Terms and Conditions of Sales and Purchases

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE  

Article n° 1: Definitions. 

“Buyer” means the person or entity acquiring Goods  from Seller.  

“Contract” means these Terms and Conditions and  any and all Orders accepted from time to time subject to  these Terms and Conditions.  

“Goods” means goods to be supplied to Buyer by  Seller.  

“Intellectual Property Rights” means all patents,  registered and unregistered designs, copyrights,  trademarks, know-how and other forms of intellectual  property, wherever in the world enforceable.  

“Parties” means Buyer and Seller, collectively.  “Order” means an offer by Buyer to purchase Goods  from Seller, as the same may be modified by Change  Orders that become effective from time to time in  accordance with these Terms and Conditions.  “Seller” means Dysol SOCOMORE.  

Article n° 2: General.  

2.a. These Terms and Conditions shall apply to any sale  of Goods by Seller to Buyer to the exclusion of all other  terms and conditions referred to, offered or relied on by  Buyer at any stage in the dealings between the Parties,  including, but not limited to, any standard or printed  terms tendered by Buyer, and shall supersede all prior  representations or arrangements and contain the entire  agreement between the Parties in connection with the  sale of Goods to Buyer, except as provided in the  immediately following sentence. Any variation to these  Terms and Conditions (including any special terms and  conditions agreed between the Parties) shall be  inapplicable unless agreed to in writing by Seller.  

2.b. Any description given or applied to Goods is given  by way of identification only, and the use of such  description shall not constitute a sale by description.  Without limiting the foregoing, pictures and texts  appearing in Seller’s catalogues, leaflets and other  business documents or appended to Offers are for  informational purposes only, and are not contractually  binding. In delivering any Offer to Seller, Buyer affirms  that it does not in any way rely on any description in  contracting to purchase Goods from Seller.  

Article n° 3: Acceptance.  

3.a. An Order will be deemed accepted by Seller upon  the first of the following to occur: (a) Seller making,  signing, or delivering to Buyer any letter, form, or other  writing or instrument acknowledging acceptance; or (b)  any performance by Seller under the Order. The date of  deemed acceptance of an Order pursuant to this  paragraph is referred to as the “Order Date.”  

3.b. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that all Goods are  subject to applicable shelf-life standards based on point  of manufacture. For Goods produced at Seller’s Rhome,  Texas facility, Seller warrants that such Goods will have  a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of total shelf  life remaining or at least nine (9) months from date of  shipment. For Goods sourced from Seller’s  manufacturing partners, Seller warrants a minimum of  fifty percent (50%) of total shelf life remaining or at least  six (6) months from date of shipment. Buyer is advised  to review shelf-life requirements based on its intended  use to ensure optimal product performance. Seller  expressly disclaims any responsibility for delays or  issues resulting from inventory rotation practices or use  of Goods beyond the warranted shelf-life period.  

Article n° 4: Change Order.  

Buyer may, from time to time, request changes to an  Order by issuing to Seller written notices (each, a  “Change Order”) that alter, add to, or deduct from  

Goods, and Seller will comply with the terms of a  Change Order, subject to the following:  

4.a. In no event shall Buyer be entitled to effectuate a  change to material of manufacture, sources of supply,  manufacturing process or location, without the prior  written consent of Seller.  

4.b. If any Change Order would cause a material  increase or decrease in Seller’s costs or time of  performance, Seller promptly shall notify Buyer, and the  Parties shall work in good faith to negotiate a pricing  adjustment. If the Parties cannot agree to a pricing  adjustment within thirty (30) days after Buyer’s initial  submission of the Change Order (the “Price  Renegotiation Period”), then Buyer shall have the option  of withdrawing the Change Order or cancelling the  Order. If Buyer elects to cancel the Order, such election  must be in a writing delivered to Seller, and such  cancellation shall not affect Buyer’s obligation to pay for  Goods delivered prior to cancellation. If Buyer fails to  deliver written notice of cancellation within five (5) days  after expiration of the Price Negotiation Period, then  Buyer’s Change Order shall be deemed withdrawn, and  Buyer shall have no further cancellation right,  

4.c. A Change Order shall not affect Buyer’s obligations  to pay for Goods delivered prior to the submission of the  Change Order to Seller.  

Article n° 5: Price and Payment.  

5.a. Except as provided in this subparagraph, the Price  (herein so called) for Goods shall be Seller’s price  applicable to such Goods on the Order Date and shall  be designated in U.S dollars and calculated before  taxes. As a result, they shall be increased by any sales,  use, excise taxes or similar taxes, the VAT rate (if  applicable) and by duties, fees, carriage and other costs  applicable as of the Order Date (collectively, “Costs”).  Seller reserves the right to change its pricing at any time,  and unless the Order states that pricing shall be fixed,  Seller may increase prices for undelivered balances in  accordance with pricing increases occurring after the  date of acceptance of the Order but before dispatch.  

5.b. The Minimum Price (herein so called) for any Order  shall be $750, before Costs, regardless of the nature of  the Goods sold. It is agreed that if Buyer submits an  Order for Goods aggregating to less than the Minimum  Price, the Minimum Price (plus Costs) will be charged.  

5.c. Credit terms may be offered subject to satisfactory  credit vetting of Buyer by Seller, but the offer of credit  will be at the sole discretion of Seller. Where credit is  offered, payment of the Price plus Costs shall be due  within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice supplied  by Seller, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Seller.  In cases where credit is not offered, payment will be  required before release of Goods or provision of  Services by Seller.  

5.d. Payment shall be made by cheque, draft, bank  transfer. No discounts will be granted in the event of  early payment.  

5.e. Any amounts not paid in accordance with invoiced  terms shall bear interest at a rate of one- and one-half  percent (1½%) per month or the maximum percentage  rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. Buyer shall  reimburse Seller for all of Seller's costs and expenses,  including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in  connection with collecting overdue accounts. 

5.f. If Buyer does not tender payment to Seller on or  before the date upon which such payment is due, Seller  reserves the right to: (i) require payment in advance of  delivery in relation to any Goods not previously  delivered; (ii) refuse to make delivery of any undelivered  Goods without incurring liability to Buyer for non-delivery  or delay in delivery; and/or (iii) refuse any Change Order  submitted with respect to an existing Order or any  subsequent Order tendered by Buyer.  

Article n° 6: Delivery.  

6.a. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing,  delivery of Goods shall be made at the address  specified by Buyer on, or as close as possible to, the  date required by Buyer. Delivery dates quoted by Seller  are provided by Seller in good faith but are not  guaranteed unless stated in writing. Delivery dates not  guaranteed as provided in the immediately preceding  sentence are given for informational purposes only and  are not binding on Seller.  

6.b. Partial deliveries are permitted unless otherwise  stated in an Order accepted by Seller in accordance with  these Terms and Conditions.  

6.c. Buyer shall make all arrangements necessary to  accept delivery of Goods whenever they are tendered (it  being acknowledged that Seller may make early delivery  where reasonable). If Seller is unable to deliver Goods  because of actions or circumstances under the control  of Buyer, then Seller shall be liable for any costs  incurred by Seller as a result. Without limiting the  foregoing, Seller shall be entitled to place Goods in  storage until such time as delivery may be effected, and  Buyer shall be liable for Seller’s storage expenses.  Buyer is responsible for unloading.  

6.d. Deliveries are made “ex works,” such that the  transfer of risks for Goods sold by Seller takes place  upon the delivery of the Goods to Buyer’s carrier or upon  exit from Seller’s warehouse. Buyer’s, or its carrier’s,  receipt shall be conclusive evidence of delivery. The  weight or quantity stated on Seller’s dispatch note shall  be conclusive evidence of the amount of Goods  delivered, except in cases of manifest error.  

Article n°7: Cancellation, Returns and Restocking. 

7.a. Once accepted by Seller, an Order can only be  cancelled: (i) in accordance with the terms of  Subparagraph 4(b) above; or (ii) with Seller’s written  consent and on terms that will indemnify Seller against  loss.  

7.b. All Goods are sold to Buyer on a “firm sale” basis,  i.e., Seller will not take back any Goods without Seller’s  prior written agreement. If Buyer accepts a return in  accordance with this Paragraph 7, the following terms  shall apply.  

7.b.i. Returns must be made by Seller’s designated  carrier, but Buyer will be responsible for ensuring that  returned Goods are carefully packaged to avoid any  damage in transit. Seller will not be obligated to accept  any Goods that are damaged in any way, and any credit  for returns accepted by Seller in writing shall only be  given for Goods in saleable condition.  

7.b. ii. Return costs shall be borne by Buyer, unless an  apparent defect in Goods (a “Defect”) or a shortage in  Goods (a “Shortage”) is acknowledged by Seller. If  Seller acknowledges a Defect or Shortage and  proceeds within a reasonable time to replace the  defective Goods or deliver the missing Goods, then  Buyer shall have no further recourse against Seller with  respect to the Defect or Shortage. Buyer agrees not to  grant discharge to the carrier of Goods before making  sure that Goods are in complete and perfect condition.  Any Defect or Shortage must be reported to Seller within  seven (7) days of receipt of the Goods by Buyer.  

7.b.iii. If Seller accepts a return other than in connection  with a Defect or Shortage acknowledged by Seller, a  restocking charge equal to 25% of the invoice total will  apply, plus freight charges at cost. The minimum  restocking charge is $500. 

Article n°8: Title Transfer.  

Notwithstanding risks associated with Goods transfer to  Buyer “ex works,” title to Goods delivered pursuant to an  Order does not transfer to Buyer until Seller receives the 

Price plus Costs for such Goods, together with any other  amounts that become due and owing under the  Contract. As such, until title to Goods transfers to Buyer  in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence:  8.a. Buyer shall hold the Goods on a fiduciary basis as  bailee for Seller and shall store the Goods (at no cost to  Seller) separately from all other goods in Buyer’s  possession and marked in such a way that they are  clearly identified as Seller’s property.  

8.b. Buyer shall insure and keep insured the Goods in  an amount equal to the Price plus Costs for such Goods  against “all risks” (to Seller’s reasonable satisfaction),  and, upon request of Seller, deliver proof of such  insurance coverage in form and content reasonably  acceptable to Seller.  

8.c. Buyer shall not pledge, grant a security interest in,  or otherwise encumber any of the Goods which remain  titled in Seller.  

8.d. Buyer may sell or use the Goods in the ordinary  course of Buyer’s business at full market value, but for  the account of Seller. Any such sale or dealing shall be  a sale or use of Seller’s property by Buyer on Buyer’s  own behalf, and Buyer shall occupy the role of principal  in such sales or dealings. Until the title to Goods passes  from Seller in accordance with this Paragraph 8, the  entire proceeds of sale of those Goods shall be held in  trust for Seller and shall not be commingled with other  funds but, rather, shall be segregated and identified as  Seller’s funds.  

8.e. Upon a default by Buyer in its obligations owed to  Seller, Buyer shall upon request deliver up such of the  Goods as remain in the possession of Buyer, and if  Buyer fails to do so, Seller may enter upon any premises  owned, occupied or controlled by Buyer where the  Goods are situated and repossess the Goods. The  Contract shall serve as a security interest for purposes  of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”), reserving in  Seller a security interest until Seller has received  payment in full (and the terms of the UCC shall govern  in the event of an inconsistency between the UCC and  the Contract)  

Article n°9: Seller’s Warranty; Limitations on  Liability.  

Seller warrants its packaging of the Goods to be in  compliance with applicable governmental specifications  for shipments. Seller warrants the Goods to be free from  defects in material and workmanship under normal use  and service, not arising from misuse, negligence or  accident, by Buyer, its agents and employees. Seller’s  obligations under this warranty are limited to remedying  any deficiencies in the Goods at such place or places as  may be designated by Seller. This warranty shall pertain  to any Goods to which Buyer has, within one (1) year  following delivery of such Goods to Buyer, its nominees  or the carrier, as the case may be, given written notice  of claimed defects to Seller. Buyer shall be required to  furnish Seller with details of such defects and this  warranty shall be effective as to such Goods which  Seller’s examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to  have been defective and which at Seller’s option  promptly shall be returned to Seller or its nominees.  THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL  OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR  IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF  MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE  SELLER BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR TO ANY  OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE,  DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING OUT OF OR  CAUSED BY THE USE OR OPERATION OF THE  GOODS, OR FOR THE LOSS OF PROFITS,  BUSINESS, OR GOODWILL. SELLER SHALL IN NO  EVENT BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR FIRM  

(INCLUDING ANY ASSIGNEE OF BUYER) EXCEPT  BUYER AND ITS SUCCESSORS. SELLER FURTHER  DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER  TO BUYER OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR  INJURY TO PERSON OR DAMAGE TO, OR LOSS OF,  ANY PROPERTY OR ITS VALUE CAUSED BY ANY  PRODUCT OF SELLER OR WHICH HAS BEEN  IMPROPERLY USED. IN NO CASE SHALL SELLER'S  LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE  GOODS THAT GAVE RISE TO THE CLAIM. Seller's  liability is limited to furnishing or repairing (at Seller's  option) Goods determined by Seller to be defective.  Buyer is responsible for determining the suitability of  Goods for their different applications. Buyer must  ensure that Seller's products are stored and utilized in  accordance with all local, state, federal and private  governing bodies and meet all applicable health and  safety standards. Should Goods be used in an  application that is safety critical, Buyer must provide  appropriate safety testing of the products along with  providing adequate safety devices, guarding, warning  notices and provide specific training to protect the user  from injury.  

Article n°10: Force Majeure.  

Seller shall not be liable for any failure to deliver or late  performance where such failure or late performance  results from circumstances (whether or not involving  Seller’s negligence) that are beyond Seller’s reasonable  control and prevent or restrict Seller from fully complying  with its obligations to Buyer (each, a “Force Majeure  Event”). Force Majeure Events shall include, but not be  limited to strikes; lockouts; manufacturing accidents’  carrier failures; frost; fire; storms; floods; epidemics;  terrorism; and supply shortages. Should a Force  Majeure Event continue for more than three (3) months,  Seller may terminate an Order upon written notice to  Buyer, whereupon the delivery and other obligations of  Seller, and the payment and other obligations of Buyer,  shall cease. Further, in the event of a Force Majeure  Event relating to or resulting in the full or partial  discontinuation of the usual raw material and energy  supply sources that are necessary for the performance  of Seller’s manufacturing activities, Seller may, upon  written notice to Buyer, continue to deliver Goods to  Buyer but upon a reduced basis consistent with raw  material and energy availability.  

Article n°11: Termination and Suspension.

11.a. Except where Buyer has caused or contributed to  any delay, Buyer may (as Buyer’s sole remedy)  terminate the Contract by written notice to Seller:  11.a.i. If Seller fails to deliver Goods by a date expressly  stated by Seller in writing to be a “guaranteed” delivery  date.  

11.a. ii. Within sixty (60) days after any delivery date,  otherwise quoted or indicated by Seller (unless the  Goods in question have been specially manufactured or  adapted for Buyer; or  

11.a.iii. Upon the occurrence of a breach by Seller of its  express obligations under the Contract, if such breach  is not cured by Seller within sixty (60) days after written  notice of such breach delivered by Buyer to Seller.  

11.b. Seller may (without prejudice to its other rights and  remedies) terminate or suspend Seller’s performance  under the Contract in whole or in part if:  

11.b.i. Buyer fails to take delivery of or pay for Goods  within the time frames specified in the Contract or  breaches any other Contract terms.  

11.b. ii. Buyer is adjudicated to being bankrupt or  insolvent, or a receiver or administrator takes  possession of any material part of Buyer’s assets; or  11.b.iii. Seller has reasonable grounds for suspecting  that an event in clause (ii) above has occurred or will  

occur, or that Buyer will not pay for Goods as and when  payment is due, Seller notifies Buyer of such concerns  in writing, and Buyer fails to provide Seller with security  for payment (reasonably acceptable to Seller) within  three (3) business days after such notice.  

Article n°12: Miscellaneous.  

If for any reason a provision of the Contract is deemed  to be legally invalid, then in such event the rest of the  Contract shall remain in full force and effect. Any  amendment to the Contract shall require the prior written  consent of both parties. If any term or provision of the  Order is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any  jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability  will not affect any other term or provision of this  Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such  term or provision in any other jurisdiction.  

Version dated 06/27/2025  

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