These General Terms and Conditions –shall, unless otherwise agreed in writing, apply to all sales of parts (the “Parts”) by any authorized member, agent or representative of SUM8 MARITIME (the “Supplier”)to a purchaser(the“Buyer”). The Supplier’s offers are non-binding until accepted and confirmed by a purchase order issued by the Buyer in compliance with these conditions which is acknowledged by the Supplier(any such acknowledged purchase order, a “Contract”). These Conditions shall form an integral part of the Contract.The Buyer may not change or cancel any purchase order after it has been received by the Supplier unless the Supplier has agreed in writing to such change or cancellation.
2.1 Neither party shall copy or disclose to a third party any document or data provided by the other party without the prior written consent of the other party or use them for purposes other than those for which they were provided. Intellectual property rights associated with the Parts or any document or data provided by the Supplier in connection therewith shall remain the Supplier’s property. The Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Supplier against all claims, losses and damages, including reasonable attorneys fees, arising out of or resulting from any reuse, modification, reproduction or publication of the Supplier’s intellectual property documents or data. To the extent there is a conflict between the foregoing provisions regarding confidentiality and intellectual property and any terms or conditions of any software license agreement,the terms and conditions of such software license agreement shall prevail.
2.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Buyer consents to the collection and use of information and to the ownership of the derived or incorporating works as set forth herein. The Buyer shall be responsible for providing equipment technical data through any reasonable means requested by the Supplier, including internet-connected devices. The term "Equipment Technical Data" refers to all data relating to the technical operating parameters of any equipment delivered, including without limitation, all information that the Supplier shall gather from sensors, instruments, monitors, or other industrial control or SCADA devices located at the Buyer’s sites or on the equipment delivered. Equipment Technical Data shall be transmitted to the Supplier for purposes including, but not limited to, developing its products, solutions and services. The Supplier, the Supplier’s parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates shall own all works, products, reports and improvements each may develop based upon, derived from, or incorporating Equipment Technical Data. Equipment Technical Data may be transferred; (a) to the Supplier’s parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates and (b) to third parties who act for or on the Supplier’s behalf for processing in accordance with the non-exclusive purpose(s) listed above or as may otherwise be lawfully processed. Equipment, Technical Data may also be disclosed to a third party if the Supplier is required to do so due to an applicable law, court order or governmental regulation, or if such disclosure is otherwise necessary in support of any criminal or other legal investigation. The Supplier’s rights to use Equipment Technical Data shall survive the termination or expiration of the governing agreement, the terms and conditions and/or any understanding between the parties hereto with respect to Supplier’s rights to use Equipment Technical Data and any applicable warranty period and any other commercial contract between the Supplier and the Buyer.
3. CYBER SECURITY PROTECTION
3.1 Unless otherwise agreed,upon delivery of any equipment provided by the Supplier, or any communication form supplier to the buyer, the Buyer shall be solely responsible for system integrations and/or system security engineering for any equipment not provided by the Supplier. It is the Buyer’s sole responsibility to protect Critical Components from any External Cybersecurity Threat or Internal Cybersecurity Threat, including against hardware and software vulnerabilities.In recognition of the foregoing, the Buyer agrees and covenants that it shall use the degree of care appropriate to prevent unauthorized access, use, or hacking of the Critical Components provided in connection with any equipment provided by the Supplier and shall do so in a manner that is no less rigorous than any recommendations provided by the Supplier and accepted industry practices.
3.2 “External Cybersecurity Threat” is any threat, act, attack or other incident which negatively affects the reliable workings of any equipment provided by the Supplier, which originated outside of the physical site housing such equipment.
3.3 “Internal Cybersecurity Threat” is any threat, act, attack or other incident which negatively affects the reliable workings of any equipment provided by the Supplier, which originated inside of the physical site housing such equipment.
4.1 All references to trade terms shall be interpreted in accordance with Incoterms® 2010. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Parts shall be deemed to be sold “Ex-Works”. Any date or period for delivery stipulated or quoted shall be deemed to be an estimate only. Packing materials shall not be returned to the Supplier, unless previously agreed . The Buyer shall be deemed to have accepted the quantity and quality of the Parts delivered by the Supplier as being in accordance with the Contract unless the Buyer has notified the Supplier of any shortages or damage within three (3) days following delivery of the Parts. No returns of Parts will be permitted or allowed by the Supplier.
4.2 If the Buyer anticipates that it will be unable to accept the delivery of Parts at the time set forth in the Contract, the Buyer shall notify the Supplier in writing stating the reason and the time when the Buyer anticipates being able to accept the delivery. The Buyer shall pay the part of the Contract price that becomes due at the delivery as if the delivery had taken place. The Supplier may by notice require the Buyer to accept the delivery within a final reasonable time. Any additional costs related to such delay shall be borne by the Buyer.
4.3 The Supplier has the right to suspend the performance of its obligations under the Contract if it is reasonably clear from the circumstances that the Buyer will not be able to perform its obligations as stated in the Contract.
Unless otherwise agreed, payment shall be made by bank remittance in the currency and to the bank account set forth in the Supplier’s invoice within thirty (30) days following the date of the invoice. Payment shall be made in full without any set off,counter claim or deduction.The Buyer shall pay interest on overdue payments from the maturity date until the actual date of payment at the rate of one and one quarter percent (1.25%) per month, compounded monthly.The Buyer shall pay the Supplier all costs related to the collection of overdue amounts, including reasonable attorneys fees. In the event any payment is more than sixty (60) days late, the Supplier shall be entitled to suspend or terminate the Contract by written notice to the Buyer, and such remedies shall not be exclusive of the Supplier’s additional rights under contract or law. Title to the Parts shall pass to the Buyer only when payment in full has been received by the Supplier. The Supplier may as a precondition for delivery of Parts, request: (i) advance payment; and/or (ii) that the Buyer pays or provides security covering any unpaid amount already owed to the Supplier or one of its affiliates.
6.1The warranty period for the services rendered begins from the date of commissioning of equipment, and ends three (3) months from the date of commissioning, unless agreed in writing otherwise. The Buyer shall immediately take appropriate steps to prevent any defect identified during the warranty period from becoming more serious, and all warranty claims with respect to this warranty shall be made in writing without delay and not later than fourteen (14) days following discovery of such defect during the warranty period.The Buyer shall have the responsibility to establish that its claim is covered by this warranty. Warranty for any spares, equipment or items supplied will be governed by the explicit terms pertaining to the supplies as mentioned in the estimates that are submitted for each individual enquiry form buyer.
6.2 The Supplier shall not be liable for any defect due to or arising in connection with: (1) any materials, components, tools, designs or software provided by the Buyer; (2) negligence or willful misconduct of the Buyer; (3) parts, accessories or attachments other than those supplied as Parts by the Supplier if any; (4) improper service work, installation or alterations carried out by the Buyer; (5) normal wear and tear; (6) use of unsuitable material or consumables by the Buyer; (7) fluctuation in the grid; or (8) any use, service or operation of the Parts which is not in conformity with manuals, instructions or specifications provided by the Supplier or which is otherwise not in accordance with normal industry practice. The Supplier’s warranty obligation does not include any cranage, electricity, scaffolding, docking, diving, sub-sea work, towage costs, demounting or mounting costs, expenses of the Supplier's personnel or representatives, taxes and duties, and all such costs and expenses shall be reimbursed by the Buyer to the Supplier when applicable. If after the Supplier’s warranty investigation it is found that the Buyer does not have a warranty claim within the scope of these Conditions, then the Buyer shall be responsible for all applicable costs and expenses for such inspection, repaired or replaced components or other service work.
6.3THIS CLAUSE 6 SETS FORTH THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES AGAINST NON-CONFORMITY OR DEFECTS. THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ALL OTHER REMEDIES,WARRANTIES,GUARANTEES AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY OR SATISFACTORY QUALITY).
7.1 IN NO EVENT, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, TORT LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY), OR OTHERWISE, SHALL THE SUPPLIER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,CONTINGENT,SPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED OR ARISING (WHETHER ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED) NOR FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES(WHETHER ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED)CAUSED BY REASON OF UNAVAILABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR THE FACILITY, SHUTDOWNS OR SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF SAVINGS, LOSS OF REPUTATION, INVENTORY OR USE CHARGES, COST OF PURCHASED OR REPLACEMENT POWER, INTEREST CHARGES OR COST OF CAPITAL ANY CLAIMS OF THE BUYER’S CUSTOMERS, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTED EQUIPMENT, SPARE PARTS OR SERVICES OR REPLACEMENT, REMOVAL OR RE-INSTALLATION SERVICE WORK NOT ARISING FROM THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN,TOWAGE CHARGES, POLLUTION REMEDIATION COSTS, COSTS OF DOCKING, DIVING OR SUB-SEA WORK, DAMAGE TO ANY VESSEL, ENGINE ROOM OR POWER PLANT SITE, YARD OR OTHER PROPERTY (INCLUDING DAMAGE TO GOODS OWNED BY THE BUYER,DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY OTHER THAN THE EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND PARTS DELIVERED HEREUNDER, COSTS FOR ANY ADDITIONAL TESTS, SEA TRIALS, DEBRIS REMOVAL OR FOR LOSS OF TIME OR USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION SYSTEM, OPERATION OR SERVICE.
7.2 NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THE CONTRACT, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SUPPLIER’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO THE BUYER UNDER THIS CONTRACT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EXCEED THIRTY PERCENT(30%) OF THE CONTRACT PRICE.
7.3 Each party shall obtain a waiver of all rights of recourse and subrogation against the other party from its insurers as well as indemnify and hold the other party harmless for all claims of or by either of the parties insurers.
7.4 The Supplier shall not be liable for any harm, injury or damages due to or arising in connection with: (1) software provided by the Buyer; (2) monitoring, digital and/or cybersecurity-related systems other than those provided by the Supplier;or(3)improper service work,installation or alterations carried out by the Buyer on any monitoring, digital and/or cybersecurity-related systems. “Improper Service Work” is any act or failure to act which contradicts the OEM recommended maintenance, configuration and advisable operations resulting in detrimental reliability or increased possibility of failure.
8.1ThepartiesagreethatthePartsshallbedeliveredsubjecttoallapplicable export controls,sanctions or restrictions imposed on technology and products by any country or organization or nation which are enforceable in the jurisdiction of the Supplier, its affiliates or parent company, including the Suppliers country, the United Nations, the European Union and the United States of America. The Buyer acknowledges that the Parts and all related technical information, documents and materials may not be imported or exported, re-exported, transshipped, traded, diverted or transferred, directly or indirectly, contrary to such controls, sanctions or restrictions.
8.2TheBuyerconfirmsthatthePartssuppliedwillbeusedsolelyforpeaceful purposes. The Buyer further confirms that the Parts will not be used in connection with, or for purposes associated with any chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, missiles or any other vehicles or vessels capable of delivering such weapons,or in support of any terrorist activity,or in connection with any other military end use. Nor will the Parts be re-sold if it is known or suspected by the Buyer that it is intended to be used for such purposes. Upon request by the Supplier, the Buyer shall furnish the Supplier with all the relevant certificates relating to export control laws, regulations, sanctions and restrictions, such as, but not limited to, end-user certificates, in form and substance specified by the Supplier.
8.3 The Supplier has no liability resulting from delay, cancellation or amendment of this sale resulting from export controls, sanctions or other applicable restrictive measures.
Neither the Supplier nor the Buyer shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations hereunder, or for any loss or damage resulting therefrom, caused by or arising from an event of force majeure (“Force Majeure”) which includes without limitation acts of God, wars whether declared or not,any events involving ammunition of war,civil wars and riots, hostilities,public disorder,acts of terrorism and severe threat of terrorism,any measures taken by public authorities in connection with threat of terrorism, embargos and import or export restrictions, acts of civil or military authorities, sanctions,boycotts,fire,flood,accidents,strikes,failure of a subcontractor or sub-supplier to provide manpower, materials or goods caused by an event that qualifies under this Clause 9, epidemics, unusually severe weather affecting either party, or causes beyond their control.
The Buyer hereby grants to the Supplier a continuing security interest, and when applicable a maritime lien for necessaries, in and to the Parts, together with all goods into which the Parts are attached at any time, and all products and proceeds derived from the sale or lease thereof as security for the payment in full of such Parts.
The Buyer shall pay,where applicable,all duties,with holding and other taxes, customs fees and charges and all charges and fees by a classification or inspection society.All such documentation or approvals which are required by applicable laws, and any applicable modifications of such laws, shall be the responsibility of and paid by the Buyer.All supplies made in any country will be governed by the applicable tax laws of that country in line with all applicable laws of the land, and the buyer must provide the necessary documentary proof to meet the tax exemptions where applicable, failing of which, the supplier retains the right to claim any lawfully applicable tax, within a period of 6 (Six) months of affecting the supply, by submission of additional invoices.
12.1Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, the Contract shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws in force in principal place of business of the Supplier,excluding the conflict of law rules applicable in such jurisdiction.
12.2 Nothing contained in this Clause shall preclude the Supplier from bringing legal action or proceeding against the Buyer for purposes of enforcement, injunctive relief or interim or remedial measures in the courts of any jurisdiction where the Buyer or any of its property or assets may be found or located, and the Buyer hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any such court.
13.ONSITE AND VESSEL ATTENDANCE BY SUPPLIER : SAFETY AND SECURITY COMPLIANCE
The supplier agrees to ensure that all the attending personnel who are directly under the employment of the supplier, while attending vessels or industrial installation for onsite inspections and service, will utilize all appropriate personal protective equipment as per normal industry standards. However, any specialized personal protective equipment required for the safety of the supplier’s personnel, such as, but not limiting to, life jackets, working vests, SCBA, safety harness, chemical resistant suits shall be provided by the buyer based on the established risk assessment practices. Suppliers representatives to strictly abide by the safety and security management system that is in prevalence at the site of the work being undertaken. The ship to shore transfers, and visa versa, of the suppliers personnel are to be done by authorized and approved industry means and qualified service providers appointed by the buyer, with the service providers vetted to the buyers satisfaction. Notwithstanding any of the above, all or any of the suppliers attending personnel’s, retains the right to refuse to undertake any activity, if there is reasonable and justifiable cause of safety or security concern. The suppliers shall ensure that all the attending personnel are suitably qualified and/ or experienced for undertaking such onsite operations.
These Conditions, plus the additional agreed upon terms of the Contract (relating only to price, time and location for delivery, technical specifications and quantity of Parts to be delivered) and the terms and conditions of any software license agreement executed in writing by the Supplier and the Buyer and pertaining to software or other data provided in connection herewith (“License Agreement”) contain the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. Any service work to be provided by the Supplier to the Buyer shall be in accordance with the Supplier’s General Terms and Conditions – Service Work (latest version then in effect). If a provision of these Conditions is at variance with necessary requirements of applicable law, then these Conditions shall be deemed to be amended to the minimum extent necessary to comply with such applicable law. No terms, conditions, representations, warranties or covenants contained in any correspondence, catalogue, or in any other form shall be applicable unless incorporated herein by express written agreement of the parties hereto.
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