Onsite Waste Technologies Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions Govern Customer’s acquisition and use of OnSite Waste Technology
(Company) services Capitalized Terms have the definitions set forth herein.
These terms and conditions were last updated on June 1, 2019. They are effective between customer and company as of the date of customer’s acceptance of them.
DEFINITIONS. For purposes of these terms and conditions, the terms defined in this Section shall have the respective meanings as follows:
- a) “Agreement” means the Purchase Order Form, as defined below, and these terms and conditions.
- b) “Boxes” means any waste collection receptacle used for storing waste as part of a Hauling agreement.
- c) “Company” means Bluestone Medical, Inc. dba OnSite Waste Technologies. d) “Contract Start Date” means, as to any Equipment, the date on which such Equipment is delivered.
- e) “Contract Value” means the average monthly charges applied to a customer’s account over the previous 6 months (or life to date if account is less than 6-months old) multiplied by the number of remaining months of the agreement.
- f) “Credit” means a monetary value placed on a customer’s billing account that will reduce the cost of some or all services provided to the Customer.
- g) “Transition Credit” means a Credit applied to a Customer’s billing account as part of the setup process and is meant to offset expenses the Customer may incur as part of the transition to Company’s Services.
- h) “Customer” means the individual or company agreeing to the terms as stated on the Purchase Order Form.
- i) “Medical Waste” means Regulated Medical Waste.
- j) “Monthly Charge” means the Monthly Charge specified in the Purchase Order Form or in Exhibit A of this document.
- k) “Promotional Pricing” means any discount offered to the customer as specified in in the Purchase Order Form or in Exhibit A of this document.
- l) “Purchase Order Form” means an ordering document or online order describing the term, price, other charges, and other information with respect to Containers or Services entered into by both the Company and Customer, including any addenda and supplements thereto.
- m) “Hauling” means a service in which waste is physically removed from a location using a truck or other vehicle
- n) “Pickup” means the act of removing waste from a customer location o) “Schedule” means the calendar of expected dates on which pickups occur as determined by the Package a customer is contracted to receive
- p) “Cycle” means a month period of time that begins on a specific date each month (e.g.; the 3rd of the month). Invoices are generated at the beginning of each monthly cycle. q) “Out of Cycle Service” means a customer requested service that is not part of the customer’s schedule
- r) “Services” means the products and services that are ordered by Customer under a Purchase Order Form or online purchasing portal or provided to Customer free of charge (as applicable) or under a free trial and made available to Company.
- TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement commences on the date the Customer first accepts it and continues for twelve (12) months or until all subscriptions hereunder have expired or have been terminated. The Agreement will automatically renew for a successive term unless of the same length unless either party provides the other party 60 days prior written notice of its intent not to renew before the renewal date. If Customer continues to use the Equipment past the expiration of any term, Customer shall be deemed to have renewed this Agreement for an additional term at the rates applicable for the new term.
- CHANGES TO SERVICES. In order to reflect the changing nature of Customer’s business, some scheduled services offered by Company may be changed on request. The terms and restrictions of these changes are reflected in the Purchase Order Form or in Exhibit A of this agreement. These changes may result in changes in charges incurred by customer. If services are changed mid-month, charges may pro-rated to account for partial months of services. In some cases, changes in services may result in overlaps in services. Unless otherwise specified, Customer is responsible for all prior Service costs or any overlapping costs. Unless specified in the Purchase Order, Company makes pricing changes Services at the beginning of the Cycle.
- SCHEDULES. Some services offered by the Company are offered on a schedule (e.g. weekly, bi-weekly, monthly). Some of these services may be charged on a flat monthly basis. This may result in the customer receiving more services in some months. Examples in the Purchase Order Form or in Exhibit A of this document. For the sake of clarity, weekly services may result in months having either 4 or 5 occurrences despite the cost being the same across all months. in the Purchase Order Form or in Exhibit A of this document. The number of occurrences in a month provides a basis for “Out of Cycle Services”. For example, in a month with 4 scheduled occurrences, a fifth occurrence would be considered “out of cycle”. In a month with 5 scheduled services, the sixth would be considered “out of cycle”.
- OWNERSHIP. Company is the owner of the Containers and shall continue at all times to have title to the Containers. Customer does not acquire, under this Agreement or otherwise, any right, title or interest to the Containers, except the right to use the Containers in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. As such, unless otherwise set forth herein, the Containers is, and shall remain at all times, the personal property of Company, regardless of how it is or may become attached or installed.
- PAYMENT. As full consideration for the right to Services, Customer shall pay to Company the Monthly Charge on a monthly basis beginning on the Contract Start Date. Invoices shall
- be due and payable within thirty (30) days of the invoice. Invoices not paid within 30 days of the invoice date shall be subject to interest charged at the rate of 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowable by law, whichever is lower, for every month the amount remains unpaid. Customer shall pay all of Company’s costs, including attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred in connection with the collection of past due amounts from Customer.
- TRANSITION CREDITS. Company may, at its discretion, apply a Credit to a Customer’s billing account to cover specific costs related to a Customer’s transition from a current provider to the Company. When Transition Credits are granted, as specified on the Agreement:
- They will be applied as an offset to “Monthly Charges” for a specific location.
- If any Transition Credits remain unapplied to services upon termination of the Agreement, they credits will have no monetary value to either Customer or Company.
- TERMINATION. Upon termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever. a. Customer shall promptly return any Equipment to Company.
- Except as specified in 9.c, If this agreement is terminated before the Equipment is shipped to Customer, all charges will be refunded to Customer. If this agreement is terminated after the Equipment is received by Customer or services started, Customer will be charged fifty percent (50%) of the average monthly invoice or Package rate(s) as specified on the Purchase Order Form multiplied by the months remaining in the Term.
- In any event, Customer will be responsible for any Charges incurred through the date the Equipment or services are received by Company.
- Additionally, for some services offered, such as pickup services, it may take up to a month to schedule equipment pickup and to fully cancel the service. Any termination of this Agreement, whether for breach or otherwise, shall not relieve Customer of any obligation accruing prior to such expiration or termination.
- WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. Customer acknowledges that the services provided hereunder is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis only, without warranty of any kind, and all express, implied or statutory warranties, conditions, representations, including but not limited to, the condition of the equipment, the implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, adequacy and noninfringement or warranty arising out of course of performance, course of dealing or usage or trade are excluded by company. Company does not warrant that the services will meet the requirements of any person and operate on an uninterrupted or error-free basis.
- LIMITED LIABILITY. In no event shall company be liable or obligated to customer in any manner for any special, non-compensatory, consequential, indirect, incidental, statutory or punitive damages of any kind, including, without limitation, lost profits and lost revenue, regardless of the form of action, whether contract, tort, negligence, strict product liability or otherwise, even if informed of or aware of the possibility of any such damages in advance. In no event shall company’s aggregate liability under this agreement exceed the aggregate amount of payments by customer to company hereunder or $10,000, whichever is less. The limitations set forth above shall be deemed to apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and notwithstanding the failure of the essential purpose of any limited remedies. The parties agree that the allocation of the risks of this agreement between the parties is reasonable. This allocation is reflected in the pricing of the equipment and is an essential element of the basis of the bargain between the parties.
- INDEMNIFICATION. Each party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party from and against any loss, cost, or damage of any kind (including reasonable outside attorneys’ fees) to the extent arising out of its breach of this Agreement, and/or its negligence or willful misconduct. For the sake of clarity, this includes reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, of whatever kind and nature (”claims”) arising out of the use of Services, including without limitation claims arising by contract or tort including negligence, strict liability or otherwise, regardless of where, how and by whom the Services were provided or any failure on the part of Customer to perform or comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement. If any claim is made against Customer or Company, the party receiving notice of such claim shall promptly notify the other, but the failure of such person receiving notice so to notify the other shall not relieve Customer of any obligation under this Agreement. This indemnity shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Agreement.
- INSURANCE. Customer shall hold Company harmless from all claims, demands and suits arising out of the performance of Customer’s obligations hereunder or for any other damages to Customer, Company or any third party that could have been covered by obtaining proper insurance.
- TAXES. Customer shall pay all applicable license and registration fees, sale and use taxes, personal property taxes and all other taxes and charges relating to the ownership, leasing, rental, sale, purchase, possession or use of the Equipment as part of the monthly payment or as billed by Company.
- REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. Customer represents, warrants, and/or covenants to Company that: a) Customer has the authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) the person executing this Agreement on behalf of Customer has been duly authorized and has all required corporate approvals if applicable; (c) by entering into this Agreement, Customer is not in violation of any laws or agreements applicable to Customer; (d) Customer’s obligations under this Agreement are absolute and shall continue in full force and effect regardless of the inability of Customer to use the Services for any reason.
- USE OF TRADEMARK Customer consents to Company’s use of its name and logo for the purposes of press releases and Company’s client list (which may be published on its website, and in hard copy materials, or displayed in Company facilities). Client may use the Company name and logo for the same purposes.
- DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
- Company may declare Customer in default under this Agreement if: (i) Customer fails to pay any obligations; (ii) Customer breaches any representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement; (iii) Customer becomes insolvent or ceases to do business as a going concern; (iv) a bankruptcy petition is filed by or against Customer and the petition is not dismissed within forty five (45) days of the filing date; (v) there are any material adverse change to Customer’s financial condition or any material changes in the ownership of Customer; or (vi) Customer defaults under any other agreement or contract with Company or an affiliate of Company.
- Upon the occurrence of one or more of the above events of default, Company may do one or more of the following: (i) declare all obligations under this Agreement immediately due and payable; (ii) require Customer to return the Boxes and/or (iv) pursue any other remedy available at law or in equity. If Customer fails to promptly return the Boxes upon demand by Company, Company may peacefully take possession of the Boxes without notice to or consent of Customer. Waiver of any default shall not be a waiver of any other or subsequent default.
- If Company incurs any actual attorney’s fees or other costs and expenses in connection with the enforcement, assertion, defense or preservation of Company’s rights and remedies under this Agreement, Customer shall pay all of such fees, costs or expenses to Company, or if prohibited by law, such lesser sum as may be permitted.
- COMPLIANCE & INSPECTION. Customer shall comply with all governmental laws, regulations, requirements and rules, including without limitation environmental and licensing. The Customer acknowledges that they are responsible for ensuring that their business is in compliance with all applicable regulations for their practice, including but not limited to; training, internal processes, treatment and disposal of all medical waste.
- FURTHER ASSURANCES. Customer shall execute all documents and take all further actions requested by Company to protect Company’s interests under this Agreement. If an individual is signing on behalf of Customer that individual represents that he or she has authority to bind the Customer.
- FORCE MAJEURE. Customer agrees that Company is not liable for any error, interruption, delay or failure occasioned by any circumstances beyond Company’s control including but not limited to acts of God, discrepancies or ambiguities in any orders, weather, failure of utilities or communication media, strikes, industrial sabotage, war, governmental interference, and error, delay or insolvency.
- MISCELLANEOUS.
- NOTICE. Any consent, notice or report required or permitted to be given or made under this Agreement shall be deemed effective when given in writing and (a) personally delivered, (b) received through certified mail, return receipt requested, or (c) received by nationally recognized overnight delivery, sent to the addresses set forth on the Purchase Order Form, or to such other address as the addressee shall have last furnished in writing to the addressor.
- ASSIGNMENT. Customer may not assign or otherwise transfer (whether voluntarily, by operation of law or otherwise) this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Company. Any permitted assignee shall assume all obligations of Customer under this Agreement. Any purported assignment or transfer by Customer in violation of this Section shall be void. Company may assign or otherwise
- ARBITRATION. In the event of any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including any action in tort, contract or otherwise, at equity or at law, and any claims of alleged breach, including, without limitation, any matter with respect to the meaning, effect, validity, termination, interpretation, or enforcement of this Agreement (a “Dispute”), such Disputes shall be resolved as follows: (a) any Party may initiate mediation proceedings by writing a letter to the other Party setting forth the particulars of the Dispute, the terms of the Agreement that are involved, and the suggested resolution of the Dispute. If the Dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days after delivery of the initial written letter setting forth the particulars of the Dispute, any such Party may submit such Dispute privately and confidentially to binding arbitration in California by one arbitrator mutually agreed upon (or, if none appointed pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association), subject to the arbitrator executing an appropriate confidentiality agreement. The result of any such arbitration shall be binding but shall not be made public unless necessary to confirm same after non-compliance by a party; (b) the costs and expenses of such arbitration, including reasonable attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of the arbitrator, shall be borne by the losing Party to such arbitration; (c) any Party may apply to a California court having jurisdiction hereof and seek injunctive relief so as to maintain the status quo until such time as the arbitration award is rendered or the Dispute is otherwise resolved. The foregoing provisions shall not be interpreted to require Company to submit to mediation or arbitration prior to exercising Company’s right, if any, to pursue equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction at any time or to terminate this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof.
- GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof. Customer consents and agrees that the courts of California and the United States District Court for California shall have personal jurisdiction over Customer, as well as subject matter jurisdiction with respect to any provision of this Agreement and shall be the exclusive forums for any litigation arising out of or relating to this Agreement.
- AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be amended, or any term hereof modified, only by a written instrument duly executed by both Parties.
- WAIVER. The waiver by a Party of any right hereunder, or of any failure to perform or breach by the other Party hereunder, shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right hereunder or of any other breach or failure by the other Party hereunder whether of a similar nature or otherwise.
- COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. For the purposes of executing this Agreement, the Parties agree: (i) a document signed and transmitted electronically or by facsimile shall be treated as an original document; (ii) the signature of any party on such document shall be considered as an original signature; (iii) the document transmitted shall have the same effect as a counterpart thereof containing original signatures; and (iv) at the request of Company, Customer, who executed this Agreement and transmitted the signatures electronically or by facsimile, shall provide the original signature to Company.
- SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof, whether in whole or in part, for any reason, will not affect the remaining provisions, and all terms and conditions will be construed in all respects as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision(s) were omitted.
- ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all previous and contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings that exist or may have existed between the Parties regarding such subject matter. There are no oral statements, representations, warranties, undertakings or other agreements between the Parties.
transfer this Agreement without the prior written consent of Customer.