SnapMark, Inc. RETAIL MERCHANT AGREEMENT TERMS |
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THESE
TERMS are incorporated by reference into the Retail Merchant Agreement
between Company and Retail Merchant, or in the absence of such an agreement
are incorporated by reference into
the Sales Order, Purchase Order OR PAPERLESS TRANSACTION by which Retail
Merchant acquires Goods from Company.
the terms do not apply to retailer MERCHANTs with whom company is not
in direct privity of contract (THAT IS, PURCHASING THROUGH A DISTRIBUTOR).
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THESE TERMS DO
NOT FORM A PART OF (a) THE WEBSITE LEGAL STATEMENT FOR THIS SITE, (b)
DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENTS, (c.) DIRECT WEBSITE SALES TERMS, OR (d) ANY OTHER
AGREEMENT NOT EXPRESSLY NAMED HEREIN.
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ORDERS
Purchase Orders.
Retail Merchant shall order Goods by written or electronic notice to
Company. Each order shall specify the
number of Goods to be shipped, the type of Goods to be shipped, and the desired
method of shipment. For clarification purposes, Company may insert in orders received
from Retail Merchant ministerial clarification matters such as the prices of
the Goods, their particular descriptions, including numbers and distinguishing
characteristics. Retail Merchant agrees
to be bound by such details as though they were contained in the orders at the
time Retail Merchant signed them.
Acceptance. An order from Retail Merchant shall be
considered accepted by Company when
acknowledgment of receipt of the order is given by Company to Merchant, or if
no acknowledgment is given then when shipment is made.
Cancellation. An order from Retail Merchant that is
accepted by Company shall not be subject to cancellation by Retail Merchant
without the written approval of the Company.
Minimum. Minimum invoice value is $50 net. Orders received below that amount will be
processed and billed the minimum charge of $50.
Size. Orders will be in standard package
quantities as time to time set for each product by Company.
PRICING
Pricing of Goods to Retail Merchant. Retail
Merchant shall pay Company for Goods purchased pursuant to this contract
according to the pricing agreement in effect between Company and Retail
Merchant at the time Retail Merchants order is accepted by Company. All prices stated are F.O.B. shipping
point. Retail Merchant shall bear all
costs of transportation and insurance and will promptly reimburse Company if
Company prepays or otherwise pays for such expenses.
List Price. The List Price of the Goods shall be as from
time to time posted on this website. Company will endeavor to give Distributor advance notice of price
changes.
Reserved Right of Sale. Retail Merchant shall not sell to the armed
forces, which sales and relations are reserved to the Company.
DELIVERY
Shipment. All shipments of Goods shall be made F.O.B. shipping point
and liability for loss or damage in transit, or thereafter, shall pass to
Retail Merchant upon Company's delivery of Goods to a common carrier for
shipment. Shipping dates are approximate and are based, to a great extent, on
prompt receipt by Company of all necessary ordering information from Retail
Merchant. Company agrees to ship Goods to Retail Merchant as close as possible
to the delivery schedule set forth in each order as accepted by Company, unless
Company otherwise indicates in writing.
Company shall make every effort to, but shall not be liable for failure
to, honor any order which: (a) specifies a shipping date earlier than Company's
then current delivery schedule for the date such order is received by Company
and/or (b) specifies a quantity to be delivered in any one month within the
current delivery schedule which is greater than one hundred percent (100%) of
the total quantity shipped in the preceding sixty (60) day period.
Taxes. Prices do not include federal, state or
local taxes applicable to the Goods sold under this contract. In any
international sales, applicable Import and export taxes and duties shall be for
the account of Retail Merchant. An
amount equal to the appropriate taxes will be added to the invoice by the
Company where the Company has the legal obligation to collect such taxes.
Retail Merchant shall pay such amount to the Company unless Retail Merchant
provides Company with a valid tax exemption certificate authorized by the
appropriate taxing authority. Any gross
receipts taxes assessable by Retail Merchants state in lieu of sales taxes
shall be for the account of Retail Merchant. Risk of loss and title
pass when Goods are loaded.
Title to Goods.
The Company hereby reserves a purchase money security interest in the Goods
sold or to be sold under this contract and in the proceeds thereof, if Retail
Merchant shall have sold the Goods to another party prior to Retail Merchant
paying Company the purchase price for such Goods as set forth herein, in the
amount of such Good's purchase price. These interests will be satisfied by
payment in full. A copy of this contract may be filed with the appropriate
authorities at any time after the signature by the Company as a financing
statement in order to perfect the Company's security interest. On the request of the Company, Retail
Merchant shall execute UCC financing statement(s) and other instruments the
Company shall desire to perfect a security interest in the Goods for its
purchase price, and Retail Merchant appoints Company its attorney-in-fact to
execute such instruments.
Goods Acceptance.
The Goods shall be deemed accepted by Retail Merchant if at the time of
delivery Retail Merchant does not report to Company in writing that the Goods
do not conform to the product description on Retail Merchants Purchase Order
to Company.
Delays in Delivery; Force Majeure. . Company shall not be liable for or in default of this contract by reason of any delay attributable to any cause, circumstance, or contingency beyond its control or the control of its suppliers or manufacturers Companys which prevents or impedes
manufacture, supply, or delivery to Retail Merchant by Company whether directly
or indirectly. Such causes,
circumstances, and contingencies shall include, but not be limited to: inability to obtain material, supplies or
services in the normal course of business;
accidents; fire; explosion; strikes, lockouts, or other labor problems;
freight embargo; gas or petroleum product shortage or embargo; act of God or of
the public enemy; war; riots; civil disturbance; act of any government, de jure
or de facto, or agency or official thereof; material or labor shortage;
transportation contingencies; unusually severe weather; default of any other
Company or a supplier or subcontractor; quarantine, restriction, epidemic;
catastrophe; restraints affecting shipment or credit; non-arrival or delay of
carriers; lack of timely instructions
or essential information from Retail Merchant; inadequate or reduced supply or
excessive cost of suitable raw materials, transportation or production
facilities; or otherwise arising out of
causes beyond the reasonable control of the Company. Nor shall the Company at
any time be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damages. Company
shall not be liable for fines, penalties, damages or offsets arising out of or
relating to illegible, unscannable, or unworkable UPC bar codes on Goods. Delays in delivery attendant to same shall
not entitle Retail Merchant to terminate this contract, terminate or not honor
any Purchase Order, or collect damages for same. In the event of such default or delay, the date for shipment
shall be extended correspondingly. Company may make delivery on an equitable basis
with reference to all its Retail Merchants and buyers. No orders may be
cancelled unless acceptable to Company.
If payment is to be made by letter of credit and if the letter of credit
should expire prior to the date of completion of the products, Retail Merchant
shall extend the letter of credit promptly on terms acceptable to Company, or
shall otherwise assure full and prompt payment in a manner acceptable to
Company.
PAYMENT
Net 30 Days.
Terms are net thirty (30) days from date of delivery where satisfactory credit
is established, otherwise terms are payment upon placement of order.
Payment in full
within 15 (fifteen) days of delivery, 1% discount.
Payment in full
within 10 (ten) days of delivery, 2% discount.
All payments shall be
made in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise agreed in prior writing. Retail Merchants not based within the fifty
states of the United States shall make payments under this contract by
certified irrevocable letter of credit guaranteed by a U.S. bank, or upon such
other terms as may be determined in advance by mutual agreement. Company
reserves the right to revoke any credit extended at the Company's sole
discretion. Retail Merchant agrees to
pay such invoices when due regardless of other scheduled deliveries. Invoices
not paid within thirty (30) days of the invoice date will have one and one-half
percent (1.5%) per month finance charge assessed against the unpaid balance
from the original date of invoice until the date of payment. All expenses
incurred by Retail Merchant shall be paid by Retail Merchant.
MUTUAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
Retail Merchant Responsibilities. Retail
Merchant shall use its best efforts to perform the following duties:
- Honor
Companys Warranty on behalf of Company, and return the defective Goods to
Company. Company will credit or
resupply Retail Merchant in equal number to Goods upon which Retail
Merchant has honored warranty requests.
Truthfully represent
Company Goods.
Refrain from
modifying Company Goods.
To the
extent that Retail Merchant tracks such data, provide to Company on a periodic
basis the demographics of customers buying the Goods, sales information, and
returns information. Company shall have the right to use any such information
obtained from Retail Merchant for any legal purpose.
Company Responsibilities. Company
shall use its best efforts to perform the following duties:
Warrant to Retail
Merchant (not subsequent purchasers, whose warranty is stated elsewhere herein)
that the Goods purchased by Retail Merchant meet the following warranty of
merchantability:
(a)
pass without
objection in the trade
(b)
are of fair average
quality
(c)
are fit for ordinary
purposes
(d)
are of even kind,
quality and quantity
(e)
are adequately
contained, packaged and labeled
(f)
conform to the
product description on Retail Merchants Purchase Order to Company.
Supply the Goods
requirements of Retail Merchant.
Assure that the Goods
conform to the warranties set forth herein.
Reimburse or
re-supply Retail Merchant for Goods upon which Retail Merchant has honored
Companys warranty on behalf of Company.
Provide downloadable
product literature and product information on this website which Retail
Merchant may access and use for free.
WARRANTIES
Goods Title Warranty.
Company warrants that the Goods purchased by Retail Merchant hereunder shall be
free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except for Company's purchase
money security interest therein.
Limited Goods Warranty. Warranties do not extend beyond the original end
user. Company warrants that the parts
are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date
of delivery to the original end user. ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME PERIOD. Claimant must furnish proof of date of
purchase or installation. Company will provide a replacement part, or may opt to reimburse the purchase price
if that is infeasible. Companys sole
liability with respect to any defect shall be for the replacement of the
defective part(s). No one is authorized
to make any other warranties on behalf of Company, or modify this warranty.
Company will not be liable for any
pipe, valve, or line repair or replacement as a result or removing or replacing
any Goods; going to an end-users location
to teach them how to use the product; repairing damaged or failure
caused by acts of God, abuse, faulty installation or removal, abnormal usage, use or application for which the product is not intended. The foregoing shall constitute Companys
sole warranty and sole liability, and is in lieu of any other warranties
whether written, oral, implied, or statutory.
Some states and provinces do not allow the limitation of exclusion or limitation or incidental or
consequential damages and some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives its beneficiaries
specific legal rights, and beneficiaries may have other rights which vary from
state to state and province and province.
COMPANY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO LOSS OF
PROPERTY, REVENUES, LIFE OR LIMB, PERSONAL INJURY, OR THE COST OF REMOVAL,
INSTALLATION, OR REINSTALLATION, AND RETAIL MERCHANTS REMEDIES
SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF NONCONFORMING UNITS OR PARTS.
PROPRIETARY
RIGHTS
Authorized Use of Company Name and Logos by Retail Merchant. Company authorizes
Retail Merchant's use of
all slogans, ads, logos, and graphics developed by
Company and provided to Retail Merchant, found from time to
time on the Companys website (snapmarkers.com), or created
by Company in the future.
Retail Merchant will, on termination of this contract,
or upon request of Company, discontinue the use of the above
and thereafter will not use the same either directly or indirectly
in connection with its business or expressions so nearly resembling
the same as would likely lead to confusion or uncertainty,
or to deceive the public.
Patent Indemnity by Company. Company agrees, at its own expense, to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless Retail Merchant from and against expense, damage, cost and
loss and to satisfy all judgments and decrees resulting from a claim, suit or
proceeding insofar as it is based upon an allegation that the Goods or any part
thereof furnished by Company is or has been infringing upon any U.S. patent,
U.S. copyright or U.S. proprietary right, provided that Company is notified
within ten (10) calendar days of such claim in writing and given authority, and
full and proper information and assistance for the defense of same. In case the Goods, or any part thereof, in
such suit are held to constitute an infringement and the use of said Goods or
part is enjoined, Company shall, in its sole discretion and at its own expense,
have the option as the sole remedy due from Company, to (a) procure for Retail Merchant the right to
continue using said Goods, (b) modify the Goods so that they become
non-infringing, or (c) refund the purchase price less depreciation. Company has no duty to indemnify Retail
Merchant, and Retail Merchant shall indemnify Company (including attorneys
fees), if the claimed infringement is a result of (a) Retail Merchants
detailed specifications, (b) parts supplied by Retail Merchant, (c)
modification of the Goods by someone other than Company, or (d) Retail
Merchants combination of Companys products with other products.
Drawings and Data. The Company retains for itself all proprietary
rights in and to all designs, engineering details, and other data pertaining to
Goods specified in the contract and to all discoveries inventions, patent
rights, etc., arising out of work done in connection with the contract and to
any and all Goods developed as a result thereof, including the sole right to
manufacture any and all such products.
Retail Merchant shall not contact the Company's suppliers, or any other
person, for the purpose of manufacture.
Intellectual Property Rights Reserved. Retail Merchant acknowledges that the Goods
and intellectual property rights pertaining to the Goods, and associated
Tradenames are the property of Company, and that the products are being made
available to Retail Merchant in confidence and solely on the basis of its
confidential relationship to Company for the purposes of retail sales.
Trade Secrets; Confidential Business Information. Retail
Merchant shall not misappropriate or wrongfully disclose confidential business
information of Company including pricing of Goods, product plans, or designs.
GENERAL
MATTERS
Construction. Regardless that this contract was initially
drafted by Company, the parties agree that any ambiguity herein shall not be
construed by the parties or courts against Company because the parties mutually
negotiated and if desired edited and
revised, this Contact during their business discussions leading to its
execution.
Notice or Communication.
Any notice or communication required or permitted hereunder (other than routine
administrative notices) shall be in writing and shall be sent by registered
mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed to the addresses
of the Retail Merchant and Company as shown on the Retail Merchant Agreement signed between them or in the absence
of same, to the addresses to which they have customarily sent papers to one
another.
Relationship of Parties.
Retail Merchant is an independent contractor and not an employee, franchisee,
joint venture, partner or owner of the Company, and vise-versa. The relationship between the parties
established by this contract shall be solely that of vendor and vendee and all
rights and powers not expressly granted to the Retail Merchant are expressly
reserved to the Company.
Independence of Parties.
Nothing contained in this contract shall be construed to make the Retail
Merchant or Company an agent for each other for any purpose, and neither party
hereto shall have any right whatsoever to incur any liabilities or obligations
on behalf or binding upon the other party.
Limitation on Authority.
Retail Merchant has no authority to act or hold itself out as an agent,
employee or joint venturer of the Company, to execute contracts for or on
behalf of Company, or to bind Company in any way. Retail Merchant shall at the outset disclose this fact to
relevant parties with whom Retail Merchant deals. Retail Merchant has no legal
authority and shall not enter into any agreement or
arrangement with any person, customer or potential customer purporting to
impose any legal obligation or liability on Company. Retail Merchant will not at any time represent to any
person that it has the right, power or authority to act for or bind the
Company.
Gender; Plural. The singular
includes the plural, and the masculine includes the feminine, wherever
necessary to effectuate the intent of this Contract.
Governing Law and Venue. This
contract situs is established in the State of Florida in the United States of
America. All claims, causes or action
at law or equity arising out of this contract or the Goods contained
herein, and all questions concerning
the meaning, intention, interpretation, performance or enforcement or validity
of the terms of this contract, shall be judged and resolved in accordance with
the laws of the State of Florida in the United States of America and venue for
all such matters shall be in the State of Florida.
Language of Construction.
This contract is written in American English, and American English shall
be the language employed to construe this contract and resolve any conflict or
unclarity herein.
Headings. The headings
above the various provisions herein are to make it easier to locate the
subject matter covered by various provisions, and are not to be used in
ascertaining or construing the intent of the parties or the substantive content
of a paragraph.
Invalid, Unenforceable, or Illegal Provisions.
Should any provision of this contract be, become, or be declared invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, the
remaining provisions shall be and continue in full force and effect, and the
invalid, unenforceable or illegal provision shall be construed to the maximum
extent possible to effectuate its intent and the intent of the rest of the
contract. In the event a provision is
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, under law at any given time, it shall not
be permanently stricken but rather shall be suspended, and in the event that a
later change in the law makes that provision valid, legal or enforceable, then
that provision automatically come back into full force and effect
contemporaneously with said change in the law.
Attorneys Fees and Costs.
In connection with any dispute arising out of this contract, the
prevailing party is entitled to recover its attorney's fees, expert witness
fees, discovery costs, investigative fees and costs, travel expenses, and court
costs in trial court, in appellate courts, in bankruptcy courts, and in any arbitration to which Company
might agree. The prevailing party is
entitled to actual attorney's fees and costs for the perfection, establishment,
enforcement and collection of any judgment, decree, or order rendered in favor
of Company both throughout Florida, the United States of America, and in any
foreign state, nation, or any political subdivision thereof or therein.
Corporate Entity; Release.
Retail Merchant and Company acknowledge and agree that they are each
dealing with the others corporate entity in this contract, and
that the persons who represent those corporations act on behalf of the
corporation in their corporate capacities and not in their personal
capacity. This provision is
fundamental to this contract and therefor in consideration for entering into
this contract Retail Merchant and Company each release and discharge the
others corporate officers, directors, shareholders, employees, suppliers, of
and from any and all rights, claims, damages, demands, actions, causes of
action, or suits in equity, of whatever kind or nature, and whether accruing
now or in the future, and whether known or unknown to the parties, arising out
of or relating this contract. Without
limitation, this release as to individual liability extends to the following
grounds: failure to clearly indicate a
corporate capacity; failure to observe
corporate formalities; transfer of
corporate assets for personal use; corporate capitalization; non-filing of a corporate annual return or
uniform business report with their respective states; depletion of corporate assets for personal benefit; treating the
corporation and an officer of director interchangeably or as an alter ego; tort; indemnification.
Entire contract.
This contract constitutes the entire agreement between Retail Merchant
and Company, and all prior and
contemporaneous oral and written statements, promises, agreements, and
understandings are incorporated herein, and no such agreements or
representations are binding unless set forth herein. Any provisions of
Retail Merchant's Purchase Orders which might in any way contradict,
supplement, or be in addition to those in this Contract, shall not be part of
the contract between the parties, shall be deemed stricken, and shall have no applicability to the sale
of Goods by Company to Retail Merchant. Acceptance of these terms is evidenced
by Retail Merchants signature on the shipment bill of lading or our purchase
order, or payment, or physical
acceptance of any of the Goods from the carrier.
Modification. No person, employee, agent, sales
representative, distributor, or retail merchant has the authority to verbally or in writing modify, waive or alter,
this Contract. No change or modification of this Contract shall be valid
unless the same is herein posted on this website, or is set forth in a separate
written paper document signed by an officer of SnapMark, Inc. listed as an
officer with the Florida Department of State (see www.dos.state.fl.us/). No other person has the actual authority to
modify this Contract, and all apparent authority to do so is hereby publicly
disavowed.
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RETAIL MERCHANT TERMS
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