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MCA Terms & Conditions
Terms
and Conditions of Sale
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY! IT CONTAINS VERY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS,
AS WELL AS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU.
This Agreement contains the terms and conditions that apply to your purchase
from the MCA Computer Systems, dba MCA Computer Systems, wholly owned by
MCA Computer Corporation entity named on the invoice ("MCA Computer
Corporation") that will be provided to you ("Customer") on orders
for computer systems, related products and/or services and support sold in the
United States. By accepting delivery of the computer systems, other products
and/or services and support described on that invoice, Customer agrees to be
bound by and accepts these terms and conditions. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
APPLY (i) UNLESS THE CUSTOMER HAS SIGNED A SEPARATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MCA
COMPUTER CORPORATION INC, IN WHICH CASE THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN.
These terms and conditions are subject to change without prior written notice at
any time, in MCA Computer Corporation sole discretion.
Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY SALES THERE UNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS RULES
Payment Terms; Orders; Quotes; Interest. Terms of payment are within MCA
Computer Corporation sole discretion, and unless otherwise agreed to by MCA
Computer Corporation, payment must be received by MCA Computer Corporation
prior to MCA Computer Corporation acceptance of an order. Payment
for the products and services and support will be made by credit card, wire
transfer, or some other prearranged payment method unless credit terms have been
agreed to by MCA Computer Corporation. Invoices are due and payable within the
time period noted on the invoice, measured from the date of the invoice.
MCA Computer Corporation may invoice parts of an order separately. Customer
agrees to pay interest on all past-due sums at the highest rate allowed by
law.
Title; License; Risk of Loss. Title to products passes from MCA Computer
Corporation to Customer on shipment from MCA Computer Corporation facility. Loss
or damage that occurs during shipping by a carrier selected by MCA Computer
Corporation is MCA Computer Corporation responsibility. Loss or damage that
occurs during shipping by a carrier selected by Customer is Customer's
responsibility. Customer is responsible for obtaining any and all software
licenses required by the manufacturer. The customer is held responsible
for obtaining all legal right to use licenses required by the respective
manufacturer. MCA is not responsible and will not held liable for customers
responsibility to obtain the licenses required by the manufacturer. We are not
an Authorized Sun Reseller
Warranties. MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
EXCEPT THOSE STATED IN THIS SECTION AND IN MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION APPLICABLE
WARRANTY STATEMENT IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF THE INVOICE. ANY SUCH WARRANTIES
WILL BE EFFECTIVE, AND MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION WILL BE OBLIGATED TO HONOR
ANY SUCH WARRANTIES, ONLY UPON MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION RECEIPT OF PAYMENT
IN FULL FOR THE ITEM TO BE WARRANTED. MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF' MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MCA
COMPUTER CORPORATION RESPONSIBILITY FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS IS LIMITED
TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION APPLICABLE
WARRANTY STATEMENT IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF THE INVOICE. MCA Computer
Corporation reserves the right to modify its warranty at any time, in its
sole discretion.. MCA Computer Corporation Inc does not warrant any software
under this Agreement. Warranties, if any, for the software are contained in the
license agreement that governs its purchase and use.
Returns; Exchanges; Cancellation Policies.
International Orders and shipping associated with international
orders-returns is always at the customers expense.
MCA Computer Corporation is proud of its solid history and continued
excellence in customer care and satisfaction. That is why we offer our customers
a 7 day money back guarantee on unopened product, and a 30 day guarantee against
defects. New items are not returnable. However, these guarantees are subject to
the following conditions:
There is a 15% restocking fee for all returns (shipping and labor/service is
non-refundable). All returns must be in re-salable condition.
Any and all Refunds are given based on Current Market Price or Sale Price
whichever is less.
Defective Product Exchange is returned to MCA Computer Corporation at
customer expense. All Products then sent to the customer will be sent via ground
shipments. Any upgrade to that shipment for any reason will be incurred at the
customers expense.
(i) All product returns must have a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number issued by MCA Computer Corporation. Contatct rma@mcac.com
for assistance.
(ii) There will be a 15% restocking fee on all unopened returns. Items must
be returned in a re-saleable condition. New items that have been opened, used or
packaging seal has been broken are not returnable.
(iii) All Special Order Items & Custom Configured Systems are not
returnable, unless with prior MCA authorization within 7 days of invoice date
(iv) Products that are inoperable at first use are eligible for a Dead On
Arrival (DOA) return up to 30 days from the date of the invoice. Items suspected
to be defective but are later found to be operable by MCA Computer Corporation
technicians are charged out at an hourly rate of $29.00 an hour, not to exceed
20% of the original item cost. The customer will be charged this testing fee and
the found to be operable item will be returned to the buyer, at the buyer's
expense. If, however, the part is found to be defective, a replacement will
immediately be sent to the Buyer at no extra cost. All original packaging,
components and manuals must be included with returned products.
(v) Purchases made after an item has been discounted or of items listed under
the "Specials" category may not be eligible for return. Please verify
the status of the item with your sales associate at the time of purchase.
(vi) For all Defective Product returns, the customer prepays return shipping.
MCA Computer Corporation will pay freight to the Customer
(viii) MCA Computer Corporation does not offer price protection on products
that have already shipped. Any return of a product that has had a price drop is
processed at the then current price.
(ix)Shipping is never refundable.
(x) Damaged or missing product must be notified within 48 hours upon receipt
of package.
We thank you for your cooperation.
Limitation of Liability. MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION DOES NOT ACCEPT
LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY FOR
PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST OR CORRUPTED DATA OR SOFTWARE,
OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION WILL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED
HEREIN. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES BOTH TO PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AND
SUPPORT CUSTOMER PURCHASES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. CUSTOMER AGREES THAT FOR ANY
LIABILITY RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES BUNDLED WITH THE
PRODUCTS, MCA COMPUTER CORPORATION IS NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AMOUNT
OF DAMAGES ABOVE THE AGGREGATE DOLLAR AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PURCHASE
OF PRODUCTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. CUSTOMER AGREES THAT FOR ANY LIABILITY RELATED
TO THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES NOT BUNDLED WITH PRODUCTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, MCA
COMPUTER CORPORATION IS NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF
DAMAGES ABOVE THE AGGREGATE DOLLAR AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PURCHASE OF
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
Dispute Resolution The parties will attempt to resolve any claim, or
dispute or controversy (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) against MCA
Computer Corporation, its agents, employees, successors, assigns or affiliates
(collectively for purposes of this paragraph, "MCA Computer
Corporation" ) arising out of or relating to this Agreement, MCA Computer
Corporation advertising, or any related purchase (a "Dispute" )
through face to face negotiation with persons fully authorized to resolve the
Dispute or through mediation utilizing a mutually agreeable mediator, rather
than through litigation. If the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute
through negotiation or mediation within a reasonable time after written notice
from one party to the other that a Dispute exists, the Dispute will be settled
by binding arbitration in accordance with the then current CPR Rules for
Non-Administered Arbitration. The Arbitration will be conducted before three (3)
independent and impartial arbitrators. MCA Computer Corporation will
appoint one (1) arbitrator and the other party or parties will appoint one (1)
arbitrator. The two (2) appointed arbitrators will then select a third
arbitrator, who shall be the presiding arbitrator. The arbitration hearing shall
take place in Irvine, California and will be governed by the United States
Federal Arbitration Act to the exclusion of any inconsistent state laws. The
arbitrators shall base their award on the terms of this Agreement, and will
follow the law and judicial precedents that a United States District Judge
sitting Orange County, California would apply to the Dispute. The arbitrators
shall render their award in writing and will include the findings of fact and
conclusion of law upon which their award is based. Judgment upon the arbitration
award may be entered by any court of competent jurisdiction. The existence or
results of any negotiation, mediation or arbitration will be treated as
confidential. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party will have the right to
obtain from a court of competent jurisdiction a temporary restraining order,
preliminary injunction or other equitable relief to preserve the status quo or
prevent irreparable harm, although the merits of the underlying Dispute will be
resolved in accordance with this paragraph.
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