SHOWBIZ ENTERPRISES, INC.
Phone: 1-800-SHOWBIZ Fax: 1-800-989-6006
CONTRACT
ALL ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARD TERMS
AND CONDITIONS, WHICH SUPERSEDE ANY INCONSISTENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED
IN ANY PURCHASE ORDER OR CUSTOMER SUPPLIED FORM.
ESTIMATES AND QUOTATIONS: An Estimate is a preliminary
projection of cost, and is non-binding. A quotation is a statement of price for
specified work based upon the costs of materials and labor at the time of the
quotation, and is subject to change until acceptance of an order by SHOWBIZ.
PAYMENT TERMS: Customer's goods will be invoiced upon
shipment of the goods. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing between SHOWBIZ
and Customer, payment will be upon delivery of the goods to Customer. In
addition, Customer shall be obligated to pay interest at the rate of eighteen
percent (18%) per annum or the maximum applicable rate allowed by law on any
unpaid amount from the date that amount became due until payment is received by
SHOWBIZ. A 15% restocking fee will apply to cancelled orders.
DELIVERY: SHOWBIZ shall ship the goods hereunder by
contracting with independent trucking companies. Such trucking companies are
not controlled by SHOWBIZ. SHOWBIZ shall not be liable to Customer or any other
person for losses, damages (incidental or consequential), costs, expenses or
liability in connection with damage to the goods or a delay in delivery or
shipping, nor shall any such damage or delay constitute grounds for
cancellation of the purchase order. Customer shall bear the risk of loss for
and shall insure itself against such losses, damages and/or delays. All goods
are delivered F.O.B. SHOWBIZ's facility, unless otherwise agreed to in writing
by the parties hereto.
RETURNS/DEFECTIVE CREDIT: SHOWBIZ warrants that any
product delivered to Customer is within industry standards for such products.
IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. No other express
warranty is given and no affirmation of SHOWBIZ, by words or actions, will
constitute a warranty. Any defect attributed solely to SHOWBIZ shall result in
a credit being applied to customer’s account. In no event shall SHOWBIZ be
responsible for any consequential damages or responsible for lost profits of
Client. Any damage determined to have occurred outside of SHOWBIZ's
facilities(i.e. "field-inflicted") shall not give rise to a credit to
Customer's account.
INDEMNIFICATION:Customer (hereinafter referred to as
the "Indemnitor") hereby agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless
SHOWBIZ (hereinafter referred to as "Indemnitee") from and against
any and all liability, loss, damage, and expense, including without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, which Indemnitee may suffer or
incur by reason of, based upon, or relating to a breach of any representation,
warranty or covenant made by Inclemnitor or by reason of any claim, demand,
action, suit or proceeding asserted or instituted, relating to or arising from
any act by Indemnitor. The indemnity contained herein shall extend to any
parent, successors and assigns of the Indemnitee and to any employees,
officers, directors, agents, representatives, attorneys and shareholders of the
Indemnitee or any of them.
TAXES: Customer shall pay any and all taxes, charges,
assessments, fees or the like (hereinafter)referred to collectively as
"Taxes") levied on or associated with the goods provided and services
performed in accordance with this Agreement including without limitation, any
local, state, federal or other governmental charges for sales, manufacturing,
or distribution. Customer shall further indemnify and hold harmless SHOWBIZ
from any costs, expenses, claims or the like for failing to report or pay any
such Taxes.
WARRANTY: SHOWBIZ MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE
MERCHANDISE SHIPPED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
except that SHOWBIZ warrants that the goods are suitable for theatrical use. In
no event shall SHOWBIZ be liable for any consequential damages or loss of
profits.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: The relationship
between SHOWBIZ and Customer is that of independent contractors. Nothing herein
or in the performance by SHOWBIZ shall be deemed to create a relationship Of
principal and agent. Client does not have, nor shall it hold itself out as
having any right, power, or authority to create any contract or obligation,
either express or implied, on behalf of, in the name of, or binding upon
SHOWBIZ.
GOVERNING LAW: This agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the State of California, applicable to contracts entered into and
wholly performed in the State of California.
ARBITRATION: Any controversy between SHOWBIZ and
Customer rising out of or relating to this agreement or any of the terms,
provisions, or conditions of this agreement shall on the written request of
either party sawed on the other be submitted to arbitration. Arbitration shall
comply with and be governed by the provisions of the Commercial Arbitration
Rules of the American Arbitration Association and shall be conducted in Los
Angeles, California. The award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and
binding upon both parties and judgment on the award may be enforced in any
court having jurisdiction of the applicable state or federal court in Los
Angeles, California for the purpose of any action, suit or proceeding
instituted to enter a judgment on the award and/or to enforce said judgment.
Any arbitration shall be conducted in Los Angeles unless the parties mutually
agree to another location thereof.
ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS: If any legal action or
proceeding is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this agreement or to
adjudicate any controversy, claim, or breach arising out of or relating to this
agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys'
fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to
which that party may be entitled. This provision shall be construed as
applicable to the entire agreement.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This order and any exhibits attached
hereto constitute the sole and only agreement between the parties respecting
the rental of personal property described in this rental agreement. Any
agreements or representations respecting the use of the Property for any
particular purpose not otherwise expressly set forth in this agreement are null
and void.
NOTICES: Any and all notices or other communications
required or permitted by this Agreement or by law to be served on or given to a
party hereto by another party shall be effective when personally serviced on
the party to whom they are directed, or in lieu of such personal service, when
deposited in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid,
certified/return receipt requested, and addressed to the parties at their
respective principal offices.
BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding on
and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns of the parties.
NO MODIFICATION: No amendment, change or modification
of this Agreement shall be valid, unless made in writing and signed by all the
parties hereto.
INCORPORATION OF EXHIBITS: All exhibits attached
hereto are incorporated herein by this reference.
INSPECTION: Goods rented by SHOWBIZ shall be deemed
accepted by Renter and deemed fit for the particular use and purpose of Renter
unless Renter notifies SHOWBIZ within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of
the property by Renter.
RETURN OF PROPERTY: Renter shall cause the return of
the Property to SHOWBIZ immediately upon termination of the rental period
specified above. Renter acknowledges that the Property is unique, and in the
event of damage, the Property will be un-rentable by SHOWBIZ, and in such
event, Renter shall reimburse SHOWBIZ the full amount of the pro-rated daily
rental rate while the Property is repaired until it is returned to SHOWBIZ for
rental service.
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