Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale
It is generally recognized that even after employing all the science known to us, and capable men
with years of training, there still remain variables in the electroplating and metal finishing industries. Therefore, in order
to avoid misunderstandings, Castle Metal Finishing Corp is restating the following Terms and Conditions as the custom and
usage of the trade. These Terms and Conditions apply to all sales.
1. We warrant that processing and finishing shall meet customer’s specifications supplied
in writing with order and that such processing and finishing shall be free from defects in material or workmanship at time
of delivery. If the customer specifies methods and procedures to be followed, we will assume no responsibility for the correctness
of such methods and procedures or the result when they are followed. In the absence of full disclosure by the customer of
the use of material or parts to be processed and finished, we assume no liability for subsequent failures or defects.
2. Our
liability for any cause is limited to the cost of direct labor and material of the product loss or directly damaged by our
processing or two times our processing charges on such material, whichever is the lesser, Our charges are based on this policy
limiting liability. By placing your order, you expressly agree to this limitation.
3. No claim for shortage in weight, defect or count will be allowed unless made within (3) working days after receipt
of material or merchandise by the customer or the customer’s consignee to whom it was delivered, provided, however a
shrinkage or defective quantity in bulk processing of two (2%) percent and in the case of reel to reel plating Five (5%) percent
shall be allowed without charge or liability. We will, in no event be responsible for weight counts or other inspection
functions for merchandise received from third parties on behalf of the customer.
4. In order to assert a claim against us, the customer must return any material or merchandise processed by us for inspection.
No claim shall be allowed until such inspection is performed by us.
5. To satisfy a claim, we will have the right, but not the obligation, to refinish the material at our cost. Any material
or merchandise found, upon our inspection, to be improperly processed by us may be refinished without charge provided:
(a)
Notice of defect is given verbally within three (3) working days and in writing within ten (10) working days from the date
of delivery;
(b) Materials or merchandise returned has not been altered structurally or chemically since processed by us.
Processing or assembly of any such rejects by you or any other party shall constitute a waiver of any liability on our part.
6. We assume no liability for any loss or damage to merchandise or material while in transit to or from our factory,
whether in trucks or vehicles owned by us, the customer, or any third person acting in our or the customer’s behalf.
7. In the event that results of metal finishing operations are unsatisfactory due to metal imperfections, changes in
grade or composition of materials, manufacturing and/or fabrication imperfections, usages for which the plating or other finishing
operation was not reasonably designed, and similar variables over which we have no control, the customer will be required
to pay the contracted amount for the finishing operation performed.
8. We reserve the right, at our option, either to reject work or make an extra charge for finishing any base metal below
our agreed standard.
9. We assume no responsibility for defective plating or other finish on materials or merchandise previously plated or
finished by others.
10. We shall not, under any circumstances, be considered as an insurer of customer’s material or merchandise and
shall not be liable, regardless of cause, for loss by fire, explosion, theft, pilferage, vandalism, casualty or acts of God
while such material or merchandise is in our possession.
11. Quotations are open for acceptance thirty (30) days from issuance. After thirty (30) days, prices and terms are subject
to change without notice unless otherwise specified.
12. All quotations, orders or agreements, or modifications thereof, are contingent upon and subject to any and all occurrences
beyond our control, including, but not limited to, strikes or boycotts (whether occurring at our factory, your plant or factory,
the plant or factory of any supplier, either of the customer or of ourselves, or elsewhere) accidents, thefts, fire, war,
shortage of materials or equipment, casualty, or acts of God, and we shall not be liable for failure to perform any agreement
for such causes.
13. For special or experimental processing and finishing, our charges are not contingent upon success of the work or
benefit derived therefrom by the customer.
14. Deliveries made by us within ten (10) days of the time specified shall be deemed in full compliance with our agreement.
We reserve the right to make partial or installment deliveries, for which the customer shall pay at the contract price. Defective
delivery or nondelivery with respect to any installment or partial delivery under this contract shall be severable breach
and shall not give the customer the right to treat the entire contract as breached.
15. Special tools, racks and fixtures required for the performance of the work herein described which have been designed
and/or built by us shall be and remain our property whether or not the customer is charged with time and/or material in connection
therewith.
16. In the event of customer’s cancellation of order, the customer shall reimburse us for the work completed and
work in process and for the tooling and engineering expenses incurred in connection with such order and any loss profit.
17. All customer’s material and merchandise in our custody or control shall be subject to a general lien for all
monies owing by the customer to us, whether or not due payable.
18. During storage and transportation of customer’s material or merchandise, customer’s containers used for
delivery to us shall be used for reshipment and any damage resulting from the use of such containers shall be at the customer’s
risk. Should the customer desire other packaging or containers, we will charge for material and handling and will provide
such services upon receipt of a written order. Additional charges may be incurred by the customer for repackaging goods to
other specifications.
19. A service charge in the amount of the lesser of 1 ½% per month (18% per annum), or the maximum allowed by law, will
be added to all invoices that are thirty (30) days past due as of the tenth of the following month.
20. The provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code shall govern, except as provided in these Terms and Conditions to the
contrary and all interpretation of the terms of the transaction between the parties shall be governed by the laws of the State
of Illinois.
21. If any provision or part of this instrument shall be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidation shall not affect the valid provisions hereof.
22. Customers shall pay and discharge all cost, expenses and attorney’s fees which shall be incurred and extended
by us in enforcing the covenants and agreements of this contract, whether by the institution of litigation or in taking the
advice of counsel, or otherwise.
23. We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to workmanship, performance, quality, durability,
fitness for the purpose or merchantability for any of the articles we process. This disclaimer is for all liability including,
among other, liability for consequential, incidental and special damages. The only warranties applying to such articles are
those which are written and are specifically provided by us. Seller makes no warranties concerning the manufacturer’s
warranties. THE WARRANTY EXPRESSED IN THIS PARAGRAPH 23 IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
24. The provision of this agreement may be altered or modified by separate written agreement and any liability we assume
will be covered by a separate charge for such coverage.
25. The provisions hereof constitute the entire agreement between the parties. Any changes, alterations, waivers or modifications
with respect either as to the job performed or the terms of sale, or any other matter set forth herein must be in writing
and signed by a duly authorized representative of Castle Metal Finishing Corp. These terms and conditions shall apply to any
existing or future order or agreement for the processing of any materials or merchandise. Our acceptance of your order is
expressly made conditional on your assent to these Terms and Conditions.
CMFISOPR900 REV 8/2003
