TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. ACCEPTANCE AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Seller agrees to be bound by, and comply with all the terms and conditions of this Purchase Order (P.O.), including any supplements thereto, and all specifications and other documents referred to in this P.O. Performance of the work called for by this order shall be deemed acceptance of this P.O. This P.O. does not constitute an acceptance by Purchaser of any offer to sell, any quotation, or any proposal. Reference in this P.O. to any such offer to sell, quotation, or any proposal shall in no way constitute a modification of any of the terms and conditions of this P.O. Except as otherwise specifically agreed to in writing by Purchaser, Purchaser hereby objects to and rejects any attempted acknowledgment or order acceptance containing terms or conditions inconsistent with or in addition to terms and conditions of this P.O., whether or not materially different therefrom, and such inconsistent or additional terms shall not be binding upon Purchaser.

2. INSPECTION AND REJECTION

All goods covered by this P.O. shall be received subject to Purchaser's right of inspection and rejection. Such right shall be extended to Purchaser's customer (including the United States Federal Government if applicable). Payment of goods delivered hereunder shall not constitute acceptance thereof, and all payments against documents shall be made with a reservation of rights by Purchaser for defects, including, without limitation, defects apparent on the face thereof Seller shall provide and maintain inspection and process control system acceptable to Purchaser for production of the goods covered hereby. Records of all inspection work by Seller shall be kept complete and available during the performance of this P.O. or for such longer period as may be specified. When goods are made to Purchaser's instructions, specifications or other requirements, Purchaser may inspect such goods at Seller's plant and any other place of manufacture during production without waiving its right subsequently to reject or revoke acceptance of such goods for undiscovered or latent defects. Seller, at its expense, shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, facilities and assistance reasonably necessary to ensure the safety and convenience of each such inspection. Failure to inspect and accept or reject goods shall not relieve Seller from any of its responsibilities hereunder. If any of the goods ordered hereunder are found at any time to not conform with the requirements of this P.O., including any applicable samples, drawings or specifications, or to be defective in any design, workmanship or materials, Purchaser may at its option require Seller to inspect goods and remove and replace nonconforming goods with goods that conform to this P.O. Purchaser may also elect to inspect and sort goods if Seller fails to timely inspect, remove and replace goods and charge Seller for cost of inspection. The rights granted to Purchaser in this paragraph are in addition to any other rights Purchaser may have.

3. CHANGES

The Purchaser may at any time, by confirmation in writing, make changes within the general scope of this P.O.

4. PRICE WARRANTY

Seller warrants that the prices for the goods delivered or sold hereunder are not less favorable than those currently extended to any other customer of Seller for the same or similar goods in similar quantities. If Seller reduces its price for such goods prior to final delivery of goods to Purchaser, Seller shall reduce the price(s) in this P.O. in a corresponding manner.

5. DELIVERY

Shipments shall he made in the quantities and at the time or times specified in this P.O. If this P.O. is identified as a blanket P.O. or if no time for delivery is specified, the time for delivery shall be at the times and in the amount requested in a release or delivery schedule furnished by Purchaser. Unless otherwise stated herein, time is of the essence. Without prior written approval of Purchaser, commencement of production by Seller of any item more than (30) days prior to such scheduled deliver date will be conclusively presumed by Purchaser as unreasonably or unnecessarily anticipated by Seller. In the event this order is terminated in whole or in part for any reason Purchaser shall have no obligation to pay Seller, under the provisions of Paragraph 13 hereof, or otherwise the purchase price of or any costs of production of any items which were produced in unreasonable or unnecessary anticipation of delivery date. In addition to Purchaser's other remedies, and without liability, Purchaser reserves the right (i) to refuse and to return at Seller's risk and expense, including, without limitation, warehouse or other storage costs and extra handling costs, any shipments made in excess of quantities ordered and shipments made before or after the time or times specified in this P.O. or in supplementary schedules furnished by Purchaser, and (ii) if delivery is not made in the quantities and/or by the time or times specified, to take either or both of the following actions: (a) terminate this contract without liability by notice effective when received by Seller and to purchase elsewhere and charge Seller with any resultant loss, including, without limitation, consequential or incidental damages, unless deferred shipment has been authorized, or (b) direct Seller to make expedited routings of goods, and the difference in cost between any such expedited routing and the P.O. routing costs shall be paid by Seller. Seller shall not, however, be liable for delays or defaults in deliveries due to causes beyond its control and without its fault or negligence. If at any time Seller has reason to believe that deliveries will not he made as scheduled it shall immediately give Purchaser written notice setting forth the causes of the anticipated delay. If Seller accepts shipments of goods that deviate from expected delivery times or quantities, an inventory charge against Seller may be made. Any such inventory charges will be specified on the face of this P.O.

6. TRANSPORTATION

Unless otherwise stipulated on the face of this P.O. goods covered by this P.O. shall be shipped "FOB" Seller's Plant, however title to said goods to pass to Purchaser upon the completion of unloading of the goods at the destination specified for any delivery and Seller shall bear the risk of loss of goods while in the possession of the carrier. NO charges for unauthorized transportation will be allowed. Any unauthorized shipment which will result in excess transportation charges must be fully prepaid by the Seller. [Seller shall not declare any values on such material shipped via United Parcel Service, Rail Express, Air Express, Air Freight or Parcel Post.] [Seller shall release rail or truck shipments at the lowest released valuation permitted in the governing tariff or classification.]

7. WARRANTIES

Seller expressly warrants that all goods and services covered by this P.O. will: (a) conform to any and all specifications, drawings, plans, instructions, samples or other descriptions, whether express or implied, furnished by Purchaser or by Seller; (b) be fit and sufficient for the purpose(s) for which they were manufactured and sold, and if Seller knows of or has reason to know of any particular purpose for which Purchaser intends to use such goods the goods will be fit for such particular purpose; (c) be new and merchantable; (d) be of good material and workmanship and free from defects, whether latent or patent; and (e) be free from any claim of any nature by any third person and that Seller will convey clear title thereto to Purchaser. The foregoing warranties shall survive Purchaser's inspection, acceptance and use of the goods. Seller hereby extends to Purchaser any and all warranties received from Seller's suppliers and agrees to enforce such warranties on Purchaser's behalf. All Seller's warranties shall run to Purchaser, its successors, assigns, customers and users of products sold by Purchaser. Seller agrees promptly to correct defects in any goods not conforming to the foregoing warranties, or to replace such goods, without expense to Purchaser, when notified by Purchaser, provided Purchaser elects so. In the event of Seller's failure to correct or replace such defective or nonconforming goods, Purchaser may, after reasonable notice to Seller, make such correction or replacement at Seller's expense.

The foregoing warranties and remedies shall be in addition to any warranties and remedies of additional scope herein or otherwise provided by Seller to Purchaser or provided by law. In addition to the foregoing, Seller shall indemnify and hold Purchaser harmless from and against all damages, claims, liabilities and expenses (including court costs and attorney's fees) arising out of or relating to or resulting in any way from a breach of any warranty, whether express or implied, or from any act or omission of Seller, its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors.

8. FOR WORK ON PURCHASER'S OR ITS CUSTOMER'S PREMISES

If Seller's work under the P.O. involves operations by Seller on the premises of Purchaser, Seller shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the occurrence of any injury to person or property during the progress of such work and shall indemnify Purchaser against all loss which result in any way from any act of omission of the Seller, its agents, employees, or subcontractors, and Seller shall maintain such Public Liability Property Damage and Employee's Liability and Compensation Insurance as will, in Purchaser's sole judgment, protect Purchaser from said risks and from any claims under any applicable Worker's Compensation and Occupational Disease Acts. Seller will provide certificates of insurance evidencing appropriate insurance promptly upon the request of the Purchaser.

9. PURCHASER'S PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all tools, equipment or material furnished to Seller by Purchaser or specially paid for by Purchaser, and any replacement thereof, or any materials affixed or attached thereto, shall be and remain the personal property of Purchaser. Such property, and whenever practical each individual item thereof shall be plainly marked or otherwise adequately identified by Seller as "Property of Taco Metals" and shall be safely stored separate from Seller's property. Seller shall not substitute any property for Purchaser's property and shall not use such property except in filling Purchaser's orders. Such property while in Seller's custody or control shall be held at Seller's risk, shall be kept insured by Seller at Seller's expense in an amount equal to the replacement cost with loss payable to Purchaser and shall be subject to removal at Purchaser's written request in which event Seller shall prepare such property for shipment and shall redeliver to Purchaser in the same condition as originally received by Seller, reasonable wear and tear excepted, all at Seller's expense.

10. CONFIDENTIAL OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Any knowledge or information which Seller shall have disclosed or may hereafter disclose to the Purchaser, and which in any way relates to the goods or services covered by this P.O. and Purchaser's Quality Procurement Specification shall not, unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing by the Purchaser, be deemed to be confidential or proprietary information, and shall he acquired by Purchaser, free from any restrictions (other than a claim for patent infringement), as part of the consideration of this P.O.

11. INFORMATION

Seller shall keep confidential any technical, process or economic information derived from drawings, specifications and other data furnished by Purchaser in connection with this P.O. and shall not divulge, export, or use, directly or indirectly such information for the benefit of any other party without obtaining Purchaser's written consent. Except as required for the efficient performance of this P.O. Seller shall not make copies or permit copies to be made of such drawings, specifications, or other data without prior written consent of Purchaser.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

In consideration of Purchaser buying goods or services from Seller, Seller agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Purchaser, its officers, agents, successors, assigns and customers against and from any and all claims, demands, losses costs, damages, suits, judgments, penalties, expenses and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever including reasonable attorney's fees that may be incurred arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with the possession, use, reuse, sale or resale of said goods or services, including actual or alleged infringement of intellectual property rights, including invention rights, pending applications, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade names, trade dress, trade secrets, right of privacy and right of publicity, and Seller agrees to step in and defend same if requested by Purchaser. Seller warrants and acknowledges Purchaser's reliance hereon, that Seller has good and lawful title to all goods and services supplied by Seller to Purchaser, and that Seller conveys same free of encumbrance, including infringement of any known intellectual property rights, or if covered by intellectual property rights of Seller and in consideration of Purchaser buying goods from Seller, Seller covenants to not sue Purchaser for infringement of said intellectual property rights of Seller, subject to exceptions made in writing by Seller to Purchaser within (30) days hereof and specifically listing each excepted right.

13. TERMINATION

The Purchaser may terminate all or part of this P.O. at any time by written notice to Seller.

13A. CANCELLATION WITH CAUSE

Purchaser shall have the right to cancel this P.O. partially or entirely upon any of the following events: (a) Seller's failure to provide goods which conform to the warranties provided herein or by law; (b) Seller's failure to make deliveries as specified in this P.O or as specified in Purchaser's supplemental schedules; (c) Seller's failure to comply with any other terms or conditions of this P.O.; (d) Seller's insolvency; (e) Seller s filing of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy; (f) the filing of an involuntary petition to have Seller bankrupt, provided it is not vacated within 30 days from the date of filing; (g) the appointment of a receiver or trustee for Seller, provided such appointment is not vacated within 30 days from the date of such appointment; or (h) the execution by Seller of an assignment for the benefit of creditors. In the event of any such cancellation, Purchaser, without prejudice to any other legal or equitable remedies available to it, shall have the right; (i) to refuse to accept delivery of any and all goods covered by this P.O.; (ii) to return to Seller any and all goods already accepted and to recover from Seller all payments made for such goods (and for freight, storage, handling and other expenses occurred by Purchaser in connection therewith); (iii) to recover any advance payments to Seller for undelivered or resumed goods, and (iv) to purchase elsewhere and charge Seller with any resultant losses, including, without limitation, consequential or incidental damages.

13B. CANCELLATION WITHOUT CAUSE AND SUSPENSION

Purchaser may terminate this P.O. in whole or in part, by written notice of termination whereupon Seller will terminate pursuant to notice all work started under the P.O. Seller will promptly advise Purchaser of quantities of applicable work and material on hand or purchased prior to termination and the most favorable disposition that Seller can make thereof Seller will comply with Purchaser's instructions regarding the disposition of such work and material. Within 90 days after receipt of such notice of termination Seller will submit all its claims pursuant thereto. Purchaser will have the right to check such claims at any reasonable time by inspecting and auditing the records, facilities, work or materials of Seller relating to this P.O. Purchaser will pay Seller the P.O. price of finished work and the cost to Seller (excluding profit or losses) of work in process and any raw material, based on any audit Purchaser may conduct and generally accepted accounting principals; less, however (i) the reasonable value or cost (whichever is higher) of any items used or sold by Seller without Purchaser's consent; (ii) the agreed value of any items used or sold by Seller with Purchaser's consent; and (iii) the value of any defective, damaged or destroyed work or material. Purchaser will make no payments for finished work, work in process or raw material fabricated or procured by Seller in excess of Purchaser's written releases. Payment made under this clause will constitute Purchaser's only liability in the event this P.O. is terminated as provided herein. Seller's acceptance of such payment will constitute an acknowledgment that Purchaser has fully discharged such liability. In addition to all rights and remedies conferred on the Purchaser hereunder, Purchaser shall have all of the rights and remedies provided by the Uniform Commercial Code.

14. INSOLVENCY

If Seller ceases to conduct its operations in the normal course of business, including inability to meet its obligations as they mature, or if any preceding under the bankruptcy or insolvency laws is brought by or against Seller, or a receiver for Seller is appointed or applied for, or an assignment for the benefit of creditors is made by the Seller, Purchaser may terminate this Order without liability.

15. PUBLICATION

Without Purchaser's prior written permission, Seller shall not advertise or publish the fact that Purchaser has contracted to purchase goods or services from Seller, disclose information relating to the P.O., not use the name of Purchaser, or any of its customers in advertising or other publications.

16. NON ASSIGNMENT

Assignment of this P.O. (by any means, including by operation of law) or any interest therein or any payment due or to become due hereunder, without the written consent of the Purchaser, shall be void.

17. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

Seller agrees to comply with the applicable provisions of any federal, state, or local laws or ordinance and all orders rules, and regulations issued thereunder, and any provisions, representations or agreements, or contractual clauses required thereby to be included or incorporated by reference or operation of law in the contract resulting from acceptance of this P.O. Seller acknowledges and agrees that its responsibility for compliance with laws includes, but is not limited to, compliance with all applicable environmental laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Delivery of goods under this P.O. will constitute a certification by Seller that such goods comply with all applicable federal and state packaging and labeling laws. Seller certifies that with respect to orders which exceed $10,000 he is in compliance with the requirements for non segregated facilities as set forth in 41CFR Chapter 60 1.8. Seller warrants that each chemical substance constituting or contained in goods sold or otherwise transferred to Purchaser hereunder is on the list of chemical substances compiled and published by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Administration pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended. Seller certifies and warrants that the goods supplied hereunder are in compliance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration the Federal Communications Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. In accepting this P.O., Seller represents that the goods to be furnished hereunder were or will be produced in compliance with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, including Section 1 2(a) and Seller shall certify to that effect for all services or products rendered in connection with this P.O..

18. BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER

If this P.O. is identified on the face hereof as a blanket order, it is issued to cover such portion of the Purchaser's goods or services listed on the face hereof as Purchaser may elect to purchase from time to time from Seller, unless expressly provided otherwise on the face hereof. If Purchaser elects to purchase from Seller, an authorized representative of Purchaser will request orally or in writing that Seller make specific deliveries (or shipments) only in the quantities and at times specified by the authorized representative. Under no circumstances shall Purchaser be under any obligation to Seller for goods or services not specifically covered by a request of an authorized representative of Purchaser.

19. INDEMNITY

Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Purchaser, its directors, officers, employees, successors, assigns customer and users of Purchaser's products from and against any and all damages (including consequential and punitive damages) claims liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, court costs and attorney's fees) arising out of or relating to or resulting in any way from (a) any actual or alleged death of or injury to any person, damage to any property or any other damage or loss that results, or is claimed to result, in whole or in part, from any actual or alleged (i) defects, whether latent or patent, in the goods sold to Purchaser hereunder, including without limitation actual or alleged improper construction or design; (ii) breach of any express or implied warranty; or (iii) violation by such goods, or their manufacture, possession, use or sale, of any law, statute or ordinance or any governmental or administrative order, rule or regulation, (b) any breach of the covenants and agreements contained in this P.O., including, without limitation, the covenants and agreements contained in Section 12, or (c) any act or omission of Seller, its directors, officers, employees, agents or subcontractors. Seller agrees to comply with Purchaser's insurance conditions as revised from time to time and submit evidence of such insurance. This insurance, at the present time, shall include but not be limited to; Comprehensive General Liability including contractual and products liability. There shall be minimum limits of $1,000,000/$3,000,000 for bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The certificates must specifically mention that contractual and products liability is provided and must contain a clause covering Seller's assumption of liability. Seller agrees to supply (if needed) automobile liability insurance including owned, non owned and hired vehicles.

20. SHIPPING AND PACKING

All items ordered shall be suitably packed and marked for shipping. Purchaser shall not be charged for any packing, marking or boxing not separately itemized hereon. Seller shall be liable to Purchaser for any loss or damage resulting from Seller's failure to provide adequate protection during shipment. Purchaser and Seller shall assist each other, including the procuring of any documents or information, in filing and/or prosecuting any claims against carriers or others arising out of such shipment.

21. INVOICES

P.O. number, item number and supplier code must appear on all shipping documents, invoices, quality certifications, if any, and packing sheets. Invoices (except dating) are paid less cash discount indicated on the face hereof. Taxes, if any, must be separately itemized.

22. BUY TACO DIRECT SHIPPING POLICY

For products purchased online through tacomarine.com/buytacodirect, TACO Marine®, a brand of TACO Metals, LLC., offers free shipping* on orders $99 and above. Additionally, certain products and merchandise, such as TACO Gear, that are under $99 may also receive free shipping, which is noted on the product/merchandise page. 

TACO only ships within the continental United States. 

*Free shipping is not included on long lengths of Rub Rail, Aluminum Tubing and Bar, Stainless Steel Tubing, select Molding products, Awning Tracks and Canvas & Upholstery Tracks, or other long length products noted on Buy TACO Direct. Shipping long lengths extrusions greater than 8' that cannot be coiled requires a special freight carrier. The $250 shipping rate cannot be waived and is automatically applied to any order on long length extrusions.

Made-to-order Helm Chairs or Helm Benches typically ship within 4 weeks or less. This timeline can vary, depending on the chair ordered, materials and order quantity. 

Orders under $99 in cost are subject to a $19.99 shipping fee. If a combined order subtotal is greater than $99, free shipping is then applied, unless it is a long length extrusion, noted above.

TACO strives to ship all non-long length extrusions and non-made-to-order Buy TACO Direct purchases within 5 business days of an order being placed online. Orders ship either USPS, UPS, FedEx or other available carrier. Long length extrusions, made-to-order helm chairs and helm benches utilize special freight carriers and are noted in shipping confirmation notifications.

23. BUY TACO DIRECT RETURN POLICY

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please fill out a return form for a return authorization. Returns are valid within 30 days of purchase and are subject to inspection. Material must be returned in original packaging for a full credit. Subject to a 20 percent restock fee and pre-paid shipping.