Terms and conditions of sale
These terms and conditions of sale are the terms and conditions upon which VEBAR USA, llc makes all sales. Vebar usa, llc will not accept any other terms and conditions of sale, unless Buyer and Vebar usa, llc have executed a written agreement which specifically modifies, supersedes and/or replaces these terms and conditions. Acceptance of all purchase orders is expressly made conditional upon Buyer’s assent, expressed or implied, to the terms and conditions set forth herein without modification or addition.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS
Buyer’s acceptance of these terms and conditions shall be indicated by any of the following, whichever first occurs: (a) Buyer’s making of an offer to purchase Product from Vebar usa, llc; (b) Buyer’s written acknowledgment hereof; (c) Buyer’s acceptance of any shipment of any part of the items specified for delivery (the “Products”); or (d) any other act or expression of acceptance by Buyer.Vebar usa, llc’s acceptance is expressly limited to these terms and conditions in their entirety without addition, modification or exception, and any term, condition or proposals hereafter submitted by Buyer (whether oral or in writing) which is inconsistent with or in addition to these terms and conditions is objected to and is hereby rejected by Vebar usa, llc. Vebar usa, llc’s silence or failure to respond to any such subsequent or different term, condition or proposal shall not be deemed to be Vebar usa, llc’s acceptance or approval thereof.
2. DELIVERY
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, delivery shall be made in accordance with Vebar usa, llc’s shipping policy in effect on the date of shipment.
Domestic: For all domestic transactions, unless otherwise stated on the front of the invoice, title to the Products and all risk of loss or damage with respect to the Products shall pass to Buyer upon delivery by Vebar usa, llc to the carrier or Buyer’s representative at Vebar usa, llc’s logistics center.
International: For all international transactions, the Product shall be sold FCA Vebar usa, llc’s logistics center (Incoterms 2000). Vebar usa, llc assumes no responsibility for charges related to customs clearance in the country of delivery, customs duties, VAT or any other charges or taxes within the country designated for delivery by the Buyer. Title shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery to the Buyer or Buyer’s representative at Vebar usa, llc’s logistics center.
Delivery is subject to the payment provisions set forth herein and to VEBAR USA, LLC’s receipt of all necessary information and documentation from Buyer including all import certificates, exemption and/or resale certificates, licenses and other documents as may be required from Buyer for export of the Product. Buyer shall promptly notify VEBAR USA, llc, in no event later than five (5) business days after delivery, of any claimed shortages or rejection as to any delivery. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be reasonably detailed, stating the grounds for any such rejection. Failure to give any such notice within such time shall be deemed an acceptance in full of any such delivery. VEBAR USA, llc shall not be liable for any shipment delays beyond the reasonable control of VEBAR USA, llc which affect VEBAR USA, llc or any of VEBAR USA, llc’s suppliers, including, but not limited to, delays caused by unavailability or shortages of Products from VEBAR USA, LLC’s suppliers; natural disasters, acts of war; acts or omissions of Buyer; fire, strike, riot, or governmental interference; unavailability or shortage of materials, labor, fuel or power through normal commercial channels at customary and reasonable rates; failure or destruction of plant or equipment arising from any cause whatsoever; or transport failures.
3. PRICE AND PAYMENT
Buyer shall bear all applicable federal, state, municipal and other government taxes (such as sales, use and similar taxes), as well as import or customs duties, license fees and any other similar charges, however designated or levied on the sale or delivery of the Products or measured by the purchase price paid for the Products. VEBAR USA, LLC’s prices set forth on the front side of the invoice do not include such taxes, fees and charges. Exemption certificates must be presented to VEBAR USA, LLC prior to shipment if they are to be honored.
Payment Terms: Unless otherwise specified, the payment terms are COD. VEBAR USA, LLC, at its discretion, may require reasonable advance assurances of payment through irrevocable bank letters of credit or otherwise. All unpaid invoices shall bear interest at an amount equal to 1-1/2% of the outstanding balance per month (or the maximum rate of interest allowed to be contracted for by law, whichever is less), commencing upon the date payment is due. Buyer’s failure to make timely payment may result in such action as commencement of proceedings for collection, revocation of credit, stoppage of shipment, delay or cessation of future deliveries, repossession of unpaid delivered goods and termination of any one or more sales agreements. Notwithstanding any “net” payment provisions specified on the invoice, VEBAR USA, LLC shall have no continuing obligation to deliver Products on credit, and any credit approval may be withdrawn by VEBAR USA, LLC at any time and without prior notice. VEBAR USA, LLC retains (and Buyer grants to VEBAR USA, LLC by submitting a purchase order) a security interest in the Products to secure payment in full and compliance with these terms and conditions of sale. Buyer agrees to execute any additional documents necessary to perfect such security interest.
Collections: In the event the sales invoice shall be placed by VEBAR USA, LLC in the hands of an attorney or collection agency for the purpose of collection, with or without litigation, or for the purpose of enforcing VEBAR USA, LLC’s security interest in the Products, the Buyer agrees to pay any and all costs associated with such placement, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and costs incurred prior to, during, or subsequent to trial, and including, without limitation, collection, bankruptcy, or other creditor’s rights proceedings.
Currency: If a sale is to occur, or the Product is to be shipped, outside of the United States, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the amount due VEBAR USA, LLC is contracted in U.S. Dollars and that payment in U.S. Dollars is of the essence. Any payment by Buyer in local currency or the receipt by VEBAR USA, LLC of local currency as a consequence of enforcement procedures against Buyer will be deemed an authorization for VEBAR USA, LLC to use that local currency to purchase U.S. Dollars or, if such purchase is prohibited by local law, an authorization to purchase appropriate bonds or other instruments and export them from the Buyer’s country in order to convert the currency into U.S. Dollars and apply the proceeds to the payment of any amounts owed to VEBAR USA, LLC by Buyer. Any deficiency as a result of conversion of payment into U.S. Dollars shall be the responsibility of Buyer.
4. RETURNS
Any return of the Products purchased hereunder, whether for stock balancing purposes or because such Products are claimed to be defective, shall be governed by VEBAR USA, LLC’s Product Return policies in effect on the date of the invoice, or as otherwise provided by VEBAR USA, LLC to Buyer in writing. VEBAR USA, LLC reserves the right to modify or eliminate such policies at any time. Although VEBAR USA, LLC’s policies may permit Buyer to return Products claimed to be defective under certain circumstances, VEBAR USA, LLC makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the Products. VEBAR USA, LLC HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VEBAR USA, LLC WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, COST OR EXPENSE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. The right to return defective Products, as previously described, shall constitute VEBAR USA, LLC’s sole liability and Buyer’s exclusive remedy in connection with any claim of any kind relating to the quality, condition or performance of any Product, whether such claim is based upon principles of contract, warranty, negligence or other tort, breach of any statutory duty, principles of indemnity or contribution, the failure of any limited or exclusive remedy to achieve its essential purpose, or otherwise. In the event VEBAR USA, LLC issues a return authorization to Buyer allowing Buyer to return Product to VEBAR USA, LLC, Buyer will deliver the Product to VEBAR USA, LLC’s address in the United States, if so required by VEBAR USA, LLC, and Buyer shall bear all applicable federal, state, municipal and other government taxes (such as sales, use and similar taxes) as well as import or customs duties, license fees and similar charges, however designated or levied, on any replacement Product to be shipped by VEBAR USA, LLC to Buyer.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
VEBAR USA, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE AGREEMENT TO SELL PRODUCT TO BUYER OR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, LOST DATA OR FOR ANY DAMAGES OR SUMS PAID BY BUYER TO THIRD PARTIES, EVEN IF VEBAR USA, LLC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY WHETHER ANY CLAIM IS BASED UPON PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY, PRINCIPLES OF INDEMNITY OR CONTRIBUTION, THE FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO ACHIEVE ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE.
6. GENERAL
These terms and conditions shall constitute the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to all sales by VEBAR USA, LLC to Buyer and shall supersede all prior offers, negotiations, understandings and agreements. Unless Buyer and VEBAR USA, LLC have executed a written agreement which specifically modifies, supersedes and/or replaces these terms and conditions, it is expressly agreed that no prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding, whether written or oral, shall contradict, modify, supplement or explain these terms and conditions. No additional or different terms or conditions, whether material or immaterial, shall become a part of any sales agreement unless expressly accepted in writing by an authorized officer of VEBAR USA, LLC in the United States. Any waiver by VEBAR USA, LLC of one or more of these terms and conditions or any defaults hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of the remaining terms and conditions or of any future defaults. No failure or delay by either party in exercising or enforcing any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or preclude any other exercise or enforcement of its rights. Any provision of these terms and conditions that is prohibited or unenforceable under the laws of the State of North Carolina be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability, without impairing or invalidating the remaining provisions of these terms and conditions. All sales agreements shall be deemed made in, and shall be governed by, the laws of the State of North Carolina. The venue for any disputes arising out of any sales agreement shall be, at VEBAR USA, LLC’s sole and exclusive option, Monroe, North Carolina or the courts with proper jurisdiction at Buyer’s location. ALL SALES TRANSACTIONS EXCLUDE THE APPLICATION OF THE 1980 UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS, IF OTHERWISE APPLICABLE.
7. RESALE
a) Buyer acknowledges, represents and warrants that it currently complies with, and at all times shall comply with, and shall not act to contravene, relevant laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the purchase and sale of Products under these terms and conditions. Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that the goods, software, and technology subject to these terms and conditions are subject to the export control laws and regulations of the United States, including, but not limited to, the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), and sanctions regimes of the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Asset Controls. Buyer shall not, without prior U.S. government authorization, export, reexport, or transfer any goods, software, or technology subject to these terms and conditions, either directly or indirectly, to any country subject to a U.S. trade embargo or to any resident or national of any such country, or to any person or entity listed on the “Entity List” or “Denied Persons List” maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce or the list of “Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons” maintained by the U.S. Department of Treasury. In addition, any goods, software or technology subject to these terms and conditions may not be exported, re-exported, or transferred to an end-user engaged in activities related to weapons of mass destruction. Such activities include, but are not necessarily limited to, activities related to: (1) the design, development, production, or use of nuclear materials, nuclear facilities, or nuclear weapons; (2) the design, development, production, or use of missiles or support of missiles projects; and (3) the design, development, production, or use of chemical or biological weapons.
b) Buyer recognizes that some Product sales are limited to a specified territory and shall not sell Products outside that territory. Such sales may constitute copyright or trademark infringement. Products purchased by Buyer may also be subject to additional usage restrictions or authorizations imposed by the Product manufacturer or publisher. Buyer is responsible for ensuring compliance with any such restrictions or authorizations.
8. REVERSE ENGINEERING / COPYRIGHT
Buyer explicitely agrees NOT to copy any part or completely, the software, hardware, design or appearance of any product sold by the seller. Buyer will compensate manufacturer / seller for any damage caused by copying and/or reverse engineering.
LIMITED WARRANTY AGREEMENT FOR MOTIVE POWER BATTERY CHARGERS
Effective on battery chargers provided by Vebar on January 1, 2018 or after, Vebar USA, llc (“Vebar”) warrants its Motive Power battery chargers, listed in the table below, to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the Warranty Period defined in the table below, which begins from the date of shipment from Vebar to the original end-user. If defects in workmanship or materials are found within the Warranty Period, Vebar, in its sole discretion, will determine whether to repair or replace the Charger or its parts at no charge. Any part or product replaced becomes Vebar property. Vebar reserves the right to replace a discontinued product with an equivalent product. When a no-charge replacement Charger is issued within the Warranty Period, the replacement Charger’s warranty will not exceed the Warranty Period remaining from the original Charger. Chargers shipped outside of the contiguous United States have a warranty of twelve (12) months parts and labor. This warranty applies to the original purchaser (“User”) of the Charger and is nontransferable. Freight and travel are the responsibility of the User, F.O.B. the nearest Vebar facility – Freight prepaid..
| Charger Model | Warranty Period |
|---|---|
| FLEXELLENT Conventional Auto Detect High frequency Modular Industrial battery Charger | 36 Months |
| FLEXELLENT Opportunity High frequency Modular Industrial battery Charger | 36 Months |
| FLEXELLENT Conventional High frequency Modular Industrial battery Charger | 36 Months |
This warranty agreement entered into between Vebar and the Original End Useris subject to the following terms and limitations:
(1) Modification, Repair, or attempted repair by anyone other than Vebar or an authorized Vebar service agent shall void this warranty.
(2) The charger must be sized properly to perform the originally intended duty cycle. This warranty is void if a duty cycle is performed in excess of the original duty cycle.
(3) The warranty does not apply to damage caused by failure to install and operate the charger in accordance with generally accepted industrial standards and in accordance with the Vebar service instructions, supplied with the charger.
(4) Damage due to imbalance of incoming AC line, line harmonics, corrosion, water or excessive disconnecting the charger while under load is not covered and Vebar will not be responsible for any damage to the charger or any other equipment.
(5) Parts subject to overload or careless handling are not covered by this warranty.
(6) The replacement of expendable items, such as fuses, connectors, and switches, are not covered by this warranty.
(7) This warranty is void if the charger or any of its parts is subjected to misuse, physical damage, or abuse, other than normal wear and tear, or does not receive proper care, protection, or maintenance under supervision of competent personnel.
(8) This warranty does not apply to charger damage caused by improper use, exposure to acid, exposure to extremes in temperature, faulty wiring and/or fusing, neglect, misuse, exposure to chemical fumes or metallic dust, air inlet or outlet restrictions or charging rates that have been adjusted incorrectly or not as recommended by Vebar.
(9) Vebar authorized representatives shall have access to the Charger at reasonable hours and intervals for purposes of inspection.
(10) Vebar, in its sole discretion, may require proof of purchase consisting of a copy of the original invoice and proof of conformance with these terms and limitations.
(11) Any claimed defect is subject to Vebar’s inspection and judgement, after the original user at their expense has returned the defective product to the closest Vebar facility (USA)
(12) Flexellent battery chargers purchased outside of the USA must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase (including the date of purchase and serial number) to any Authorized Service Center in the country of purchase.
(13) The acceptance of a shipment of a charger shall not be deemed an admission that the charger shipped is defective. The Charger shipped back to Vebar, shall, in Vebar’ sole discretion, become Vebar’ sole property.
(14) Flexellent battery chargers purchased outside of the U.S. must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase (including the date of purchase and serial number) to any Authorized Service Center in the country of purchase.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND VEBAR DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VEBAR’ EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CHARGER AT VEBAR’ SOLE DISCRETION WITHIN THE EFFECTIVE WARRANTY PERIOD. IN NO EVENT SHALL VEBAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY OTHER KIND, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR OTHERWISE. NOR SHALL VEBAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION EXPENSE, OR THE LOSS OF TIME OR PROFITS. USER ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE HANDLING, POSSESSION OR USE OF THE CHARGER. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF VEBAR FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CHARGER.
Some countries and/or states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to the User. This warranty gives the User specific legal rights, which may vary from country to country and/or state to state. This warranty shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of NC without regard to NC conflicts of laws rules. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods signed in Vienna in 1980 shall not apply to this warranty. This warranty is understood to be the exclusive agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. No employee or representative of Vebar is authorized to make any warranty in addition to those made in this agreement.