General Terms and Conditions of Purchase

Buyer: [Company Name] · Effective for all Purchase Orders issued by Buyer

1. Acceptance

These terms apply to all purchase orders issued by Buyer and are deemed accepted by Supplier upon acknowledgment or delivery of goods/services, whichever comes first.

2. Pricing and Payment

Prices are as stated on the purchase order and are firm unless otherwise agreed in writing. Payment terms: [e.g. Net 30 from invoice date], unless a purchase order specifies otherwise.

3. Delivery

Time is of the essence. Supplier will deliver per the schedule stated on the purchase order. Late delivery may result in order cancellation without liability to Buyer.

4. Inspection and Rejection

Buyer may inspect goods upon receipt and reject any that do not conform to the purchase order's specifications, at Supplier's expense for return/replacement.

5. Warranties

Supplier warrants that goods are free from defects, fit for their intended purpose, and free of any third-party IP infringement claims.

6. Indemnification

Supplier will indemnify Buyer against claims arising from Supplier's breach of these terms, defective goods, or IP infringement.

7. Cancellation

Buyer may cancel any purchase order prior to shipment without penalty, unless otherwise stated on the specific purchase order.

8. Governing Terms

These General Terms and Conditions govern unless expressly superseded in writing by a signed agreement between the parties.

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*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. When a supplier's own terms and conditions conflict with a buyer's terms like these (the "battle of the forms"), which set of terms actually governs is a genuinely unsettled area of contract law in many jurisdictions — a signed master agreement referencing these terms explicitly is more reliable than relying on a purchase order alone.*