Terms & Conditions of Purchase & Sales for Lechler, Inc.

1.   ORDER

(a) This Order  incorporates the cover page(s) (if any), these General Terms and Conditions, and any Exhibits, Addenda, and other attachments.  Supplier agrees to the Order by executing the Order, performing Work, or engaging in any conduct that recognizes the Order.  Any provision of Supplier's documents that adds to or conflicts with the Order is rejected and is deemed null and void.  The term of this Order will begin on the date specified in the Order or, if no date is specified, upon Supplier’s agreement to the Order, and will continue until the earliest of:  (i) the expiration date set out in the Order; (ii) completion and acceptance of the Work; or (iii) Purchaser’s notifying Supplier of early termination of the Order.  Any references herein to “an Order”, “any Order”, “Purchase Orders”, or “the Order” refer to this Order.  Any reference in any Exhibit to “Lechler”, “User”, “Buyer”, or substantially similar term means Purchaser, and any reference in any Exhibit to “Contractor”, “Seller”, or substantially similar term means Supplier, unless an Exhibit has otherwise been modified in accordance with this Order.

(b) Definitions under this Order are as follows:

“Affiliate” means (i) Lechler, Inc. or any parent of Lechler, Inc.; (ii) any company or partnership in which Lechler, Inc. or any parent of Lechler, Inc. (a) owns or (b) controls, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the ownership interest having the right to vote or appoint its directors or their functional equivalents (“Affiliated Company”); and (iii) any joint venture in which Lechler, Inc., any parent of Lechler, Inc., or an Affiliated Company is the operator.

“Goods” and “Services” mean goods or services, respectively, provided under this Order.

 “Losses” means any liability, claims, causes of action, expenses, costs, attorney’s fees, or damages, in each case, howsoever caused.

“Work” means Goods or Services or both.

2.   PAYMENT

Invoicing and payment terms are set out in the Purchase Order document, or, if not included on the Purchase Order, payment is due within 60 days from date of issuance of a correct invoice and supporting documents required by Purchaser

3.   TAXES

Supplier will pay all taxes imposed against Supplier or its property as required to enable Supplier to perform the Order.  Supplier will exclude from the price, and separately itemize on invoices, taxes that Supplier is legally responsible for collecting from Purchaser.  Supplier will include all other taxes in the price. However, Supplier will not collect any sales or use taxes for which Purchaser furnishes an Exemption Certificate.  Supplier will indemnify and hold Purchaser harmless from any liability resulting from Supplier’s noncompliance with this Section.

4.   TITLE

Unless otherwise specified in the Order, title to Goods passes to Purchaser upon any payment therefor by Purchaser or upon delivery to Purchaser's premises or other site designated by Purchaser, whichever occurs earlier.  Unless otherwise specified in the Order, risk of loss or damage to Goods passes to Purchaser upon delivery to Purchaser's premises.

5.   QUALITY AND WARRANTIES

1. Supplier represents and warrants that Services will be performed with:

1. all necessary registrations, licenses, permits, or authorizations,
2. in a competent manner,
3. in accordance with the Order,
4. free from deficiencies or defects, and
5. in conformance with Purchaser’s specifications, samples, models, and designs

1. Supplier further represents and warrants that Goods will be:
   1. new,
   2. with clear title,
   3. in conformance with the specifications set forth or incorporated in the Order,
   4. adequately packaged,
   5. fit for their usual purpose,
   6. of at least ordinary quality if not customized,
   7. consistent with agreed samples or models, and,
   8. for one (1) year from the date of delivery, free from defects or deficiencies.
2. Supplier will at Supplier’s cost:
   1. promptly correct any deficiencies in Services,
   2. promptly repair, replace, or refund payment for non-conforming Goods - at Purchaser’s option, and
   3. for repaired, replaced, or corrected Work, provide the same warranties as for the original Work.
3. Supplier will use its best efforts to ensure that all warranties from suppliers or manufacturers are assigned or otherwise made available to Purchaser and will deliver to Purchaser a copy of such warranties. 
4. Supplier will promptly notify Purchaser of any change in manufacturing material or technique affecting the quality of Goods.  Supplier may not substitute goods or impose extra charges unless authorized in writing by Purchaser.
5. Work is subject to Purchaser’s inspection and acceptance.  Purchaser will at all times have access to Work, and Supplier will provide facilities for access and inspection by Purchaser or its representatives.  Purchaser may reject, or revoke acceptance of, non-conforming Work.  If Purchaser holds Goods not accepted, it does so at Supplier's risk. If Supplier so instructs, Purchaser will return these Goods at Supplier's expense.  Payment of an invoice does not constitute inspection and acceptance of Work.  No payment, inspection or acceptance will relieve Supplier of any warranties and obligations hereunder.
6. Supplier shall ascertain, before performing any Work, whether any drawings and specifications are at variance with applicable law or good engineering and operational practices, notify Purchaser of such variances, and with Purchaser's agreement, ensure that necessary changes are made.

6.   INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Supplier is an independent contractor responsible for controlling and supervising its personnel and equipment and is not the agent or employee of Purchaser.  Neither Supplier nor its employees are entitled to participate in or receive benefits from any employee benefit plan sponsored by Lechler, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies.

7.   SAFETY DATA SHEETS

Supplier will provide all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) upon or before the initial shipment, or with respect to updates, the first shipment after the update.  Supplier will send SDS and updates to each of Purchaser’s receiving locations.

8.   LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES

Purchaser and Supplier shall indemnify, defend, and hold each other harmless from all claims, demands, and causes of action asserted against the indemnitee by any third party (including, without limitation, Purchaser’s and Supplier’s employees) for personal injury, death, or loss of or damage to property resulting from the indemnitor's negligence, Gross Negligence or Willful Misconduct.  Where personal injury, death, or loss of or damage to property is the result of joint negligence, Gross Negligence or Willful Misconduct of Purchaser and Supplier, the indemnitor’s duty of indemnification shall be in proportion to its allocable share of such joint negligence, Gross Negligence or Willful Misconduct.  If either party is strictly liable under law, the other party's duty of indemnification shall be in the same proportion that its negligence, Gross Negligence or Willful Misconduct contributed to the personal injury, death, or loss of or damage to property for which a party is strictly liable. 

9.  GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND WILLFUL MISCONDUCT

Notwithstanding anything in this Order to the contrary, each party is fully responsible, without limit, for Gross Negligence or Willful Misconduct of its managerial and senior supervisory personnel and is not entitled to a release, indemnity, or defense from the other party for this conduct.  “Gross Negligence” is defined by the law governing the Order; however, if such law does not define the term “gross negligence,” it means any act or failure to act (whether sole, joint or concurrent) which seriously and substantially deviates from a diligent course of action or which is in reckless disregard of or indifference to the harmful consequences.  “Willful Misconduct” is defined by the law governing the Order; however, if such law does not define the term “willful misconduct,” it means an intentional disregard of good and prudent standards of performance or of any of the terms of the Order.

10.   RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY

1. SUPPLIER RELEASES AND INDEMNIFIES PURCHASER FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE TO:
   1. SUPPLIER’S AND SUBCONTRACTORS’ TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND RENTED ITEMS USED OR INTENDED FOR USE IN PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK; AND
   2. CONTROL BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE WORK SITE, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTS IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM PURCHASER’S NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER LEGAL FAULT OF ANY TYPE OR KIND OF PURCHASER.
2. PURCHASER RELEASES AND INDEMNIFIES SUPPLIER FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PURCHASER’S AND SUPPLIER’S PROPERTY INTENDED TO BE INCORPORATED INTO OR USED IN THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED AND LOCATED AT THE WORK SITE BEFORE OR DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK (EXCLUDING SUPPLIER’S OR SUBCONTRACTORS’ TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND RENTED ITEMS USED OR INTENDED FOR USE IN PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK) EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTS IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER LEGAL FAULT OF ANY TYPE OR KIND.
3. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Order to the contrary, Purchaser does not release or indemnify Supplier, and Supplier is solely responsible, for:

1. Losses that are covered by Supplier’s insurance or are within Supplier’s deductible or self-insured retention,
2. loss of money or securities or unexplained or mysterious disappearance of property in Supplier's control, and
3. theft of property by Supplier, subcontractors and their employees

11.   INSURANCE

During the term of this Agreement, Supplier will maintain at its expense, and ensure its subcontractors carry, all insurance required by applicable law and in accordance with standard industry practices. All liability policies maintained by Supplier will name Purchaser as additional insured with respect to liability arising out of the Goods/Services, with such insurance being primary to and not in excess of any other insurance available to Purchaser. Upon Purchaser’s written request, Supplier will provide Purchaser a certificate of insurance evidencing its insurance policies and limits.

12.   CONFIDENTIALITY

“Confidential Information” under the Order means all technical and business information that is (i) made available to Supplier, directly or indirectly, by Purchaser or Affiliates, (ii) developed or acquired by Supplier in performance of this Order, or (iii) provided by Purchaser or Affiliates in contemplation of placement of this Order.  Supplier will hold in confidence all Confidential Information.  Supplier may not use Confidential Information for any purpose other than proposal development or performance of the Order.

13.   OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS

All tracings, drawings, field notes, requisitions, purchase orders, specifications, data files, and other documents, records, and materials, whether written, audio, or video, developed by Supplier in connection with, including in contemplation of, any Order (“Documents”) will be the sole property of Purchaser.  Supplier will provide the original and all copies of the Documents to Purchaser when Work is completed or earlier upon Purchaser's written request.  Supplier may, with the prior written approval of Purchaser, retain one archival copy of Documents.  Supplier hereby assigns, agrees to assign in the future as necessary, in the sole opinion of the Purchaser, and will require its employees and subcontractors to assign, the copyrights in all Documents to Purchaser.

As used in this Section, “Supplier’s Background Materials” means documents, software, and the like that were neither developed by Supplier in connection with, including in contemplation of, an Order nor based on or including Purchaser’s Confidential Information (as defined in this document).  Such Supplier’s Background Materials remain the property of Supplier. To the extent Supplier’s Background Materials are provided to Purchaser in connection with, including in contemplation of, any Order, or incorporated into work product resulting from an Order, Purchaser and its Affiliates are granted a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free, transferable, irrevocable right to use, reproduce, prepare derivative works of, copy and distribute such Supplier’s Background Materials in connection with Purchaser’s and its Affiliates’ business activities, such license being extendable to contractors of Purchaser and its Affiliates.

14.   OWNERSHIP OF INVENTIONS

If Supplier or its personnel make any inventions, discoveries or improvements  patentable or unpatentable, resulting solely from Supplier's activities hereunder (collectively, “Supplier’s Inventions”), Supplier will promptly disclose those Supplier’s Inventions to Purchaser in writing.  Such Supplier’s Inventions will be the sole property of Supplier.

As used in this Section, “Supplier’s Background Inventions” means any inventions, discoveries, or improvements that were not made by Supplier in connection with, including in contemplation of, an Order.  Supplier hereby grants to Purchaser and its Affiliates a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free, transferable, irrevocable right to Supplier’s Inventions and Supplier’s Background Inventions to the extent necessary for the full use or enjoyment of the Work in connection with Purchaser’s and its Affiliates’ business activities, such license being extendable to contractors of Purchaser and its Affiliates.

15.   OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS

For purposes of this Section, “Intellectual Property Right” means any patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, or other proprietary right of a third party.  Supplier warrants and represents that the Work, materials and articles, in the form delivered to Purchaser, including any labels or trademarks affixed thereto by or on behalf of Supplier, are free from any claim of a third party for infringement or misappropriation of an Intellectual Property Right.  Supplier will defend at Supplier's expense and indemnify and hold Purchaser and Affiliates harmless against any and all expenses, liability or loss from any claim or lawsuit for alleged infringement or misappropriation of any Intellectual Property Right resulting from the manufacture, sale, use, possession or other disposition of any Work, materials, or articles furnished by Supplier under the Order.  Supplier’s responsibility to indemnify Purchaser and Affiliates will include, without limitation, payment of  penalties, awards, and judgments; court and arbitration costs; attorney’s fees and other reasonable out-of pocket costs incurred in connection with such claims or lawsuits.  Purchaser or an Affiliate, as applicable, may, at its option, be represented by counsel of its own selection, at its own expense.  Supplier may not consent to an injunction against any of Purchaser's or an Affiliate’s operations, the payment of money damages, the granting of a license or the parting of anything of value by Purchaser or an Affiliate with respect to resolution or settlement of any claim or lawsuit.

16.   EMBEDDED SOFTWARE AND INTERNET CONNECTED FUNCTIONALITY

If Supplier provides Goods with embedded, included, or other functionality-enabling software (e.g., firmware) that is not covered by the Ownership of Documents Section, whether such software is created by Supplier or a third party, Supplier grants to Purchaser a perpetual and irrevocable right to use such software in connection with the Goods.  Purchaser may extend or transfer this right to any person or entity.  If access to or use of the software requires Purchaser or users to “accept” terms and conditions through use of “click-wrap” (e.g., clicking “I accept”), “shrink-wrap” or any other means, Supplier agrees that such terms and conditions will be of no force or effect and this Agreement will govern Purchaser’s rights to such software. All such software is comprised within the term “Goods” under the Order for all purposes.

If the Goods allow wired or wireless functionality (e.g., ‘smart’ devices or ‘Internet of Things’ devices), Supplier represents and warrants the following:

1. The Goods employ reasonable, prudent industry standard security controls
2. The Goods do not include any known security vulnerabilities.
3. The Goods do not include any hard-coded passwords.
4. The Goods do not allow communication over unencrypted data links.
5. The Goods do not have the capability to directly or indirectly communicate with other devices without Purchaser’s intervention and knowledge.
6. Supplier will monitor and assess security controls for the Goods on an ongoing basis to ensure security control effectiveness against the then-current threat environment.
7. Supplier will promptly notify Purchaser when Supplier discovers or becomes aware of any security vulnerabilities in the Goods and will make responsive security updates available, and will assist Purchaser in implementing such updates, at Supplier’s expense

17.   USE OF TRADEMARKS

Supplier will not, without the prior written consent of Purchaser, use any name, trade name, or trademark of Purchaser or its Affiliates except as necessary to perform this Order.

18.   SUBCONTRACTORS

Supplier may not use subcontractors to perform Work without written permission from Purchaser.  Supplier will be responsible for Work performed by its subcontractors and for compliance by subcontractors with all requirements of the Order to the same extent as when Work is performed by Supplier’s own forces.

19.   LIENS

Supplier will ensure that its employees, subcontractors, and subcontractor’s employees do not affix any claims or liens upon or against Purchaser’s real or personal property.  Supplier will indemnify, defend, and hold Purchaser harmless from these claims and liens.  If requested, Supplier will furnish Purchaser with full releases of claims and liens on forms satisfactory to Purchaser.  Purchaser may require Supplier to post a bond, at no cost to Purchaser, to remove these claims or liens.  Alternatively, Purchaser may discharge or remove these claims or liens by bonding, payment or other means, all of which are chargeable to Supplier along with attorney's fees and costs.

20.   FORCE MAJEURE

“Force Majeure” means an occurrence beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the invoking party, which such party is unable to prevent or protect against by the exercise of reasonable diligence.  However, a subcontractor failure does not constitute Force Majeure unless the failure is caused by an event of Force Majeure and alternative sources are unavailable to meet the need.  Financial hardship does not constitute Force Majeure.  A party will not be in default to the extent it is unable to perform because of Force Majeure.  A party invoking Force Majeure will: (a) immediately notify the other party; (b) make every effort to remedy the cause of non-performance, except a strike, and (c) resume performance as soon as possible.

21.   GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Order will be governed by the laws of the state of Illinois. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this Order.

22.   COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

Supplier will comply and secure compliance by its subcontractors with all law applicable to the Order.

23.   BUSINESS STANDARDS

Supplier will conduct its activities in an ethical manner and will not engage in any activity that could create a conflict of interest, such as making, receiving, or offering substantial gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or anything else of value to personnel or representatives of Purchaser or their families for the purpose of influencing those persons to act contrary to Purchaser’s best interests.  Supplier will provide complete and accurate financial documentation to Purchaser.

24.   AUDIT

Supplier will preserve documentation related to the Order for three years after completion of the Order.  Purchaser may audit Supplier’s compliance with the Order and Supplier will provide Purchaser access to Supplier’s documentation, personnel and facilities in support of any such audit and will permit Purchaser to reproduce any of the documentation.  Supplier will cause any subcontractors to preserve documentation and allow Purchaser to audit to the same extent.  Purchaser will bear its own costs to perform an audit, but will not be liable for Supplier’s or subcontractor’s costs resulting from an audit.

25.   SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

Purchaser may suspend or terminate the Order or Work at any time and for any reason by notice, written or oral, to Supplier.  Supplier’s and its subcontractors’ sole remedy and Purchaser’s sole liability for any suspension or termination will be payment to Supplier only for Work performed, obligations already incurred in reliance on the Order that cannot be terminated, and direct suspension or termination costs that have been pre-approved by Purchaser.  Supplier will promptly resume Work if authorized by Purchaser.

26.   ILLEGAL INFORMATION BROKERING

Supplier warrants and represents that it has not used, and will not use, confidential information of others or illicit influence such as illegal information brokering in connection with this Order.  Supplier will promptly notify Purchaser if anyone approaches Supplier for the purpose of illegal information brokering concerning this Order.

27.   PRECEDENCE

If there is a conflict between an Exhibit and the General Terms and Conditions, the General Terms and Conditions will govern.

28.   ASSIGNMENT

Supplier may not assign the Order without Purchaser's prior written approval.  This approval does not relieve Supplier of its obligations under the Order. 

29.   THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES

Any Affiliate receiving the benefits of Services provided by Supplier, directly or indirectly, is a third party beneficiary entitled to all rights under the applicable Order as if the Affiliate were Purchaser.

30.   SEVERABILITY; SURVIVORSHIP; WAIVER; HEADINGS

If any provision of the Order becomes legally invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be treated as omitted; all other provisions will remain in full force and effect. The warranty, confidentiality, indemnification, allocation of liability, and other provisions that by their nature continue survive the Order.  No waiver of a right or default is effective unless in writing, and a waiver does not apply to any subsequent right or default.  The headings in the Order are not intended to construe the provisions of the Order.

31.   CHANGES, AMENDMENTS AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT

An Order may only be changed or amended in a writing either (i) issued by Purchaser and accepted by Supplier through performance or otherwise or (ii) signed by both parties.  Purchaser may revise the requirements for Work at its sole discretion.   If Purchaser revises any such requirements, Purchaser will issue a change order provided such change affects (i) Supplier's costs for performing Work, or (ii) the time required for performing Work.  Changes resulting from Supplier's non-compliance with the Order will not be subject to change orders.  The Order constitutes the entire agreement between Supplier and Purchaser, and it supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either oral or written, related to the Order’s subject matter.  Without limiting the foregoing, no “click-wrap”, “click-through”, “browse-wrap” or other terms that Purchaser may be required to “accept” to access a Supplier website will have any force or effect.

32.   SET OFF

Purchaser may set off any Losses that Purchaser may have against Supplier against any performance or payment due to Supplier under any Order or any other contract between the parties.

Lechler  Inc.  ("Lechler")  is  offering  for  sale  its  products  and  services (collectively  and  individually,  the  "Product(s)")  identified  herein,  subject  to  the following  terms  and  conditions (the "Terms and Conditions" or the “Agreement”). The Terms and Conditions set forth the legally binding terms with respect to the purchase of the Product(s). The Customer (as identified by purchasers of the Product(s) and/or services  offered by Lechler) ("Customer"), in consideration  of the  mutual covenants, agreements  and  provisions  set  forth  herein  and  hereon,  hereby  agrees  that  the  purchase  of  the  Product(s) offered by Lechler shall be subject to and in accordance with the following Terms and Conditions:

1.   ORDERS FOR PRODUCT(S), APPLICABILITY

All  Customer  order(s)  for  Product(s)  shall  be  subject  to  these  Terms  and  Conditions  and,  if  applicable,  an authorized  quotation  issued  by  Lechler.  Such  order(s),  if  accepted by  Lechler,  shall  have significance as a reference document only. Lechler and the Customer, hereinafter sometimes referred to as  the  “Party”  or  “Parties,”  hereby  agree  that  these  Terms  and  Conditions  shall  govern  and  control  the relationship  between Lechler  and  the  Customer,  that  the  Terms  and  Conditions  contained  herein  shall supersede the terms  and conditions  contained  in a Customer-issued  order, and that any  deviation from these Terms  and  Conditions  needs  to  be  expressly  agreed  upon  in  writing by  Lechler  and  the Customer. Lechler reserves  the right to refuse  orders  in  its  sole  discretion, or to accept such  orders  on a separate contract form, or to limit the types and amounts of the Product(s) ordered. Acceptance of or payment for any of the Products constitutes Customer’s agreement to these Terms and Conditions.

2.   PRICES

Prices for the Product(s) shall be the then current prices for such Product(s) in effect at the time of acceptance of an order by Lechler or in accordance with an authorized and valid Lechler quotation. Prices are exclusive of all charges  or levies  of any  nature  including all  federal, state,  municipal  or  other  governmental excise, sales, use, occupational or like taxes now in force or enacted in the future and, therefore, are subject to an  increase  in  amount  equal  to  any  tax  Lechler  may  be  required  to  collect  or  pay  upon  the  sale  or delivery  of  Product(s)  purchased.  If  a  certificate  of  exemption  or  similar  document  is  required  in  order  to exempt the sale from sales or use tax liability, Customer will obtain and furnish evidence of such exemption at time  of  placement  of  order.  All  prices  are  subject  to  adjustment  on  account  of  changes  in  specifications, quantities, shipment arrangements, and the  like  or the  inclusion  of terms  and  conditions  which  had  not been part of any valid price quotation issued by Lechler.

3.   PAYMENT TERMS; REVOCATION OF CREDIT

Payment of all invoice amounts shall be made in United States Dollars and by the date and terms set forth on the  invoice.  Overdue  and  unpaid  invoice  amounts  shall  bear  interest  at  the  rate  of  1.5% (percent)  per  month (annual  rate  of  18  percent).  The  obligation  of  Lechler  to  ship  the  Product(s)  or  otherwise  perform hereunder shall be subject to the then current credit terms  and policies  as  established by Lechler from time  to  time.  Further,  Lechler  reserves  the  right  at  any  time  when,  in  its  opinion  and  sole  discretion, Customer's  financial  condition  or  other  circumstances  warrants  it,  to  revoke,  alter  or  suspend  any  credit already extended, or to require full or partial payments in advance of any shipment or other performance, or to otherwise  defer  or  decline  to  make  shipments  under  Agreement  and  the  respective  Customer  order  and/or terminate  this  Agreement  or  any order  accepted  hereunder  without  liability  to  Customer,  except  reimbursement for payments already made to the cancelled order.

4.   SHIPMENT

Delivery of all products furnished hereunder shall be either ex works (EXW), Incoterms 2020, Lechler or  to  be  defined  in  writing  between  the  customer  and  Lechler.  The  risk  of  loss,  title  in  and  right  of possession of the Product(s) and responsibility for all transportation expenses shall pass to the Customer upon delivery  to  the  carrier.  Subject  to  Lechler's  right  to  stop  shipment  of  Products  already  in  transit,  such carrier shall thereafter be deemed to be acting for Customer regardless of the carrier used or the freight terms. Shipment will be made "best way," either prepaid or collect, as requested by Customer. If Customer requests prepaid  shipment,  actual  charges  incurred  shall  be  billed  and  shall  be  due  and  payable  to  Lechler  in accordance  with  Lechler's  regular  payment  terms.  Lechler  will  not  assume  any  liability  in connection  with  such  shipment, nor  shall  any  carrier  be  its  agent.  All  shipping  dates  quoted  or  otherwise agreed to by Lechler are estimates  only. Lechler will use its reasonable efforts to meet scheduled dates, but assumes no liability for failure to do so. In the event that an order remains in Lechler’s warehouse for more than 14 days, Lechler has the right  at  its  sole  discretion  to  either:  (i)  deliver  product  to  Customer  and  invoice  Customer,  or  (ii)  charge  a restocking fee of 25% of the invoiced price and sell the Product(s) to third parties. Any extension beyond the 14 day period specified herein shall require the express written consent of Lechler.  Lechler  shall  retain  title  to  all  goods  delivered  until  payment  of  the  entire  invoice  amount  has  been received  by  Lechler;  and  customer  shall  execute  and  deliver  to  Lechler  such  documents  as Lechler may require evidencing its interests in the goods.

5.  FORCE MAJEURE

Lechler  shall  not  be  responsible  for  delays  or  non-performance  directly  or  indirectly  caused by governmental  regulations  or  requirements,  acts  of  God,  unavailability  of  materials,  work  stoppages,  slow-downs, boycotts  or other causes  beyond Lechler's  reasonable  control. In the  event  of delay  due to any such  cause,  time  for  delivery  shall  be  extended  for  a  period  of  time  equal  to  the  duration  of  the  delay,  and Customer  shall  not  be  entitled  to  refuse  delivery  or  otherwise  be  relieved  of  any  obligations  hereunder,  or have any claims against Lechler.

6.   LIMITED WARRANTY

Unless otherwise specified in an authorized quotation from Lechler, all Products offered by Lechler are warranted to the original purchaser of the Product(s) ("Purchaser") to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months. During the term of the  warranty,  Lechler  will  replace  any  Product(s)  or  part(s)  thereof  which  prove  to  be  defective  in material  and  workmanship.  A  replacement  will  not  be  made  for  damage  due  to  misuse,  abuse,  neglect, accident,  or  improper  installation.  A  replacement  will  not  be  made  for  any  damage  incurred  during  the shipping process. Lechler is not responsible for, and will not pay, any labor charges, damage incurred during installation, repair,  or  replacement,  damage  incurred  to  other  related  part(s),  injuries,  loss  of  income,  incidental  and consequential damages, damages or any other loss whatsoever connected therewith.

Warranty Terms:

1. Enforcement of Warranty

(i)  Notice: The  Purchaser  shall  notify  Lechler  in  writing  of  any  defects  in  the  Product(s)  that  the Purchaser has detected and requires to be corrected under this Warranty. Such notice shall be made without delay, but in any case within ten (10) days of and during the term of the Warranty. The notice shall contain a description of the defect and a description of the probable cause of it if available.

(ii)  Remedy: If,  after  Lechler  has  conducted  appropriate  tests  and  inspections  as  determined  by Lechler at its sole discretion, the Product(s) or a part thereof is found to have defects that fall within this Warranty, exclusive remedy shall be made, at the sole option and discretion of Lechler, by either repairing the defects or faults, or by supplying the respective correct Product or part of the Product to the Purchaser. Either Lechler or the Purchaser or a third party shall perform repairs, at Lechler’s sole discretion.
 

1. Precondition for Warranty Handling

This  Warranty is  given  on the  condition precedent that the Product(s)  is  in all respects  installed,  operated, handled,  serviced  and  maintained  properly  and  is  running  under  normal  operating  conditions.
(i) Exclusions: Excluded from the Warranty are, and Lechler shall have no responsibility for damages  of any  kind as  a result of  one  of the  following  events: the repair and replacement  of the Product(s)  or any part thereto due to  normal  wear and tear, vandalism, accidents, negligence,  or otherwise  without any fault of Lechler; repairs, alterations or adjustments to the Product(s) performed or originated by the Purchaser  or  any  third  party  without  Lechler 's  prior  written  consent;  unsuitable  raw  or  working materials have been used when operating the Product(s); unreasonable use, misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, modification, reengineering, neglect, lack of maintenance, or use after the Product(s) is significantly worn. The Warranty described above applies only to Products manufactured by Lechler.
(ii) Report of Date of Installation: The Purchaser shall notify Lechler in writing of the exact date of installation of the Product(s); this obligation shall constitute another condition precedent for this Warranty.

1. Defective Part(s)

(i)  Transportation: The  Purchaser  shall  bear  the  cost  and  risk  of  transport  of  defective  Product(s)  or  any part  thereof  to  Lechler's  facility,  while  Lechler  shall  bear  the  cost  and  risk  of  transport  of repaired or replacement Product(s) or any part thereof to the port of destination. Lechler will pay for the  ocean/ground  freight  using  the  same  method  of  transportation  and  port  of  destination  than  for  the original shipment.  Lechler will not be responsible for additional duties charged for bringing a shipment of "warranted item" into any country and Lechler will not refund duties already paid by the Purchaser for the defective Product(s) or any part thereof.

(ii) Defective Part(s) and their Return: At Lechler's request, defective part(s) replaced in accordance with this Warranty shall be placed at the disposal for inspection and analysis of Lechler’s service personnel.  Any  defective  part(s)  shall  not  be  returned  without  authorization  of  Lechler;  instead, Lechler  will  determine at its  sole  discretion  whether the  defective part(s) will be returned to  Lechler or disposed of.

1. Payments due by the Purchaser

(i)  Monies  Due:  Any  monies  due  to  be  paid by  the  Purchaser  to  Lechler  shall  be  paid  in  full,  and Lechler shall credit the Purchaser for any warranty claims separately, if necessary.

(ii)  Deductions: Should  the  Purchaser  make  any  deductions,  Lechler  shall  forthwith  be  discharged from  the  performance  of  its  obligations  under  this  Warranty  until  the  Purchaser  has  paid  Lechler such deduction in full.

1. Collections

Should the need arise to employ professional collection agents  and/or attorneys  to  effect payment  of any monies  due  under  any portion  of  this  Agreement,  all  such  costs  incidental  to  collection,  including  court costs, reasonable attorney fees, through any appeal necessary, will be borne by the Customer/Purchaser.

1. Other Exclusions

All  claims  beyond  those  allowed  in  these  Terms and  Conditions  for  any  loss  or  damage  from  whatever cause arising,  including  damage to the Purchaser's  property, shall be  excluded and  hereby  waived by the Purchaser unless such claim is made based on intentional bad acts or gross negligence by the owner, officers,  or  executives  of  Lechler.  In  such  case,  damages  shall  be  limited  to  those  that  are  reasonably foreseeable as a result of the intentional bad acts or gross negligence.

THE  WARRANTIES  SET  FORTH  IN  THIS  SECTION  ARE  EXCLUSIVE  AND  IN  LIEU  OF  ALL OTHER  WARRANTIES  WHETHER  STATUTORY,  EXPRESSED  OR  IMPLIED,  AND  THE  WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARISING FROM THE COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE ARE HEREBY  EXCLUDED.  THE  REMEDIES  PROVIDED  HEREIN ARE  CUSTOMER'S  SOLE  AND  EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY FAILURE BY LECHLER TO COMPLY WITH ITS WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS. CORRECTION OF THE NONCONFORMITIES IN THE MANNER AND FOR THE PERIOD  OF  TIME  PROVIDED  HEREIN  SHALL  CONSTITUTE  COMPLETE  FULFILLMENT  OF LECHLER'S   OBLIGATIONS   REGARDING   DEFECTIVE   PRODUCT(S),   WHETHER   THE CLAIMS  BY  THE  CUSTOMER  ARE  BASED  IN  CONTRACT,  IN  TORT  (INCLUDING  NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE.

7.   INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Lechler  may  discontinue,  without liability,  delivery  of Product(s) if, in  its  opinion and sole  discretion, their use constitutes, or may create the risk of, patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret infringement.  Lechler  makes  no  warranty  against  patent,  copyright,  trademark  or  trade  secret  or  other infringement  by  Product(s)  if  designed  to  Customer's  specifications,  or  if  used  in  combination  with  non-Lechler  supplied  equipment  or  devices,  and  if  a  claim,  suit  or  action  is  based  thereon,  Customer  shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lechler therefrom.

8.   LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

Lechler  will  not  be  liable  to  Customer  under  this  Agreement,  whether  in  contract,  in  tort  (including negligence)  under  any  warranty  or  otherwise  for  any  special,  indirect,  incidental  or  consequential  loss  or damage,  or  loss  of  profits  or  revenues  even  if  Lechler  has  been  advised  of  the  possibilities  of  such damages. The remedies set forth in Sections 6 and 7 this Agreement are exclusive, and Lechler's liability for  damages  to  the  Customer  for  any  cause whatsoever,  including  performance  or  non-performance  by Lechler  or  Product(s)  provided  hereunder,  regardless  of  the  form  of  the  action,  under  any  warranty  or otherwise will be limited to the remedies provided therein.

9. CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT BY CUSTOMER

Orders  accepted  by  Lechler  cannot  be  canceled  or  shipments  postponed  except  by  written  notice  to Lechler.  In the event that Customer cancels or postpones an order(s) or any part thereof, Lechler’s standard cancellation or postponement charges will apply.

10. CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT BY LECHLER

Should Lechler become aware of circumstances or otherwise be caused to anticipate that Customer will not render performance, or should Lechler have doubts as to Customer’s creditworthiness, Lechler may suspend any outstanding deliveries resulting from any existing agreement with Customer or to make said deliveries  only  upon  cash  with  order  or  by  Credit  Card.  If  Customer  fails  to  meet  such  a  request  within  a reasonable period of time, Lechler may cancel the Agreement and demand damages.

11.  STORAGE

In the event the Purchaser fails to take delivery of the Goods within fourteen (14) days following notification that such Goods are ready for delivery, Lechler or Lechler’s sub-supplier shall be entitled, at its sole discretion and on behalf of the Purchaser, to place the Goods into storage. All costs and expenses associated with such storage, including but not limited to storage fees, insurance, and handling charges, shall be borne solely by the Purchaser.

Upon placement into storage, the Goods shall be deemed delivered to the Purchaser, and Lechler or Lechler’s sub-supplier shall be entitled to issue an invoice and demand payment upon presentation of a warehouse receipt or equivalent document in lieu of any bill of lading or other delivery documentation otherwise required under the Agreement.

Risk of loss or damage to the Goods shall pass to the Purchaser upon placement into storage. Title to the Goods shall pass in accordance with the terms set forth in the Shipment clause of this Agreement. For the purposes of this clause, “Goods” shall be deemed to include any property of the Purchaser that has been processed, altered, or worked on by Lechler or Lechler’s sub-supplier.

12.  DEFAULT

1. Any of the following will constitute an act of default hereunder. Customer (i) is or becomes insolvent or a party to any bankruptcy or receivership proceeding or any similar action affecting the financial condition or property of Customer and such proceeding has not been dissolved within 30 days; (ii) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (iii) ceases doing business in the normal course.
2. In the event an act of default shall occur, Lechler shall have the right to and may elect any or all of the following remedies which shall be cumulative and not exclusive: (i) Declare the particular order out of which the default arises  to be immediately terminated; (ii) Declare, at its  option, all charges  incurred but unpaid relative to the order to be immediately due and payable; Exercise any or all remedies specified in this Agreement or any supplement associated herewith; and (iii) Pursue each and every remedy available at law or in equity.

13.  GOVERNING LAW

This  Agreement  and  any  order  accepted  hereunder  shall  be  governed  by  and  interpreted,  construed  and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, exclusive of its conflict of laws provisions.

14.  ASSIGNMENT

Customer shall not delegate any duties  or assign any rights or claims under this  Agreement without Lechler's prior written consent, and any such attempted delegation or assignment shall be void and constitute an act of default according to Section 11.

15.  COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

Customer, this  Agreement and all Product(s) purchased  hereunder are subject to all laws, regulations, orders or  other  restrictions  that  may  now  or  hereafter  be  imposed  by  the  government  of  the  United  States  or  any agency thereof, including but not limited to all regulations relating to the sale, export, re-export or redistribution of equipment.

16.  GENERAL

1. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are found invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, such provisions are, to that extent, deemed omitted, but this Agreement and the remainder of its provisions shall otherwise remain in effect.
2. No provision of this Agreement shall be deemed waived, amended or modified by either Party, unless such waiver, amendment or modification is in writing and signed by the Parties.
3. The  waiver  of  one  default  under  this  Agreement  shall  not  be  deemed  a  waiver  of  subsequent  or  similar defaults.
4. Each order under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate contract and default by either Party arising out of a particular order shall not constitute or be deemed to constitute a default of any other order or this Agreement itself. No lawsuit, regardless of form, arising out of this Agreement may be brought more than two years after the cause of action occurs.

THESE  TERMS  AND  CONDITIONS  SHALL  SUPERSEDE  AND  TAKE  PRECEDENCE  OVER  ALL PROPOSALS, CUSTOMER PURCHASE ORDERS OR ANY OTHER WRITTEN OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  BETWEEN  THE  PARTIES,  EXCEPT  AS  OTHERWISE  PROVIDED  HEREIN.  RECEIPT  BY THE  CUSTOMER  OF  PRODUCT(S)  HEREUNDER  SHALL  BE  DEEMED  CONCLUSIVE  EVIDENCE OF CUSTOMER’S AGREEMENT THAT THE PURCHASE, USE AND POSSESSION OF PRODUCT(S) ARE GOVERNED EXCLUSIVELY BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Valid from May 27, 2026
Lechler, Inc.  •  445 Kautz Road, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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