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Terms and Conditions
Quotations and Orders
Quotations. Quotations are effective for 30 days,
unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Holmberg. Prices quoted
exclude shipping, delivery and taxes.
Orders. All orders are subject to the detailed
specifications of the Holmberg Written Order Acknowledgement that
has been or will be provided via hard copy, fax or email.
Order Cancellation. Should customer cancel an order,
customer will be billed for non-recoverable time and material and
an order cancellation charge, with a minimum charge of $100.
Credit
& Payment
Payment Terms. Payment terms are net 30 days for
customers with approved credit. Approved credit is determined by
Holmberg in its sole discretion.
Payment. Payment may be made by company check or
wire transfer.
Past Due Balances. Finance charges of 1½%
per month (18% APR) may be applied to past due balances or such
lesser amounts permitted by law. Customer will also be responsible
for collection costs (including attorneys’ fees) we incur
to collect past due amounts.
Delivery
& Shipping
Freight. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing,
freight is FOB Holmberg.
Title and Risk of Loss. Title and risk of loss
for product shipped passes to the customer at the time of shipping,
or when product is picked up at Holmberg.
Partial Shipments. Prices are based on delivery
of the complete order in a single shipment. Pricing for custom orders
are based on continuous and uninterrupted production with no inventory
or storage. Holmberg reserves the right to make partial shipments.
Quantity Shipped for Custom Orders. Custom orders
are shipped with the overs or unders allowance specified in the
Written Order Acknowledgement.
Shipment Dates. Shipment dates are estimates only.
Delays due to uncontrollable events do not constitute default.
Custom
Printing and Converting
Proofs. Artwork, press or product proofs will be
provided to the customer to verify custom printing and converting
specifications, at a price noted in the quotation. Customer delays
in reviewing and approving proofs may result in additional charges
for non-recoverable machine time and may result in delays to the
shipment date.
Order Changes. Should customer request changes
to specifications, customer will be billed for non-recoverable time
and material and an order change charge. Customer changes may result
in delays to the shipment date.
Make-Ready Materials. Custom printing and converting
materials, such as artwork, type, and plates and custom printing
and converting work such as sketches, copy, and dummies supplied
by Holmberg remain the exclusive property of Holmberg. Holmberg
shall have no obligation to retain or return materials provided
to Holmberg if return has not been requested within three months
after the delivery of the goods.
Color Matching. Due to differences in equipment,
paper, inks and other conditions, a reasonable variation in color
between the sample and completed job is normal and should be expected.
Intellectual Property Violations. Customer shall
indemnify Holmberg for claims, actions, liability, damages and penalties
arising from intellectual property right violations arising in connection
with Holmberg’s use in customer’s project of materials
or information provided by customer.
Customer
Furnished Materials
Furnished Materials. Materials furnished by the
customer, including paper, must be pre-approved for Holmberg’s
process, and should be properly packed, free from dirt, torn sheets,
bad splices, etc., and of proper quality for converting and printing.
Customer must include purchase order number and mark furnished materials
with exact counts. Holmberg should be notified in advance of anticipated
delivery dates of furnished items. Additional costs or delayed production
due to improper packaging or quality will be charged to customer.
In cases where a mill or supplier claim is involved, it is customer’s
responsibility to submit the claim. Holmberg is not responsible
for defects caused by materials supplied by the customer.
Insurance. Holmberg will maintain fire, extended
coverage, vandalism, malicious mischief and sprinkler leakage insurance
on customer furnished materials while in Holmberg’s possession.
Holmberg’s liability shall not exceed the amount recoverable
from such insurance.
Defects
& Claims
Claims. Any claims, including for defects, damage
and shortages, must be made within 30 days from date of shipment
from Holmberg.
Reports of Defects. In the event a product is believed
to be defective, the following shipment information must be provided
to Holmberg: invoice number and date, lot numbers from packaging,
description of the problem, and quantity involved. Holmberg may
request samples and additional information. Upon review, Holmberg
will determine disposition of the product and appropriate remedy.
Returned Goods Policy. Customers may request the
return of standard item, stocked product. Should Holmberg agree
to accept the return of standard item, stocked product, a return
authorization number will be issued. The product must be returned
freight prepaid within 10 days after the issuance of the return
authorization number, must arrive in salable condition, and must
reference the return authorization number on all shipping paperwork.
A restocking charge of 20% will apply, with a minimum of $50. Holmberg
will not accept returns after 90 days. Custom made products may
not be returned.
DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN A WRITING SPECIFICALLY
REFERENCED IN A DOCUMENT SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF HOLMBERG, HOLMBERG MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED OR GOODS
TO BE PROVIDED. ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED AND WAIVED.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. HOLMBERG SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR, AND CUSTOMER HEREBY EXPRESSLY
WAIVES, ALL REMEDIES AND DAMAGES RELATING TO INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY DESCRIPTION, WHETHER
ARISING OUT OF WARRANTY OR OTHER CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT,
OR OTHERWISE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL HOLMBERG’S LIABILITY
FOR ANY CAUSE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE
GOODS.
Governing
Terms
Agreement. The transactions between Holmberg and
customer shall be governed by the Written Order Acknowledgement
issued by Holmberg and these Standard Terms and Conditions. Such
documents are the sole and complete agreement between Holmberg and
customer and supersedes all prior oral and written understandings
with respect to the subject matter in the Written Order Acknowledgement.
Holmberg expressly rejects the terms of any other communications
by customer except to the extent they reference the Written Order
Acknowledgement and are signed by an authorized representative of
Holmberg. Neither Holmberg’s delivery of the goods or services
nor any other action at any time on the part of Holmberg shall constitute
acceptance of additional or different terms. Any modification or
waiver to these terms must be in a signed writing.
Governing Law. The validity, performance and construction
of the transactions between Holmberg and customer shall be governed
by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without application to choice
of law considerations.
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