THE ENGINEER COMPANY - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR PARTS
AND BURNERS
1. DEFINITIONS
The Company refers to Faber Burner Company. The Purchaser refers to the corporation or
agency that purchases products supplied by the Company
2. PURCHASE
PRICE AND PAYMENT
Unless otherwise specified in this Proposal, the Prices
stated in this Proposal shall remain firm for a period of 60 days from the date
of the Proposal. Payment of the
purchase price shall be as specified in this Proposal. Amounts past due are subject to a late
charge of 1 1/2% per month or portion thereof.
If any action or proceeding is brought by Company to enforce its rights
to payment of the purchase price or other sums specified herein, Company shall
be entitled to recover and Purchaser shall be obligated to pay Company's costs
incurred with respect to such action or proceeding, including Company's
attorney's fees and costs of suit.
3. ACCEPTANCE
Acceptance of Company's Proposal is strictly limited to
these General Conditions and, when accepted, these General Conditions shall
become the entire contract between Company and Purchaser. A purchase order or other form issued by
Purchaser shall operate as an acceptance of these General Conditions for record
keeping and billing purposes only.
Additional or different terms and conditions, whether or not they
materially alter these General Conditions, shall in no circumstances be binding
upon Company, except to the extent Company specifically accepts such terms and
conditions in writing.
4. CANCELLATION
In the event of cancellation by the Purchaser, the Purchaser
shall pay to the Company reasonable and proper cancellation costs plus a share
of profit prorate with the stage of completion of the work at the time of such
cancellation.
The Company may cancel the Contract at any time upon written
notice thereof to the Purchaser if a petition is filed by or against the
Purchaser under the bankruptcy laws of the United States or if the Purchaser
makes a general assignment for the benefit of his creditors or if a receiver is
appointed for any property of the Purchaser.
Such cancellation shall not prejudice the rights of the Company to any
amounts due under the Contract.
5. PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION
Information contained in the Proposal and the Contract
includes proprietary information furnished to the Purchaser and its
architect/engineer, consultant or agent for evaluation of the Company's
Proposal and its performance under the Contract. Neither the Proposal, the Contract nor any information contained
therein nor any proprietary information furnished pursuant thereto, shall be
disclosed to others or used for any other purpose without the prior written
approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
6. CHANGES
Any changes requested by Purchaser shall be subject to the
prior written approval of Company. Any
agreement on any change requested by Purchaser shall include agreement on
changes in the price, shipment, and any other terms that may be affected by
such change and shall be in writing. If
Company incurs any additional expenses because of changes in drawings or
specifications previously approved by Purchaser or if Company is required to
modify any equipment, perform any work or supply any equipment or material in
addition to the items specified herein, the additional expenses shall be added
to the purchase price and be payable in accordance with the terms of this
Proposal. Company may change
specifications if Company reasonably determines that the changes will not
impair the operation of the equipment.
7. TITLE AND
RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE
Title and risk of loss or damage to the equipment or
materials shall pass to Purchaser F.O.B. place of manufacture unless shipped
directly by the Company's suppliers, in which event, title and risk of loss
shall pass to Purchaser F.O.B. supplier's plant. From the date that risk of loss or damage passes to Purchaser,
Purchaser shall assume the complete risk of loss or damage no matter how caused
and shall hold Company harmless from any such liability.
8. DELIVERY
Delivery schedules identified in this Proposal are
preliminary estimates only. The final
schedule will depend on the actual date of purchase. If Purchaser delays delivery of any equipment or performance of
any work, Company may invoice Purchaser for said items as of the date such
items were to be delivered or performed, and any such equipment will be held at
Purchaser's risk and expense, pending instructions from Purchaser.
9. DELAY IN
PERFORMANCE (FORCE MAJEURE)
The Company shall not be in breach of the Contract as a
result of any delay in performing its obligations if such delay is due to
strikes or other labor troubles or any other cause which is beyond the
reasonable control of the Company, whether of a similar or dissimilar nature, and
whether or not existing or foreseeable on the date of the Contract or on the
scheduled date of commencement of the work.
Should any such delay occur, the time for the performance of the
Company's obligations shall be extended by a period of time equal to the length
of the delay plus such additional time as is reasonably necessary to enable the
Company to resume performance of its obligations.
Within a reasonable time after the Company becomes aware of
a cause entitling it to an extension of time in accordance with the foregoing
paragraph, the Company shall give notice thereof to the Purchaser. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to
minimize the delay but shall not be required to subcontract work or to work additional
hours for which premium time is payable or to schedule additional work shifts
if such subcontracting, additional hours or shifts would not have been required
to meet the schedule except for such delay, unless the Purchaser directs that
it be done and agrees to pay all additional charges with respect thereto and
provided that the work directed to be performed is not prohibited by any
applicable labor contract or law.
10. WARRANTY
The Company warrants to Purchaser, but only to Purchaser,
that the equipment manufactured by Company and work supplied hereunder will be
free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12)
months from the date of initial operation (first firing) or eighteen (18)
months from the date of shipment of equipment or performance of work, whichever
first occurs, provided that Purchaser immediately notifies Company in writing
upon discovery specifying the particular defect(s) and furnishes Company with
such information relating to such defect(s) as Company may request. Any defect or breach of warranty not set
forth in said writing shall be deemed to have been waived by Purchaser. Subject to the exclusion set forth below,
Company will, and Purchaser's exclusive remedy shall be at Company's option,
replace F.O.B. place of manufacture or repair any equipment or work proven to
be defective. The Company shall not be
liable for any costs associated with the removal or installation of equipment
or parts of equipment, nor shall Company supply any labor for removal or
installation. Company shall have the right
to inspect equipment and work prior to any repair or replacement. Under no circumstances shall Company be
liable for any costs incurred by Purchaser for any repairs or replacements made
without Company's express written authorization.
This warranty does not apply to the effects of normal wear,
tear, deterioration or abuse of equipment; any equipment which has been altered
or modified; the effects of abrasion, erosion, or corrosion; the effects of
improper storage or erection (if not within Company's scope of work hereunder);
the effects of operation or maintenance not in accordance with generally
accepted industry practice. The Company
makes no warranty as to equipment supplied by others and shall have no responsibility
therefore. The Company makes no
warranty for equipment and material supplied, but not of its manufacture,
beyond the responsibility of the manufacturer thereof to the Seller.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties,
liabilities, or obligations Company may have.
COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, WHETHER AS TO
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. No person or agent is authorized to make any other
representations or warranties for Company.
11. CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES DISCLAIMER
IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL COMPANY OR ITS
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE, WHETHER ARISING UNDER CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LAW, FOR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
12. LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY
The liability of the Company, its agents, employees,
subcontractors and suppliers with respect to any and all claims arising out of
the performance or non-performance of obligations in connection with the
Services or the rendition of other services in connection therewith, whether
based on contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or
otherwise, shall not exceed in the aggregate the Contract price and shall in no
event include damages for loss of profits or revenue or the loss of use of
either; loss by reason of plant shutdown or inability to operate at rated
capacity; increased expense of operation of plant or equipment; increased costs
of replacement power or capital; claims of Purchaser's customers; inventory or
use charges; or incidental or consequential damages of any nature.
No such claim shall be asserted against the Company, it's
agents, employees, subcontractors or suppliers, unless the injury, loss, or
damage giving rise to the claim is sustained prior to the expiration of the
period of warranty specified in the Contract and no suit or action thereof
shall be instituted or maintained unless it is filed in a court of competent
jurisdiction within one year after the date the cause of action accrues.
The LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Article shall prevail over any
conflicting or inconsistent provisions contained in any of the documents
comprising the Contract, except to the extent such conflicting or inconsistent
provisions further restrict the Company's liability.
13. RESPONSIBILITY
FOR OPERATION OF PURCHASER'S EQUIPMENT
The operation of the Purchaser's equipment at the plant site
is within the exclusive control of the Purchaser, and the Purchaser shall
indemnify and save harmless the Company from loss, expense or liability
(including reasonable attorney's fees) incurred by or imposed upon the Company
based upon injury to persons (including death) or damage to any property
resulting from the operation of such equipment.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Purchaser may not assign this contract or any of the
Purchaser's rights or obligations hereunder without Company's prior written
consent. Any unauthorized assignment by
Purchaser is void.
15. TAXES
Except as expressly set forth in this Proposal, the purchase
price is exclusive of all taxes. Any
and all present or future federal, state, municipal or other sales or use
taxes, excise taxes upon or measured by the gross receipts from this
transaction, shall be paid by Purchaser in addition to the purchase price. If Company is required by any applicable law
or regulation to pay or collect any such tax, fee or charge, the amount thereof
shall be paid by Purchaser in addition to the purchase price.
16. WAIVER
No act or omission by Company shall waive any of its rights
or remedies hereunder unless such waiver is in writing and signed by Company
and then only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing. A waiver of one event shall not be construed
as continuing or as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy as to any
subsequent event.
17. GOVERNING
LAW
This contract shall be deemed to have been made in Lock
Haven Pennsylvania and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Any
action arising out of or resulting from this contract may be brought in, and
only in, the Court of Common Pleas of Clinton County, Pennsylvania or the
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
18. EEO
COMPLIANCE
The Company will comply with the requirements of Executive
Order 11246 at all times.
19. DURATION OF
PROPOSAL
Unless otherwise stated, the Proposal shall remain in effect
for a period of sixty days unless sooner withdrawn by the Company. Any order based on the Proposal, which is
received by the Company within said period, is subject to approval in writing
by an officer of the Company.
20. ENTIRE
AGREEMENT
There are no understandings between the parties hereto as to
the subject of the Proposal other than as herein set forth. All previous communications between the
parties hereto, either verbal or written, are hereby abrogated and withdrawn,
and the acceptance and approval of the Proposal with the specifications and
drawings, if any, referred to herein constitutes the whole agreement between
the parties hereto. The Contract cannot
be assigned nor may any conditions be modified, except by a duly approved
supplementary agreement signed by both parties. If the Proposal or this document is incorporated by reference in
a purchase order or other document, any commercial terms and conditions printed
on the purchase order or other document shall be null and void. Faber Burner Company Field Service Engineers
have no authority to sign documents that in any way alter the terms and
conditions as set forth herein.