Terms & Conditions
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The content of this website, including all text, photographs and graphics, and its compilation are the property of Schumacher or its content suppliers, are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and may not be used except as set forth below. The designs featured on our products are the sole and exclusive property of Schumacher and/or are subject to copyright protection. You do not have the right, and agree not, to copy, reproduce, modify, adapt or otherwise use such designs in any manner, except as a purchaser and user of our products and then only in accordance with applicable law. All software used on this site is the property of Schumacher or its software providers.
TRADEMARK NOTICE
SCHUMACHER®, PATTERSON FLYNN®, BACKDROP®, FREDERIC®, and PERFECT BASICS® are trademarks of F. Schumacher & Co. and may not be used in any way without our prior written permission. We vigorously enforce our rights in our trademarks and other intellectual property to the fullest extent permitted by law. All other trademarks not owned by F. Schumacher & Co. which appear on this site are the property of their respective owners.
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS
All orders placed by the customer are subject to acceptance by F. Schumacher & Co. and the credit department. Each order placed by the customer and accepted by Schumacher is a sale subject to these Terms and Conditions and indicates your assent to these Terms and Conditions unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.
PRICES
Purchase prices are listed in Schumacher’s current Price Book or are as quoted by a Schumacher representative, plus applicable taxes, shipping and handling charges. Prices are subject to change without notice. All orders are invoiced at the prices in effect on the date the order is accepted.
PRICE LIST AND ORDERING GUIDE
The Price Book contains useful and important information about the customer’s relationship with F. Schumacher & Co. and is a part of these Terms and Conditions.
PAYMENT TERMS
Unless otherwise agreed, terms of payment are PIA. Past due accounts will be charged interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month on the balance, or, at the highest rate permitted by applicable state law, whichever is lower.
CANCELLATION
Custom or made to order (MTO) may not be cancelled by the customer for any reason. Other orders can only be cancelled prior to shipment. If the customer cancels an order, that customer is responsible for any applicable charges.
FORCE MAJEURE
Schumacher shall not be liable for any delay in delivery or failure to deliver any or all of the products if such delay or failure is caused by lockouts or other labor disputes, production interruptions or limitations, shortages or late delivery of raw materials, acts of nature or other causes beyond our control.
TITLE / RISK OF LOSS
Unless otherwise agreed, all products are shipped F.O.B. shipping point. Title and risk of loss pass to the customer upon delivery.
COMMON CARRIERS
Shipments made directly from our warehouse to the customer or the customer’s client will be made on common carriers licensed by the ICC. If the carrier requires such shipments be made on a prepaid basis, Schumacher will bill the customer for such charges and a handling fee. It is the customer or the customer’s client’s responsibility to inspect all products before signing for shipment and to note any damages on the freight bill. It is the customer or the customer’s client’s responsibility to file any damage claims with the carrier. However, where possible, Schumacher will render reasonable assistance in settling claims.
INSPECTION
The customer has 30 days to inspect the goods and notify Schumacher of any visible defects or non-conformity. If during the thirty days the customer does not inform Schumacher of any visible defects or non-conformity, or the customer uses or resells the goods, or the customer fails to inspect the goods, it shall be concluded that the goods delivered were conforming. Please take a look at our return policy for special goods such as, but not limited to: silk, and velvet.