SUPPLY CONTRACT CHINA GLOBAL MINING RESOURCES LIMITED (PURCHASER) SHAANXI HUA ZE NICKEL AND COBALT METALS CO., LTD. (SUPPLIER) SHAANXI XINGWANG IMPORT & EXPORT LIMITED. (EXPORT AGENT) DATED 15 JUNE 2007
Exhibit
10.44
CHINA
GLOBAL MINING RESOURCES LIMITED
(PURCHASER)
SHAANXI
HUA ZE NICKEL AND COBALT METALS CO., LTD.
(SUPPLIER)
SHAANXI
XINGWANG IMPORT & EXPORT LIMITED.
(EXPORT
AGENT)
DATED
15 JUNE 2007
Supplier
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Shaanxi
Hua Ze Nickel and Cobalt Metals Co., Ltd., a company organized and
existing under the laws of the People’s Republic of China
Address: 00/X,
Xxxx-Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx-Xxxx Zone, Xi’an Municipality,
Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China
Telephone:
(86) 00-0000 0000
Fax:
(86) 00-0000 0000
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Goods
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The
forty (40) metric tonnes of electrolytic nickel (>99%) as further
specified in schedule 2
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Price
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As
set out in schedule 4
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Contract
Effective Date
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20
June 2007
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Contract
Expiry Date
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20
December 2007, or such later date as agreed in writing by the
parties
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Contract
Period
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The
period commencing on the Contract Effective Date and ending on the
Contract Expiry Date
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Invoice(s)
to be sent to (see clause 8.1)
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China
Global Mining Resources Limited
Attention:
Xxxxx Xxx
Address: Suite
3015, 30/F., One International Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 0 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxx
Fax:
(000) 0000 0000
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Delivery
instructions for Goods (see clause 9.1)
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Delivery
Point(s): as specified in each Order.
Delivery
Date(s) – date(s) for delivery of Goods to Delivery Point as specified in
each Order.
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Liquidated
damages (see clause 13.1)
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Rate
of liquidated damages per day: Zero point two percent (0.2%) of the
Price
of the delayed batch of Goods.
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Warranty
Period (see clause 15.3, 15.4)
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The
Warranty Period for each batch of Goods delivered shall be a period
of one
year commencing on the Delivery Date for that batch of Goods
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Insurance
Cover (See clause 16)
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Comprehensive
public and product liability insurance:
See
further clause 17
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Specifications
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Specifications
are set out in schedule 3
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Standards
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Standards
include those set out in schedule 5
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Aggregate
limit of liability
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The
Supplier’s liability is unlimited
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Place
of arbitration (see clause 21)
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The
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Person
nominated by the Purchaser for receipt of notices and address /fax
details
(see clause 24)
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Name,
Title: Xxxxxxx Xx
Address: Suite
3015, 30F., One International Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 0 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxx
Fax
number: (000) 0000 0000
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Person
nominated by the Supplier for receipt of notices and address/fax
details
(see clause 25)
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Name,
title: Xi Wei, Vice President
Address: 0/X,
Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx-Xxxx Zone, Xi’an Municipality,
Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China
Fax
number: (86) 00-0000 0000
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Export
Agent
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SHAANXI
XINGWANG IMPORT & EXPROT LIMITED.
Address: Mijiaqiao,
Xx.00, Xxxxxx xxxx, Xxxx-Xxxx Xxxx, Xx’an Municipality, Shaanxi Province,
People’s Republic of China
Telephone:
(00) 00-00000000
Bank
Account No. 61001920900050050011750
Name
of the Bank in Chinese: o
Name
of the Bank in English: China
Construction Bank Corporation
Xi’an
Hi-tech Development Zone Sub-branch
Swift
Code: XXXXXXXXXXX
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Governing
law (see clause 29)
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This
Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
See
further clause 29.
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Date
of signing this Contract
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15
June 2007
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The
parties agree to the supply and purchase of the Goods on the terms
and
conditions set out in this
Contract.
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Name:
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Xxxxx
Xxx
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WITNESSED
BY
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Position:
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For
and on behalf of
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CHINA
GLOBAL MINING RESOURCES LIMITED
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Name:
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Signature:
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/s/
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Signature:
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/s/
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For
and on behalf of China Global Mining
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Resources
Limited by its authorised
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representative
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Name:
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Wang
Yinghu
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Position:
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Signature:
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/s/
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For
and on behalf of Shaanxi Hua Ze Nickel
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and
Cobalt Metals Co., Ltd. by its authorised
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representative
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Name:
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Du
Tianhe
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Position:
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Signature:
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/s/
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For
and on behalf of Shaanxi Xingwang
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Import
& Export Limited
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Affix
company chop:
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PREAMBLE
WHEREAS
The
Supplier is a properly licensed and approved manufacturer of electrolytic nickel
products located in Xi’an Municipality, Shaanxi Province, the People’s Republic
of China;
The
Supplier wishes to sell forty (40) metric tonnes of electrolytic nickel
(>99%) to the Purchaser and the Purchaser wishes to buy forty (40) metric
tonnes of electrolytic nickel (>99%) from the Supplier on the terms and
conditions of this Contract;
NOW,
THEREFORE
The
parties have entered into this Contract to set forth the terms and conditions
of
the supply and purchase of the Goods.
GENERAL
CONDITIONS
1. PRE-PAYMENT
1.1
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The
Supplier agrees to sell the Goods to the Purchaser and the Purchaser
wishes to buy the Goods from the Supplier on the terms and conditions
of
this Contract.
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1.2
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Without
prejudice to the Price to be paid by the Purchaser for the Goods
hereunder
the Purchaser, Since the Purchaser has deep faith in the credibility
of
the Supplier, the Purchaser shall pay to the Supplier the Prepayment
of a
the total amount of RMB 15,460,000 as payment in advance for the
Goods to
be supplied pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Contract.
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2. SUPPLY
OF GOODS
2.1
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The
Supplier must supply and deliver the Goods, and the Purchaser will
accept
delivery of the Goods in accordance with, and as specified in, this
Contract.
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2.2
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The
Supplier is entitled but is not required to place at any time an
Order for
the Goods during the Contract
Period.
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2.3
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The
Supplier is required to perform the Order in accordance with the
details
specified in the Order.
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2.4
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In
order to implement this Contract, the Supplier may be required to
engage
an Import-Export Agent to export the Goods to the Purchaser. The
Supplier
shall ensure that the Import-Export Agent delivers the Goods in accordance
with the provisions of this Contract and the Supplier shall be liable
for
the failure of the Import-Export Agent to deliver the Goods as required
under this Contract.
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3. |
QUALITY
AND DESCRIPTION
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3.1
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The
Goods must comply with the Specifications, the Standards and the
description of the Goods set out in this Contract and each
Order.
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3.2
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The
Goods supplied to fulfil the terms of this Contract may be manufactured
by
any third party Manufacturer provided that the Suppler notifies the
Purchaser of it beforehand and further provided that the Goods
manufactured by the third Party Manufacturer comply the with the
Specifications, the Standards and the description of the Goods set
out in
this Contract and each Order.
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3.3
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Goods
procured by the Supplier from a Manufacturer shall be subject to
the same
requirements with respect to the Goods specified in the Contract
and the
Supplier shall be liable for the compliance of the Goods with such
requirements as if these Goods had been manufactured by
itself.
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3.4
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If
the Supplier gave the Purchaser a sample of the Goods before the
Purchaser
entered into this Contract, the quality of the Goods must, as a minimum,
correspond with the sample unless otherwise specified by the
Purchaser.
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4. |
INSPECTION
AND INFORMATION
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4.1
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The
Supplier must carry out all inspection and
testing:
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(a)
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as
required under this Contract, including the quality assurance to
be
carried out in accordance with the
Specifications;
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(b)
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as
required by law;
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(c)
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as
reasonably requested by the Purchaser,
and
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4.2
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The
Supplier must provide to the Purchaser at its request and
cost:
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(a)
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copies
of all Technical Materials relating to the
Goods;
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(b)
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a
detailed program for the testing and delivery of the Goods;
and
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(c)
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progress
reports setting out in such detail as the Purchaser requires the
status of
testing and delivery of the Goods.
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4.3
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At
reasonable times agreed by the Supplier beforehand, the Purchaser
has the
right to test, review, inspect, measure and examine the Goods and
workmanship and:
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(a)
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check
the progress of production and manufacture of the
Goods;
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(b)
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check
compliance of the Goods with this Contract; and
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(c)
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witness:
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(i)
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the
manufacturing of the Goods; and
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(ii)
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any
tests carried out in respect of the
Goods,
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at
the
Supplier’s premises and the premises of any Manufacturers.
4.4
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The
Supplier must ensure that the Purchaser is provided with access to
the
Supplier’s premises or the premises of a Manufacturer and that all
facilities required for the Purchaser to test, review, inspect, measure,
examine and witness the testing of the Goods and workmanship are
made
available to the Purchaser at reasonable times agreed by the Supplier
beforehand.
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4.5
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The
Supplier must give the Purchaser and the Representative of the Purchaser
at least 10 days notice of the date upon which each of the following
events will occur:
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(a)
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the
carrying out of any performance tests prior to delivery of the
Goods;
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(b)
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final
inspection of the Goods prior to delivery of the Goods;
and
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(c)
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delivery
of the Goods.
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4.6
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If,
as a result of any testing, review, inspection, measuring, examination
or
witnessing of testing, the Purchaser is not satisfied that the Goods
will
comply in all respects with this Contract, and the Purchaser informs
the
Supplier in writing of this dissatisfaction, the Supplier agrees
to take
such steps as are necessary to ensure the Supplier’s compliance with this
Contract.
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4.7
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If
the manufacture of the Goods is delayed as a direct result of the
testing,
review, inspection, examination or witnessing of testing by the Purchaser
under clause 4.3, an extension of time to the Delivery Date(s) equal
to
the delay caused by the Purchaser will be granted by the Purchaser.
This
extension of time to the Delivery Date(s) will not apply where the
delay
is caused by any failure by the Supplier to comply with the terms
and
conditions of this Contract due to its own
reason.
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4.8
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Any
testing, review, inspection, examination or witnessing of testing
that the
Purchaser undertakes does not relieve the Supplier of the Supplier’s
responsibilities under this Contract unless otherwise provided in
this
Contract.
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4.9
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The
Supplier must ensure that the rights of the Purchaser set out in
this
clause 4 are included in any subcontract entered into by the Supplier
in
respect of the Goods (including subcontracts with the Manufacturer)
to the
extent as reasonable and permitted by applicable
laws..
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5. |
PLANT
AND EQUIPMENT
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5.1
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Unless
otherwise provided in this Contract, the Supplier must supply, at
the
Supplier’s own expense, all labour, plant, equipment, tools, appliances or
any other property and items the Supplier requires to comply with
the
Supplier’s obligations under this
Contract.
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6. |
INVOICE
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6.1
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The
Supplier must invoice the Purchaser upon receipt of the notice of
acceptance of the Goods issued by the Purchaser under clause 10.4.
Invoices must be in triplicate and signed by the Supplier. When submitting
the invoice under this clause to the person identified in the Contract
Details, the Supplier must provide the Purchaser with all relevant
records
to enable the Purchaser to verify the amount of the invoice and the
invoice must be based on the rates and prices set out in schedule
4.
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6.2
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The
Purchaser is responsible for the following
costs:
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(a)
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any
of the following applicable costs, except to the extent they are
incurred
as a result of the Supplier’s, or the Supplier’s designated shipper’s,
action or inaction:
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(i)
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customs
fees; and
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(ii)
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transportation
charges,
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within
the Delivery Point directly related to the offloading of the Goods;
and
(b)
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All
costs for transportation of the Goods from the Delivery Point to
any other
destination.
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6.3
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All
costs incurred by the Supplier in complying with the Supplier’s
obligations under this Contract shall be the responsibility of the
Supplier including:
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(a)
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all
charges, fees and other costs incurred in relation to the appointment
of,
and the services provided by, the Import-Export
Agent;
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(b)
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all
charges for packaging, packing, insurance, transportation (by ocean
freight from the departure port to the destination port) ) and delivery
of
the Goods in accordance with this
Contract;
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(c)
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all
Taxes payable in the People’s Republic of China as required by applicable
tax laws or regulations; and
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(d)
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the
costs of all inspection and testing, including quality assurance
(to be
carried out in accordance with the Specifications) required by clause
4.
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6.4
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Subject
to the Supplier’s compliance with clause 6.1 and subject to clause 6.5,
the amount set out in the Supplier’s invoice submitted under clause 6.1
shall be deemed to have been offset against the
Prepayment.
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6.5
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The
amount set out in the Supplier’s invoice submitted under clause 6.1 may
not be offset against the Prepayment in accordance with clause 8.2
where
the Purchaser disputes the invoice in which
case:
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(a)
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the
undisputed part of the invoice (if any) may be offset against the
Prepayment and the balance shall be pending resolution of the Dispute
in
accordance with clause 23;
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(b)
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if
the resolution of the Dispute determines that the Purchaser is to
pay the
disputed amount, that amount may be offset against the Prepayment
upon
resolution of the dispute; or
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(c)
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if
the resolution of the Dispute determines that the Supplier is to
pay the
disputed amount, that amount may not be offset against the Prepayment
upon
resolution of the dispute.
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6.6
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The
applicable rate of interest of 130% of the six-month benchmark lending
rate for commercial customers offered by the People’s Bank of China will
be payable by the Purchaser in respect of any invoice rendered to
the
Purchaser by the Supplier under clause 6.1 or any other charges and
expenses payable to Supplier by the Purchaser under this Contract
which
remain due and unpaid or have not been offset against the
Prepayment.
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7. |
CONFIRMATION
NOTICE
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7.1
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The
Supplier should send the Purchaser a Confirmation Notice within two
days
of receipt of an Order issued by the Purchaser under clause
2.2.
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7.2
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The
Confirmation Notice shall contain the following
information:
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(a)
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date
on which the Goods will be shipped;
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(b)
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expected
Delivery Date;
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(c)
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batch
number and detailed breakdown of the Goods being shipped;
and
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(d)
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the
total Price of the Goods to be delivered under the Price Confirmation
Notice.
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8. |
TITLE
AND RISK
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8.1
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Title
to and risk in the Goods do not pass to the Purchaser
until:
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(a)
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it
takes delivery of the Goods; and
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(b)
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it
inspects and accepts the Goods in accordance with clause
[10].
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8.2
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the
Supplier warrants that at the time of delivery of the
Goods:
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(a)
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the
Supplier has complete ownership of the Goods free of any liens, charges
and encumbrances and will provide the Goods to the Purchaser on that
basis;
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(b)
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the
Purchaser will be entitled to clear, complete and quiet possession
of the
Goods and
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(c)
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the
Purchaser may discharge any liens, charges and encumbrances over
the Goods
by direct payment to the third party holding such interest in the
Goods.
the Supplier is responsible for compensating the Purchaser for all
these
payments up to the full amount within one week of the receipt of
a notice
from the Purchaser detailing the date, amount and recipient of the
payments.
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9. |
DELIVERY
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9.1
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The
Supplier must ensure that the Goods are delivered to the Delivery
Point(s)
by the Delivery Date(s).
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9.2
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The
Supplier must ensure that the Goods are properly and suitably packed
for
land and sea transportation and having regard to handling and to
the
weather conditions while
travelling.
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9.3
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The
Supplier must include a packing list in each package of Goods delivered
to
the Purchaser and provide all other shipping documents requested
by the
Purchaser from time to time.
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9.4
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The
Goods must be clearly marked with the identification marks specified
in
this Contract. These identification marks must also be shown on drawings
and dispatch and shop lists.
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9.5
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The
Supplier must clearly xxxx each package of Goods to be delivered
to the
Purchaser with its gross dead weight and with such marks and shipping
numbers as are specified in this Contract or as otherwise requested
by the
Purchaser by notice in writing.
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10. |
INSPECTION
AND ACCEPTANCE
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10.1 |
The
Purchaser will not be deemed to have accepted any Goods (regardless
of
signing of delivery receipts) until the Purchaser has had a reasonable
time to inspect the Goods after delivery and has issued a notice
of
acceptance under clause 10.4.
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10.2
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If
upon inspection the Purchaser finds any Goods to be Defective Goods,
the
Purchaser may:
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(a)
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reject
the Defective Goods by returning them to the Supplier;
or
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(b)
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make
good the Defective Goods,
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10.3 |
At
the Purchaser’s option and request, the Supplier agrees
to:
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(a)
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refund
to the Purchaser any payments made by the Purchaser (including any
freight
charges) in respect of any Defective Goods that the Purchaser
rejects;
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(b)
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promptly
make good at the Supplier’s sole expense any Defective Goods that the
Purchaser rejects under clause 10.2(a);
or
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(c)
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reimburse
the Purchaser for any reasonable and direct expenses the Purchaser
incurs
in making good any Defective Goods under clause
10.2(b).
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10.4
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If
the Goods comply with this Contract, the Purchaser will issue the
Supplier
a notice of acceptance.
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10.5
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The
inspection, testing or acceptance of some or all of the Goods by
the
Purchaser does not in any way:
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(a)
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change
or affect the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract;
or
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(b)
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affect
the Purchaser’s rights to claim for any damage or loss it may suffer
because of the Supplier’s breach of warranty or failure to fulfil any of
the Supplier’s other obligations under this
Contract.
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10.6
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If
the Purchaser decides to accept any Goods from the Supplier which
do not
comply with this Contract, this decision does not bind the Purchaser
to
accept future shipments of Goods which do not comply with this
Contract.
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10.7
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If
the Purchaser rejects and returns Defective Goods, the Supplier shall
be
required to supply replacement Goods of the same Specifications and
quantity as the returned Defective Goods within one month of receipt
of
the notice of rejection of the Defective Goods issued by the
Purchaser.
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10.8
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Aforesaid
inspection and acceptance procedure should be completed 30 days after
the
Delivery Date (s), failing which the Goods delivered shall be deemed
as
inspected and accepted by the Purchaser unless its failure to inspect
such
Goods is solely attributable to the
Supplier.
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11. |
VARIATIONS
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11.1
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The
Supplier must not vary the Goods except as directed by the Representative
of the Purchaser.
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11.2
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The
Representative of the Purchaser may by notice direct the Supplier
to
alter, amend, omit, add to or otherwise vary the Goods and the Supplier
must carry out and be bound by any such variations provided that
such
variation will not lead to an increase in the production cost for
the
Goods.
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11.3
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The
Supplier may use its best reasonable efforts prove any claim it makes
that
a variation required by the Purchaser increases the production cost
for
the Goods.
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12. |
EXTENSION
OF TIME
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12.1
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Within
seven days of it becoming reasonably evident that delivery of the
Goods is
likely to be delayed beyond the Delivery Date(s), the Supplier must
give
notice to the Purchaser setting out full details of the cause of
the delay
with supporting documents and stating a reasonable period by which
the
Supplier believes the Delivery Date(s) should be
extended.
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12.2
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Subject
to the other provisions of this clause 12, the Supplier are only
entitled
to an extension of time to the Delivery Date(s) where a delay to
the
Delivery Date(s) is caused by any of the following events, whether
occurring before, on or after the Delivery
Date(s):
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(a)
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any
act, omission, breach or default by the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s
employees, agents or contractors;
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(b)
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the
execution of a variation under clause 11, except where that variation
is
caused by the Supplier’s act, omission, breach or default;
or
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(c)
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an
Event of Force Majeure.
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(d)
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any
other reason reasonably raised by the Supplier and agreed by the
Purchaser.
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12.3
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As
soon as practicable after receipt of the notice in clause 12.1, the
Purchaser will notify the Supplier as to the period, if any, by which
the
Delivery Date(s) will be extended.
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12.4
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Despite
any other provisions of this clause 12, the Purchaser may within
5 days of
its receipt of Supplier’s notice as set out in Article 12. 1 make an
extension to the Delivery Date(s).
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12.5
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the
Supplier is entitled to recover (whether pursuant to this clause
12 or
otherwise) any amount representing any kind of indirect or consequential
loss or damage including loss of profit, loss of use, loss of contracts,
or contribution to head office overheads arising out of or in connection
with any extension of time provided such extension of time is caused
by
the events as set out in Article 12.2
(a).
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13. |
LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES
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13.1
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Unless
otherwise provided in this Contract, if the Supplier fails to deliver
the
Goods to the Purchaser by the Delivery Date(s), the Supplier must
pay the
Purchaser liquidated damages at the rate stated in the Contract Details,
for each day after the Delivery Date(s) up to and including the date
of
delivery of the Goods or the date this Contract is terminated, whichever
occurs first, subject to the limit of liquidated damages set out
in the
Contract Details.
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13.2
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Without
limiting any other rights the Purchaser may have, the Purchaser may
deduct
any liquidated damages payable to the Purchaser under clause 13.1
from any
amounts payable by the Purchaser to the Supplier under this Contract
or
any other agreement between the Purchaser and the
Supplier.
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13.3
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If
the Purchaser is entitled to be paid liquidated damages under clause
13.1,
this does not limit the right of the Purchaser to enforce any other
remedy
it may have against the Supplier as permitted by the applicable
laws.
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14. |
INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR
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The
parties acknowledge that the Supplier is a contractor and not an employee or
agent of the Purchaser and that nothing in this Contract creates any agency,
partnership, joint venture or other joint relationship between the
parties.
15. |
WARRANTIES
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15.1
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The
Supplier warrants that the Goods:
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(a)
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comply
in all respects with this Contract;
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(b)
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are
free from defects in design, materials and
workmanship;
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(c)
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are
manufactured, produced and
delivered:
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(i)
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in
a proper workmanlike and careful manner, in accordance with recognised
good practice; and
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(ii)
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with
properly equipped facilities and non-hazardous materials, except
as
otherwise specified in this Contract;
and
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(d)
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meet
the Standards and Specifications.
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15.2
|
The
Supplier warrants that as at the date of this Contract, to its best
knowledge, the Supplier is not aware of any claim for infringement
of
Intellectual Property Rights or for the breach of any obligations
of
confidence, arising out of the manufacture, sale, supply or use of
the
Goods.
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15.3
|
If,
during the Warranty Period, the Purchaser finds any of the Goods
to be
Defective Goods, the Purchaser may, at its
option:
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(a)
|
return
the Defective Goods to the Supplier,
or
|
(b)
|
make
good the Defective Goods.
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15.4
|
At
request of the Purchaser, during the Warranty Period the Supplier
agrees
to:
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(a)
|
promptly
repair or, at the option of the Purchaser, replace, free of charge,
any
Defective Goods that the Purchaser returns to the Supplier;
or
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(b)
|
reimburse
the Purchaser for any expenses it incurs in making good any Defective
Goods or in returning Defective Goods to the
Supplier.
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15.5
|
Any
repairs or replacement goods provided by the Supplier under this
clause 15
will be subject to the remaining Warranty Period or ninety (90) days
after
the repair or replacement date, whichever arrives
earlier.
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15.6
|
The
remedies provided in this clause 15 do not prejudice any other rights
which the Purchaser may have against the Supplier in connection with
the
Supplier’s breach of obligations under this Contract or exclude any other
remedies provided by law.
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15.7
|
The
warranties contained in this clause 15 survive the expiration or
earlier
termination or expiry of this
Contract.
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16. |
INSURANCE
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16.1
|
The
Supplier must take out and maintain during the period of this
Contract:
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(a)
|
insurance
for the Goods up to the time they are accepted by the Purchaser under
clause 10.4 for an amount not less than their replacement value or
any
other reasonable amount agreed upon by both
Parties;
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(b)
|
a
comprehensive public and products liability policy to cover all sums
which
the Supplier may become legally liable to pay as compensation consequent
upon:
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(i)
|
death
of, or bodily injury (including disease or illness) to, any person;
and
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(ii)
|
loss
of, or damage to, property,
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happening
anywhere in the country in which the Goods are delivered. The limit of liability
provided by the public and product liability policy must be not less than the
amount specified in the Contract Details, and such policy must include a cross
liability clause;
16.2
|
The
Supplier must notify the Purchaser immediately of any cancellation
of a
relevant insurance policy and of any change to the policy which affects
the interests of the Purchaser.
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16.3
|
If
any event occurs which may give rise to a claim involving the Purchaser
under any policy of insurance to be taken out by the Supplier under
this
clause 16 then the Supplier must:
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(a)
|
notify
the Purchaser within 14 days of that event;
and
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(b)
|
ensure
that the Purchaser is kept fully informed of any subsequent actions
and
developments concerning the relevant
claim.
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16.4
|
At
the request of the Purchaser, the Supplier must produce evidence
that the
Supplier is maintaining the insurances required by this clause
16.
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16.5
|
The
Purchaser has the right to take out and maintain any policy of insurance
required by this clause 16 if the Supplier fails to do so for no
reason.
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16.6
|
The
Supplier agrees to reimburse the Purchaser for any expenses the Purchaser
incurs in taking out and maintaining any policy of insurance taken
out by
the Purchaser under clause 16.6.
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17. |
LIABILITY
AND INDEMNITIES
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17.1
|
One
Party will not be liable to the other Party whether in tort or in
contract) for or in respect of any loss or damage of any kind whatsoever
arising directly or indirectly from any act or omission (whether
negligent
or otherwise) on its part or on the part of any of its employees,
agents,
contractors and/or sub-contractors in connection with or relating
to this
Contract.
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17.2
|
The
Supplier acknowledges that if the Supplier enters the premises of
the
Purchaser, the Supplier does so at the Supplier’s own risk. The Supplier
must ensure that the Supplier’s employees, agents, contractors and
subcontractors (including the Manufacturer and Import-Export Agent)
are
also aware that they enter premises at their own
risk.
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The
Purchaser acknowledges that if the Purchaser enters the premises of the
Supplier, the Purchaser does so at the Purchaser’s own risk. The Purchaser must
ensure that the Purchaser’s employees, agents, contractors and sub-contractors
are also aware that they enter premises at their own risk.
17.3
|
Without
limitation to the each Party’s rights at law, one Party (the “Indemnifying
Party”) will be liable for and indemnify the other Party (the “Indemnified
Party”), and the officers, employees and agents of the Indemnified Party
against any and all liability and any and all loss or damage of any
kind
whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the following, except
to
the extent that any liability, loss or damage is solely and directly
caused by the wilful misconduct or gross negligence of the Indemnified
Party or that of the employees, agents, contractors and sub-contractors
of
the Indemnified Party (other than the Indemnifying
Party):
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(a)
|
any
breach of any warranty or any of the other terms and conditions of
this
Contract by the Indemnifying Party
;
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(b)
|
the
illness, injury or death of any of the Indemnifying Party’s employees,
agents, contractors and/or subcontractors arising out of or in connection
with this Contract;
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(c)
|
any
loss or damage arising out of, or in connection with, any personal
injury,
illness or death to any person or damage to any property or any other
loss
or damage of any kind whatsoever caused or contributed to
by:
|
(i)
|
the
Goods; or
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(ii)
|
any
entry onto, and any activities undertaken on and in, the Indemnified
Party’s premises by the Indemnifying Party and/or the Indemnifying Party’s
employees, agents, contractors and/or
subcontractors;
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(d)
|
any
negligence, wilful act or omission or misuse of the Goods by the
Indemnifying Party and/or any of the Indemnifying Party’s employees,
agents, contractors and/or sub-contractors (including the Manufacturer
and
Import-Export Agent) in connection with this
Contract;
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(e)
|
any
claim made against the Indemnified Party by any of the Indemnifying
Party’s employees, agents, contractors and/or sub-contractors in respect
of any relevant legislation concerning income tax, workers compensation,
annual leave, long service leave, superannuation or any applicable
award,
determination or agreement of a competent industrial
tribunal;
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(f)
|
any
penalty imposed for breach of an applicable laws in connection with
the
supply of the Goods;
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(g)
|
loss
or damage to any plant, equipment, tools, appliances or other property
owned, rented or hired by the Indemnifying Party and used in relation
to
this Contract;
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(h)
|
any
claim that the Goods, anything the Indemnifying Party does in supplying
the Indemnified Party with the Goods, or the use of the Goods by
the
Indemnified Party infringes or allegedly infringes the Intellectual
Property Rights of any person; and
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(i)
|
any
other claim which arises out of or in relation to the manufacture,
use,
sale, supply or import of the Goods or any design for which the
Indemnifying Party or any of the Indemnifying Party’s sub-contractors
(including the Manufacturer and Import-Export Agent) is
responsible.
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17.4
|
Every
exemption, limitation, defence, immunity or other benefit contained
in
this Contract to which the Indemnified Party is entitled will also
be held
by the Indemnified Party to the benefit of, and will extend to protect,
each of the employees, agents, contractors and sub-contractors of
the
Indemnified Party (excluding the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying
Party’s officers, the Indemnifying Party’s employees, agents, contractors
and sub-contractors including the Manufacturer and Import-Export
Agent).
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17.5
|
Each
indemnity in this Contract is a continuing obligation separate and
independent from the Indemnifying Party’s other obligations and survives
expiration or earlier termination or expiry of this
Contract.
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17.6
|
It
is not necessary for each Party to incur expense or make payment
before
enforcing a right of indemnity conferred by this
Contract.
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17.7
|
Neither
party will be liable to the other party in any circumstances for
any
indirect, economic, special or consequential loss or damage or loss
of
revenue, loss of production or loss of
profit.
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17.8
|
Clause
17.7 does not limit the each Party’s’s
liability:
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(a)
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Supplier’s
under Article 13.1, and each Party’s liability 17.3(f) and
173(h);
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(b)
|
under
any other provisions of this Contract which expressly impose a greater
liability;
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(c)
|
where
one party causes bodily injury;
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(d)
|
where
the one Party’s intentionally, wilfully or by such Party’s grossly
negligent acts or omissions causes damage to
property;
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(e)
|
in
cases of fraud, wilful misconduct or illegal or unlawful acts;
or
|
(f)
|
in
cases of one Party’s acts or omissions which are contrary to the most
elementary rules of diligence which a conscientious party would have
followed in similar circumstances.
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18. |
INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY
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18.1
|
The
Purchaser retains the Intellectual Property Rights in the Purchaser
Technical Materials.
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18.2
|
The
Purchaser gives the Supplier a licence to reproduce and use the Purchaser
Technical Materials as necessary for the sole purpose of the Supplier
complying with the Supplier’s obligations under this Contract. The
Supplier must not reproduce, use or otherwise deal with the Purchaser
Technical Materials, or allow any other person to do the same, for
any
other purpose. The Purchaser has the right to revoke this licence
at any
time by notice in writing to the
Supplier.
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18.3
|
One
Party agrees to notify the other Party (the “Infringed Party”) as soon as
it becomes aware of any suspected, threatened or actual infringement
of
any Intellectual Property Rights in the Infringed Party’s Technical
Material
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18.4
|
The
Supplier agrees to provide all reasonable assistance the Infringed
Party
may request to protect the Intellectual Property Rights in the Infringed
Party’s Technical Materials.
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18.5
|
The
obligations in this clause 18 continue after the expiration or earlier
termination or expiry of this
Contract.
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19. |
CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION
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19.1
|
One
Party (the “Receiving Party”) must not, either during the term of this
Contract or at any time thereafter (except to the extent necessary
to
comply with the Receiving Party’s’s obligations under this Contract)
disclose to any person any information of or relating to the other
Party
(the “Disclosing Party”) or this Contract which has come in the possession
of the Receiving Party as a result of this Contract or the negotiations
preceding this Contract, including the existence, terms or performance
of
this Contract.
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19.2
|
Nothing
in this Contract prohibits disclosure of information
which:
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(a)
|
is
in the public domain otherwise than as a result of a breach of this
clause
20;
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(b)
|
is
received from a third party provided that it was not acquired directly
or
indirectly by that third party as a result of a breach of this clause
20;
or
|
(c)
|
is
required to be disclosed by law or any government or governmental
body,
authority or agency having authority over a
party.
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19.3
|
The
obligations under this clause 19 survive the expiration or earlier
termination or expiry of this
Contract.
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20. |
TAXES
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20.1
|
Subject
to clause 6.2(a) (regarding Taxes incurred as a result of the Supplier’s,
or the Supplier’s designated shipper’s or Import-Export Agent’s, action or
inaction), the Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any Taxes
payable outside the People’s Republic of China in connection with the
Contract and its performance.
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20.2
|
The
Supplier will be responsible for payment of any Taxes payable in
the
People’s Republic of China in connection with the Contract and its
performance to the extent as required by applicable laws or regulations.
The Supplier will immediately provide the Purchaser with documentary
evidence of the payment of those Taxes if payment of those Taxes
is made
by the Supplier on behalf of the
Purchaser.
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20.3
|
Each
party will provide lawful and reasonable support required by the
other in
relation to Taxes, including in relation to a party obtaining
reimbursement of, or exemption from,
Taxes.
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21.
|
FORCE
MAJEURE
|
21.1
|
If
a party is or will be prevented from performing any of its obligations
under this Contract; by an Event of Force Majeure, then the party
who is
or will be so prevented must give notice to the other party of the
event
or circumstances constituting the Event of Force Majeure and must
specify
the obligations, the performance of which is or will be prevented.
The
notice must be given within seven days after the party became aware,
(or
should have become aware), of the relevant event or circumstances
constituting an Event of Force
Majeure.
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21.2
|
The
affected party is, having given notice under clause 21.1, excused
performance of such obligations for so long as such Event of Force
Majeure
prevents it from performing them.
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21.3
|
An
affected party must at all times use all reasonable endeavours to
overcome
or remove the effects of the Event of Force Majeure as quickly as
possible
and to minimise any delay in the performance of this Contract as
a result
of an Event of Force Majeure.
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21.4
|
A
party must give notice to the other party when it ceases to be affected
by
the Event of Force Majeure and when it ceases to be affected it must
as
soon as reasonably practicable recommence the performance of the
affected
obligations.
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21.5 |
One
Party has no entitlement and the other Party has no liability
for:
|
(a)
|
any
costs, losses, expenses, damages during an Event of Force Majeure;
and
|
(b)
|
any
costs, losses, expenses, damages in relation to any delay incurred
r due
to an Event of Force Majeure.
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21.6
|
If
any of the Supplier’s sub-contractors (including the Manufacturer and
Import-Export Agent) are entitled under any contract or agreement
relating
to the Goods to relief from force majeure on terms additional to
or
broader than those specified in this clause 22, such additional or
broader
force majeure events or circumstances will not excuse the Supplier’s
non-performance or entitles the Supplier to relief under this clause
21.
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22. |
TERMINATION
|
22.1
|
One
Party (the “Non-breaching Party”) may, by notice to the other Party ,
immediately terminate this Contract if the other Party is in breach
of its
obligations under this Contract, and such breach is not remedied
within
seven days of the receipt of a notice from the Non-breaching Party,
or if
such breach is remedied but repeated at any time after the receipt
of such
a notice.
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22.2
|
The
Non-breaching Party may terminate this Contract at any time by notice
to
the other Party, without prejudice to the Non-breaching Party’s rights at
law or otherwise, if the other Party takes any action or any steps
are
taken or legal proceedings started
for:
|
(a)
|
the
other Party’s winding up, dissolution, liquidation or re-organization,
other than to reconstruct or amalgamate while solvent on terms approved
by
the Purchaser (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld);
and/or
|
(b)
|
the
appointment of a controller, administrator, official manager, trustee
or
similar officer to the other Party or any of the other Party’s revenues
and assets. The rights given by this clause 22.2 are in addition
to any
other rights and may be exercised notwithstanding that there has
been no
breach of this Contract.
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22.3
|
When
the other Party receives a notice of termination from the Non-breaching
Party, the other Party must
immediately:
|
(a)
|
stop
work (except to the extent specified in the
notice);
|
(b)
|
take
such action as necessary or as the Non-breaching Party directs, for
the
transfer, protection and preservation of the property of the Non-breaching
Party; and
|
(c)
|
do
the other Party’s best to minimise the costs of termination to the
Non-breaching Party.
|
22.4
|
Upon
termination of this Contract pursuant to clauses 22.1 and 22.2, the
balance of the Prepayment that has not been used up by the Purchaser
shall
be returned by the Supplier to the Purchaser within 14 days after
the date
of termination.
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22.5
|
Any
expiration or termination of this Contract does not affect the rights
and
obligations of the parties under clauses 18 (‘intellectual property’), 1-9
(‘confidential Information’), 23 (‘dispute resolution’) and 29 (‘governing
law’).
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(a)
|
any
expiration or termination of this Contract does not
affect:
|
(i)
|
the
rights and obligations of the parties under clauses 15 (‘warranties’), or
17 (‘liability and indemnities’);
or
|
(ii)
|
any
rights of the parties which may have accrued before the date of
termination.
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22.6
|
Notwithstanding
any other contrary provisions hereof, in consideration of the constraints
of the manufacturing capacity of the Supplier, Supplier is entitled
from
time to time during this Contract, extend the Delivery Date to any
time it
is deemed as reasonable. The Supplier’s such events of extensions shall
not be deemed by the Parties as breaches of this Contract in any
sense and
thus the Supplier bears no liability in whatever nature for the Purchaser.
Furthermore, both the Supplier and the Purchaser have the right to
early
terminate this Contract during any time of this Contract without
any
liability of breaching this Contract provided the Supplier has returned
the Prepayment to the Purchaser within 14 days after the date of
early
termination in the case that Prepayment has already been paid to
the
Supplier by the Purchaser according to Article
1.2.
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23. |
DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
|
23.1
|
If
a Dispute arises, the parties must, prior to the initiation of any
legal
action or arbitration proceedings permitted by this Contract, use
their
best efforts in good faith to reach a reasonable and equitable resolution
of the Dispute.
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23.2
|
If
a Dispute arises, the Dispute must be referred to the Representatives
appointed by the Supplier and the Purchaser for resolution by written
notice specifying that it is a notice given under this clause 23
giving
full particulars of the nature and extent of the
Dispute.
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23.3
|
If
the Dispute is not resolved within 14 days of a referral in accordance
with clause 23.2, the Dispute must be referred to a Panel for resolution.
Each party must nominate a senior representative for the Panel within
five
days of the referral to the Panel in accordance with this clause
23.
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23.4
|
If
the Dispute is not resolved by the Panel within 28 days of the referral,
the Dispute will be submitted to arbitration proceedings in accordance
with this clause 23.
|
23.5
|
The
Panel will determine its own procedures for the resolution of a Dispute.
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, all discussions involving
the
Panel will be conducted on a without prejudice
basis.
|
23.6
|
Decisions
of the Panel may only be made by unanimous agreement of the members
of the
Panel.
|
23.7
|
Any
decision of the Panel which is recorded in writing and signed by
each
member of the Panel is binding on the
parties.
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23.8
|
Subject
to this clause 23, neither party may commence arbitral proceedings
unless
the parties have undertaken the processes set out in clauses 23.1
to 23.4
and those processes have failed to resolve the Dispute or one of
the
parties has attempted to follow these processes and the other party
has
failed to participate.
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23.9
|
Where
the Dispute is referred to arbitration at the request of either party
upon
notice to the other party, it will be conducted at the Hong Kong
International Arbitration Centre (“Arbitration Centre”) in accordance with
the Arbitration Rules of the United Nations Commission on International
Trade Law in force at the date of this Contract (“Rules”). Where the Rules
do not deal with any issue arising in connection with the conduct
and/or
procedure of the arbitration that issue must be resolved in accordance
with the law of the place in which the arbitration is
held.
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23.10
|
The
place of arbitration will be in Hong Kong and the language of the
arbitration will be both English and
Chinese.
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23.11
|
The
arbitration will be by an arbitration tribunal composed of three
arbitrators. Each party may appoint one arbitrator. The third arbitrator
shall be appointed by the Arbitration Centre. If, within 10 days
after the
Arbitration Centre has notified each party of its acceptance of the
case,
the arbitrator to be appointed by either party has not been appointed,
then such arbitrator shall be appointed by the Arbitration Centre
(whose
decision will be final).
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23.12
|
The
parties agree that any arbitration award will be final and binding
upon
the parties and (to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law)
the
parties agree to abandon their right to any form of appeal or other
similar recourse to a court of law or make any application to any
court in
respect of the arbitration award or any legal issues that arise during
the
arbitration, with the exception of applications or appeals relating
to the
enforcement of the arbitration
award.
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23.13
|
Despite
the existence of a Dispute, the parties must continue to perform
their
respective obligations under this
Contract.
|
23.14
|
This
clause 23 survives the expiration or earlier termination or expiry
of this
Contract.
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24. |
ASSIGNMENT
AND SUB-CONTRACTING
|
24.1
|
The
Purchaser is permitted to assign or otherwise deal with its rights
under
this Contract or allow any interest in them to arise or be varied
in each
case, without the consent of the
Supplier.
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24.2
|
The
Supplier is permitted to assign or otherwise deal with its rights
under
this Contract or allow any interest in them to arise or be varied
in each
case, without the consent of the
Supplier.
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24.3
|
The
Supplier acknowledges that any Manufacturer and Import-Export Agent
is a
sub-contractor of the Supplier and not (and will not be deemed to
be) a
sub-contractor of the Purchaser.
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24.4
|
The
Supplier acknowledges that no permitted assignment or subcontract
of the
Supplier’s rights and obligations in any way relieves the Supplier from
the performance of any of the Supplier’s obligations under this
Contract.
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25. |
NOTICES
|
25.1
|
Any
notice, approval, consent or other communication in relation to this
Contract must be:
|
(a)
|
in
writing and in English;
|
(b)
|
marked
to the attention of the person nominated by the respective parties
in the
Contract Details for the receipt of notices;
and
|
(c)
|
either:
|
(i)
|
left
at the address set out in the Contract
Details;
|
(ii)
|
sent
by prepaid ordinary post (airmail if appropriate) to the address
set out
in the Contract Details; or
|
(iii)
|
sent
by facsimile to the facsimile number of the addressee set out in
the
Contract Details.
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However,
if the addressee has notified a change of person nominated for receipt of
notices, address, or fax number, then the communication must be to that person,
address or fax number.
25.2
|
A
notice, approval, consent or other communication takes effect from
the
time it is received unless a later time is specified in
it.
|
25.3
|
A
letter or facsimile is deemed to be
received:
|
(a)
|
in
the case of a posted letter, on the fifth day after posting (seventh
in
the case of a letter sent by airmail);
and
|
(b)
|
in
the case of a facsimile, on production of a transmission report by
the
machine from which the facsimile was sent which indicates that the
facsimile was sent in its entirety to the facsimile number of the
recipient.
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26. |
EXCLUSIVE
TERMS
|
26.1
|
By
executing this Contract either Party agrees to be bound by its terms
and
conditions.
|
26.2
|
Except
as may be specifically provided in this Contract, any terms and conditions
contained in or relating to any other documents in respect of the
Goods
are of no effect.
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27.
|
ENTIRE
AGREEMENT
|
27.1
|
This
Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties about its
subject
matter and supersedes all previous agreements, understandings and
negotiations on that subject
matter.
|
28. |
OTHER
MATTERS
|
28.1
|
Without
obtaining prior written approval of the one Party (the “Approving Party”),
the other Party must not give, offer to give or receive (directly
or
indirectly) to or from any person (including any of the officers,
employees or agents of the Approving Party ) any bribe, gift, gratuity,
commission or other thing of value; as inducement or reward for doing
or
forbearing to do any action in relation to this Contract or for showing
or
forbearing to show favour or disfavour to any person in relation
to this
Contract. the other Party must ensure that its staff, employees,
other
personnel and sub-contractors (including the Manufacturer and
Import-Export Agent) also comply with this
obligation.
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28.2
|
Any
of the rights of the either Party under this Contract may only be
waived
by itself in writing signed by its duly authorised
Representative.
|
28.3
|
This
Contract may not be varied except in writing signed by a duly authorised
Representative of each of the
parties.
|
28.4
|
Each
Party may exercise a right, remedy or power in any way it considers
appropriate.
|
28.5
|
If
Either Party does not exercise a right, remedy or power at any time,
this
does not mean that it cannot exercise it
later.
|
28.6
|
To
the extent of any inconsistency between the Contract Details and
the
General Conditions, then the General Conditions will
prevail.
|
28.7
|
To
the extent of any inconsistency between the General Conditions and
any
schedules (including any documents referred to in the schedules),
then the
General Conditions will prevail.
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28.8
|
To
the extent of any inconsistency between any translation of this Contract
and this Contract, the Contract in English will
prevail.
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28.9
|
The
Supplier must obtain at the Supplier’s own expense any necessary Licences
or permits and comply with applicable laws in supplying the
Goods.
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28.10
|
The
rights, remedies and powers of the Purchaser under this Contract
are in
addition to any rights, remedies and powers provided by
law,
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28.11
|
If
any provision in this Contract is voidable or unenforceable, that
provision will be severed and the rest of this Contract will remain
in
full force and effect.
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28.12
|
This
Contract may be signed in any number of counterparts. All of such
counterparts taken together constitute the one
instrument.
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29. |
GOVERNING
LAW
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29.1
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This
Contract is governed by the laws of the place nominated in the Contract
Details.
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29.2
|
The
parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for
the
International Sale of Goods (adopted at Vienna on 10 April 1980)
does not
in any way apply to this Contract.
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29.3
|
Subject
to clause 23, the parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts of the place nominated in the Contract
Details
and the courts of appeal from them.
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30. |
DEFINITIONS
AND INTERPRETATION
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30.1
|
In
this Contract unless the contrary intention
appears:
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Arbitration Centre
means
the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
CIF
shall be
interpreted in accordance with Incoterms.
Confirmation Notice
means
the notice to be sent by the Supplier to the Purchaser under clause 7
hereof.
Contract
means
this contract comprising the Contract Details, the General Conditions, the
schedules (as applicable pursuant to clause 2.1) and any other documents
referred to in the applicable schedules.
Contract Details
means
the section of this Contract headed “Contract Details”.
Contract
Effective Date
means
the date set out in the Contract Details.
Contract
Expiry Date
means
the date set out in the Contract Details.
Contract
Period
means
the period set out in the Contract Details.
Day
means a
period of 24 consecutive hours, beginning and ending at 9:00 a.m Beijing
time.
Defective Goods
means
goods which are not in conformity with this Contract or the Head Contract or
which are defective in design, performance, workmanship or makeup.
Delivery Date(s)
means
the date(s) on which the Supplier is to deliver the Goods as specified in each
Order.
Delivery Point(s)
means
the place(s) where the Goods are to be delivered as specified in each
Order.
Dispute
means
any dispute, difference of opinion or disagreement whatsoever between the
parties arising out of or in connection with the Goods and/or this Contract
(including the termination or validity of this Contract).
Event of Force Majeure
means an
exceptional event or circumstance:
(a) |
which
is beyond a party’s control;
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(b)
|
which
such party could not reasonably have provided against before entering
into
this Contract;
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(c)
|
which,
having arisen, such party could not reasonably have avoided or
overcome;
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(d)
|
which
is not substantially attributable to the other party;
and
|
(e)
|
which
is limited to the following
|
(i)
|
war,
hostilities (whether war be declared or not), invasion, act of foreign
enemies;
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(ii)
|
rebellion,
terrorism, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power, or
civil
war;
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(iii)
|
munitions
of war, explosive materials, ionising radiation or contamination
by
radio-activity, except as may be attributable to the Supplier’s or any of
the Supplier’s sub-contractors’ (including the Manufacturers and
Import-Export Agent) use of such munitions, explosives, radiation
or
radio-activity; and
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(iv)
|
natural
catastrophes such as earthquake, hurricane, typhoon or volcanic
activity.
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General Conditions
means
the clauses set out in the section of this Contract headed “General Conditions”.
Goods
means
the goods or any part of the goods specified in the Contract
Details.
Import-Export Agent
means an
agent appointed by the Supplier upon the written consent of the Purchaser who
shall assist with the formalities for the export of the Goods from China to
the
Delivery Point.
Incoterms
means
the International Rules for the Interpretation of Trade Terms published by
the
International Chamber of Commerce (2000) Edition.
Intellectual Property Rights
includes
the protected rights attaching to inventions, patents, registered designs,
trade
marks, copyright, circuit layouts and confidential information.
Licences
means
all licences, qualifications, registrations and other statutory requirements
necessary for the supply of Goods under this Contract.
Manufacturer
means a
manufacturer of the Goods other than the Supplier, from which the Supplier
is
permitted to source the Goods for delivery under the Contract only if and to
the
extent permitted in a notice in writing issued by the Purchaser to the
Supplier.
Order
means an
order placed by the Purchaser for the delivery of Goods by the Supplier in
accordance with the terms of this Contract.
Panel
means
the panel established in accordance with clause 23.3.
Price
means
the price for the Goods specified in the Contract Details and schedule
4.
Prepayment
means
the amount referred to in clause 1.2
Purchaser
means
China Global Mining Resources Limited, a company incorporated in British Virgin
Islands and having its registered address at Suite 3015, 301F., One
International Finance Centre, 0 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxx
Xxxx.
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Purchaser
Technical Materials
means
any Technical Materials the Purchaser provides to the Supplier.
Representative
means an
authorised representative appointed by each party and as notified by each party
to the other party in writing from time to time.
Rules
means
the Arbitration Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade
Law in force at the date of this Contract.
Specifications
means
the specifications in relation to the Goods as set out in schedule
3.
Standards
means
all industry standards and government regulations applicable to the Goods and
including the standards specified in schedule 5.
Supplier
means
Shaanxi Hua Ze Nickel and Cobalt Metals Co., Ltd., a company organized and
existing under the laws of the People’s Republic of China and having its legal
address at 11/F, High-Tech Building, Eastern Zone, High-Tech Zone, Xi’an
Municipality, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China.
Taxes
means
any and all (present and future) taxes including income taxes, sales taxes,
excise duties, stamp duties, customs duties, payroll taxes, withholding taxes,
government duties, charges, fees, withholdings, imposts and levies.
Technical
Materials
includes
plans, designs, drawings, engineering information, data, specifications,
reports, accounts and any other material specified in this
Contract.
Warranty
Period
means
the period set out in the Contract Details.
Written
Claim
means a
written claim given by the Purchaser in accordance with clause
23.4.
30.2 |
In
this Contract unless the contrary
appears:
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(a)
|
a
reference to this Contract or another instrument includes any variation
or
replacement of either of them;
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(b)
|
the
singular includes the plural and vice
versa;
|
(c)
|
the
word person includes a firm, a body corporate, an unincorporated
association or an authority;
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(d)
|
a
reference to a person includes a reference to the person’s executors,
administrators, successors, substitutes (including persons taking
by
novation) and assigns;
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(e)
|
if
a period of time is specified and dates from a given day or the day
of an
actual event, it is to be calculated exclusive of that
day;
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(f)
|
a
reference to a clause is a reference to a clause in this
Contract;
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(g)
|
a
reference to a schedule is a reference to a schedule to this
Contract;
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(h)
|
a
reference to a third person or a third party is a reference to a
person
who is not a party to this
Contract;
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(i)
|
a
reference to “dollar” or “$” is a reference to the currency specified in
the Contract Details; and
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(j)
|
the
words “including” and “include” are a reference to “including, but not
limited to”.
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30.3
|
Unless
inconsistent with any provision of this Contract, the meaning of
any terms
and the rights and obligations of the parties is as ascribed by
Incoterms.
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30.4
|
Headings
are inserted for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation
of
this Contract.
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31.
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EXPORT
AGENT
|
31.1
|
The
export agent is responsible for the application of export custom,
and
cancellation after verification. (for details in the Import Agent
Agreement ).
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SCHEDULE
1-ORDER
TO: |
Shaanxi
Hua Ze Nickel and Cobalt Metals Co.,
Ltd.
|
Attention:
[insert name of the person nominated by the Supplier for the receipt of notices
delivered to the Supplier]
Address/Facsimile
number. [insert details nominated by the Supplier for the receipt of notices
delivered to the Supplier]
China
Global Mining Resources Limited (“CGMR”)
hereby
places the following order under the Supply Contract between CGMR and Shaanxi
Hua Ze Nickel and Cobalt Metals Co., Ltd. (“Hua
Ze”)
dated
(insert date] (the “Contract”)
to
require Hua Ze to supply and deliver the following goods to CGMR on the terms
set out in the Contract:
Description:
[please
fill out details]
Quantity:
[please
fill out details]
Delivery
Date: [please
fill out details]
Delivery
Point: [please
fill out details]
Name:
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Position:
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Signature:
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For
and on behalf of CGMR by its
|
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authorised
representative
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SCHEDULE
2 - GOODS
The
Goods
are electrolytic nickel of the following description and in the following
quantities.
Item
|
Description
|
Quantity
|
||
1
|
#1
Electrolytic nickel Ni 99.90 (GT/T6516-1997)
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40
metric tonnes
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||
2
|
||||
Total
|
40
metric tonnes
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SCHEDULE
3 - SPECIFICATIONS
For
the purposes of this schedule 3, unless the contrary intention appears, defined
terms have the meanings given to them in the Head
Contract.
GENERAL
#1
Electrolytic nickel Ni99.90 (State Standard: GB/T 6516-1997)
DIMENSIONS
Normal
standard nickel plate in size of 780mm x 850mm x 3-5mm
CONDITIONS
OF ACCEPTANCE
Goods
shall be accepted when they fulfill the requirements described in these
Specifications.
Once
the
Goods are accepted, a copy of the acceptance certificate shall be forwarded
to
the Supplier, together with the results of all tests carried out by the
inspecting agency.
The
certificates of acceptance will also bear all the identifying data of the Goods
accepted, the actual weight per batch, and the Inspector’s seal.
HANDLING
The
loading and unloading of the Goods is to be carried out using the appropriate
lifting equipment to lift the Goods. The number of lifting attachments must
be
sufficient to prevent deformation of the Goods.
The
Goods
is to be delivered and held with steel stripes in accordance with the generally
accepted industrial requirements in China
STORAGE
The
Goods
is to be kept in accordance with the generally accepted industrial storage
requirements in China.
SCHEDULE
4 – PRICE
Item
|
Description
|
Quantity
|
Unit
Price
(USD) CIF |
Total
(USD) |
|||||||||
1
|
#1
Electrolytic nickel Ni 99.90 (GT/T6516-1997)
|
|
40
metric
tonnes |
50,000
|
2,000,000
|
||||||||
2
|
|||||||||||||
|
TOTAL
PRICE
|
2,000,000
|
SCHEDULE
5-STANDARDS
1.
APPLICABLE STATE STANDARDS
The
Goods
shall implement State Standard. GB/T 6516-1997 as is further described below:
#1
Electrolytic nickel
Ni99.90
(standard: GB/T 6516-1997)
2.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
The
Supplier shall be responsible for performing inspection and testing of the
Goods
supplied. The Supplier shall perform the specified inspections, sampling, and
testing of the Goods supplied in accordance with applicable standards and
compare the results of these inspections, samples, and tests with the
requirements of the specifications. The Supplier shall promptly submit separate
copies of each inspection, sampling, and testing report to the
Purchaser.
Reports
shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
• results
of the tests and the process used for obtaining the results;
• identification
of the product and relevant specifications;
• name
and
signature of the inspector;
• date
of
the inspection, sampling, test and report issue.