Terms and conditions

1. Applicability.

(a) These terms and conditions of sale (these "Terms") are the only terms which govern the sale of the goods ("Goods") and services ("Services") by Caledonia Plastics Inc. ("Seller") to the buyer named on the Sales Order Confirmation ("Buyer"). The Seller and Buyer are collectively referred to as the “Parties”.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if a written contract signed by both parties is in existence covering the sale of the Goods and Services covered hereby, the terms and conditions of said contract shall prevail to the extent they are inconsistent with these Terms.

(b) The accompanying Sales Order Confirmation (the "Sales Confirmation") confirming the Buyer’s Purchase Order (the “Order”) and these Terms (collectively, this "Agreement") comprise the entire agreement between the Parties, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, representations and warranties, and communications, both written and oral. These Terms prevail over any of Buyer's general terms and conditions of purchase regardless of whether or when Buyer has submitted its Order or such terms. Fulfilment of Buyer's Order does not constitute acceptance of any of Buyer's terms and conditions and does not serve to modify or amend these Terms.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Seller may, from time to time change the Services without the consent of Buyer provided that such changes do not materially affect the nature or scope of the Services, or the fees or any performance dates set forth in the Sales Confirmation.

2. Delivery of Goods and Performance of Services.

(a) The Goods will be delivered within a reasonable time after the receipt of Buyer's Order, subject to availability of finished Goods. Seller shall not be liable for any delays, loss or damage in transit.

(b) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties, Seller shall deliver the Goods to Toronto, Ontario (the "Delivery Point") using Seller's standard methods for packaging and shipping such Goods. Buyer shall take delivery of the Goods within seven (7) days of Seller's written notice that the Goods have been delivered to the Delivery Point. Buyer shall be responsible for all loading costs and provide equipment and labour reasonably suited for receipt of the Goods at the Delivery Point.

(c) Seller may, in its sole discretion, without liability or penalty, make partial shipments of Goods to Buyer. Each shipment will constitute a separate sale, and Buyer shall pay for the units shipped whether such shipment is in whole or partial fulfilment of Buyer's purchase order.

(d) If for any reason Buyer fails to accept delivery of any of the Goods on the date fixed pursuant to Seller's notice that the Goods have been delivered at the Delivery Point, or if Seller is unable to deliver the Goods at the Delivery Point on such date because Buyer has not provided appropriate instructions, documents, licenses or authorizations: (i) risk of loss to the Goods shall pass to Buyer; (ii) the Goods shall be deemed to have been delivered; and (iii) Seller, at its option, may store the Goods until Buyer picks them up, whereupon Buyer shall be liable for all related costs and expenses (including, without limitation, storage and insurance).

(e) Seller shall use reasonable efforts to meet any performance dates to supply the Goods and/or render the Services specified in the Sales Confirmation, and any such dates shall be estimates only.

(f) With respect to the Services, Buyer shall; (i) respond promptly to any Seller request to provide direction, information, approvals, authorizations or decisions that are reasonably necessary for Seller to perform Services in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement; and (ii) provide such customer materials or information as Seller may reasonably request and Buyer considers reasonably necessary to carry out the Services in a timely manner and ensure that such customer materials or information are complete and accurate in all material respects.

3. Non-Delivery.

(a) The quantity of any instalment of Goods as recorded by Seller on dispatch from Seller's place of business is conclusive evidence of the quantity received by Buyer on delivery unless Buyer can provide conclusive evidence proving the contrary.

(b) Seller shall not be liable for any non-delivery of Goods (even if caused by Seller's negligence) unless Buyer gives written notice to Seller of the non-delivery within ten (10) days of the date when the Goods would in the ordinary course of events have been received.

(c) Any liability of Seller for non-delivery of the Goods shall be limited to replacing the Goods within a reasonable time or adjusting the invoice respecting such Goods to reflect the actual quantity delivered.

(d) Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the remedies set forth in Section 3 are Buyer's exclusive remedies for the delivery of Non-Conforming Goods. Except as provided under Section 3(c), all sales of Goods to Buyer are made on a one-way basis and Buyer has no right to return Goods purchased under this Agreement to Seller.

4. Quantity. If Seller delivers to Buyer a quantity of Goods of up to ten percent (10%) more or less than the quantity set forth in the Sales Confirmation, Buyer shall not be entitled to object to or reject the Goods or any portion of them by reason of the surplus or shortfall and shall pay for such Goods the price set forth in the Sales Confirmation adjusted pro rata.

5. Shipping Terms. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, delivery of the Goods shall be made: (a) Free on Board (FOB) Toronto, Ontario, Incoterms® 2020; or (b) Freight Prepaid and Added whereby Buyer is responsible for all associated charges. The Seller shall make delivery in accordance with the terms on the face of the Sales Confirmation.

6. Title and Risk of Loss. Title and risk of loss passes to Buyer upon delivery of the Goods at the Delivery Point. As collateral security for the payment of the purchase price of the Goods, Buyer hereby grants to Seller a lien on and security interest in and to all of the right, title and interest of Buyer in, to and under the Goods, wherever located, and whether now existing or hereafter arising or acquired from time to time, and in all accessions thereto and replacements or modifications thereof, as well as all proceeds (including insurance proceeds) of the foregoing. The security interest granted under this provision constitutes a purchase money security interest under the Ontario Personal Property Security Act.

7. Buyer's Acts or Omissions. If Seller's performance of its obligations under this Agreement is prevented or delayed by any act or omission of Buyer or its agents, subcontractors, consultants or employees, Seller shall not be deemed in breach of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise liable for any costs, charges or losses sustained or incurred by Buyer, in each case, to the extent arising directly or indirectly from such prevention or delay.

8. Inspection and Rejection of Non-Conforming Goods.

(a) Buyer shall inspect the Goods within thirty (30) days of receipt ("Inspection Period"). Buyer will be deemed to have accepted the Goods unless it notifies Seller in writing of any Non-Conforming Goods during the Inspection Period and furnishes such written evidence or other documentation as reasonably required by Seller. "Non-Conforming Goods" means only the following: (i) product shipped is different than identified in Buyer's purchase order; (ii) product's label or packaging incorrectly identifies its contents; or (iii) product shipped is defective in material and workmanship and both Parties confirm this in writing

(b) If Buyer timely notifies Seller of any Non-Conforming Goods, Seller shall, in its sole discretion, (i) replace such Non-Conforming Goods with conforming Goods, or (ii) credit or refund the Price for such Non-Conforming Goods, together with any reasonable shipping and handling expenses incurred by Buyer in connection therewith. Buyer shall ship, at its expense and risk of loss, the Non-Conforming Goods to Seller's facility located at Toronto, Ontario. If Seller exercises its option to replace Non-Conforming Goods, Seller shall, after receiving Buyer's shipment of Non-Conforming Goods, ship to Buyer, at Buyer's expense and risk of loss, the replaced Goods to the Delivery Point, unless otherwise agreed to. 

(c) Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the remedies set forth in Section 8(b) are Buyer's exclusive remedies for the delivery of Non-Conforming Goods. Except as provided under Section 8(b), all sales of Goods to Buyer are made on a one-way basis and Buyer has no right to return Goods purchased under this Agreement to Seller.

9. Price

(a) Buyer shall purchase the Goods and Services from Seller at the prices (the "Prices") set forth in the Sales Confirmation. 

(b) Buyer agrees to reimburse Seller for all reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Seller in connection with the performance of the Services.

(c) All Prices are exclusive of all harmonized sales tax, goods and services tax, sales tax, value added tax, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any Governmental Authority on any amounts payable by Buyer. Buyer shall be responsible for all such charges, costs and taxes; provided that, Buyer shall not be responsible for any taxes imposed on, or with respect to, Seller's income, revenues, gross receipts, personnel or real or personal property or other assets.

10. Payment Terms.

(a) Buyer shall pay all invoiced amounts due to Seller within thirty (30) days from the date of Seller's invoice, as specified on ancillary invoice. Buyer shall make all payments hereunder by wire transfer or cheque in the currency as set out in the Seller’s invoice.

(b) Buyer shall pay interest on all late payments at the lesser of the rate of three percent (3%) per annum or the highest rate permissible under applicable law, calculated daily and compounded monthly. Buyer shall reimburse Seller for all costs incurred in collecting any late payments, including, without limitation, legal fees on a full indemnity basis. In addition to all other remedies available under these Terms or at law (which Seller does not waive by the exercise of any rights hereunder), Seller shall be entitled to suspend the delivery of any Goods or performance of any Services if Buyer fails to pay any amounts when due hereunder and such failure continues for ninety (90) days following written notice thereof.

(c) Buyer shall not withhold payment of any amounts due and payable by reason of any set-off of any claim or dispute with Seller, whether relating to Seller's breach, bankruptcy or otherwise.

11. Limited Warranty.

(a) Seller warrants to Buyer that for a period of twelve (12) months duration from the date of shipment of the Goods ("Warranty Period"), that such Goods will be free from material defects in material and workmanship.

(b) Seller warrants to Buyer that it shall perform the Services using personnel of required skill, experience and qualifications and in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally recognized industry standards for similar services and shall devote adequate resources to meet its obligations under this Agreement.

(c) EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 11(a) AND SECTION 11(b), SELLER MAKES NO CONDITION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS OR SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY (a) CONDITION OR WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (b) CONDITION OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (c) CONDITION OR WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (d) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY;]WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE.

(d) The Seller shall not be liable for a breach of the warranties set forth in Section 11(a) and Section 11(b) unless: (i) Buyer gives written notice of the defective Goods or Services, as the case may be, reasonably described, to Seller within thirty (30) days of the time when Buyer discovers or ought to have discovered the defect; (ii) if applicable, Seller is given a reasonable opportunity after receiving the notice of breach of the warranty set forth in Section 11(a) to examine such Goods and Buyer (if requested to do so by Seller) returns such Goods to Seller's place of business at Seller's cost for the examination to take place there; and (iii) Seller reasonably verifies Buyer's claim that the Goods or Services are defective.]

(e) The Seller shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty set forth in Section 11(a) or Section 11(b) if: (i) Buyer makes any further use of such Goods after giving such notice; (ii) the defect arises because Buyer failed to follow Seller's oral or written instructions as to the storage, installation, commissioning, use or maintenance of the Goods; or (iii) Buyer alters or repairs such Goods without the prior written consent of Seller.

(f) Subject to Section 11(e) and Section 11(f) above, with respect to any such Goods during the Warranty Period, Seller shall, in its sole discretion, either: (i) repair or replace such Goods (or the defective part) or (ii) credit or refund the price of such Goods at the pro rata contract rate provided that, if Seller so requests, Buyer shall, at Seller's expense, return such Goods to Seller.

(g) Subject to Section 11(e) and Section 11(f) above, with respect to any Services subject to a claim under the warranty set forth in Section 11(b), Seller shall, in its sole discretion, (i) repair or reperform the applicable Services or (ii) credit or refund the price of such Services at the pro rata contract rate.

(h) THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 11.1(g) and SECTION 11(h) SHALL BE THE BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND SELLER'S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 11(a) and SECTION 11(b), RESPECTIVELY.

12. Limitation of Liability.

(a) IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY BREACH OF THESE TERMS, WHETHER OR NOT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAS BEEN DISCLOSED IN ADVANCE BY BUYER OR COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY FORESEEN BY BUYER, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

(b) IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE TOTAL OF THE AMOUNTS PAID TO SELLER FOR THE GOODS AND SERVICES SOLD HEREUNDER or $1000, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

(c) Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller, its employees and representatives from and against all liabilities, claims, actions, costs, expenses and disbursements (including attorney's fees and disbursements) related to any investigation, litigation or other proceeding (whether or not Seller is a party thereto) which arises or is alleged to arise from Buyer's acts or omissions under these Terms. Without limiting the foregoing, Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller and defend or settle any action brought against Seller to the extent that it is based on a claim that any Goods made to Buyer specifications infringed intellectual property rights of another party.

13. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, Buyer shall, at its own expense, maintain and carry insurance in full force and effect which includes, but is not limited to, commercial general liability (including product liability) with financially sound and reputable insurers. Upon Seller's request, Buyer shall provide Seller with a certificate of insurance from Buyer's insurer evidencing the insurance coverage specified in these Terms. Buyer shall provide Seller with sixty (60) days' advance written notice in the event of a cancellation or material change in Buyer's insurance policy. Except where prohibited by law, Buyer shall require its insurer to waive all rights of subrogation against Seller's insurers and Seller.

14. Compliance with Law. Buyer shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Buyer shall maintain in effect all the licenses, permissions, authorizations, consents and permits that it needs to carry out its obligations under this Agreement. Buyer shall comply with all export and import laws of all countries involved in the sale of the Goods under this Agreement or any resale of the Goods by Buyer. Buyer assumes all responsibility for shipments of Goods requiring any government import clearance. Seller may terminate this Agreement if any governmental authority imposes antidumping or countervailing duties or any other penalties on Goods.

15. Termination. In addition to any remedies that may be provided under these Terms, Seller may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon written notice to Buyer, if Buyer: (a) fails to pay any amount when due under this Agreement and such failure continues for thirty (30) days after Buyer's receipt of written notice of nonpayment; (b) has not otherwise performed or complied with any of these Terms, in whole or in part; or (c) becomes insolvent, files a petition for bankruptcy or commences or has commenced against it proceedings relating to bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization or assignment for the benefit of creditors.

16. Cancellation. After forty-eight (48) hors from placing an Order the Seller cannot accept cancellation without verification that cancellation is permissible. Often Seller’s production and sourcing of raw materials has already begun, and Seller is not able to cancel the Order. After forty-eight (48) hours Buyer agrees that an Order shall in no event be subject to cancellation or changes and shall be non-refundable, except by prior written consent of Seller. Seller shall provide Buyer with fourteen (14) days advance written notice of an Order’s cancellation, in whole or in part, without any liability if due to any cause beyond the control of the Seller. Refunds will be subject to Seller’s discretion and conditions of cancellation.

17. Waiver. No waiver by Seller of any of the provisions of this Agreement is effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by Seller. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement operates, or may be construed, as a waiver thereof. No single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder precludes any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

18. Confidential Information. All non-public, confidential or proprietary information of Seller, including but not limited to, specifications, samples, patterns, designs, plans, drawings, documents, data, business operations, customer lists, pricing, discounts or rebates, disclosed by Seller to Buyer, whether disclosed orally or disclosed or accessed in written, electronic or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated or otherwise identified as "confidential" in connection with this Agreement is confidential, solely for the use of performing this Agreement and may not be disclosed or copied unless authorized in advance by Seller in writing. Upon Seller's request, Buyer shall promptly return all documents and other materials received from Seller. Seller shall be entitled to injunctive relief for any violation of this Section. This Section does not apply to information that is: (a) in the public domain; (b) known to Buyer at the time of disclosure; or (c) rightfully obtained by Buyer on a non-confidential basis from a third party.

19. Force Majeure. No party shall be liable or responsible to the other party, nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement, except for any obligations to make payments to the other party hereunder, when and to the extent such party's ("Impacted Party") failure or delay is caused by or results from the following force majeure events ("Force Majeure Events"): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, tsunami, fire, earthquake, explosion; (c) epidemics, pandemics, including the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), and other potential disaster(s) or catastrophe(s); (d) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest; (e) government order, law or actions; (f) embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; g) national or regional emergency; (h) strikes, lockouts, labour stoppages or slowdowns, labour disputes, or other industrial disturbances; (i) shortage of adequate power or telecommunications or transportation facilities; (j) failure of any governmental or public authority to grant a necessary licence or consent; and (k) other similar events beyond the reasonable control of the Impacted Party. A change in price is not deemed to be a Force Majeure Event. The Impacted Party shall give notice within thirty (30) days of the Force Majeure Event to the other party, stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue. The Impacted Party shall use diligent efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure Event are minimized. The Impacted Party shall resume the performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause. In the event that the Impacted Party's failure or delay remains uncured for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days following written notice given by it under this Section 18, the other party may thereafter terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' written notice.

20. Assignment. Buyer shall not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Seller. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section is null and void. No assignment or delegation relieves Buyer of any of its obligations under this Agreement.

21. Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between the parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and neither party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other party in any manner whatsoever.

22. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of these Terms.

23. Governing Law. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the Province of Ontario or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the Province of Ontario. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this Agreement.

24. Choice of Forum. Any legal suit, action, litigation or proceeding of any kind whatsoever in any way arising out of, from or relating to this Agreement, including all exhibits, schedules, attachments, and appendices attached to this Agreement, and all contemplated transactions, shall be instituted in the courts of the Province of Ontario and each Party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, litigation or proceeding. Service of process, summons, notice, or other document by mail to such Party's address set forth herein shall be effective service of process for any suit, action, litigation or other proceeding brought in any such court. Each Party agrees that a final judgment in any such suit, action, litigation, or proceeding is conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. The Parties irrevocably and unconditionally waive any objection to the venue of any action or proceeding in such courts and irrevocably waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that any such action or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. 

25. Notices. All notices, request, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications hereunder (each, a "Notice") shall be in writing and addressed to the parties at the addresses set forth on the face of the Sales Confirmation or to such other address that may be designated by the receiving party in writing. Notices sent in accordance with this Section will be deemed effectively given: (a) when received, if delivered by hand, with signed confirmation of receipt; (b) when received, if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier, signature required; (c) when sent, if by facsimile or email (in each case with confirmation of transmission) if sent during the addressee's normal business hours, and on the next business day if sent after the addressee's normal business hours; and (d) on the sixth day after the date mailed by certified or registered mail by the Canada Post Corporation, return receipt requested, postage prepaid.

26. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. 

27. Survival. Provisions of these Terms which by their nature should apply beyond their terms will remain in force after any termination or expiration of this Order including, but not limited to, the following provisions: Insurance, Compliance with Laws, Confidential Information, Governing Law, Choice of Forum, Limitation of liability, Waiver, and Survival.

28. Amendment and Modification. These Terms may only be amended or modified in a writing stating specifically that it amends these Terms and is signed by an authorized representative of each party.