Terms & Conditions – Sales

These Standard Terms and Conditions of Quotations and Sales and the accompanying quotation, invoice or agreement (collectively, this “Agreement”) comprise the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, representations and warranties, and communications, both written and oral. This Agreement prevails over any of Buyer’s general terms and conditions of purchase regardless of whether or when Buyer has submitted its purchase order or such terms. Any additional or different terms proposed by Buyer in any purchase order or other document are hereby deemed to be material alterations and notice of rejection to them is hereby given. Any such proposed terms shall be void, and this Agreement shall constitute the complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions of the contract between the parties. Neither LECO’s acknowledgment of a purchase order or other document nor LECO’s failure to object to conflicting, different or additional terms and conditions in a purchase order or other document shall be deemed an acceptance of such terms and conditions or a waiver of the provisions of this Agreement.

1. Prices

The prices quoted are those in effect on the date of the quotation and will remain in effect for forty five (45) days from the date of the quote. Prices are Ex-works LECO’s facility or other designated point of shipment. Prices do not include, and Buyer shall pay, all costs and expenses incident to shipment and handling of materials from the point of delivery of the equipment by LECO to carrier at LECO’s facility or other point of shipment, including, without limitation, all transportation, shipping and handling costs, and costs of insurance.

2. Payment

Where LECO extends credit to Buyer, terms of payment shall be net thirty (30) days from the invoice date in U.S. currency. The amount of credit or terms of payment may be changed, or credit withdrawn, at any time by LECO. If the goods or services are delivered or provided in installments, Buyer shall pay separately for each installment. Unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing, payment by Buyer shall not be contingent on installation of equipment or payment from a third party. Buyer shall also pay any sales, use, excise or similar taxes, duties or levies now or hereafter enacted or imposed by governmental authority on the manufacture, sale, delivery and or use of the goods sold or services provided at the time of issuing LECO a purchase order or provide a valid Buyer’s tax exemption certificate. LECO retains the right to refuse to provide further goods and/or services until payment is received.

3. Title and Delivery

Unless otherwise stated in LECO’s quotation, all shipments of goods shall be delivered F.O.B. origin, and title and liability for loss or damage thereto shall pass to Buyer upon delivery of the goods to a carrier for shipment to Buyer, and any loss or damage thereafter shall not relieve Buyer from any obligation hereunder. Buyer shall be liable for costs of insurance and transportation, taxes and any other expenses incurred or licenses required at destination. Shipping dates are approximate only. LECO shall not be liable for any loss or expense, whether by way of contract or tort (consequential or otherwise), incurred by Buyer for failure to meet any specified estimated delivery schedule because of unavoidable production or other delays. As collateral security for the payment of the purchase price of the goods, Buyer hereby grants to LECO a lien on and security interest in and to all of the right, title and interest of Buyer in, to and under the goods, wherever located, and whether now existing or hereafter arising or acquired from time to time, and in all accessions thereto and replacements or modifications thereof, as well as all proceeds (including insurance proceeds) of the foregoing.

4. Contingencies and Force Majeure

LECO shall not be liable for any delay in delivery or for non-delivery, in whole or in part, caused by the occurrence of any contingency beyond the control of either LECO or LECO’s suppliers, including, but not limited to, war (whether an actual declaration thereof is made or not), sabotage, insurrection, riot or other act of civil disobedience, act of a public enemy, failure or delay in transportation, act of any government or any agency or subdivision thereof, judicial action, labor dispute, accident, fire, explosion, flood, storm or other act of God, shortage of labor, fuel, raw material or machinery or technical failure where LECO has exercised ordinary care in the prevention thereof. LECO may allocate production and deliveries among LECO’s customers at its discretion.

5. Limited Warranty

Instruments and equipment manufactured by LECO are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirteen (13) months from the date of shipment or twelve (12) months from installation, whichever is sooner, unless otherwise stated in writing by LECO. If the goods furnished by LECO fail to conform to LECO’s exclusive limited warranty, LECO’s sole and exclusive liability shall be (at LECO’s option), and given reasonable time, to repair, replace or credit Buyer’s account for any such goods returned by Buyer and proved to be defective, as decided by LECO. All returns must be shipped by Buyer prepaid to LECO to the address provided. This obligation does not include labor or travel expense to repair or replace defective parts, nor does it cover failure due to accident, abuse, neglect, alteration, unauthorized repair or misuse per instructions provided by LECO. In no event shall damages for defective goods exceed the purchase price of the goods, and LECO shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages whatsoever. All replacement parts shall be covered under warranty for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Expendable items such as crucibles, combustion tubes, chemicals and items of like nature are not covered by this warranty.

A WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A WARRANTY REGISTRATION MAY VOID ALL WARRANTY TERMS OR ALTER THE WARRANTY START DATE TO BEGIN WITH THE DATE OF SHIPMENT OF GOODS. ALL CLAIMS IN REGARDS TO THE GOODS OR PARTS PURCHASED MUST BE MADE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER BUYER IS AWARE OF THE FACTS UPON WHICH SUCH CLAIM IS BASED. AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED FROM LECO PRIOR TO RETURNING ANY GOODS OR PARTS. WARRANTY IS VOIDED BY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS. CONSUMABLE ITEMS SUCH AS CRUCIBLES, COMBUSTION TUBES, CHEMICALS AND ITEMS OF LIKE NATURE ARE EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY.

EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THIS SECTION 5, LECO MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER GOODS MANUFACTURED BY LECO, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, SAID WARRANTIES BEING EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.

Instruments, equipment or other goods not manufactured by LECO but distributed by LECO will be covered to the extent of the warranty provided by the original manufacturer. Warranty information is provided with the Products. Copies of warranties may be requested in writing in advance of any purchase or shipment. Such Products are not covered by the warranty set forth above in the first paragraph of this Section 5. LECO MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, SAID WARRANTIES BEING EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.

6. Substitutions, Modifications, Replacement and Return

LECO may modify the specifications of goods designed by LECO, and substitute goods manufactured to such modified specifications, provided such goods substantially conform to the contract between the parties. If the goods furnished by LECO fail to conform to LECO’s exclusive limited warranty, LECO’s sole and exclusive liability shall be (at LECO’s option) to repair, replace or credit Buyer’s account for any such goods which are returned by Buyer during the applicable warranty period set forth above or at maximum six (6) months from the sale date for any part not covered under warranty , provided that (i) LECO is promptly notified that such goods failed to conform to the contract, (ii) such goods are returned to LECO, F.O.B. LECO’s plant, and (iii) LECO’s examination of such goods shall disclose to LECO’s satisfaction that such alleged deficiencies actually exist and were not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, unauthorized repair or improper testing. If LECO elects to repair or replace such goods, LECO shall have a reasonable time to make such repairs or replace such goods. Any return by Buyer for credit is at the sole discretion of LECO. A LECO RMA (Return Material Authorization) number must be obtained prior to shipment. A minimum restocking fee of twenty percent (20%) will be assessed on the return of products. All returns must be shipped by Buyer prepaid to LECO to the address provided with the RMA number. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE FOREGOING IS LECO’S ONLY LIABILITY AND BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM, WHETHER ARISING IN TORT OR CONTRACT, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL LECO BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, COLLATERAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL LECO BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECULATIVE, REMOTE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, LOST REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT LECO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR CONNECTED WITH THE SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED. FURTHERMORE, IN NO EVENT SHALL LECO’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE TOTAL OF THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BUYER TO LECO UNDER THE APPLICABLE PURCHASE OR SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless LECO, its employees and agents from and against all liabilities, claims, damages, losses and expenses for injury to any person or damage to real or tangible personal property which directly or indirectly arises out of breach of any agreement between the parties or the misuse, unsafe, negligent or inappropriate use of any product sold by LECO to Buyer.

8. Confidential Information

LECO’s technical, trade secret, proprietary or similar information contained in plans, drawings, specifications, photographs or other documents, (collectively, “Confidential Information”) disclosed or furnished by LECO to Buyer or its officers, directors, employees or agents, (collectively, Representatives), and all copies thereof, including without limitation any and all materials of any kind containing or embodying any Confidential Information, are the sole and exclusive property of LECO. Disclosure of Confidential Information by LECO to Buyer or its Representatives will not be construed as granting to Buyer or its Representatives expressly or by implication, any right, title or interest of any kind in any Confidential Information. Upon LECO’s request, Buyer will promptly deliver all of the Confidential Information in Buyer’s or its Representatives’ possession or control whether in written, electronically-readable or other form, including without limitation all copies or extracts thereof or based thereon. All Confidential Information will be kept confidential by Buyer and its Representatives and will not be disclosed to any person or entity without LECO’s prior written consent. Buyer and its Representatives will indemnify and hold harmless LECO and its officers, directors, employees and agents for any costs, expenses or losses incurred or suffered by any of them as a result of any breach of this provision.

9. Intellectual Property

All specifications, drawings, schematics, tests, designs, inventions, engineering notices, financial information, technical data, samples, prototypes, models and/or equipment (“Technical Information”) supplied by LECO, directly or indirectly, will remain LECO’s property and will be held in confidence by Buyer. Buyer will not reproduce, use or disclose Technical Information to others without LECO’s prior written consent and will return all Technical Information to LECO upon demand or upon completion by LECO of its obligations under this Agreement. Buyer will disclose Technical Information only to those of its employees that “need to know” and that are contractually bound by confidentiality obligations equivalent to those contained in this Agreement. Buyer agrees that any information that Buyer discloses to LECO related to the design, manufacture, sale or use of the goods sold is disclosed as part of the consideration for this Agreement, that LECO may use such information in any manner and for any purpose, and that Buyer will not assert any claim against LECO by reason of such use. LECO will own all right, title and interest in any idea, invention, concept, discovery, work of authorship, patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, know-how or other intellectual property developed by LECO or Buyer and related, directly or indirectly, to the goods sold or this Agreement (“Intellectual Property”), whether or not LECO charges for the Intellectual Property. Buyer will assist LECO in perfecting its right, title and interest in the Intellectual Property and will execute and deliver all documents reasonably requested by LECO to perfect, register or enforce the same. The sale by LECO of the goods or services ordered does not grant or convey or confer upon Buyer or Buyer’s customers, or upon anyone claiming under Buyer, a license, express or implied, under any patent rights of LECO covering or relating to any combination, instrument or process in which said item might be or are used.

10. Cancellation

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by LECO, orders for goods or service may not be cancelled by Buyer for any reason. If, in LECO’s judgment, Buyer’s financial condition does not justify the terms of payment specified, LECO may cancel delivery of the goods or services ordered unless Buyer shall immediately pay for any goods or services which have been delivered and pay in advance for all goods or services prior to delivery.

11. Inspection/Testing

Buyer, at its option and expense, may inspect and observe the testing by LECO of the goods purchased for compliance with the LECO’s standard test procedures prior to shipment, which inspection and testing shall be conducted at LECO’s facility at such reasonable time as specified by LECO. Any rejection of the goods must be made promptly prior to shipment. Tests shall be deemed to be satisfactorily completed and the test fully met when the goods meet LECO’s criteria for such procedures.

12. Non-Waiver of Default and Collection Rights

In the event of any default by Buyer, LECO may invoke any remedy provided by law or by the terms herein stated, and may decline to make further shipments. If LECO elects to continue to make shipments, its actions shall not constitute a waiver of any default by Buyer or in any way affect legal remedies for any such default.

13. Applicable Law and Forum

All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Michigan without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Michigan or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Michigan. Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be instituted in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Michigan in each case located in the State of Michigan, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.

14. Assignment

This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties and the successors and assigns of the entire business and goodwill of Buyer, or of that part of the business used in the performance of the goods or services purchased, but shall not be otherwise assignable, without the prior consent of LECO.

15. Legal Compliance

Buyer, at all times, shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and/or government-wide policy.  Improper disclosure of restricted or protected information could result in fines, penalties, suspensions, debarment or criminal prosecution.  It is the responsibility of the buyer to protect or restrict access to such information requiring protection.  Examples include, but are not limited to, Personal Identifiable Information, (PII), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPAA), Controlled Unclassified Information, (CUI) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Orders for goods and services are for United State s Domestic delivery.  Orders for ultimate destination outside the United States require advance approval.  Export of the products may be subject to export license control by the United States government.  It is Buyer’s responsibility to obtain any licenses which may be required under the applicable laws of the United States including the Export Administration Act and regulations promulgated thereunder.

16. Severability of Terms

If any phrase, clause or provision shall be declared void, the validity of any other provisions shall not be affected thereby.

17. Release of Information

Neither party hereto shall, without the prior written consent of the other party (which will not be unreasonably withheld), publicly announce or otherwise disclose the existence of the terms of this Agreement, or release any publicity regarding this Agreement. This provision shall survive the expiration, termination or cancellation of this Agreement.

Revised October 2019

1. Vertragsabschluss

Unsere Lieferungen erfolgen ausschließlich auf Grund der nachstehenden Bedingungen. Einkaufsbedingungen des Auftraggebers werden hiermit ausdrücklich widersprochen. Einkaufsbedingungen verpflichten uns auch dann nicht, wenn wir ihnen nicht noch einmal bei Vertragsabschluss widersprechen. Angebote sind stets freibleibend, soweit sie nicht befristet sind. Unsere allgemeinen Verkaufs- und Lieferbedingungen sind stets Bestandteil unserer schriftlichen Angebote. Nebenabreden sowie zusätzliche oder besondere Vereinbarungen bedürfen unserer schriftlichen Bestätigung.

2. Lieferzeit

Die angegebenen Lieferzeiten sind unverbindlich, soweit sie nicht ausdrücklich als bindend bezeichnet sind, und beginnen mit dem Datum der Auftragsbestätigung. Kann die Lieferfrist von uns infolge von höherer Gewalt nicht eingehalten werden, wozu z.B. auch Kriegsfall und Mobilmachung, innere Unruhen, Naturkatastrophen, Beschlagnahmungen, Streiks, Aussperrungen, Materialmangel, unvorhergesehene Betriebsstörungen, Verzögerungen bei der Beförderung und Importbeschränkungen gehören, so kann der Besteller hieraus keine Rechte ableiten. Die Lieferfrist wird in solchen Fällen angemessen verlängert. Haben die Ereignisse ein erhebliches Ausmaß, so sind wir zum Rücktritt berechtigt, ohne dass der Besteller deshalb Ansprüche gegen uns erheben kann. Vorstehendes gilt auch dann, wenn solche Ereignisse während eines bereits vorliegenden Verzuges eintreten.

3. Versand

Der Versand erfolgt auf Rechnung des Bestellers. Transportweg und Transportmittel bestimmen wir nach unserem Ermessen, soweit der Besteller nichts Besonderes anordnet.

4. Gefahrtragung

Die Gefahr des zufälligen Untergangs und der zufälligen Verschlechterung der Ware geht mit der Übergabe, beim Versendungskauf mit der Auslieferung der Sache an den Spediteur, den Frachtführer oder der sonst zur Ausführung der Versendung bestimmten Person oder Anstalt auf den Käufer über. Der Übergabe steht es gleich, wenn der Käufer im Verzug der Annahme ist.

5. Preise

Die Preise verstehen sich, wenn nicht ausdrücklich vereinbart, ab Lager ausschließlich der Verpackungs- und Versicherungskosten. Verpackung wird nicht zurückgenommen. Sofern der Bestellwert unter 200,- EUR netto liegt, berechnen wir einen Mindermengenzuschlag in Höhe von 25,- EUR netto.

6. Zahlung

Unsere Rechnungen sind, ungeachtet der Tatsache, ob die Lieferung bereits eingegangen ist oder nicht, binnen 30 Tagen ab Rechnungsdatum ohne Abzug zahlbar, falls nicht andere Zahlungsbedingungen besonders vereinbart sind. Der Besteller gerät auch ohne Mahnung binnen 30 Tagen nach Rechnungsdatum in Zahlungsverzug. Dem Besteller steht ein Aufrechnungs- und Zurückbehaltungsrecht nicht zu, es sei denn, dass die Forderung des Bestellers unstreitig oder rechtskräftig festgestellt ist. Bei Zahlungsverzug behalten wir uns vor, Verzugszinsen in Höhe von 8 % über dem Basiszinssatz nach § 247 BGB zu berechnen. Falls wir vor oder nach der Auslieferung von einer Verschlechterung in der Zahlungsfähigkeit des Bestellers Kenntnis erhalten, so sind wir berechtigt, Sicherheiten zu verlangen und, falls der Besteller diesem Verlangen nicht entspricht, vom Kaufvertrag zurückzutreten. Wird im Falle einer vereinbarten Teilzahlung eine Rate nicht innerhalb einer Woche nach dem Fälligkeitstage unserem Konto gutgeschrieben, wird der gesamte Restbetrag sofort fällig.

7. Rücklieferungen und Weiterveräußerung

Kosten für evtl. Rücklieferungen gehen zu Lasten des Käufers, es sei denn wir haben die Rücklieferung veranlasst. Grundsätzlich muss das gelieferte Gut an dem vom Besteller genannten Bestimmungsort zur Nutzung verbleiben. Die Angaben darüber ergeben sich u.a. aus den Daten der vom Kunden ausgefüllten „Export Application Form“. Eine Weiterveräußerung des gelieferten Gutes ohne vorherige Genehmigung durch die LECO Instrumente GmbH ist nicht gestattet. Wir behalten uns daher das Recht vor, bei Nichteinhaltung der allgemeinen Exportkontrollvorschriften höhere Instanzen (BAFA, EU Kommission) darüber in Kenntnis zu setzen.

8. Datenschutz

Personenbezogene Daten des Kunden werden nur von uns verarbeitet und genutzt, um Auswertungen zu erstellen und den Kunden über Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu informieren. Sollte der Kunde dies nicht wünschen, kann er seinen Widerspruch jederzeit schriftlich an unsere Adresse richten.

9. Abtretung

Der Besteller kann weder alle noch einzelne Ansprüche in dem Vertrag ohne unsere Zustimmung an Dritte abtreten.

10. Mängel, Rügefristen, Haftungsbeschränkung, Rücktritt

Als Beschaffenheit der Ware gilt grundsätzlich nur die Produktbeschreibung des Herstellers als vereinbart. Öffentliche Äußerungen, Anpreisungen oder Werbung des Herstellers stellen daneben keine vertragsgemäße Beschaffenheitsangabe der Ware dar. Beanstandungen wegen unvollständiger oder unrichtiger Lieferungen sowie wegen Mängeln der gelieferten Ware sind uns unverzüglich schriftlich spätestens innerhalb von 8 Tagen nach Ankunft der Lieferung am Bestimmungsort mitzuteilen. Bei Versäumung der Frist gilt die Ware als genehmigt, es sei denn, dass es sich um einen Mangel handelt, der bei der Untersuchung nicht erkennbar war. Bei berechtigten Mängeln haben wir das Wahlrecht zwischen einer Nachbesserung und Ersatzlieferung. Für die Lieferung von Ersatzstücken gelten die gleichen Bedingungen wie für die ursprüngliche Lieferung. Fehlerhafte Teile werden von uns kostenlos ersetzt, soweit derartige Mängel nicht deshalb aufgetreten sind, weil die von uns gelieferten Instrumente nicht ihrem Bestimmungszweck entsprechend genutzt worden sind. Fehlerhafte Instrumente bzw. Teile davon dürfen ohne unsere ausdrückliche schriftliche Zustimmung weder ausgebaut noch an uns zurückgeschickt werden. Dem Besteller bleibt das Recht vorbehalten, bei Fehlschlagen der Nacherfüllung zu mindern oder nach seiner Wahl vom Vertrag zurückzutreten. Die Nacherfüllung gilt nach dem zweiten erfolglosen Versuch als fehlgeschlagen, wenn sich nicht insbesondere aus der Art der Sache oder des Mangels oder den sonstigen Umständen etwas anderes ergibt. Ansprüche des Bestellers auf Schadenersatz sind ausgeschlossen. Hiervon ausgenommen sind Schäden aus der Verletzung des Lebens, des Körpers oder der Gesundheit, wenn wir die Pflichtverletzung zu vertreten haben, und für sonstige Schäden, die auf einer vorsätzlichen oder grob fahrlässigen Pflichtverletzung unsererseits beruhen. Einer Pflichtverletzung durch uns steht die unseres gesetzlichen Vertreters oder Erfüllungsgehilfen gleich. Bei einer nur geringfügigen Vertragswidrigkeit, insbesondere bei nur geringfügigen Mängeln, steht dem Besteller kein Rücktrittsrecht zu. Schadenersatzansprüche des Kunden wegen eines Mangels, soweit sie nicht vorstehend ausgeschlossen sind, verjähren nach einem Jahr ab Ablieferung der Ware. Dies gilt nicht, wenn uns Arglist vorwerfbar ist.

11. Gewährleistungsfrist

Die Gewährleistungsfrist beträgt 12 Monate.

12. Eigentumsvorbehalt

Bis zur vollständigen Begleichung aller unserer Ansprüche aus der Geschäftsverbindung mit dem Besteller behalten wir uns das Eigentum an den gelieferten Gegenständen vor. Bei Zahlungen aus dem Ausland geht das Eigentum erst dann auf den Besteller über, wenn uns der Rechnungsbetrag von unserer Bank gutgeschrieben worden ist. Solange unser Eigentumsvorbehalt besteht, sind Weiterveräußerungen nur im ordnungsgemäßen Geschäftsverkehr des Bestellers zulässig, bei Zahlungsverzug jedoch nur mit unserer Zustimmung. Alle aus einer Weiterveräußerung entstehenden Forderungen tritt der Besteller an uns zur Sicherung unserer Ansprüche aus der Geschäftsverbindung ab. Soweit diese Sicherung 120 % der Summe unserer noch offenen Rechnungen übersteigt, sind wir auf Verlangen zur Freigabe verpflichtet. Wir bleiben solange zur Einziehung der abgetretenen Forderungen ermächtigt, bis der Besteller seinen vertraglichen Verpflichtungen uns gegenüber vollinhaltlich nachgekommen ist. Der Besteller darf die gelieferten Gegenstände weder verpfänden noch zur Sicherheit übereignen. Er hat uns sofort durch Einschreibebrief mitzuteilen, wenn Zugriffe Dritter auf die unter Eigentumsvorbehalt gelieferten Gegenstände oder auf die abgetretenen Forderungen erfolgen oder drohen. Die Kosten eines Rechtsstreits infolge solcher Pfändungen oder Beschlagnahmungen übernimmt der Besteller.

13. Gültigkeit der Bestimmungen

Sollten einzelne Bestimmungen dieser Verkaufs- und Lieferbedingungen aus irgendeinem Grunde ungültig sein, so berührt das die Gültigkeit der übrigen Bestimmungen nicht.

14. Erfüllungsort und Gerichtsstand

Erfüllungsort und Gerichtsstand für beide Vertragsteile ist Mönchengladbach. Wir sind auch berechtigt, gegen den Besteller an jedem anderen begründeten Gerichtsstand Klage zu erheben. Es gilt das Recht der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Die Bestimmungen des UN-Kaufrechts finden keine Anwendung.

Mönchengladbach, Nov. 2014

Unless LECO Australia Pty Ltd ABN 68 001 805 965 (hereinafter called the Company) agrees in writing to any alteration, the Purchaser’s order is accepted subject to the following conditions which apply to the whole or any executed part of an order.

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1. Cancellation

No cancellation of a purchase order held by the company will be accepted. The purchaser acknowledges that by the issue of their purchase order to the company, they are aware of this clause prohibiting subsequent cancellation of that purchase order.

2. Price and Payment

1. All prices are net unless stated otherwise. Prices quoted are subject to exchange rate variations. Should exchange rates quoted vary within the validity period of this quotation, the company reserves the right to vary prices accordingly in consultation with the client. Quotation Validity is 30 Days from date of issue unless otherwise stated on first page of Quotation.
2. Price basis is Ex-Castle Hill NSW AUSTRALIA unless otherwise stated on first page of Quotation. Any additional import duties that may be introduced at the time of importation are additional where applicable.
3. Payment for invoiced amounts less than AUD 20,000 is to be made in full within thirty (30) days following the date of delivery (unless quoted for a lesser period). A 30% deposit is required on placement of order for orders over AUD 20,000 with the balance owing (70%) payable in full within thirty (30) days following the date of delivery. Until payment in full is received, the possession of the goods remain with the Company.
4. LECO Australia reserves the right to invoice the purchaser for the goods and apply warehouse storage charges where the client delays the delivery of goods by more than 60 days.
5. On quotations, Goods and Services Tax (GST), or any other value added taxes is not included and will be additional if applicable unless otherwise stated on first page of Quotation.

3. Customer Export Controls

1. As a customer of LECO Australia and LECO Corporation your company acknowledges and understands that LECO products are subject to the customs and export control laws for both the United States of America and Australia. In connection with any use, resale, re-export or transport of LECO products outside of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and South Pacific Region, your company agrees that it is responsible to comply with applicable US and Australian laws and regulations. As such your company agrees that it shall not sell, assign, re-export or otherwise transfer LECO products to any geographic destinations, intermediary recipients or end users that are embargoed, sanctioned, or otherwise restricted by US or Australian laws and regulations.
2. Final destination and end user company names for installation of equipment offered must be advised on placement of order to obtain appropriate US Department of Commerce Export Licenses.

4. Delay in Delivery and Force Majeure

1. Delivery and availability dates are approximate only and may be extended by public holidays or bad weather. The Company will use its best endeavours to maintain these estimates and no liability is accepted for delay from any cause whatsoever. Neither party shall be held liable or responsible to the other party nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this contract/Agreement for failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any obligation under this Contract/Agreement when such failure or delay is caused by or results from causes beyond the reasonable control of the affected party, including but not limited to fire, floods, embargoes, war, acts of war, changes of government policies, insurrections, riots, strikes, lockouts or other labour disturbances, pandemics and such other events as are outside the parties’ control; provided, however, that the party so affected shall use reasonable commercial efforts to avoid or remove such causes of non-performance, and shall continue performance hereunder with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed. Either party shall provide the other party with prompt written notice of any delay or failure to perform that occurs by reason of force majeure.
2. The Company does not accept orders under penalty for late delivery.

5. Warranties

Instruments sold by LECO Australia Pty Ltd are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date that LECO Australia ships the instrument to the client, or from the date that LECO Australia informs the client the instrument is ready to ship. Any delivery or installation delays caused by the client will not alter the warranty start date. During the warranty period of a new instrument, the Company will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) that prove to be defective due to faulty workmanship and materials. This obligation does not include travel expenses to repair or replace defective parts outside a 200km radius from the GPO of the following metropolitan areas, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland (New Zealand), nor does it cover failure due to accident, abuse, neglect, misuse or not obtaining instructions for installation, or installed by unqualified personnel. Expendable items such as Crucibles, Combustion Tubes, Ceramics, Chemicals, Glass Ware, Bulbs, Thermocouples and items of like nature are not covered by the Warranty. In no event shall damages for defective goods exceed the purchase price of the goods, and LECO Australia Pty Ltd shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages whatsoever. The Warranty on Spare Parts and Consumables sold by LECO Australia Pty Ltd is for 90 days only from the date of dispatch from the Company. Equipment not manufactured by LECO is covered to the extent of warranty provided by the original manufacturer and this warranty does not cover any equipment, new or used, purchased from anyone other than LECO Corporation.

The warranty on LECO equipment remains valid only when genuine LECO replacement parts and consumables are employed. Since LECO has no control over the quality and purity of parts not manufactured by LECO, the specifications for accuracy of results using LECO instruments are not guaranteed unless genuine LECO consumables are employed for the operation of LECO instruments. Full warranty details are available on request.

6. Limitation of Liability

1. The Company and the Purchaser hereby agree that to the extent permitted by law in the event of any loss, damage or claim arising out of a breach of one or more of the consumer warranties and/or the Manufacturers Warranty the liability of the Company is limited to, at the option of the Company, the repair or replacement of the goods or the cost of such repair or replacement or in the case of services, to the supplying of the services again.
2. Parts and labour for repair or replacement pursuant to sub-clause (a) herein shall be provided by the Company during normal working hours and the Company shall have no liability for the cost of transportation of the goods.
3. The Purchaser hereby releases the Company from any claim, action or liability for consequential loss or damage to persons or property including, loss of use of the goods or of profits, arising by reason of delay, non-delivery, defective materials or workmanship, negligence or any act matter, conduct or thing done, permitted or omitted by the Company.
4. The Company accepts no responsibility for loss of or damage to or maintenance of secrecy with respect to any plans, drawings, samples or other materials supplied by the Purchaser to the Company.

7. Installation

(Only Applies to the Sale of Analytical Instruments and not Metallographic Instruments or Hardness Testers)

1. The quoted price includes installation, start-up and one on-site operator training course for the purchaser’s designated LECO instrument operator(s) (limited to two operators) by a qualified LECO representative, and setting up the purchaser’s main application for the product.
2. In the case of equipment which the Company undertakes to install, it is the Purchaser’s responsibility to provide the service utilities required, e.g. electric power outlets, drains, water outlets, compressed air lines, etc. If special handling equipment is required such as heavy lift gear for movement of equipment to and/or at the installation site the cost of hiring or using such equipment and any associated charges will be additional for the Purchaser’s account. Installation will be carried out as soon as practicable after delivery and during normal business hours. Unless otherwise mutually agreed the Company’s responsibility to install such equipment may cease if the installation is deferred by the Purchaser for an indefinite period.

8. Goods

Wherever used “Goods” include the items and services quoted and any associated equipment, accessories, parts and tools.

9. Return of Goods

It is a condition of the sale of the goods that the Company is not obliged to accept the return of goods for credit. In those instances where the company has agreed to accept the return of goods for credit, all of the following conditions will apply:

1. Invoice. Invoice number must be supplied.
2. Packaging. Where goods were originally supplied in a special Manufacturer’s carton, any return shall be made in that original carton and the goods shall be in their original and unmarked condition, complete with any instruction sheets supplied.
3. Freight. Outward and inward freight and transport charges are the responsibility of the Purchaser, if not prepaid by the Purchaser, freight will be deducted from the amount of credit.
4. Goods not returnable. The following cannot be returned for credit under any conditions:
   1. Any merchandise specially made or configured;
   2. Any goods altered or damaged by the Purchaser;
   3. Any goods having an invoice value of twenty dollars or less;
5. For all Areas goods must be returned within 14 days of date of dispatch in new condition as supplied.
6. A restocking fee of 15% of the invoice value will be charged.

10. General

1. If these Conditions of Sale which shall only be varied, modified or rescinded by written agreement (executed by the Company) differ in any respect from the Purchaser’s order, then the purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s Conditions of Sale shall prevail over the conditions of their purchase order.
2. If by any reason of any legislation, regulation, government action or other cause beyond the Company’s control any charge import duty or expenditure of any kind which is not at present chargeable or applicable, is imposed becomes payable or applicable, or is incurred upon, to, or in respect of the goods hereby sold, it will be to the Purchaser’s account.

Revised 2022 March

• Goods and services are supplied by LECO subject to the following Conditions of Contract.
• Any price quoted is subject to alteration at any time up to the time of dispatch of the Customer’s Order.
• Ownership in goods delivered by us remains vested in us until the entire purchase price shall have been fully paid.
• Risk shall pass to the Customer upon delivery to his premises in the case of goods delivered by LECO or it’s agent, or upon delivery to the point of dispatch in the case of F.O.B. delivery or upon leaving the LECO warehouse in the case of ex works delivery.
• The customer shall make payment to LECO within 30 days of the date of statement.  No discount shall be deductible unless agreed to, by LECO, in writing.  Interest may be charged on overdue accounts.
• Goods shall be examined immediately upon receipt and in the case of damage, the carriers and LECO must be notified within three days of receipt of such damaged goods.  All packing material is to be returned together with the damaged article, prior to any credit or replacement being considered.
• Our warranty obilgation does not include labour to install replacement parts, nor travel expenses if the repair is made on the customer’s premises.
• No warranty is given in respect of expendable items such as crucibles, combustion tubes, oscillator tubes, chemicals and items of a consumable nature.
• Written authorisation must be obtained from LECO before any parts or equipment are returned for warranty repair or replacement.
• If goods are delivered on an F.O.B. or ex-works basis any claims resulting from loss or damage during transit are to be covered by the Purchaser’s insurance.
• Consumable products and spare parts over 3 months old will not be accepted for credit.
• Obsolete product, as determined by LECO Africa, will not be accepted.
• Any other goods being returned to LECO for credit will only be accepted if these goods are received by LECO in an undamaged condition.
• A 15% handling charge will apply to all returned goods.