TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The customer must authorize Pre-production samples as acceptable or sign- off on Aroplax form QA-105-2 before production starts.
2. Orders may not be canceled, altered or suspended except by adjustment on terms that will indemnify us against loss.
3. Promises of delivery are made in good faith and will be kept whenever possible. Unforeseen events that delay a shipment will be communicated to the customer as soon as possible and a new delivery date will be stated.
4. Unless otherwise stated, finish or polish shall be that obtained directly from the mold. Machining operations, assembly, and other finishing operations are not included unless specifically stated. Unless otherwise specified only gates will be clipped.
5. We reserve the right to deliver 10% more or less than quantity specified on the order unless otherwise specified, the difference to be paid for or allowed at the prevailing prices.
6. The quantities specified on this quotation are for uninterrupted production in a single color unless otherwise specified. A set-up charge may be billed on all orders comprising less than minimum quantity quoted.
7. Customer supplied inserts or components must deliver FOB Aroplax, unless otherwise noted.
8. Special gauges, other than our standard inspection tools, shall be furnished by the customer. Calibration certification would be the responsibility of the customer.
9. Quotations do not include 100 % inspection unless specifically agreed. The customer at his expense may make such individual inspection and only parts, which have been proved defective by the customer’s individual inspection, will be returned with a claim for credit or replacement at seller’s option.
10. Customer agrees to indemnify and hold us harmless against any loss resulting from infringement of patents or trademarks.
11. Customer agrees to pay for and accept the responsibility for any changes in molds and tools made necessary by changes in his specifications and communicated to Aroplax.
12. Our engineering department, upon your request, will assist you by submitting suggestions concerning design, construction and composition of molded parts; but, we shall not be liable on account of any such suggestions adopted by you in whole or in part.
13. Molds will be built or modified from an electronic file supplied by the customer. If no electronic file is provided, Aroplax will defer to the print. If both are provided, the electronic file will be used, and the customer assumes responsibility to ensure the electronic file and print match.
14. Mold and tooling costs, unless otherwise specified, shall be 100% due & payable with purchase order. To firms with approved credit the following may apply: 50% with purchase order, balance to be due and payable when samples are furnished to the customer. All molds and tooling furnished by the customer are to be maintained by him unless otherwise arranged with Aroplax. The quality of the finished part is dependent on the quality of the furnished tooling. Aroplax reserves the right to notify the customer of modifications needed to change the mold to meet the customers finished product requirements.
15. Aroplax reserves the right to charge a 10% release fee based on the actual purchase price of the original tooling cost. A release is defined as a customer’s request to remove the tooling from our premises.
16. Unpaid balances for a period of 60 days or more for invoiced molded parts and/or services rendered shall constitute a lien on any molds or tools in our possession.
17. Prices quoted are based on our present costs. Any increase in these costs resulting from governmental regulation, or legislation causing general increase in labor, supplier material increases, or burden shall be added to the prices herein specified.
18. All agreements and sales are subject to fires, strikes, accidents and other delays beyond our control.
19. A charge will be made for any special boxing or packing. Unless otherwise specified herein, deliveries shall be made F.O.B. Monticello, MN. Acceptance of shipment by railroad or other common carrier shall constitute delivery to you and we shall not be liable for goods in transit.
20. This merchandise is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material. The seller’s liability hereunder is limited to the purchase price of merchandise that has failed through defect. Or, at the seller’s option, to the replacing of such merchandise upon its return by the buyer, with other merchandise of the quality warranted and with due allowance made for the service rendered by the merchandise returned. Recommendations and technical information of Aroplax Corporation are believed to be reliable. However, since Aroplax Corporation cannot control the installation or use of any plastic product, they assume no responsibility for their product in the event that it does not perform as stated.
21. The issuance of a purchase order for this quote constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
22. Accounts are opened only with firms or individuals on approved credit. The seller reserves the privilege of declining to make deliveries except for cash whenever, for any reason, doubt as to the buyer’s financial responsibility develops, and shall not, in such event, be liable for non-performance of contract in whole or in part.