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  1. PAYMENT TERMS (For Non Credit Card Payments):

    Orders < $10,000

    1. Net 30 Days and Subject to Credit Approval

    Orders > $10,000

    1. 30% down payment - due with purchase order
    2. 30% payment upon completion of scope document, approval drawings and prior to material and machinery orders
    3. 30% payment upon Purchaser’s acceptance of equipment at vendor’s facility and prior to shipment. (not all equipment requires Purchaser’s Acceptance)
    4. 10% payment 30 days after delivery of equipment.

    FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS - balance covered under an Irrevocable Letter of Credit to the benefit of Bolt Automation (“Bolt Automation") issued and confirmed by a US bank and payable in US funds upon the presentation of shipping documents. The Letter of Credit must be valid for seven (7) months. All banking, advising, and confirming of charges to be on account of Purchaser.
     

  2. EQUIPMENT PRICE: “System” pricing is subject to re-quote after sixty (60) days. “Budgetary” prices must be reviewed and approved by Bolt Automation prior to acceptance of a purchase order. All pertinent information must be confirmed before Bolt Automation can provide a firm “system” quote or an order confirmation document. If actual samples were not received prior to issuance of a quotation and the quotation was a result of a description of product to be handled, a price revision could be necessary upon receipt and testing of actual sample product.
     
  3. TAXES: All taxes and duties are extra, if applicable. A copy of a tax-exempt certificate or number should be furnished to Bolt Automation to avoid unnecessary billing. Bolt Automation is required by law to invoice for taxes without this certificate.
     
  4. SHIPMENT: See Executive Pricing Summary for estimate. A firm delivery date can be determined at the time of order, provided adequate product samples are provided for testing. Actual delivery date to be agreed upon at the time of Purchaser acceptance.

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  5. FREIGHT: All orders are F.O.B. point of manufacture.
     
  6. INSTALLATION, START-UP AND TRAINING: Unless Installation is purchased from Bolt Automation, Purchaser is responsible for physical unloading and installation, including mechanical erection, field wiring, air and electrical hook-ups. All on-site preparation costs are the Purchaser’s responsibility.

    If Lump Sum installation contract is not purchased from Bolt Automation , it may be quoted, purchased and invoiced independently from the equipment at the prevailing rate (refer to the attached Standard Installation and Start-Up Bulletin and Service Rate Schedule, if applicable).

    The Purchaser must furnish all permits and/or authorizations for Bolt Automation’s personnel and/or sub-contractors to be able to erect, install, connect and start-up the equipment we supply.

    Start-Up and Training costs are not included in the price of the equipment and are reflected as a separate item. Normal start-up time for this equipment, including installation checkout, final adjustments and operator and maintenance training is dependent upon the complexity of the equipment. Special training requirements may take additional time. A rate schedule is included. If not quoted herein, Bolt Automation’s Customer Service department can supply a quote for unloading, installation or start-up of this particular system upon request.

    A Bolt Automation certified service technician must be present to supervise the start-up of any machinery, or system in order to guarantee proper operation and preserve the warranty. During the start-up period, plant maintenance personnel should be available for orientation to standard preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
     

  7. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: Unless otherwise noted Bolt Automation assumes the equipment will operate in an indoor environment and is not exposed to outside weather conditions, hazardous or corrosive environments or washdown situations. Our equipment is designed for placement on a flat, level (± 1”) concrete floor of 4” minimum thickness. Purchaser to supply Bolt Automation with building layout drawings. Any abnormal conditions which could affect delivery, installation or operation must be emphatically noted, including but not limited to ceiling height, column, beam or drain locations, floor gradient, loading dock height, door clearances, power lines, etc.

    Bolt Automation does not suppress voltage spikes or power surges unless otherwise specified. Any related issues resulting in financial loses are the responsibility of the Purchaser. Equipment frame must be connected to an earth ground for safety reasons and for proper operation.

    Bolt Automation does not teach programming. The Purchaser’s employees are expected to have a proficiency in programming prior to any PLC training.
     

  8. TEST PRODUCT: The machinery proposed herein is designed to operate with pallets and products that are in good condition. Tolerances can vary depending on the particular application. Due to inherent variations in filled case, bag, and pail dimensions caused by bulging, skewing, warpage, overfilling, underfilling, sagging, etc., we must evaluate product sample with dimensions as close to actual production product as possible. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to forward, at his expense, sufficient test product and pallets. If the test product is unavailable (i.e., frozen, sensitive, of high value, etc.), Bolt Automation can estimate to the Purchaser the cost to fill the empty containers at Bolt Automation’s facility prior to testing. Any field-testing and adjustments required to regulate the equipment and produce satisfactory operation will be done at Purchaser’s expense. Bolt Automation cannot be responsible for machine performance if Purchaser does not send product or if product deviated from samples received. Among the reference materials used to establish these standard tolerances are the following:

    Voluntary Standard Tolerances for top opening regular slotted corrugated fiberboard containers (RSC), May 1976 (a joint study by PMMI and the Fibre Box Association). Voluntary Standard Tolerances for end loading 175 lb. – 200 lb. B-flute and C-flute regular slotted corrugated fiberboard containers (RSC), December 1976 (a joint study by PMMI and the Fibre Box Association).

    Wooden pallets to be handled on this system must comply with the specifications set forth in Sections 6.2.1 (Wood Component Placement), 6.2.2 (Pallet size deviation), and 6.2.3 (Squareness) of the Uniform Standard for Wood Pallets dated September 1, 1996 as published by the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA). A copy of this document can be obtained from NWPCA at (703) 527-7667. In addition, the equipment described herein is not designed to run pallets that are damaged, have missing or broken boards, or have missing or loose fasteners.

    Due to the probable non-uniformity of size and shape of bags or bales of product, actual samples must be submitted prior to final acceptance of an order.

    Purchaser is to make a sufficient supply of product available during the start-up so as not to hinder or slow the Technician. Additional time spent ‘waiting’ may result in additional charges to the Purchaser for all time spent waiting at the normal rate and all expenses associated with time spent waiting.
     

  9. PURCHASER ACCEPTANCE / TESTING: Machine specifications are subject to receipt of samples for testing. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to forward, on a prepaid basis, sufficient pallet and product samples to arrive at the manufacturing location of the seller in sufficient time to avoid delay in shipment. Bolt Automation is not responsible if Purchaser does not send product or if samples sent deviate from actual product. Any field testing and adjustments required to regulate the machine and produce satisfactory stacking patterns will be done at Purchaser’s expense.

    Evaluation of samples could result in a change of machine specifications and, therefore, affect pricing. Testing will be carried out at the location of the manufacturer before delivery date to the Purchaser in order to insure that the minimum performance standards can be obtained. Disposition of the product samples to be agreed upon prior to acceptance of order. Purchaser is to make a sufficient supply of product available during the start-up so as not to hinder or slow the technician.
     

  10. LIMITED WARRANTY: Subject to the limitations of Section 11, Bolt Automation and the machinery manufacturers warrants that the products will conform to its mechanical specifications under normal use and regular service and maintenance for a period of fifteen (15) months from the date of shipment of the products by Bolt Automation or twelve (12) months from start-up, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise specified by Bolt Automation in writing. THIS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY Bolt Automation WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHEWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHETHER OR NOT THE PURPOSE OR USE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED TO Bolt Automation IN SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT Bolt Automation PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND/OR MANUFACTURED BY Bolt Automation FOR PURCHASER’S USE OR PURPOSE.

    This warranty does not extend to any losses or damages due to misuse, accident, abuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, Purchaser’s negligence, unauthorized modification or alteration, use beyond rated capacity, or improper installation, maintenance or application. To the extent that Bolt Automation has relied upon any specifications, information, representation of operating conditions or other data supplied by Purchaser or its agents to Bolt Automation in the selection or design of the product and the preparation of Bolt Automation’s quotation, and in the event that actual operating conditions or other conditions differ from those represented by Purchaser and relied upon by Bolt Automation’s, any warranties or other provisions contained herein which are affected by such conditions shall be null and void. If the equipment supplied by Bolt Automation is altered in any way which changes the characteristics, whether they be mechanical, electronic, or microprocessing, without Bolt Automation consent and proper authorization, the warranty is deemed null and void.

    If within thirty (30) days after Purchaser’s discovery of any warranty defects within the warranty period, Purchaser notifies Bolt Automation thereof in writing, Bolt Automation shall at its option, repair, correct, or replace F.O.B. point of manufacture, that portion of the product found by Bolt Automation to be defective. Failure by Purchaser to give such written notice within the applicable time period shall be deemed an absolute and unconditional waiver of Purchaser’s claim for such defects. Bolt Automation reserves the right to investigate or request failure details before complying with the intent of this warranty. The warranty period will not be extended by reasons of repairs, modifications, or replacement of defective parts during the warranty period. Purchaser assumes all other responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury to persons or property arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the use of Goods, either alone or in combination with other products/components.
     

  11. LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION:

    THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED, AT Bolt Automation’S OPTION, TO REPAIR, CORRECTIONS OR REPLACEMENT UNDER SECTION 10. Bolt Automation SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAY IN PERFORMANCE AND IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OTHER TORT OR OTHERWISE), SHALL Bolt Automation’S LIABILITY TO PUCHASER AND/OR ITS PURCHASERS EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY Bolt Automation GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION. PURCHASER AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL BOLT AUTOMATION’S LIABILITY TO PURCHASER AND/OR ITS PURCHASERS EXTEND TO INCLUDE INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. The term “consequential damages” shall include, but not be limited to, loss of anticipated profits, business interruption, loss of use or revenue, cost of capital or loss of damage to property or equipment.

    Purchaser agrees that Bolt Automation shall not be liable in any way for any damages to Purchaser’s property or personal injuries to Purchaser which are the result of any negligent conduct on the part of Bolt Automation relating to or in connection with the products. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and save Bolt Automation harmless from all claims for damages to the property of and for personal injury to Purchaser’s officers, agents, and employees and all third parties which are the result of any negligent conduct on the part of Bolt Automation relating to or in connection with the products.

    It is expressly understood that any technical advice furnished by Seller with respect to the use of the product is given without charge, and Bolt Automation assumes no obligation or liability for the advice given, or results obtained, all such advice being given and accepted at Purchaser’s risk.
     

  12. OWNERSHIP OF MERCHANDISE: Bolt Automation and the Manufacturer of the said merchandise shall have the right, in addition to all other rights that they may possess, at any time, for credit reasons or because of Purchaser’s default or defaults, to withhold shipments, in whole or in part, and to recall said merchandise in transit, retake same from Purchaser, and repossess all merchandise which may be stored with Bolt Automation and the Manufacturer for Purchaser’s account, without the necessity of taking any other proceedings, and Purchaser consents that all merchandise so recalled, retaken, or repossessed, shall remain the absolute property of Bolt Automation and the Manufacturer. Further, it is agreed that in no event shall the said merchandise become a fixture or be considered a part of the real estate of Purchaser until said merchandise is paid for in full. Bolt Automation and the Manufacturer shall retain all right, title and interest to said merchandise until same is paid in full. The foregoing shall not be construed as limiting, in any manner, any of the rights or remedies available to Bolt Automation and the Manufacturer because of any default or breach of duty by Purchaser under the Uniform Commercial Code of either Purchaser’s, Bolt Automation’s, or the Manufacturer’s state, or any other rights from any source whatsoever.
     
  13. PURCHASER’S CREDIT: Bolt Automation and the Manufacturer reserve the right at any time to revoke any credit extended to Purchaser because of Purchaser’s failure to pay for any merchandise when due or for any other reason deemed good and sufficient by Bolt Automation or the Manufacturer including, but not limited to, any proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, in bankruptcy or insolvency by or against Purchaser, or in the event of the appointment, with or without Purchaser’s consent, of any assignee for the benefit of creditors or of a receiver.
     
  14. INTEREST AND COSTS OF COLLECTION: Interest will be charged by Bolt Automation at the maximum allowable rate on any payments past due. In the event that legal proceedings become necessary in order to collect overdue payments of Purchaser to enforce any of Bolt Automation’s rights hereunder. Purchaser shall pay all legal fees and costs connected with said proceedings.
     
  15. RISK OF LOSS: Unless otherwise provided in writing herein, all risk of loss or damage to merchandise in transit shall be borne by Purchaser. In the event that Purchaser has not paid for said merchandise in full by the commencement of said transit, Purchaser agrees to fully insure said merchandise, prior to the commencement of said transit and to name as beneficiaries of said insurance Bolt Automation or the Manufacturer, whichever may be the owner of said merchandise. Purchaser agrees to forward a copy of said insurance policy to Bolt Automation or the Manufacturer, whichever may be the owner of said merchandise, upon acquisition of said insurance.
     
  16. FORCE MAJEURE: Bolt Automation and the Manufacturer will not be liable for any delay in performance or delay in delivery of shipment of merchandise, or for any damages suffered by Purchaser by reason of such delay, when such delay is, directly or indirectly, caused by, or in any manner arises from fires, floods, accidents, riots, acts of God, war, Governmental interference, embargoes, strikes, labor difficulties, shortage of labor, fuel, power, materials, or supplies, transportation delays, or any other cause or causes (whether or not similar in nature to any of these herein before specified) beyond their control.

    All orders that are accepted by Bolt Automation are accepted with the understanding that they are subject to Bolt Automation’s ability to obtain the merchandise listed in this proposal as well as the ability of the Manufacturer to obtain the necessary materials to produce said merchandise. Therefore, there will be no liability on the part of Bolt Automation due to the inability of Bolt Automation to obtain the merchandise listed in this proposal, nor will there be any liability on the part of the Manufacturer in the event of the Manufacturer’s inability to obtain the necessary materials to produce said merchandise.
     

  17. OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY HEALTH ACT: In the event that any merchandise listed in this proposal violates any rules and/or regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, or if said merchandise violates any state or local statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations which deal with the same or similar subject matter as the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Purchaser agrees to take no action whatsoever against Bolt Automation or the Manufacturer for any and all losses suffered by Purchaser which are the direct or indirect result of any penalties, fines or sanctions imposed on Purchaser for said alleged violations or as a result of said alleged violations themselves.
     
  18. ERRORS: Any typographical errors or mathematical errors appearing on this proposal are subject to correction.
     
  19. SEVERABILITY: If any of the foregoing standard terms and conditions are found to be unenforceable by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then only those portions of the foregoing shall be stricken and the remaining standard terms and conditions shall be enforceable.
     
  20. GOVERNING LAW: This Order shall be deemed accepted in Missouri. THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND ANY DISPUTE CONNECTED HEREWITH SHALL BE GOVERNED AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS FO THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

    NOTE! If not stated to the contrary in a specific proposal, the above terms and conditions will apply.