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All orders under
$100.00 must be paid C.O.D. Our minimum order is $100.00 dollars.
- Prices
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All prices are quoted
at time of submittal for a request for a quote. Please note that all
prices will be quoted in U.S. dollars and are subject to change
without notice due to circumstances beyond our control. Prices billed
will be those in effect at time of order placement or in quotation if
applicable. Special packaging requirements and pricing will be noted
on your quotation if required.
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- Billing terms
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Our
open account terms are 2% cash discount for payments received within
10 days, net 30 days. All taxes required by law, if any, are computed and
added to your invoice. All orders subject to shipment outside the
continental Unites States are to be prepaid by wire transfer
payment.
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- Export shipments
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Caribe
USA is accustomed and has extensive experience in handling your export
orders. We offer prompt replies on you request including Pro Forma
Invoice. CIF Port of Unloading, and export crating on all our products
when required.
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- Freight
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All
shipments are F.O.B. shipping point. This term means the carrier
accepts all responsibility upon accepting the shipment at our dock.
Therefore, any claims for damages or loss of any goods must be settle
between you and the carrier promptly. Shipping and handling charges
will be added to all shipments.
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- Delivery
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All
sales are F.O.B. point of shipment, with title passing upon delivery
to carrier at point of shipment, irrespective of who selects the
carrier. Manufacturer's shipping dates quoted and given in advance of
actual shipments are best estimates and shall not be deemed to
represent fixed or guaranteed shipping dates. Caribe USA shall not be
liable for failure to deliver or for delay in delivery or performance
due to (a) a cause beyond its reasonable control, (b) an act of God,
act or omission of the buyer, act of civil or military authority,
governmental priority or other allocation or control, fire, strike, or
other labor difficulty, riot or other civil disturbance, insolvency or
other inability to perform by the manufacturer, delay in
transportation or, (c) any other commercial impracticability.
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- Shipping
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We
will ship orders in the most economical method possible. We will ship
via United Parcel Service (UPS) or truck unless prior arrangements
have been made.
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- Hazardous
business
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Unless
otherwise agreed to in writing by an authorized representative of
Caribe USA management, goods sold hereunder are not intended for use
in connection with any nuclear facility or any other hazardous
activity such as commercial or military aircraft, missile
installations, space exploration, or critical applications where
failure of a single component could cause substantial harm to persons
or property. If in fact, it is so used, Caribe USA disclaims all
liability for any damage, contamination or other injury, and the buyer
shall indemnify and hold Caribe USA harmless from such liability
whether as a result of breach of contract, warranty, tort, including
negligence, or other grounds. Neither Caribe USA nor its manufacturer
suppliers shall have any liability to the buyer or its insurers on any
grounds whatsoever for on-site damages to any property located at a
nuclear facility.
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- Non standard
products
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Non
standard or custom fabricated products are in no case subject to
cancellation once the order has been place with the factories.
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- Order
cancellation
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Buyer
may terminate an order only by mutual agreement based on payment to
Caribe USA of 20% of costs of goods ordered as restocking and
cancellation charges.
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- Lost or damaged
goods
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Common
carrier or motor freight shipments must be inspected for damage loss,
or shortages upon receipt by the consignee. Any damages or loss claims
must be made to the carrier as stated in our freight policy herein.
Caribe USA will not be liable in any manner for damage or loss caused
to a shipment by a common carrier.
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- Shortages
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Shortages
must be submitted within 15 days of invoice date. In any event of such
claims, the customer is required to make timely payment of all other
amounts that are not disputed or are subject to such claims.
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- Credit policy
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In
order to establish an open account with Caribe USA, we require bank
references, three (3) trade references or submittal of a current
certified financial statement. We will ship all orders upon payment by
means of a wire transfer or on a C.O.D. basis until such credit
information has been submitted and approved by our credit department.
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- Returns and
allowances
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Returns
will only be accepted if shipped from our facilities in error or under
special circumstances resulting in prior written approval. All
approvals will include the issuance of a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. This number must be clearly marked on the
outside of all cartons and or crates containing returned goods. All
approved returns not caused by our errors or omissions will be subject
to handling charges and must be in a clean, resaleable condition with
freight prepaid. Any goods returned to Caribe USA without prior
written approval of the Return Materials Authorization number clearly
marked on each carton or container will be refused and returned by
carrier to the shipper.
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- Notice to buyer
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Caribe
USA will make every effort to furnish such advice as it may be able to
supply with reference to the use by the buyer of any material
purchased, but Caribe USA makes NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATERIALS PURCHASED and assumes
no obligations or liabilities for the advice given either verbally or
in print or the results obtained. Buyer hereby assumes all risk and
liability which may result from the use of any product, whether used
singly or in combination with other products. No suggestion for
product use shall be construed as a recommendation for use in
infringement on any existing patent.
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LIMITED
PRODUCT WARRANTY
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All
products supplied by Caribe USA are not manufactured by Caribe
USA, but they carry the original manufacturer's warranty, copies of
which are available on request. Caribe USA makes no warranty or
representation, expressed or implied, with respect to products not
manufactured by Caribe USA.
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All
products supplied by Caribe USA will be free of defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service at the time of shipment
from Caribe USA. If found to be defective we will replace the
nonconforming parts or goods at our option or return the purchase
price at our option. The offer to replace nonconforming goods within
warranty does not cover defects caused by shipping damages, damages
caused by improper use or installation, thermal or electrical
capacity. Notice of a defective product must be given to Caribe USA in
writing immediately upon the discovery of such defect BUT IN NO EVENT
MORE THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER DATE OF SHIPMENT BY CARIBE USA, and
must include a copy showing proof of purchase from Caribe USA. All
freight costs incurred in shipping parts to or from Caribe USA or the
manufacturer if necessary are at the expense of the customer.
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Caribe
USA's liability on any claim for loss or damages arising out of a
contract or from performance or breach thereof or connected with the
supplying of goods, or their sale, resale, operation or use, warranty,
tort, including negligence, or other grounds, shall not exceed the
price allowable to such goods or part thereof involved in any claim.
Caribe USA shall not under any circumstances be liable for any labor
charges, special or consequential damages including, but not limited
to, loss of profits or revenue, loss of use of any product or associated product, cost of capital, cost of substitute products,
facilities or services, downtime costs or costs of claims arising from
buyer's customers. Caribe USA will not accept any liability for claims
for repairs or other expenses incidental to replacement.
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THE
LIMITED WARRANTY OF CARIBE USA IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS STATUTORY, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ALL OTHER
LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS ON CARIBE USA'S PART, INCLUDING LIABILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO THE
SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCTS WARRANTED WHETHER OR NOT SUIT OR OTHER
PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED, AND CARIBE USA NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF CARIBE USA OR ANY OTHER PERSON TO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE
PRODUCTS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT BE VERBALLY CHANGED OR
MODIFIED BY ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF CARIBE USA.
