Standard Terms and Conditions
1. USE AND VALIDITY
All deliveries are subject to the following terms and conditions,
unless they are waived by express written agreement.
Buyer specifying particular terms in orders etc. is not regarded as
derogating from the terms below, unless AVIT-Systems A / S
(hereafter AVIT-Systems) has approved in writing.
2. OFFER / ORDER
Agreement between buyer and AVIT-Systems is not considered
concluded before AVIT-Systems has sent an order confirmation. Any
objections to content in order confirmation must be in writing and
received by AVIT-Systems before delivery and within 5 working days
after order confirmation date.
Canceling or changing an order can only happen with AVIT-Systems'
written approval. Buyer must compensate for AVIT-Systems' costs and
losses from cancellations or changes, however
3. RATES
Our prices are, unless else is stated, exclusive current VAT,
other taxes, duties, fees, freight etc.
Documented changes in exchange rates, tariffs or other costs
included in AVIT-Systems' prices or changes representing an
addition, and occurring after AVIT-Systems' deviation from order
confirmation or offer, having an increasing effect on the stated
prices are debited in addition hereto.
By devaluing the selected currency by more than 2% AVIT-Systems
reserves the right to suspend all deliveries and/or adjust its
prices accordingly.
4. PAYMENT
Unless otherwise agreed, the purchase price for all supplies,
partial as well as complete; due for payment net cash upon
delivery. If buyer can not receive the supply at the agreed time,
purchase price is due for payment when the supply is reported ready
for delivery by AVIT-Systems.
AVIT-Systems reserves the right to change the agreed terms of
payment, if buyers solvency is weakened after agreement is
entered.
If purchaser fails to pay the purchase price before payment
deadline, AVIT-System can from the due date, charge interest at
1.5% of the purchase price per started month.
Purchaser is ineligible to withhold any portion of the purchase
price as security for fulfillment of any counterclaims relating to
other deliveries, and such retention is considered a significant
violation of the agreement.
Any discount is granted only if all outstanding arrears for
previous deliveries are paid.
Minimum amount equal to 10% of the agreed purchase price excluding
VAT.
5. RETENTION OF TITLE
AVIT-Systems retains title to any delivery until payment
occurred.
6. DELIVERY
Delivery times listed are approximate and not binding, unless
otherwise is specifically agreed and confirmed in writing by
AVIT-Systems.
Delivery is ex warehouse AVIT-Systems' stock in Aalborg, unless
otherwise agreed.
If any special agreement regarding delivery is made, this happens
at purchasers expense and risk. Is there in such an agreement
referred to a delivery clause, this delivery clause must be
construed in accordance to the valid INCOTERMS at the time of
conclusion.
7. DRAWINGS AND DESCRIPTIONS
All drawings and technical documents related to the delivery or
documentation of that which is forwarded by one party to another,
before or after the conclusion must remain the sending party's
property. Purchaser warrants that drawings, technical documents
etc. supplied by the latter as well as the final product produced
according to such plans, technical documents etc. does not infringe
third party intellectual property rights. If a third party asserts
that his intellectual property rights are infringed, AVIT-Systems
is entitled to stop the production and/or delivery of goods.
8. INVESTIGATION REQUIRED
Purchaser is immediately upon receipt of a delivery obligated to
undertake necessary research to determine any deficiencies. The
purchaser's obligation also relates to technical capacity of the
product.
9. COMPLAINTS
Purchaser shall give a written notice of defects directly to
AVIT-Systems immediately after the situation has been discovered or
should have been discovered. This also applies to complaints
regarding volume differences.
The notice must include delivery date, a specification of the
deficiencies and the time of detection of the deficiency. For
whatever reason the deficiency is not filed, the purchaser forfeits
its objections, if he does not, within one year after delivery file
his complaint to AVIT-Systems.
It is AVIT-Systems' decision if a deficiency must be remedied by
replacement, repair or by informing the purchaser a reasonable
proportional reduction.
If purchaser does not inform AVIT-system on a deficiency
within stated time limit, purchaser loses his right to submit
complaints.
In case of complaint, purchaser is not entitled to dispose over the
delivery or return it to the AVIT-system without its written
consent. By unwarranted complaints AVIT-Systems reserves the right
to charge its costs relating thereto.
Complaints concerning invoice shall be submitted in writing within
8 days after receipt of invoice.
10. RESPONSIBILITY
AVIT-Systems' liability can not exceed the price paid. Additional
requirements, including additional costs, loss of operation or
profit, or other losses can not, regardless reason, be maintained
towards AVIT-Systems. AVIT-Systems` liability for deficiencies is
always and in all circumstances limited to AVIT-Systems' discretion
either to replace, repair or to notify the buyer a reasonable
proportional reduction of the purchase price on the delivery in
question. Customer can not make other remedies applicable.
Purchaser may rescind agreements, if deficiencies are not remedied
within a reasonable time after purchasers complaint.
If the agreement is rescind by either party as a result of
deficiency, the purchaser is entitled to a refund of the price paid
against placing the complete delivery at AVIT-Systems'
disposal.
AVIT-Systems has no responsibility for any defects other than those
specified in this section. Any delay in delivery will not entitle
the purchaser to exercise any remedies.
11. FORCE MAJEURE
Purchaser is not entitled to compensation or to terminate the
contract in case of lack of delivery, if due to force majeure. If
the force majeure circumstances continue for more than three
months, purchaser is free to terminate the agreement without any
requirement for compensation.
Force majeure exists if AVIT-Systems or its subcontractor is
prevented from fulfilling his obligations as a result of war, civil
war, insurrection, government restrictions, import and export ban,
natural disasters, including but not limited to earthquakes,
surges, extensive flooding, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, and
labor disputes, strikes, fires or similar, which should not have or
could have been foreseen by the parties at the time of conclusion
of this agreement or related agreements.
12. PRODUCT LIABILITY
When damage to property which, by its nature, intended for
professional use, AVIT-Systems is solely responsible for following
rules:
I) AVIT-Systems is not responsible for damage to real or personal
property which occurs, while goods are in possession of
purchaser.
II) AVIT-Systems is not responsible for damage to products
manufactured by purchaser or to products incorporating such
products, or for damage to real or personal property as the
purchasers product may cause due to a defect in the product .
III) AVIT-Systems is not responsible for operating loss, loss of
profit or other indirect loss. AVIT-Systems' liability can not
exceed the price paid. AVIT-Systems is responsible only for one
year from time of delivery.
To the extent AVIT-Systems is imposed product liability towards
third party, purchaser is obliged to keep AVIT-Systems indemnified
to the same extent as AVIT-Systems' liability is limited under this
condition.
In case of injury caused by the goods and in case of damage to
property which, by their nature are intended for non occupational
use, AVIT-Systems is liable in accordance with product liability
law
If a third party claim against one of the parties for compensation
under this provision, that party shall promptly notify the other
party.
13. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
Any controversy or dispute between the parties concerning
interpretation or scope of these terms and conditions is determined
by the district court.