ECS, Inc. International Terms Of Use
The following are the terms and conditions under which ECS Inc. International. (“ECS”) agrees to sell, to the entity named on the face hereof (“Buyer”), the products specified on the face hereof (the “Products”). Notwithstanding Buyer’s desire to use standardized RFQs, purchase order forms, order forms, acknowledgment forms and other documents which may contain terms in addition to or at variance with these terms, it is expressly understood and agreed that other forms shall neither add to, nor vary, these terms whether or not these terms are referenced therein. Buyer may assent to these terms by written acknowledgment, implication and/or by acceptance or payment of goods ordered any of which will constitute assent.
1. Prices:
Prices shown on the face hereof are in US dollars, with delivery terms specified herein and are exclusive of any other charges including,
without limitation, fees for export, special packaging, freight, insurance and similar charges. (ECS) reserves the right to increase the price of
Products by written notice to Buyer at least thirty (30) days prior to the original date of shipment. When quantity price discounts are quoted by
(ECS), the discounts are computed separately for each type of product to be sold and are based upon the quantity of each type and each size
ordered at any one time. If any discounted order is reduced by Buyer with (ECS’s) consent, the prices shall be adjusted to the higher prices, if
applicable, for the remaining order.
2. Taxes:
Unless otherwise specified in the quotation, the prices do not include any taxes, import or export duties, tariffs, customs charges or any such
other levies. Buyer agrees to reimburse (ECS) the amount of any federal, state, county, municipal, or other taxes, duties, tariffs, or custom
charges (ECS) is required to pay. If Buyer is exempt from any such charges, Buyer must provide (ECS) with appropriate documentation.
3. Payment Terms:
For each shipment, (ECS) will invoice Buyer for the price of the Products plus all applicable taxes, packaging, transportation, insurance and
other charges. Unless otherwise stated in a separate agreement or in (ECS’s) quotation, payments are due within thirty (30) days from the date
of invoice, subject to (ECS’s) approval of Buyer’s credit application. All invoicing disputes must be submitted in writing to (ECS) within five
(5) days of the receipt of the invoice accompanied by a reasonably detailed explanation of the dispute. Payment of the undisputed amounts shall
be made timely. (ECS) reserves the right to require payment in advance or C.O.D. and otherwise modified credit terms. When partial
shipments are made, payments for such shipments shall become due in accordance with the above terms upon submission of invoices. If, at the
request of Buyer, shipment is postponed for more than thirty (30) days, payment will become due thirty (30) days after notice to Buyer that
Products are ready for shipment.
4. Delivery and Shipment:
Shipment dates are estimates only. Failure to deliver by a specified date shall neither entitle Buyer to any compensation nor impose any
liability on (ECS). (ECS) reserves the right to ship and bill ten percent more or less than the exact quantity specified on the face hereof. All
shipments will be made Ex Works as per Incoterms 2010 from (ECS’s) place of shipment. In the (ECS) absence of specific instructions, (ECS)
will select the carrier. Claims against (ECS) for shortages must be made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the shipment. (ECS) is
not required to notify Buyer of the shipment. Buyer shall pay all freight charges, insurance and other shipping expenses. Freight charges,
insurance and other shipping expenses itemized in advance of actual shipment, if any, are estimates only that are calculated on the basis of
standard tariffs and may not reflect actual costs. Buyer must pay actual costs of the transaction.
5. Purchase Order Changes and Cancellations:
Purchase orders for standard (ECS) Products may not be canceled within sixty (60) days of the original shipping date. Purchase orders for
custom non-standard (ECS) Products are non-cancelable and non-returnable. All schedule changes must be requested at least thirty (30) days
prior to original shipping date. Maximum schedule change “push-out” shall be no more than thirty (30) days from original shipping date.
(ECS) may terminate or cancel this order, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the completion of performance by written notice to Buyer
without incurring any liability to Buyer for breach of contract or otherwise. (ECS) reserves the right to allocate Products in its sole discretion
among Buyer and other potential buyers, or defer or delay the shipment of any Product, which is in short supply due to any reason.
6. Title and Risk of Loss:
(ECS’s) responsibility for any loss or damage ends, and title passes, when Products are delivered Ex Works as per Incoterms 2010 at (ECS’s)
designated shipping location to carrier, to Buyer or to Buyer’s agent, whichever occurs first.
7. Packing:
Packaging shall be (ECS’s) standard shipping materials or as specified on the face hereof. Any cost of non-standard packaging and handling
requested by Buyer shall be abided by (ECS) provided Buyer gives reasonable prior notice and agrees in writing to pay additional costs.
8. Security Interest:
Buyer hereby grants (ECS) a purchase money security interest in the Products sold and in the proceeds of resale of such Products until such time
as Buyer has paid all charges. (ECS) retains all right and remedies available to (ECS) under the Uniform Commercial Code.
9. Specifications:
Specifications for each Product are the specifications specified in the published datasheets of such Product, as of the date of (ECS’s) quotation
(the “Specifications”). Except as otherwise agreed, (ECS) reserves the right to modify the Specifications at any time without adversely affecting
the functionality.
10. Acceptance:
Unless Buyer notifies (ECS) in writing within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of Products that the Products fail to conform to the
Specifications, the Products will be deemed accepted by Buyer. No such claim of non-conformity shall be valid if (i) the Products have been
altered, modified or damaged by Buyer, (ii) the rejection notice fails to explain the non-conformance in reasonable detail and is not
accompanied by a test report evidencing the non-conformity, or (iii) rejected Products are not returned to (ECS) within thirty (30) days of
rejection; provided, that no Product returns may be made without a return material authorization issued by (ECS).
11. Limited Warranties and Disclaimers.
(ECS) warrants to Buyer that each Product, for a period of twelve (12) months from shipment date thereof, will conform to the Specifications
and be free from defects in materials and workmanship. (ECS)’s sole liability and Buyer’s exclusive remedy for Products that fail to conform to
this limited warranty (“Defective Products”) is limited to repair or replacement of such Defective Products, or issue a credit or rebate of no more
than the purchase price of such Defective Products, at (ECS’s) sole option and election. This warranty shall not apply: (i) if Products have been
damaged or submitted to abnormal conditions (mechanical, electrical, or thermal) during transit, storage, installation, or use; or (ii) if Products
are subject to Improper Use (as defined below); or (iii) if the non-conformance of Products results from misuse, neglect, improper testing,
storage, installation, unauthorized repair, alteration, or excess usage at or beyond the maximum values (temperature limit, maximum voltage,
and other Specification limits) defined by (ECS); (iv) to any other default not attributable to (ECS); or (v) removal, alteration, or tampering of
the original (ECS) product labeling. This warranty does not extend to Products or components purchased from entities other than (ECS) or
(ECS)’s authorized distributors or to third-party software or documentation that may be supplied with any Product. In the event no defect or
breach of warranty is discovered by (ECS) upon receipt of any returned Product, such Product will be returned to Buyer at Buyer’s expense and
Buyer will reimburse (ECS) for the transportation charges, labor, and associated charges incurred in testing the allegedly Defective Product.
The (ECS) above warranty is for Buyer’s benefit only, and is non-transferable.
OTHER THAN THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, (ECS) MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY,
IMPLIED, OR OTHERWISE AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTAB ILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. WITHOUT
LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMERS, (ECS) INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE ANY PRODUCTSPECIFIC
WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS SET FORTH IN THE PUBLISHED PRODUCT DATASHEETS.
12. Limitation of Liability:
(ECS) SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR LOSS ARISING FROM ANY CLAIM MADE AGAINST BUYER, OR FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, RELIANCE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS
OF USE, PROFITS, REVENUES, OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS BASED ON ANY BREACH OR DEFAULT
OF (ECS), HOWEVER CAUSED, AND UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. BUYER’S SOLE REMEDY AND (ECS’S) SOLE AND
TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT (INCLUDING BREACH OF WARRANTY) OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR MISREPRESENTATION) OR UNDER STATUTE OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED TO AND
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID BY BUYER TO (ECS) FOR PRODUCTS WHICH GIVE RISE TO CLAIMS.
BUYER SHALL ALWAYS INFORM (ECS) OF ANY BREACH AND AFFORD (ECS) REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT
ANY BREACH. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER (ECS) HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED
REMEDY.
13. Improper Use:
Buyer agrees and covenants that, without (ECS’s) prior written approval, Products will not be used in life support systems, human implantation,
nuclear facilities or systems or any other application where Product failure could lead to loss of life or catastrophic property damage (each such
use being an “Improper Use”). Buyer will indemnify and hold (ECS) harmless from any loss, cost, or damage resulting from Improper Use of
the Products.
14. Miscellaneous:
In the event of any insolvency or inability to pay debts as they become due by Buyer, or voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy proceeding by or
against Buyer, or appointment of a receiver or assignee for the benefit of creditors of Buyer, (ECS) may elect to cancel any unfulfilled
obligations. No Products or underlying information or technology may be exported or re-exported, directly or indirectly, contrary to US law or
US Government export controls. (ECS) will be excused from any obligation to the extent performance thereof is caused by, or arises in
connection with, acts of God, fire, flood, riots, material shortages, strikes, governmental acts, disasters, earthquakes, inability to obtain labor or
materials through its regular sources, delay in delivery by (ECS’s) supplies or any other reason beyond the reasonable control of (ECS). In the
event any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and these terms shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal,
or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. A waiver of a breach or default under these terms shall not be a waiver of any
subsequent default. Failure of (ECS) to enforce compliance with any of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such terms. These terms are
governed by the laws of the State of Kansas without reference to conflict of law principles. The federal and state courts located within the State
of Kansas will have exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate any dispute arising out of these terms.