W.E.C.S. Electric Supply, Inc. dba WECS Renewables
April 2024
DEFINITIONS
- “Customer” means the buying person or entity specified on the order.
- “Seller” means the selling person or entity specified on the order.
- “Order” means the purchase order issued by Customer to Seller for the purchase and/or use of the Products and/or services.
- “Products” means the products, materials, or goods described in an order, including special-order products.
- “Special-Order Products” means any product that the seller purchases on behalf of the customer that may be custom, modified or otherwise nonsalable by Seller to other customers.
1. TERMS AND ACCEPTANCE. The products ("Products") detailed on WECS Electrical Supply, Inc. ("WECS") invoices are sold on the terms and conditions set forth on the front of the invoice and on the terms and conditions set forth herein, which terms and conditions are incorporated by reference into the invoice as though an original part thereof, and, as so incorporated, constitute the entire agreement ("Agreement") between WECS and the customer identified on the front of the subject invoice ("Customer"). The within terms and conditions take precedence over any Customer terms and conditions. Neither WECS's commencement of performance or delivery of the Products constitutes an acceptance of Customer's terms or conditions. Any additional or conflicting terms on Customer's Purchase Order or acknowledgment are hereby rejected.
2. PAYMENT. Payment terms are NET 30 days from invoice date. Extension of trade credit is subject to WECS's approval, which is in WECS's sole and absolute discretion, and may be revoked at any time in WECS's sole discretion. Orders from a Customer with accounts that are 30 days overdue will be accepted only on a C.O.D. basis or other suitable payment at time of order until credit is reestablished to WECS's satisfaction. WECS may cancel or delay future deliveries of the Product in the event that Customer fails to make prompt payment or if, in WECS's sole determination, the financial condition of Customer or other grounds for insecurity warrant such action. Customer grants to WECS a purchase money security interest in all the Products detailed on the front of the invoice delivered to Customer, and the proceeds thereof. In the event of default, WECS has all rights of a secured party under the California Commercial Code. WECS may execute and file a financing statement and other security instruments to perfect its security interest. All published prices are subject to change without notice.
3. FINANCE CHARGES AND CHECK FEES. In the event that Customer fails to make timely payment or delivers payment by check that is ultimately returned unpaid, WECS will incur additional costs, arising from servicing the account and loss of use of the amounts due, that are difficult or impossible to determine. Therefore, invoices not paid within 30 days will be subject to a monthly finance charge calculated at the periodic rate of 1.5% of the unpaid balance from time to time outstanding, which rate is subject to change on 30 days’ notice. All returned checks are subject to a $25.00 per check service fee.
4. PRICE. Prices on Seller’s website, catalogs or in Seller quotes are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise extended in writing by Seller, all prices on a Seller quote will expire and become invalid upon the expiration date stated therein, provided however, Seller reserves the right to update its quote or price in the event of an increase in tariffs, levies, duties, freight or importation cost, supplier pricing, or a material exchange rate fluctuation. In such an event, the customer is liable for applicable transaction taxes, including sales, use, and value-added taxes, goods and services taxes, duties, customs, tariffs, and other government-imposed transactional charges.
5. PERFORMANCE. WECS will diligently proceed to fill Customer orders for Products in a timely manner, except for delays occasioned by factors that are beyond WECS's control, not reasonably foreseeable, or initiated by Customer. Items not shipped are placed on back order and will be shipped as soon as available subject to the price in effect at time of shipment. Customer must report all discrepancies in Product deliveries, shortages, or erroneous charges to WECS within 5 days of receipt, otherwise the Products and amounts charged are deemed accepted. Use of the Products constitutes acceptance.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT WILL WECS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR OWNERS, BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT OR RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES ARISING FROM LOST PROFITS, SAVINGS OR DATA, DOWNTIME, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY. WECS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES. IN NO EVENT WILL WECS'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, IF ANY, EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCTS.
7. INDEMNITY. Customer assumes full and complete responsibility for all uses and/or applications of the Products, and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold WECS, its employees, agents, and owners harmless from and against any and all liability, damages, losses, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, costs, including attorneys' fees, and expenses, resulting from death or injury to any person, damage to any property, or any other alleged damages resulting from aforementioned uses and/or application of the Products.
8. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement is governed by, and will be interpreted and enforced under, the internal laws of the State of California (irrespective of its choice of law principles). Any suit to enforce this Agreement may be brought only in the federal and state courts located in Riverside County, California, and such courts have exclusive in persona jurisdiction and venue with respect to such party. In any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to recover, as an element of the costs of suit, and not as damages, reasonable attorneys' fees to be fixed by the court (including, without limitation, costs, expenses, and fees on any appeal). If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be enforced to the extent permissible, and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in effect. WECS's failure to exercise any of its rights hereunder shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver or forfeiture of such right.
9. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT: In the event that any of the Products are defective in workmanship or material, WECS will, at its election and in its sole discretion, attempt to obtain from the manufacturer thereof, in accordance with the customary practices of the manufacturer, the repair or replacement of the subject Product. However, the Customer is ultimately responsible for pursuing any remedy that Customer may have with respect to the breach of any manufacturer warranty.
10. SHIPMENT: Shipping/freight will be F.O.B. at a WECS warehouse plus charges for all freight costs, and any special packaging or handling required by Customer, unless otherwise agreed to in the quotation/Estimate/Sales Order. Risk of loss passes to Customer upon delivery to the carrier. In the absence of specific instructions, WECS may select the carrier; provided, however, the carrier is not an agent of WECS. WECS reserves the right to make partial shipments. The customer shall be solely responsible for and shall be required to maintain insurance to cover any risk of loss to the Products once risk of loss passes to the Customer. Special-Order products shall be listed by the Seller on all quotes, orders, and invoices. Special-Order products are non-cancellable and non-returnable.
11. INSPECTIONCustomer retains the right to receive and audit all shipments for accuracy in material and quantity. All discrepancies must be submitted to WECS in writing within 5 days of receipt of the material. Customer assumes all risks for any discrepancies reported outside of the 5 day inspection window. WECS shall make all reasonable efforts to correct reported discrepancies.
12. RETURNS Items may be returned for credit only with WECS's prior written approval. All returns require an RMA to be issued prior to being returned. Returned products must be in new re-sellable condition including accessories as provided, in all original undamaged manufacturers packaging. All returns are subject to a cancellation and restocking charge plus payment of all freight charges. Special order items may not be returned. All goods returned must be received within 30 days of being shipped. WECS reserves the right to refuse return, damaged, incomplete, or non –conforming returns.
13.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: WECS is a distributor/reseller of the Products of others; therefore, all Products are sold subject solely to the warranties provided by their respective manufacturers. WECS may assign any (if applicable) warranties provided by the Manufacturer to Customer. The product is being conveyed “as is”, “where is” and WECS is not responsible for damages or liabilities arising or relating to the installation, storage, or use of the product and WECS disclaims all express or implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose. The Customer shall utilize the Manufacturer’s warranty solely for any warranty protection and coverage related to the product and is acquiring the product based upon Customer’s inspection of that property. WECS will reasonably assist customers in obtaining warranty information from the manufacturers and/or service upon request.
14. FORCE MAJURE EVENT To the extent delays are caused by unforeseeable and unavoidable events that prevent Seller from fulfilling its obligations herein, and Seller provides written notice of such delay within three (3) days of the occurrence of the event, Seller shall not be held liable for failure of or delay in performing its obligations under this agreement if such failure or delay is the result of an act of God, such as earthquake, pandemic, hurricane, tornado, flooding, or other natural disaster, or in the case of war, action of foreign enemies, terrorist activities, riot, labor dispute or strike, government sanction, blockage, embargo, or failure of electrical service. Unless Seller fails to comply with the notice requirement herein, such delay will be an Excusable Delay.
15. CONFIDENTIALITY. The Customer undertakes to maintain, for an indefinite period, confidentiality of any and all information or documents that they have access to as a result of this Agreement. The Customer may not disclose or make known to third parties, except for their employees and/or agents who, as a result of the activities with respect to his Agreement, require access, and the Customer is responsible for informing them of the obligation of confidentiality imposed herein, under penalty of civil and criminal liability for breach of confidentiality, even if through an agent and/or employee. In the event that the Customer receives a summons, subpoena or any court order requesting confidential information of WECS, the Customer shall notify WECS, and is otherwise authorized to comply with such request, to the extent required by applicable law. The information disclosed by WECS to Customer hereunder or to representatives or agents of Customer will only cease to be considered confidential information if it is proved that such confidential information: (i) was in the public domain before receipt by Customer; (ii) became part of the public domain after receipt by the Customer, for reasons not attributable to the Customer's own omission or negligence; or (iii) was in the possession of the Customer before the date of signature of this Agreement.
