Terms and Conditions

PRICES AND PROJECT QUOTATIONS

Prices shown in all of our represented manufacturer’s Price Sheets are subject to change without notice. All shipments are subject to invoicing at price in effect at time of order. PROJECT QUOTATIONS: These are for acceptance within a maximum of 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF QUOTATION and prices are guaranteed only for materials which can be scheduled and shipped within one year from date of quotation, except where this period has been extended in writing by represented manufacturers of Specification Sales Company. Materials scheduled for shipment following initial guarantee period are subject to invoicing at price in effect at time of shipment. Orders with indefinite shipping date, i.e. hold for approval, will advise, etc. have no production status and product will not be held or produced until order has been approved/released. All orders are subject to acceptance by Specification Sales in Ontario, California. No agent or representative of the company is authorized to make any exceptions.

TERMS, TAXES & MINIMUM INVOICE

TERMS: 1% Cash Discount if payment is received within 15 days of invoice date, not from date merchandise is received. Payments made by credit card will not be eligible for a 1% cash discount. No discount allowed on freight charges, accounts with delinquent balances, or cash-in-advance transactions. All invoices are due net within 30 days. Interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month or the maximum legal rate permitted under the laws of the buyer’s state, whichever is less, will be added to the account of all overdue invoices. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF ANY PRINTED TERMS ON YOUR ORDER. ANY UNEARNED DISCOUNT WILL REFLECT AS SHORT PAYING DESIGNATED INVOICE. If legal action is necessary to enforce payment, purchaser will pay any court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Any sales or manufacturer’s tax imposed under existing or future statues may be added to the price herewith and shall be paid by the buyer. Minimum invoices is determined by represented manufacturer. NO SHIPMENTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOUNTS WHICH ARE IN ARREARS.

FREIGHT, WEIGHTS & SPECIAL DELIVERY

All shipments are F.O.B. Ontario, CA, except where specifically stated otherwise. All weights shown in manufacturer’s literature, price sheets or quotations are estimates and are not guaranteed. A minimum $25 charge for special delivery to airline and bus terminals. There will be an additional $25 surcharge for parcel post shipments.

RETURNED GOODS

No material shall be returned without written permission. Purchaser must provide invoice number and date covering original shipment. Credit will be issued only after inspection of material is complete. All credits, when issued, will apply only against future purchases and are subject to the following: 24% restocking fee, any charges necessary to restore the material back to saleable condition, any discounts taken from original invoice. The foregoing applies only to items regularly stocked by the manufacturer or Specification Sales. Value of customer fabrication and non-stock items will be determined by the manufacturer.

PRODUCT APPROVALS, FIELD MEASUREMENTS, CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS & CANCELLATIONS

PRODUCT APPROVALS: When quoting equivalent materials, every effort is made to quote on materials which are equal or superior to those specified. Specification Sales will provide, as made available by its represented manufacturers, certified technical data sheets for submission to architect/engineer/owner for approval. Specification Sales cannot guarantee this approval. The limit of our responsibility is to provide the material exactly as quoted on behalf of our represented manufacturers. When materials are approved as submitted, the limit of Specification Sales responsibility is to furnish material as approved and supplied by our represented manufacturers. Product modifications or alternate products will only be furnished at their current selling price. Field measurements, when required, are the responsibility of the purchaser and must be transmitted to Specification Sales in writing. Measurements made by the manufacturer’s employee or representative are acceptable only when verified and approved in writing by the purchaser/contractor. A change in specifications or cancellation can only be honored by written notice with the understanding that any charges incurred will be chargeable to purchaser.

LIMITED WARRANTY

All products are sold with the manufacturer’s warranty alone and no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by Specification Sales.

SHIPPING DATE

Every effort is made to comply with scheduled shipping dates; however, Specification Sales is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of delay in delivery of any products due to causes beyond the control of the Company. Any changes in shipping date can only be honored by written notice, with the understanding that any charges incurred will be charged to the purchaser.

STORAGE FEE

In the event the customer does not accept delivery on the agreed upon delivery date, a storage fee of 1% of the undelivered invoice amount will be assessed monthly; pro-rated weekly.

TRANSPORTATION CLAIMS

The responsibility of Specification Sales ceases upong delivery of goods in good order to the transportation company, and all goods are shipped at consignee’s risk.

For your protection, shipment should be inspected immediately upon receipt by consignee. If goods are damaged in shipment it is the responsibility of the consignee to have that damage noted on the freight delivery receipt by the delivering carrier. This includes visible carton damage such as crushed corner, creases, etc. If the consignee believes there may be concealed damage, or any damage is visible, (regardless of consignee’s opinion as to whether it is damaged or defective), shipment must be inspected by the delivering carrier and an inspection report made. The carrier, not the shipper, should be charged with any loss or damage and any claim should be filed with the delivering transportation company. NO CHARGE BACKS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR ARBITRARY CLAIM DEDUCTIONS DUE TO FAILURE OF CARRIERS TO PAY LIGITIMATE CLAIMS IN FULL.

SHORTAGES

All claims for error, shortage or damage must be made within ten days after receipt of goods. No claim for failure to receive shipment will be honored unless Specification Sales is notified within a reasonable time after receipt of invoice.