Ordering Terms & Conditions

Orders for Simtech goods (the “Goods”) are subject to the following terms and conditions of sale. These terms and conditions of sale shall govern the sale of Goods from Simtech to you and/or the company you are authorized to represent (“you”). Simtech’s performance is expressly made conditional upon your agreement to these terms and conditions of sale. Any quotation of price, quantity and/or delivery time(s) of Goods shall be considered an offer of sale by Simtech solely limited to and subject to these terms and conditions. Any provisions or conditions of any purchase order or other document which are inconsistent with or in addition to these terms and conditions are hereby rejected and shall be inapplicable and not binding upon Simtech. Any quotation of price, quantity and/or delivery time(s) of Goods shall be considered an offer of sale subject to these terms and conditions.

Ordering: Simtech shall accept your orders in writing, by phone (with follow up written confirmation) or through electronic means for web based orders. You may not cancel an order accepted by Simtech (i.e., they are non refundable), except upon the consent of Simtech in each instance. You may pay for your first order by Cash on Delivery, pre-payment, credit card or with a company check upon prior credit approval by Simtech. Simtech shall deliver Goods F.O.B. Simtech’s shipping facility; risk of loss for Goods passes to you once Goods are loaded onto the courier at Simtech facility. Simtech shall make commercially reasonable efforts to meet any shipment date stated on the face of any accepted order. However, you understand and agree that shipment of Goods is subject to availability, and Simtech expressly disclaims liability for any failure to meet such delivery dates. Simtech shall have the right to deliver Goods at one time or in portions from time to time, and to invoice for those portions delivered. When ordering custom made product, blank or embellished, no cancellations will be accepted without prior written consent. In the event products cannot ship by the cancellation date, acceptance of said product after the cancellation date constitutes an extension of original agreement between Simtech and customer, all original order terms apply. In the event custom made product, blank or embellished cannot be shipped by the cancellation date and customer refuses shipment, in that event, Simtech reserves the right to sell such product in the market to recover cost of producing custom product and you expressly waive any right to restrict such sales or seek any license fee which may be applicable to the goods. Bay Island reserves the right to identify Goods to the contract at anytime work upon any components of the finished goods is begun or at the time any specialty yarn is ordered.

The charge that will appear on your credit card statement will be “Simtech” If you place a chargeback with your credit card company (on purpose or by mistake) for any order that you placed and we shipped, there will be a $75.00 research fee charged to your account upon receiving the chargeback by our merchant provider to cover our investigative expenses to prove that you did make the purchase.

Simtech does not tolerate fraud, and all fraud, without exception, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. In addition, we will pursue civil legal action seeking any loss of income related to the fraud, including business, legal fees, collection costs, research costs, employee down time and loss of revenues. By placing an order with Simtech for private labeled product, you represent that you have the authority to lawfully use any trademarks, licensed graphics, logos, labels or art work incorporated into the labeling of the product. In the event that Simtech is named is any action by a third party based upon any violation of trademarks, licensed graphics, logos, labels or art work you have requested be incorporated, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify Simtech from any judgment, cost of defense or attorney fees suffered by Bay Island in such litigation or claim.

Simtech considers all unauthorized charge backs to be fraudulent. All frivolous chargeback's not only cost our employees time away from our usual and customary matters of conducting normal business, but cost us money, therefore: You agree that if you, the buyer, choose to do business with Simtech, and you file a charge back with your credit card company, and you do not win the charge back argument, you agree to pay us $75.00 for our time responding to the matter. You, the buyer, authorize us to charge this amount to your credit card. If this charge is rejected, Simtech will pursue collection or legal action to recoup all costs and expenses for our time associated with responding to the charge back in addition to any other fees explained above. You agree to reimburse us or any collection or legal representative we may appoint for any legal fees or costs your actions may make us incur.

Payment will not be considered final until all freight charges and if applicable, taxes billed to you have been paid. You may order samples from Simtech and receive a full refund if you return them within thirty (30) days and pay for all related shipping and handling charges.

Payment: You shall purchase Goods in accordance with Simtech standard price list in effect at the time of the order (less discounts, if any, agreed upon in writing). Prices are exclusive of all freight charges, sales or use taxes and other governmental charges. Late payment of any amount will be grounds for Simtech to discontinue performance under this terms and conditions of sale including billing for or retention and resale of any Goods identified to the contract at Simtech’s sole discretion. Any amounts due and not paid by the due date will be subject to a finance charge at a rate equal to the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate allowed by law. However, payment of such finance charge will not excuse or cure a breach or default for late payment. Returned checks will be subject to a $40.00 per check charge. All freight is F.O.B. point of origin. You remain responsible for all shipping and handling charges including, without limitation, failure by the consignee to pay shipping charges, failure by any third party to pay shipping charges, or an incorrect or invalid shipping account number. Simtech accepts American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard (please ask your sales representative for details).

Pricing: All prices are subject to change without notice. Prices featured in Simtech’s current price list only apply to orders paid on cash terms such as cash payments, pre paid orders, purchases paid by C.O.D., or with Simtech pre approved credit. Simtech assumes no responsibility and shall incur no liability whatsoever if price change notices are not received. In the event of new federal or state taxes or legislation affecting the costs of products or items, Simtech reserves the right to increase prices as it deems appropriate or necessary. Merchandise is subject to change or withdrawal, or may be temporarily or permanently out of stock. We assume no liability for delays or failure to deliver due to our inability to obtain supplies. Check with sales representatives regarding minimum order status.

Returns and Cancelled Orders: It is your responsibility to check for discrepancies in an order upon receipt. Returns must be authorized by Simtech in advance. Claims for returns for mis-shipped Goods must be made in accordance with the warranties in Simtech General Terms & Conditions of sale. Authorized returns must be accompanied by a return authorization form or number from Simtech. Returns without original corresponding invoice number(s) will be credited at the lowest published price. Cancelled orders or returns of unwanted merchandise must be approved in advance and will be subject to a 20% restocking fee plus applicable freight charges. Merchandise that is not Simtech’s will be returned to you at your expense or disposed of by Simtech. Discontinued or closeout items are not returnable. All returns must be prepaid. Please contact Simtech Customer Service for a return authorization and shipping address.

General Terms & Conditions of Sale

Orders for Simtech goods (the “Goods”) are subject to the following terms and conditions of sale. These terms and conditions of sale shall govern the sale of Goods from Simtech to you and/or the company you are authorized to represent (“you”). Simtech’s performance is expressly made conditional upon your agreement to these terms and conditions of sale. Any quotation of price, quantity and/or delivery time(s) of Goods shall be considered an offer of sale by Simtech solely limited to and subject to these terms and conditions. Any provisions or conditions of any purchase order or other document which are inconsistent with or in addition to these terms and conditions are hereby rejected and shall be inapplicable and not binding upon Simtech.

Warranties, Disclaimer, Limitations on Liability: Simtech warrants only that: (a) the Goods shall meet the quality standards as provided by Simtech on the delivery date, provided, you store and handle the delivered Goods in such a manner that meets or exceeds the storage and handling procedures utilized by Simtech; and, (b) the Goods will conform to the requirements of state, federal and local laws in the United States. You must provide Simtech with written notice of any warranty claims no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the applicable order of Goods. Failure to provide written notice within such 30 day period shall void Simtech’s warranties in their entirety. As Simtech’s sole responsibility and liability, and YOUR ONLY AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY for any breach or breaches of such warranties, Simtech shall, upon written notice from you, either (at Simtech’s sole option) replace the defective portion of the Goods, or accept return thereof and refund the price paid by you for the defective portion. Any misuse, improper handling, storage, use, modification or alteration of the Goods by you or any third party shall void the forgoing warranty. You shall remain entirely responsible for any shipments by you or your company for purposes of returning defective products or packages hereunder to Simtech, and all risk of loss or damage during shipment shall be born by you. Simtech will pay (or reimburse you for) reasonable shipping and handling charges limited to valid warranty claims.

You agree and acknowledge that any benefits derived from use or resale of the Goods will depend on factors which vary from business to business and which are not within Simtech’s control. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE PRODUCTS TO MEET YOUR, YOUR COMPANY’S OR ITS CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS, AND Simtech MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OR SALE OF THE GOODS IN YOUR BUSINESS. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY Simtech. Simtech EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE AND ANY IMPLIED INDEMNITIES. IN NO EVENT WILL Simtech BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE USE OR SALE OF GOODS BY YOU, OR ANY OTHER PARTY, OR FROM THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR USE OF ANYTHING MADE BASED ON THE GOODS, EVEN IF Simtech IS AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR INJURIES TO CONSUMERS DUE TO THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF Simtech. You agree that, regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or tort, including negligence, Simtech’s liability for damages claimed by you with respect to the Goods shall not exceed the payment received by Simtech from you for the applicable Goods subject to the claim. Regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or tort, including negligence, Simtech’s liability for damages claimed by third parties with respect to the Goods, as between Simtech and you shall not exceed the payment received by Simtech from you for the applicable Goods subject to the claim. No action, regardless of form, arising under this Agreement (other than an action for non-payment of any purchase prices or other amounts owed by you to Simtech), may be brought by either party more than one (1) year after the date of the alleged breach. Simtech shall not be liable for any failure to perform under this Agreement where such failure is due to any cause beyond Simtech’s control.

You hereby release and shall defend and hold Simtech and its owners and agents harmless from and against any actual or threatened claims, losses, liabilities (including without limitation any punitive damages and fines), costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable costs of litigation and attorneys’ fees) related to third party actions (a) in which it is determined that Simtech is not at fault; and/or (b) arising from or relating to any acts or omissions by you, your company or your customers.

Miscellaneous: Our relationship is one of independent contractors. No agency, employment, partnership or joint venture shall be created by or founded upon this Agreement. You shall not make or assign, or represent to any party, by implication or otherwise, that it may make or assign, any warranty or representation by, for or on behalf of Simtech, nor shall you attempt, or represent that it is entitled, to make any commitment, waiver or settlement on behalf of Simtech or to pledge the credit of Simtech. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to any conflicts of law principles to the contrary. The parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the federal courts sitting in Denver County, Colorado, unless no federal subject matter jurisdiction exists, in which case the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the appropriate State Court of Colorado. You agree not to object to such jurisdiction and venue, and hereby waive all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non convenience. Any notice or request hereunder shall be made in writing delivered in person to an authorized officer of the respective party or mailed or transmitted by cable or tele copier, for Simtech, to the current contact information on our website at www.BayIslandSportswear.com. And, for you, to the address Simtech has on file for you in your most recent approved credit application (unless changed by written notice of a different address) or address given at the time of order. Your rights hereunder are personal to you and the company you represent, and may not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by you, nor may any benefit hereunder inure to any trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, or successor, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Simtech, and any attempted assignment or transfer without such consent shall constitute a breach hereunder and shall be void. No omission or delay on the part of either party hereto in requiring due and punctual fulfillment of the obligations of the other party shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any of the rights of the omitting or delaying party unless such rights are waived in the particular instance in a writing delivered to the other party, and no such waiver shall apply to any other instance or obligation. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable to any extent in any context, it shall nevertheless be enforced to the maximum extent allowed by law and the parties’ fundamental intentions in that and other contexts, and the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

Credit Applications: The next step in the process of serving you as a Simtech client will be the complete Application process. You are responsible for the information furnished in the credit application and warrant that it is true, complete, and accurate. Simtech is authorized to obtain a credit report and other credit information on you for the purpose of evaluating your creditworthiness in connection with this credit application and agreement. You further agree to provide such additional financial information to Simtech, as it requests. You agree to pay all sums as they come due pursuant to invoiced payment terms.

You agree to pay a monthly late charge on past due balances of 1.5% (annual rate of 18%) or the maximum rate otherwise allowed by law; and further agree to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs incurred in enforcing this Agreement, including without limitation, fees and costs incurred in a bankruptcy proceeding, whether or not a lawsuit is filed. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Colorado and irrevocably agrees that venue may be placed in Denver County, Colorado, at the option of Simtech, Inc. and waive any objection you may have to such personal jurisdiction and/or venue. This agreement and the Terms and Conditions will be construed, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties will be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflicts of law principles.