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ADC 's standard terms and conditions of sale
All Customer Purchase Orders are subject to these terms
and conditions and all additional terms and conditions presented on or
accompanying an ADC Quotation or ADC Order Acknowledgment. ADC specifically
rejects and Customer disclaims all printed provisions in Customer's printed
Purchase Orders including associated forms and/or documents. These terms
and conditions, together with the ADC Order Acknowledgment shall constitute
the entire agreement between ADC and Customer with respect to any Customer
Purchase Order and the Materials and/or Services provided hereunder. These
terms and conditions supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements
or representations written or oral. Any amendment of these terms and conditions
must be in writing and signed by ADC to be binding on ADC.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Within this document definitions are defined as follows:
" ADC " means ADC Telecommunications,
Inc. and/or its designated affiliates.
" Customer " means the person
or entity however constituted to whom the Material or Services are provided
.
" Delivery " means the date
of Customerer's receipt of Material or completion of Services at Customer's
designated location.
" Material " means the Products
and/or Standard Software offered for sale or licensed to Customer at
time of sale.
" Order Acknowledgment " means
a document furnished by ADC or acknowledging the receipt of Customer's
Purchase Order and ADC's agreement to supply the Material and/or Services
stated therein under the terms and conditions stated herein.
" Product " means equipment
of ADC design and manufacture, or other manufacturer's equipment offered
for sale by ADC to Customer. Product does not include Standard Software.
" Purchase Order " means Customer's
document for the acquisition of Material and/or Services, exclusive
of all printed terms and conditions contained thereon.
" Quotation " means either
ADC's offer to sell Services and/or Material or ADC's document that
provides a summary of the Statement of Work and pricing corresponding
to the Statement of Work.
" Services " means various
types of services as provided by ADC to Customer covering items such
as training , maintenance services, on-site support, applications engineering,
site engineering and installation. Services are not Material. Additional
fees apply for Services
" Shipment Date " means the
date on which ADC has scheduled shipment of Material to Customer.
" Standard Software " means
a set of instructions which allows hardware/non-intelligent Products
to store, manipulate and/or process information. Standard Software is
licensed by ADC separately or as part of a Product sale. Standard Software
is not Product.
" Statement of Work " means
ADC's document which describes in detail the work or Services to be
performed and any Material to be supplied.
Interpretation within this document is defined as follows:
1. headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation;
2. the singular includes the plural and conversely;
3. reference to a party means ADC and Customer exclusively; and
4. in the event of a conflict between Customer's Purchase Order or
associated documents and the terms and conditions herein, the terms
and conditions herein including the Order Acknowledgment shall govern.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS
As used herein, "Acceptance of Customer's Purchase
Order" shall mean ADC's agreement, as evidenced by the issuance of
an Order Acknowledgment, to supply the Material and/or Services identified
in Customer's Purchase Order under the terms and conditions herein. All
Customer Purchase Orders are subject to written acceptance by ADC, at
its sole discretion, even if received elsewhere by a salesperson, selling
agent or representative. No Customer Purchase Order will be binding upon
ADC until ADC issues its written Order Acknowledgment.
3. PURCHASE ORDER CHANGES
Customer may not change its Purchase Order without ADC's
written consent. Any revision in drawings, designs , specifications, shipment
completion dates or Purchase Order termination requested by Customer may
result in additional cost to Customer. Any additional cost to Customer
will be at ADC's standard rates in effect at the time of Customer's request.
ADC's performance of Customer's request shall commence only upon the issuance
of a new Purchase Order or written amendment to an existing Purchase Order
authorizing the applicable charge.
Customer's oral requests for Services shall be binding on
Customer and deemed by ADC as valid Customer Purchase Orders, governed
by these terms and conditions. Customer further agrees, as a result of
any request made hereunder to pay any and all charges associated with
such Service request. Customer requested changes in performance of Services
shall be reviewed upon ADC's receipt of Customer's request to determine
if additional charges are applicable.
4. PRICE OF MATERIAL AND/OR SERVICES
The price for Material and Services are based on ADC's published
list prices in effect at time of ADC's receipt of Customer's Purchase
Order unless otherwise set forth in the Order Acknowledgment , or a valid
issued Quotation, Statement of Work or proposal. A Quotation, Statement
of Work or proposal is valid for a period of thirty [30] days from date
of issue . Errors or omissions in price are subject to correction by ADC.
All published list prices are subject to change by ADC without
notice. ADC retains all rights to change the Material and/or Services
or may discontinue any Material and/or Services at ADC's sole discretion.
5. PRICES; ADJUSTMENTS
The price of Services may subsequently be adjusted to reasonably
reflect the adverse cost impact to ADC of :
i. Customer changes or delays which are outside of the scope of Services;
ii. legal/regulatory changes which occur after the issuance of the
Quotation and/or Statement of Work for the particular Services in question;
and
iii. the failure of Customer to perform its obligations under Sections
6, 7, and 8.
ADC will provide a written notice and reason for an adjustment
to the price within a reasonable period of time after ADC becomes aware
of an event under which ADC intends to request an adjustment . The parties
will then determine, in a commercially reasonable manner, the price adjustment
that is appropriate. Pending such agreement, ADC will continue to perform
the Services specified in the Purchase Order for ten
(10) business days or such other greater time that may be agreed
to in writing by ADC, unless (a) Customer has fails to pay amounts due
to ADC when due; (b) or an event specifically identified in the Quotation
and/or Statement of Work permitting suspension or termination of the Services
occurs; or (c) Customer is otherwise in breach .
In the event an adjustment to the price has not been made
within the aforementioned ten (10) business days,
ADC shall have the right to terminate this Purchase Order, in whole or
in part and in addition to any other remedy available to ADC, Customer
shall make immediate payment to ADC on account of all Materials delivered
and/or Services rendered.
6. SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
ADC will perform the Services in accordance with the schedule
stated in the Quotation and/or Statement of Work . Both parties agree
to adhere to the schedule, however, each party will give due consideration
to any reasonable proposal by the other party regarding changes in the
schedule which, if agreed upon, will be recorded in a written modification
to the applicable Purchase Order. Dates for performance of Services are
estimated by ADC in good faith but not guaranteed by ADC. Except as otherwise
set forth in the Quotation and/or Statement of Work, ADC will have unrestricted
access to Customer's site and any other locations at which Services are
to be performed at all times (including overtime hours, Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays) for the purpose of performing the Services.
7. SITE PREPARATION AND CONDITION FOR SERVICES
Customer will be responsible for preparation of the site,
at which ADC will perform the Services, to the specifications and in accordance
with the time schedule stated in the Quotation and/or Statement of Work.
Customer warrants to ADC that each such site is in compliance with all
applicable health and safety regulations and is free from all friable
asbestos and hazardous contamination or pollutants, as further provided
in Section 8 below.
8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Prior to the date specified in the Quotation and/or Statement
of Work for the performance of Service, Customer will take any and all
steps needed to assure that each site is free from all friable asbestos
and hazardous contamination or pollutants. If contamination is found to
be present at a site, ADC will have no further obligations under any Quotation
and /or Statement of Work (other than with respect to any software licenses
or confidentiality obligations), until such contamination is removed.
9. PACKAGING, SHIPMENT AND SERVICE DATES
All Products shall be suitably packed for shipment. ADC
may charge for packing and/or packaging including special documentation
to comply with Customer requirements.
Shipment Date for Material or date for performance of Service
is estimated by ADC but is not guaranteed by ADC . Shipment within the
continental United States are made FOB ADC shipping location with all
international shipments made FCA ADC shipping location (Incoterms 2000).
Customer, regardless of the circumstances, will not hold
ADC liable for any liabilities, penalties, or charges of any nature due
to the late performance of any Service date. ADC assumes no liability
for any direct or liquidated damages during shipment or delivery of Material.
Material may be tendered in partial shipments at ADC's discretion.
In the event of shipment delay requested by Customer or
a delay caused by lack of shipping instructions, ADC will store all Material
covered thereby at Customer's risk and expense. ADC will invoice the Customer
at the full price for the Material including an additional storage fee.
10. TITLE, RISK OF LOSS AND INSURANCE
Title, risk of loss, damage and insurance responsibilities
for the Products pass from ADC to Customer upon acceptance of Product
by the shipping agent or carrier. Title to all Software shall remain with
ADC or its licensors, but risk of loss, damage and insurance responsibilities
shall pass to Customer at ADC's shipping location.
For all Materials shipped , ADC shall retain a security
interest in the Materials until payment, in full, has been received by
ADC for such Materials delivered and Services performed. Customer shall
execute any instrument reasonably required for ADC's protection of such
security interest.
11. Acceptance or rejection of MATERIAL/SERVICES
After the Delivery of the Material, or the performance of
Services, Customer will inspect the Material/Services for conformity to
the Purchase Order, Statement of Work or Quotation (as the case may be)
within a period of thirty [30] calendar days
(hereinafter "Acceptance Period"). Acceptance of Material/Services
by Customer shall automatically occur after the passage of the Acceptance
Period stated herein unless ADC is advised otherwise in writing within
the stated Acceptance Period or upon Customer's commercial use of the
Material/Services.
If any Material or Service does not substantially conform
to the applicable Purchase Order, Statement of Work or quotation (as the
case may be) Customer shall notify ADC in writing of the nonconformance
, and for Material, obtain an authorization for return, and return such
Material to ADC for correction or completion as required. With respect
to Services, ADC shall , at no additional charge (if determined by ADC
to be ADC's fault), take prompt action to correct such unsatisfactory
Services.
12. PAYMENT TERMS
Customer's payment obligations are stated on ADC's invoices.
Invoices for Services will be rendered in accordance with an established
milestone schedule or upon completion of any Services. Late charges of
one and one-half percent [11/2%] or the maximum permitted by law, whichever
is less, per month on outstanding balances may be charged. All amounts
due shall be payable in United States dollars unless otherwise specifically
agreed upon in ADC's Order Acknowledgement.
If, in ADC's judgment, Customer's financial condition does
not justify continuation of the existing payment terms , ADC may:
1. require full or partial payment of Customer's account;
2. require payment in advance of Material shipment;
3. require payment in advance for performance of any Services;
4. change Customer's credit terms; or
5. any combination of the above.
13. Product AND SERVICES WARRANTY
ADC warrants from the date of shipment to Customer that
Product bearing the ADC name will substantially conform to ADC specifications
in effect as of the date of shipment and will be free from substantial
defects in material and workmanship under normal use, given proper installation
and maintenance, for the period of time stated in ADC's current published
warranty handbook in effect on the date of shipment. ADC further warrants
to Customer that all Services performed by ADC for Customer will be provided
in a workmanlike manner . Warranty of ADC Standard Software is set forth
in the software license.
Customer must promptly notify ADC of any claimed defect
in the Product and/or Services. ADC or its agent may inspect the Product
or workmanship on Customer's premises. Product returned to ADC under warranty
must be shipped prepaid by Customer.
14. Product AND SERVICES WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
ADC's entire liability and Customer's exclusive remedy whether
in contract, tort or otherwise, for any claim related to or arising out
of breach of the warranty covering Product or Services shall be correction
of defects by repair, replacement, re-performance of service or credit,
at ADC's discretion. Refurbished Product may be used to repair or replace
the Product. Customer shall have no claim to Product which was replaced
or the components therein which were replaced. ADC has no liability with
respect to claims relating to or arising from the use of equipment not
bearing the ADC name.
ADC does not warrant that the operation of the Product will
be uninterrupted or error-free. Similarly, ADC does not warrant that the
functions of the Product will meet Customer's requirements or that the
Product will operate in combination with other products selected by Customer
for its use.
ADC assumes no liability with respect to (a) defects caused
by modification, repair, installation, operation or maintenance except
as described in ADC's documentation; or, (b) negligent or other improper
use of the Product.
All equipment and software not bearing the ADC name, is
supplied "AS IS" and Customer will look solely to the warranties
and remedies, if any, provided by the equipment manufacturer or vendor
thereof. In addition, ADC assumes no liability for equipment or services
furnished by Customer nor does this warranty cover any copy of or update
to any user manual for the Product.
No agent, distributor, or representative is authorized to
make any warranties on behalf of ADC or to assume for ADC any other liability
in connection with any Product or Services.
WITH RESPECT TO ALL PURCHASES OF PRODUCT AND/OR SERVICES
FROM ADC BY CUSTOMER, THE ABOVE WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF ADC, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
ARE DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED BY ADC.
15. RETURNS
Material may not be returned to ADC without prior authorization.
Customer must contact ADC to obtain an authorization number and return
the Material to the location designated by ADC with all transportation
charges paid by Customer. ADC may charge Customer certain fees for Material
returned to ADC. Any Material returned to ADC without proper authorization
will be returned to Customer at Customer expense.
16. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
ADC WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURIES OR DAMAGES TO PERSONS
OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER , WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
BODILY INJURIES, DEATH OR TANGIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF ADC. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL
MATERIAL AND SERVICES PERFORMED DURING AND AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ADC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT AND ADC FURTHER
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL , SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES.
IF ANY REMEDY HEREUNDER FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE,
OR IN ANY OTHER EVENT, ADC'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL NOT EXCEED
THE DEPRECIATED VALUE OF THE AFFECTED MATERIAL OR THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID
TO ADC FOR SERVICES.
17. ASSIGNMENT
ADC may assign its rights and obligations by giving Customer
written notice thereof but without being obligated to obtain Customer's
consent prior thereto. In the event if an assignment, ADC shall be discharged
of any liability pursuant to those Purchase Orders which have been assigned
or delegated.
Customer may not assign its rights nor delegate its obligations
under any or all of its Purchase Orders unless ADC's written consent is
obtained prior thereto and any such assignment or delegation without such
consent shall be void.
18. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
The Customer will comply with all applicable laws affecting
the purchase and use of Material. Customer agrees to maintain all registrations
with governmental agencies, commercial registries, chambers of commerce,
or other offices which may be required under law in order to properly
conduct commercial business.
Prior to the date specified in the Quotation and/or Statement
of Work for the performance of Service, Customer will (a) obtain and pay
for all governmental or third party consents, permits, approvals , licenses
and public and private easements necessary for ADC's unrestricted access
to any site or location needed for performance of the Services and delivery
of the Material, and (b) will notify ADC in advance of any requirements
including all local laws, regulations, ordinances and the like to which
ADC is or will be required to comply in the rendering of Services and
in the supplying of Materials hereunder.
When required, Customer will comply with United States laws
applicable to the use, sale or license of Material , including but not
limited to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Export Administration
Act.
19. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Customer will not disclose to any person or entity any information
or data fixed in a tangible medium and marked as the confidential or proprietary
information (hereinafter referred to as "Confidential
Information") of ADC, or if provided orally, confirmed in
writing to be confidential or proprietary within twenty
[20] calendar days after its disclosure.
Notwithstanding the provisions herein, if Customer receives
Confidential Information it shall treat such Confidential Information
as confidential, prohibit recopying and use such Confidential Information
only in connection with fulfilling its obligations under Customer's Purchase
Order . Customer will return all Confidential Information to ADC upon
completion of such obligations for its use, or upon the request of ADC.
Customer recognizes and agrees that the unauthorized use
or disclosure of the Confidential Information would cause irreparable
injury to ADC for which it would have no adequate remedy at law , and
that any actual or contemplated breach of this clause will entitle ADC
to obtain immediate injunctive relief prohibiting such breach, in addition
to any other rights and remedies available to it. The obligations herein
contained will expressly survive the final payment of any/or all Customer
Purchase Orders.
20. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these terms and conditions is held by
a court, government agency or other legal authority of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such invalidity , illegality
or unenforceability shall not invalidate, void or render unenforceable
any other portion of these terms and conditions but rather these terms
and conditions shall be construed as if it did not contain the particular
invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or provisions, and the rights
and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced accordingly.
21. FORCE MAJEURE
ADC is not liable for failure or delay in fulfilling its
obligations due to any causes beyond its control. In the event of any
such delay, the date for shipment or performance of Services will be extended
correspondingly. ADC retains the right to determine the allocation of
its inventory of Material among itself, its present and future customers
and Customer . In the event ADC partially fills Customer's Purchase Order,
Customer shall, nonetheless , continue to make payments on ADC's invoices
during the period in which the delay is in effect for those Materials
and/or Services delivered. If an event of force majeure prevents or delays
ADC's performance for more than six [6] months,
ADC shall have the right to terminate the applicable Purchase Order, with
immediate effect.
22. GOVERNING LANGUAGE
The parties hereby confirm that they have agreed that all
written documents between them be prepared in the English language only
and such language shall be the governing language. Les parties aux presentes
confirment qu'elles ont agreé que tous les documents entre eux
par écrit soit redigé dans la langue anglaise seulement,
et telle langue sera la langue de contrôle.
23. GOVERNING LAW/Venue
The contract created by the issuance of an Order Acknowledgment
shall be construed, interpreted and applied in accordance with the internal
laws (but not the law of conflicts) of the jurisdiction in which is located
the main office of the ADC affiliate which is authorized to issue the
Order Acknowledgment and any applicable law of that jurisdiction and the
United States of America. The parties agree that the United Nations Convention
on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to the
sale of Materials hereunder .
Customer hereby irrevocably consents to the exclusive personal
jurisdiction of any state court of general jurisdiction of the jurisdiction
in which is located the main office of the ADC affiliate which is authorized
to issue the Order Acknowledgment. If Customer institutes any legal proceeding
in any other court, it shall assume all of ADC's costs in connection therewith
, including reasonable attorney's fees. Registered or certified mail of
any legal process shall constitute lawful and valid service of process
in any such proceeding , suit or controversy.
24. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All drawings, data, designs , tooling, equipment, procedures,
engineering changes, inventions, trade secrets, copyrights , mask works,
source code, object code, patents, patent applications, know-how, computer
and/or Product software and all parts thereof, trademarks and all other
information , technical or otherwise which was developed, made or supplied
by or for ADC in the production of any Material or the performance of
any Service sold, rendered or licensed hereunder will be and remain the
sole property of ADC (or its licensors, if any). Customer agrees not to
reverse engineer any Materials purchased hereunder.
25. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS INDEMNIFICATION
If any Product bearing the ADC name, in ADC's opinion, is
likely to or becomes the subject of a claim of infringement of any valid
United States copyright or patent, ADC shall, at its option and expense,
either: (1) modify it to make it non-infringing; (2) settle such claim
by procuring for Customer the right to continue using the Product; or
(3) defend Customer against such claim.
If ADC elects to defend Customer against such claim, ADC
will pay Customer for any damages actually incurred which are awarded
by a court of final jurisdiction, provided Customer gives ADC prompt written
notice of all facts and circumstances necessary or desirable for a proper
defense of same, and Customer cooperates fully with ADC in the defense
of such claim . ADC shall not be responsible for any settlement made without
ADC's written consent .
If, in ADC's opinion, none of the foregoing alternatives
are reasonably available to ADC, then ADC may discontinue the sale of
the Product. If ADC elects to discontinue the sale of the Product, Customer
may (1) continue using the same at its sole risk until an injunction or
other court order terminating the continued use thereof has been issued;
it being understood that ADC may participate at its expense in the defense
of any such action if such claim names ADC as a defendant; or (2) return
the Product to ADC, including any associated media, any printed material,
and any "online" or electronic documentation to ADC and receive
a prorated refund of the Product purchase cost based on an established
prorated period of five [5] years from date of original Product shipment
by ADC.
ADC shall have no liability for any claim of patent or copyright
infringement based upon:
1. use of the Product in a manner other than for which it was intended;
2. any infringement, or alleged infringement, of any patent or copyright
issued by any country other than the United States or any other country
where ADC has obtained patent or copyright protection;
3. modifications or changes made to the Product which are not authorized
by ADC;
4. operation of the Product in combination with other products selected
by Customer for its use; or
5. ADC's compliance with Customer's designated designs, material usage
or specification furnished by Customer , in which case Customer shall
defend, indemnify and hold ADC harmless against any claim of infringement
of any copyright or patent.
The foregoing states the full liability of ADC arising out
of infringement.
26. PUBLICITY
Except for Customer's internal use of ADC's trademarks,
Customer will not use any ADC trademark or trade name for any other purpose
whatsoever without the express written consent of ADC.
27. SOFTWARE LICENSE
ADC licenses to Customer , Standard Software, when included
with a Product sale or when purchased separately , in accordance with
the terms of ADC's Software license.
28. SURVIVAL OF TERMS
The termination or cancellation of any Customer Purchase
Order or any relationship created hereunder between the parties or the
delivery of Material or performance of Services under Customer's Purchase
Order shall not affect each party's obligations and rights under these
terms and conditions, which by their nature, survive, notwithstanding
such termination, cancellation , delivery or performance.
29. TAXES
In addition to the Price for Material or Services paid by
Customer, Customer will pay ADC the amount of all taxes, excises, or other
governmental charges that ADC may be required to pay with respect to the
production, sale, license, or transportation of any Material delivered
hereunder, including the performance of any Services, except taxes on
or measured by ADC's net income. If Customer claims exemption from any
taxes, Customer will provide ADC with documentation required by the taxing
authority to support the exemption
30. CANCELLATION FOR DEFAULT
ADC may, upon written notice to Customer, cancel any and/or
all Customer Purchase Orders effective immediately if:
1. Customer makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, is unable
to pay its debts as they become due; files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy;
is adjudicated to be a bankrupt or an insolvent debtor; files a petition
seeking for itself any reorganization; or consents to or acquiesces
in the appointment of a trustee, receiver or liquidator;
2. any proceeding seeking involuntary reorganization, or similar relief
is filed against Customer which is not dismissed within one (1) month
after filing, or if any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Customer
or any substantial part of its business assets, or properties is appointed
without ADC's consent or acquiescence and such appointment is not vacated
within one [1] month after such appointment;
3. Customer ceases doing business as a going concern or it or its shareholders
take any action looking to its dissolution or liquidation; or
4. fails to perform any material obligations and such failure is not
remedied within fifteen [15] calendar days after notice has been given
Customer.
5. Customer fails to pay for any Purchase Order in accordance with
the invoice payment terms;
6. Any change occurs in the direct or indirect ownership of Customer
if, in ADC's opinion, such change may be detrimental to ADC's interest
hereunder; or
Any cancellation pursuant to this clause will be in addition
to and will not be exclusive of or prejudicial to any other rights or
remedies at law or in equity available to ADC.
31. WAIVER
No waiver will be valid unless in writing, signed by an
authorized representative of ADC and no waiver granted will release Customer
from subsequent strict compliance herewith.
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