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Terms & Conditions
All sales made by Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc., DBA HTnaturals ("Seller") to
you ("Customer") are governed by these Terms and Conditions of Sale unless otherwise
indicated by Seller in writing.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
PLACING AN ORDER. DO NOT PLACE AN ORDER UNLESS YOU
UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND AGREE TO ABIDE
BY THEM. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND OR MODIFY
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AT ANY TIME AT ITS SOLE
DISCRETION.
Sale is Contingent on Customer’s Acceptance of Terms and Conditions.
Seller shall not accept Customer’s purchase orders unless and until Customer consents to
these Terms and Conditions of Sale. These Terms and Conditions of Sale supersede the
terms and conditions of Customer's purchase order(s) and will govern all transactions
between Customer and Seller. These Terms and Conditions of Sale also apply to all
future transactions unless modified in writing signed by Seller and Customer.
Payment Terms / Placing an Order
Seller ships orders Prepaid, or accepts cash/cashier’s check, Visa/Mastercard. Company checks will be
accepted only with pre-approved credit. Net terms will be accepted with pre-approved credit upon credit
terms determined by Seller. Customer will be charged a $25 service charge for any returned check. Custom
orders require different payment terms, as specified below. Pre-paid orders will be charged in full upon first
shipment, even if multiple shipments may occur. Credit card orders in excess of $2,000 will be charged
before shipment. COD orders are not possible to the United States. Credit card payments require
completion of the Credit Card Authorization form.
Orders will be accepted from Customer via email, fax, and phone from an Authorized Representative of
Customers Company. Authorized Representatives must be listed on Seller’s Wholesale Account
Application.
Shipping
Customer is responsible for all shipping and freight charges, FOB Seller’s warehouse. Customs' brokerage
for international orders is Customer’s sole responsibility. Orders received prior to 12:00 Noon (Pacific
Standard Time) will be shipped same day, subject to availability. Inventory will fluctuate on seasonal
items. Orders are normally shipped by UPS or Federal Express, Greyhound or Canada Post. Seller will ship
using a carrier designated by Customer upon request. Seller will not be responsible for shipping delays
caused by a carrier. Shipping charges may be billed separately on credit card orders. Seller will not be
responsible for non-delivery, loss, or damage during shipment.
Default
It is understood that should Customer become delinquent in payment, no further credit will be extended.
Seller may, at its sole discretion charge Customer interest on all overdue amounts at the rate of 1½% per
month (18% per annum), or the maximum amount allowed by law, whichever is lesser. Customer will also
be responsible for and shall reimburse Seller for any collection agency fees up to 30% of the balance owed
and reasonable attorneys’ fees in the amount of 15% of the balance owed, and all other costs and expenses
which may be incurred by Seller in the enforcement of these Terms and Conditions of Sale. If Customer's
account is insured and Customer's account is turned over to a receivable insurance company for a claim,
Seller can also charge Customer an additional 30% of the past due balance. Customer acknowledges that
these charges, fees, and expenses are reasonable under the circumstances as an estimate of the damages
Seller is likely to suffer if Customer defaults in its payment obligations.
Notice of Defects
Customer is responsible for inspecting the merchandise upon receipt. Customer shall notify Seller in
writing WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CUSTOMER’S RECEIPT OF THE MERCHANDISE of any claims for
damages resulting from late delivery or any defect in the merchandise discovered by Customer, including,
without limitation, claims related to shortages, quality, or specification. Seller shall not be responsible for
shortages when shipments are directed to a third party other than Customer. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL SELLER ACCEPT CLAIMS OR RETURNS OF MERCHANDISE WHICH
HAS BEEN ALTERED OR MODIFIED IN ANY MANNER (DYED, PRINTED, EMBROIDERED,
RELABELED OR THE LIKE). Seller shall not be responsible for fallout or loss which occurs during the
garment dye process. Seller urges Customer to periodically test the merchandise for dyability, printability
and other decoration techniques.
Returns and Cancellations
Authorized returns and exchanges must be made within 7 days after Customer’s receipt of merchandise.
Seller’s written authorization must accompany all returned merchandise. No order can be cancelled once it
has been entered into production. Customer will be responsible for all freight and shipping charges on items
returned that are not the result of Seller’s error and charged a 20% restocking fee. All sales are final on
discontinued, overstock, and/or discounted items; Seller will not accept returns on these items under any circumstance.
Obtaining Return Authorization
Please contact Seller to obtain a Return Authorization number. No return will be accepted with a valid
RA#.
Customer Acceptance of Late or Defective Merchandise
Customer’s failure to provide written notice of a claim, as set forth in these Terms and Conditions of Sale,
shall constitute a waiver of any claim Customer may have for damages resulting from such defects,
including late delivery.
Prices, Quantities, Styles, Colors
Prices are subject to change without notice. All merchandise will be shipped at the prices in effect at the
time of shipping. Seller reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change or discontinue styles, colors,
sizes or fabrics. All orders are subject to availability.
Promotional Codes, Coupons, Discounts
Discounts can not be combined with any other promotional offer at time of redemption, nor can they be
applied to previous purchases or gift certificates. Discount does not apply to tax, shipping and handling, or
similar processing charges. Original discount amount will be deducted from the value of all returned items
purchased with a discount at time of purchase (e.g. promotional codes, coupons, etc.).
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
SELLER CANNOT GUARANTEE VARIANCES IN COLOR, SHADE, SIZE AND CONSTRUCTION
OF STOCK MERCHANDISE. SELLER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES
ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED FROM ANY AND ALL TRANSACTIONS
BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND SELLER AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE MERCHANDISE SOLD
BY SELLER.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, OR
OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF SELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES), OR PERSONAL INJURIES OR DEATH RESULTING FROM USE OR SALE OF
THE SELLER’S MERCHANDISE.
No Liability for Outside Vendors
Seller shall not be liable for any work performed by any third party vendor referred by Seller and hereby
waives any right to assert any claim against Seller for work performed by any other third party or vendor,
including but not limited to claims for negligent referral, agency, or respondent superior.
Customer's Credit Worsens
Seller has the right, in addition to other remedies provided by the law, to terminate any delivery or suspend
further deliveries of other shipments in the event Customer fails to pay for any shipment when the same
becomes due. Should Customer's financial condition become unsatisfactory to Seller, in Seller’s sole
discretion, Seller may require cash payments in advance or other security satisfactory to Seller prior to
shipment of merchandise.
Special Terms Applicable to Custom Orders
The following terms and conditions shall apply to custom orders. All custom orders require a 50% deposit
prior to commencing production, with the balance to be paid upon terms assigned by Seller. No changes
will be accepted once merchandise has entered production. All orders ship within +/- 5% of the total
quantity ordered. Customer will be billed for actual quantity shipped. All shipping costs are the
responsibility of Customer, FOB Location specified on order confirmation. All custom order sales are final,
based on approval of pre-production sample. No returns of custom merchandise are allowed. Buyer shall
assert claims for shortages or defective merchandise in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of
Sale. Shipment and receipt dates quoted to Buyer will be approximate and are not guaranteed. Seller will
not be liable for delays resulting from customs inspection or clearance. Seller adheres to industry-wide
standards on PFD tolerances on critical measurements: +/- 8% in width and +/- 10% in length. Seller also
adheres to industry-wide standards on piece dye tolerances. All custom dye colors will be within industrywide
standard tolerance of +/- 15% Seller’s shade band standard.
Jurisdiction/Governing Law
Seller is headquartered in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. These Terms and Conditions of Sale
shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Province of British Columbia (without regard to
its conflicts of laws principles) and the federal laws of Canada. If any provision of these Terms and
Conditions of Sale is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such
provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Use, which shall
remain in full force and effect.
Customer expressly agrees that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute with Seller, or in any way relating to
these Terms and Conditions of Sale, resides in the courts of the Province of British Columbia and you
further agree and expressly submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of
British Columbia in connection with any such dispute including any claim involving the merchandise or
Seller or its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, directors.
Force Majeure
Neither Buyer nor Seller shall be liable to the other for delays in performance of its obligation hereunder
caused by acts of God, war (declared or undeclared), government regulation, terrorism, disaster, strikes,
civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities, or similar occurrence beyond the party's control,
making it impossible, illegal, or commercially impracticable for one or both parties to perform its
obligations under these Terms and Conditions of Sale, in whole or in part.
USE OF MATERIALS LOCATED ON SELLERS WEBSITE AND
PRINTED MATERIAL:
COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKS AND RESTRICTIONS
All materials published on this website (including but not limited to articles, photographs, images,
illustrations, audio clips and video clips) are protected by copyrights which are owned and controlled by
Seller or the party credited as the provider of the material. The entire contents of sellers Website and
printed material are also copyrighted and the selection, coordination, arrangement and enhancement of such
content are protected by copyright. You shall abide by all copyright notices and other restrictions contained
in any material accessed through the website. No material from this website or any website owned,
operated, licensed, or controlled by Seller may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted,
transmitted, or distributed in any way, except that you may download one copy of the materials on any
single computer for your personal, noncommercial home use, and may print one hard copy of the material
on this website for your personal, noncommercial use, provided you keep intact all copyright and other
proprietary notices. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by downloading or
printing copyrighted material. Modification of the materials or use of the materials for any purpose other
than personal, noncommercial use is a violation of the respective owners' copyrights and other proprietary
rights. The use of any such material on any other website or networked computer environment is
prohibited.
All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are proprietary to Seller or the other designated owner of a
posted mark.
Miscellaneous
These Terms and Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between Seller and Customer,
superseding any prior agreements between Customer and Seller. The failure of Seller to exercise or enforce
any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions of Sale shall not constitute a waiver of such right or
provision. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action
arising out of or related to these Terms and Conditions of Sale must be filed within one (1) year after such
claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. The section titles in these Terms and Conditions of Sale
are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
Thank you for reading and agreeing to these Terms and Conditions of Sale.
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