Experimental Terms and Conditions

PURCHASE ORDERS: All orders for contract Irradiation that are not covered by an appropriate "Agreement For Electron Beam Processing" (AFEBP) shall be accompanied by a written purchase order.

UNDERSTANDING: The terms and conditions stated herein apply to all purchase orders issued to E-BEAM Services for Irradiation services not specified in an Agreement For Electron Beam Processing (AFEBP). The issuance of said purchase order shall constitute the acceptance of these terms and conditions.

DOSE POLICY: E-BEAM Services is responsible for the consistent delivery of dose as specified in the CUSTOMER'S purchase order and in accordance with Internal Standard Operating Procedures, which include but are not limited to, process control, product qualification and equipment calibration.

CERTIFICATION: E-BEAM Services will certify the delivered dose if requested in the CUSTOMER purchase order.

PRICING: Pricing is based on a single receipt and shipment of an experimental run. Standard pricing is available for an experiment as a minimum charge or as an hourly charge in accordance with the type and scope of the experiment. Premium charges are applicable when accommodating special circumstances and/or expedited delivery. A quoted price is valid for thirty days and may be changed without notice.

TURNAROUND: Standard turnaround time is 1 to 2 weeks after receipt of material and purchase order. Expedited turnaround or CUSTOMER-attended processing may be available if requested. E-BEAM Services will try to provide expedited or special processing but can not guarantee its availability.

PAYMENT TERMS: Payment shall be made within thirty days of irradiation processing. Payment not made within the thirty-day period will accrue interest from the due date at the lesser rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate applicable by law. Each shipment shall be considered a separate and independent transaction and payment, therefore, shall be made accordingly.

LIMITED WARRANTY: E-BEAM Services will use its best efforts to render radiation services in accordance with the CUSTOMER'S specifications. E-BEAM Services' sole liability for its services shall be to re-irradiate improperly irradiated goods or to irradiate equivalent goods. E-BEAM SERVICES DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND IN NO EVENT WILL IT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR COMMERCIAL LOSS.