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Terms & conditions of sale
The terms that apply to every order from Jones Wholesale Lumber Company, Inc.
- Acceptance. Acceptance of your order by Jones Wholesale Lumber (JWL) is subject to these terms and conditions and is expressly conditioned on your consent to any terms that differ from or add to your order. Taking possession of the products, yourself or through an agent, is evidence of consent. Any different or additional terms in a proposed order or other document are objected to and superseded by these terms.
- Payment. All accounts are due and payable at Lynwood, California 30 days after the invoice date and are past due thereafter. JWL may charge a late payment of 1½% per month or the highest rate permitted by law. Buyer pays collection costs on overdue accounts, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Returns. Subject to our approval, and excluding special order and milled items, material in good saleable condition may be returned for credit. Return requests must be made within 30 days of receipt and accompanied by the receiver. Accepted returns are subject to reloading and cartage costs as applicable and a minimum 15% restocking charge.
- Claims and warranty. Claims regarding errors in quantity or quality, or any other matter, must be made within five working days of receipt. JWL's liability is limited to a refund or credit not exceeding the purchase price. JWL makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and no warranties, express or implied, beyond the description of the goods on the receiver. Any other express warranty is valid only in writing signed by JWL.
- Delivery. JWL delivers to the curb only; trucks cross curbs and sidewalks at Buyer's risk. Risk of loss passes to Buyer on delivery to the carrier, except where delivery is made in JWL vehicles. Delivery charges in JWL vehicles are taxable under state law.
- Liability. Buyer agrees to hold JWL harmless from liability based on negligence or strict liability in connection with the sale and use of the products. JWL is not liable for delay caused by defects, loss of use, indirect, special or consequential damages, or charges incurred without its prior written consent.
- Compliance. If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions are unaffected. JWL makes no representation that its products conform to any federal, state or local law, code or standard except as specified in writing as part of the contract. Prices do not include inspections, permits or inspection fees.
- Shipping dates. Shipping dates are approximate and depend on prompt receipt of all order information. JWL will make its best efforts to meet scheduled dates but is not responsible for delays beyond its reasonable control, nor for any loss resulting from failure to deliver.
- F.O.B.. Shipments are F.O.B. point of shipment. Freight is prepaid and billed as a separate invoice line, based on the charge from the point of manufacture to the destination.