WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. PURCHASE ORDER STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(Incorporated into each Purchase Order issued by Warn Industries, Inc.)
Last Updated: November 2021
Shipping Instructions
- Shipment and delivery shall strictly follow the schedule, quantities, and requirements set forth in the Order. Delays must be reported immediately. Time is of the essence.
- A packing list must accompany each shipment. Each box must be labeled with:
- Material description
- Quantity
- Purchase order number
- Line number
- Buyer part number and revision
- Manufacturing date or lot number
- Country of Manufacture (for international shipments)
- No charges for packing, marking, or shipping unless agreed in writing.
- Improperly packaged goods may be charged back or returned at Seller’s expense.
- Risk of loss remains with Seller until delivery to Buyer.
- No partial shipments without written approval.
- Unauthorized shipments may be returned at Seller’s expense.
- Buyer-owned tools/materials must be:
- Clearly marked
- Insured by Seller
- Returned upon request in original condition (normal wear excepted)
Conditions of Order
- Definition of Order: Includes all purchase order terms, attachments, specifications, and warranties.
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Acceptance: Order becomes binding when Seller:
- Signs and returns acknowledgment
- Begins performance
- Confirms intent to perform
- Changes: Buyer may modify quantities, design, shipping, or delivery. Seller cannot change without approval.
- Cancellation: Buyer may cancel at any time. Payment limited to accepted goods and reasonable work-in-progress costs.
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Price & Payment:
- Includes all taxes, tariffs, and fees
- Invoices issued after delivery
- Payment due 90 days after receipt or delivery
- Infringement: Seller indemnifies Buyer against IP claims.
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Compliance with Law: Seller must comply with all applicable laws, including:
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Import/export laws
- Conflict minerals regulations
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Assignment: Not allowed without Buyer approval.
- Remedies: Buyer retains all legal rights and remedies.
- Waiver: Failure to enforce does not waive rights.
- Right of Access: Buyer may inspect Seller’s facilities and processes.
- Confidentiality: Seller must protect and return all confidential information.
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Insurance: Seller must maintain:
- $2M general liability ($4M aggregate)
- $2M professional liability
- Workers’ compensation
- Subcontractors: Require Buyer approval; Seller remains responsible.
- Relationship: Independent contractors only.
- Severability: Invalid provisions do not affect the rest.
- Notices: Must be in writing via approved delivery methods.
- Entire Agreement: Supersedes all prior agreements.
- Governing Law: Oregon law applies.
Quality Assurance, Inspection and Rejection
- Inspection: Goods subject to inspection after delivery. Defective goods may be returned at Seller’s expense.
- Rejection: Buyer may reject non-compliant goods and recover associated costs.
- Recalls: Seller responsible for all recall-related costs.
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Warranty: Seller warrants goods are:
- Free from defects
- Compliant with specifications
- Fit for intended use
- Legally compliant (including Prop 65)