3M United States
These Terms and Conditions (“T&Cs”) are hereby incorporated into and made part of Buyer’s purchase order and may only be modified by written consent of 3M Global Channel Services, Inc. (“GCS”), a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of 3M Innovative Properties Company (“3M IPC”). All sales are subject to these T&Cs and may not be altered by Buyer or Buyer’s purchase order. The only function of Buyer’s purchase order shall be to communicate the desired quantities of 3M products (“Products”) and the quoted price.
Pricing is as provided in a GCS quotation (“Quotation”). Pricing quoted is for total quantity and release dates provided in the Quotation. Any changes in quantity or release dates may result in a change in pricing. All pricing excludes any federal, state or local taxes and duties.
Unless you have a written supply agreement to the contrary, the sale of the product is expressly made conditional on the following: 3M reserves the right to change prices at any time and will use reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice. Revised prices apply to all orders shipped after notification of the price change. For clarity, blanket orders and orders specifying future dated shipments will also be billed at the pricing in effect on the date of shipment. 3M’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale apply, which are available at www.go.3m.com/terms-and-conditions.
Net 30 days for Air Shipments, Net 60 days for Ocean Shipments, unless otherwise stated in writing by 3M GCS.
CPT Port or Terminal (INCOTERMS 2020)
Buyer will promptly inspect all shipments of Products and promptly notify GCS in writing of any defects. Any Products not rejected within sixty (60) days after delivery are deemed accepted by Buyer.
Products may not be returned without prior written authorization from GCS. Unless otherwise indicated by the manufacturing division’s policy, if Product is returned due to error by Buyer or a non-standard stock item, GCS may approve return if Product is in its original packaging and is able to be resold, and a 15% restocking charge will be applied.
GCS reserves the right to make minor modifications to Product specifications without notice to Buyer. GCS may discontinue Product(s) or sale of Products at any time. GCS will give Buyer reasonable notice of such action unless the discontinuance is due to an alleged health, safety or environmental risk or alleged patent infringement.
Buyer will comply with all applicable laws relating to the purchase, importation, exportation and use of Products, including but not limited to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and will offer nothing of value directly or indirectly to any government official on behalf of GCS in an attempt to obtain or retain business or gain an unfair advantage. Buyer shall promptly report to GCS any solicitation of anything of value to it by a Government Official. Buyer will comply with all applicable trade laws and regulations affecting any products and services supplied by 3M, including applicable United States and local laws and regulations. Buyer shall be advised that certain 3M products may be subject to export or import control restrictions, as indicated by the export control and harmonized tariff classification on the commercial invoice. Buyer is responsible for compliance with all applicable import and export control restrictions. Unless otherwise authorized by 3M management, 3M products are supplied for consumption in the country of purchase. Export to the Crimea region, Cuba, Iran, Syria, and North Korea may violate U.S. law. Buyer represents and warrants that it is not on any U.S. or other applicable restricted party lists (or owned 50% or more by one or more restricted party) and will not directly or indirectly engage in any transaction involving 3M products with entities or persons subject to U.S. or other applicable restrictions on transactions. Unless authorized, Buyer will not transfer or use any 3M products technology, or software in activities involving nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons, unsafeguarded nuclear materials, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, or nuclear propulsion, or for military end use or to military end users.
Unless a different warranty is expressly stated on the Product package, label, case, carton, and/or on the Product literature, technical data sheets, Products are warranted to meet the applicable 3M product specifications at the time of shipment. GCS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Buyer’s placement of the order shall signify that Buyer has determined that Product is suitable for the purpose for which it is being purchased. If Product is defective upon shipment, or within the warranty period as otherwise expressly stated on the Product package, label, case, carton, and/or on the Product literature, technical data sheets, Buyer’s exclusive remedy and GCS’s sole obligation shall be, at GCS’s option, to replace or repair the Product, or refund the purchase price of the Product.
The remedies provided herein are exclusive remedies against GCS, and its affiliates, for any alleged or actual nonconformance to specifications or defect or other failure in Products or for GCS’s performance of its supply obligations. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS GCS, OR ITS AFFILIATES, LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, REVENUE OR BUSINESS) IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT OR TO PERFORMANCE OF THE TRANSACTION GOVERNED BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER ANY THEORY OF LAW INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
GCS will not be liable for failure to perform if performance is prevented, restricted, or interfered with by reason of fire, earthquake, other casualty or accident; inability to procure materials, power, or supplies; war or other violence; any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand, or requirement of a government agency or court; or any other act or condition beyond the reasonable control of GCS.
GCS will use commercially reasonable efforts to fill orders properly placed and accepted. In the unlikely event of back-order or other limited supply of a Product, GCS will make Product available in a manner it determines to be equitable under the circumstances.
Any failure or delay by either party in exercising any right or remedy under a Quotation or these T & Cs is not a waiver and does not prohibit a party from exercising such right or remedy at a later time.
If any provision of a Quotation or these Terms and Conditions is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed severable and such decision shall not affect any other provision of the Quotation or the Terms and Conditions.
Buyer shall not assign, transfer, or delegate any of its rights, duties, interests, or obligations under a Quotation without the prior written consent of GCS. GCS reserves the right to terminate these terms on the sale of all or substantially all the assets of Buyer or the sale or transfer of the entire business or substantially all the stock of Buyer.
The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without giving effect to the choice of law principles thereof. The parties expressly agree that the U.N. Convention for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this or subsequent sales transactions including these T&Cs. Any controversy or claim arising under or related to these T&Cs shall be determined by binding arbitration in accordance with the International Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration proceedings shall be held in St. Paul, Minnesota in the English language.
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede and terminate any and all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to the any purchase orders issued by Buyer for Products. These terms shall expire 12 months from the date of issue.
3M reserves the right to change its Global Channel Services Terms and Conditions at any time without notice.
Last revised February, 2022.