Sales Agreement

THIS SALES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") dated this ________ day of ________________, ________

BETWEEN:

______________ of ________________________________________________
( the "Seller")

OF THE FIRST PART

- AND -

______________ of _________________________________________________
( the "Buyer")

OF THE SECOND PART

IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS and agreements contained in this Sales Agreement the parties to this Agreement agree as follows:

1. Sale of Goods
   
1. The Seller will sell, transfer and deliver to the Buyer the following goods on or before _____ day of _____________, 20____ (the "Goods"):
   

     

2. Purchase Price
   
2. The Buyer will accept the Goods and pay for the Goods with the sum of $________________________ (USD) (the "Purchase Price"), paid by cash as required in clause 5 of this Agreement.
   
3. The Seller and the Buyer both acknowledge the sufficiency of this consideration. In addition to the Purchase Price specified in this Agreement, the amount of any present or future use, excise, or similar tax applicable to the sale of the Goods will be paid by the Buyer, or alternatively, the Buyer will provide the Seller with a tax exemption certificate acceptable to the applicable taxing authorities.
   
4. The Purchase Price is inclusive of sales tax, and is payable by the Buyer unless the Buyer provides the Seller with a tax exemption certificate acceptable to the applicable taxing authorities, in which case the amount of sales tax will be subtracted from the Purchase Price payable by the Buyer.
   
5. Payment
   
5. The Buyer will make payment for the Goods at the time when, and at the place where, the Goods are received by the Buyer or, in the alternative, when any document of title or registrable bill of sale, bearing any necessary endorsement, is tendered to the Buyer.
   
6. Delivery of Goods
   
6. The Goods will be deemed received by the Buyer when delivered to the Buyer at _________________________________________________ The method of shipment will be within the discretion of the Buyer. However, the Seller will only be responsible for the lesser of truck freight or rail freight to the Buyer.
   
7. Risk of Loss
   
7. The risk of loss or damage to the Goods shall pass to the Buyer from the moment of its delivery to the carrier. If any portion of the Purchase Price remains unpaid at that time, the Buyer shall, at its own expense, maintain insurance covering and protecting the Goods and protecting the interests of the Seller and the Buyer from the moment the Goods is delivered to the carrier until the full amount due to the Seller has been paid. If the Purchase Price has been paid in full prior to delivery of the Goods to the carrier, the Buyer shall maintain such insurance solely for its own benefit.
   
8. Warranties
   
8. THE GOODS ARE SOLD 'AS IS' AND THE SELLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The Seller does not assume, or authorize any other person to assume on the behalf of the Seller, any liability in connection with the sale of the Goods. The Seller's above disclaimer of warranties does not, in any way, affect the terms of any applicable warranties from the manufacturer of the Goods.
   
9. The Buyer has been given the opportunity to inspect the Goods or to have it inspected and the Buyer has accepted the Goods in its existing condition. Further, the Seller disclaims any warranty as to the condition of the Goods.
   
10. Title
    
10. Title to the Goods will remain with the Seller until delivery and actual receipt of the Goods by the Buyer or, in the alternative, the Seller delivers a document of title or registrable bill of sale of the Goods, bearing any necessary endorsement, to the Buyer.
    
11. Security Interest
    
11. The Seller retains a security interest in the Goods until paid in full.
    
12. Inspection
    
12. Inspection will be made by the Buyer at the time and place of delivery.
    
13. Any refund will not include costs of delivery or installation/de-installation. Those costs will be borne by the Buyer.
    
14. Claims
    
14. The Buyer's failure to give notice of any claim within 10 days from the date of delivery will constitute an unqualified acceptance of the Goods and a waiver by the Buyer of all claims with respect to the Goods.
    
15. Excuse for Delay or Failure to Perform
    
15. The Seller will not be liable in any way for any delay, non-delivery or default in shipment due to labor disputes, transportation shortage, delays in receipt of material, priorities, fires, accidents and other causes beyond the control of the Seller or its suppliers. If the Seller, in its sole judgment, will be prevented directly or indirectly, on account of any cause beyond its control, from delivering the Goods at the time specified or within one month after the date of this Agreement, then the Seller will have the right to terminate this Agreement by notice in writing to the Buyer, which notice will be accompanied by full refund of all sums paid by the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement. In all other cases, if the Seller fails to deliver the Goods to the Buyer within the time and manner specified in this Agreement, the Buyer may provide written notice of the default to the Seller. If within seven (7) days of the notice being received, or within such other time period as agreed to by the parties, the default is not corrected, the Buyer may immediately terminate this Agreement.
    
16. Remedies
    
16. The Buyer's exclusive remedy and the Seller's limit of liability for any and all losses or damages resulting from defective goods or from any other cause will be for the Purchase Price of the particular delivery with respect to which losses or damages are claimed, plus any transportation charges actually paid by the Buyer.
    
17. Cancellation
    
17. The Seller reserves the right to cancel this Agreement:
    
    1. if the Buyer fails to pay for any shipment when due;
       
    2. in the event of the Buyer's insolvency or bankruptcy; or
       
    3. if the Seller deems that its prospect of payment is impaired.
       
18. Notices
    
18. Any notice to be given or document to be delivered to either the Seller or Buyer pursuant to this Agreement will be sufficient if delivered personally or sent by prepaid registered mail to the address specified below. Any written notice or delivery of documents will have been given, made and received on the day of delivery if delivered personally, or on the third (3rd) consecutive business day next following the date of mailing if sent by prepaid registered mail:
    

    SELLER:

    • ______________ of ________________________________________________
      

    BUYER:

    • ______________ of _________________________________________________
      
19. General Provisions
    
19. Headings are inserted for convenience only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.
    
20. All representations and warranties of the Seller contained in this Agreement will survive the closing of this Agreement.
    
21. The Buyer may not assign its right or delegate its performance under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Seller, and any attempted assignment or delegation without such consent will be void. An assignment would change the duty imposed by this Agreement, would increase the burden or risk involved and would impair the chance of obtaining performance or payment.
    
22. This Agreement cannot be modified in any way except in writing signed by all the parties to this Agreement.
    
23. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, including the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code and the Seller and the Buyer hereby attorn to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of Ohio.
    
24. Except where otherwise stated in this Agreement, all terms employed in this Agreement will have the same definition as set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the State of Ohio on the date of execution of this Agreement.
    
25. If any clause of this Agreement is held unconscionable by any court of competent jurisdiction, arbitration panel or other official finder of fact, the clause will be deleted from this Agreement and the balance of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
    
26. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Seller and the Buyer and their respective successors and assigns.
    
27. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are considered to be original signatures.
    
28. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
    
29. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and there are no further items or provisions, either oral or otherwise.
    
30. The Buyer acknowledges that it has not relied upon any representations of the Seller as to prospective performance of the Goods, but has relied upon its own inspection and investigation of the subject matter.
    

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Sales Agreement on this ________ day of ________________, ________.