1. Acceptance - ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO AND EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, AND UPON CUSTOMER'S ASSENT THERETO. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN WILL BE CONTROLLING, AND ANY ADDITIONAL AND/OR INCONSISTENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN ANY ACKNOWLEDGMENT, PURCHASE ORDER, OR ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTS REQUESTED FROM AND/OR PROVIDED BY CUSTOMER ARE EXPRESSLY REJECTED. NO VARIATION OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL BE BINDING UPON LABPRO SCIENTIFIC UNLESS AGREED TO IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OR OTHER AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE OF LABPRO SCIENTIFIC.
2. Specifications - Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
3. Delivery - If the carrier is ordered by Customer, delivery of orders will be FCA (INCOTERMS 2000). If Labpro Scientific arranges the carrier, title of all Products shall transfer to Customer upon Labpro Scientific's delivery of such Products to the carrier. Shipping and handling fees, special packaging materials (e.g., blue ice), carrier surcharges (including fuel surcharges) and hazardous material fees imposed by government regulation will be added separately to the invoice.
4. Damaged Shipments - Please inspect your Labpro Scientific shipment upon receipt. If any external damage is noticed, accept the shipment only after the driver has noted the damage on both his and your copies of the delivery receipt and you have requested an inspection by the carrier. Keep all containers and packing material for inspection. If, upon opening a shipment, you find a shortage or damage, you must request inspection by the carrier within 24 hours of delivery or you will relinquish your right to make a claim. Labpro Scientific reserves the right to repair a damaged product, where applicable, before replacement or credit note is determined.
5. Payment Terms - Individual invoices, net forteen (14) days from date of invoice; summary invoices, if any, will be due as agreed. Payments are to be made in freely available Australian dollars, including applicable taxes, and other charges such as government imposed surcharges which Labpro Scientific may be required to pay or collect with respect to the sale or transportation of the Products, or the provision of Services. Delinquent accounts will be subject to a service charge on past due amounts of one and one-half percent (1 1/2%) per month (or, if less, the maximum amount permitted by law). Payment by credit card may only be used as a prepayment method when placing orders or for past due collections. When a credit card is used to pay monies to satisfy a past due account, Customer will be charged bank rates.
Customer will provide Labpro Scientific, concurrent with each payment, with remittance information in sufficient detail (to the invoice level or line level as the case may be) to allow Labpro Scientific to properly apply payments or credit memos to outstanding receivable(s) on Labpro Scientific's accounts receivable sub-ledger for Customer. Customer shall also include its account number with any remittance. Failure to supply Labpro Scientific with such remittance detail will result in additional processing delays and may affect the credit status of pending or future Customer purchase orders. When Customer wishes to apply one or more credit memos towards a payment amount owed , Customer agrees to provide Labpro Scientific, on a timely basis, the specific credit memo number(s) and amount(s) to be applied, in addition to the remittance information requirements above. If Customer does not provide such information on a timely basis, Labpro Scientific shall apply any such credit memos to outstanding receivables, beginning with the most-aged receivables first.
If required, Customer agrees to complete, sign and submit a standard Labpro Scientific credit application to Labpro Scientific's Accounts Department Customer will provide, or make available to Labpro Scientific upon request, its latest audited financial statements (or unaudited financial statements, if audits are not performed). Labpro Scientific agrees to keep such information confidential and to use it exclusively to evaluate and apply a credit score or rating to Customer for extension of credit purposes or pending transactions. Furthermore, Customer agrees to inform Labpro Scientific of any material adverse change in its business that would reasonably be expected (by an independent 3rd party) to negatively impact its outstanding or future payment obligations and the terms or conditions contained herein.
6. Sales Tax - Sales taxes where applicable (local, state or federal) will be added to the invoice price.
7. Product Return Policy
(a) The return of goods must be agreed with Labpro Scientific on a case-by-case basis. All Returns are subject to a minimum 50% restocking charge, which Labpro Scientific may issue on a case-by-case basis. For returns not due to Labpro Scientific's error, customer is responsible for all transportation fees related to the returned product.
To ensure proper credit note, each product return must include the following information:
· Customer Name and Address
· Purchase Order Number
· Labpro Scientific's Shipping Order Number
· Date of Invoice
· Catalog Number of Returned Item(s)
· Reason for Return
(b) Products not authorised for return include:
· Products not in completely resalable condition (including Products with damaged, missing or defaced labeling or packaging) .
Products not deemed to be faulty by Labpro Scientific.
Products that are returned if damaged or faulty will either be repaired, replaced or a suitable substitute will be found. Products purchased prior to trial or customer evaluation which are deemed by customer to not meet their expectation but do comply with manufacturers
specifications of intended use.
2. Specifications - Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
3. Delivery - If the carrier is ordered by Customer, delivery of orders will be FCA (INCOTERMS 2000). If Labpro Scientific arranges the carrier, title of all Products shall transfer to Customer upon Labpro Scientific's delivery of such Products to the carrier. Shipping and handling fees, special packaging materials (e.g., blue ice), carrier surcharges (including fuel surcharges) and hazardous material fees imposed by government regulation will be added separately to the invoice.
4. Damaged Shipments - Please inspect your Labpro Scientific shipment upon receipt. If any external damage is noticed, accept the shipment only after the driver has noted the damage on both his and your copies of the delivery receipt and you have requested an inspection by the carrier. Keep all containers and packing material for inspection. If, upon opening a shipment, you find a shortage or damage, you must request inspection by the carrier within 24 hours of delivery or you will relinquish your right to make a claim. Labpro Scientific reserves the right to repair a damaged product, where applicable, before replacement or credit note is determined.
5. Payment Terms - Individual invoices, net forteen (14) days from date of invoice; summary invoices, if any, will be due as agreed. Payments are to be made in freely available Australian dollars, including applicable taxes, and other charges such as government imposed surcharges which Labpro Scientific may be required to pay or collect with respect to the sale or transportation of the Products, or the provision of Services. Delinquent accounts will be subject to a service charge on past due amounts of one and one-half percent (1 1/2%) per month (or, if less, the maximum amount permitted by law). Payment by credit card may only be used as a prepayment method when placing orders or for past due collections. When a credit card is used to pay monies to satisfy a past due account, Customer will be charged bank rates.
Customer will provide Labpro Scientific, concurrent with each payment, with remittance information in sufficient detail (to the invoice level or line level as the case may be) to allow Labpro Scientific to properly apply payments or credit memos to outstanding receivable(s) on Labpro Scientific's accounts receivable sub-ledger for Customer. Customer shall also include its account number with any remittance. Failure to supply Labpro Scientific with such remittance detail will result in additional processing delays and may affect the credit status of pending or future Customer purchase orders. When Customer wishes to apply one or more credit memos towards a payment amount owed , Customer agrees to provide Labpro Scientific, on a timely basis, the specific credit memo number(s) and amount(s) to be applied, in addition to the remittance information requirements above. If Customer does not provide such information on a timely basis, Labpro Scientific shall apply any such credit memos to outstanding receivables, beginning with the most-aged receivables first.
If required, Customer agrees to complete, sign and submit a standard Labpro Scientific credit application to Labpro Scientific's Accounts Department Customer will provide, or make available to Labpro Scientific upon request, its latest audited financial statements (or unaudited financial statements, if audits are not performed). Labpro Scientific agrees to keep such information confidential and to use it exclusively to evaluate and apply a credit score or rating to Customer for extension of credit purposes or pending transactions. Furthermore, Customer agrees to inform Labpro Scientific of any material adverse change in its business that would reasonably be expected (by an independent 3rd party) to negatively impact its outstanding or future payment obligations and the terms or conditions contained herein.
6. Sales Tax - Sales taxes where applicable (local, state or federal) will be added to the invoice price.
7. Product Return Policy
(a) The return of goods must be agreed with Labpro Scientific on a case-by-case basis. All Returns are subject to a minimum 50% restocking charge, which Labpro Scientific may issue on a case-by-case basis. For returns not due to Labpro Scientific's error, customer is responsible for all transportation fees related to the returned product.
To ensure proper credit note, each product return must include the following information:
· Customer Name and Address
· Purchase Order Number
· Labpro Scientific's Shipping Order Number
· Date of Invoice
· Catalog Number of Returned Item(s)
· Reason for Return
(b) Products not authorised for return include:
· Products not in completely resalable condition (including Products with damaged, missing or defaced labeling or packaging) .
Products not deemed to be faulty by Labpro Scientific.
Products that are returned if damaged or faulty will either be repaired, replaced or a suitable substitute will be found. Products purchased prior to trial or customer evaluation which are deemed by customer to not meet their expectation but do comply with manufacturers
specifications of intended use.
· Chemicals, reagents, diagnostics, sterile or any controlled products (unless products do not meet specification)
· Laboratory apparatus or instruments that have been used or are without the original packaging, labeling and operating manuals.
· Refrigerated products or other perishables
· Products which are not inventoried by Labpro Scientific and are not able to be returned to the manufacturer
· Products purchased on a Special Order Basis (indent only - all imported products not manufactured in Australia)
· Products not purchased from Labpro Scientific
· Products with an expired shelf life or an expiration date too short for resale
· Discontinued products
(c) Each return shipment of hazardous materials must be packed and labeled in accordance with applicable regulations applying to transportation of hazardous materials. Shipping documents must also meet applicable transportation regulations. When necessary, Customer shall include with each return shipment of equipment, a certification from an authorised representative of the company that the equipment was properly decontaminated in accordance with current regulations and other recommended guidelines. The product should be shipped to the indicated service center and the transportation charges prepaid. To ensure prompt handling, the return authorisation number should be placed on the outside of the package.
8. Product and Service Warranties
Labpro Scientific warrants to the original Customer only that:
(a) All software programs are warranted in accordance with the software vendor's license agreement;
(b) all other Products, branded and private label, will meet the manufacturer's specifications for a term equal to the warranty period stated in the Product manufacturer's literature or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer; and
(c) Services provided, if any, will be of the kind and quality designated and will be performed by qualified personnel.
(d) Labpro Scientific makes no claims or warranties concerning sustainable/green products. Any claims concerning sustainable/green products, including but not limited to, any of the following: green, recycled, recyclable, reusable, refillable, renewable, biodegradable, degradable, photodegradable, compostable, carbon footprint, renewable sources, source reduced, ozone safe, ozone friendly, environmentally friendly, no CFC.s, CRC-Free, are the sole claims of the manufacturer and not those of Labpro Scientific.
9. Limitation on Liability
In these terms and conditions, Australian Consumer Law means the Australian Consumer Law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010(Cth), as amended from time to time, and Consumer means a consumer as defined in section 3 of the Australian Consumer Law.
(a) To the extent that Customer acquires goods or services from Labpro Scientific as a Consumer, Customer may have certain rights and remedies (including, without limitation, consumer guarantee rights) that cannot be excluded, restricted or modified by agreement (Non-excludable Conditions). Nothing in these terms and conditions (including this clause) operates to exclude, restrict or modify the application of any provision, the exercise of any right or remedy, or the imposition of any liability under the Australian Consumer Law or any other statute where to do so would: (a) contravene that statute; or (b) render any part of this clause or these terms and conditions to be void.
(b) Except in relation to Non-excludable Conditions, IN NO EVENT SHALL LABPRO SCIENTIFIC HAVE ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, USE OR GOODWILL), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OR FORM OF ACTION, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF LABPRO SCIENTIFIC (INCLUDING ITS SUBCONTRACTORS AND AGENTS), IF ANY, FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO ANY PRODUCTS SOLD UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PRICE PAID FOR SUCH PRODUCT(S) AND THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF LABPRO SCIENTIFIC (INCLUDING ITS SUBCONTRACTORS AND AGENTS), IF ANY, FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO ANY SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID FOR THE SERVICE GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM.
(c) Except for goods or services of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, in respect of which Labpro Scientific's liability is not limited under these terms and conditions, Labpro Scientific's liability to Customer for a failure (not being a 'major failure' within the meaning of the Australian Consumer Law) to comply with any Non-excludable Condition (other than a guarantee as to title, encumbrances or quiet possession conferred by the Australian Consumer Law) is limited, at Labpro Scientific's election to: replace (or re-perform the Service), at no cost to Customer, any such defective or non-conforming Product with a non-defective or conforming Product (as applicable) or in the event of replacement, the replacement Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
(d) If a Product should require service, contact Labpro Scientific. When the return of the Product is necessary, a return authorisation number will be assigned and the Product shipped, transportation charges prepaid, to the indicated service center. To insure prompt handling, the return authorisation number should be placed on the outside of the package and a detailed explanation of the defect enclosed with the Product.
(e) The liability of Labpro Scientific under this limited warranty does not extend to any Products which are abused, altered or misused by the Customer or any other persons or entities or which become defective or non-conforming through the actions or inaction of the Customer or any other persons or entities. A defective or non-conforming Product is defined only as a Product which is outside of the manufacturer's defined Product specifications, and shall not include Products that fail to meet any fitness of use by Customer or any unique Customer operating conditions or applications.
10. Export Controls - Products purchased or received under this Agreement are subject to export control laws, restrictions, regulations and orders of Australia. Customer agrees to comply with all applicable export laws, restrictions and regulations of the Australia or foreign agencies or authorities, and shall not export, or transfer for the purpose of re-export, any Product to any prohibited or embargoed country or to any denied, blocked, or designated person or entity as mentioned in Australia or foreign law or regulation. Customer represents and warrants that it is not on the Denied Persons, Specially Designated Nationals or Debarred Persons List and is not otherwise prohibited by law from purchasing the Products or services hereunder. Customer shall be responsible to obtain any license to export, re-export or import as may be required.
11. Proprietary Information - Each party (a "Recipient") shall maintain in confidence, not disclose to any third party, and not use, except for the specific purpose of performing under this Agreement, all proprietary information furnished to it by the other party (a "Discloser") or any Discloser Affiliate in connection with this Agreement, or derived from the Discloser or any Discloser Affiliate in performance of this Agreement, and shall return to the Discloser or a Discloser Affiliate, upon request, all copies (then in Recipient's possession) of documents and other tangible media furnished by or derived from Discloser or such Discloser Affiliate, respectively, in connection with the performance of this Agreement. The Recipient shall inform its employees, agents, and representatives of these obligations and shall require them to assume equivalent obligations.
12. Miscellaneous
(a) Termination - This Agreement may be terminated by either party for convenience at any time upon reasonable written notice delivered to the other party. In the event of any termination or expiration of this Agreement, Customer shall be billed immediately for Products shipped through the effective date of such termination or expiration and all custom Products purchased for Customer in Labpro Scientific's inventories at such date, and Customer shall pay the invoiced amount immediately upon receipt of such invoice.
(b) Force Majeure - In the event either party is prevented in whole or in material part from performing its obligations under this Agreement solely as a result of force majeure, upon the prompt giving of notice to the other party detailing such force majeure event and its anticipated duration, the obligations of the party so prevented shall be excused during such period of delay, and such party shall take whatever reasonable steps are necessary to relieve the effect of such cause as rapidly as possible.
(c) Merger, Modification, Waiver - No amendment, modification or waiver of these terms shall be binding on either party unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorised officer of the party to be bound, and in the case of a waiver, shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given, and shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. The failure of either party to enforce at any time or for any period of time any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such provisions or of the right of such party thereafter to enforce each and every such provision. No course of dealing, usage of trade or course of performance shall supplement, explain or amend any term, condition or instruction of this Agreement, or any shipment of Products hereunder.
(d) All orders, sales and these terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Queensland, excluding conflict of law rules. Each party irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that State.
(e) Authority to Enter Into Agreement - Each party represents and warrants that it is authorised to enter into this Agreement and that in so doing it is not in violation of the terms or conditions of any contract or other agreement to which it may be a party.
(f) Assignment - This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and designees; provided, however, neither party shall have the right to transfer, assign or delegate its rights or obligations under this Agreement or any portion thereof without the prior written consent of the other party (except that either party may assign this Agreement to a parent, subsidiary or successor corporation without such consent).
(g) Nature of Relationship - Neither party, its employees or permitted subcontractors or agents shall, under any circumstances, be considered to be an agent, partner, joint venturer or representative of the other party.
· Laboratory apparatus or instruments that have been used or are without the original packaging, labeling and operating manuals.
· Refrigerated products or other perishables
· Products which are not inventoried by Labpro Scientific and are not able to be returned to the manufacturer
· Products purchased on a Special Order Basis (indent only - all imported products not manufactured in Australia)
· Products not purchased from Labpro Scientific
· Products with an expired shelf life or an expiration date too short for resale
· Discontinued products
(c) Each return shipment of hazardous materials must be packed and labeled in accordance with applicable regulations applying to transportation of hazardous materials. Shipping documents must also meet applicable transportation regulations. When necessary, Customer shall include with each return shipment of equipment, a certification from an authorised representative of the company that the equipment was properly decontaminated in accordance with current regulations and other recommended guidelines. The product should be shipped to the indicated service center and the transportation charges prepaid. To ensure prompt handling, the return authorisation number should be placed on the outside of the package.
8. Product and Service Warranties
Labpro Scientific warrants to the original Customer only that:
(a) All software programs are warranted in accordance with the software vendor's license agreement;
(b) all other Products, branded and private label, will meet the manufacturer's specifications for a term equal to the warranty period stated in the Product manufacturer's literature or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer; and
(c) Services provided, if any, will be of the kind and quality designated and will be performed by qualified personnel.
(d) Labpro Scientific makes no claims or warranties concerning sustainable/green products. Any claims concerning sustainable/green products, including but not limited to, any of the following: green, recycled, recyclable, reusable, refillable, renewable, biodegradable, degradable, photodegradable, compostable, carbon footprint, renewable sources, source reduced, ozone safe, ozone friendly, environmentally friendly, no CFC.s, CRC-Free, are the sole claims of the manufacturer and not those of Labpro Scientific.
9. Limitation on Liability
In these terms and conditions, Australian Consumer Law means the Australian Consumer Law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010(Cth), as amended from time to time, and Consumer means a consumer as defined in section 3 of the Australian Consumer Law.
(a) To the extent that Customer acquires goods or services from Labpro Scientific as a Consumer, Customer may have certain rights and remedies (including, without limitation, consumer guarantee rights) that cannot be excluded, restricted or modified by agreement (Non-excludable Conditions). Nothing in these terms and conditions (including this clause) operates to exclude, restrict or modify the application of any provision, the exercise of any right or remedy, or the imposition of any liability under the Australian Consumer Law or any other statute where to do so would: (a) contravene that statute; or (b) render any part of this clause or these terms and conditions to be void.
(b) Except in relation to Non-excludable Conditions, IN NO EVENT SHALL LABPRO SCIENTIFIC HAVE ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, USE OR GOODWILL), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OR FORM OF ACTION, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF LABPRO SCIENTIFIC (INCLUDING ITS SUBCONTRACTORS AND AGENTS), IF ANY, FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO ANY PRODUCTS SOLD UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PRICE PAID FOR SUCH PRODUCT(S) AND THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF LABPRO SCIENTIFIC (INCLUDING ITS SUBCONTRACTORS AND AGENTS), IF ANY, FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO ANY SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID FOR THE SERVICE GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM.
(c) Except for goods or services of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, in respect of which Labpro Scientific's liability is not limited under these terms and conditions, Labpro Scientific's liability to Customer for a failure (not being a 'major failure' within the meaning of the Australian Consumer Law) to comply with any Non-excludable Condition (other than a guarantee as to title, encumbrances or quiet possession conferred by the Australian Consumer Law) is limited, at Labpro Scientific's election to: replace (or re-perform the Service), at no cost to Customer, any such defective or non-conforming Product with a non-defective or conforming Product (as applicable) or in the event of replacement, the replacement Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
(d) If a Product should require service, contact Labpro Scientific. When the return of the Product is necessary, a return authorisation number will be assigned and the Product shipped, transportation charges prepaid, to the indicated service center. To insure prompt handling, the return authorisation number should be placed on the outside of the package and a detailed explanation of the defect enclosed with the Product.
(e) The liability of Labpro Scientific under this limited warranty does not extend to any Products which are abused, altered or misused by the Customer or any other persons or entities or which become defective or non-conforming through the actions or inaction of the Customer or any other persons or entities. A defective or non-conforming Product is defined only as a Product which is outside of the manufacturer's defined Product specifications, and shall not include Products that fail to meet any fitness of use by Customer or any unique Customer operating conditions or applications.
10. Export Controls - Products purchased or received under this Agreement are subject to export control laws, restrictions, regulations and orders of Australia. Customer agrees to comply with all applicable export laws, restrictions and regulations of the Australia or foreign agencies or authorities, and shall not export, or transfer for the purpose of re-export, any Product to any prohibited or embargoed country or to any denied, blocked, or designated person or entity as mentioned in Australia or foreign law or regulation. Customer represents and warrants that it is not on the Denied Persons, Specially Designated Nationals or Debarred Persons List and is not otherwise prohibited by law from purchasing the Products or services hereunder. Customer shall be responsible to obtain any license to export, re-export or import as may be required.
11. Proprietary Information - Each party (a "Recipient") shall maintain in confidence, not disclose to any third party, and not use, except for the specific purpose of performing under this Agreement, all proprietary information furnished to it by the other party (a "Discloser") or any Discloser Affiliate in connection with this Agreement, or derived from the Discloser or any Discloser Affiliate in performance of this Agreement, and shall return to the Discloser or a Discloser Affiliate, upon request, all copies (then in Recipient's possession) of documents and other tangible media furnished by or derived from Discloser or such Discloser Affiliate, respectively, in connection with the performance of this Agreement. The Recipient shall inform its employees, agents, and representatives of these obligations and shall require them to assume equivalent obligations.
12. Miscellaneous
(a) Termination - This Agreement may be terminated by either party for convenience at any time upon reasonable written notice delivered to the other party. In the event of any termination or expiration of this Agreement, Customer shall be billed immediately for Products shipped through the effective date of such termination or expiration and all custom Products purchased for Customer in Labpro Scientific's inventories at such date, and Customer shall pay the invoiced amount immediately upon receipt of such invoice.
(b) Force Majeure - In the event either party is prevented in whole or in material part from performing its obligations under this Agreement solely as a result of force majeure, upon the prompt giving of notice to the other party detailing such force majeure event and its anticipated duration, the obligations of the party so prevented shall be excused during such period of delay, and such party shall take whatever reasonable steps are necessary to relieve the effect of such cause as rapidly as possible.
(c) Merger, Modification, Waiver - No amendment, modification or waiver of these terms shall be binding on either party unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorised officer of the party to be bound, and in the case of a waiver, shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given, and shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. The failure of either party to enforce at any time or for any period of time any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such provisions or of the right of such party thereafter to enforce each and every such provision. No course of dealing, usage of trade or course of performance shall supplement, explain or amend any term, condition or instruction of this Agreement, or any shipment of Products hereunder.
(d) All orders, sales and these terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Queensland, excluding conflict of law rules. Each party irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that State.
(e) Authority to Enter Into Agreement - Each party represents and warrants that it is authorised to enter into this Agreement and that in so doing it is not in violation of the terms or conditions of any contract or other agreement to which it may be a party.
(f) Assignment - This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and designees; provided, however, neither party shall have the right to transfer, assign or delegate its rights or obligations under this Agreement or any portion thereof without the prior written consent of the other party (except that either party may assign this Agreement to a parent, subsidiary or successor corporation without such consent).
(g) Nature of Relationship - Neither party, its employees or permitted subcontractors or agents shall, under any circumstances, be considered to be an agent, partner, joint venturer or representative of the other party.
