Los presentes términos y condiciones (los “Términos) regirán (a) la compra, venta y utilización de todos los productos bovinos ofertados por ABS Global, Inc. o sus filiales (“ABS”), incluyendo pero sin limitar, bovinos, semen y embriones (“Germoplasma”), productos para el cuidado de ubres, certificados de crianza, servicios de crianza, servicios de gestión genética, servicios de gestión reproductiva y servicios de inseminación e implantación (en adelante, junto con el Germoplasma, los “Productos”), y (b) toda licencia de uso de materiales genéticos comprendidas en o derivadas de Germoplasma (en todo o en parte) o de su progenie, incluyendo todo ADN, RNA, proteína o cualquier material molecular o hereditario (“Materiales Genéticos”). Lea estos Términos cuidadosamente, ya que la utilización o compra de los Productos, por usted, por sus empleados o representantes en vuestro nombre (entiéndase colectiva o individualmente, “vuestro”), constituye vuestra confirmación y acuerdo para actuar conforme a los mismos y quedar vinculados por ellos. ABS se reserva el derecho a hacer cambios sobre estos Términos.
COMPRA Y ENVÍO (SHIPPING)
Mediante la realización de un pedido confirma que está autorizado para realizar la compra. Toda las ventas son finales, ni se pueden cancelar ni son reembolsables, salvo que se deduzca lo contrario de estos Términos. Todos los pedidos están sujetos a la aceptación por parte de ABS y a la disponibilidad en el momento del envío. Usted certifica que los padres de cualquier animal para el que compra certificados de crianza son los padres auténticos de dicho animal.
El pago tendrá lugar en los 30 días siguientes a la fecha de la factura; sujeto a la Política de Crédito de ABS. La exportación de Productos está prohibida sin el previo consentimiento por escrito de ABS. El pago del impuesto sobre las ventas es su responsabilidad y se aplicará a los pedidos de conformidad con la legislación fiscal aplicable. Debido a las diferentes leyes fiscales regionales, cualquier impuesto que aparezca en su formulario de pedido es una estimación y el impuesto definitivo será el que figure en la factura.
Todos los Productos se enviarán conforme a los Incoterms 2010 CPT (first carrier) al lugar indicado en el pedido. A excepción de lo establecido en estos Términos con respecto a los Materiales Genéticos, la titularidad de los Productos pasará al cliente desde el primer transportista.
UTILIZACIÓN
Los productos ABS están aprobados únicamente para su utilización en el ámbito de agricultura animal. La compra de Germoplasma está sujeta a una licencia no exclusiva, intransferible, no sub-licenciable, limitada y revocable para utilizar los Materiales Genéticos, sujeta a las siguientes restricciones:
El Germoplasma sólo se puede utilizar en animales de su propiedad o arrendados por usted con la intención de producir descendientes para su uso en una operación comercial de carne de ternera o de productos lácteos. El semen sexuado podrá utilizarse únicamente para la inseminación artificial de un solo bovino, con la intención de producir una sola descendencia. Usted no puede vender o trasmitir Germoplasma a terceros, o usar o analizar Germoplasma para el beneficio de terceros, sin el previo consentimiento por escrito de ABS.
Sin limitar la generalidad de lo anterior, el Germoplasma identificado por ABS Global, Inc. en su sitio web como NuEraTM sólo puede ser utilizado para crear un bovino de raza cruzada y usted no venderá, arrendará ni trasmitirá de ninguna otra manera a ningún tercero ninguna descendencia masculina derivada de NuEraTM, excepto para su sacrificio, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de ABS.
ABS se reserva todos los derechos sobre el Material Genético que no se otorgan expresamente a continuación. Todos los demás usos de los Materiales Genéticos están estrictamente prohibidos a menos que concurra consentimiento previo por escrito de ABS, incluyendo (pero sin limitación) el genotipado, la secuenciación, la clonación, la edición del genoma, el análisis o manipulación genética, el uso en programas de investigación públicos o privados, la producción de animales con el propósito de recolectar y vender su semen, o para cualquier otro uso de investigación o desarrollo.
La compra, recibo o utilización de germoplasma de los toros identificados como Icono Sires™ está sujeto a los términos y condiciones del programa Icono Sires™ que se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de ABS Global, Inc.
BREEDING SERVICES.
If you purchase Breeding Services from ABS, you are responsible, at your own cost, for preparing animals in accordance with ABS’s instructions. Additional fees may apply if animals are not properly prepared. You are responsible for Products not used during the Breeding Services, including fresh embryos. For any Breeding Services charged by pregnancy, pregnancy shall mean a positive pregnancy check (ultrasound or non-return) between 30 and 45 days post breeding, unless otherwise agreed by ABS. ABS may provide certain services through a subcontractor.
WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY.
ABS warrants that the Germplasm conforms to the description on the individual straw or ampule it is packaged in. Except as otherwise set out in these Terms, all Products provided by ABS are sold “AS IS”. ABS SPECIFICALLY GIVES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, HEALTH, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THESE TERMS AND TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED. ABS specifically disclaims any warranty of (a) the genetic make-up of the Product; (b) the performance of the Product, or the characteristics or performance of the offspring of the Product; and (c) the absence of pathogens from the Product. The warranty described above is contingent upon the proper use by you of the Products in line with industry standards and in compliance with these Terms and does not cover any Products which have been modified in any manner or subject to abuse, neglect, misuse or alteration. If a Product offered by ABS itself is not as described under such warranty, your sole remedy is to return it in unused condition and a credit up to the purchase price of the Product will be issued to your account. ABS attempts to be as accurate as possible in its Product descriptions. ABS does not warrant that Product descriptions, marketing materials, website content, or other information related to the Products is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER.
ABS, ITS AFFILIATES, AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND DISTRIBUTORS (“ABS PARTIES”) ENTIRE LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE PRODUCTS (WHETHER FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR FIDUCIARY DUTY) SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID TO ABS FOR THE PRODUCTS THAT ALLEGEDLY CAUSED THE LOSS, OR IF ABS SO ELECTS, REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY ABS PARTY BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, MULTIPLIED DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS SUSTAINED BY YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON, OR FOR ANY FAILURE OF COWS TO CALVE. YOU AGREE NOT TO ASSERT ANY NON-CONTRACTUAL CLAIM UNDER STATE LAW ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR PURCHASE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE, HANDLING, OR STORAGE OF PRODUCTS OR RELATED TO DEFECTS IN ANY STORAGE CONTAINERS OR TANKS CONTAINING PRODUCTS.
LIQUID NITROGEN NOTICE.
You shall transfer all Germplasm from shipping tanks to your own nitrogen tanks immediately upon receipt. You are responsible for providing and maintaining liquid nitrogen tanks, including nitrogen levels and tank operation at all times. ABS may provide liquid nitrogen services to customers as an ancillary service. Such services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Without limiting the foregoing, the ABS Parties shall not be responsible for any loss and/or damages, direct or indirect, arising out contract, tort, or fiduciary duty by providing liquid nitrogen to you. To the extent allowable by law, all liability for the supply, maintenance, or servicing of liquid nitrogen storage tanks is expressly disclaimed by ABS Parties.
DISTRIBUTORS.
ABS contracts with independent contractors, sales agents, authorized representatives, or other distributors (“Distributors”) from whom you may purchase Products directly. Distributors are not the agents, employees, or servants of ABS and are not authorized to contract for, or on behalf of, ABS. Because ABS does not control the Products after transfer to a Distributor, ABS disclaims all liability for the Products, services, actions, or work provided to you by Distributors.
INDEMITY.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold all ABS Parties harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in any way arising from, related to or in connection with (a) your use of ABS Products; (b) your breach or alleged breach of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property or privacy right; (d) your violation of any laws, rules, regulations, codes, statutes, ordinances or orders of any governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, including all regulatory, administrative and legislative authorities; and (e) any misrepresentation made by you.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
All intellectual property rights in the Germplasm and the genetic materials contained in or derived from the Germplasm (in whole or in part) or its progeny, including any DNA, RNA, protein or other molecular or hereditary materials (“Derivatives”) are the sole and confidential property of ABS and are treated by ABS as trade secrets. ABS grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, limited, revocable license to such intellectual property rights to use the Germplasm and Derivatives strictly as permitted under the “Use” section. Trademarks, logos and service marks on ABS materials, Products, websites, or elsewhere by ABS are registered and unregistered trademarks of ABS (“ABS Marks”). No license or right to use any ABS Mark is granted by these Terms. All other uses of ABS intellectual property (including the ABS Marks) are strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of ABS.
DATA & SOFTWARE.
Some Products allow you to download ABS owned or licensed software (“Software”) onto your computer or device, which may update automatically. ABS grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use the Software, solely in connection with the Products. To the extent any component of the Software is offered under a third-party sub-license, you must use that Software in compliance with the terms and policies of the third-party supplier, in addition to these Terms. Unless the following restrictions are prohibited by law, you agree not to reverse engineer or decompile the Software or Products, attempt to do so, or assist anyone in doing so. As part of ABS’s effort to continually improve its Product offerings, ABS employees or Distributors may collect data or information, including herd performance data, from your technology systems (“Data”). By permitting ABS employees or Distributors to access your Data, you grant ABS a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, worldwide license to use the Data for ABS business purposes. ABS understands that maintaining anonymity of your Data is important to your business operations, and will not use your Data in a way that discloses your individual or business identity to the public. Any data, reports, information or intellectual property created, generated or discovered by ABS from the Data (individually or in aggregate) is the sole property of ABS, and no ownership rights in such data, reports, information or intellectual property shall transfer to you or any third-party.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, statutes, ordinances or orders of any governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, including all regulatory, administrative and legislative authorities, including any anti-corruption and bribery law, policy or regulation, in connection with your purchase or use of the Products and in your dealings with ABS.
GOVERNING LAW.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Wisconsin, USA over any claim or matter arising out of or related to these Terms or your purchase or use of Products.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT & INTERPRETATION.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ABS, and supersede and replace any agreement, terms and conditions, or your purchase order or other ordering document related to the Products, except to the extent that such agreement is in writing, signed by both you and ABS (“Written Contract”). To the extent that the terms of a Written Contract conflict with these Terms, the terms of the Written Contract shall prevail. In the event these Terms differ from terms and conditions on ABS printed forms, these Terms shall prevail. In these Terms, the word “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”
WAIVER, SEVERABILITY & ASSIGNMENT.
ABS’s failure to enforce any provision of the Terms is not a waiver of its right to do so later. If a provision is found unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. You may not assign any of your rights under these Terms, and any such attempt shall be void. ABS may assign its rights to its affiliates or subsidiaries, or to any successor in interest of any business associated with ABS.
MODIFICATION.
ABS may revise these Terms from time to time, and will post the most current version on our website. You are bound by any revision and should review these Terms periodically. If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be severed and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining provision, and the parties shall substitute for the invalid provision a provision that most closely approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid provision.