UNIVERSAL AVIONICS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR THE SALE OF PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES
1. GENERAL OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE. Notwithstanding any other provision of
any proposal, purchase order, or other similar document, the following terms and
conditions shall apply to any sale of products or services by Universal Avionics
Systems Corporation (“Universal”), an Arizona corporation having its principal
place of business at 3260 E. Universal Way, Tucson, Arizona 85756. Any order
covering the sale of Universal’s products and services shall be governed solely
by these General Terms and Conditions (“GTCs”). Universal shall not be deemed to
have waived the GTCs if it fails to object to provisions appearing on,
incorporated by, referenced in, or attached to customer’s order which provisions
are hereby expressly rejected. Customer's order shall be deemed accepted when
Universal sends an acknowledgement to customer. Universal reserves the right to
reject any order, in its sole discretion. Customer’s silence, acceptance, or use
of the products constitutes its acceptance of the GTCs.
2. PRICES. The prices for the products and services shall be at Universal’s
standard prices in effect at the time of shipment unless otherwise agreed to in
writing by Universal. If such prices are based on the purchase of a particular
quantity of products and customer fails to purchase such quantity, Universal
shall have the right to collect from customer the difference between the price
paid by customer for the products purchased and Universal's standard price for
such products in the quantity purchased by customer. Prices do not include
shipping charges. All shipping charges are the responsibility of customer.
Prices do not include applicable taxes including, without limitation, excise,
sales or use taxes. Any taxes (other than taxes due on Universal’s net income)
that are payable on transactions hereunder shall be the responsibility of
customer. Universal reserves the right to invoice customer for any such taxes
that are or may become payable by Universal. Customer shall supply Universal
with a copy of an appropriate tax exemption certificate. Universal reserves a
security interest in any products sold to the extent of the invoiced amount to
secure payment of customer's obligation. At Universal's request, customer will
execute any instrument Universal shall desire to perfect its security interest.
3. PAYMENT. All payments are due and payable thirty (30) days from the date of
invoice, provided however, that Universal shall have the right, in its sole
discretion, to require payment before shipment or payment via letter of credit
in the event Universal determines that customer is delinquent in payment or will
exceed its credit limit. Payments shall be made in U.S. dollars to Universal
Avionics Systems Corporations, in accordance with the remittance instructions on
the invoice. If all the products and services ordered are not delivered or
performed at one time, customer shall pay the unit prices applicable to the
products delivered or services performed. Each shipment shall be considered a
separate and independent transaction. Late payment of invoices may be assessed a
charge equal to the lesser of 1.5% per month of the balance due or the maximum
rate of interest permitted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.
The customer will be charged twenty dollars ($20.00) plus bank fees for each
check returned due to insufficient funds. All products and services ordered
shall at all times be subject to the credit approval of Universal. Universal may
at any time decline to make any shipments or deliveries, or perform any services
except upon receipt of payment for such product or service.
4. PACKAGING AND DELIVERY. All packaging will be performed by Universal in
accordance with Universal’s standard practices. Universal shall make reasonable
efforts to meet the proposed Delivery schedule provided Universal’s standard
lead times are observed. However, Universal shall not be liable for, nor shall
Universal be in breach of, its obligations to customer because of any delays in
Delivery. Title and all risk of loss or damage to the products shall pass to
customer upon Delivery. “Delivery” means Delivery F.O.B. Universal's Tucson,
Arizona facility. All returns must be made within thirty (30) days from the date
of Delivery and may be subject to a fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee.
5. INSPECTION. Within two (2) business days of receipt of the products, customer
shall inspect the products to check for shortages or other non-conformity.
Customer shall notify Universal of any discrepancies within two (2) business
days of inspection. Failure of customer to comply with this Section may result
in customer’s inability to file a claim for such discrepancy. Notwithstanding
the above, all claims for loss or damage to the product caused after Delivery
are the sole responsibility of customer and customer is responsible for pursuing
such claims directly with the shipping company.
6. CANCELLATION. Customer may not cancel an order without Universal's prior
written consent. Universal will inform customer of cancellation fees, if any,
that may be incurred by customer in the event of such cancellation.
7. EXCUSABLE DELAY. Universal shall not be liable for any failure to deliver, or
delay in the Delivery of, any products or services due to any cause beyond its
reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, acts of civil or
military authority, fires, epidemics, floods, riots, wars, sabotage, labor
disputes, governmental actions or inability to obtain materials, components,
energy, manufacturing facilities, or transportation. In the event of any such
delay, the date of Delivery or performance hereunder shall be extended by a
period equal to the time lost by reason of such delay. In the event Universal's
production is curtailed for any of the above reasons, Universal may allocate its
production among its various customers. Such allocation shall be made in a
commercially fair and reasonable manner.
8. WARRANTY. Universal’s warranties for products are governed solely by
Universal’s Warranty Certificate provided with the products at the time of
Delivery. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall
Universal be liable for any warranties whether express or implied under this
agreement or any other document except for the warranties set forth in
Universal’s Warranty Certificate.
9. DISCLAIMER. THE LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THE WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT AT THE TIME OF SHIPMENT, ARE PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL UNIVERSAL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER THESE GTCs EVEN IF ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INTERRUPTION
OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF USE. THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE DEEMED INDEPENDENT
OF, AND SHALL SURVIVE, ANY FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED
REMEDY UNDER THE TERMS OF THESE GTCs. UNIVERSAL’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ON ANY
CLAIM FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH, OR RESULTING FROM THESE
GTCs, OR FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH THEREOF, OR FROM THE MANUFACTURE, SALE,
DELIVERY, RESALE, REPAIR OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE COVERED BY OR
FURNISHED UNDER THESE GTCs SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED UNIVERSAL’S STANDARD PRICE
OF THE PRODUCT, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE CLAIM.
11. INDEMNIFICATION. Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
Universal, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents and
affiliated companies, from and against any losses, costs, or damages (including
reasonable attorneys’ fees), or any third party claims, resulting from or in
connection with any injury to persons, real property or tangible personal
property, or infringement of third party rights, caused by, arising out of or
related to (i) anything customer provides Universal which is incorporated into
Universal’s product or service (including, but not limited to specifications,
designs, documents, reports, or data); (ii) customer’s modification of
Universal’s product or service; (iii) the combination, operation, or use of a
product or service with any product, data, or apparatus that Universal did not
provide; (iv) infringement by a non-Universal product; or (v) the negligence or
willful misconduct of customer or its agents; or (v) from customer’s breach of
any term of the GTCs.
12. CONFIDENTIALITY. The pricing terms provided to customer shall remain
confidential and customer shall not disclose such information to any third party
without the prior written consent of Universal.
13. APPLICABLE LAW/FORUM. These GTCs shall be governed in all respects by the
laws of the United States of America and the State of Arizona without regard to
conflicts of law principles. The Parties agree that the United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is specifically
excluded from application to the GTCs. All disputes arising under the GTCs shall
be brought in Superior Court of the State of Arizona in Pima County or the
Federal District Court of Tucson, Arizona. Such courts shall have sole
jurisdiction over any disputes under the GTCs, and the parties hereby consent to
the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
14. ASSIGNMENT. Customer may not assign its rights or obligations under the
order without the prior written consent of Universal, and any purported
assignment without such consent shall have no force or effect.
15. WAIVER. Any waiver by Universal of any default of customer hereunder shall
not be deemed to be a continuing waiver of such default or a waiver of any other
default or of any of the terms and conditions of the GTCs.
16. AMENDMENT. The terms and conditions of the GTC may not be superseded,
modified, or amended except in writing by stating that it is such a modification
and signed by an authorized representative of each party hereto, provided,
however, that Universal may modify the specifications of the products sold
hereunder if such modification does not change the form, fit or function of such
products.
17. EXPORT CONTROL LAWS. The parties hereby represent and warrant that they are
familiar with and will comply in all respects with United States laws,
regulations, and administrative requirements applicable to the GTCs including
but not limited to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), as amended; the
International Traffic In Arms Regulations (“ITAR”); the Export Administration
Regulations (“EAR”); the antiboycott and embargo regulations and guidelines
issued under the EAR, and the regulations of the United States Department of the
Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
18. INTERPRETATION. Ambiguities, inconsistencies, or conflicts in the order will
not be strictly construed against the drafter of the contract language; rather,
they shall be resolved by applying the most reasonable interpretation under the
circumstances, giving full consideration to the intentions of the parties at the
time of contracting.
19. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or enforceability of any particular provision
of the GTCs shall not affect the other provisions within the GTCs, and the
remaining provisions of the GTCs shall be construed in all respects as if such
invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted. In the event that any part of
the GTCs is held by any court or other judicial or administrative body to be
null, void or unenforceable, said provision shall survive to the extent it is
not so declared, and all of the other provisions of the GTCs shall remain in
full force and effect.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Customer’s order, along with these terms and conditions
and any documents incorporated by reference on the face hereof (but expressly
excluding any of the terms and conditions of customer's order or any similar
document issued by customer), constitutes the entire agreement between customer
and Universal with regard to the products or services listed in customer’s
order, and expressly supersedes and replaces any prior or contemporaneous
agreements relating to such products or services unless such agreement is in
writing and signed by both parties and expressly states that the GTCs are
superseded. Any additional or different terms set forth or referenced in
customer’s order are hereby objected to by Universal and shall be deemed a
material alteration of this offer and not a part of any resulting order, unless
specifically agreed to in writing signed by an authorized representative of
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