The Bernard Company Terms and Conditions

The Bernard Company's sales terms
The Bernard Company's sales terms are Net 30 days to established open accounts. In addition they are happy to accept Visa and MasterCard for call in orders. Please note all pricing is F.O.B. shipping point. Freight charges to your destination will be added.

Routing Shipments
Unless a preferred routing is specified on your order, shipment will be made best way (sea, air or rail freight, express, commercial truck, parcel post, united parcel, or other way), transportation charges collect or added to our invoice.

Inspection
All items are thoroughly inspected prior to shipment. Title passes to consignee at time shipment leaves the dock and carrier is agent of consignee.

Damaged Goods
Do not accept any items delivered by the carrier unless they are in perfect condition. In the case of any damage the carrier’s agent must make the proper notation on the delivery receipt. Do not sign until this is done. The consignee must make application directly to the carrier for adjustment for any damaged goods, concealed or otherwise.

Concealed Damage
Should the damage not be discovered until after the items are unpacked, a damage report should be made at once to the carrier whose agent will make an inspection and a “concealed damage” report. Unless this is done, all items repaired or replaced on account of damage shall be at your expense. The Bernard Company cannot be held responsible, for the goods left in perfect condition and so signed for by the carrier.

Returned Shipments
Goods are not to be returned without written permission from The Bernard Company.  A 25% handling charge shall be made on all goods returned, as well as reconditioning charge if required, as determined by the company. Freight charges for returned shipments shall be the responsibility of the customer.

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