[1] Purchase Order
An original, faxed, scanned or PDF copy of your purchase order must be received prior to shipment. Advance payment of
a proforma invoice is considered a valid purchase order. E-mail orders are not accepted unless otherwise agreed between
the parties.
[2] Prices
We reserve the right to change prices without notice. All prices exclude for packing, delivery, VAT, taxes, duties or similar.
All prices are in CHF (Swiss Francs) unless stated otherwise. All prices are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Our
prices are not binding. All orders are accepted on condition that any fluctuation in currency exchange rates, or the cost of
the materials and / or wages beyond our control may entail an adjustment in the selling price of such orders that remain to
be completed 4 (four) months after receipt of order.
[3] Damage in transit
Damage in transit should be advised to us and the carriers within 3 (three) days of receipt of goods. All damaged articles
should be immediately returned to us for inspection.
[4] Non-arrival of goods
If goods are not received within 7 (seven) days after date of advice note or invoice, please notify us immediately. We take
no responsibility for loss or breakage during transit.
[5] Insurance
Where goods are insured by us at our discretion or at the customer’s request, charges for insurance will be made on the
invoice. Our liability shall be limited to the amount received by us under such insurance or the value of the goods,
whichever is the less and from which a deduction may be made for expenses. Any specific insurance request from the
customer must be agreed upon in writing.
[6] Title to goods
Title to goods does not pass until the goods have been paid for in full. We reserve the right to repossess any such goods
listed on any invoice still unpaid after 30 (thirty) days. We reserve the right to enter the buyer’s premises if necessary to
take repossession of any such goods.
[7] Quantities
In the case of goods manufactured and supplied to the buyer’s own design, drawing or specification, all orders are subject
to over-run or under-run of 10% (ten percent). Minimum order quantities will be agreed upon in writing.
[8] Warranty
We warrant that the goods will at the time of delivery correspond to the description given by us. All other warranties,
conditions or terms relating to fitness for purpose, merchantability or condition of the goods, and whether implied by
statute or common law or otherwise, are excluded.
[9] Responsibility
Our responsibility is limited to the supply of goods in the kind and quantity ordered, subject to our acceptance of the order,
and all consequential or resulting liability is expressly excluded. Customers are warned to test and examine goods and / or
to exercise special care in cases where the use / storage of goods involves danger to person and / or property. In no
circumstances shall we be liable for any indirect, special or consequential loss or damage arising from our supply to you of
any goods.
[10] Acceptance
The buyer is deemed to have accepted goods 7 (seven) days after delivery to the buyer. After acceptance, the buyer shall
not be entitled to reject goods which are not in accordance with the contract. Where the buyer accepts or has been
deemed to have accepted any goods then we shall have no liability whatever to the buyer in respect of the goods.
[11] Risk
Risk shall pass to the buyer on delivery of the goods.
[12] Rejection
Where the buyer rejects any goods, then the buyer shall have no further rights whatever in respect of the supply to the
buyer of such goods or any failure by us to supply goods which conform to the contract of sale.
[13] Force Majeure
The Seller shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of this agreement due to any act of God, war, act of
terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, drought, tempest or other event beyond the reasonable control of
the Seller.
[14] Terms of payment
Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, our standard terms of payment are 30 days net from invoice date by wire
transfer (electronic transfer) to our bank account. Check payments are not accepted. ALL BANK CHARGES, IF ANY,
SHALL BE BORNE BY THE CLIENT.
[15] Late payment
Accounts unpaid after 30 (thirty) days will be subject to interest charges at 2% (two percent) above the Clearing Bank’s
base rate. We reserve the right to stop or hold open deliveries without notice to those customers who have overdue
payments towards our company. The material ordered may be shipped on a “cash only” basis at our sole discretion. The
buyer is not entitled to withhold payments against any counterclaims he may want to purport. This applies in particular in
the case of objections or claims and to any counterclaims expressly excluded by our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
[16] Transfer
We shall retain ownership and title of goods until payment is received in full.
[17] Quote Validity
Unless previously withdrawn, and except where otherwise stated, a tender or quotation is open for acceptance for a period
of 60 (sixty) days after its date.
[18] Variation
Any variation to these terms and conditions (including any special terms and conditions agreed between the parties) shall
be inapplicable unless expressly agreed in writing by a director of the Company.
[19] Applicable Law
The contract for sale and purchase shall be construed and have effect in all respects in accordance with Swiss Law.
Area of jurisdiction is Mendrisio. The legal relations between the parties are subject to the Swiss right. The application of
the uniform purchase right regulations is excluded.
[20] Purchaser Acknowledges
Purchaser acknowledges that goods which are being manufactured to the buyer’s own design, drawing or specification,
are being specially manufactured, and that this contract with the Seller is not cancellable by the Buyer.
[21] Cancellation
Customer may cancel an order provided written notice is given by fax to us prior to the commencement of manufacture. If
manufacturing has started, including all engineering and tooling costs, we shall charge the customer the full invoice price.
[22] Delivery
Any delivery date given is based on normal conditions and supplies of material and whilst we will try to fulfill any orders
placed with us within any stated time, we shall not be liable for the consequences of any delay or failure to deliver.
Counterclaims for any delay or failure to deliver are excluded.
[23] Intellectual Property
The customer shall indemnify us against all claims (of whatsoever nature) or losses suffered by us in respect of any claim
that goods supplied or their use infringe any patent, copyright, registered design, unregistered design, trademark or any
other intellectual property rights.
[24] Terms & Conditions Applicable
These Terms and Conditions of Sale, together with the terms of any specific Contract entered into between Nicrom
Electronic (Nicrom S.A.) and the customer, shall apply to all contracts for the sale of goods by Nicrom Electronic (Nicrom
S.A.) to the customer to the exclusion of all other terms and conditions including any terms and conditions which the
customer may purport to apply under any purchase order, confirmation of order or similar document. Non acceptance of
our Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be advised to us in writing no later than 7 (seven) days after receipt of our order
acknowledgment. After this period, the buyer is deemed to have accepted in full our Terms and Conditions of Sale and the
goods will be manufactured, billed and delivered exclusively according to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
June 2012 Nicrom Electronic (Nicrom S.A.)
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