PURCHASE ORDER
TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOODS
1. AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE. These terms and conditions, together with the purchase order,
statement of work and any other documents specifically adopted by reference in any such documents, constitute the entire
agreement between the parties (the Agreement). This Agreement constitutes the parties' entire contractual agreement
and supersedes any previous oral or written representations, including but not limited to provisions in Seller's quotations,
proposals, acknowledgments or other documents. No course of dealing or usage of trade shall be applicable unless
expressly incorporated in this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be varied or modified in any manner,
unless in a subsequent writing signed by an authorized representative of Buyer. Any stenographic or clerical errors are
subject to correction by Buyer. Seller's written acknowledgment, commencement of work on the goods, or shipment of
such goods, whichever occurs first, shall be deemed an effective mode of acceptance of this Agreement. All work is to be
done and/or materials provided subject to an approved purchase order that is in the possession of the supplier prior to
commencement of any said work. Any acceptance by Seller is limited to acceptance of the express terms set forth in this
Agreement. Any proposal for additional or different terms or any attempt by Seller to vary in any degree any of the terms
of this offer is hereby objected to and rejected. Any such proposal shall not operate as a rejection of this offer unless the
variances are in the terms of the description, quantity, price or delivery schedule of the goods, but shall be deemed a
material alteration. Accordingly, this offer shall be deemed accepted by Seller without such additional or different terms.
If this Agreement shall be deemed an acceptance of a prior offer by Seller, the acceptance is expressly made conditional
on assent to the additional or different terms and such acceptance is limited to the express terms set forth in this
Agreement. Additional or different terms or any attempt by Seller to vary in any degree any of the terms of this
Agreement shall be deemed material and are objected to and rejected.
2. EXPRESS WARRANTIES. With respect to the goods or services purchased under this Agreement, and
all other goods or services purchased from Seller, Seller expressly warrants for the Warranty Period as follows: (a) the
goods shall strictly conform to all specifications, drawings, instructions, advertisements, statements on containers or
labels, descriptions and samples; (b) the goods shall be free from defects in workmanship and material and shall be new
and of the highest quality; (c) Buyer shall receive title to the goods that is free and clear of any liens, encumbrances and
any actual or claimed patent, copyright or trademark infringement; (d) the goods shall be merchantable, safe and fit for the
Buyer's intended purposes, which purposes have been communicated to Seller; (e) the goods shall be adequately
contained, packaged, marked and labeled; and (f) the goods shall be manufactured in compliance with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, regulations or orders, and agency or association standards or other standards applicable to the
manufacture, labeling, transporting, licensing, approval or certification, including by way of illustration and not by way of
limitation, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and any law or order pertaining to
discrimination. These warranties shall be in addition to all other warranties, whether express, implied or statutory.
In the event that services are provided in connection with the supply of goods, Seller expressly warrants that the
services will be performed: (a) with due professional care; (b) in a workmanlike, professional, timely and diligent
manner; (c) in accordance with all applicable industry standards and industry best practices; (d) by qualified workers
experienced in performing the work specified; (e) in strict conformance with applicable specifications and industry
accepted performance criteria; and (f) in strict conformance with this Agreement, including but limited to any statement of
work issued by Buyer.
These warranties shall survive inspection, test, delivery, acceptance, use and payment by Buyer and shall inure to
the benefit of Buyer, its successors, assigns, customers and the users of Buyer's products. These warranties may not be
limited or disclaimed by Seller. Buyer’s approval of Seller’s design, material, process, drawing, specifications or the like
shall not be construed to relieve Seller of the warranties set forth herein, nor shall a waiver by Buyer of any drawing or
specification request for one or more articles constitute a waiver of any such requirements for the remaining articles to be
delivered hereunder unless so stated by Buyer in writing.
If Buyer experiences any defect, failure or non-conformity during the Warranty Period, Buyer shall have the right
to take the following actions, at Buyer's option: (1) retain the defective goods in whole or in part with an appropriate
adjustment in the price for the goods; (2) require Seller to cure defects in the goods within a reasonable period of time,
determined by Buyer in its sole discretion given the urgency of the given situation; (3) require Seller to repair or replace
the defective goods in whole or in part at Seller's sole expense, including all shipping, transportation and installation costs;
(4) correct or replace the defective items with similar items from a third-party and recover the total cost from Seller,
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including the cost of product recalls; and (5) exercise all other rights under the Uniform Commercial Code and any other
applicable statutes.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Warranty Period" shall mean 12 months from the date of first use of the goods
by Buyer or 12 months from the date of acceptance by Buyer, whichever occurs later. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Seller agrees to waive the expiration of the Warranty Period in the event there are failures or defects discovered after the
Warranty Period of a material nature or in a significant portion of the goods, or a defect is discovered which, in Buyer's
opinion, constitutes a threat of damage to property or to the health and safety of any person.
3. PRICE TERMS. The goods will be furnished at the price set forth in the purchase order or such other
document that Seller may use to set forth the price. Prices shall be inclusive of all delivery costs. Seller warrants that the
price for the goods is no less favorable than those currently extended to any other customer for the same or similar goods
in similar quantities.
Seller will not be paid for any goods delivered or services performed that have not been authorized by an approved
purchase order prior to commencement of work or production. Buyer shall also receive the full benefit of all discounts,
premiums and other favorable terms of payment customarily offered by Seller to its customers for the same or similar
goods in similar quantities. In the event Seller reduces its price for the goods, Seller agrees to reduce the prices to Buyer
correspondingly. Seller warrants that the prices in this Agreement shall be complete, and no additional charges of any
type shall be added without Buyer's express written consent, including but not limited to, shipping, packaging, labeling,
custom duties, taxes, storage, insurance, boxing and crating. Standard terms are net 45 days unless otherwise specifically
indicated in the purchase order.
4. DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION AND PAYMENT. Time is of the essence. Delivery must be
affected within the time specified in this Agreement. If delivery is not timely made, Buyer may, in addition to its other
rights and remedies, direct Seller to make expedited routing at Seller's expense. The goods shall be properly packed,
marked, loaded and shipped as required by this Agreement and by the transporting carrier. Unless Buyer instructs
otherwise, the goods shall be shipped in a manner that will permit the lowest transportation rates to apply. Seller shall
reimburse Buyer for all expenses incurred due to improper packing, marking, loading or routing. The risk of loss or
damage in transit shall be upon Seller, except where shipment is by Buyer's vehicle, in which case the risk of loss or
damage shall pass to Buyer upon completion of loading.
Seller shall not procure, produce or ship any goods unless authorized in writing by Buyer or as necessary to meet
specific delivery dates. Shipments in excess of those authorized by Buyer or shipments received by Buyer in advance of
the scheduled delivery date may be returned to Seller at Seller's expense, and such determination shall be at the sole
discretion of Buyer. Buyer may change shipping schedules or direct temporary suspension of such scheduled shipments.
Upon submission of proper invoices, Buyer shall process for payment. Seller shall present all invoices for goods and
services on a timely basis. All invoices must be received by Buyer no later than ninety (90) days after the delivery of
goods or completion of work. Time is of the essence in this regard. Any invoice received by Buyer later than said ninety
(90) days shall be payable at Buyer’s sole discretion. In addition to any right of setoff provided by law, all amounts due
Seller shall be considered net of indebtedness of Seller to Buyer and its related companies. Buyer may deduct any
amounts due or to become due from Seller to Buyer and its related companies from any sums due or to become due from
Buyer to Seller, whether or not such amounts are attributable to this Agreement.
5. TERMINATION AND CHANGE.
A. Buyer may terminate this Agreement or any order under this Agreement for cause in the event of any
default by Seller. The following are causes, among others, allowing Buyer to terminate this order: (i) late delivery, (ii)
delivery of goods that are defective or that do not conform to this Agreement, or (iii) failure upon request to provide
Buyer with reasonable assurances of future performance. Additionally, Buyer may forthwith cancel this Agreement in the
event of any of the following: (i) insolvency of Seller; (ii) the filing of an involuntary or voluntary petition of bankruptcy
against Seller; (iii) the execution by Seller of an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (iv) the appointment of a
receiver over Seller's assets.
B. Buyer reserves the right to terminate this Agreement or any order under this Agreement for its sole
convenience, without reason or cause. In the event of such termination, Seller immediately shall stop all work, and shall
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forthwith cause all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Upon approval by Buyer, Seller shall be paid a
reasonable termination charge consisting solely of a percentage of the order price reflecting the percentage of the work
performed prior to the notice of termination. Within 30 days after receipt of a termination notice, Seller shall submit its
claim. Buyer reserves the right to verify the claim by auditing all relevant records. Seller shall not be paid for any work
performed after receipt of the notice of termination, nor for any costs incurred by Seller's suppliers or subcontractors
which Seller could reasonably have avoided. In no event shall Buyer be liable for loss of profits or other cancellation
charges.
C. Buyer shall have the right to make any changes, additions or alterations in the items, quantities,
destination, specifications, drawings, designs or delivery schedules. The parties will undertake to negotiate an appropriate
adjustment in price and terms where the Seller's direct costs are materially affected by such changes. Any request by
Seller for an adjustment in price or terms must be made within 30 days of any such change. All changes and adjustments,
if any, must be in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Buyer.
6. INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION. Buyer may inspect the goods during any stage of their
manufacture, construction, preparation, delivery or completion. Buyer shall have the right to enter onto Seller’s premises
at reasonable times to verify that the materials covered by this order conform to all specified requirements and Seller
agrees to provide any and all supporting documentation required by Buyer or Buyer’s customers in the course of such
investigation. At Buyer's request, Seller shall submit production and quality test reports and related data.
Notwithstanding payment or prior inspection, if any of the goods and/or services are found to be defective in material or
workmanship or otherwise not in conformity with the requirements of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedies
that it may have, Buyer may correct or have corrected the non-conformity at Seller's expense or reject and return the
goods and discontinue the services at Seller's expense, at Buyer’s sole discretion. Goods rejected promptly shall be
removed by the Seller at its expense and at its risk. Final acceptance shall not be conclusive with respect to latent defects
or misrepresentations. Nothing in this Agreement shall relieve Seller from the obligation of testing, inspection and quality
control. Goods may be rejected for defects or defaults revealed by inspection, analysis or subsequent manufacturing
operations even though such items previously may have been accepted, at Buyer’s sole discretion.
7. PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR UNPERFORMED OR NON-CONFORMING WORK.
A. Without prejudice to any other rights, remedies or claims of the Owner, in the event that the Owner, in its sole
discretion, determines that the Supplier at any time has failed to comply with requirements of this Agreement, the Owner
shall have the right to withhold payments or backcharge amounts owed to the non-conforming Supplier (“Payment
Adjustment”) until such time as the non-conformity is remedied, or judgment is entered by lawful order of court or other
tribunal. Examples of such non-conformities include, but are not limited to:
(i) Failure to supply a sufficient number or quality of personnel or materials appropriate to perform the work;
(ii) Failure to timely comply with the project schedule;
(iii) Failure to complete the contracted-for work on time or as required in any respect;
(iv) Failure to provide conforming goods or services in a timely manner; and
(v) Failure to complete the work so that its actions or omissions do not result in the stoppage, delay or interference
with the work of any other Supplier in the performance of any obligations and responsibilities under this
Contract.
B. Opportunity To Cure Allowed. In the event of a non-conformity, if the Owner, in its sole discretion,
determines that project scheduling will allow the Supplier an opportunity to cure the deficiency, then as soon as
practicable, the Owner shall execute and deliver to the Supplier a Notice Of Non-Conformance directing the Supplier in
writing to cure the nonconformance within a prescribed number of working days, and advising the Supplier that if the
deficiency is not cured, the Owner will take all necessary steps to cure the deficiency and will make a Payment
Adjustment equal to any costs so incurred. After the prescribed period has expired, if the deficiency has not been cured,
the Owner may itself provide, or have any other Supplier, any and all labor and materials necessary to correct the
deficiency. Owner will thereafter make a Payment Adjustment by issuing a Change Order reducing the amount of the
Contract payment for all costs and expenses it incurs in connection with the correction of such deficiency.
C. No Opportunity To Cure Allowed. Notwithstanding any provisions in the Contract Documents to the
contrary, if in the event of a non-conformity the Owner determines in its own discretion that allowing the Supplier an
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opportunity to cure the deficiency would be inexpedient and could not be accommodated by the project schedule, the
Owner shall execute and deliver to the Supplier a Notice Of Non-Conformance advising the Supplier of the non-
conformance and stating that the Owner itself immediately shall undertake to cure the non-conformance and will make a
Payment Adjustment by issuing a Change Order reducing the amount of the Contract payment for all costs and expenses
so incurred.
D. The issuance of the Payment Adjustment and Change Order shall not in any way affect the parties’ rights
and obligations remaining under the contract.
E. In the event a Payment Adjustment and Change Order is issued by the Owner, and the Supplier disputes
the necessity or the amount of the Payment Adjustment, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith. If such negotiation does
not resolve the dispute, the Supplier shall follow the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 14 D herein.
8. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE.
A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Seller agrees to indemnify, save harmless and defend Buyer and its
affiliated companies, their directors, officers, employees, agents and customers (“Indemnitees) from and against any
loss, liabilities, costs, expenses, suits, actions, claims and all other obligations and proceedings, including without
limitation all judgments rendered against, and all fines and penalties imposed upon, Indemnitees and all attorney's fees
and any other cost of litigation (“Liabilities) arising out of a breach hereof, warranty claims, product recall claims,
product liability claims, injuries to persons, including death, or damage to property caused by Seller, its employees,
agents, subcontractors, or in any way attributable to the performance of Seller, including without limitation, breach of
contract, breach of warranty or product liability; provided, however, that Seller's obligation to indemnify Buyer shall not
apply to any liabilities solely arising from Buyer's negligence. Seller agrees to indemnify, save harmless and defend
Indemnitees from and against all Liabilities arising out of actual or alleged infringement, including infringement of any
patent, trademark or copyright relative to the goods.
B. At Seller’s own cost, Seller shall procure and maintain policies of insurance with reputable insurers with
AM Best Company’s or similar which have a financial rating of not less than “A-:VIIor “Excellent” or the equivalent
from a reputable rating agency (such as Standard and Poor’s). The policies of insurance shall be written on an occurrence
basis or on a claims made basis in which event insurance shall be maintained during the term of this Agreement. The
Seller shall maintain insurance coverage in amounts not less than the following: (a) Worker's Compensation Statutory
Limits for the state or states in which this Agreement is to be performed (or evidence of authority to self-insure); (b)
Employer's Liability $1,000,000; (c) Comprehensive General Liability (including Products/Completed Operations and
Blanket Contractual Liability) $1,000,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence (personal injury) and $1,000,000 per
occurrence (property damage), and (d) Automobile Liability (including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles)
$1,000,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence (personal injury) and $1,000,000 per occurrence (property damage).
All insurance shall apply separately to each insured and additional insured against whom a claim is made or suit is
brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability. The Seller’s insurance coverage is primary and non-
contributory to that of Buyer’s. The Seller must cover Buyer, its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates and their respective
officers, directors, and employees as additional insureds and listed on the executed Certificate of Insurance. All insurance
coverages shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of Buyer, its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and their
respective officers, directors and employees. Upon the execution and agreement of this document, Seller shall furnish
certificates of insurance setting forth the amounts of coverage, policy numbers and dates of expiration for insurance
maintained by Seller. Such certificates shall provide that Buyer will receive 30 days prior written notification from the
insurer of any termination or reduction in the amount or scope of coverages. Renewal certificates, as required, shall be
forwarded to Buyer until the Seller completes the work as specified in this Agreement. Seller's purchase of insurance
coverage and the furnishing of certificates of insurance shall not release Seller of its obligations or liabilities under this
Agreement. In the event of Seller's breach of this provision, Buyer shall have the right to cancel the undelivered portion
of any goods or services covered by this Agreement and shall not be required to make further payments except for
conforming goods delivered or services rendered prior to cancellation.
9. REMEDIES. Buyer's rights and remedies shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights or
remedies provided by law or equity. A waiver by Buyer of any right or remedy shall not affect any rights or remedies
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subsequently arising under the same or similar clause. Any attempt by Seller to limit Buyer's warranties, remedies or the
amount and types of damages that Buyer may seek shall be null and void.
10. TOOLS, BAILED PROPERTY. All supplies, materials, tools, jigs, dies, gauges, fixtures, molds,
patterns, equipment, ancillary products and other items furnished by Buyer ("Tools"), to Seller to perform this Agreement,
or for which Seller has been reimbursed by Buyer, shall be and remain the property of Buyer. Seller shall bear the risk of
loss of and damage to Buyer's property. Buyer's property (a) shall at all times be properly housed and maintained by
Seller, (b) shall not be used by Seller for any purpose other than the performance of this Agreement, (c) shall be deemed
to be personal property, not a fixture, (d) shall be conspicuously identified as property of Buyer, with specific reference to
Buyer’s indemnity and relevant part numbers, (e) shall not be commingled with the property of Seller or with that of a
third party, and (f) shall not be moved from Seller's premises without Buyer's prior written approval. Upon the request of
Buyer, such property immediately shall be released to Buyer or delivered to Buyer by Seller, either (a) F.O.B. transport
equipment at Seller's plant, properly packed and marked in accordance with the requirements of the carrier selected by
Buyer to transport such property, or (b) to any location designated by Buyer, in which event Buyer shall pay Seller the
reasonable cost of delivering such property to such location. Buyer shall have the right to enter onto Seller's premises at
all reasonable times to inspect such property and Seller's records with respect to the property. Unless otherwise agreed by
Buyer, Seller at its own expense shall furnish, keep in good condition, and replace when necessary all Tools. Seller shall
insure the Tools with full fire and extended coverage insurance for replacement value. Buyer does not guarantee the
accuracy of any tooling or dies or the availability or suitability of any supplies or material furnished by it. Seller agrees
carefully to check and approve all tooling, dies or materials supplied by Buyer prior to using it. Seller shall assume all
risk of death or injury to persons or damage to property arising from use of tools, dies or materials supplied by Buyer.
11. LABOR DISPUTES. Seller shall notify Buyer of any actual or potential labor dispute delaying or
threatening to delay timely performance of this Agreement. Seller shall notify Buyer in writing six months in advance of
the expiration of any current labor contracts. At Buyer's request, Seller shall deliver a supply of finished goods at least 30
days prior to the expiration of any such labor contract, in quantities and for storage at sites designated by Buyer.
12. INGREDIENTS DISCLOSURE. If any of the items ordered constitute or contain "hazardous or toxic
chemicals" or "hazardous substances" or flammable or hazardous "petroleum products" as defined by any applicable
Federal, State or local law, rule or regulation, Seller shall provide at the time of delivery all required notices and
information, including without limitation, notices and information for OSHA, MSHA and Material Safety Data Sheets.
Seller agrees to maintain such information current and shall provide Buyer with any amended, altered or revised
information on a timely basis. Seller warrants that the goods supplied under this Agreement do not contain any substance
whose use is prohibited under Federal, State, or local law, including, but not limited to the Clean Air Act, the Toxic
Substance Control Act, or the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, and that any applicable requirements
under these laws have been satisfied by Seller.
If requested by Buyer, Seller shall promptly furnish to Buyer in such form and detail as Buyer may direct: (a) a
list of all ingredients in the goods purchased; (b) the amount of one or more ingredients; and (c) information concerning
any changes in or additions to such ingredients. Prior to and with the shipment of the goods purchased, Seller agrees to
furnish to Buyer sufficient warning and notice in writing (including appropriate placarding and labels on goods,
containers, packing and vehicles used for shipment) of any "hazardous substance" which is an ingredient or a part of any
of the goods, together with such special handling instructions as may be necessary to advise Buyer and third parties,
including transportation carriers and Buyer's employees, as to the degree of care and precaution that will best prevent
bodily injury or property damage in the handling, transportation, processing, use, recycling or disposal of the goods.
13. INFORMATION AND DATA
A. Seller will furnish to Buyer, or another party designated by Buyer, without restrictions on use or
disclosure, all information and data Seller acquires or develops in the course of Seller’s activities under this Agreement.
At Buyer’s request, Seller also will discuss with Buyer or another party designated by Buyer, without restrictions on use
or disclosure, any potential design, quality or manufacturing problems or any issues experienced by Buyer relative to the
goods or Buyer’s use of the goods, including, without limitation, issues involving design, quality, functionality, interface
or integration functionality, application or manufacturing.
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B. At Buyer’s request, Seller will furnish to Buyer all other information and data of Seller which Buyer
deems necessary to understand the operation and to maintain the goods delivered under this Agreement, and to understand
and apply the information and data of subsection A hereof, with no restrictions on use other than Seller’s patent rights.
C. With respect to inventions which Seller conceives or first reduces to practice in the course of Seller’s
activities under this Agreement, Seller grants to Buyer a permanent, paid-up, nonexclusive, worldwide license, with a
right to sublicense others, to make, have made, use, have used said inventions and patents on such inventions.
D. Seller grants to Buyer a permanent, paid-up, nonexclusive, worldwide license, including a license to any
operating software incorporated into the goods sold hereunder with a right to grant a sublicense to any of its affiliated
companies, to make, have made, use, have used and sell the goods sold hereunder or derivatives thereof under any other
patents now or hereafter owned or controlled by Seller which are deemed necessary by Buyer to exercise the license of
subsection C in the manufacture, use or sale of products manufactured by or for Buyer or any of its affiliated companies.
E. Seller grants to Buyer, and agrees to grant to any affiliated company designated by Buyer, a nonexclusive
license, on reasonable terms and conditions, to make, have made, use, have used and sell under any other patents now or
hereafter owned or controlled by Seller which cover any application of the technology embodied in the information or
data Seller acquires or develops in the course of Seller’s activities under this Agreement.
F. Unless otherwise indicated in writing by Buyer, Seller will use reasonable care to prevent disclosing to
others and will use only for the benefit of Buyer, (i) the technical information and data furnished by Buyer or developed
or acquired by Seller in its work under this Agreement, prior development agreement or early sourcing agreement for
goods related to or using such technical information or data, and (ii) information relating to any portion of Buyer’s
business that Seller may acquire in the course of Seller’s activities under this Agreement, prior development agreement or
early sourcing agreement. This obligation shall continue so long as any agreement related to or using such technical
information or data is in effect and for a period of two years thereafter. This obligation will not apply to information that
is or becomes publicly known through no fault of Seller. Nevertheless, Seller may disclose the information and data of
subsections (F)(i) and (F)(ii) hereof to third parties if this is required for Seller to fulfill its duties under this Agreement
and such third parties have agreed to conditions at least as stringent as those contained herein.
G. All technical information and data disclosed heretofore and hereafter by Seller to Buyer in connection
with this Agreement are disclosed on a nonconfidential basis.
14. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is entered into in reliance upon the Seller's personal performance of the
duties imposed. The Seller agrees not to, in whole or in part, assign this Agreement or delegate the performance of its
duties without the written consent of Buyer. Any such assignment or delegation without the previous written consent of
Buyer, at the option of Buyer, shall effect a cancellation of this Agreement. Any consent by Buyer to an assignment shall
not be deemed to waive Buyer's right to recoupment from Seller and/or its assigns for any claim arising out of this
transaction.
B. FORCE MAJEURE. Any delay or failure of either party to perform its obligations shall be excused if it
is caused by an extraordinary event or occurrence beyond the control of the nonperforming party and without the
nonperforming party's fault or negligence, such as acts of God, fires, floods, windstorms, explosions, riots, natural
disasters, wars and sabotage. Written notice of such delay, including the anticipated duration of the delay, must be given
by the nonperforming party within ten (10) days of the event. During the period of any delay or failure to perform by
Seller, Buyer, at its option, may purchase goods from other sources and reduce its schedules to Seller by such quantities,
without liability to Buyer, or cause Seller to provide the goods from other sources in quantities and at times requested by
Buyer and at the price set forth in this Agreement. If requested by Buyer, Seller shall, within five (5) days of such
request, provide adequate assurance that the delay will not exceed such period of time as Buyer deems appropriate. If the
delay lasts more than the time period specified by Buyer, or Seller does not provide adequate assurance that the delay will
cease within such time period, Buyer may, among its other remedies, immediately cancel this Agreement without liability.
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C. CONFIDENTIALITY. All specifications, drawings, inventions, engineering notices, financial
information, technical data, and/or equipment supplied by Buyer shall remain its property and shall be held in confidence
by Seller. Such information shall not be reproduced, used or disclosed to others by Seller without Buyer's prior written
consent, and shall be returned to Buyer upon demand or upon completion by Seller of its obligations under this
Agreement. Any information that Seller discloses to Buyer with respect to the design, manufacture, sale, or use of the
items covered by this Agreement shall be deemed to have been disclosed as part of the consideration for this Agreement,
and Seller shall not assert any claim against Buyer by reason of Buyer's use of such information. Without obtaining the
prior written consent of Buyer, Seller shall not advertise or publish the fact that Seller has contracted to furnish Buyer
goods and services, or use any trademarks or trade names of Buyer in Seller's advertising or promotional materials. In the
event of Seller's breach of this provision, Buyer shall have the right, among all other remedies, to cancel the undelivered
portion of any goods or services covered by this Agreement and shall not be required to make further payments except for
conforming goods delivered or services rendered prior to cancellation.
D. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTES. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with
the laws of the State of Illinois. All disputes shall be adjudicated exclusively in Illinois State Court (DuPage County) or,
if subject matter jurisdiction can be established, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
E. SET-OFF. In addition to any right of set-off provided by law, all amounts due Seller shall be considered
net of indebtedness of Seller to Buyer and its affiliated or related companies. Buyer shall have the right to reduce and
set-off against amounts payable hereunder any indebtedness or other claim which Buyer, or its affiliated or related
companies, may have against Seller, or its affiliated or related companies, under this Agreement or any other agreement
between the referenced parties.
F. WAIVER. The failure of Buyer to insist upon the performance of any term or condition of this
Agreement, or to exercise any right hereunder, shall not be construed as a waiver of the future performance of any such
term or condition or the future exercise of such right.
G. LIMITATION ON BUYER’S LIABILITIES. In no event shall Buyer be liable to Seller for anticipated
profits or for incidental, special or consequential damages. Buyer’s liability for a claim of any kind or for any loss or
damage arising out of or in connection with or resulting from this Agreement, or from any performance or breach, shall in
no case exceed the price allocable to the goods or services or unit which directly gives rise to the claim.
H. INVENTIONS. If this order involves developmental or research activities, including engineering or
design services, all information developed in the course thereof shall be owned by Buyer and be deemed confidential and
proprietary property of Buyer whether patented or not and Seller shall cooperate (and cause its employees to cooperate) in
executing any documents and taking any other actions necessary or convenient to patent or otherwise perfect or protect for
the benefit of Buyer any inventions conceived, developed or reduced to practice in performance of this Agreement. If the
order does not involve developmental or research activities, but the goods covered by it are to be produced in accordance
with drawings or specifications furnished by Buyer, Seller hereby grants to Buyer an irrevocable, non-exclusive and
royalty-free license to make, have made, use and sell any improvement in the goods which is conceived, developed or
reduced to practice by Seller in the production of the goods under this Agreement.
I. TAXES. Unless prohibited by law, the Seller shall pay all federal, state or local tax, transportation tax, or
other tax which is required to be imposed upon the items ordered, or by reason of their sale or delivery. All order prices
shall be deemed to have included such taxes.
J. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. Seller and Buyer are independent contracting parties and nothing in this
Agreement shall make either party the agent or legal representative of the other for any purpose whatsoever, nor does it
grant either party any authority to assume or to create any obligation on behalf of or in the name of the other.
K. SEVERABILITY. If any term of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any statute,
regulation, ordinance, executive order or other rule of law, such term shall be deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the
extent necessary to comply with such statute, regulation, ordinance, order or rule, and the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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L. TESTING. Both Buyer and Seller are committed to providing a drug-free workplace. Seller agrees that it
shall conduct pre-assignment drug testing of all individuals to be assigned to provide goods and services under this
Agreement, and to thereafter conduct random drug and alcohol testing of individuals providing goods and services under
this Agreement. Consistent with applicable law, Seller shall not assign any individual who has tested positive for drugs or
alcohol to provide goods and services under Agreement. Upon request, Seller shall provide Buyer with evidence of drug
testing results or, at Buyer’s election, certify to Buyer in writing that all individuals providing goods and services under
this Agreement have tested negative and are subject to random drug testing. Buyer reserves the right to require any
individual assigned to provide goods and services under this Agreement to undergo reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol
testing and to require, with Buyer’s sole discretion, the immediate removal of any individual suspected of being under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
M. TRAVEL. Buyer will reimburse Seller for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred while
performing the obligations required pursuant to this Agreement, according to Buyer’s current travel policy in place as of
the effective date of the Agreement, copies of which are available upon request. All travelers are expected to exercise
discretion and good judgment when incurring business-related expenses, and to work to minimize expenses whenever
possible. All travel not deemed necessary is to be avoided. For the avoidance of doubt, the following is a brief summary
of Buyer’s travel policies:
1) The standard class for travel is economy. Business or First Class travel is not authorized.
2) Accommodations and services should be of a quality level to permit the conduct of business in an appropriate
setting and effective manner. Buyer’s policy requires the lowest practical room class.
3) The standard car rental class is intermediate. Exceptions are permitted if an intermediate car is not available,
other employees/customers/suppliers are involved or an employee has a special circumstance that is
communicated to Buyer in advance.
4) No markups or administrative fees may be charged for travel expenses.
5) No travel time charges will be accepted.
N. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. If goods or services provided by Seller under this Agreement involve
handling, cleanup, treatment, storage and/or disposal of hazardous substances including, but not limited to, hazardous
materials or hazardous waste, Seller shall only assign individuals to handle any such hazardous substances who meet the
current training requirements for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), as
required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
O. DOCUMENT RETENTION. Seller agrees to retain, preserve, protect, and maintain as necessary all
documents, data, and information (including electronically-stored documents, such as emails) related to Seller’s work for
the Buyer for a period of at least 12 years after the end of the term of the Agreement. Seller shall make available such
documents, data, and information at Buyer’s request at any time. If Seller chooses to maintain paper documents in an
electronic format, the electronic format must be an exact replica of the paper document. The Document Retention
provisions of this Agreement may only be modified by written work order or a written agreement between Buyer and
Seller. Sellers agrees not to destroy, dispose of, or cease to retain any documents, data, or information without the express
permission of the Buyer at any time, and without offering to provide Buyer with copies of the documents, data, or
information, even more than 12 years after the end of the term of the Agreement.
P. BUSINESS ETHICS. Our organization is committed to demonstrating honesty, integrity, ethics and best
practices. To emphasize this commitment, we have established a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (“Code”). The
Code provides expectations for the legal and business issues we face every day and sets forth the overall principles of our
company. We require the Code and its overall principals to apply to all of our vendor and supplier colleagues.
Accordingly, we incorporate it by reference to these terms and conditions. You can obtain a copy of the Code at
http://www.suncoke.com/about-us/procurement.php. In certain situations, the Code refers to our Core Compliance
Policies. Those policies, too, are incorporated by reference and can be provided upon request.
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Among other things, the Code provides the following guidelines and prohibitions;
Conflict of Interest- No employee, officer or director may receive improper personal benefits, or arrange for
personal benefits, for a relative, friend or business associate. Actions may not be taken in which a private
interest interferes with an individual’s ability to advance the interests of SunCoke Energy or to perform work
objectively and effectively.
Ensuring Vigorous Competition and Fair Dealing- SunCoke Energy achieves competitive success through
honest dealing and superior performance. SunCoke Energy always competes vigorously, engages in arm’s
length transactions with competitors, sets prices independently and makes independent decisions about
customers and suppliers.
Avoiding Improper Entertainment and Gifts- As a general rule, business courtesies may be provided or
received if they are ordinary and customary under the circumstances and of modest value. The following
courtesies are never permitted; cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards), gifts or entertainment that may
tarnish the reputation of SunCoke Energy, and gifts, meals or entertainment that are provided to prevent the
recipient’s ability to act in the best interest of his or her company.
Harassment Free and Discrimination Free Workplace- We are committed to providing a work environment
that is free of all types of harassment and discrimination. SunCoke Energy promptly and thoroughly
investigates all allegations of harassment or discrimination. SunCoke Energy does not tolerate any form of
harassment such as slurs, derogatory gestures or messages, or display of objects that would create a hostile
work environment.
Appropriate Interaction with Government Personnel and Foreign Government Personnel- SunCoke Energy
conducts business with the highest level of integrity and in full compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act (“FCPA’). Consistent with the FCPA, SunCoke Energy prohibits the payment by SunCoke
Energy personnel or agents of “anything of value” (i.e., anything with objective or subjective vales, such as
cash, entertainment, promises of future employment or charitable contributions made at the request of a
foreign official) to a foreign official for any purpose. In addition, the U.S. government regulates the type of
business courtesies that can be given to U.S. government personnel. The promise, offer or delivery to an
official or employee of the U.S. government of a gift, favor or other gratuity in violation of these rules is
prohibited.
This is not meant to be an exclusive list of Code requirements. There are other important parts of the Code and Suppliers
are encouraged to review the Code in its entirety.