GENERAL TERMS
1. GENERAL
The terms contained herein apply to all devices sold from AXSEM AG to Buyer. Any changes in or amendments to these terms shall only
become effective after having been officially agreed to in writing by
AXSEM AG
2. CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY
AXSEM AG reserves the right to effect part shipments. All prices
are understood to be ex works (EXW - Incoterms 2000), with duty unpaid,
packing included. Unless otherwise stated, the prices stated do not
include customs duties or any sales, use, excise, or other similar
taxes. Buyer shall pay, in addition to the prices stated, the amount of
any present or future customs duties of any sales, use, excise or other
similar tax applicable to the sale of goods or performance of services
covered by the contract. AXSEM AG reserves the right to ship a
quantity which is within +/- 5% of the total quantity ordered. Buyer
shall be charged for the actual quantity delivered.
3. TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment options: Prepayment, credit card (provided by WorldPay) or
PayPal. Prepayment by banktransfer after receipt of proforma invoice.
AXSEM AG reserves the right to refuse a payment option and to
offer another instead.
4. TIME OF DELIVERY, CHANGE OF ORDER
The times of delivery indicated in the Special Conditions are not
binding. There shall be no unilateral right of rescission for an
acknowledged order. Any claims for damages caused by delayed delivery,
short delivery, or nondelivery are excluded. Unforeseeable events
incurred through no fault of AXSEM AG or extraordinary events at
AXSEM AG or its subcontractors or other impediments impossible
for AXSEM AG to foresee shall entitle AXSEM AG to defer the
date of delivery for a period equal to the time lost by reason of such
event or impediment. In any case buyer shall be obliged to purchase all
products already finished or begun in consequence of the order placed.
AXSEM AG may enforce subsequent charges or claims for damages
caused by reduced purchase quantity.
5. RESERVATION OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. PATENT RIGHTS AND COPYRIGHTS
Until complete payment of all invoices the product shall remain the
property of AXSEM AG Buyer shall hold AXSEM AG harmless
against any expense or loss resulting from the infringement of patent
rights or copyrights arising from compliance with Buyer's designs,
specifications or instructions. AXSEM AG shall not be liable for
any claims founded on an infringement of patent rights arising from a
use of the product contrary to the terms of the contract.
6. TRADE ACCEPTANCE
The products delivered have to be taken over by Buyer even if they have
insignificant defects. The acceptance test shall be carried out by
Buyer within 30 days, as of date of delivery. Should the take-over be
delayed by reason of circumstances outside AXSEM AG's
responsibility, the written communication of readiness for dispatch by
AXSEM AG to Buyer shall be considered the date of delivery. In
default of any written communication of inability to take delivery by
Buyer within the time for taking delivery, the products shall be deemed
accepted. The criteria for acceptance of refusal shall be, in case of
products specially developed for Buyer, the specifications of test
conditions jointly agreed upon or, in case of standard products, the
data sheets issued by AXSEM AG effective at the mount of placing
of order.
7. WARRANTY
AXSEM AG warrants that the products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use in conformity with the terms
of the contract. AXSEM AG's obligations under this warranty,
shall be discharged, at its option, by repairing, replacing, or giving
credit for defective products. Buyer has to grant AXSEM AG a
reasonable period for removing defects; if buyer refuses to grant such
periods, AXSEM AG shall be released from warranty. The period of
warranty is 12 months, as of the acceptance of the products (see clause
Trade Acceptance). Buyer has to give AXSEM AG notice of defects,
in writing and stating sufficient reasons, immediately but within 30
days as of delivery of products at the latest. Any defects that could
not be detected within that period in spite of careful examination must
be communicated to AXSEM AG, in writing and stating sufficient
reasons, immediately after becoming known. In default of such immediate
communication, any warranty shall be excluded. The warranty shall be
ruled out if the products are handled, after their acceptance, in an
improper manner or not in conformity with the instructions recommended
by AXSEM AG Returns shall only be accepted after previous consent
by AXSEM AG In case of warranty claim AXSEM AG shall defray
the transportation cost. A case of warranty shall not prolong the
initial periods of warranty of 12 months. In case of unjustified
complaints, Buyer shall reimburse AXSEM AG for all expenses
arising from such complaints. Any claims of buyer beyond obligations
under this warranty are excluded. AXSEM AG refuses all claims
based on consequential losses or damages caused by using the product.
8. REFUND POLICY
Buyer can cancel orders made through this shop without any charges as
long as the products are not shipped yet. Otherwise see points 6 and 7.
Under confirmed conditions as stated under point 6 or 7 buyer can apply
for a refund. Distance selling regulations as stated in Swiss commerce
law (OR).
9. LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
The products supplied to Buyer from AXSEM AG, shall not be used
within any Life Support System without the specific written consent of
AXSEM AG A Life Support System is a product or a system intended
to support or sustain life, which, if it fails, can be reasonably
expected to result in significant personal injury or death.
10. FORCE MAJEURE
AXSEM AG shall not be liable for any failure to deliver, or delay
in the delivery of, any goods due to any cause beyond its control. In
the event of any such delay, the date of delivery or performance
hereunder shall be extended by a reasonable period of time. Neither
party is in breach of his obligations under the present Contract if the
performance of the duties has been delayed or prevented by force
majeure. It is considered force majeure if fulfillment of the Contract
be prevented or delayed by reason of circumstances which the parties
could not have anticipated when entering into the Contract or which
could not have been avoided by reasonable means.
11. DISPUTES
Disputes that may arise in connection with the Contract or is a result
thereof shall be settled by private negotiations between the parties.
If such agreement cannot be obtained within a reasonable time period
the parties shall choose Dübendorf City Court as the legal venue.
12. GOVERNING LAW
The present Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland.
13. OTHER MATTERS
The Buyer is aware that AXSEM AG and/or AXSEM AG's
subcontractors is subjected to the Swiss and US Export Control
Regulations whereby the delivery of several products to certain
countries is banned. The Buyer are not to export, neither directly nor
indirectly, any such products or documentation relating thereto without
first having obtained all necessary approvals from the US Department of
Commerce or from other US authorities together with all requires
permits from the corresponding authorities of Switzerland. Buyer can
pass on his rights and obligations arising under such delivery
contracts only upon AXSEM AG's written consent. Should any
clauses of these general terms of Component Sale be or become
inoperative, the other clauses shall not be affected thereby.
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