Terms and Conditions
- Acceptance. These terms & conditions and any documents
referenced herein represent the entire agreement between the parties. These
terms and conditions supercede any previous oral or written representation
including any Purchase Order, Quotation or other similar document. Any
modification to these terms must be agreed to, in writing, by both
parties. Delivery by Bastian to Customer of the materials shall
constitute acceptance of both the materials and the terms and conditions
herein unless expressly disclaimed in writing by both parties. Customer’s
acceptance of this order shall be deemed acceptance of all of its
terms.
- Delivery. Delivery shall be FOB to the address specified
by the customer.
- Conformance. . All goods or materials are warranted
by the manufacturer to the extent of the manufacturer’s express
warranties to Bastian to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service.
- Inspection. Bastian has the right to inspect, at any
stage of manufacture or production, any goods or materials delivered.
Customer agrees to inspect the goods/material upon delivery.
- Specifications. Bastian reserves the right to
make any changes to any drawings or specifications relating to any
goods or materials being supplied to Customer. In the event
that such changes result in a change in the cost of goods ordered,
the price of such goods shall be adjusted by mutual agreement.
- Payment. Bastian has the right to apply any monies
paid by Customer towards any outstanding sums which Customer or any
of Customer’s affiliates owe to Bastian. Payment by Customer
of invoiced amount(s) shall be due fifteen (15) days from the order
date. Bastian shall invoice Customer in arrears for all accepted
modifications. The amount(s) owed are non-refundable, not subject
to set-off and do not include any taxes, tariffs, duties or other
governmental charges or expenses imposed in connection with this
transaction.
- Late Payment. Any payment or charge that
is not paid when due, shall in addition to all other remedies available
to Bastian, bear interest at a rate of one and one half (1½)
percent (%) per month or the maximum rate permitted by law (whichever
is less) for the number of days payment is delinquent. Bastian
may suspend or cancel performance if any payment is delinquent more
than ten (10) days. A reinstatement fee equal to the
costs of mobilization plus any late payment shall be payable upfront
in order to restart service after any such occurrence. If
Customer is more than ten (10) days late for payment, Bastian shall
have the right to terminate. Termination fees may be assessed at
Bastian’s
sole discretion if Bastian terminates this order for late payment.
- Modification. The functions and/or features provided
by Bastian shall be determined by Bastian. While Bastian may
modify the goods or materials at its sole discretion, the goods or
materials shall at all times provide the same core functionality
specified by customer.
- Default Time is of the essence. The occurrence of
any of the following shall constitute a default: 1) non-payment or
non-performance of any obligations; 2) any representation by customer
which is untrue or misleading at the time it was made; 3) any substantial,
uninsured loss, theft or damage to the equipment or materials while
in the possession of the customer and not paid for. Upon such
event(s), Bastian shall have the right to terminate this order as
a default, in Bastian’s sole discretion.
- Insolvency. If Customer ceases to conduct business,
becomes insolvent, is insecure, subject to a take-over, bankrupt
(involuntary or voluntary), is part of an assignment, placed in receivership
or other similar proceeding then this order may be terminated in
Bastian’s sole discretion. Upon such termination, Customer
shall immediately cease all use of any goods or materials not paid
for and cooperate with Bastian so to return such goods or materials
to Bastian. Which cooperation will include allowing Bastian to enter
Customer’s premises on which the equipment or materials are
located, in whole or part, and to remove same. Customer is to provide
to Bastian prompt notice of the circumstances described herein. Bastian
shall have all rights of recovery including but not limited to rights
of self-help, lien or replevin.
- Title. Customer shall obtain title only to goods
or materials paid for in whole. Until Bastian receives payment,
title will not pass to Customer.
- Warranties; Limitations. The goods or materials supplied
by Bastian are provided according to Customer’s specifications. Any
warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose are expressly disclaimed. Neither
party shall be liable to the other or to any third party under any
contract, negligence, strict liability or other legal or equitable
theory for (1) any loss of business; (2) any loss of goodwill; (3)
any indirect, special, punitive, exemplary, incidental or consequential
damages. In no event shall any damages or liability be in excess
of the total amount of this order.
- Customer’s Remedies. Upon written notice
by Customer, Customer has the right to cancel within five (5) business
days from date of Customer’s acknowledgement. Upon receipt
of such written notice by Bastian, Bastian will stop all work and
this order will be terminated; however, Customer will be responsible
for Bastian’s costs to date
upon receipt of written notice of cancellation by Bastian upon which
costs include allocated overhead and Bastian’s standard margin
of profit.
- Bastian’s Remedies. Should Customer be in default,
Bastian shall have the right to terminate. In such event, Bastian
shall be entitled to either recover all amounts owed and/or to take
possession of the goods or materials not paid for. Should Bastian
take possession, Bastian shall be entitled to collect the difference
between its recovery and the amount(s) owed. Customer shall have
no direct rights to resale. Bastian, at its sole option, may sue
to recover monies owed, take possession of the goods or materials,
place a lien on the property or other similar remedies. Bastian’s
rights are cumulative and non-exclusive. Bastian shall have
the right to impose a termination fee. This fee will include allocated
overhead costs, remaining amounts owed, Bastian’s standard
margin of profit and any costs (including attorneys fees) to collect.
- Assignment. These terms & conditions shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective
successors, transferees and assigns. Provided, however, any assignment
shall be void unless written consent of the other party has been
obtained.
- Force Majeure. Bastian is not responsible for any
delays, errors, acts, omissions, or interruptions caused by circumstances
beyond either party’s reasonable control, including but not
limited to: war, terrorism, natural disaster or act of God. Should
a force majeure event occur and last in excess of ninety (90) days,
either party may terminate this agreement upon written notice with
no penalty.
- Amendment. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing
and signed by both parties.
- Notices. Written notices required herein shall be
sent to the address and person listed on the order and shall be deemed
delivered upon mailing.
- Fees. Each party is responsible for their own legal
and accounting fees unless otherwise expressly provided for herein.
- Severability. If any provision of this order is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law or otherwise
invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and
effect.
- Party’s Relationship. Neither party’s a partner,
joint venturer, or agent with the other party.
- Waiver. The failure by a party to impose rights hereunder
shall not act as a waiver of any subsequent rights.
- Governing Law. This order shall be governed by and construed and interpreted by the substantive and procedural laws of the State of Indiana regardless of any choice of law provisions. The parties agree to and consent to the subject matter and personal jurisdiction of the courts sitting in Marion County, Indiana.



