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Terms & Conditions
A. O. Smith Distributor
Terms and Conditions
1) Prices are those in effect at time of shipment. Prices are subject to change without notice.
2) A minimum charge of $25.00 will apply to any parts order which is less than $25.00.
3) Freight Policy: Stock Motors
a)
All shipments are F.O.B. shipping point.
b)
On single release orders for 35 or more motors (or 1,200 pounds) A. O. Smith ships prepaid to the
first destination within the continental U.S. method of shipment is at the discretion of A. O. Smith.
c)
Each release order less than 35 motors (or less than 1,200 pounds) will be shipped freight prepaid to
the first destination with the freight charge added to the invoice. If the customer specifies the carrier
on a charge freight order, the order will be shipped freight collect to the first destination.
d)
Air shipment or other premium shipping method may be specified at the customer’s expense.
e)
Replacement parts and accessories ordered and shipped with motors will be shipped in accordance
with the applicable motor freight policy.
f)
Replacement parts and accessories ordered separately from motors will be shipped prepaid and
charged on the invoice.
g)
Drop Shipments: for orders of less than 35 motors of 48 frame and smaller sizes; a 5% price premium
PLUS freight will be added to the invoice.
h)
Drop Shipments: for orders of, 35 or more motors of 48 frame and smaller sizes; a 5% price premium
will be added to the invoice, freight will be prepaid.
4) Freight is prepaid with the freight added to the invoice on all orders for Non Stock Special Build motors regardless of quantity.
5) Damaged merchandise or carton shortages must be reported by the wholesaler directly to the carrier. Deductions will not be
allowed as A. O. Smith’s responsibility ends with consignment to the carrier.
6) Claims for shortages must be reported within five business days following the date of delivery. Shortages must also be noted
on the freight bill.
7) Terms: Net 30 days to all customers having approved credit standing.
8) Possession of this price list does not constitute an offer to sell.
9) Stock motors or parts cannot be returned without return authorization. All merchandise returned without authorization will be
refused.
10) All stock motor returns will receive a 20% restocking charge. Customer pays return freight. All returns must be within 30
days from date of shipment and be new, in original packaging as received and the package must be clean and unmarked. No
Returns after 30 days.
Revised: 10/1/2005
