General Terms of Sale
1. Generally. These terms of sale apply to your purchase of products from Document Solutions,
LLC, an Ohio limited liability company ( “Document Solutions”), through its website
accessible through www.docsol.net (referred to as the “Site”). Document Solutions
is an authorized Xerox sales agent and dealer of Xerox products. By placing an
order through the Site, or by accepting delivery of such goods described on the
applicable packing slip, bill of lading and/or invoice received with the goods,
you agree to be bound by and accept these terms of sale. These terms of sale
are subject to change by Document Solutions at any time, in its sole discretion.
The latest version of the terms of sale will be posted on the Site, and you should
review these terms of sale prior to making any purchase through this Site. IF
YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF SALE OF SALE, DO NOT PLACE ANY ORDERS THROUGH
THE SITE.
2. Total Satisfaction Guarantee. If any Xerox Equipment ordered through the Site (“Equipment”) does not perform
as specified or warranted, Document Solutions will, at your request, replace it
without charge with an identical model or, at the option of Document Solutions,
with a machine with comparable features and capabilities. This Guarantee will
be effective throughout the three (3) years following the Installation Date, unless
the Equipment is financed by Xerox for more than three (3) years, in which event
it will be effective during the entire term of Xerox financing. This Guarantee
is subject to the Basic Services provisions set forth below and applies only to
Equipment which has been continuously maintained by Document Solutions, or its
authorized representatives under a Xerox express warranty, or Document Solutions
Maintenance plan, and is not applicable to Equipment damaged or destroyed due
to a Force Majeure Event.
3. Prices. Any price quotations provided on the Site shall be valid for the period stated
on the Site or in the quotation. If no time period is stated, then the price charged
for an order will be the price in effect the day Document Solutions accepts your
order. All prices are in United States Dollars. Prices do not include applicable
taxes. Depending on your location or the shipping location, Document Solutions
may be obligated to collect taxes on your purchase. Document Solutions is obligated
to withhold sales tax for delivery to the State of Ohio, unless you provide a
valid Ohio sales tax exemption certificate at the time you place your order. Except
to the extent of the foregoing, you are responsible for paying all applicable
federal, state, local and other taxes imposed upon the sale of the Products, or
your use of the Products. We confirm the price of a product as part of our order processing procedures.
In the unlikely event that a price stated on the Site is incorrect, then the following
applies: If the correct price of the product is lower than our stated price,
we charge the lower amount and ship you the product. If the correct price of the
product is higher than our stated price, we will, at our discretion, either contact
you for instructions before shipping or cancel your order and notify you of such
cancellation.
4. Products. The term “Products” shall refer collectively to the Equipment (including options
and accessories), software and supplies ordered under this Agreement. You represent
that the Products will not be used primarily for personal, household or family
purposes. Equipment ordered under this Agreement will be one or more of the following:
(a) “Newly Manufactured,” which means it has been factory produced to product
operating specifications, and contains new, reprocessed and/or recovered parts
that meet product specifications; (b) “Remanufactured,” which means it has been
factory produced and disassembled to a Xerox predetermined standard, and contains
new, reprocessed, and/or recovered parts that meet product specifications; (c)
“Factory Produced New Model,” which means it has been marked as such for no more
than three (3) years, has been newly serialized with new features and/or functions,
has been disassembled to a Xerox predetermined standard, and contains new, reprocessed
and/or recovered parts that meet product specifications; (d) “In-Place,” which
means it has been installed on your premises pursuant to a Document Solutions
Order Agreement for equipment rental at the time you enter into this Agreement;
and (e) “Previously Installed,” which means it has been previously installed and
operated.
5. Installation Date. The “Installation Date,” which governs when certain terms of sale become effective,
is defined as follows: For Equipment installed by Document Solutions, the Installation
Date will be the earlier of i) the date Document Solutions determines the Equipment
to be operating satisfactorily as demonstrated by successful completion of diagnostic
routines; or ii) upon your written request relative to purchased Equipment or
leased Equipment, the delivery date of such Equipment. For Equipment designated
as “Customer Installable,” the Installation Date will be the Equipment shipment
date, except if otherwise specified on the applicable Price Lists or elsewhere
in this Agreement. For changes to price plans or purchase of In-Place Equipment,
the Installation Date will normally be the date this Agreement is entered into,
except if software or hardware changes are necessary to effect proper billing,
in which case the Installation Date will be the date those changes are complete.
For Maintenance Services, the Installation Date will be the day following expiration
of any express warranty period if this Agreement is entered into prior to such
expiration. If this Agreement is entered into on or after such expiration, the
Installation Date will be the date this Agreement is executed.
6. Security Interest. Document Solutions retains, and you hereby grant, a security interest in the
Products. If you fail to make payments as agreed or otherwise default on your
obligations under this Agreement, Document Solutions will be entitled to enforce
its rights as a secured creditor under applicable law. You agree and warrant that
except for the security interest granted to Document Solutions, you are the absolute
owner of the goods purchased under this Agreement free and clear of all claims
or encumbrances of any person and so long as you remain indebted to Document Solutions,
you will not suffer or permit the creation of any security interest, mortgage,
lien, claim, or other encumbrance of any kind senior to that granted to Document
Solutions. You further agree that you will not sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise
dispose of the Products without Document Solutions’ prior consent and will keep
the Products adequately insured, naming Document Solutions as an additional insured
or loss payee.
7. Credit History. You agree that Document Solutions may conduct an investigation of your credit
history in connection with this Agreement. Document Solutions may at any time
request, and you agree to promptly furnish, a copy of your latest audited or unaudited
fiscal year-end financial statement. If such investigation or financial statement
shows your credit standing or financial condition to be unsatisfactory and/or
materially different from that represented by you, Document Solutions will have
the right to terminate this Agreement, to demand immediate payment of any outstanding
balance owed to Document Solutions by you under this Agreement, and to require
you to return any Product(s) in your possession or under your control by notifying
you in writing to such effect.
8. Payment. This section describes your payment options.
A. By Invoice. Invoices are payable upon receipt. A finance fee of 1.5% per month will be
added to all past due amounts. There will be a $25.00 fee for all returned checks.
If you fail to make payment of these amounts within five (5) days after they are
due, Document Solutions will have the right to accelerate payment of any remaining
balance owed by you to Document Solutions under this Agreement and to repossess
and dispose of the Products as a secured creditor. You will remain liable for
any deficiency.
B. By Credit Card. Unless otherwise indicated, if you elect to make payments by credit card, the
purchase price of the Products will be billed in full and your credit card will
be charged at the time you place your order. Document Solutions accepts Master
Card, Visa, Discover and American Express. Credit card payments are subject to
the approval of the financial institution issuing your credit card, and Document
Solutions shall not be liable in any way if such financial institution refuses
to accept or honor the credit card for any reason. You represent and warrant that
the credit card information you supply is true, correct and complete. Current
billing address and phone information must be included with every order. In the
event your financial institution refuses to accept or honor your credit card for
any reason, you agree that you are ultimately responsible for paying all of the
charges you incur, together with interest on past due sums at the highest rate
allowed by law.
9. Shipping. Shipping is available to addresses in the continental United States only.
All shipping and handling charges are your responsibility, and will be determined
by the contents of the order, the shipping method and total weight of the order,
although a minimum shipping and handling charge of $5.00 will apply to all orders
regardless of contents, method or weight. Certain items may be drop-shipped to
you directly by Document Solutions’ suppliers. The method of shipment will be
determined by Document Solutions or its suppliers, and will be F.O.B. shipping
point, standard freight class, unless otherwise agreed to by Document Solutions.
All risk of loss or damage in transit shall be borne by you and claims shall be
made directly with the carrier.
10. Delivery, Relocation and Retrofits. You will be responsible for any unusual charges required for on-site delivery
or removal. If Document Solutions is unable to deliver any Products through no
fault on your part, your exclusive remedy shall be to terminate this Agreement
under Paragraph 13. You must notify and obtain the consent of Document Solutions
prior to relocating any Product as to which Document Solutions is providing services
or support, or in which Document Solutions has a security interest. You will permit
Document Solutions to install, at no cost to you and at no charge to Document
Solutions, all equipment retrofits designated by Xerox as mandatory with respect
to any Equipment subject to this Agreement.
11. Basic Services. This Section describes the basic services provided by Document Solutions for
purchased Equipment covered under an express services warranty (“Basic Services”).
A. Repairs and Parts. Document Solutions will make all necessary adjustments and repairs to keep
the Equipment in good working order. Parts required for repair may be recovered
or reprocessed, and replaced parts will become the property of Document Solutions,
at its option.
B. Hours, Exclusions and Releases. Basic Services will be provided during Document Solutions’ established service
availability hours and only within areas opened for repair service within the
United States and its territories and possessions. Excluded from Basic Services
are repairs caused other than by normal wear and tear or by any defects in material
or workmanship. You will implement the most recent releases of operating system
software to enable Document Solutions to properly maintain the Equipment.
C. Installation Site and Access. The Equipment installation site must at all times conform to Xerox published
space, electrical, and environmental requirements. You will provide, at no charge
to Xerox or Document Solutions, access to the Equipment and to telephone and adequate
storage space for a reasonable quantity of replacement parts.
D. Alterations and Safety. If you make an alteration, attach a device, or utilize a supply item that in
Document Solutions’ judgment increases the cost of Basic Services, Document Solutions
will either propose an additional service charge, or request that the Equipment
be returned to its standard configuration or that use of the supply item be discontinued.
You must either accept the proposal or comply with the request within five (5)
days. If Document Solutions believes that an alteration, attachment, or supply
item will damage the Equipment or affects the safety of Document Solutions’ personnel
or Equipment user, Document Solutions will notify you of the problem and may withhold
Basic Services until the problem is remedied. In addition, if (without the consent
of Document Solutions) you make an alteration, attach a device or utilize a supply
item which damages the Equipment, the company will have no further obligation
to provide Basic Services and the provisions of subparagraph E below are not applicable.
E. Remedy. If Document Solutions is unable to maintain Equipment in good working order
under the conditions described above, Document Solutions will, as your exclusive
remedy, replace the Equipment with either an identical product or another product
that provides equal or greater capabilities, at the option of Document Solutions.
If a replacement product is provided under this Paragraph, there will be no additional
Equipment Charge, nor will there be an additional Basic Services charge for the
remainder of the then current term of those Basic Services. If you originally
purchased the Equipment, the replacement product will become your property, and
the original Purchased Equipment will become Document Solutions’ property, free
and clear of all liens, security interests or encumbrances other than those in
favor of Document Solutions.
12. Warranty Disclaimer. Products not of Document Solutions’ manufacture are warranted only to the extent
that they are warranted by the manufacturer thereof and there are no other express
or implied warranties of any kind. WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, THE COMPANY,
NOT BEING THE MANUFACTURER, EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The sole liability of Document Solutions
by virtue of any warranty or guarantee made by Document Solutions is either, at
Document Solutions’ option, to make the Products sold pursuant to this Agreement
fulfill such warranty or guarantee, or to remove same at Document Solutions’ expense,
refunding payments made thereon to the extent such warranty or guarantee has been
breached.
13. Breach. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, if either party fails to cure
a material breach within ten (10) days following a written notice of breach by
the other party, the other party may upon written notice either (a) terminate
this Agreement, or (b) suspend its performance under this Agreement and/or under
any related Agreement.
14. Risk of Loss; Limitation of Liability. You will bear the risk of loss with respect to the Products immediately upon
delivery to you, without regard to the time the Installation Date occurs. Document
Solutions shall not be liable in any way for delay, nondelivery or default in
shipment due to labor or trade disputes, inventory shortages, transportation difficulties,
delays in receipt of material or components, fires, accidents and all other causes
beyond the control of Document Solutions (“Force Majeure Events”), affecting Document
Solutions and/or its suppliers. If Document Solutions, in its sole judgment, shall
be prevented directly or indirectly on account of any Force Majeure Event from
delivering the equipment or other Product(s) at the time specified in this Agreement
or within thirty (30) days thereafter, Document Solutions shall have the right
to terminate this Agreement by so notifying you in writing and refunding to you
all sums then actually paid by you under this Agreement. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER
PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER
THE CLAIM ALLEGES TORTIOUS CONDUCT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
15. Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in
such manner so as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision
of this Agreement is prohibited by or invalid under such law, such provision will
be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating
the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
16. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Ohio, without regard to the choice of law provisions thereof.
17. Captions and Paragraph Headings. Captions and paragraph headings used herein are for convenience only and are
not a part of this Agreement and shall not be used in construing it.
18. Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of this Agreement shall be settled
by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration
Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered
by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each
party to the arbitration shall be responsible for his own arbitration and legal
fees in connection with the arbitration. The appointing authority shall be the
American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be heard and determined
by one arbitrator. The place of arbitration shall be Columbus, Ohio, and the award
shall be deemed an Ohio award; provided, however, Document Solutions may exercise
its rights as a creditor to repossession and any party may seek temporary equitable
relief until the matter can be arbitrated on the merits.
19. Assignment. You agree that Document Solutions may assign this Agreement to any person or
entity, provided however, that all rights granted to you under this Agreement
shall apply to any assignee of this Agreement.
20. Waiver; Amendment. Waiver of any default shall not constitute waiver of any other default, including
without limitation any repetition of any waived default. This Agreement may not
be amended or modified except in writing signed by you and Document Solutions.
21. Consent to Venue. You consent and agree that the state or federal courts located in Columbus,
Ohio shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any claims or disputes
between you and Document Solutions pertaining to this Agreement or to any matter
arising out of or related to this Agreement or any of the related documents. You
understand and expressly submit and consent in advance to such jurisdiction in
any action or suit commenced in any such court, and hereby waive any objection
which you may have based upon lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue or
forum non conveniens.
22. Entire Agreement. These terms of sale constitute the entire agreement and understanding between
you and Document Solutions concerning the subject matter hereof and supersede
all prior agreements and understandings between you and Document Solutions with
respect thereto. These terms of sale may not be altered, supplemented, or amended
by the use of any other document(s). Any attempt to alter, supplement or amend
this document or to enter an order for Products which are subject to additional
or altered terms of sale shall be null and void, unless otherwise agreed to in
a written agreement signed by you and Document Solutions. To the extent that anything
in or associated with this Site is in conflict or inconsistent with these terms
of sale, these terms of sale shall take precedence.
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