Terms and Conditions of Sale and Purchase
Effective Date: July 28, 2025
Applicable to Allstate Paper Box Company, LLC and Trenton Corrugated Products (collectively, the “Seller”)
Terms of Sale:
1. Estimates and Quotes
- All quotes provided by Seller are based on current costs and are subject to change without notice. Quotes are valid only for the period specified in the estimate and are not binding until a purchase order is received and accepted in writing by the Seller.
- Any special charges for delivery, additional services, or unique specifications will be included in the quote or noted separately.
- By requesting a quote or estimate, the customer (“Buyer”) acknowledges that no work will begin until a formal purchase order, final artwork, and written approval are received by the Seller.
2. Order Acceptance and Confirmation
- All orders are subject to formal written acceptance by the Seller. No order is binding until confirmed via order acknowledgment.
- Once accepted, production lead times begin upon receipt of final, approved artwork. Any delays in artwork submission or revisions will impact delivery dates.
- Pre-production changes must be submitted in writing and may result in revised pricing or timelines.
- The Seller reserves the right to reject any order at its sole discretion.
- Orders cannot be changed once materials are ordered.
- Order cancellation requests made after materials have been purchased are subject to cancellation charges for costs incurred.
3. Payment Terms
- All invoices are payable within the terms listed on the invoice (standard is Net 30 unless otherwise stated).
- Late payments may be subject to interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (or the maximum permitted by law).
- Buyer agrees to pay all collection costs, including legal fees, for past-due accounts.
- Acceptable payment methods include ACH, check, or credit card (note: credit card payments may incur a processing fee).
4. Delivery and Risk of Loss
- Buyer is responsible for payment of freight and transportation if arranging transportation.
- Buyer is responsible for providing accurate and complete delivery instructions, including any special requirements or restrictions if seller arranges transportation. Failure to do so may result in delivery delays or additional charges, for which seller will not be held liable.
- Risk of loss transfers to Buyer upon pickup or delivery if shipment arranged through seller.
- Delivery dates provided via confirmations are estimates only and are not guaranteed unless explicitly agreed upon in writing.
For Allstate Paper Box, LLC.
- Unless stated otherwise in writing, all sales are FOB Plant of the Seller’s facility.
For Trenton Corrugated Products
- Unless stated otherwise in writing, all sales are FOB Destination
5. Inspection and Claims
- Buyer must inspect goods immediately upon receipt.
- Claims for defects, damage, or shortages must be submitted in writing within 3–5 business days of delivery, depending on agreement, with supporting photographic evidence.
- Failure to report issues within the specified period constitutes acceptance of the goods.
6. Returns
- Due to the custom nature of the products, returns are not accepted unless goods are defective or materially non-conforming to approved specifications.
- Return authorization must be obtained in writing prior to any return.
7. Title and Tooling
- Title to finished goods passes upon full payment.
- Unless otherwise agreed upon, tooling not used for (3) years may be deemed inactive and consequently may be disposed of by Seller without prior notice or obligation to replace.
- Intellectual property rights to custom tooling, dies, and processes remain with Seller unless agreed otherwise in writing.
8. Warranty and Limitation of Liability
- Seller warrants that products will materially conform to agreed specifications at the time of delivery.
- This warranty excludes defects resulting from mishandling, improper storage, or third-party shipping.
- Seller’s liability is limited to repair, replacement, or refund, at Seller’s sole discretion.
- Seller shall not be liable for incidental, indirect, or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost profits or production delays.
- Seller is not responsible for any issues arising from the use of its rigid boxes or corrugated packaging not made or supplied by Allstate Paper Box or Trenton Corrugated. Ensuring compatibility with third-party packaging is the Buyer’s responsibility.
9. Force Majeure
- Seller is not liable for delays or failure to perform due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to strikes, raw material shortages, weather, or government actions.
Applicable to Allstate Paper Box Company, LLC and Trenton Corrugated Products (collectively, the “Buyer”)
Terms of Purchase:
1. Purchase Orders to Vendors
- Purchase orders issued by the Buyer to vendors are subject to these general terms unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- Any deviation from agreed specifications or quantities must be approved in writing by Buyer.
- Title to any custom dies, tooling, or proprietary methods created by a vendor remains with Buyer unless explicitly transferred.
- Vendors must deliver goods by the agreed-upon timeline. Delays may result in penalties or cancellation of the order.
- Materials received will be inspected, and any discrepancies or quality issues must be corrected at the vendor’s expense.
General Terms
1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.
- All legal matters involving Allstate Paper Box, LLC. shall be resolved in Essex County, NJ; matters involving Trenton Corrugated shall be resolved in Mercer County, NJ.
2. Confidentiality
- Both parties agree to keep pricing, order terms, and other sensitive business information confidential, unless disclosure is required by law.
3. Entire Agreement and Amendments
- These Terms, along with any order acknowledgments or invoices, constitute the full agreement between the parties.
- Terms may be amended by Seller at any time and will apply to all future transactions.