Terms & Conditions
All of the following conditions apply:
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General.
All sales of goods (including parts and accessories) and/or services
provided by Concord Information Systems, LLC are subject to these terms and
conditions unless otherwise expressly agreed to in writing by Concord
Information Systems, LLC. The prices and performance specifications quoted
to Customer are based upon the warranty limitations, exclusions and other
terms stated herein. Any additional, inconsistent or different terms or
conditions contained in Customer's purchase order or other documents
supplied by Customer are hereby rejected.
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Delivery.
Unless otherwise stated by Concord Information Systems, LLC in writing, all
merchandise is sold F.O.B. Concord Information Systems, LLC, 165 Middlesex
Turnpike, Bedford, Massachusetts. Concord Information Systems, LLC reserves
the right to make delivery in installments.
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Title and Risk of Loss.
All merchandise sold shall remain the personal property of Concord
Information Systems, LLC until fully paid for in cash. Notwithstanding any
delivery terms or the payment of transportation charges, risk of loss or
damage shall pass to Customer, and delivery shall be deemed to be complete,
upon delivery to a private or common carrier at the point of shipment.
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Limited Warranty on Sales.
Except as provided in paragraph 7, Concord Information Systems, LLC warrants
new merchandise sold against defects in design, materials, and workmanship
for a period of 7 days from date of delivery. Concord Information Systems,
LLC makes no other warranties with respect to merchandise, whether contained
herein or elsewhere. All warranty claims on merchandise sold by Concord
Information Systems, LLC shall be handled in accordance with the applicable
provisions of paragraph 7 hereof. The above warranty shall not apply to any
merchandise or parts thereof which (a) have been improperly repaired or
altered (b) have been subjected to misuse, negligence or accident, or (c)
have been used in a manner contrary to Concord Information Systems, LLC's
instructions.
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Limited Warranty on Service.
Services provided by Concord Information Systems, LLC are warranted for a
period of ninety (90) days from the date of such services to Customer to be
"good and workmanlike" when performed. Concord Information Systems, LLC
makes no other warranties with respect to its services. Concord Information
Systems, LLC makes no warranties with respect to the quality, performance or
other characteristics of any equipment serviced, including, without
limitation, "year 2000 compliance," so-called. All warranty claims on
equipment serviced by Concord Information Systems, LLC shall be handled in
accordance with the applicable provisions of paragraph 8 hereof. Without
limiting the foregoing, in the event a service order includes back up or
retrieval of Customer's data absolutely no representations or warranties are
made with respect to this type of service.
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Exclusive Warranties.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN PARAGRAPHS 4 AND 5 HEREOF ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE,
WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED. FURTHER, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED. CONCORD INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY GOODS OR SOFTWARE, SOLD, LEASED, LICENSED, SERVICED OR
OTHERWISE PROVIDED THAT THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTAINED OR PROVIDED
THEREIN ACCURATELY PROCESSES DATES/TIME DATA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
CALCULATING, COMPARING, AND SEQUENCING) FROM, INTO, AND BETWEEN THE
TWENTIETH AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURIES, AND LEAP YEARS.
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Merchandise Returns and Refunds on Merchandise Sold.
Concord Information Systems, LLC shall not be obligated to accept the return
of any merchandise sold by it or refund any portion of the price paid for
any merchandise except as provided in this paragraph 7. Merchandise returned
within 7 days of purchase which is still factory sealed, unopened and where
neither the merchandise nor the packaging is damaged or defaced will be
accepted for a full refund of the price paid only if Concord Information
Systems, LLC may return the merchandise to its original vendor or
manufacturer for full value. Computer hardware returned within 7 days of
purchase which is not damaged or defective but has been opened will be
accepted for a refund of 85 percent of the price paid provided that all
merchandise packaging, manuals, warranty registration cards and accessory
items are in original condition and only if Concord Information Systems, LLC
may return the merchandise to its original vendor or manufacturer for full
value. Nonconforming or defective goods returned within 7 days of purchase
which have not been subjected to misuse, negligence or accident will be
replaced or repaired or subject to a refund, at Concord Information Systems,
LLC's option. In the case of defective goods, Customer shall first follow
any manufacturer or vendor warranty procedure prior to making any claim upon
Concord Information Systems, LLC. No return, replacement or refund shall be
allowed until after Concord Information Systems, LLC has fully inspected the
merchandise to ensure compliance with this paragraph. All returns are at the
risk and expense of Customer. Replaced goods become the property of Concord
Information Systems, LLC. No returns are allowed without a sales receipt as
proof of purchase from Concord Information Systems, LLC. No product will be
accepted for return without a Concord Information Systems, LLC Return
Authorization Number. To obtain a Return Authorization Number, contact
Customer-Returns-Processing. NO RETURNS ARE ALLOWED FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE
WHICH HAS BEEN OPENED. All refunds are further subject to a credit if
purchased with the use of a credit card or the clearing of Customer's check,
if applicable. Nothing contained herein in any way modifies any warranty
provided to Customer by any manufacturer.
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Procedure on Service Warranty.
Provided the merchandise has been properly stored, installed and maintained,
should a failure occur on merchandise sold, which failure is covered by the
limited warranties stated herein within the specified period under normal
and proper use, Concord Information Systems, LLC shall, if given notice by
purchaser promptly after such failure appears and, in any event, before the
end of the specified limited warranty period, correct such non-conformity,
at its option, by (1) repair on site, (2) repair or replacement of the
non-conforming equipment or parts thereof FOB Concord Information Systems,
LLC, or (3) refund of that portion of the price paid to Concord Information
Systems, LLC by Customer relating to the non-conforming equipment or parts
thereof. Return of merchandise or parts thereof to Concord Information
Systems, LLC for repair or replacement shall be at the Customer's risk and
expense. Replaced merchandise or parts thereof become property of Concord
Information Systems, LLC.
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Payment; Security Agreement.
Unless otherwise specified in writing by Concord Information Systems, LLC,
payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Concord Information Systems, LLC
reserves the right to require payment in advance. If payment in full is not
made when due, Customer shall pay, in addition to the overdue amount, the
lesser of: (1) a late charge of 1 1/2% of the overdue amount per month (18%
per annum) and (2) the maximum amount allowed by the law. Customer grants to
Concord Information Systems, LLC a security interest in the merchandise
identified in this sale document to secure all sums due from Customer to
Concord Information Systems, LLC.
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Customer's Duty to Inspect.
Customer shall inspect all merchandise within 7 days after shipment. If
Customer should fail to notify Concord Information Systems, LLC immediately
after any such inspection of any non-conformity or defect discovered during
such inspection and return the merchandise all within 7 days, then such
defect or non-compliance shall be deemed to constitute a permitted exception
to Concord Information Systems, LLC's limited warranty.
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Limitation of Liability.
Concord Information Systems, LLC shall not be liable for the loss or damage
of Customer's data or software. IN NO EVENT, INCLUDING ANY FAILURE BY
CONCORD INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR GIVE A REFUND
REGARDING ANY DEFECTIVE MERCHANDISE OR TO REMEDY DEFECTIVE SERVICE, SHALL
CONCORD INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE as a
result of any defect, deficiency, or breach of warranty, or from any other
act or omission relating to Concord Information Systems, LLC's performance
under any contract for the sale of merchandise or the providing of services.
These special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages include, but
are not limited to, loss of profits or revenue, loss of use of the
merchandise or any associated merchandise, cost of capital, cost of
substitute merchandise, facilities or services, downtime costs, delays, or
liability to Customer's employees, customers, or unrelated parties for
personal injury or other damages.
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Limitation of Action.
Any cause of action against Concord Information Systems, LLC arising out of,
in connection with or relating to this contract or the performance or breach
hereof shall expire unless brought within one year of the time of accrual
thereof.
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Personal Injury Indemnity.
Customer shall indemnify and hold harmless Concord Information Systems, LLC
from and against any liability for personal injury resulting, in whole or in
part, from any failure of Customer or its employees or other persons (except
for Concord Information Systems, LLC's employees) to use due care and to
follow the manufacturer's and Concord Information Systems, LLC's
instructions in installing, maintaining, or operating any merchandise sold
or serviced by Concord Information Systems, LLC.
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Hiring Away.
Customer agrees that for a period of two (2) years following the supplying
of any goods or the rendering of any services by Concord Information
Systems, LLC to Customer, that Customer will not, directly or indirectly,
alone or in association with anyone else: (1) engage as an employee,
independent contractor or otherwise, the services of any (i) Concord
Information Systems, LLC employee with whom Customer has communicated with
respect to any goods or services supplied to Customer, or (ii) employee of
Concord Information Systems, LLC, the identity of whom was learned, directly
or indirectly, through an Concord Information Systems, LLC employee with
whom Customer has so communicated, or (2) purchase or lease any computer
related goods or services through or with the assistance of any person
identified in part "(i)" of this sentence unless such person is employed by
Concord Information Systems, LLC at the time of the purchase or lease.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit or restrict the
application of any applicable non-competition agreement between Concord
Information Systems, LLC and any of Concord Information Systems, LLC's
employees.
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Contract Price.
The price of merchandise or service does not include any federal, state, or
local property, license, privilege, sales, service, use, excise, value
added, gross receipts, or other like taxes which may now or hereafter be
applicable to, measured by, imposed upon or with respect to the merchandise,
its purchase, sale, replacement, value or use or any services performed in
connection therewith. Customer shall pay or reimburse Concord Information
Systems, LLC, its subcontractors or suppliers any such taxes which Concord
Information Systems, LLC, its subcontractors, or its suppliers are required
to pay or collect, or which are required to be withheld by Customer, and
shall indemnify Concord Information Systems, LLC for any fines or penalties
resulting, directly or indirectly, from failure to collect or pay such
taxes.
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Assignment.
Customer's rights under contracts for the sale or service of merchandise by
Concord Information Systems, LLC may not be assigned without Concord
Information Systems, LLC's prior written consent.
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Partial Invalidity.
If any provision herein or portion hereof shall for any reason be held
invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not
affect any other provision or portion hereof, but these terms and conditions
shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provision or portion
hereof had never been contained herein.
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Accord and Satisfaction
Requirements.
All communications concerning disputed debts, including an instrument
tendered as full satisfaction of a debt, are to be sent to "CONCORD
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, 165 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE,
BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01730."
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Costs and Attorneys' Fees.
Customer shall be liable to reimburse Concord Information Systems, LLC for
any expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, that may
be incurred in order to collect any sums due hereunder to enforce any of the
terms of this contract, or to defend itself against any invalid claim
asserted by Customer in connection with the sale of the merchandise or
service.
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Choice of Law and Venue.
This Agreement and the rights and remedies of the parties in regard to or
arising out of the sale of merchandise or the providing of services shall be
governed by the laws of the State of MASSACHUSETTS. Any cause of action
regarding same shall be brought in MASSACHUSETTS.
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Entire Agreement and
Subsequent Changes.
Orders for merchandise or service may only be accepted by an authorized
person on behalf of Concord Information Systems, LLC at its office at
Bedford, Massachusetts. The provisions hereof together with those of any
accompanying documents will constitute the entire agreement between Concord
Information Systems, LLC and Customer with respect to the sale of such
merchandise and/or service, and supersedes all other printed and/or oral
representations or agreements concerning such sale. All changes in
merchandise description, including specifications, design or change in any
other terms of sale, subsequent to Concord Information Systems, LLC's
original proposal or order acceptance, shall be ineffective unless presented
in documents signed by an authorized person on behalf of Concord Information
Systems, LLC.
This document may be subject to change without warning or notice.