Purchase Orders

Invoices and Correspondence

Unless otherwise directed, send invoice to address shown in the “ship to” field. Address all correspondence to the buyer. Reference the purchase order number on all invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, credit slips, return authorizations and correspondence.

F.O.B. Destination

The freight terms are F.O.B. Destination, unless otherwise specified.

Tax Exemption

Smith College is tax exempt. Smith College is not liable for taxes, customs or assessments in connection with the purchase and/or delivery of goods ordered, except as expressly set forth on the purchase order.

Acceptance

This purchase order is an offer to purchase goods and/or services as set forth. Any of the following acts by Seller shall constitute acceptance of this order: delivery of any of the goods ordered; commencement of performance; or written or verbal acknowledgment expressly accepting the terms set forth. Any additional or different term or condition on Seller's acknowledgement form, or otherwise communicated by seller in accepting this order, shall be deemed to be material alteration of this order and is hereby objected to by Smith College. Any such term or condition shall be totally inapplicable to this order unless Smith College specifically agrees in writing. Acceptance of the goods or services covered by this order will not constitute acceptance by Smith College of Seller's terms and conditions to the extent this order is in any way deemed to be an acceptance of a quotation or other offer by Seller. Any such acceptance is expressly conditional upon the consent of the seller to terms and conditions of this order.

Assignment

Seller shall not assign, subcontract, or sublet the order, or any part of it, without the prior written consent of Smith College. Such consent shall not relieve Seller of any obligations under this order.

Patent, Trademark and Copyright Infringement

Seller agrees to defend, at its expense, all claims, demands and actions which may be asserted against Smith College, its successors, assigns and customers (whether direct or indirect) for all alleged patent, trademark and copyright infringement resulting from the use or resale of goods covered by the Purchase Order, and to indemnify and hold Smith College harmless against all costs, expenses, legal fees, and judgments related to such claims, demands and actions.

Deliveries

Time is of the essence in this contract. Failure to deliver within the time specified shall entitle Smith College, in addition to any other rights or remedies, to cancel this order and purchase the goods elsewhere, in which event the Seller shall be responsible for any increase in cost. Payment or acceptance of any items after delivery date shall not constitute a waiver of the Smith College's right to cancel this order with respect to subsequent deliveries. Smith College reserves the right to reasonable testing and inspection prior to payment or acceptance. Failure of Smith College to inspect and accept or reject goods, materials or articles shall not relieve Seller from liability for tender or delivery of nonconforming goods nor constitute a waiver of any of Smith College's rights or remedies for breach of contract. Smith College reserves the right to reject any of all items not in conformity with the specifications noted within this purchase order, in any respect, whether material or not.

Warranty

In addition to its standard warranty, Seller warrants that all goods supplied:

• Shall be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, good and merchantable title thereto being in the Seller.
• Upon receipt by Seller of payment, good and merchantable title shall be vested by Smith College.
• Shall be free from any defects in design, material or workmanship and of good and merchantable quality.
• Shall conform to Smith College's specifications or the approved sample as the case may be, or be fit for the know purposes for which purchased; and that Seller will not substitute anything without Smith College’s written consent.
• These warranties shall survive inspection, delivery and payment.

Change in Order

No changes in this purchase order, its terms, conditions, or attachments, are allowed without Smith College’s prior written approval.

Cancellation

Smith College shall have the right to cancel this order without cause, and its liability for such cancellation shall be limited to Seller’s actual cost for work and materials applicable solely to this order which has been expended when Seller receives notice of cancellation. Smith College may, at its option, cancel this order without liability to Seller (except for conforming shipments Smith College previously accepted) in the event Seller ceases to exist, becomes insolvent, the subject of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings or shall commit a material breach in the performance of any obligation hereunder.

Compliance with Laws

Seller shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in the manufacture and sale of the goods and performance of the services, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Truth in Negotiation Act, the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act and all applicable requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Seller will defend and hold Smith College harmless from any loss, damages, or cost arising from or caused in any way by Seller's actual or alleged violation of any federal, state, or local law, ordinance, rule or regulation if this Purchase Order indicates it is placed under a United States Government Contract or Grant, this order is subject to all applicable FAR or DFARS regulations hereby incorporated by reference with the same effect as if they were fully set forth.

MSDS

Seller shall provide to Smith College, or at or before the time of initial shipment, a completed Material Safety Data Sheet (OSHA Form 20 or equivalent for any chemical substances sold hereunder as required by any and all applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, rule or regulation. Such sheet shall contain all information necessary to comply with the Federal hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and all applicable state regulations. Contractors must comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and complete the Contractor Agreement before beginning work.

Indemnification Against Claims

Seller agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Smith College harmless from all claims, losses, damages, and expenses, which may be asserted against or be incurred by Smith College whether direct or indirect, foreseeable or unforeseeable, including, but not limited to, those resulting from injuries to any person or damage to any property, caused in any manner by any act or failure to act of Seller in connection with the furnishing of the goods covered by this Purchase Order, or because of any imperfection or defect in said goods, or based upon any claim of product liability of strict liability in tort, or because of the failure of such goods to be in accordance with the description of such goods as may appear in any catalog, analytical information report or other technical bulletin as is furnished or utilized by Smith College, or because of the failure of such goods to be produced in compliance with the requirements of this Purchase Order.

Insurance

Unless otherwise directed in writing, in the event Seller is to perform labor on Smith College Campus, Seller shall first take out and maintain the following minimum insurance at its expense for the duration of this Contract. See the Five College Risk Management website for specifics.

The general liability insurance specified in section (c) above shall include coverage for the seller's contractual liability under INDEMNITY with limits not less than that set forth above. The College has the right to demand a certified copy of any insurance policy. For all insurance required, if the Seller carries higher limits, such limits must be shown on the certificate. Every contract of insurance providing the coverage required herein shall contain the following clause: "No reduction cancellation or expiration of this policy shall become effective until ten days after written notice is actually received by Smith College. Seller shall not perform any work on Smith College Campus until all required insurance has been obtained and original certificates confirming coverage and which show Smith College as an additional insured under the policies that have been furnished to the Smith College purchasing department. In addition the description of operations, the certificate must specify: "The Trustees of Smith college, and any present or former trustee, administrator employee, volunteer worker or agent is added as additional insured to the captioned policies as their interest may appear. This insurance requirement shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Seller may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons resulting from its operations or the activities of any person or persons for which it is liable.

Disputes

Any dispute arising under this order not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pending settlement on final decision of any dispute, Seller shall proceed diligently with the performance of this order in accordance with Smith College's decision.

Complete Agreement

This order, and any supplemental sheets and riders annexed hereto by Smith College contains the complete and entire agreement between the parties and replaces and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written with respect to such matter. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of this purchase order, as preprinted herein on this form, any differing terms and conditions entered by Smith College upon the face of this order or within any attachment, the latter shall prevail.

Confidential Information and Advertising

Without the prior consent of Smith College, Seller shall neither disclose to any person outside of its employ, nor use for purposes other than performance of its obligations under this contract, any information pertaining to Smith College, Seller shall not in any manner whatsoever disclose, advertise, or publish the fact that Seller has furnished or contracted to furnish to Smith College the material and/or services ordered hereunder. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the publication of Smith College’s name on a customer list and/or the verbal act of naming Smith College as one of your customers.