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Building Materials Terms of Purchase

• Terms of Purchase: United States
• Terms of Purchase: Canada (except Quebec)
• Terms of Purchase: Quebec (in French)

Building Materials Terms of Carriage

• Terms of Carriage: Canada (except Quebec)
• Terms of Carriage: Quebec (in French)

Terms of Purchase: United States

1. COMPLETE AGREEMENT: This Purchase Order, including these general conditions and any specifications or attachments hereto, constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties. The Seller's quotation is incorporated in and made a part of this Purchase Order only to the extent of specifying the nature and description of the goods, work and/or services ordered, and then only to the extent that such items are consistent with the other terms of this Purchase Order. No other terms or conditions shall be binding upon Buyer unless accepted by it in writing.
2. CHANGES - TERMINATIONS:
   • (a) Buyer may, by written change order, make changes in the specifications or drawings or increase or decrease the quantities originally ordered. If any such change affects the amount due or the time of performance hereunder, an equitable adjustment shall be made.
   • (b) In the event of cancellation, substantial modification, or delay of the project or program for which these goods, work or services are ordered, Buyer may terminate this agreement by written notice as to all or any part of the goods not shipped or work or services not completed prior to receipt by Seller of said notice. As to goods which are standard manufactured items, Buyer's only obligation shall be to pay for goods shipped to Buyer prior to receipt by Seller of notice of termination. As to goods specially manufactured for Buyer, Seller shall stop all work on receipt of notice of termination, unless otherwise directed by Buyer, and Buyer shall pay reasonable costs incurred by Seller directly connected with this order, including costs and cancellation charges actually incurred by Seller under subcontracts, and when necessary to avoid undue hardship, an allowance for overhead and profit on such costs incurred. As to work or services, Buyer's only obligation shall be to pay for the portion of the work or services completed at the time of receipt by Seller of notice of termination, determined by multiplying the percentage completed by the total price for the work or services. Such payment shall not exceed the total price of this order and shall be reduced by any refunds or salvage values available to Seller and the aggregate amount of any previous payments to Seller. Upon such payment, title to material and goods shall pass to Buyer. Buyer reserves the right to audit Seller's computation of any payments claimed under this clause.
   • (c) If Seller shall default in any respect under this agreement or become insolvent or if a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency is filed by or against Seller under any state or federal law, Buyer may terminate this order or the undelivered or uncompleted part thereof immediately upon written notice to Seller.
   • (d) In addition to Buyer's right of termination as herein provided, Buyer's rights and remedies shall be as provided by law or as otherwise provided herein, and shall, in no event, be limited by terms proposed by Seller or subject to arbitration.
3. PRICE AND PAYMENT: The price herein specified shall, unless otherwise expressly stated, exclude all sales, use and excise taxes and duties which either party is required to pay with respect to the sale of the goods, work or services covered by this agreement, but shall include all charges for packing and loading. Any taxes, freight and duties shall be shown as separate items on invoices. Payment will be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Purchase Order. Unless otherwise indicated, payment terms will be computed from the date of delivery of goods or completion of work or services, or the date of receipt of properly executed invoices, whichever is later.
4. FORCE MAJEURE: Time is of the essence. Seller shall not, however, be liable for delays or failure to ship or complete work or services during the time and due to causes beyond its control and not due to its fault or negligence, provided it gives prompt notice of such cause to Buyer. Buyer may terminate this order or the undelivered or uncompleted part thereof if Seller does not ship or recommence the work or services within a reasonable time after notice of any delays referenced in the above sentence.
5. NONWAIVER: Failure of Buyer to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or failure or delay to exercise any rights or remedies provided herein or by law or to properly notify Seller in the event of breach, or the acceptance of or payment for any goods, work or services hereunder, or approval of design, shall not release Seller of any of the warranties or obligations of this Purchase Order, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right of Buyer to insist upon strict performance hereof or any of its rights or remedies as to any such orders, regardless of when shipped, received, completed or accepted, or as to any prior or subsequent default hereunder, nor shall any purported oral modification or rescission of this order by Buyer operate as a waiver of any of the terms hereof.
6. INSPECTION - NONCONFORMANCE: Buyer shall have the right to inspect and test the goods at any time during manufacture and prior to shipment and to final inspection within a reasonable time after arrival at the ultimate destination. Buyer shall have the right to inspect work or services at any time during their performance and to final inspection within a reasonable time after their completion. The goods, work and services shall not be deemed accepted until after said final inspection. The making or failure to make any inspections of, payment for, or acceptance of the goods, work or services shall in no way impair Buyer's right to reject nonconforming goods, work or services or to avail itself of any other remedies to which Buyer may be entitled, notwithstanding Buyer's knowledge of the nonconformity, its substantiality or the ease of its discovery. Buyer may return any goods which are defective, unsatisfactory, or of inferior quality or workmanship, or fail to meet the specifications of this order. Such goods shall, unless used by Buyer, remain the property of Seller, and may be returned at Seller's risk and expense. Buyer shall, at its sole option, either (i) give Seller a reasonable time to correct the nonconforming goods, work or services or (ii) cancel the order as to such goods, work or services and retain its rights with respect to cover as provided by law.
7. EXPEDITING: The goods furnished under this Purchase Order shall be subject to expediting by Buyer or its representatives. Buyer's personnel shall be allowed reasonable access to Seller's plants, and those of its sub-suppliers, for expediting purposes. As required by Buyer, Seller shall supply schedules and progress reports for Buyer's use in expediting.
8. WARRANTIES
   • (a) GENERAL WARRANTY: Seller hereby warrants to Buyer that all goods sold or services performed (1) shall have been produced, sold, delivered, furnished and/or performed in strict compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations; (2) shall be merchantable and new and free from defects in design, workmanship and material; (3) shall be fit and suitable and perform satisfactorily for the purposes and under the conditions made known by 91°”Íű; (4) shall conform to the specifications set forth in standards published or adopted by Seller in the case of goods not covered by specifications, which shall be at least equal to nationally recognized codes and established industry standards or of the best quality, if no quality is specified; (5) shall be transferred to Buyer without any liens, encumbrances or defects in title; and (6) shall not violate the intellectual property rights of any third party, either in connection with the sale to or use of such gods by Buyer. Seller further shall pass on to Buyer the benefit of any manufacturer warranties. The warranties set forth above are in addition to any warranty or service guarantee offered by Seller, or any warranties implied or provided by law.
   • (b) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WARRANTY: Except as otherwise disclosed to Buyer by Seller in writing or unless required by Buyer specification, Seller warrants that all goods manufactured, sold, or furnished hereunder do not contain any asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lead, lead paint, mercury, or any other Hazardous Material of any type.
   • (c) REMEDIES. In the event any of the above warranties is breached, Buyer may invoke all remedies provided by law, including those available under the U.S. Uniform Commercial Code.
9. INDEMNITY: Seller shall be liable for and shall defend, indemnify and hold Buyer and its contractors, agents and employees harmless from and against all costs, expenses and charges, including reasonable attorney's fees, and any and all claims, suits, actions, demands, and proceedings of whatsoever nature and kind, as may be instituted or made against Buyer, its contractors, agents and employees, arising from or relating to the quality of or any defect in material workmanship of Seller's products or any negligent or willful act or omission of Seller, its contractors, agents or employees. In the event of any litigation brought against Buyer and arising out of and in any way connected with any of the above events or claims, against which Seller agrees to defend Buyer, Seller shall vigorously resist and defend such litigation through counsel of its choice and Buyer shall fully cooperate therewith. Buyer shall be liable for and shall indemnify and save Seller harmless from and against all costs, expenses and charges, including reasonable attorneys' fees, and any and all claims, suits, actions, demands and proceedings of whatsoever nature and kind as may be instituted or made against Seller, its contractors, agents or employees to the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Buyer, its contractors, agents or employees. In the event of any litigation brought against Seller and arising out of and in any way connected with any of the above events or claims, against which Buyer agrees to defend Seller, Buyer shall vigorously resist and defend such litigation through counsel of its choice and Seller shall fully cooperate therewith.
10. PATENT INDEMNITY: Seller shall indemnify and save harmless Buyer from any expense, loss and cost of damage resulting from any allegation or charge that any goods furnished by Seller hereunder, or work or services performed hereunder, or the use thereof for the purpose for which the goods, work or services are sold, constitutes an infringement of any patent or other intellectual property right and Seller shall assume the defense of Buyer at Seller's expense against such charge. Buyer shall promptly notify Seller of any implied or actual charge of infringement and furnish Seller, at Seller's request and Seller's expense, all assistance and information available to Buyer pertinent to the charge of infringement. Buyer shall, however, have the right to be represented in such matters by counsel of Buyer's own selection acting at Buyer's own expense. Buyer may, at any time up to 90 days after it is finally adjudicated that such infringement exists, at no expense to Buyer, have Seller do one or more of the following to minimize Buyer's damage or liability:
• (a) alter the goods, work or services to make them non-infringing, provided that such altered non-infringing goods, work or services will fulfill substantially the same function as they fulfilled prior to such alteration;
• (b) exchange non-infringing goods, work or services which will fulfill substantially the same function for the infringing goods, work or services which in that case become Seller's property;
• (c) obtain a settlement or license permitting Buyer's use of any infringing goods, work or services; or
• (d) remove and repurchase the infringing goods, work or services at Buyer's straight-line depreciated cost plus the costs of transportation, installation and removal.
11. COMPLIANCE: Seller warrants that all goods, work and services sold hereunder shall have been produced, sold, delivered and furnished in strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, and the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, to which they are subject. Seller shall execute and deliver such documents as may be required to effect or to evidence compliance. All laws and regulations required in agreements of this character are hereby incorporated by reference, including but not limited to (a) provisions of Executive Orders 10925, 11141, 11246, 11375 and 11598, as amended, and any subsequent executive orders relating to equal opportunity for employment on government contracts and all rules and regulations of the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, and (b) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Viet Nam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and regulations issued thereunder.
12. SHIPPING: Seller shall suitably pack, mark and ship in accordance with applicable laws, instructions, if any, from Buyer and the requirements of common carriers to secure the lowest transportation costs. Seller shall be liable for any difference in freight charges or damage to the goods by its failure to comply therewith. Seller will send Buyer, as soon as the goods have been forwarded, a notice of shipment giving order number, car number and initials, if any, and a condensed description of the goods; otherwise, Seller is liable for any demurrage charges incurred. If the quantity ordered is sufficient, cars shall be loaded to minimum capacity, otherwise, the Seller agrees to pay the excess freight.
13. APPLICABLE LAW - DEFINITIONS: The definition of terms used, interpretation of this agreement and the rights of all parties hereunder shall be construed under and governed by the internal laws of the State of Washington, without regard to it conflicts of laws principles.
    • 1) "Environmental Law" means all federal, state, local, or municipal laws, regulations, notices, directives, criteria, demands, codes, standards, orders, permits, licenses, certificates, or approvals, domestic or foreign of any government authorities or rule of common law, relating to environmental matters.
    • 2) "Goods" means those articles, equipment, materials, supplies, drawings, data and other property specified or required to be furnished under this Purchase Order.
    • 3) "Hazardous Material" means any hazardous or toxic substance, material, or waste, including but not limited to those substances, materials, and wastes listed in the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.010) or by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 302 and amendments thereto), petroleum products and their derivatives, and such other substances, materials, and wastes as become regulated or subject to cleanup authority of any Environmental Law or which form the basis for liability under any Environmental Law.
    • 4) "Work" and "services" include design, delivery, installation, inspection, testing and expediting specified or required to be furnished under this Purchase Order.
14. NO ASSIGNMENT: Any assignment of this Purchase Order or of any rights hereunder or hypothecation thereof in any manner in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Buyer shall be void.

Building Materials Terms of Purchase: Canada (except Quebec)

1. COMPLETE AGREEMENT: This Purchase Order, including these general conditions and any specifications or attachments hereto, constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties. The Seller's quotation is incorporated in and made a part of this Purchase Order only to the extent of specifying the nature and description of the goods, work and/or services ordered, and then only to the extent that such items are consistent with the other terms of this Purchase Order. No other terms or conditions shall be binding upon Buyer unless accepted by it in writing.
2. CHANGES - TERMINATIONS:
   • (a) Buyer may, by written change order, make changes in the specifications or drawings or increase or decrease the quantities originally ordered. If any such change affects the amount due or the time of performance hereunder, an equitable adjustment shall be made.
   • (b) In the event of cancellation, substantial modification, or delay of the project or program for which these goods, work or services are ordered, Buyer may terminate this agreement by written notice as to all or any part of the goods not shipped or work or services not completed prior to receipt by Seller of said notice. As to goods which are standard manufactured items, Buyer's only obligation shall be to pay for goods shipped to Buyer prior to receipt by Seller of notice of termination. As to goods specially manufactured for Buyer, Seller shall stop all work on receipt of notice of termination, unless otherwise directed by Buyer, and Buyer shall pay reasonable costs incurred by Seller directly connected with this order, including costs and cancellation charges actually incurred by Seller under subcontracts, and when necessary to avoid undue hardship, an allowance for overhead and profit on such costs incurred. As to work or services, Buyer's only obligation shall be to pay for the portion of the work or services completed at the time of receipt by Seller of notice of termination, determined by multiplying the percentage completed by the total price for the work or services. Such payment shall not exceed the total price of this order and shall be reduced by any refunds or salvage values available to Seller and the aggregate amount of any previous payments to Seller. Upon such payment, title to material and goods shall pass to Buyer. Buyer reserves the right to audit Seller's computation of any payments claimed under this clause.
   • (c) If Seller shall default in any respect under this agreement or become insolvent or if a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency is filed by or against Seller under any state or federal law, Buyer may terminate this order or the undelivered or uncompleted part thereof immediately upon written notice to Seller.
   • (d) In addition to Buyer's right of termination as herein provided, Buyer's rights and remedies shall be as provided by law or as otherwise provided herein, and shall, in no event, be limited by terms proposed by Seller or subject to arbitration.
3. PRICE AND PAYMENT: The price herein specified shall, unless otherwise expressly stated, exclude all sales, use and excise taxes and duties which either party is required to pay with respect to the sale of the goods, work or services covered by this agreement, but shall include all charges for packing and loading. Any taxes, freight and duties shall be shown as separate items on invoices. Payment will be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Purchase Order. Unless otherwise indicated, payment terms will be computed from the date of delivery of goods or completion of work or services, or the date of receipt of properly executed invoices, whichever is later.
4. FORCE MAJEURE: Time is of the essence. Seller shall not, however, be liable for delays or failure to ship or complete work or services during the time and due to causes beyond its control and not due to its fault or negligence, provided it gives prompt notice of such cause to Buyer. Buyer may terminate this order or the undelivered or uncompleted part thereof if Seller does not ship or recommence the work or services within a reasonable time after notice of any delays referenced in the above sentence.
5. NONWAIVER: Failure of Buyer to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or failure or delay to exercise any rights or remedies provided herein or by law or to properly notify Seller in the event of breach, or the acceptance of or payment for any goods, work or services hereunder, or approval of design, shall not release Seller of any of the warranties or obligations of this Purchase Order, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right of Buyer to insist upon strict performance hereof or any of its rights or remedies as to any such orders, regardless of when shipped, received, completed or accepted, or as to any prior or subsequent default hereunder, nor shall any purported oral modification or rescission of this order by Buyer operate as a waiver of any of the terms hereof.
6. INSPECTION - NONCONFORMANCE: Buyer shall have the right to inspect and test the goods at any time during manufacture and prior to shipment and to final inspection within a reasonable time after arrival at the ultimate destination. Buyer shall have the right to inspect work or services at any time during their performance and to final inspection within a reasonable time after their completion. The goods, work and services shall not be deemed accepted until after said final inspection. The making or failure to make any inspections of, payment for, or acceptance of the goods, work or services shall in no way impair Buyer's right to reject nonconforming goods, work or services or to avail itself of any other remedies to which Buyer may be entitled, notwithstanding Buyer's knowledge of the nonconformity, its substantiality or the ease of its discovery.
   
   Buyer may return any goods which are defective, unsatisfactory, or of inferior quality or workmanship, or fail to meet the specifications of this order. Such goods shall, unless used by Buyer, remain the property of Seller, and may be returned at Seller's risk and expense.
   
   Buyer shall, at its sole option, either (i) give Seller a reasonable time to correct the nonconforming goods, work or services or (ii) cancel the order as to such goods, work or services and retain its rights with respect to cover as provided by law.
7. EXPEDITING: The goods furnished under this Purchase Order shall be subject to expediting by Buyer or its representatives. Buyer's personnel shall be allowed reasonable access to Seller's plants, and those of its sub-suppliers, for expediting purposes. As required by Buyer, Seller shall supply schedules and progress reports for Buyer's use in expediting.
8. WARRANTIES
   • (a) GENERAL WARRANTY: Seller hereby warrants to Buyer that all goods sold or services performed (1) shall have been produced, sold, delivered, furnished and/or performed in strict compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations; (2) shall be merchantable and new and free from defects in design, workmanship and material; (3) shall be fit and suitable and perform satisfactorily for the purposes and under the conditions made known by 91°”Íű; (4) shall conform to the specifications set forth in standards published or adopted by Seller in the case of goods not covered by specifications, which shall be at least equal to nationally recognized codes and established industry standards or of the best quality, if no quality is specified; (5) shall be transferred to Buyer without any liens, encumbrances or defects in title; and (6) shall not violate the intellectual property rights of any third party, either in connection with the sale to or use of such gods by Buyer. Seller further shall pass on to Buyer the benefit of any manufacturer warranties. The warranties set forth above are in addition to any warranty or service guarantee offered by Seller, or any warranties implied or provided by law.
   • (b) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WARRANTY: Except as otherwise disclosed to Buyer by Seller in writing or unless required by Buyer specification, Seller warrants that all goods manufactured, sold, or furnished hereunder do not contain any asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lead, lead paint, mercury, or any other Hazardous Material of any type.
   • (c) REMEDIES. In the event any of the above warranties is breached, Buyer may invoke all remedies provided by law, including those available under the U.S. Uniform Commercial Code.
9. INDEMNITY: Seller shall be liable for and shall defend, indemnify and hold Buyer and its contractors, agents and employees harmless from and against all costs, expenses and charges, including reasonable attorney's fees, and any and all claims, suits, actions, demands, and proceedings of whatsoever nature and kind, as may be instituted or made against Buyer, its contractors, agents and employees, arising from or relating to the quality of or any defect in material workmanship of Seller's products or any negligent or willful act or omission of Seller, its contractors, agents or employees. In the event of any litigation brought against Buyer and arising out of and in any way connected with any of the above events or claims, against which Seller agrees to defend Buyer, Seller shall vigorously resist and defend such litigation through counsel of its choice and Buyer shall fully cooperate therewith. Buyer shall be liable for and shall indemnify and save Seller harmless from and against all costs, expenses and charges, including reasonable attorneys' fees, and any and all claims, suits, actions, demands and proceedings of whatsoever nature and kind as may be instituted or made against Seller, its contractors, agents or employees to the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Buyer, its contractors, agents or employees. In the event of any litigation brought against Seller and arising out of and in any way connected with any of the above events or claims, against which Buyer agrees to defend Seller, Buyer shall vigorously resist and defend such litigation through counsel of its choice and Seller shall fully cooperate therewith.
10. PATENT INDEMNITY: Seller shall indemnify and save harmless Buyer from any expense, loss and cost of damage resulting from any allegation or charge that any goods furnished by Seller hereunder, or work or services performed hereunder, or the use thereof for the purpose for which the goods, work or services are sold, constitutes an infringement of any patent or other intellectual property right and Seller shall assume the defense of Buyer at Seller's expense against such charge. Buyer shall promptly notify Seller of any implied or actual charge of infringement and furnish Seller, at Seller's request and Seller's expense, all assistance and information available to Buyer pertinent to the charge of infringement. Buyer shall, however, have the right to be represented in such matters by counsel of Buyer's own selection acting at Buyer's own expense. Buyer may, at any time up to 90 days after it is finally adjudicated that such infringement exists, at no expense to Buyer, have Seller do one or more of the following to minimize Buyer's damage or liability:
    • (a) alter the goods, work or services to make them non-infringing, provided that such altered non-infringing goods, work or services will fulfill substantially the same function as they fulfilled prior to such alteration;
    • (b) exchange non-infringing goods, work or services which will fulfill substantially the same function for the infringing goods, work or services which in that case become Seller's property;
    • (c) obtain a settlement or license permitting Buyer's use of any infringing goods, work or services; or
    • (d) remove and repurchase the infringing goods, work or services at Buyer's straight-line depreciated cost plus the costs of transportation, installation and removal.
11. COMPLIANCE: Seller warrants that all goods, work and services sold hereunder shall have been produced, sold, delivered and furnished in strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, and the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, to which they are subject. Seller shall execute and deliver such documents as may be required to effect or to evidence compliance. All laws and regulations required in agreements of this character are hereby incorporated by reference, including but not limited to (a) provisions of Executive Orders 10925, 11141, 11246, 11375 and 11598, as amended, and any subsequent executive orders relating to equal opportunity for employment on government contracts and all rules and regulations of the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, and (b) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Viet Nam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and regulations issued thereunder.
12. SHIPPING: Seller shall suitably pack, mark and ship in accordance with applicable laws, instructions, if any, from Buyer and the requirements of common carriers to secure the lowest transportation costs. Seller shall be liable for any difference in freight charges or damage to the goods by its failure to comply therewith. Seller will send Buyer, as soon as the goods have been forwarded, a notice of shipment giving order number, car number and initials, if any, and a condensed description of the goods; otherwise, Seller is liable for any demurrage charges incurred. If the quantity ordered is sufficient, cars shall be loaded to minimum capacity, otherwise, the Seller agrees to pay the excess freight.
13. APPLICABLE LAW - DEFINITIONS: The definition of terms used, interpretation of this agreement and the rights of all parties hereunder shall be construed under and governed by the internal laws of the State of Washington, without regard to it conflicts of laws principles.
    • 1) "Environmental Law" means all federal, state, local, or municipal laws, regulations, notices, directives, criteria, demands, codes, standards, orders, permits, licenses, certificates, or approvals, domestic or foreign of any government authorities or rule of common law, relating to environmental matters.
    • 2) "Goods" means those articles, equipment, materials, supplies, drawings, data and other property specified or required to be furnished under this Purchase Order.
    • 3) "Hazardous Material" means any hazardous or toxic substance, material, or waste, including but not limited to those substances, materials, and wastes listed in the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.010) or by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 302 and amendments thereto), petroleum products and their derivatives, and such other substances, materials, and wastes as become regulated or subject to cleanup authority of any Environmental Law or which form the basis for liability under any Environmental Law.
    • 4) "Work" and "services" include design, delivery, installation, inspection, testing and expediting specified or required to be furnished under this Purchase Order.
14. NO ASSIGNMENT: Any assignment of this Purchase Order or of any rights hereunder or hypothecation thereof in any manner in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Buyer shall be void.

Building Materials Terms of Purchase: Quebec (in French)

1. ENTENTE INTÉGRALE : Ce bon de commande, y compris les modalitĂ©s gĂ©nĂ©rales, les spĂ©cifications et les annexes, reprĂ©sente l'entente unique et intĂ©grale entre les parties relativement Ă  l'achat et Ă  la vente des produits et/ou des services dĂ©crits sur le bon de commande (les « produits »). La proposition du vendeur est inclus et fait partie intĂ©grante de ce bon de commande dans le but de stipuler la nature et la description des produits et puis dans le but de prĂ©ciser que ces produits sont conformes aux autres modalitĂ©s de ce bon de commande. Aucune autre modalitĂ© ou condition ou modification n'engage l'acheteur, sauf si elle est approuvĂ©e par Ă©crit.
2. MODIFICATIONS – RÉSILIATIONS :
   
   (a) À la suite d'une demande de modification par Ă©crit, l'acheteur peut modifier les spĂ©cifications ou les dessins ou augmenter ou rĂ©duire les quantitĂ©s ou la qualitĂ© des produits commandĂ©s Ă  l'origine. Si ces modifications affectent le montant impayĂ© ou l'Ă©chĂ©ance aux termes des prĂ©sentes, un ajustement Ă©quitable est alors effectuĂ©.
   
   (b) Si le projet ou le programme relatif aux produits commandés est annulé, modifié en grande partie ou reporté :
   
   (1) L'acheteur peut résilier, par écrit, la totalité ou une partie des produits qui n'ont pas été livrés avant la remise de l'avis;
   (2) L'acheteur doit seulement payer les produits qui sont des articles fabriqués standard et qui ont été livrés à l'acheteur avant la remise d'un avis de résiliation au vendeur;
   (3) Le vendeur doit mettre fin à la production des produits fabriqués spécialement pour l'acheteur sur réception de l'avis de résiliation, sauf stipulation contraire de la part de l'acheteur; et
   (4) L'acheteur doit acquitter les frais raisonnables engagés par le vendeur relativement à ce bon de commande, y compris les coûts et les frais d'annulation engagés par le vendeur pour les contrats de sous-traitance et, au besoin pour éviter toute situation pénible et, si l'acheteur accepte, une allocation raisonnable pour les charges indirectes et le profit sur les frais engagés.
   (5) Tout paiement effectué par le vendeur aux termes des dispositions aux présentes ne doit pas dépasser le montant total de cette commande et tout remboursement ou valeur de récupération auquel le vendeur a accÚs ainsi que le montant total de tous les paiements antérieurs au vendeur sont déduits de ce montant. Sur réception de ce paiement, les droits de propriété des produits sont transférés à l'acheteur. L'acheteur se réserve le droit de vérifier les calculs effectués par le vendeur pour fixer le montant réclamé en vertu du présent article.
   
   (c) Si le vendeur n'expĂ©die pas les produits Ă  la date ou avant la date d'expĂ©dition prĂ©alablement convenue ou si le vendeur manque Ă  l'un ou l'autre de ses engagements aux prĂ©sentes ou devient insolvable ou si une requĂȘte en dĂ©claration de faillite ou insolvabilitĂ© est dĂ©posĂ©e par ou contre le vendeur, si la prĂ©sence des entrepreneurs, des agents ou du personnel du vendeur cause ou risque de causer une agitation ouvriĂšre ou une perturbation Ă  l'usine de l'acheteur, l'acheteur peut alors rĂ©silier ce bon de commande ou toute partie non livrĂ©e. De plus, les droits et les recours de l'acheteur sont ceux dĂ©finis aux termes de la loi ou autrement stipulĂ©s et en aucun temps, ils ne peuvent ĂȘtre limitĂ©s par les modalitĂ©s imposĂ©es par le vendeur ou assujettis Ă  l'arbitrage.
3. 3. PRIX ET PAIEMENT : Sauf stipulation contraire, le prix des produits exclut toutes les taxes de vente, d'utilisation et d'accise. Il inclut cependant tous les frais d'emballage et de chargement. Tous les montants de taxes, de transport et de redevances doivent ĂȘtre indiquĂ©s sĂ©parĂ©ment sur les factures. Les paiements doivent ĂȘtre effectuĂ©s conformĂ©ment au bon de commande. Le dĂ©lai de paiement des factures ou d'acceptation de tout escompte de rĂšglement est valide Ă  compte de la date Ă  laquelle les factures conformes sont fournies au vendeur. Tout solde impayĂ© porte un taux d'intĂ©rĂȘt composĂ© mensuellement de 1,46 %, soit un taux effectif d'intĂ©rĂȘt annuel de 19 %.
4. FORCE MAJEURE : Le temps est un Ă©lĂ©ment essentiel du bon de commande. Le vendeur ne doit toutefois pas ĂȘtre tenu responsable des dĂ©lais ou des retards encourus dans l'expĂ©dition ou l'exĂ©cution des travaux ou des services au cours de ou Ă  cause de situations hors de son contrĂŽle et de situations qui ne sont pas attribuables Ă  son manquement et Ă  sa nĂ©gligence (autres qu'un dĂ©ficit d'encaisse) Ă  la condition qu'il soit prompt Ă  fournir un avis Ă  l'acheteur et qu'il fasse preuve de diligence dans la livraison des produits. L'acheteur peut rĂ©silier cette commande ou toute partie non livrĂ©e ou non complĂ©tĂ©e si le vendeur n'expĂ©die pas ou ne reprend pas le travail ou les services dans un dĂ©lai raisonnable aprĂšs la remise de tout avis de retard mentionnĂ© dans la phrase prĂ©cĂ©dente.
5. NON EXONÉRATION : L'acheteur qui : (1) n'insiste pas sur le respect rigoureux de l'une ou l'autre des modalitĂ©s aux prĂ©sentes; (2) n'exerce pas ou tarde Ă  exercer tout droit ou recours prĂ©vu aux prĂ©sentes ou dans la loi; (3) n'avise pas adĂ©quatement le vendeur en cas de manquement au contrat; (4) d'acceptation ou de paiement de tout produit; ou 5) d'approbation du design, (i) ne libĂšre pas le vendeur de l'une ou l'autre des garanties ou obligations relatives Ă  ce bon de commande; et (ii) n'est pas une exonĂ©ration (a) des droits de l'acheteur pouvant insister sur le respect rigoureux des prĂ©sentes, (b) des droits ou des recours de l'acheteur relativement Ă  de telles commandes, (c) de tout manquement antĂ©rieur ou ultĂ©rieur aux prĂ©sentes, sans Ă©gard Ă  la date d'expĂ©dition, de rĂ©ception ou d'acceptation des produits. Aucune modification verbale ou rescision de ce bon de commande par l'acheteur ne sera considĂ©rĂ© comme une exonĂ©ration de l'un ou l'autre des modalitĂ©s.
6. INSPECTION – NON CONFORMITÉ : PrĂ©alablement Ă  la livraison des produits au point de livraison, l'acheteur ou le client de l'acheteur ou le reprĂ©sentant du client de l'acheteur a le droit d'inspecter et de tester les produits en tout temps Ă  l'endroit mĂȘme oĂč les produits sont entreposĂ©s et a aussi le droit de procĂ©der Ă  une inspection dĂ©finitive dans un dĂ©lai raisonnable suivant la livraison des produits. Les produits sont considĂ©rĂ©s comme n'ayant pas Ă©tĂ© acceptĂ©s jusqu'Ă  la tenue d'une telle inspection dĂ©finitive. Le fait d'inspecter ou de ne pas inspecter, de payer ou d'accepter les produits n'entrave d'aucune maniĂšre les droits de l'acheteur en ce qui concerne le rejet des produits non-conformes ou le droit de se prĂ©valoir de tout recours auquel l'acheteur peut avoir droit, nonobstant la connaissance, la substantialitĂ© ou la facilitĂ© avec laquelle l'acheteur a dĂ©couvert la non-conformitĂ©. L'acheteur peut retourner au vendeur tout produit qui est dĂ©fectueux, insatisfaisant ou de qualitĂ© infĂ©rieure ou qui ne satisfait pas les spĂ©cifications stipulĂ©es sur ce bon de commande. Ces produits demeurent la propriĂ©tĂ© du vendeur, sauf si l'acheteur les a utilisĂ©s, et ils peuvent ĂȘtre retournĂ©s aux risques et aux frais du vendeur. L'acheteur peut, Ă  son entiĂšre discrĂ©tion, soit allouer un dĂ©lai raisonnable au vendeur pour corriger toute non-conformitĂ© soit annuler la commande relative Ă  ces produits sans renoncer, en vertu des modalitĂ©s prĂ©vues dans ce bon de commande ou dans la loi, aux droits rattachĂ©s Ă  ces produits, Ă  d'autres produits ou au travail commandĂ©.
7. ORDONNANCEMENT : L'acheteur, ou ses représentants, peut ordonnancer les produits et/ou les services. Le personnel de l'acheteur doit obtenir un accÚs raisonnable aux usines du vendeur et à celles de ses fournisseurs dans le but d'assurer l'ordonnancement. Sur demande de l'acheteur, le vendeur doit fournir des échéanciers et des rapports d'avancement des travaux afin que l'acheteur puisse les utiliser pour l'ordonnancement.
8. GARANTIES :Le vendeur garantit que les produits sont : (1) exempts de dĂ©fauts de design, de matĂ©riaux, de qualitĂ© et de titres de propriĂ©tĂ©; (2) conformes en tous points aux modalitĂ©s de ce bon de commande; (3) aptes et appropriĂ©s Ă  l'usage qu'en fera l'acheteur et que la performance des produits sera satisfaisante en vertu des conditions stipulĂ©es par l'acheteur ou infĂ©rĂ©es de maniĂšre raisonnable; (4) qu'ils sont au moins conformes aux standards ou aux codes reconnus Ă  l'Ă©chelle nationale; et (5) qu'ils sont de la meilleure qualitĂ©, si la qualitĂ© n'est pas spĂ©cifiĂ©e et (6) qu'ils sont transfĂ©rĂ©s Ă  l'acheteur sans privilĂšges, cautions, servitudes ou dĂ©fauts dans le titre de propriĂ©tĂ© (7) et l'usage de ceux-ci n'est pas une infraction aux droits de propriĂ©tĂ© intellectuelle d'un tiers (8) qu'ils ne contiennent pas d'amiante, de biphĂ©nyles polychlorĂ©s (BPC), de plomb, de peinture Ă  base de plomb, de mercure ou tout autre matiĂšre dangereuse de tout type. Sauf stipulation contraire approuvĂ©e, cette garantie gĂ©nĂ©rale couvre une pĂ©riode de temps raisonnable en raison de la nature et de la durĂ©e prĂ©vue des produits et en aucune circonstance, pour une pĂ©riode infĂ©rieure Ă  un an. Cette garantie gĂ©nĂ©rale ne dĂ©pend pas et ne porte pas prĂ©judice Ă  toute autre garantie spĂ©cifique ou garantie de service fournie par le vendeur. Si les produits ou une partie des produits ne sont pas conformes Ă  ces garanties, l'acheteur peut alors aviser le vendeur dans un dĂ©lai raisonnable suivant une telle dĂ©couverte et le vendeur doit corriger la non-conformitĂ© promptement et ce, Ă  ses frais. Les produits utilisĂ©s pour corriger une non-conformitĂ© doivent aussi ĂȘtre couverts par une garantie similaire. Sauf indication contraire stipulĂ©e dans ce bon de commande, la responsabilitĂ© du vendeur se limite aux dommages immĂ©diatement causĂ©s par un manquement Ă  l'une ou l'autre des garanties susmentionnĂ©es.
9. INDEMNITÉ : Le vendeur garantit et dĂ©gage de toute responsabilitĂ© l'acheteur, ses directeurs, les membres de la direction, ses agents, ses entrepreneurs et son personnel ainsi que chacun de leurs successeurs et ayant droit contre toute perte ou dĂ©pense de toute nature et toute rĂ©clamation, poursuite, action, demande et procĂšs de toute nature Ă  propos des produits, de leur usage, de la qualitĂ©, des propriĂ©tĂ©s, de la sĂ©curitĂ©, des dĂ©fauts, de la mauvaise performance ou de la non-performance ou tout acte de la part du vendeur, de ses entrepreneurs et de chacun de leurs directeurs, membres de la direction, agents, entrepreneurs et personnel. Toute limitation des obligations du vendeur visant l'indemnisation de l'acheteur est nulle.
10. INDEMNITÉ POUR BREVET D'INVENTION : Le vendeur garantit et dĂ©gage de toute responsabilitĂ© l'acheteur, ses directeurs, les membres de la direction, ses agents, ses entrepreneurs et son personnel contre toute responsabilitĂ© ou rĂ©clamation, demande, procĂšs ou action rĂ©sultant de toute allĂ©gation stipulant que l'un ou l'autre des produits ou l'usage pour lequel ils sont vendus, contrevient Ă  un brevet d'invention. Le vendeur assume la dĂ©fense de l'acheteur aux frais de vendeur relativement Ă  de telles allĂ©gations ou accusations. L'acheteur doit promptement aviser le vendeur de toute allĂ©gation ou accusation de contrefaçon de brevet et doit fournir au vendeur, Ă  la demande et aux frais du vendeur, toute assistance et information pertinente Ă  la disposition de l'acheteur et en sa possession. L'acheteur a le droit d'ĂȘtre reprĂ©sentĂ© par un avocat au choix et aux frais de l'acheteur. Le vendeur doit, dans un dĂ©lai de 90 jours suivant une dĂ©cision stipulant qu'une contrefaçon existe, sans encourir de frais Ă  l'acheteur, minimiser les dommages de responsabilitĂ© de l'acheteur autant que possible en : (a) modifiant les produits afin qu'ils ne contreviennent Ă  aucun brevet Ă  la condition que les produits non-conformes ainsi modifiĂ©s satisfassent en grande partie la mĂȘme fonction que les produits contrevenant Ă  un brevet avant toute modification; (b) remplaçant les produits par des produits qui ne contreviennent Ă  aucun brevet et qui satisfont en grande partie la mĂȘme fonction que les produits contrevenant Ă  un brevet et les produits contrevenant Ă  un brevet deviennent ainsi la propriĂ©tĂ© du vendeur; (c) obtenant un rĂšglement ou une licence permettant Ă  l'acheteur d'utiliser les produits contrevenant Ă  un brevet; (d) enlevant et en rachetant les produits contrevenant Ă  l'acheteur au coĂ»t Ă©tabli selon la mĂ©thode de l'amortissement linĂ©aire de l'acheteur plus les coĂ»ts de transport, d'installation et de dĂ©pose; (e) effectuant l'un ou l'autre des items mentionnĂ©s ci-dessus ou toute combinaison de ceux-ci, au choix du vendeur.
    L'indemnité ne s'applique pas toutefois lorsque l'acheteur fournit le design.
11. LOIS APPLICABLES : L'interprĂ©tation de ce bon de commande et des droits des parties aux prĂ©sentes est rĂ©gie par les lois de la province oĂč les produits et/ou les services sont livrĂ©s (la « province »). Toute dĂ©marche de l'acheteur peut ĂȘtre entreprise dans la province et le vendeur accepte la compĂ©tence de la cour de cette province. Pour sa part, le vendeur et ses entrepreneurs acceptent de se conformer Ă  toutes les lois et Ă  tous les rĂšglements applicables Ă  la fourniture de produits et/ou de services de la province.
12. EXPÉDITION : Le vendeur doit emballer, identifier et expĂ©dier les produits convenablement et en toute sĂ©curitĂ© et ce, conformĂ©ment aux lois applicables, aux directives de l'acheteur, s'il y a lieu, et aux exigences des transporteurs rĂ©guliers afin d'assurer les frais de transport les plus bas. Le vendeur est responsable de toute diffĂ©rence dans les frais de transport ou dommages causĂ©s aux produits en raison de son manquement Ă  observer ces dispositions. À la suite de l'expĂ©dition des produits, le vendeur doit immĂ©diatement envoyer Ă  l'acheteur un avis d'expĂ©dition en spĂ©cifiant le numĂ©ro du bon, le numĂ©ro du transporteur et les initiales, s'il y a lieu, ainsi qu'une brĂšve description des produits; sinon, le vendeur est responsable des frais de surestaries encourus. Si le nombre d'unitĂ©s commandĂ©es est suffisant, les autorails et les remorques routiĂšres sont alors chargĂ©s au maximum de leur capacitĂ©, sinon, le vendeur accepte de payer le fret excĂ©dentaire.
13. ASSURANCE : Si le vendeur ou ses entrepreneurs ou chacun de leurs directeurs, membres de la direction, agents, entrepreneurs et personnel sont sur le site de l'acheteur ou effectuent des travaux avec des membres du personnel de l'acheteur, le vendeur doit alors souscrire Ă  une assurance responsabilitĂ© exhaustive, indemnitĂ© pour accident du travail, dommage matĂ©riel et autre assurance nĂ©cessaire et dont le montant satisfait l'acheteur. À la demande de l'acheteur, le vendeur doit fournir des certificats d'assurance.
14. AUCUNE CESSION : Toute cession de ce bon de commande ou des droits aux présentes cédés d'une maniÚre ou d'une autre, en totalité ou en partie, par l'application de la loi ou autrement, sans avoir obtenu au préalable le consentement écrit de l'acheteur, est nulle.
15. SÉCURITÉ : Au moment de la livraison des produits chez l'acheteur, il faut (1) se familiariser avec le site de l'acheteur et ses mĂ©thodes d'exploitation, (2) se conformer aux politiques de santĂ© et de sĂ©curitĂ© de l'acheteur et (3) prendre toutes les mesures raisonnables pour Ă©viter de blesser des individus ou de causer des dommages Ă  la propriĂ©tĂ©.

Building Materials Terms of Carriage: Canada (except Quebec)

Article 1: The carrier of the goods described in this bill of lading is liable for any loss or damage to the goods accepted by the carrier or the carrier's agent except as provided in these Articles.

Article 2: In the case of a shipment handled by 2 or more carriers, the carrier issuing the bill of lading (the "originating carrier"), and the carrier who assumes responsibility for delivery to the consignee (the "delivering carrier"), in addition to any other liability under these Articles, are, if the goods being transported are lost or damaged while they are in the custody of any other carrier to whom these goods are or have been delivered, jointly and severally liable with that other carrier for that loss or damage.

Article 3: The originating carrier or the delivering carrier, as the case may be, is entitled to recover from any other carrier to whom the goods are or have been delivered the amount of the loss or damage that the originating carrier or delivering carrier, as the case may be, may be required to pay under these Articles resulting from loss or damage to the goods while they were in the custody of such other carrier.

Article 4: Nothing in Article 2 or 3 deprives a consignor (one who has transferred goods to another) or a consignee (one to whom goods are transferred) of any remedy or right of action that the consignor or consignee may have against any carrier.

Article 5: The carrier is not liable for

(a) loss, damage or delay to any of the goods described in this bill of lading because of an Act of God, the Queen's or public enemies, riots, strikes or a defect or inherent vice in the goods being transported, or
(b) loss or damage resulting from the act or default of the consignor, the owner of the goods or the consignee, the authority of law, quarantine or differences in weights of grain, seed or other commodities caused by natural shrinkage.

Article 6: The carrier is not bound to transport the goods referred to in this bill of lading by any particular vehicle or in time for any particular market or otherwise than with due dispatch unless by agreement specifically endorsed on this bill of lading and signed by the parties to it.

Article 7: In case of physical necessity, the carrier has the right to forward the said goods by any conveyance or route between the point of shipment and the point of destination, but the liability of the carrier remains the same as though the entire carriage were by highway.

Article 8: If goods are stopped and held in transit at the request of a party entitled to make such request, the goods are held at the risk of that party.

Article 9: Subject to Article 10, the amount of any loss or damage for which the carrier is liable, whether or not such loss or damage results from negligence, is to be computed on the basis of the value of the goods at the place and time of shipment (including the freight and other charges if paid and the duty if paid or payable and not refundable) unless a lower value has been represented in writing by the consignor or has been agreed on between the parties to this bill of lading, or is determined by the classification or tariff on which the rate is based, in any of which events such lower value is the amount that governs the computation of the maximum liability of the carrier.

Article 10: The amount of any loss or damage computed under Article 9 must not exceed $2 per pound ($4.41 per kilogram), computed on the total weight of the shipment, unless a higher value is declared on the face of the bill of lading by the consignor.

Article 11: If it is agreed between the parties that goods are to be carried at the risk of the consignor, that agreement covers only those risks that are necessarily incidental to transportation and does not relieve the carrier from liability for any loss or damage or delay that may result from any negligent act or omission of the carrier or the carrier's agents or employees, and the burden of proving freedom from that negligence or omission is on the carrier.

Article 12a: The carrier is not liable for loss, damage or delay to any of the goods transported under this bill of lading unless notice of the loss, damage or delay, setting out particulars of the origin, destination and date of shipment of the goods and the estimated amount claimed in respect of such loss, damage or delay, is given in writing to the originating carrier (or the delivering carrier) within 60 days after the delivery of the goods, or, in the case of failure to make delivery, within 9 months after the date of shipment of the goods. Article 12b: The final statement of the claim must be filed within 9 months after the date of shipment, together with a copy of the paid freight bill.

Article 13: A carrier is not bound to carry any documents, specie or any articles of extraordinary value unless by special agreement to do so. If such goods are carried without a special agreement and the nature of the goods is not disclosed in this bill of lading, the carrier is not liable for any loss or damage in excess of the maximum liability stipulated in Article 10 of these Conditions of Carriage.

Article 14a: If required by the carrier, the freight and all other lawful charges accruing on the goods must be paid before delivery, and if on inspection it is ascertained that the goods shipped are not those described in this bill of lading, the freight charges must be paid on the goods actually shipped, with any additional charges lawfully payable on those goods.

Article 14b: Should the consignor fail to indicate on this bill of lading that a shipment is to be transported prepaid, or should the consignor fail to indicate the basis on which the shipment is to be transported, the carrier is entitled to transport the shipment on a freight collect basis.

Article 15: Every person, whether as principal or agent, shipping explosives or dangerous goods without previous full disclosure to the carrier or its agent of the nature of such goods is liable for all loss or damage caused by those explosives or dangerous goods and such goods may be warehoused at the consignor's risk and expense.

Article 16: If, through no fault of the carrier, goods cannot be delivered, the carrier after having given notice to the consignor and the consignee that delivery has not been made, and after requesting disposal instructions, may, pending receipt of such disposal instructions, store the goods in the warehouse of the carrier subject to a reasonable charge for storage, or, after notifying the consignor of the carrier's intention, may cause the goods to be removed to and stored in a public or licensed warehouse at the expense of the consignor without liability on the part of the carrier, and subject to a lien for all freight and other lawful charges, including a reasonable charge for storage.

Article 17: If notice has been given by the carrier under Article 16 and no disposal instructions have been received within 10 days after the date of that notice, the carrier may return to the consignor at the consignor's expense all undelivered shipments with respect to which the notice has been given.

Article 18: Subject to Article 19, any alteration, addition or erasure in the bill of lading must be signed or initialed by the consignor or the consignor's agent and the originating carrier or that carrier's agent, and unless so acknowledged is without effect, and this bill of lading is enforceable according to its original tenor.

Article 19: It is the responsibility of the consignor to show correct shipping weights of the shipment on the bill of lading if completed by the consignor. Despite Article 18, failure to do this makes the bill of lading subject to correction in this respect by the carrier.

rights hereunder or hypothecation thereof in any manner in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Buyer shall be void.

Building Materials Terms of Carriage: Quebec (in French)

CONDITIONS DE TRANSPORT

1. Responsabilité du transporteur :
   Le transporteur des marchandises décrites au connaissement est responsible de la perte ou du dommage des marchandises acceptées par lui ou son représentant, sous réserve des stipulations ci-aprÚs.
2. ResponsabilitĂ© du transporteur initial et du transporteur de destination : Lorsque des transporteurs successifs transportent un mĂȘme chargement, le transporteur qui Ă©met le connaissement (dĂ©nommĂ© ci-aprĂšs le transporteur initial) et celui qui assume la responsabilitĂ© de livrer les marchandises au consignataire (dĂ©nommĂ© ci-aprĂšs le transporteur de destination) sont, en plus des autres responsabilitĂ©s dont ils peuvent ĂȘtre tenus en vertu du prĂ©sent contrat, responsables de la perte ou du dommage des marchandises en possession d'un autre transporteur auquel elles sont ou ont Ă©tĂ© remises et qui n'est pas dĂ©gagĂ© de ses responsabilitĂ©s.
3. RĂ©clamation auprĂšs des transporteurs successifs :
   Le transporteur initial ou le transporteur de destination, suivant le cas, a le droit de se faire rembourser par tout autre transporteur auquel les biens ont Ă©tĂ© ou sont remis, la valeur de la perte ou du dommage qu'il peut ĂȘtre appelĂ© Ă  payer parce que les marchandises ont Ă©tĂ© perdues ou endommagĂ©es alors qu'elles Ă©taient en possession de l'autre transporteur. Dans les cas d'interchange entre transporteurs, le rĂšglement des rĂ©clamations pour dommages cachĂ©s sera fait au prorate des revenus reçus.
4. Recours de l'expéditeur et du consignataire :
   Les articles 2 ou 3 ne peuvent avoir pour effet d'empĂȘcher un expĂ©diteur ou un consignataire d'obtenir des dommages-intĂ©rĂȘts de quelque transporteur.
5. Exceptions :
   Pour les marchandises décrites au connaissement, le transporteur n'est pas responsable de la perte, du dommage ou du retard résultant d'une force majeure ou attribuable à des ennemis de la Couronne, à des ennemis publics, à des émeutes, à des grÚves, à un défaut ou une imperfection inhérents aux marchandises, à un acte ou un manquement de l'expéditeur, du propriétaire ou du consignataire, aux effets d'une loi, à une mise en quarantaine ou à des pertes dans le poids de grains, de semences, ou de toute autre denrée dues à un phénomÚne naturel.
6. Retard :
   Aucun transporteur n'est tenu de transporter au moyen d'un véhicule particulier ou de livrer des marchandises à temps sur un marché particulier ou à d'autres conditions que selon les modalités d'expéditions réguliÚres, à moins qu'un accord figurant sur le connaissement n'ait été ratifié par les parties contractantes.
7. Acheminement par le transporteur :
   Lorsque par nĂ©cessitĂ© physique, le transporteur fait acheminer les marchandises par un moyen de transport autre qu'un vĂ©hicule immatriculĂ© pour le transport contre rĂ©munĂ©ration, sa responsabilitĂ© est la mĂȘme que si la totalitĂ© du transport avait Ă©tĂ© assurĂ©e par un tel vĂ©hicule.
8. ArrĂȘt en cours de route :
   Lorsque des marchandises sont arrĂȘtĂ©es et retenues en transit, Ă  la demande de la personne habilitĂ©e Ă  ce faire, ces marchandises seront retenues aux risques de cette personne.
9. DĂ©termination de la valeur :
   Sous rĂ©serve de l'article 10, le montant maximal dont peut ĂȘtre redevable le transporteur pour toute perte ou dommage aux marchandises, qu'il y ait eu nĂ©gligence ou pas, doit ĂȘtre calculĂ© sur la base suivante :
   a) la valeur des marchandises à l'endroit et au moment de l'expédition incluant les frais de transport et autres frais payés, s'il y a lieu; ou
   b) lorsqu'une valeur inférieure à celle visée au paragraphe a est inscrite par l'expéditeur sur le connaissement ou a été mutuellement convenue, cette valeur inférieure représentera la responsabilité maximale du transporteur.
10. Responsabilité maximale :
    Le montant de toute perte ou dommage calculé selon les dispositions des paragraphes a ou b de l'article 9, ne doit pas excéder 4,41 $ par kilogramme selon le poids total de l'expédition à moins qu'une valeur supérieure n'ait été déclarée sur le recto du formulaire par l'expéditeur
11. Risques supportés par l'expéditeur :
    S'il est convenu que les marchandises sont transportées aux risques de l'expéditeur, cette entente ne couvre que les risques qui sont liés directement au transport. Le transporteur demeure néanmoins responsable des pertes, dommages ou retards susceptibles de résulter d'une negligence ou d'un manquement de sa part, de celle de ses agents ou de ses employés. Le transporteur doit alors prouver qu'il n'y a pas eu négligence.
12. Avis de réclamation :
    • 1° Le transporteur n'est responsable de pertes, de dommages ou de retards aux merchandises transportĂ©es qui sont dĂ©crites au connaissement, qu'Ă  la condition qu'un avis Ă©crit prĂ©cisant l'origine des marchandises, leur destination, leur date d'expĂ©dition et le montant approximatif rĂ©clamĂ© en rĂ©paration de la perte, des dommages ou du retard, ne soit signifiĂ© au transporteur initial ou au transporteur de destination, dans les 60 jours suivant la date de la livraison des marchandises, ou dans les cas de non-livraison, dans un dĂ©lai de 9 mois suivant la date de l'expĂ©dition.
    • 2° La prĂ©sentation de la rĂ©clamation finale accompagnĂ©e d'une preuve de paiement des frais de transport doit ĂȘtre soumise au transporteur dans un dĂ©lai de 9 mois suivant la date de l'expĂ©dition.
13. Articles de trĂšs grande valeur :
    Nul transporteur n'est tenu de transporter des documents, des espĂšces ou tout autre article de trĂšs grande valeur Ă  moins que n'ait Ă©tĂ© conclue une entente Ă  cet effet. Si de telles merchandises sont transportĂ©es sans entente spĂ©ciale et que la nature des marchandises n'est pas rĂ©vĂ©lĂ©e sur le connaissement, la responsabilitĂ© du transporteur pour perte ou dommage ne peut ĂȘtre engagĂ©e au-delĂ  de la limite maximale Ă©tablie Ă  l'article 10.Frais de transport :
    • 1° Si le transporteur l'exige, les frais de transport et tous les autres frais lĂ©gitimement faits Ă  l'Ă©gard des marchandises doivent ĂȘtre versĂ©s avant la livraison et si, lors de l'inspection, il s'avĂšre que les marchandises expĂ©diĂ©es ne sont pas celles mentionnĂ©es au connaissement, les frais de transport doivent ĂȘtre payĂ©s pour les marchandises effectivement expĂ©diĂ©es incluant tous les autres frais supplĂ©mentaires lĂ©gitimement exigibles.
    • 2° Les frais de transport seront Ă  percevoir, Ă  moins que l'expĂ©diteur ne donne un avis contraire sur le connaissement.
14. Marchandises dangereuses :
    Quiconque, directement ou indirectement, expĂ©die des explosifs ou d'autres produits dangereux, sans avoir prĂ©alablement fait connaĂźtre au transporteur la nature exacte du chargement de la façon prescrite par une loi ou un rĂšglement, doit indemniser le transporteur pour toute perte, dommage ou retard qui en rĂ©sulterait, et ces biens peuvent ĂȘtre entreposĂ©s aux frais et aux risques de l'expĂ©diteur.
15. Biens non livrés :
    
    • 1° Si, sans qu'il y ait faute du transporteur, les biens ne peuvent ĂȘtre livrĂ©s, le transporteur doit immĂ©diatement aviser l'expĂ©diteur et le consignataire que la livraison n'a pas Ă©tĂ© faite et il doit demander des instructions sur la façon de disposer des biens.
    • 2° En attendant de recevoir les instructions sur la façon de disposer des biens, le transporteur peut :
      a) les conserver dans son entrepĂŽt, moyennant des frais d'entreposage raisonnables; ou
      b) pourvu qu'il ait donné un avis de ses intentions à l'expéditeur, déplacer et entreposer les biens dans un entrepÎt public ou commercial aux frais de l'expéditeur, auquel cas il n'est plus responsable du chargement, tout en conservant un droit de rétention en échange du paiement de tous les frais légitimes de transport et autres, y compris des frais raisonnables d'entreposage.
16. Renvoi des biens :
    Si le transporteur a donné l'avis de non-livraison des biens conformément au paragraphe 1 de l'article 16, et s'il n'a reçu aucune instruction sur la façon d'en disposer dans les 10 jours qui suivent la date de l'avis, il peut retourner à l'expéditeur, et aux frais de ce dernier, tous les biens non livrés pour lesquels il a remis un tel avis.
17. Modifications :
    Sous rĂ©serve de l'article 19, toute limitation de la responsabilitĂ© du transporteur ainsi que toute modification, addition ou rature qui figurent au connaissement doivent ĂȘtre signĂ©es ou initialĂ©es par l'expĂ©diteur ou son reprĂ©sentant, et par le transporteur initial ou son reprĂ©sentant, sous peine de nullitĂ©.
18. Poids de l'expédition :
    L'expĂ©diteur est responsable de l'exactitude des poids dĂ©clarĂ©s et il doit les inscrire au connaissement. Dans les cas oĂč le poids rĂ©el de l'expĂ©diteur ne coĂŻnciderait pas avec le poids dĂ©clarĂ© sur le connaissement, le transporteur fera les corrections qui s'imposent.
19. Biens payables Ă  la livraison :
    Le transporteur ne doit livrer un chargement payable Ă  la livraison qu'une fois ce dernier intĂ©gralement payĂ©. À moins que l'expĂ©diteur ne donne des instructions contraires sur le connaissement, les frais de recouvrement et de virement des sommes payĂ©es Ă  la livraison seront Ă  percevoir du consignataire. Le transporteur doit verser Ă  l'expĂ©diteur ou son reprĂ©sentant les sommes payĂ©es Ă  la livraison, dans les 15 jours suivant la date de leur recouvrement. Le transporteur doit sĂ©parer les sommes payĂ©es Ă  la livraison des autres recettes et fonds de son enterprise en les conservant dans un compte en fidĂ©icommis distinct. Le transporteur doit inclure dans son barĂšme de taux les frais de recouvrement et de virement des sommes payĂ©es par les consignataires.