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Terms and Conditions
Prices apply to COD and Net purchases only.
Buyer(s) consent to the following Terms and Conditions:
Seller's acceptance of Buyer's orders is expressly made conditional on Buyer's assent to
these terms and conditions. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by all parties, the terms
and conditions set forth on this credit/buyer application, order confirmation and/or invoice
supersede the terms and conditions of the Buyer's purchase order(s) and will govern all
transaction between the Buyer and the Seller. These terms and conditions also apply to all
future transaction unless modified in writing signed by all parties. Seller specifically
rejects any terms or provisions which set any standards, specifications or damages related to
quality and time of delivery. Buyer's acceptance of goods delivered by Seller in conjunction
with this invoice, credit/buyer application, or order confirmation is an acknowledgement by
Buyer of its acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Notice of Defects/Returns
The Buyer must make any claims of defects, including but not limited to those related to
shortages, quality, or specification, within the first 7 days after the receipt of merchandise.
The Seller cannot be responsible for shortages when shipments are directed to a third party.
It is the responsibility of Buyer to inspect upon receipt, that all merchandise delivered
matches its order.
Modification of Goods:
Garment dyers and printers beware: modify the goods and you own them! Once merchandise is printed,
garment dyed, washed or altered in anyway, the Buyer cannot return or make a claim relating to such
merchandise. The Seller is not responsible for fallout or loss during the garment dye process.
Regularly test the merchandise for garment dyability. Garments modified by the Buyer, or modified
by seller at the request of Buyer, may not be returned. Seller may agree, as an accommodation to
Buyer, to purchase these items. Should seller make this accommodation, Buyer authorizes Seller to
sell such garments and warrants that it has the right to sell such goods to Seller and releases and
indemnifies seller from any liability related to labels, marks, designs or other intellectual property
rights in anyway related to the sale or distributions of these goods.
Returns:
It is the responsibility of Buyer to inspect upon receipt, that all merchandise delivered matches its
order. A written authorization from the seller must be obtained by the Buyer for any returned merchandise.
All returns must be made within 7 days of the invoice date. The Seller will charge Buyer a 20% restocking
fee for any returned merchandise that is returned without written authorization from seller due to a claim
for quality. Buyer authorizes seller to sell any garments with Buyer's label, mark, custom, design or
print that have been returned, rejected, or abandoned.
Acceptance of goods with Known Defects Waives Claims for Damages:
Buyer must notify Seller in writing of all claims for damages resulting from late delivery or any other
defect that is known to Buyer at the time Buyer accepts the merchandise. Buyer hereby waives any claim
for damages resulting from any defect Buyer is aware of, including late delivery, at the time Buyer
accepts the merchandise.
Defaults:
It is understood that should the Buyer become Delinquent in payment, no further credit will be Extended
and the Seller will charge the Buyer a past due service charge at the rate of 1 ½% per month (18% per
annum), collection agency fees in the amount of 30%, and/or reasonable attorney's fees, and all other
costs and expenses which may be incurred by the Seller in the enforcement of the terms and conditions
set forth on this invoice, credit application, and/order confirmation. Any returned checks will be
charged back to the Buyer, and a $50 handling fee will be charged to the Buyer. If the Buyer's account
is insured and the Buyer's account is turned over to a receivable insurance company for a claim, Seller
can also charge the client an additional 30% of the principal amount due which is in default. It is
understood that these charges are a reasonable estimation of the damages Seller will incur upon Buyer's
default.
Jurisdiction:
Any transactions between the Buyer and the Seller are governed by the laws of California, and the Buyer
and any Guarantor hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of Los Angeles County, California,
for any claims or controversies arising in the sale of garments by the Seller to the Buyer. The Seller
also reserves the right to sue the Buyer or its Guarantor in the province or state of its domicile.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:
THE BUYER RECOGNIZES THAT IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES IMPLIED ARE EXCLUDED FROM ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER AND SHALL NOT
APPLY TO THE GOODS SOLD BY SELLER. SELLER SHALL ALSO NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
No Responsibility:
Buyer acknowledges that Seller has no responsibility for any work performed by any vendor referred by
Buyer and hereby waives any right to assert any claim against Seller for work performed by any other
firm, including but not limited to claims for negligent referral, agency, or respondent superior.
Deterioration of Buyer's Credit:
The Seller has the right, in addition to other Remedies provided by law, to terminate any delivery or
suspend further deliveries of other shipments in the event the Buyer fails to pay for any one shipment
when the same becomes due. Should the Buyer's financial condition become unsatisfactory to the Seller,
the Seller may require cash payments or satisfactory securities for delivery of goods.
Personal Guaranty:
In consideration of such credit extended and/or to be extended by American Apparel, Inc. in its discretion
to Buyer, or the release of goods paid by credit card or check, the individual(s) signing this invoice,
credit/buyer application, other confirmation, or delivery receipt or check or credit slip (who, if more
than one, shall be jointly and severally bound) hereby unconditionally guarantee(s) to American Apparel,
Inc. and its successors, endorsees, and assigns the punctual payment when due, with such interest as may
accrue thereon either before or after any maturity(ies) thereof, of all debts and obligations of Buyer and
any other party or parties, now existing or hereafter arising, as well as the performance and observance by
Buyer of the terms, conditions, stipulations, and agreements of Buyer contained in this invoice, credit
application, and/or order confirmation of American Apparel, Inc. This Guaranty will be continuing and
irrevocable guaranty and indemnity for such indebtedness of Buyer. The undersigned do(es) hereby waive notice
of acceptance of this Guaranty, notice of the occurrence of any default, presentments, demands, protests, and
notices of any and all action at any time taken or omitted by Buyer regarding its indebtedness to American
Apparel, Inc. The signer consent(s) to any modification or renewal of the credit hereby guaranteed. This
guaranty shall bind the executors, administrators, and assigns of the undersigned and shall remain in force and
effect unless and until canceled by written notice sent to Seller by registered mail, in which case it shall
then be binding as to any balances still owing and outstanding as of the date of Seller receipt of such
registered notice. This Guaranty also gives American Apparel, Inc. the right to investigate credit from time to
time of both Buyer and the Personal Guarantor(s), if deemed necessary by Seller.
Agreement and Acknowledgement:
Buyer(s) have carefully read and agree to These Terms and Conditions. Buyer authorizes American Apparel, Inc. to
verify the credit of the Company and/or the individual(s) whose signature(s) appears on this or the other
documents specified above. Buyer and guarantor(s) authorize its bank(s) and/or business references to release
credit information of Buyer and/or Guarantor(s) as requested by American Apparel, Inc.
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