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BROADCOM STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. APPLICABILITY
These terms and conditions (Terms”) govern the sale by Broadcom of
Broadcom Products and/ or license of its Software to the customer
identified in a Broadcom order acknowledgement form or in Broadcoms
valid quotation (“Customer”). Thes e Terms , togethe r with any s peci al terms
provided on Broadcom’s vali d quotation, consti tute the ex cl usi v e and entire
agreement between Broadcom and Customer and may not be changed
except by an amendment signed by Broadcom’s and the Customer’s
authorized representatives. Except to the extent Customer has a written,
signed, separate agreement with Broadcom governing the purchase and
sale of Products and/or licensing of Software, (a “Customer Agreement”),
these Terms supersede any previous communications, representations or
agreements between the parties, regarding the sale of Products and the
license of Software. Broadcom's acceptance of Customer's order is
conditioned upon Cust omer’s accept ance of these T erms regardles s of the
form and timing of Customer’s acceptance. Customer’s additional or
different terms and conditions will not apply and are deemed rejected by
Broadcom. Customer’s purchase of Products and/or license of Software
constitutes Customer’s acceptance of these Terms.
“Application Software” means all computer programs, code and related
documentation that are not Firmware and which include, without
limitation, software that p erforms one or more sp ecific task s directly for
the end use r (or f or othe r softwar e appl icati ons) and updat es, upgrad es
and documentation related thereto provided by Broadcom.
Broadcom” means Avago Technologies International Sales Pte.
Limited (Reg#200512231E) or an affiliate thereof that accepts the
Customer’s order, whichever is the case; provided that with respect to
intellectual property rights, or the licensing of any Product-related
technology or Software, “Broadcom” means Avago Technologies
General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Reg. # 2005-12430D), or an affiliate
thereof that holds the relevant intellectual property rights.
Firmware ” means c om pute r p rog ram s and/or data st ruc tures emb edded
or running on a Product to enable its basic operation and updates,
upgrades and documentation related thereto provided by Broadcom.
“Product” means, as provided by Br oadcom to Cus tomer, any hardware
product and its associated Firmware.
"Standard Product" means a Product based on Broadcom published
Specific ati ons that are routi nely offer ed for sal e by Broadcom to a broad
base of customers.
"Custom Product" means either (i) a Standard Product modified per
Customer requi rements or non-publi shed (limi ted release ) standards; or
(ii) a Product designed, configured, tested or manufactured to meet
Customer requirements.
“Software means Firmware and Application Software.
“Force Majeure” means any act or occurrence that is beyond
Broadcom’s reasonable control, including, but not limited to, fire, flood,
earthquake or other natural disaster, shortages of materials, labor
disputes, war or civil disturbance, declared acts of terrorism, disruption
of normal pro duction, inadequate yield of P roducts despite reas onable
efforts, or an interruption of the means of transportation.
2. ORDERS
If Customer would like to purchase Products or license Software, it must
submit a purchase order to Broadcom. No order will be binding on
Broadcom unless and until the customer receives a written
acknowledgment sent by electronic or other means. Orders must specify
delivery dates within six (6) months from order date unless otherwise
agreed or indicated on the quotation.
Minimum line order values of twenty five hundred United States Dollars
($2,500.00 USD) will apply unless otherwise stated in Broadcom’s valid
quotation. Other minimum o rder an d pack aging qua ntity requi rements may
also apply.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Broadcom, Products
purchased and Sof tware li censed ar e only t o be distributed by Broa dcom’ s
authorized dist ributors unless such P roducts and/or Softw are are or will be
integrated in or used in conjunction with Customer’s products which
include or use Broadc om hardware Products. Custome r agrees that it will
not purchase Products and license Software from any source other than
Broadcom or a Broadcom authorized distributor unless such Products
and/or Software are or will be integrated in or used i n conjunction with the
applicable vendor’s product.
3. PRICES
Prices and currency are as stated on Broadcoms valid quotation. Prices
exclude delivery charges and are valid for the period indicated on the
quotation. If special shipping instructions are agreed Broadcom will bill
additional charges separately.
Prices exclude any sales, value added, GST, withholding, or other tax, or
customs duties or fees, which Customer shall pay in addition to the
purchase price if applicable. If Customer claims exemption from tax,
Customer must provide a certificate of exemption acceptable to the
relevant taxing authority.
Customer shall provide VAT-ID numbers to support VAT exemptions of
intra-community supplies where appropriate as governed by applicable
national legislation. Customer shall notify Broadcom immediately if the
VAT-ID number provided becomes invalid or is changed or amended in
any way. Broadcom reserves the right to retroactively charge VAT if VAT
has been incorrectly exempted.
Broadcom may increase prices of Products and Application Software
scheduled for shipment upon written notice to Customer. Customer may
reject such price increase in writing in which case Broadcom may cease
filling any Customer orders for the affected Products and/or Application
Software with no further obligations to Customer. If Broadcom does not
receive a written rejection within ten (10) days following the notice the price
increase will become effective at the end of such ten (10) days.
4. DELIVERY
Broadcom wi ll endeavor to ship for D elivery on Broadcom’ s acknowledged
delivery date (“Acknowledged Date”). "Delivery" occurs when Broadcom
places Product and/or Application Software at Customer’s or Customer’s
representative’s disposal in accordance with the Incoterms or other
shipping terms s peci fi ed by B roadco m i n its written order ack nowled gmen t .
Broadcom may make partial deliv eries, which may be separately inv oiced.
Delivery delay will not relieve the Customer of its obligation to pay for
Products or Application Software or to accept subsequent deliveries. If
Broadcom ca nnot meet the Ac knowledged Date, Customer an d Broadcom
may agree to alternati v e arrang emen ts . In the abs ence of suc h agre ement ,
Customer’s sole remedy is to cancel any portion of an order that Broadcom
cannot deliver in compliance with the Acknowledged Date.
Any lead times or shipment dates (requested and/or quoted) provided by
Broadcom are estimates only and Broadcom is not liable for any loss,
damage, costs or expens es for a ny fai l ure to deli ver i n acc ordance wit h the
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given lead time or shipment date. Broadcom may deliver the Products in
installments. In the event that Broadcom’s ability to supply Product
becomes constrained, Broadcom may, as Broadcom deems reasonable,
reduce quantities or delay shipments to Customer and may allocate
production and delivery among its customers.
In the event of shipment errors, such as wrong Product, Application
Software, quantity, or shipment to the wrong location, Customer must
notify Broadcom within thirty (30) days from invoice date. Broadcom will
then verify the claim and ship replacement parts or correct the error, as
appropriate.
5. TRANSFER OF TITLE AND ACCEPTANCE
Subject to Section 9, ti tle and risk of loss and damage to Products will pass
to Customer upon Delivery. The Products and Software are deemed
accepted upon Deliv ery. Broadcom reserves, and Custom er hereby grants
to Broadcom, a purchase money security interest in all Products shipped to
Customer (and al l resulting proceeds) until Broadcom receives payment i n
full for those P roducts and any related charges, and any account balance
in Broadcom’s favor, including subsequent claims, has been cleared.
Broadcom may file a financing statement with appropriate authorities to
perfect Broadcom’s security interest. At Broadcom’s request, Customer
shall promptly execute all documents necessary to protect Broadcom’s
interest in the secured property.
6. PAYMENT
Unless otherwise specified, upon Broadcom’s credit approval, payment is
due thirty (30) days from invoice date. Broadcom reserves the right to
charge a fee on late payments cal culated at the rate of two percent (2.0%)
per month or the maximum amount allowable by law, whichever is less,
unless agreed othe rwise. All payments shal l be made in U.S. dollars. Each
shipment (including partial shipments) will constitute an independent
transaction an d wil l be separ atel y i nv oic ed. Customer shall pay for sa me in
accordance with the specified payment terms without regard to other
shipments, de duction, or setoff. Broadcom may change credit or payment
terms at Broadcoms discretion if Customer’s financial condition or
previous payment record so warrant. Broadcom may discontinue
performance if Customer fails to pay any sum due, or if Customer fails to
cure any other breach of this or any other Broadcom agreement after ten
(10) days’ prior written notice of the breach. Customer shall reimburse
Broadcom any expenses Broadcom incurs in collecting any outstanding
amount due (including without limitation, attorneys’ fees).
7. RESCHEDULED DELIVERY, NO RETURNS
Customer may not c ancel orders o r Delivery of any Product or Appl ication
Software. No reschedule of Delivery is allowed, unless Broadcom gives
prior permission. Customers may not return Products or Application
Software, excep t as provided in Section 8 (Warranty) and as permitted b y
applicable law.
8. WARRANTY
Except as ot herwise required by law, the following war ranties will appl y to
Products and Software paid for by Customer (and not to indirect
purchasers and users):
Broadcom warrants against material defects in the production units of the
Product and workmanship during the Warranty Period. Broadcom further
warrants that, during the Warranty Period, Product will substantially
conform to Broadcom’s relevant published technical or functional
specifications in effect on the date Broadcom ships Customer’s order
(“Specifications”).
Broadcom warrants that Software will not fail to execute its programming
instructions due to defects in materials and workmanship when properly
installed and used on the hardware designated by Broadcom during the
Warranty Period. Broadcom further warrants that, during the Warranty
Period, Software will substantially conform to Specifications. Broadcom
does not warrant that Software will operate in hardware and software
combinations selected by Customer, or meet requirements specified by
Customer.
For purposes of t hi s Sec ti on 8, “Warrant y Peri od” means the pe riod of ti me
beginning with shipment and continuing (i) one year for Product and (ii)
ninety (90) days for Application Software. In the event that Broadcom
confirms defect s or non-co nfor manc e to Spec if ic ati ons during t he Wa rranty
Period, Broadcom wi ll, at i ts option, r epair or repl ace the aff ected Prod ucts
or Application Software, or refund the net purchase price of the affected
Products or Application Software. Customer shall abide by Broadcom’s
policies concerning return of materials.
Some Products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in
performance. Unless Broadcom otherwise agrees in writing, Broadcom
may make process or materials changes affecting the performance or
other characteristics of Product and Application Software. Product and
Application Software supplied after such a change will continue to meet
Broadcom’s published Specifications, but may not be identical to Product
or Application Software supplied as samples or under prior orders.
The above warranti es do not apply t o and Broadcom makes no warranties
with respect to: die, or any other Products or Application Software which
are not finished and fully encapsulated, including prototypes, reference
designs and software; defects resulting from improper or inadequate
maintenance; higher assembly, use with Customer or third party supplied
software, interfacing or supplies; unauthorized modification; improper use
or operation outside of the Specifications; abuse, negligence, accident,
loss or damage in transit; improper site preparation; unauthorized
maintenance or repair. Broadcom does not warrant that any Software is
error free or that Customer will be able to operate the Software without
problems or i nterrupti ons. Broadcom does not warrant that t he Softwar e or
any equipment, sy stem or network on which such Soft ware is used will be
free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack.
PRODUCTS AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE WHICH ARE NOT
FINISHED OR FULLY ENCAPSULATED ARE SOLD STRICTLY “AS IS.
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER
WARRANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED IN THIS
SECTION, ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED,
WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, SOFTWARE, SERVICE, OR
OTHER ITEMS DELIVERED UNDER THESE TERMS, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NON-
INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
DISCLAIMED.
9. LICENSES
Broadcom and its third party suppliers own and retain all rights, title and
interest in th e Sof t war e. Thi rd party suppliers may p rotec t thei r ri ghts i n th e
Firmware and Application Software in the event of any violation of
applicable license terms. Software provided by Broadcom to Customer is
licensed, not sold.
Subject to Section 2, Broadcom grants Customer a non-transferable,
worldwide, non-exclusive limited license to use, perform, display,
reproduce and distribute the Software in accordance with the
documentation provided therewith and solely as incorporated into, or for
use in connection with, other hardware Products (and not for use on a