Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

    1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
      a) This Order is Buyer’s offer to Seller. Buyer’s name is set forth on the relevant purchase order and may be any one of the affiliated companies named on the Affiliate List following these Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. Any reference to any offer to sell, quotation or proposal is solely for the purpose of incorporating the description and specifications of the goods and services contained therein to the extent that they do not conflict with those contained in this Order. Any specifications, drawings, notes, instructions, engineering notices or technical data referred to in this Order shall be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
      b) By acknowledging receipt of this Order (or by shipping goods or performing the services called for by this Order), Seller agrees to the terms and conditions contained herein. It is agreed that any sales confirmation or other additional or different terms or conditions contained in any acknowledgment of this Order by Seller are waived by Seller and shall be deemed objected to by Buyer without need of further notice of objection and shall be of no effect or under any circumstances binding upon Buyer unless accepted by Buyer in writing.

    2. INVOICES

    Seller should not deliver invoice with good. Invoices must be sent to the address shown on the purchase order on or after the date the applicable goods or services are delivered. All shipments must be accompanied by packing slips containing a description of the goods and Order number. Separate invoices must be rendered on each Order and on each partial shipment made against any Order and must bill in accordance with the purchase order. Seller must not consolidate on a single invoice shipments applicable to different orders. All invoices must reference the applicable purchase order number.

    1. QUANTITIES

    Quantities of work or materials ordered hereunder may not be changed without the prior written approval of Buyer. If the total or any portion of the shipments ordered either exceeds or falls below the quantities ordered, Buyer shall have the right to reject and return, at the risk and expense of Seller, any such shipments or portion thereof.

    1. RISK OF LOSS AND RIGHT TO DEFER OR CANCEL
      a) Unless otherwise specified by Buyer in writing, all goods are to be furnished f.o.b. point of destination. Seller shall ship by a reliable common carrier able to meet Buyer’s delivery date. All goods will be packaged in suitable containers that provide protection against damage during shipment, handling and storage. Seller agrees to pay all excess charges and expenses resulting from failure to ship and route by least expensive way or as instructed by Buyer, and to reimburse Buyer for any such charges paid or expenses incurred by Buyer for Seller’s failure to do so. No charges will be allowed for freight, transportation, insurance, shipping, storage, Page 2 of 8 Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. V5, revised 10/19/18 handling, cartage, packaging, crating, or similar charges unless provided for in this Order or consented to in writing by Buyer. b) Buyer reserves the right to change shipping and service schedules and to defer shipment or performance of services (or any portion thereof) for up to 120 days of this Order, without liability to Seller. c) Buyer reserves the right to cancel or change this Order for goods or services at any time prior to receipt of same, without liability to Seller, other than actual out of pocket costs incurred by Seller (excluding costs of parts/goods that can reused or sold) and fees owed for the receipt of goods or provision of services by Seller prior to such termination. Seller must provide actual invoices or other documentation in order to be reimbursed for any out of pocket costs. d) In the event any goods are delivered or services are performed more than one (1) week prior to the delivery or completion date specified in this Order, Buyer may, at its option, accept or reject such goods or services. In the event of Buyer’s acceptance, such acceptance shall not accelerate Buyer’s obligations for payment.
    1. INSPECTION AND APPROVAL

    All shipments shall be received subject to Buyer’s right of inspection and approval. Buyer’s inspection and approval including, but without limitation, a final count of the items, (which count shall be deemed to be conclusive), shall not relieve Seller from its warranties or other obligations hereunder. Any services performed by Seller pursuant to this Order shall be subject to acceptance by Buyer to verify that the applicable Service satisfies the criteria mutually agreed to by Buyer and Seller. Buyer reserves the right to reject all or any part of defective or substituted goods or services which do not conform to Buyer’s specifications. Buyer may return such goods to the Seller at Seller’s risk with transportation and other incidental charges to be paid by Seller. Seller will either repair or replace the goods or re-perform the services at no charge to Buyer and cover the cost of freight for both the return and replacement of the goods. In the event of failure by Seller to correct defects in or to replace nonconforming goods or services promptly, Buyer, after reasonable notice to Seller, may make such corrections or replace such goods and services and charge Seller for the costs incurred by Buyer or resort to any other remedy available to Buyer.

    1. WARRANTIES
      a) Merchantability-Use-Description. Seller expressly warrants that all goods and services covered by this Order shall (i) conform to the specifications, drawings, samples, or other descriptions upon which this Order is based and shall not include substitutions unless specifically authorized by Buyer in this Order; (ii) be fit and sufficient for the purpose intended, merchantable, of good material and workmanship, free from defects of any nature; (iii) perform to the satisfaction of Buyer, and (iv) not infringe upon any patent, invention rights, trademark, licenses or any other rights. If tolerances are specified in this Order, Seller warrants that the goods and services shall conform to such tolerances. At Buyer’s request, Seller agrees to promptly replace or correct substitutions of defects in any goods or services not conforming to the foregoing warranties, without expense to Buyer, when notified of such nonconformity by Buyer. Seller, by accepting this Order, acknowledges it knows of the purpose for which the goods or services ordered will be used by Buyer. b) General. The above warranties shall be in addition to and not in limitation of any other warranties, express or implied, whether ordinarily extended by Seller or established by statute or common law, course of dealing, usage of trade, or elsewhere set forth in this Order. Buyer’s failure to give notice to Seller of any breach of warranty shall not discharge Seller’s liability therefore so long as Buyer gives notice to Seller within a reasonable time following its discovery of such breach. All warranties, express or implied, shall run and extend to Buyer, its successors, assigns, dealers, agents, customers, and the users of its products as well as Buyer’s parent company and affiliate companies

    2. BUYER’S RIGHT TO COVER

    If Seller repudiates this Order or fails to make delivery within the time specified herein, time being of the essence in connection with this Order, (or, if no time of delivery has been specified, within a reasonable time after acceptance by Seller) or if Buyer rightfully rejects the goods or services or justifiably revokes acceptance thereof, then with respect to any and all goods or services involved, Buyer may pursue any remedy available, including, but without limitation, cancellation of this Order in whole or in part. In addition to recovering so much of the price as has been paid and irrespective of whether Buyer has cancelled this Order, Buyer may “cover” and be entitled to damages as to all goods or services affected whether or not they have been identified in this Order. Buyer may “cover” by making, in good faith and without unreasonable delay, any reasonable purchase of or contract to purchase goods or services in substitution for those due from Seller. Buyer shall recover from Seller as damages the difference between the cost of cover and the contract price together with any incidental or consequential damages. This Order may be cancelled by Buyer without liability for breach of contract in the event of petition in bankruptcy being filed by or against Seller or in the event of the appointment of any receiver. 9. FORCE MAJEURE Failure of Buyer to take shipments hereunder, if occasioned by fire, explosion, flood, war, accident, interruption of or delay in transportation, labor trouble, governmental regulation, or any other circumstances of like or different character beyond Buyer’s reasonable control, or if occasioned by partial or complete suspension of operations at any of Buyer’s offices or other business locations, shall not subject Buyer to any liability to Seller by reason thereof, but, at Buyer’s option, the total quantity covered by this Order may be reduced by the extent of omitted shipments, or the specified delivery period may be extended by a time equal to that during which shipments shall be so omitted and such shipments shall then be made during the period of extension.

    1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

    Buyer’s liability to pay any amount to Seller for any reason shall not exceed the amount Buyer has agreed to pay Seller for the goods or services. BUYER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO SELLER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR COMMERCIAL LOSSES ARISING FROM THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES. THIS IS TRUE REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR THE FORM OF THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF BUYER IS INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMA

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    1. GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS

    Seller warrants that all products delivered pursuant to this Order shall have been produced, sold, priced, and delivered to Buyer in compliance with all federal, state, municipal and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and directions existing at the time of delivery. In the event Seller is a supplier of goods or services under any federal contract, Seller agrees to comply with the applicable terms and conditions set forth under Exhibit A. Seller agrees, upon request, to furnish Buyer with appropriate certificates showing such compliance. Seller agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer, its affiliates, corporate parents, subsidiaries and partners, and all of their agents, attorneys and employees, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, judgments, losses, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, expenses, costs, penalties, and fines, including attorneys’ fees, for injury or alleged injury of any kind to any persons, including death, and/or for damage or alleged damage of any kind to any property arising from or in any way connected with any violation or alleged violation of any law, order or regulation.

    1. CHANGES

    Buyer may at any time, by written order, make changes within the general scope of this Order in any one or more of the following: (i) drawings, designs or specifications; (ii) method of shipment or packing; and (iii) place of delivery. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any part of the work under this Order, whether changed or not changed by any such order, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the price or delivery schedule, or both, and this Order shall be modified in writing accordingly. Any claim by Seller for adjustment under this clause must be asserted in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt by Seller of the notification of change; Buyer may, if it decides that the facts justify such action, receive and act upon any such claim asserted at any time prior to final payment under this Order; provided, however, that nothing in this clause shall excuse Seller from proceeding with this Order as changed. 15. WAIVER-MODIFICATIONS

    1. WAIVER-MODIFICATIONS

    Any failure of Buyer to enforce or require strict performance by Seller of any terms or conditions of this Order shall not constitute a waiver thereof by Buyer, and Buyer may at any time avail itself of the remedies Buyer may have for any breach of the terms hereof. This Order is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and as a complete and exclusive statement of its terms. No course of prior dealings between the parties and no usage of trade shall be relevant or admissible to supplement, explain, or vary any of the terms set forth herein. Acceptance of, or acquiescence in, a course of performance rendered under this or any prior agreement shall not be relevant or admissible to determine the meaning of this Order even though the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of the nature of the performance and an opportunity to make objection. No representations, understandings, or agreements have been made or relied upon in the making of this Order other than those specifically set forth herein. This Order shall be modified only by a writing signed by both parties or their duly authorized agents except that Buyer reserves the right unilaterally to correct any clerical or typographical erros.

    1. CHOICE OF LAW The validity, construction and enforcement of this agreement shall be determined and governed by the internal laws of the State of Brazil.