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General Terms & Conditions of the Purchase and Sale of Goods
The following General Terms & Conditions of the Purchase and Sale of Goods (the "Agreement") between BevSource, LLC and Associated Brewing Company, LLC (collectively the "Seller") and you (the "Buyer") governs exclusively every sales transaction of goods by Seller and/or any of its affiliates to Buyer. Any goods, services or information provided by Seller in connection with the transaction of such goods is hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Goods"). Seller’s acceptance of any Buyer order (referred to herein as the “Order(s)”) for Goods received by Buyer and Seller’s performance of its obligations under such Order is conditioned on the acceptance by Buyer of this Agreement.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, BUYER’S SUBMISSION OF AN ORDER FOR ANY GOODS TO SELLER SHALL BE DEEMED BUYER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT GOVERN EACH AND EVERY SALES ORDER MADE TO SELLER.
This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements, whether written or oral. Notwithstanding the foregoing, should Seller and Buyer have a written contract that governs specifically the sale of certain Goods within an applicable Order then such written contract shall govern with respect to the mutual agreements made therein so long as such written agreement covers the matters of such Order.
Seller reserves the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement at any time and in their sole discretion. Any changes or modifications will be effective to Orders thereafter received upon posting of the revisions on the site https://www.bevsource.com/terms, and Buyer waives any right it may have to receive specific notice of such changes or modifications. Buyer’s continued submission of Orders following the posting of changes or modifications will confirm Buyer’s acceptance of such changes or modifications.
The following terms and conditions shall apply to all Orders placed by Buyer:
Order Confirmation. Seller will provide written acceptance and confirmation of an Order within five (5) business days. Buyer may not make any changes to an Order after confirmation by Seller without the express written consent of Seller. Seller’s acceptance of an Order is conditional on Seller’s ability to obtain the necessary supply of Goods from its manufacturers including as a result of Goods availability, minimum order quantities, lead times and delivery dates. Seller shall provide written notice to Buyer if it cannot fulfill the supply requested. Buyer is responsible for ensuring all information submitted on an Order is accurate including but not limited to the Goods requested, quantities, amounts, SKUs, artwork, etc.
Cancelation. Buyer may not cancel or change any Order without written consent from Seller. If Buyer desires to cancel or modify an Order Buyer must provide written notice to Seller no less than thirty (30) days from the expected ship date of the Goods specified in the applicable Order or as otherwise determined by Seller. Any changes to price for the Goods as a result of any modification shall be incurred by Buyer. Delivery dates may change due to any modification requested by Buyer. Any damages incurred by Seller as a result of Buyer’s modification or cancellation shall be paid by Buyer.
Sale Price. Prices on the Goods may vary depending on where an Order is placed by Buyer and are subject to change to the manufacturer’s pricing in effect at the time of delivery to Buyer. Seller reserves the right to modify or change the prices applicable to the Goods at any time based on market conditions and manufacturer price changes. Prices on the Goods specified in an Order do not include any taxes including applicable city, state, or federal excise taxes but may include transit costs. In the event that shipping and delivery fees are not included in the price of the Goods, Seller shall itemize on the invoice and charge to Buyer.
Artwork. For any Order placed by Buyer for Goods requiring artwork or beverage packaging, such artwork or beverage packaging must be accurately referenced on the Order. Upon confirmation of the Order by Seller, no changes can be made to the required artwork or beverage packaging provided in such Order. Buyer represents and warrants that any artwork or beverage packaging as it relates to the Goods complies with all applicable laws and regulations and shall indemnify Seller from any claims that may arise from Buyer's artwork or beverage packaging.
Minimum Order Quantities. Minimum order quantities of Goods are subject to the manufacturer's requirements and subject to change. Seller will provide confirmation of current minimum order quantities upon request. Should Buyer purchase Goods in an amount less than the minimum order quantity, prices may increase and Buyer accepts and assumes full responsibility and liability of any damage that may occur to the Goods as a result of the order quantity being less than the minimum order quantity for the Goods.
Payment Terms. Unless otherwise agreed between Seller and Buyer in writing, payment is due thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice. Any invoice remaining unpaid for more than thirty (30) days from due date shall accrue interest at a rate of the lesser of 2.0% per month or the highest rate allowed by law. Buyer shall pay all costs of collection on past due accounts including attorneys’ fees and Seller shall have the right to seek damages. Should Buyer fail to make timely payments to Seller, Seller may, at any time and in its sole discretion, suspend or cancel shipments under any accepted Order placed by Buyer, decline to accept any further Orders or shipments, or cancel any placed or accepted Orders until payment in full has been received from the Buyer. Seller in its discretion may, from time to time, alter, suspend or revoke any credit terms extended to Buyer for any reason, and thereafter require cash payment or additional security for all or any part of the purchase price of Goods.
Security Interest. To secure the complete and timely payment and performance of all Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement, including the complete and timely payment for the Goods sold under this Agreement, Seller hereby reserves, and Buyer hereby grants Seller a security interest in and to all Goods and proceeds thereof, including without limitation, insurance proceeds. Buyer hereby authorizes Seller to prepare, execute, issue, and file any appropriate UCC financing statements, amendments, and any other instruments or third-party notices that Seller may reasonably require to perfect Seller’s security interest and shall perform all acts and deliver all instruments necessary to secure and protect Seller’s interest. Seller shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code, which remedies shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
Freight. All freight and any other shipping charges are the responsibility of Buyer and shall be paid to Seller in addition to the sale price of the Goods. All quoted freight costs are provided as an estimate and are subject to change without prior written notice to Buyer. Except in the case Seller acts with gross negligence, Buyer shall be responsible to pay or reimburse Seller for all additional charges incurred as a result of any delivery or delayed delivery. For the avoidance of doubt, Seller is not responsible or liable for any acts, errors or omissions of any shipper, carrier, receiver or other third party handling the Goods including customs and border personnel, or for any damage to Goods that may be caused during transit. Buyer shall be solely responsible for proper care, handling and transportation of all Goods.
Delivery and Risk of Loss. All shipments made under this Agreement are F.O.B. manufacturers facility and title to and risk of loss shall transfer to Buyer at the time of shipment unless otherwise specified.
Goods Returned. If applicable, any Goods returned by Buyer without both Seller and manufacturer’s authority are shipped at Buyer’s risk and are subject to any terms and conditions of the manufacturer. Seller will not accept returns for any Goods sourced outside the United States.
Inspection. Buyer agrees to inspect the Goods within five (5) days from receipt of delivery of the Goods and provide its acceptance of such Goods. Should no objection to the Goods be received by Seller in writing within the five (5) day period, the Goods shall be deemed accepted. Should the Buyer determine the Goods to be nonconforming Buyer must provide in writing notice of any nonconforming Goods to Seller within such five (5) day period including a detailed description of all defects, nonconformities (including photographs), damage or discrepancy from the carrier's copy of the bill of lading and provide any other written evidence or documentation as reasonably requested by Seller. Should Buyer not provide its written notice within five (5) days of receipt of delivery, Buyer shall be deemed to have accepted the Goods. Nonconforming Goods shall mean any Goods that do not meet the Limited Warranty of Goods defined below (the “Nonconforming Goods”).
Buyer’s Exclusive Remedy. Buyer acknowledges and accepts that Seller is not the manufacturer of the Goods. Upon receipt of Buyer’s notice of the delivery of nonconforming Goods with all supporting written documentation as may be reasonably requested by Seller, Seller shall pass through any remedies made available directly from the manufacturer of the nonconforming Goods. Seller will use its commercially reasonable best efforts to assist the Buyer in carrying out any and all remedies made available to it by the manufacturer.
Limited Warranty. SELLER IS NOT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE GOODS. EXCEPT FOR AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN ALL GOODS ORDERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE SOLD “AS IS” TO BUYER BY SELLER, AND SELLER HAS NOT MADE, DOES NOT MAKE AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADEANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE CONDITION, DESIGN, OPERATION, WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILIITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, THE ABSENCE OF LATENT OR OTHER DEFECTS, WHETHER OR NOT DISCOVERABLE, THE ABSENCE OF ANY INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, TRADEMARK OR COPYRIGHT, OR THE ABSENCE OF ANY VIOLATION OR CONFLICT OF ANY LAW OR GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION. SELLER MAKES NO GUARANTEE AND DOES NOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANUFACTURERS; HOWEVER, SELLER WILL PASS THROUGH ANY SPECIFIC WARRANTIES OF THE GOODS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO GOODS THAT HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY MISUSE, NEGLECT, NEGLIGENCE, IMPROPER TESTING, IMPROPER STORAGE, IMPROPER HANDLING, ABNORMAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS BY THE BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY OTHER THAN THE SELLER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. THERE IS NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER ON ANY BRITE CANS SOLD UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
Liability. To the extent permitted by law Seller shall not be liable to Buyer or any third parties and Buyer waives its right or claim against Seller for any and all remedies, legal or equitable, for any and all damages, including direct, special, incidental, exemplary, punitive, indirect or consequential damages (even if the parties have been advised of the possibility of such damages), including, but not limited to, lost profits or savings, loss of use of services, cost of capital, cost of substitute services or facilities, or damages and expenses arising out of or relating to any breach of this Agreement or any accepted Order, non-delivery of Goods, provision of any Goods, or any third-party claim. Any claim Buyer has with respect to the Goods shall be made against the manufacturer of the Goods only.
Indemnification. Buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Seller and all of its directors, officers, shareholders, owners, members, managers, agents, representatives, affiliates and employees from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, and damages brought by Buyer or any third party arising out of Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement or the business activities of Buyer, including but not limited to claims of personal injury, property damage, business interruption, consequential damages and attorney’s fees, whether such claims arise due to the Goods, Buyer’s use of such Goods in any manner or any use of the Buyer’s Goods by third parties, any infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights, Buyer’s marketing or sale of its finished products containing the Goods. Buyer agrees that it shall fully hold harmless, defend and indemnify Seller, including paying all of Seller’s reasonable attorney’s fees, for any claims that may be brought against Seller while Seller is carrying out its obligations hereunder, except to the extent that Seller has breached any of its material obligations defined herein.
Confidentiality. Buyer shall not disclose confidential or proprietary information relating to this Agreement, or to the subject matter thereof, including but not limited to the Goods, pricing, manufacturers and any other information shared in connection with the subject matter hereof. Buyer shall not disclose to third parties or use any confidential or proprietary information of Seller without the express written consent of Seller.
Non-Circumvention. Buyer agrees not to directly or indirectly, interfere with, circumvent, attempt to circumvent, avoid, bypass, obviate or interfere with the relationship of Seller and its manufacturers for the purpose of gaining any benefit, whether monetary or otherwise, or in any other way circumvent the Seller’s business opportunities with respect to this Agreement.
Force Majeure. Except for payment of monies due and owing, Seller shall be excused for failure to perform under this Agreement where such failure results from circumstances beyond the Seller’s reasonable anticipation and control including, without limitation, manufacturer supply disruptions, commercial inability to obtain supply of materials, delays or failure of transportation, delays or failure in customs and/or failures and delays caused by other government or regulatory agencies, acts of God or acts of a local or federal government, and Seller shall give written notice to Buyer of any such occurrence.
Insurance. Buyer represents and warrants that it holds commercially reasonable insurance for all circumstances relevant to the Goods, including, but not limited to the use, shipment and delivery of the Goods. Seller shall be subrogated to all of Buyer’s rights arising in the event of any payment or other satisfaction for damaged, lost, or destroyed Goods. Buyer shall execute and deliver all instruments and take all other actions necessary to secure such rights.
Assignability. Buyer may not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement. Seller may assign this Agreement to any subsidiary or affiliate under common control, or to an acquirer or any party that succeeds to substantially all of a party’s assets with prior written notice to the other party.
Modification. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by a written instrument accepted and signed by Seller.
Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement will in no way be construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor in any way affect the validity of this Agreement or any part of it or the right of either party after any such failure to enforce each and every such provision.
Compliance of Law. Buyer agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable in its performance under this Agreement, with regard to the manufacture of the Goods and the sale of Goods to third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, Seller maintains its right and title to resell and distribute the Goods to the Buyer and shall hold the sole principal relationship with the manufacturer as it relates to any disputes or claims that may arise from the Goods sold under this Agreement.
Conflict and Governance. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any Order, purchase order or otherwise, the terms of which are expressly rejected and this Agreement shall govern. Seller hereby rejects any and all other terms including any terms and conditions of Buyer contained on a purchase order submitted to Seller.
Applicable Law. This Agreement, and any applicable Order and the rights of the parties shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. The venue for any action hereunder shall be in the state of Minnesota, County of Ramsey, so long as Seller’s corporate offices are located there. The parties consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Minnesota, County of Ramsey, and the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. In any action, suit or proceeding to enforce this Agreement, the Seller shall be entitled to recover from the other party its costs incurred in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and expert witness fees.
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Last Updated: October 16, 2024