ORBIS Corporation
Purchasing Terms and Conditions
EXCLUSIVE TERMS. THIS ORDER MAY BE CONSTRUED AS AN OFFER OR AN ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER. IF THIS
ORDER IS CONSTRUED AS AN OFFER, IT EXPRESSLY LIMITS ACCEPTANCE BY SELLER TO THE TERMS OF THIS OFFER
AND CONSTITUTES NOTICE OF OBJECTION TO ANY ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS IN THE ACCEPTANCE. IF THIS
ORDER IS CONSTRUED AS AN ACCEPTANCE, IT IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON SELLER’S ASSENT TO ANY
ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. All sections of the Uniform Commercial Code which
expressly or impliedly protect a buyer are hereby incorporated by reference in this form. No course
of dealing, usage of trade or course of performance or other action by Buyer shall be construed as
acceptance of any additional or different terms than the terms provided herein. Buyer may revoke
this offer at any time prior to acceptance by Seller. Seller shall be deemed to have accepted this
order by signing and returning the acknowledgment copy hereof or by other written indication of
acceptance, by accepting any whole or partial payment from Buyer or by commencement of performance
provided that, the only effect thereof shall be to accept this order on the terms and conditions
hereof.
PRICES AND PAYMENT; F.O.B.; RISK OF LOSS. Unless specified on the front hereof to the contrary,
the prices charged to Buyer (a) are F.O.B. Buyer’s premises, and (b) include all applicable
federal, state and local taxes, charges or duties. No additional charges of any kind will be
allowed unless specifically agreed to by Buyer in writing. Seller warrants that the prices charged
Buyer on this order shall be no higher than prices charged to its other customers. Payment for
Products by Buyer shall be net forty-five (45) days 10th – 25th prox. after receipt by Buyer of:
(i) an appropriate invoice from Seller or (ii) the corresponding goods. Buyer may deduct from
Seller's invoices any monies owed to Buyer by Seller. Payment by Buyer will not constitute
acceptance of the goods, nor impair Buyer’s right to inspect the goods or invoke any of its
remedies. Risk of loss shall remain with Seller until the goods are delivered to Buyer’s
premises.
INDEMNIFICATION. Seller agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Buyer, its agents, affiliates,
representatives, employees, customers, successors and assigns, harmless from and against any claim
demand, action, proceeding, liability, loss, cost or expense whatsoever, including attorneys' fees,
arising in connection with any actual or alleged (a) defect in the goods or services, (b) failure
by Seller to comply with Buyer’s specifications or with the express or implied warranties of
Seller, (c) violation by Seller of any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation, (d)
infringement of any patent, trademark, trade name, trade secret, copyright or other property right
by reason of the sale, design, construction or use of the goods ordered or services rendered, (e)
negligence or misconduct of Seller, its agents, employees or subcontractors, or (f) enforcement by
Buyer of its rights hereunder. In the event of any claim, demand, action or proceeding being
commenced against Buyer by reason of any of the above matters, Buyer shall give Seller prompt
notice thereof in writing.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Seller represents and warrants that all goods ordered hereunder
shall: (a) be new and not contain any reconditioned parts or materials unless disclosed by Seller
and exposed in advance by Buyer, (b) be free from all liens and encumbrances or claims against
title, (c) conform strictly with Buyer’s specifications and all other requirements referred to
hereunder, (d) be free from defects in design, materials and workmanship, (e) be merchantable and
fit for the purposes for which such goods are intended, and (f) not infringe upon any patent,
trademark, copyright or other proprietary right. Seller agrees at Buyer's option to promptly
replace or otherwise correct, without expense to Buyer, any of the goods which do not conform to
the foregoing warranties. In the event that Seller fails to promptly make such replacement or
correction, Buyer may cause such replacement or correction to be made and charge Seller for all
expenses associated therewith. Seller further warrants that the goods/products sold pursuant
to this agreement are free of asbestos or asbestos containing materials. Should any of the
goods/products be found to contain asbestos, Seller will bear all costs associated with the removal
and disposal of said goods/products. The foregoing warranties survive the acceptance,
inspection and payment of and for the goods/products by the Buyer.
INSPECTION; REJECTION; REMEDIES. Goods purchased hereunder are subject to inspection and
approval at Buyer's destination notwithstanding any prior payment. Buyer may inspect the
goods/services at Seller's premises. Buyer reserves the right to reject, refuse acceptance of, and
withhold payment for goods which are not in compliance with Buyer's instructions and
specifications, or with Seller's express or implied warranties. Level 1 items require
Seller's certificate of analysis showing that the item meets the requirements of the raw
material specifications communicated by Buyer upon purchase. If no raw material specification
exists, Seller provides a certificate of compliance to name brand or product identification or
certificate of calibration. Level 1 items are defined as such: (a) Resin (all grades and types,
except regrind), (b) Colorants (liquid and concentrate) (c) Sheet (thermoforming) (d) Foam
(interiors) (e) Plastic corrugated (interiors) (f) Other discretionary items added by Quality
Assurance due to the nature of the material to the product or process (g) Calibrated instruments
(h) Components that become part of the product and are shipped to the customer, and (i) Finished
product manufactured atnon-ORBIS facilities (contract molded). Goods not accepted will be held or
returned to Seller at Seller's risk and expense. All remedies specified herein shall be cumulative
and in addition to all other or future remedies provided at law or in equity.
CANCELLATION. Time is of the essence and Buyer may cancel this order, in whole or in part,
without liability to Buyer: (a) if deliveries are not made at the time and in the quantities
specified, (b) in the event of any breach by Seller or Seller's failure to comply with any of
Buyer's specifications, or (c) if Seller files a voluntary petition under any federal or state
bankruptcy or insolvency act, an involuntary bankruptcy petition is filed against Seller, or Seller
is declared insolvent or has a receiver or trustee appointed for it or its assets, or if Seller
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or commences proceedings under any state
insolvency or similar law.
CHANGES. Buyer at any time may make changes in the quantities ordered or in the specifications
or drawings relating to the goods, or may change or amend any other term or condition of this
order. Any claim for actual losses incurred by Seller due to any such change must be made within 10
days from the date of receipt by Seller of such change or shall be deemed waived. Price increases
or extension by Seller of delivery time shall not be binding on Buyer unless agreed to in writing
by Buyer.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Seller shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and orders. Without limiting the foregoing, Seller warrants that the goods shall be
produced in compliance with and shall meet all applicable requirements and standards of the Fair
Labor Standards Act and the regulations and orders of the United States Department of Labor issued
thereunder, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and applicable affirmative action laws.
CONFIDENTIALITY. All information furnished by Buyer or learned or observed about Buyer hereunder
is confidential and Seller agrees not to utilize or disclose to others such information, except as
reasonably required for the purpose of filling this order. Seller shall immediately return any such
confidential materials to Buyer at Buyer’s request.
ASSIGNMENT. Seller shall not assign or subcontract any of its rights, duties or obligations
under this order without Buyer’s prior written consent. Such consent will not be unreasonably
withheld. Such consent shall not relieve Seller from its obligations, from any liability for breach
or from any duty to perform.
WAIVER. Waiver by Buyer of a breach by Seller of any provision of this order shall not be deemed
a waiver of any other provision of or future compliance with all provisions of this order, and all
such provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
CONTROLLING LAW. This transaction shall be governed by, and this agreement shall be construed
and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its
conflicts of laws principles. Seller hereby consents to the jurisdiction and venue of the
courts located in Wisconsin.
FORCE MAJEURE. The consequences, direct or indirect, of labor disputes, fires, floods, acts of
God, war or any other cause or condition beyond the reasonable control of Buyer or Seller, shall
excuse performance to the extent which such performance has been prevented by such occurrence. In
the event that either party shall be unable to perform any of its obligations, it shall promptly
advise the other of its inability to perform. If the cause is not removed within 60 days, Buyer, in
addition to its other remedies, may cancel this order without penalty. In the event that
Buyer is rendered unable by such occurrence to receive and use the goods ordered, it shall be
entitled to cancel this order without penalty.
SERVICES. If Seller is to perform any services on the premises of Buyer, Seller shall indemnify
and hold Buyer harmless from any claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorneys' fees,
arising out of or resulting from the provision of such services, including but not limited to
injury to employees of Seller or to third parties or damage to property. Prior to the performance
of such services, Seller shall provide Buyer with certificates showing the following types of
insurance in such amounts and by insurance carriers acceptable to Buyer: worker’s compensation,
public liability, property damage, automobile, pressure vessel and such other special coverage as
conditions may require. Seller represents and warrants that all services provided hereunder
shall be performed by competent and qualified personnel in a proper manner consistent with
currently accepted industry standards.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Before any chemical, material or equipment that contains a chemical is
permitted to be brought into a Menasha facility, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be
forwarded to the plant environmental coordinator who will complete a review and approve or reject
the acceptance of the shipment(s). Shipment(s) made to any Menasha facility not following this
procedure will be rejected at Menasha’s dock and returned to Seller at its sole expense and
liability.
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