Terms & Conditions
Structure and Key Clauses for Your Terms & Conditions
Website Name: [Micglass Labware]Effective Date: [Since 2018]
1. Introduction & Acceptance
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State that by accessing, browsing, or placing an order on the website, the user agrees to be bound by these T&C.
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Reserve the right to modify the terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
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Define the website operator and contact information.
2. Definitions
Clearly define key terms to avoid ambiguity:
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“Retail Customer”: An individuals who purchase goods for personal, group or laboratory research purposes.
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“Wholesale Customer” (“Trade Customer”): A business entity purchasing goods for resale or commercial use, subject to a separate approval process.
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“Custom Product”: Any product manufactured to specifications (design, dimensions, materials, logo, etc.) provided by or uniquely developed for the Customer.
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“Order”: A request to purchase Goods from Us.
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“Website”: Refers to [https://www.micglass.com].
3. Account Registration & Eligibility
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Retail: Standard account creation.
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Wholesale: A transaction that requires both parties to establish a trade contract as a prerequisite.
4. Products, Pricing, and Quotations
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Product Information: We strive for accuracy but do not warrant that descriptions, pricing, or other content are error-free. We reserve the right to correct any errors.
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Pricing:
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Retail prices are as listed.
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Wholesale prices are tiered based on quantity and are exclusive of taxes and shipping unless stated. Prices are subject to change, but confirmed orders are locked in.
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Custom Product Quotations:
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All Custom Products require a separate, written quotation.
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The price is based on the specifications agreed upon in the quotation. Any subsequent changes requested by the Customer may result in a revised price and delivery timeline.
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5. Special Provisions for Custom Orders (CRITICAL SECTION)
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Design & Proof Approval:
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The Customer is responsible for providing complete and accurate specifications.
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We will provide a visual proof or sample (if applicable) for the Customer’s written approvalprior to production.
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The approved proof is conclusive as to the design. We are not liable for errors after the Customer approves the proof.
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Intellectual Property (IP):
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The Customer warrants that any design, logo, or artwork they provide does not infringe on any third-party rights and grants Us a license to use it solely for producing the order.
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IP for Our pre-existing designs, templates, and manufacturing processes remains Our sole property.
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Ownership of the final Custom Product design (a derivative work) should be specified (e.g., Customer owns their provided artwork, We own the combined production file).
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Cancellation & Changes for Custom Orders:
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Once production has commenced on an approved Custom Order, it cannot be canceled, and all payments are non-refundable.
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Changes requested after approval may be accepted at Our discretion and will incur additional charges.
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6. Orders & Contract Formation
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Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase.
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For Retail/Wholesale (Stock Items): The contract is formed when We send an Order Confirmation email.
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For Custom Products: The contract is formed only when We receive the Customer’s written approval of the final quotation/proof AND receive the required deposit. We reserve the right to reject any order.
7. Payment Terms
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Retail: Full payment is required at checkout.
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Wholesale: Specify payment terms (e.g., Net 30). Late payments may result in suspended account privileges and interest charges.
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Custom Orders: A non-refundable deposit (typically 30-50%) is required to begin work. The balance is due before shipment or according to the milestone schedule in the quotation.
8. Delivery, Shipping, & Risk
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Provide estimated lead times (separately for stock and custom items).
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Specify who bears shipping costs and insurance.
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Title and risk of loss pass to the Customer upon delivery to the carrier (FCA/FOB point). The Customer is responsible for import duties and taxes for international orders.
9. Returns, Refunds, and Warranty
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Retail (Stock Items): Outline a standard return policy (e.g., unused, in original packaging within 14 days for a refund/exchange). Customer pays return shipping.
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Wholesale (Stock Items): Returns are typically only accepted for defective goods with prior authorization within a short period (e.g., 7 days of receipt).
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Custom Products: All sales are final. No returns, refunds, or exchanges are accepted for Custom Products, except for major defects that constitute a breach of warranty.
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Warranty: We warrant our products against defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period (e.g., 1 month or year) from delivery. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, or modifications.
10. Limitation of Liability
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
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Our total aggregate liability shall in no event exceed the total purchase price of the relevant Order.
11. Indemnification
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The Customer agrees to indemnify and hold Us harmless from any claims arising from their use of the products, violation of these terms, or infringement of third-party IP (especially related to Custom Order designs they provided).
12. Force Majeure
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We are not liable for delays or failures in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (e.g., acts of God, war, material shortages, pandemics, transportation delays).
13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
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These terms shall be governed by the laws of [Shanghai/China].
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Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in [Shanghai/China].
14. General Provisions
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Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remainder of the terms remain in effect.
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Entire Agreement: These T&C, along with the approved Order Confirmation/Quotation, constitute the entire agreement.
