Terms & Conditions of Sale
1. AGREEMENT: This Acknowledgement shall constitute an acceptance by RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE
DETECTOR CO., INC. (aka R.T.D. COMPANY), hereinafter SELLER, to sell and BUYER to buy the goods
outlined herein.
2. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION: SELLER may terminate this order, or any part, for cause in event of
any default or failure of BUYER to comply with payment terms on prior order(s), anticipation of Buyer
to default or other findings through methodical evaluation of BUYER'S credit history.
3. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither SELLER nor BUYER shall be liable to the other for any failure to
perform in accordance with this order if such failures arise out of any cause, or even beyond it's
reasonabl control and without it's fault or negligence, including, but not limited to, labor
disputes, strikes, fires, acts of God and accidents. In the event the SELLER is restricted in it's
ability to perform and/or supply the products as originally contemplated by reason of any event
beyond it's reasonable control and without it's fault or negligence, SELLER may postpone the
delivery dates or cancel or modify this order in whole or in part to such extent as is reasonable
under circumstances without obligation or liability to the BUYER.
4. PRICING: All pricing for the products sold to BUYER is ex-factory, unless otherwise stated,
and any additional charges shall be included on the invoice. Such additional charges may include,
but not limited to, shipping, packaging, labeling, custom duties, taxes, storage, insurance,
boxing, and crating. The price specified herein may be revised by SELLER at anytime upon thirty
(30) days written notice to BUYER. Such revised price shall become effective on the date
specified in SELLER'S notice; unless BUYER, by written notice received by SELLER within ten (10)
days of delivery of SELLER'S notice, objects to such revision, states that BUYER is able to
purchase products of equal quality and specifications to the product at a lower delivered price
from a responsible manufacturer thereof, and furnishes SELLER with written proof satisfactory to
SELLER of the bona fide offer of such manufacturer. If BUYER so states and furnishes such proof,
SELLER shall thereupon have the right for an additional ten (10) day period to elect to meet such
offer. If SELLER so elects, this contract shall be deemed amended accordingly. If SELLER does
not elect, BUYER shall thereupon be released from its obligation to purchase the product for the
first thirty (30) day period to which the revised price was intended to pertain, and SELLER shall
be released from it's obligation to deliver during such period. During this period, SELLER and
BUYER shall negotiate in good faith and attempt to reach agreement on the terms under which
deliveries shall be resumed thereafter. If no agreement can be reached, the contract will
terminate at the end of such period. If SELLER desires to revise the price pursuant to this
section, but is restricted to any extent against so doing by reason of any governmental law,
regulation, order or action or if the price then in effect under this contract is altered by
reason of any governmental law, regulation, order or action, SELLER shall have the right to
terminate this contract immediately by written notice to BUYER.
5. PACKAGING: SELLER hereby guarantees to pack the products in such a manner as to be safe
from damage or deterioration while in transit or storage under foreseeable conditions. SELLER
shall include special packaging marks only if specified by BUYER. If the goods described herein
require special packaging for any reason, BUYER shall pay for the additional cost of acquiring
and rendering such service.
6. SHIPMENT: In the event shipments hereunder are to be made over a period of time, BUYER
shall allow for adequate lead time and shall specify by Purchase Order, or otherwise in writing,
to SELLER the quantity, packing and delivery date desired for deliveries of the product during
such period. SELLER will endeavor to comply with BUYER'S wishes as so expressed, however, SELLER
shall not be liable for delay or short shipment caused by reasons beyond SELLER'S control, and
shall not be required to deliver in any month more than the monthly quantity specified, or, if
none is specified, more than the pro-rated amount of the total quantity specified. If, in order
to comply with BUYER'S delivery date, it becomes necessary for SELLER to use a more expensive
method of shipment than specified in this order, any increased transportation costs resulting
therefrom shall be paid for by BUYER, unless the necessity for such rerouting or expedited
handling has been caused by SELLER. BUYER assumes the responsibility of specifying a shipment
address and/or form of delivery, if different from the address and form of delivery stated in
this Acknowledgement.
7. DELIVERY: Time is of the essence in the performance of this order, and if delivery of
products or rendering of services is cancelled or expedited by BUYER, SELLER reserves the right
to charge BUYER with loss incurred or cost increased.
8. PAYMENT: Payment to SELLER shall be according to the payment terms established in
BUYER'S Purchase Order and this Acknowledgement statement. If in the case that this
Acknowledgement sum is on credit and the payment is at least five (5) days late from the due date,
then the sum of this Acknowledgement will accumulate a one and one half (1-1/2%) percent finance
charge compounding monthly.
9. WARRANTY: RTD Company warrants that its temperature sensors will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year after shipment. THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY, AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
RTD Company will repair or replace any sensor which is found to be defective within one year after shipment, provided the sensor is returned to us, shipping prepaid, within one year after discovery of the defect. This remedy is the exclusive remedy. In no event will RTD Company be responsible for any special, incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost profits, and whether arising out of contract, negligence, or other law.
10. APPLICABLE LAW: The contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to that body of law controlling conflict laws.