Order or as otherwise specified by Buyer to Seller. Upon completion or termination of this Order, all Items shall be retained by Seller at its expense, until disposition directions are received from Buyer. Buyer shall, at such time as is specified in this Order or as otherwise stipulated by Buyer, acquire title to and the right to possession of special tooling, the cost of which is fully or substantially amortized in the price of Goods or Services. If Buyer or Seller defaults under this Order, Seller shall immediately on demand deliver all Items and special tooling to Buyer and, if Buyer so requests, grant Buyer access to Seller's premises for the purpose of removing Items and special tooling.
- RIGHT TO AUDIT
Seller grants to Buyer access to all pertinent information, including, but not limited to, books, records, payroll data, receipts, correspondence and other documents for the purpose of auditing seller's charges under this contract. Seller will preserve these documents for a period of 1 year after final payment under this contract. In addition, all work, materials, inventories and other items provided under this contract must be accessible to Buyer, including, but not limited to, parts, tools, fixtures, gages and models. Seller will segregate its records and otherwise cooperate with Buyer so as to facilitate the audit. Buyer is entitled to reimbursement established by audit of cost basis pricing.
- PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
(a) Seller shall hold and save Buyer, Buyer's affiliates and their respective successors, assigns and customers, and users of products sold by Buyer incorporating Goods or Services, harmless from all loss and/or liability of any nature or kind, including damages, court costs and legal fees, arising or existing because of the infringement or alleged infringement of any patent, trade-mark, copyright, industrial design or process of manufacture for or on account of the manufacture, sale or use of any Goods or Services, or products incorporating Goods or Services, except where strict compliance by Seller with specifications prescribed by and originating with Buyer constitutes the sole basis of the infringement or alleged infringement. Buyer shall notify Seller, in writing, of any suit filed against Buyer or Buyer's affiliates, or their respective successors, assigns or customers, or users of products sold by Buyer incorporating Goods or Services, on account of any such infringement or alleged infringement, and, at Seller's request, shall give Seller control of the defense of such suit, insofar as Buyer has the authority to do so, and reasonable information and assistance in connection therewith, all at Seller's expense. Buyer and the party against whom suit is brought shall have the right to be represented by their own counsel and actively participate in any such suit, and the reasonable costs of such representation shall be paid by Seller on demand. Buyer shall defend, at its expense, any suit brought against Seller for the infringement or alleged infringement of any patent, trade-mark, copyright, industrial design or process of manufacture for or on account of the provision of any Goods or Services and shall pay all damages and costs awarded in such suit against Seller, in any case where strict compliance by Seller with specifications prescribed by and originating with Buyer constitutes the sole basis of the infringement or alleged infringement, if Buyer is notified in writing and given authority, control, information and assistance in a timely fashion, at Buyer's expense, for the defense of same. (b) Seller hereby grants to Buyer and Buyer's affiliates and their respective successors, assigns and, with Buyer's express written consent, customers and users of products sold by Buyer incorporating Goods or Services, a non-exclusive, royalty free, paid-up, irrevocable, worldwide license (i) to use any and all patents, industrial designs and processes of manufacture relating to Goods and Services, including without limitation, such a license to make, repair, rebuild and relocate and to have made, repaired, rebuilt and relocated Goods, and (ii) to use any copyrighted works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression (including, without limitation, drawings, prints, manuals and specifications) furnished by Seller to any such party in the course of Seller's activity hereunder, including without limitation, to reproduce, distribute and display such works and to prepare derivative works based thereon, subject to the other provisions hereof.
- CONFIDENTIALITY
Seller shall consider and treat all Information (as defined below in this paragraph) as confidential and shall not disclose any Information to any other person, or use any Information itself for any purpose other than pursuant to and as required by this Order, unless Seller obtains prior written permission from Buyer to do so. Buyer retains all rights with respect to Information, and Seller shall not allow any Information to be reproduced or in any way used, in whole or in part, in connection with services or goods furnished to others without Buyer's specific prior written permission. The term “Information” includes, without limitation, all drawings, reproductions, specifications, designs, engineering instructions, photographs, reproducible copy, parts lists, plans, reports, computations and other information (including, without limitation, all Items, as defined in paragraph 17) furnished by Buyer. Seller shall not advertise or otherwise disclose the fact that Buyer has contracted to purchase Goods or Services from Seller, nor shall any information relating to this Order or to Goods or Services be disclosed without, in each case, Buyer's prior written permission.
- DISCLOSURE TO BUYER
Unless otherwise specifically agreed to in advance and in writing by Buyer, no commercial, financial or technical information disclosed in any manner or at any time by Seller to Buyer shall be deemed secret or confidential, and Seller shall have no rights against Buyer with respect thereto.
- COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
(a) Seller warrants compliance with all Federal, Provincial, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and all amendments thereto, that are applicable to this Order and shall furnish Buyer with certificates of such compliance where required thereunder or when requested by Buyer. It is also agreed that each invoice rendered to Buyer under this Order shall constitute written assurance by Seller that Seller has fully complied with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. (b) Seller shall package and label Goods and their containers, in particular those which constitute a health, poison, fire, explosion or other safety hazard, in accordance with all applicable Federal, provincial, State and local packaging and labeling laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and all amendments thereto, in effect in the place to which Goods are shipped or as otherwise specified by Buyer.
- INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
(a) Seller shall, if Seller's representatives, employees or agents enter upon the premises owned or controlled by Buyer in the performance of Seller's obligations hereunder, (i) indemnify and save harmless Buyer, Buyer's representatives, employees, agents and invitees, from and against all liabilities, demands, claims, losses, costs, damages and expenses by reason or on account of property damage, death and/or personal injury of whatsoever nature or kind arising out of, as a result of, or in connection with the performance of this Order, which is occasioned by Seller's actions or omissions; and (ii) ensure that it is in compliance with all requirements of the workers' compensation legislation, if any, of the jurisdiction in which Buyer's premises are located. Seller agrees that all of its efforts in the performance of this Order shall be made as an independent contractor and that the persons engaged in such performance shall not be considered employees of Buyer. (b) Seller shall maintain and carry general liability insurance including, but not limited to, public liability, property damage liability, product liability and contractual liability coverages, and workers' compensation and employees' liability insurance covering all employees engaged in the performance of this Order, in amounts satisfactory to and with companies approved by Buyer. Seller shall furnish certificates or other satisfactory proof of insurance confirming the foregoing coverages prior to commencing work under this Order. The receipt or review of such certificates or other proof of insurance coverage by Buyer shall not relieve Seller from its insurance obligations hereunder or reduce or modify such insurance obligations. (c) Seller agrees to defend, protect and hold harmless Buyer, Buyer's affiliates and their respective successors, assigns, agents and customers against any and all claims for personal injury, property, consequential or special damages resulting from improper, unsafe or defective material, workmanship or design of Goods or Services or Seller's failure to comply with paragraph 21, but only if Seller is promptly notified in writing of any such claim and given the right to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of such claim through counsel of its own choosing. In any such claim or suit, Buyer's affiliates and their respective successors, assigns, agents and customers shall each have the right to be represented by their own counsel and actively participate in the defense of the claim or suit, and the reasonable costs of such representation shall be paid by Seller on demand. Buyer shall, at Seller's expense, cooperate in the investigation and defense of any such claim or suit. Seller's obligation shall not extend to, or include, claims resulting from the use of Goods or Services in combination with unsuitable goods or services not furnished under this Order or from design claims where Seller was in strict compliance with specifications prescribed by and originating with Buyer.
In no case shall Buyer indemnify or hold harmless Seller against claims for personal injury, property, consequential or special damages resulting from improper, unsafe or defective material, workmanship or design of Goods or Services.
- TERMINATION UPON NOTICE
Buyer may terminate this Order in whole or in part at any time by written notice (including notice by facsimile) stating the extent and effective date of such termination. Upon receipt thereof, Seller shall, to the extent directed by Buyer stop work under this Order and any other orders related to work terminated by such notice; and protect all property in Seller's possession or control in which Buyer has or may acquire an interest. Seller shall submit to Buyer any claims relating to such termination as soon as possible, but in any event within thirty (30) days (unless Buyer agrees otherwise) from the effective date of such termination. Seller hereby grants Buyer the right to audit and inspect its books, records and other documents relating to its termination claims. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by Buyer, Seller shall not make commitments for materials or fabricate in advance of the time necessary to permit shipment(s) on the delivery date(s). Buyer shall in no event be liable or responsible for any such costs or amounts incurred by Seller in breach of this provision. If the parties cannot agree within a reasonable time upon the amount of fair compensation for termination by Buyer, Buyer shall, in addition to making prompt payment of the contract price for Goods and Services delivered or performed and accepted by Buyer prior to the effective date of termination, pay to Seller the following amounts, without duplication the contract price for Services performed or Goods completed in accordance with the terms of this Order but not previously paid for; and the actual costs incurred by Seller and properly allocated or apportioned under recognized commercial accounting practices to the terminated portion of this Order. Seller may, with Buyer's consent, retain at an agreed price or sell at an approved price any completed Services, Goods, work in process or other physical inventory, the cost of which is allocable or apportionable to this Order under clause 23(c) (ii) above, and shall credit or pay the amounts so agreed or received as Buyer directs, with an appropriate adjustment for any delivery cost savings. Seller shall, if directed by Buyer, transfer title to and make delivery of any Goods, work in process or other physical inventory not so retained or sold.
- TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT
Buyer reserves the right to terminate this Order in whole or in part for default occasioned by Seller's failure to perform in accordance with the requirements of this Order. Such termination shall be without liability except for completed Goods delivered or Services performed, and accepted by, Buyer. Seller shall be liable for damages caused by or resulting from its default.
- TERMINATION UPON INSOLVENCY OR BANKRUPTCY
Either party may cancel this Order without liability in the event of the insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, receivership or liquidation by or against the other party or if either party makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or ceases to carry on business in the ordinary course.
- ASSIGNMENT
Seller shall not assign this Order or any portion hereof or work hereunder or any interest herein except to the extent that Seller may, with the prior written consent of Buyer, make an assignment of monies due or which may become due hereunder to a bank or other financing institution; provided, however, that any such assignment shall be subject to set-off, recoupment or any other lawful means of enforcing any present or future claim or claims which Buyer may have against Seller, and provided further that any such assignment shall not be made to more than a single assignee. In the event of any such assignment, Seller shall provide to Buyer, in addition to written notice of the assignment, a true copy of the instrument of assignment for Buyer's information only and, notwithstanding such receipt by Buyer, such notice of assignment and/or instrument of assignment shall not be deemed to vary or waive the provisions of this paragraph. Buyer shall have the right to assign this Order or its interest herein to any affiliated person, firm or corporation or to any corporation succeeding to Buyer's business.
- REMEDIES
The remedies reserved herein shall be cumulative and not alternative and may be exercised separately or together, in any order or combination, and in addition to any other remedies provided for or allowed by law, at equity or otherwise.
- WAIVER
Either party's failure to insist on the performance by the other party of any term or condition hereof or failure to exercise any right or privilege reserved herein, or either party's waiver of any breach or default hereunder by the other party shall not, thereafter, waive any other terms, conditions, rights, privileges, breaches or defaults, whether of the same or a similar type or not.
- MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
No modification of this Order, or waiver of, or addition to, any of this Order's terms and conditions, shall be binding upon Buyer, unless made in writing and signed by Buyer's authorized representative.
- RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES
All suppliers must provide proof that all materials used in part manufacture satisfies current Government and safety constraints on restricted, toxic and hazardous materials as well as environmental, electrical and electromagnetic considerations applicable to the country of manufacture and sale.
- ISO14001
Contractors are expected to comply to safety and environmental governmental requirements and regulations, laws and legislation applicable to the service or commodity that is contractually provided. If the anticipated work or service activity will use restricted, toxic or hazardous chemicals, a Material Safety Data Sheet must be provided prior to delivery on or to buyer's site. The Material Safety Data Sheet and the use of the chemicals must be approved prior to delivery. If the anticipated work or service will produce air emissions or generate waste, the supplier is to work with the assigned buyer's Plant Contact to follow proper environmental management procedures and/or work instructions. In the event a chemical spill occurs, notify the Plant guide immediately. If the provided services include, but not limited to, technical support or consulting, pesticide application or other maintenance activities, the environmental impacts of the service must be considered. Additional considerations are (1) have chemical(s) been approved for use at this facility for the intended application? (2) is material usage record keeping required? (3) will maintenance activities produce airborne dust(s) or an odor? (4) is there a possible runoff to storm water? (5) have chemical discharge(s) to the Waste Water Treatment system been pre-approved? (6) has proper disposal of wastes including trash, batteries, aerosol cans, used oil, oily debris, etc. been arranged for? (7) will scrap metals, paper, wood pallets and plastic dunnage be salvaged? (8) will the use of natural resources be optimized? (9) are electrical and electromagnetic considerations applicable to the country of manufacture and sale? (10) usage of water, electricity, compressed air or natural gas needed to perform the service must be kept to a minimum.
- GOVERNING LAW
This order shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the local, domestic laws of the State of Michigan, U.S.A., exclusive of the choice of law rules thereof. For greater certainty, the U.N. Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Order. Seller hereby represents that the goods and/or services called for by this purchase order will be produced or furnished in compliance with requirements of Section 12(a) and other applicable provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and if applicable, in compliance with the provisions of the Walsh-Healey Act and the determinations of the Secretary of Labor thereunder. All invoices on account of such goods and/or services must contain a representation of compliance with Section 12(a) and other applicable provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended, and of Walsh-Healey Act, in order to be passed for payment. Seller agrees that the performance of this order is and shall be subject to all applicable Executive Orders, federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, or requisitions. Seller also agrees to comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of Section 202 of Executive Order 11246 stated September 24, 1965, as amended, Section 503 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and with the provisions of any other applicable law. The Buyer reserves the right to evaluate and select purchased materials and services based on the Seller's ability to meet the requirements of its fundamental quality system, QS 9000. The Buyer and its customer reserve the right to perform an onsite assessment of the Buyer's quality system. The Buyer requires 100% on-time delivery performance with zero defective product.
THIS ORDER EMBODIES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER AND NO UNDERSTANDINGS OR AGREEMENTS, VERBAL OR OTHERWISE, IN RELATION HERETO EXIST BETWEEN THEM EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ORDER.
