Legal NoticesWeb Site Use Agreement
Welcome to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. ("us," "we," "our,"
"Fisher," or "Distributor"), a Web site focused on the sale of
laboratory, healthcare, and safety products ("Products") to businesses
and other entities via the Internet. In order to help make our site
("Web site") a trustworthy and safe place to buy goods, all users
("you", "your" or "Subscriber") of our service are required to accept
and comply with our Web Site Use Agreement, which includes acceptance
of, and compliance with, all of the terms and conditions provided
herein, as amended from time to time. This Web site provides an
Internet-based venue for the sale and purchase of Products distributed
by Fisher and manufactured by Fisher, and other leading manufacturers
and suppliers (our "Suppliers"). This Web Site Use Agreement explains
the contractual agreement between you and us regarding your use of our
Web site, as well as the terms and conditions applicable to your
purchase of Products on our Web site (collectively, the "Terms of
Use").
If you have any questions regarding the Terms of Use, please
contact us at 1-877-885-2081. We may amend the Terms of Use at any
time by posting amended terms on the Web site. Amended Terms of Use
shall be effective upon the date of posting, or such later date
specified therein, and shall apply to your use of our Web site or
purchase of Products beginning with such effective date. We may add,
delete, modify or substitute the Products offered on our Web site, the
pricing for such Products or any other Web site content in our sole
discretion at any time. Your use of the Web site signifies your legal
and binding agreement to all the terms and conditions set forth in
this Web Site Use Agreement, in any privacy policy, as well as any
other agreement related to your use of this Web site including, but
not limited to, any terms and conditions of purchase.
Eligibility and Registration.
Access to Web site procurement services
(the "Service") is available only to businesses and their authorized
employees, agents and/or contractors (collectively, "Subscribers")
who register with Distributor by submitting a Web site Registration
Form and is limited to those Subscribers who are authorized to form
legally binding contracts under applicable law on behalf of the
businesses or organizations they represent. Distributor reserves the
right to refuse Service to anyone or any entity at any time, in our
sole discretion. Subscribers shall provide current, complete and
accurate information, and then update the information (including
credit card information, if applicable) as required to keep the
registration information as submitted via the Registration Form
current, complete and accurate. Distributor will evaluate the
submitted Registration Form and will notify Subscribers in a timely
manner regarding acceptance or rejection. Distributor may reject a
submitted Registration Form in its sole discretion for any reason.
Password and Security.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the
confidentiality of any Subscriber name and password and are fully
responsible for all activities that occur under your password or
account. You agree to (i) immediately notify Distributor of any
unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of
security, and (ii) ensure that you exit from your account at the end
of each session. Distributor cannot and will not be liable for any
loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this
provision.
Limited Use License.We hereby grant you a revocable,
nontransferable, nonexclusive license to access the Web site and use
the Service solely for your internal use for purposes of purchasing,
or reviewing for purchase, Products offered for sale on the Web site.
Without limiting the foregoing or expanding any of your rights
hereunder, you agree that you will not disclose, republish, reproduce,
or distribute any of the information displayed on or comprising this
Web site (the "Content") or make any use of the Content that would
allow a third party to have access to the Content. You are responsible
for providing all communication lines, telephone/transmission services
and all equipment and technology necessary for you to access and use
the Service. The foregoing license has been granted to you subject to
your agreement, signified by your use of this Web site or the Service,
to abide by this Web Site Use Agreement and Terms of Use as well as
with any other rules, procedures, terms, and conditions that may be
published or displayed from time to time by Distributor on the Web
site.
Web Site Intellectual Property.The Web site is protected by
copyright as a collective work and/or compilation, pursuant to U.S.
copyright laws, international conventions, and other copyright laws.
The Contents of the Web site are only for your use in making
purchasing decisions with regard to Products offered for sale on this
Web site and for administering Orders placed on this Web site. All
materials contained on the Web site are protected by copyright, and
are owned or controlled by Distributor, Distributor's Suppliers or
manufacturers or other authorized suppliers of Products offered for
sale on our Web site, or other third parties credited as the provider
of the Content. You will abide by any and all additional copyright
notices, information, or restrictions contained in any Content on this
Web site. You may print one (1) copy of the Content and other
downloadable items displayed on this Web site for your use in making
purchasing decisions with regard to Products offered for sale on this
Web site, provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices
contained in such Content. Copying, storing, or downloading of any
Content, for any purpose other than making purchasing decisions with
regard to Products offered on this Web site or administering Orders
for Products purchased on this Web site, is expressly prohibited
without the prior written permission from Distributor or the copyright
holder identified in the individual Content copyright notice. You may,
however, download and store an electronic copy and/or print a copy of
this Web Site Use Agreement and Terms of Use at any time.
Web Site Integrity.We do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted
or secure access to our Service, and operation of the Web site may be
interfered with by numerous factors outside of our reasonable control.
You agree not to use any device, software or routine to interfere or
attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Web site, or our
Service. You may not take any action that imposes an unreasonable or
disproportionately large load on our infrastructure. You may not
disclose or share your password to any third parties or use your
password for any unauthorized purpose.
Data Security.This site uses Secure Sockets Layer encryption in
the transmission of sensitive information. Distributor maintains a
secured area on this Web site for transmission of Subscriber
registration and financial data, and stores this data in a private
database. Because encryption slows down the response time of Web
pages, some areas of the site are not secured. Nevertheless,
Distributor endeavors to ensure that all pages transmitting personal
or financial information are encrypted. Please inform us immediately
if any such page is not encrypted. Please refer to your browser's
online help for further information on determining whether a specific
page you are viewing is encrypted. We utilize security measures such
as firewalls, passwords and other mechanisms on our computer systems
housing all registration and financial data.
Breach of Use. WE MAY IMMEDIATELY ISSUE A WARNING, TEMPORARILY
SUSPEND, OR TERMINATE YOUR USE AND/OR ACCESS TO THE WEB SITE, AND ANY
INFORMATION YOU PLACE OR ATTEMPT TO PLACE ON THE WEB SITE, IF IN
DISTRIBUTOR'S SOLE JUDGMENT: (A) YOU BREACH THESE TERMS OF USE; (B) WE
ARE UNABLE TO VERIFY OR AUTHENTICATE ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO
US; (C) YOUR USE OF THE WEB SITE OR ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE SUPPLIED
IS OR IS LIKELY TO BECOME THE SUBJECT OF ANY DISPUTE; OR, (D) YOUR USE
OF THE WEB SITE OR ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE SUPPLIED IS OR IS LIKELY
TO BECOME, NON-COMPLIANT WITH ANY APPLICABLE LAW, ORDINANCE OR
REGULATION.
Disclaimer of Warranties.THE WEB SITE, SERVICE AND ALL
INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE, ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS", "WHERE IS",
"AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT. DISTRIBUTOR AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
AND AFFILIATES DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEB SITE, THE SERVICES OR THE
FUNCTIONS, FEATURES OR INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN OR ON ITS WEB
SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS,
ITEMS OR OTHER MATERIALS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES, WILL BE
TIMELY, SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE
CORRECTED. DISTRIBUTOR AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES MAKE NO
WARRANTY THAT THE WEB SITE OR THE SERVICE WILL MEET SUBSCRIBERS'
REQUIREMENTS. IF SUBSCRIBER IS DISSATISFIED WITH THE WEB SITE OR THE
SERVICE, ITS SOLE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE WEB SITE OR THE
SERVICE. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED
BY SUBSCRIBER FROM DISTRIBUTOR AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OR
THROUGH USE OF THE WEB SITE OR THE SERVICE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY
NOT EXPRESSLY MADE HEREIN. DISTRIBUTOR AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND
AFFILIATES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
MISREPRESENTATIONS OR BREACHES COMMITTED BY ANY SUBSCRIBER. ANY
INFORMATION DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE
WEB SITE OR THE SERVICE IS DONE AT THE SUBSCRIBER'S OWN DISCRETION AND
RISK. SUBSCRIBER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF
DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOADING OR USE OF THE INFORMATION. NO
ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY SUBSCRIBER
FROM DISTRIBUTOR OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES, OR THROUGH
OR FROM THE WEB SITE OR THE SERVICE, SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT
EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.
Limitation of Liability.SUBSCRIBER EXPRESSLY UNDERSTANDS AND
AGREES THAT DISTRIBUTOR AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES (INCLUDING
SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO SUBSCRIBER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR
ENTITY FOR ANY THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST SUBSCRIBER OR FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
GOODWILL OR USE, COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR
SERVICES, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF DISTRIBUTOR OR ANY
OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM THE WEB SITE, ANY SERVICES OR
INFORMATION, INCLUDING: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE WEB
SITE, INFORMATION OR SERVICES; (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF
SUBSTITUTE ITEMS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY ITEMS, INFORMATION OR
SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED OR
TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE WEB SITE OR THE SERVICE;
(iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS OR
INFORMATION; (iv) INFORMATION OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY WITH
RESPECT TO THE WEB SITE OR THE SERVICE; OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER
RELATING TO THE WEB SITE OR THE SERVICE PROVIDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF DISTRIBUTOR AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES
TO A SUBSCRIBER FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION
(WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE
SERVICE OR THE WEB SITE EXCEED, IN THE AGGREGATE, ONE-HUNDRED DOLLARS
($100.00) OR, IF THE CLAIM IS RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT,
THE AMOUNT PAID BY SUBSCRIBER FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT. THE
FOREGOING LIMITATION SHALL APPLY AND SURVIVE NOTWITHSTANDING ANY
FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY
AMONG OTHER THINGS TO ANY THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST SUBSCRIBER.
Exclusions and Limitations. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF
LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME
OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Third Party Content and Links.- Our Web site contains links and pointers to other Internet Web
sites, resources, and suppliers and sponsors of the Distributor's
Web site. Links to and from the Web site to other third party sites,
maintained by third parties, do not constitute an endorsement by
Distributor or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates of any third
party resources or their contents.
- We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of
any advice, opinion, statement, or other information displayed or
distributed through our Web site. You acknowledge that any reliance
upon any opinion, advice, statement, memorandum, or information is
not invited or encouraged, and shall be at your sole risk. We
reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to correct any errors or
omissions in any portion of the Web site.
Indemnification. You shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
Distributor, its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective
directors, officers, employees, agents, shareholders, co-branders,
partners, successors and assigns (collectively, "Indemnified
Parties"), from and against any claim, loss, damage, liabilities and
judgments, and fees and expenses related thereto (including, without
limitation, reasonable attorney's fees) incurred by any of the
Indemnified Parties arising from or related to: (i) your use of the
Web site or the Service or any Information; (ii) any breach or
violation of this Agreement by you, including without limitation, any
breach of any of your representations, warranties and covenants
herein; or (iii) the violation of any rights of another resulting
from or relating to your use of our Web site or the Service.
Order Placement and Charges. Registering on our Web site is
free to eligible Subscribers. Subscribers may purchase any of the
Products provided on the Web site at the prices designated on the Web
site by selecting Products for purchase and completing our electronic
order form (an "Order"). Distributor charges Subscribers according to
the terms of your written contract with Distributor, or, in the
absence of any such contract, according to Distributor's practices
from time to time for shipping and handling costs and applicable
sales taxes. All charges for Products ordered are displayed to the
Subscriber on the pending Order prior to placement of the Order by
Subscriber. Distributor expressly disclaims any representation or
warranty concerning "most favored customer" pricing in connection
with the sale of any Products by Distributor to Subscribers.
Product Delivery.- General.
Subscriber hereby acknowledges and agrees that all
Products ordered on the Web site shall be shipped by Fisher or drop
shipped by the applicable manufacturer or other supplier using our
authorized carrier or a carrier authorized by the applicable
manufacturer or supplier (the "Designated Shipper") and delivered to
Subscriber's designated delivery location, FOB Destination.
Distributor and its suppliers cannot ship to post office boxes.
- Delivery Subject to Product Availability.
Although Distributor
has attempted to ensure that the inventory availability of Products
is properly designated on the Web site for many Products, Subscriber
acknowledges that from time-to-time even those Products designated
as in inventory will not be available at time of shipment. If an
Order cannot be shipped in its entirety by the close of business the
day following placement of the Order, Distributor will promptly
notify Subscriber, and provide an estimated shipment date for those
items which are unavailable. Distributor reserves the right to
substitute alternate products with equivalent specifications for
those ordered. Subscriber shall have the right to return any
substituted products at no charge by following the return goods
policy as stated herein. Distributor further reserves the right to
make delivery in installments for those items of an Order, which are
available for immediate shipment, and to bill Subscriber separately
for any such items delivered. Subscriber may cancel those items on
the Order that are subject to the delay by notice to Distributor
within 48 hours of receipt of the delay notification, provided that
such Products have not yet been shipped. If Distributor receives no
such notice of cancellation, the estimated product availability and
shipment date will be deemed accepted. The foregoing sets forth
Distributor's entire obligation with regard to Product availability
and shipment delays. Distributor shall not be liable for any late
shipment or any failure to ship any Product(s).
- Tracking.
Upon issuance of an Order by Subscriber for
Products on the Web site, Distributor shall immediately generate a
tracking number and notify the Subscriber and the Supplier(s) of the
logistical information associated with pickup and delivery of the
Product(s) by the Designated Shipper. You may track the status of
shipments relating to any Order you place using the tracking number
on our Web site.
- Installation.
Subscriber shall make available a suitable
place for equipment installation within its facilities in accordance
with applicable installation specifications and procedures.
Subscriber shall furnish all labor required to place the Products in
the desired location. Distributor or the manufacturer, as
applicable, shall install the Products in accordance with their
customary procedures.
Product Acceptance. Immediately upon receipt of Products shipped
hereunder, Subscriber shall inspect the Products and notify
Distributor in writing of any claims for order or shipping errors,
shortages, defects or damages and shall hold any such goods for
Distributor's written instructions concerning disposition. If
Subscriber fails to notify Distributor within five (5) days after
receipt of Products, the Products shall conclusively be deemed to
conform to the terms provided herein and shall be irrevocably
accepted by Subscriber.
Payment for Products Ordered. Distributor shall automatically
charge Subscriber's account for all Orders. In the event Subscriber
does not have an account with a chargeable balance adequate to cover
the Order amount, Distributor shall charge the Order to the credit
card account authorized by Subscriber. The amount of payment due
shall be that amount reflected in each Order at time of Order
placement by Subscriber, comprised of the price of Products ordered
at the time of Order placement, applicable shipping charges, and
applicable taxes reflected in the Order. Unless otherwise agreed to
by the Distributor in a written contract with Subscriber, payment
shall be due promptly upon the provision of ordered Products to the
Designated Shipper at Supplier's shipping point. Distributor reserves
the right to collect interest at a rate equal to the highest
applicable lawful interest rate on invoiced amounts not paid within
thirty (30) days of invoice date, with interest to accrue monthly
until full payment is received. All payments will be made in U.S.
Dollars.
Incomplete Transactions and Cancellations of Orders.- Termination Prior to Shipment.
Subscriber may cancel an
order prior to pickup by Designated Shipper at Supplier's shipping
point. In such case, no payment will be due Distributor.
Termination Subsequent to Shipment and Prior to Acceptance.
Subsequent to pickup by the Designated Shipper, but prior to
Acceptance of Products, as provided above, Subscriber may cancel an
Order by contacting Distributor within the five (5) day Acceptance
Period provided above. Distributor will provide Subscriber with
disposition instructions, and may charge the Subscriber for shipping
expenses and restocking fees.
- Returns After Acceptance.
After the Acceptance Period has
expired, Product returns shall be governed by the warranty and
return policies set forth below.
Product Returns. All returns, replacements, technical services
and support shall be handled by Distributor's customer service
organization as follows: Products described below may be returned to
Distributor within 30 days for replacement or adjustment. To assure
prompt handling, Subscriber must obtain a Return Goods Authorization
Number ("RGA Number") from Distributor and reference this number on
return shipping documents. Returns made without the RGA Number will
be returned to Subscriber, freight collect. Distributor reserves the
right to reverse any credit issued to Subscriber: (i) for any Product
not returned after authorization and requested by Distributor; or,
(ii) if, upon return, such Product is determined by Distributor not
to be defective. Distributor will grant full credit for: (i) Products
not supplied in accordance with Subscriber's orders; and, (ii)
Products which are defective at the time of receipt by the
Subscriber. Distributor will grant partial credit for Products
ordered in error, with the exceptions noted below. Product returns
for Products ordered in error are subject to a 15% restocking charge
plus any applicable charges for necessary inspection, reworking or
refurbishing, or for items not normally cataloged by Distributor.
Hazardous materials authorized for return must be packed, labeled and
shipped in accordance with DOT regulations governing transportation
of hazardous materials and any other applicable requirements.
Distributor will not grant credit for: (i) Products which have been
discontinued; (ii) Products which are personalized or customized;
(iii) Non-Distributor line products supplied to Subscriber as an
accommodation, including, without limitation, third party purchases;
(iv) Products not purchased from Distributor; (v) Refrigerated or
temperature controlled Products; (vi) Products which are outdated,
shelf-worn, used or defaced and, therefore, unsuitable for return to
stock and resale as new;, (vii) reagents, diagnostics, or chemicals
which have been opened; and (viii) Products that have been shipped
outside the United States.
Product Warranty and Disclaimer. Orders placed for Products on
this Web site are subject only to the relevant manufacturer's
standard commercial warranty terms in effect at the time of Order
placement by Subscriber, which warranty terms shall be made available
to Subscriber to the fullest extent possible through Distributor. We
warrant only that the Products delivered shall conform substantially
with the description of such Products as provided on our Web site.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND WE MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Your exclusive remedy against Distributor
and any Supplier with respect to Products proved to our satisfaction
to be defective or nonconforming shall be the replacement of such
Product without charge or refund of the purchase price, upon the
return of such Product in accordance with our instructions prior to
Acceptance. IN NO EVENT SHALL DISTRIBUTOR, DISTRIBUTOR'S SUBSIDIARIES
OR AFFILIATES, OR ANY SUPPLIER BE LIABLE UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY
(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY
IN TORT OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND) FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF WE OR ANY OF OUR SUBSIDIARIES,
AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS HAD NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. IF WE DELIVER CUSTOM GOODS FOR YOU BASED ON INSTRUCTIONS,
SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER DIRECTIONS YOU PROVIDE TO US, DISTRIBUTOR,
OUR SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
THE LACK OF SUFFICIENCY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR QUALITY
OF THE GOODS TO THE EXTENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH INSTRUCTIONS,
SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER DIRECTIONS.
Intellectual Property Rights in Products.- Software.
If the Products include computer programs
("Software"), the "sale" of such Software shall not constitute a
sale or transfer of any proprietary rights in or to the Software but
rather shall only constitute the right and license to use the
Software in accordance with applicable specifications, instructions
and license terms and conditions of the licensor.
- Infringement Claims.
We warrant to you that we are
authorized to sell the Products on our Web site. If any claim is
made against you or us for infringement of any patent, trademark, or
copyright ("Intellectual Property") rights of any third party
arising from our sale to you of Products on our Web site, we shall
assume the defense of any ensuing litigation and conduct all
negotiations for settlement of such claims and will bear the costs
of any payment of such claims and will bear the costs of any payment
made in settlement or resulting from an award; provided that you
shall give us prompt notice in writing of any such claim being made
or action threatened or brought against you, shall make no admission
of liability or take any other action in connection with such matter
and shall permit us to defend such claim and shall give all
reasonable information, cooperation and assistance to us in relation
thereto. The foregoing provisions describe our entire liability to
you and your exclusive remedies against us in connection with claims
made against you based on or resulting from such infringement of
Intellectual Property rights of third parties. If any claim is made
against us for infringement of Intellectual Property rights of any
third party as a result of your use of Products purchased on our Web
site, you shall indemnify us, defend us, and hold us harmless from
and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs of defending
any action, that we may incur as a result thereof. Furthermore, you
agree to fully cooperate with us in the investigation and
determination of the facts relating to any such claims, and shall
make available to us all statements, reports and tests made by you
or made available to you by others relating thereto.
Authorized Use of Products. Products sold on our Web site are
intended solely for the use(s) specified by the manufacturer and are
not to be used for any other purposes including, but not limited to,
unauthorized commercial purposes. You warrant and represent that you
will properly test, use, and, to the extent authorized, manufacture
and market any final articles made from our Products in accordance
with the practices of a reasonable person who is an expert in the
field, and in strict compliance with all applicable national, state
and local laws and regulations. Subscriber acknowledges and
understands that the purchase of Products on our Web site only
conveys to Subscriber the non-transferable right for only the
Subscriber to use the Products purchased in compliance with the
applicable manufacturer's Published Restricted User Statement,
Limited User Statement, Limited License, if any. All such statements
or licenses are incorporated by reference herein and in any Order as
if set forth therein in their entirety. Subscriber is solely
responsible for conducting any research necessary to learn the
hazards involved for any of its intended uses of the Products
purchased on our Web site and to properly warn your customers,
employees and other personnel who may be exposed to such Products of
any risks involved in using or handling the Products.
Indemnity for Use of Products. Subscriber agrees at its own
cost and expense to indemnify Distributor and its subsidiaries and
affiliates (including but not limited to its Suppliers and including
the respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents
and representatives of the foregoingcollectively called "us" in this
Section 22), defend us and hold us harmless from and against any and
all losses, damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable
attorneys fees and other similar costs of defending any action) that
we may incur as a result of any claim of negligence, breach of
implied warranty, strict liability in tort, or other theory of law,
relating to actual or alleged actions or omissions by you, your
officers, agents or employees, your successors and assigns, or your
customers, whether direct or indirect, in connection with the use of
any Products sold to you on our Web site either as a stand-alone
Product or as a component part or raw material or consumable used to
manufacture a product, or by reason of your breach of or failure to
perform any of your obligations hereunder. You shall promptly notify
us of your receipt of knowledge of any incident involving Products
sold hereto resulting in personal injury or damage to property, and
you shall fully cooperate with us in the investigation and
determination of the cause of such incident and shall make available
to us all related statements, reports and tests made by you or made
available to you by others.
General Compliance with Applicable Laws. You shall comply with
all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations in effect
from time to time regarding your use of the Service and your purchase
and use of Products, including, but not limited to, compliance with
U.S. export control laws, including the deemed export rule and any
restrictions on re-export.
No Export. You represent and warrant that all Products ordered by
you are intended for delivery within the United States and that no
Products will be exported or used for any purposes prohibited by any
relevant United States export law or regulation. If so requested by
Distributor, you will provide documentation satisfactory to verify
delivery to the final destination.
Purchases for the U.S. Government. If you are placing an Order
for the U.S. Government or in support of a contract with the U.S.
Government, you agree that the Products purchased are "commercial
items" as that term is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations
("FAR"). If you are an employee or other authorized buyer placing
this Order in the name of the U.S. Government and your Order is less
than or equal to $2500, then you agree that only these Terms of Use
shall apply to your Order. If your Order is greater than $2500, then
you agree that your Order is subject to FAR Part 12, and pursuant to
FAR 12.302, only those mandatory provisions of FAR 52.212-4, as well
as FAR 52.222-3, FAR 52.225-13, FAR 52.233-3, and these Terms of Use
shall apply. If you are a government contractor placing this Order in
support of a contract with the U.S. Government, you agree that only
those provisions in FAR 52.244-6 as well as these Terms of Use shall
apply to your Order. All other terms and conditions are expressly
rejected. In the event of a conflict between the FAR provisions
referenced herein and these Terms of Use, our Terms of Use shall take
precedence.
Medicare/Medicaid Reporting Requirements. If a Subscriber is a
recipient of Medicare/Medicaid funds, Subscriber acknowledges that it
has been informed of and agrees to fully and accurately account for,
and report on its applicable cost report, the total value of any
discount, rebate or other compensation paid pursuant to these Terms
of Use or related to Subscriber's purchase of Products through this
Web site in a way that complies with all applicable federal, state
and local laws and regulations which establish "Safe Harbor" for
discounts. Subscriber shall make written request to Distributor in
the event Subscriber requires additional information from Distributor
in order to meet its reporting requirements. Subscriber acknowledges
that agreement to such reporting requirement was and is a condition
precedent to this Agreement and to Subscriber's use of the Service
and that Distributor's grant of license hereunder to use the Web site
and the Service was and is contingent upon Subscriber's agreement to
comply with such obligations.
Force Majeure. The performance of Distributor of any covenant or
obligation on its part to be performed under any agreement with
Subscriber shall be excused by floods, strikes, or other labor
disturbances, riots, fires, accidents, wars, embargoes, delays of
carriers, failure of power, or of regular sources of supply, acts,
injunctions, or restraints of government, or any other cause
preventing such performance, beyond Distributor's reasonable control.
No Agency. You and Distributor are independent contractors, and
no agency, partnership, joint venture, employee-employer or
franchisor-franchisee relationship is intended or created by these
Terms of Use.
Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise
transferred by Subscriber without the express, written consent of
Distributor.
Notices. Except as explicitly stated otherwise, any notices
between you and Fisher shall be sent via e-mail to Fisher (in the
case of Distributor) or to the e-mail address you provide to
Distributor during the registration process (in your case), or such
other address as the party shall specify. Notice shall be deemed
given 24 hours after an e-mail is sent, unless the sending party is
notified that the e-mail address is invalid. Alternatively, we may
give you notice by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt
requested, to the address provided to Distributor during the
registration process. In such case, notice shall be deemed given
three (3) days after the date of mailing.
Applicable Law and Venue. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY
AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PROVISIONS. SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE AN APPROPRIATE STATE OR FEDERAL
COURT LOCATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. You agree that any
cause of action you may have with respect to your use of the Web
site, the Service, or your purchase of Products on the Web site must
be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action
arises. The parties agree that the provisions of the 1980 United
Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
shall not apply.
No Waiver. The failure of Distributor to enforce any of the
provisions of these Terms of Use shall not be construed to be a
waiver of the right of Distributor thereafter to enforce such
provision.
Severability. If for any reason a court of competent
jurisdiction finds any provision of the Agreement, or portion
thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the
maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the
Agreement. The remainder of the Agreement shall be valid and
enforceable to the maximum extent possible.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement and associated documents
identified herein constitute the entire agreement between Distributor
and you with respect to your use of the Web site, the Service, and
your purchase of Products hereunder, except as the foregoing (i) may
be amended from time to time by Distributor as provided for above, or
(ii) as related to your purchase of Products, may be superseded by
any express conflicting terms or supplemented by any express
additional terms in a separate written contract signed by authorized
representatives of Distributor and Subscriber.
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