Summit Communications, Inc., ("Summit") makes all
sales of products and services ("Products") to Customer
("Customer") subject to the following Terms and Conditions,
("Terms and Conditions"):
1. ACCEPTANCE / PRICING
Summit's acceptance of all orders, however made, is
expressly conditioned upon Customers consent, either expressed or implied, to
these Terms and Conditions. Summit's sales of Products to Customer are made on
an all sales final basis and are purchased at Customer's own risk. Summit will
not accept and expressly objects to and rejects, any other terms and conditions
(whether written or oral) originating from Customer that purport to modify, add
to, or otherwise vary the terms and conditions stated here in. Customer's will
have deemed to accept these Terms and Conditions by any of the following: a)
placing an order for Products via approved method which includes telephone,
online, written acknowledgment or other act or expression of acceptance, b)
Customers offer to purchase Products from Summit, c) Customers acceptance of
shipment from Summit and d) Customers payment for any Products. Customer
expressly agrees Summit will not be bound by any terms and conditions set forth
by Customer unless previously agreed to by Summit management in writing. Summit
may require Customer to notate on the face of each submitted purchase order
that the terms of this agreement control; provided however, if Customer fails
to include any such notation, Summit and Customer agree that the Terms and
Conditions of this agreement shall still control.
Pricing for all Products are displayed online and applicable
discounts are shown after logging into Customer's account or set by agreed upon
pricing arrangements and do not include applicable; duties, taxes, freight,
shipping costs and other charges or fees. Such fees may be for special
packaging, requested labeling, permits, certificates, customs documents and
other special requests. Summit may charge a handling fee for orders where
additional packaging or services are required. The minimum charge for
additional handling fee(s) is $5.00 US Dollars. Quotations generated online or
by Summit sale(s) personnel are valid for 30 days unless otherwise specified in
writing. Quotations may include shipping estimates and actual shipping charges
may vary. In such cases actual shipping charges may be billed. Summit is not
responsible for discrepancies / typographical errors: made by Summit, online,
or those listed on product specification sheets created by the manufacturers
represented. Pricing is subject to change at any time without notice.
2. INVENTORY / BACK ORDERS / SPECIAL ORDERS / ADVANCE ORDERS
Summit does its best to maintain stock levels on most items
offered. If an item is out of stock or on backorder Summit will notify Customer
and do its best to provide of an estimated ship date based on the delivery
schedule provided by the manufacturer. Summit will do its best to inform of
manufacture delays that it is made aware of, but will not be held liable for
late delivery, missed shipments, installation delays or dates or other related
deadlines out of its control. Summit will fulfill orders and backorders as soon
as possible. Customers desiring to purchase Products not normally stocked, or
Products not listed on the website may be special ordered. Special orders are
non-cancelable and non-refundable and may require pre-payment in full. Summit
accepts (and in some cases requires) prepaid advance orders to guarantee future
stock for specific items.
3. SHIPMENT / TITLE / RISK OF LOSS / TAXES / SHORTAGES
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, delivery will be made in
accordance with Summit's shipping policy that is in place on the date of order.
Title to the Products shall pass to Customer upon delivery of the Products to
a) common carrier or b) Customer's representative at Summit's dock. Summit's
delivery of the Products shall be Ex Works (Incoterms 2010) Summit's shipping
point unless otherwise indicated in writing, with all risk of loss, damage,
theft or destruction passing to Customer at such point, subject to Summit's
rights under applicable law. No such loss, damage, theft or destruction to the
Products, in whole or in part, shall impair the obligations of Customer under
this agreement, all of which shall continue in full force and effect. Summit
shall not be liable for any shipping delays. Customer shall bear all applicable
federal, state, municipal or other governmental tax, as well as any applicable
import or customs duties, license fees and similar charges, however designated
or levied on the sale of Products (or delivery thereof) or measured by the
purchase price paid for the Products. Customer must notify Summit, by
contacting Summit within three (3) business days after delivery of any claimed
shortages or rejections. Failure to give such notice of a claim will be deemed
an acceptance in full of any such delivery. Approval of any short shipment
claim is in Summit's sole power and discretion. In the event that Summit grants
a short shipment claim, Summit will provide the missing items or issue a credit
memo at its sole discretion.
4. SECURITY INTEREST
Customer grants Summit security interest in all Products
sold under these Terms and Conditions and to all Products now or hereafter
purchased and or acquired by Customer from Summit, and to any proceeds thereof,
until the purchase price and any other amounts due to Summit have been paid in
their entirety. Customer hereby authorizes Summit to prepare and file any
financing statement listing the Products as collateral and to file such
financing statement in such filing offices as Summit deems appropriate.
Customer further agrees promptly to execute any other documents requested by
Summit in order to protect Summit's security interest in said Products. Upon
any default by Customer of any of its obligations to Summit, Summit shall have
all the rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial
Code, which rights and remedies shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
5. PAYMENT
Summit accepts payment via wire transfer, PayPal, draft, or
major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express).
International orders require payment in advance via wire transfer including a
$35.00 US Dollar fee unless otherwise noted. If the order is under $1000.00 US
Dollars a major credit card may be accepted. A copy of the purchasing
individual's government issued picture identification along with a copy of the
front and back of the credit card being used are required. If Summit is unable
to verify the authenticity of the Customer and credit card the order will be
denied. All products are sold in US Dollars.
6. RETURNS
Product returns or exchanges may be approved on a case by
case basis at Summit's sole discretion and are limited to the terms set forth
in Summit's return merchandise authorization ("RMA") policies and
procedures, which are located on Summit's website. These policies and
procedures may be modified in any manner by Summit at any time without notice.
All returns must be accompanied by a RMA from Summit. All returns are subject
to in-house credit only.
7. WARRANTY
Summit makes no warranties whatsoever on any products it
does not manufacture and passes through any manufacturer warranties issued for
the products it represents. Warranty returns are subject to the individual
manufacturer's warranty return policy. Warranties vary by manufacturer.
Customer agrees to consult the manufacturer of the product purchased regarding
their warranty policy prior to contacting Summit. If the Product purchased is
determined to be within the manufacturers' warranty policy Summit may assist in
obtaining warranty service. If Customer has trouble obtaining warranty service
from the manufacturer contact Summit for individual manufacture warranty procedures.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SUMMIT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTAL,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR
NATURE ALLEDGED TO HAVE RESULTED FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. SUMMIT DOES NOT
WARRANT THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. SUMMIT SHALL HAVE NO DUTY TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS
CUSTOMER FROM AND AGAINST ANY OR ALL DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED BY CUSTOMER
ARISING FROM THE INFRINGEMENT OR VIOLATION OF ANY PATENTS, TRADEMARKS,
COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS BY ANY PRODUCTS. SUMMIT MAKES NO
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER TERMS OR CONDITIONS TO
THE CONTRARY, SUMMIT'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO THE ALLEGED LIABILITY.
8. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
Customer shall be in default under this agreement upon the
happening of any of the following events or conditions: a) default by Customer
on payment of any installment, invoice, bill or any other indebtedness or
obligation now or hereafter owed by Customer to Summit, b) default in the
performance of any obligation, covenant or liability contained in this
agreement or any other agreement or document between Customer to Summit, c) any
inaccuracy with respect to any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished by Customer, d) dissolution, termination of existence, insolvency,
business failure, or discontinuance of Customer's business or the appointment
of a receiver for any part of the property of, or assignment for the benefit of
creditors by, Customer or the commencement of any proceedings under any
bankruptcy reorganization or arrangement laws by or against Customer or the
attachment, levy, seizure or garnishment of any of Customer's property, rights,
assets (contingent or otherwise) including the Products, or e) any change in
control of the ownership or management of Customer, unless prior to the
occurrence of such change of control Summit shall have been notified in writing
and Customer shall have obtained Summit's prior written approval to such change
in control.
9. REMEDIES OF SUMMIT
A. In
General. Upon the occurrence of any event of default or any time thereafter,
Summit may, at its option and without notice to Customer, exercise one or more
of the following remedies as Summit, in its sole discretion, shall elect: 1)
declare immediately due and payable all outstanding invoices under this or any
other contract and demand or, without demand, sue for amounts then due or thereafter
accruing under this invoice or under any other invoice, bill or other document
evidencing Customer's indebtedness to Summit, 2) suspend deliveries as to any
or all Products, 3) take possession of the Products wherever found and for this
purpose enter upon any premises of Customer and remove the Products, without
court order or other process of law, without any liability for damages, suit,
action or other proceeding by Customer as a result of such entry and/or
removal, 4) cause Customer, at its expense, to promptly return the Products to
Summit in good, like-new condition, 5) sell the Products, or any part thereof
at public or private sale (for cash or credit) at such time or times as Summit
shall determine, free and clear of any rights of Customer, and if notice
thereof is required by law, any notice in writing of any such sale by Summit to
Customer not less than ten (10) days prior to the date thereof shall constitute
reasonable notice thereof to Customer, and 6) exercise any and all rights
accruing to Summit under any applicable contract or law upon a default by
Customer, including all rights and remedies accorded to Summit's or secured
parties under the Uniform Commercial Code.
B. Mitigation
of Damages. Should Summit repossess any of the Products because of Customer's
default, Summit may make a commercially reasonable effort to sell such Products
at a reasonable price to a third party, provided, however, that Summit shall
have no obligation to actively seek out and solicit potential third party
Customers for said Products.
C. Collection
Costs. In the event of any default on the part of Customer hereunder, Customer
shall pay any and all collection costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees
and costs, incurred by Summit.
D. Rights and
Remedies Not Exclusive. No right or remedy conferred upon or reserved to Summit
by this agreement shall be exclusive of any other right or remedy provided
herein or by law. All rights or remedies conferred upon Summit by this
agreement and by law shall be cumulative and in addition to any other right or
remedy available to Summit.
10. TIME OF THE ESSENSE
Time is of the essence with respect to each of the
provisions of this agreement.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
Customer agrees to indemnify and hold Summit and its
officers, directors, servants, employees, agents and advisors harmless from and
against any and all claims, damages, costs, expenses (including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) or liabilities that may
result, in whole or in part, from any third party using the Products provided
under this agreement. Any defense provided hereunder shall be by counsel of
Summit's choice.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In the event that any of the Products malfunction and such
malfunction leads to damage or injuries to the Products, to Customers business,
the end-user's business, to other equipment, or residence, or to employees or
to other persons, Summit shall not be liable for such damages or injuries.
Customer understands and agrees that if Summit shall be found liable for loss
or damage caused by failure of Summit to perform any of Summit's obligations
hereunder or the failure of the Products in any respect whatsoever, Summit's
liability shall be limited to the price paid for such Products, and this
liability shall be exclusive. Customer understands and agrees that the
provisions or this section shall apply if loss or damage, irrespective of cause
or origin, results directly or indirectly to persons or property, from
performance or non-performance of any of Summit's obligations or from
negligence, active or otherwise, of Summit, or its agents, servants, assignees
or employees.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SUMMIT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF REVENUE,
PROFIT, USE OF DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND
REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY
TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SUMMIT
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES.
THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL APPLY WHETHER ANY
CLAIM IS BASED UPON PRICIPLES OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT,
BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY, PRINCIPLES OF INDEMNITY OR CONTRIBUTION, OR
OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT WILL SUMMIT'S LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER EXCEED THE PURCHASE
PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM.
13. ASSIGNMENT
This agreement and all rights, obligations and performance
hereunder may not be assigned by Customer without prior written consent of
Summit.
14. WAIVER No delay or omission by Summit to exercise any
right or power shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a
waiver thereof. A waiver by Summit of any term, condition or agreements to be
performed by Customer or any breach thereof shall not be construed to be a
waiver of any succeeding breach thereof or of any other term, condition or
agreement herein contained. No change, waiver, or discharge hereof shall be valid
unless presented in writing to Summit and signed by an authorized
representative of Summit.
15. SEVERABLITY
If any section, term, condition or portion of this agreement
shall be found to be illegal or void as being against public policy, it shall
be stricken and the remainder of this document shall stand as the original.
16. GOVERNING LAW / VENUE / JURISDITION
This agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the state of Ohio without regard to the conflicts of law
provisions thereof. ALL SALES TRANSACTIONS EXCLUDE THE APPLICATION OF THE 1980
UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALES OF GOODS, IF
OTHERWISE APPLICABLE. All claims, actions, disputes, controversies or suits
shall be litigated exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction in
Greene County, Ohio, United States. Each party specifically consents to service
of process by and the jurisdiction of and venue in those courts and Customer,
if not a resident of the United States, hereby appoints the Secretary of State
of Ohio as its agent for service of process in the United States.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT / MODIFICATION
The parties intend this agreement to be the complete
statement of the terms of their agreement. This agreement replaces and
supersedes any prior agreements between them with respect to the subject matter
hereof. No course of prior dealing or usage of trade shall be relevant to amend
or interpret this agreement. This agreement may not be changed, modified or
amended except by an instrument in writing signed by both Summit and Customer.
18. NON-SOLICITATION
Customer agrees that during the term of this agreement and
for a period of eighteen (18) months following the expiration or termination of
this agreement, Customer shall not, without the prior written consent, either
separately or on behalf of or through any third party (i) directly or
indirectly, solicit, entice or persuade or attempt to solicit, entice or
persuade any employee of Summit or its affiliates to leave the services of
Summit for any reason, or (ii) hire or attempt to hire any such persons.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Customer agrees to comply with the laws, regulations and
requirements of the United States. This includes, without limitation, the
applicable export control and economic sanctions laws, regulations and
requirements administered by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security
and the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control as they may
govern the export and re-export of items purchased under these Terms and
Conditions. Customer acknowledges that all Products purchased may be controlled
for export by the U.S. Department of Commerce and that the Products may require
authorization prior to export from the United States. Customer further agrees
that it will not make any payment, directly or indirectly, that would cause a
violation of the anti-bribery laws of any country or jurisdiction, including
without limitation the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act which, inter alia,
prohibits certain payments to foreign government officials for the purpose of
obtaining or retaining business. The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act
(ECOA) prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applications on
the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age
(provided the applicant has the capacity to enter into a binding contract);
because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public
assistance program; or because the applicant has in good faith, exercised any
right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The federal agency that
administers compliance with law concerning the creditor is the Federal Trade
Commission, Division of Credit Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,
Washington, SC 20580.
20. NO AGENT
It is understood that Customer is not an agent of Summit and
shall not refer to the Summit's corporate name in any of its products, services
or literature without the express written consent of the Summit.
21. NOTICES
All notices and other communications relating to this
Agreement or its terms must be either: (1) in writing and sent via first class
United States Postal Service certified or registered mail with return receipt
requested; or (2) via other similar overnight courier to Summit Wireless, Inc.,
5818 Wilmington Pike #218; Centerville, Ohio 45459. All notices sent by Summit
hereunder will be deemed received two (2) days after postmark or shipping date,
or on the day of actual receipt if earlier. In addition, Summit may provide
notices hereunder to Customer via facsimile to the facsimile number(s) Customer
provided to Summit via Customer's completion of Summit's credit application,
with such facsimile notices being deemed received upon Summit's receipt of its
facsimile machine's confirmation of successful transmission. If the day on
which such facsimile is received by Customer is not a business day or is after
five (5) p.m. on a business day, then such facsimile shall be deemed to have
been received on the next following business day.