CRITERIA SYSTEMS Inc.
Terms & Conditions

 

ALL SALES OF CRITERIA SYSTEMS INC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, HERIN REFERRED TO AS THE SELLER, ARE SUBJECT TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY THE PURCHASER NAMED ON THE INCLUDED PRICE QUOTATION

FORMATION OF CONTRACT: The Sellers Instant Quotation web site is an offer to sell the Purchaser the products and services described on the web site. By using a credit card, using a Paypal account, issuing a purchase order or sending a check to make payment, the Purchaser agrees to purchase the products and services specified on the web site and these Terms and Conditions.

CANCELLATION:  Orders received by seller are accepted with the understanding that they are not subject to cancellation.

PRICES: Prices for products, parts and services are clearly stated on the web site automatic quotation system.

DELIVERY:  Shipping and delivery dates are approximate and not guaranteed unless otherwise specified on the face hereof, Partial shipments of complete orders will be made by Seller when ready and invoiced absent an agreement in writing to the contrary. Delay in delivery of any installments shall not relieve Purchaser of : a) its obligation to pay for any installments received prior to such delay and, b) its obligation to accept the remaining deliveries.

If because of acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances, wars, blockages, insurrections, riots, arrests, explosions, sabotage, fires, floods, perils of the sea, accidents to machinery, delays in transportation, inability of Seller to obtain the whole or any part of merchandise contracted for by Seller, precedence or priorities granted at the request, demand or for the benefit, directly or indirectly, of Federal or Provincial Government or any subdivision or agency thereof, or other causes not within the control of Seller. Seller shall be unable to carry out its obligations under this contract either wholly or in part, such obligations shall be suspended during the continuance of such hindrances and the obligations, terms and conditions of this contract shall be extended for such periods as may be necessary for the purpose of making good any suspension of deliveries so caused Seller shall not in any event be liable for failure to deliver or perform or for delays in delivery or performance occasioned by such causes.

ROUTING: In the absence of Purchaser’s instructions as to desired carrier and routing of goods, goods will be forwarded and routed as Seller may determine.

DAMAGE IN TRANSIT: Delivery of the finished goods hereunder to carrier shall constitute delivery to Purchaser and all risk of loss or damage after delivery to carrier shall be borne solely by Purchaser. All claims for loss or damage in transit should be made to carrier.

DAMAGE IN USE OR STORAGE: Seller is not responsible for loss or damage to goods because of improper installation or use, or if improperly handled, maintained, stored or serviced.

CLAIMS OR RETURNS: All claims must be made in writing and delivered to Seller within 10 days after receipt of goods and must be accompanied by Seller’s packing list and freight bill. Failure to make such claims within 10 days will constitute a waiver by the Purchaser of such claims.

COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES: Seller agrees to comply with requirements of all applicable Federal, State and Local statutes and laws with respect to its operations.

ELECTRONIC DATA:  All electronic part data sent to the Seller is determined to be the correct and the final data at the time the quote is issued.  The Seller takes no responsibility for incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete parts because of incorrect electronic data.  Electronic data should be output at the desired tolerance, resolution and specifications by the Purchaser when sent to the SELLER for a quotation.  Additional parts built with updated or different data will be quoted at the standard SELLER prototype service rates.
 
PROTOTYPE MODEL USE: The prototype models created by the Seller are designed to be used by design engineers and other professionals in the production of early-stage 3D appearance models and prototypes.  The prototype models are not to be used to produce, either directly or indirectly, medical or other products that may require precise dimensions or tolerances to ensure the safe and effective operation of such products.  You agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Seller and its officers, directors and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses resulting from any use of the prototype models for other than the production of early-stage appearance models and prototypes.

MISREPRESENTATION: Purchaser agrees to enter correct and accurate part data information in the Instant Quotation web page to obtain a price and purchase prototype model(s).. Part data information includes X, Y, and Z measurements and cubic part volume.  If the purchaser enters false or incorrect information the Seller will not build the purchasers prototype model or models until the correct information and full payment is made.  No refunds will be given by the Seller to the Purchaser for entering incorrect information and not making full payment based on the part data's correct size and volume.
 
TAXES: If any taxes shall be levied by the Federal or any Provincial or Local Government upon goods covered hereby or in respect to the production, manufacture, or sale thereof or upon transportation including freight charges thereon, the amount of such taxes shall be added to the purchase price specified herein and should be borne by Purchaser.

PAYMENT: In the event Purchaser shall default in any payment due Seller hereunder, Seller shall be entitled to interest on all such unpaid amount at a rate equal to the lesser of: a) 18% per month or, b) the maximum rate permitted by law. In addition, Purchaser shall pay Seller all costs of collection on overdue accounts including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees whether or not litigation should be commenced in aid thereof. Remittance must be made in U.S. funds.

WAIVERS: A waiver of any of the terms hereof in a single instance shall not constitute a waiver in other instances nor shall a specific waiver with respect to any term constitute a waiver of any other term. A waiver to be binding on Seller must be in writing and signed by an officer of the Seller.

WARRANTY: All goods sold hereunder are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one month from date of shipment. Any modifications to goods sold by Purchaser shall fully nullify seller warranty. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy against Seller for breach of any warranty hereunder is expressly limited to repair or replacement of defective material at Seller’s option but in no event shall Seller’s obligation exceed the total purchase price paid for the goods; Seller shall not be liable in any respect for a) any loss, personal injury, property damage or costs of repairs except personal injury or property damages caused solely by Seller’s negligence, b) any special incidental or consequential damages of any kind even if Seller has been advised of the possibility of such damages, including but not limited to loss of revenue, loss of profits, failure to realize savings, or any liability of Purchaser to a third party, c) any damages (regardless of their nature) caused wholly or in part by the negligence of Purchaser or a third party or, d) any delay or failure to perform Seller’s obligations hereunder due to any cause beyond its reasonable control.

DAMAGE CLAIMS BY PURCHASER: All claims by Purchaser of damages regardless of their nature, shall be deemed to have been waived unless made in writing within one month of Purchaser’s receipt of goods specified herein. In the event there are installment deliveries, Purchaser’s claims must be made in writing within one month of Purchaser’s receipt of the particular installment to which claim is applied.

GOVERNING LAW: This contract shall be deemed for all purposes to have been made in Alberta and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Alberta. Alberta courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all controversies arising hereunder.
   
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: Only the terms and conditions contained herein constitute the entire agreement between the parties and will govern transactions between Buyer and Seller. No other terms and conditions that Purchaser may provide or offer are accepted.