Terms & Conditions
GENERIC TERMS & CONDITIONS
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In all following points or documents, 'Tapsale & Ren Tech Solution LLC' is referred to as 'We', 'Us', or 'TapRen', whereas the customer (a buyer who is placing a Purchase Order (PO)) is referred to as 'You', 'buyer', or 'customer'.
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Manufacturing Location: Physical products (including PCBA, battery packs, electronic components, and custom cables, as applicable) may be manufactured in the USA or overseas (including China, India, and Vietnam) by TapRen and/or our approved manufacturing partners.
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Tariffs / Customs / Import Fees: For shipments delivered from outside the USA, the Customer is responsible for all applicable tariffs, customs duties, import fees, and similar charges unless TapRen agrees otherwise in writing.
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Taxes and Shipping: Prices are quoted in USD. Taxes and shipping charges are extra unless explicitly included in the quote/PO. Any applicable duties/fees will be identified separately when known and/or listed as separate line items on the PO/invoice.
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Quote Validity: Quotes are valid for 30 days from the quote date unless otherwise stated in writing by TapRen.
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Payment Terms: Payment terms are stated on the quote/PO/invoice. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the standard requirement is a 70% deposit at PO and a 30% balance due upon completion prior to shipment. TapRen will ship after all required payments are received.
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Quote Basis / Customer Data: Pricing and lead time are based on the information provided by the customer at the time of quotation/order (including design/manufacturing files, BOMs, specifications, and instructions). Any changes requested after order placement—or new details discovered during execution—may require revised pricing, schedule adjustments, and/or additional charges.
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No Withholding (No Setoff): Customer shall not withhold or delay payment of any invoice for any reason. Warranty/claim remedies are governed by the warranty clauses in the applicable section(s) of these Terms.
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Lead Times / Delays: Turnaround times are estimates and may be affected by supplier capacity, holidays (including overseas holiday schedules), logistics constraints, and unforeseen international disruptions. TapRen will communicate material delays when identified.
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On-Hold Orders: Orders placed “On Hold” due to missing information, discrepancies, or awaiting Customer response may incur additional lead time.
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Carrier Delays: TapRen is not responsible for delays or shipment errors caused by freight carriers or customs authorities.
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Inventory: TapRen does not promise to stock or inventory parts unless expressly agreed in writing by both parties.
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Shipping Damage: The customer should inspect shipments upon receipt. If any product is damaged in transit, do not use it and notify TapRen promptly with supporting details/photos so we can pursue the appropriate remedy.
LIMITED WARRANTY DETAILS
This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon.
TapRen warrants its bare boards against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date of shipment (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the warranty period, TapRen will, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, for any bare boards that are returned and confirmed by TapRen to be non-conforming to the order specifications and/or the applicable quality and acceptability standards, either (I) replace the bare board at no charge or (II) issue a credit equal to the original purchase price of the bare board. When a product is exchanged, any replacement item becomes the customer’s property, and the replaced item becomes TapRen’s property. When a refund is given, the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to TapRen and becomes TapRen's property. TapRen will not accept liability for any costs in addition to the value of the bare boards, including, but not limited to, components, labor, business interruptions, and any other consequential damages or losses. TapRen disclaims any open-ended acceptance of liability for losses beyond its control.
If TapRen assembled the PCB, we will include the cost of any components TapRen supplied and all labor TapRen provided for replacing the assemblies or issuing a credit. All other limitations will still apply. Also, see the Assembly Warranty section below.
TapRen warrants to the customer that its customer battery packs shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship and shall conform to any written, mutually agreed-upon specification for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of manufacture. Provided, however, that as a condition of these warranties, the above-mentioned products shall have been stored, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with recommendations and applied in accordance with standard industry practice. Products that are "engineering samples" are sold "AS IS", 'WITH ALL FAULTS", and with no warranty whatsoever.
This limited warranty does not apply to Products provided by TapRen:
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To the damage caused by use with non-TapRen products
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Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake, or other external causes
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Damage caused by the use of the product outside the permitted or intended uses described in the order specifications
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To damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of TapRen
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To a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of TapRen or
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To cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches or dents, that does not otherwise affect the product’s functionality or materially impair its use.
To the extent permitted by law, this warranty and remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, remedies, and conditions, whether oral or written, statutory, express or implied. As permitted by applicable law, TapRen specifically disclaims any and all statutory or implied warranties, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and warranties against hidden or latent defects. If any term of this warranty is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired. Except as provided in this warranty and to the extent permitted by law, TapRen is not responsible for direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or condition, or under any other legal theory, including but not limited to loss of use; loss of revenue, loss of actual or anticipated profits (including loss of profits on contracts); loss of the use of money; loss of anticipated savings; loss of business; loss of opportunity; loss of goodwill; loss of reputation; loss of damage to or corruption of data; or any indirect or consequential loss or damage howsoever caused including the replacement of equipment and property, any costs of recovering, programming or reproducing any program or data stored or used with TapRen products. TapRen disclaims any representation that it will be able to make a product exchange without risk to or loss of programs or data. You must assist in diagnosing issues with your bare board and follow TapRen's warranty processes.
TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR PCB FABRICATION
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Sale subject to limited warranty (details in Limited Warranty section above). Warranty extends only to bare PCBs and does not apply after components are added by you or others.
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Our liability shall not exceed the price paid by you for the ordered PCBs. No change or addition to these terms, or any additional or different terms on your purchase order, shall be binding on us unless executed in writing by one of our officers.
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Manufacturing Optimizations: As with most other PCB manufacturers, we may make simple optimizations to your design to ensure boards are manufactured correctly. Such changes do not affect the electrical functionality of your design.
TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR PCBS, PCB ASSEMBLY, AND BOM SOURCING
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We do not perform a full Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis or identify all issues when quoting. For turnkey quotes, component availability varies daily, and we do not guarantee that all components will be readily available at the time of order without any lead time.
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Requests to split the original order into multiple builds will be priced in accordance with the quoting guidelines.
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If we ship your Assembly order in partial shipments, please note that all components and miscellaneous charges (for the whole lot) may be invoiced with the first partial shipment.
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Our quotation does not include the PCBA functional test. Given the instruction/guidance for the functional test, we will provide an additional quotation for the functional test at $10/hour.
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Canceled Orders: In general, you are liable for the cost of parts that have been purchased and expenses that have been incurred before canceling an order.
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Order Cancellation Charges.
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Assembly Labor Cancellation Charges (after the order has been released): The cancellation charge will be calculated as a percentage of labor performed before the cancellation date, with a minimum of $200.
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Turn-Key Component Cancellation Charges (after the order has been released): The customer will pay 100% of components costs for components purchased by TapRen before the cancellation date. This will include any shipping, kit-auditing, and handling costs as applicable. All such components will be sent to the Customer if requested.
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The customer agrees to pay all cancellation charges included in the order's cancellation.
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Component Shortages:
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Consigned Parts Shortage: If, regardless of shortage, the customer has asked us to proceed to the assembly phase, and if the customer does not send or ship the parts to us within 10 days of starting the order, then we will complete all assemblies with whatever components were consigned to us, and all assemblies (including shortage assemblies) will be shipped and invoiced as per order, and the order would be deemed to be completed. Subsequently, if the customer ships the shortage assemblies with the shortage parts to us for rework, such rework assembly would be performed by TapRen either at no charge or at a suitable rework charge to be determined by TapRen
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Turnkey Parts Shortage: Where it is known that some parts cannot be quickly procured due to unavailability or long lead times, or other reasons, and the customer specifically asks us to start the job nevertheless, such assemblies (including shortage assemblies) will be shipped and invoiced as per order, and the order will be deemed to be completed. When TapRen receives the ordered long-lead-time components, the customer may either ship those parts to TapRen (in which case no additional rework is required) or send the shortage assemblies BACK to TapRen for completion rework (Rework & Re-Shipping charges will apply).
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Completeness of Assembly Data: It is the customer’s responsibility to provide complete and correct assembly data, BOM in Excel spreadsheet, Assembly Gerbers, assembly drawings, Special instructions, if any, and XY Pick and Place Data for SMT parts. If the customer is unable to provide correct XY Data, additional charges will apply.
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Discrepancy in Data: The customer is responsible for providing consistent data with no discrepancies. TapRen tries to identify any discrepancies in customer data but will not be responsible if any are missed. Any issues caused by such a discrepancy in customer data are solely the customer’s responsibility.
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SPECIAL NOTE about substituting unavailable passive components:
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For non-ITAR/EAR Controlled Orders: If specific passive components are unavailable in your BOM, TapRen will use a direct replacement (Form, Fit, and Function Alternate) that either matches or is better in terms of tolerance & other specifications. This is a common practice in the Assembly industry, and for all online orders, we substitute the unavailable passives if needed.
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For Custom Orders Only: If you do not want such substitutions of passive components to be made without approval, you must explicitly say so in the header section of your BOM and also on your PO. Furthermore, when placing your custom order, you must inform your salesperson that you want to approve every substitution.
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For ITAR/EAR-controlled orders (whether online or custom), we will ALWAYS obtain customer approval before making ANY such substitutions.
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DFM & DFA:
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Once your order is received, it may go through a quick Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) analysis to prevent any holds during manufacturing and assembly. If we find any issues, these must be resolved promptly. We will contact you by phone/email as needed.
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We cannot start manufacturing/assembly if such issues are unresolved. An unreasonable delay in resolving issues may push out your delivery date accordingly.
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ASSEMBLY WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY:
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We warrant each assembly for workmanship up to 30 days after shipment. In the event of unsatisfactory assembly workmanship, we will repair the assembly free of charge OR credit the quoted cost of the assembly labor at our sole discretion. Any modifications done to the assemblies by the customer will nullify our warranties.
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This warranty is also nullified on products that have been subject to misuse (including static discharge), neglect, accident, or altered by you and are incapable of being tested.
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TapRen is not responsible for any damage or lack of functionality caused by defective design, components, or PCBs provided by you or as a result of deficiencies in the electronic materials provided by you.
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LIMITED LIABILITY-I: We are not liable for rework, repair, or replacement of any faulty components supplied to us by the customer or purchased by us from customer-provided vendors in accordance with customer-supplied BOMs.
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LIMITED LIABILITY-II: We are neither responsible nor liable for assembled boards found to be non-functional during customer testing; we are only responsible for assembly workmanship performed as per customer-supplied data.
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LIMITED LIABILITY-III: In no case shall our liability exceed the price charged to you for the job performed by us. We are not liable for any assemblies beyond 60 days after shipment.
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NO OTHER WARRANTY: We give no other warranty, either expressed or implied, and we specifically disclaim all other warranties, including warranties for merchantability and fitness.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR PCB DESIGN SERVICES
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Schematics & Other Design Data:
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For layout design jobs, the customer must provide complete and correct data – schematics, BOM with manufacturer part numbers/part specs. PCB size, thickness & other mechanical information, and/or drawings, Special instructions, if any, for placement of specific and critical parts (like connectors, for example).
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We prefer that the customer provide the schematics in ORCAD DSN format or another CAD format mutually agreed upon. If the customer cannot provide the schematics in the agreed CAD format and only provides them in PDF or a paper hard copy, there will be an additional charge to capture the schematics into our CAD system. The charges for such schematic capture will be determined by us and mutually agreed upon before starting the design work.
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The customer should provide a BOM, preferably in EXCEL spreadsheet format. The BOM should include the manufacturer's complete part numbers for all components (a must for all ICs, connectors, Semiconductor devices, and inductors, etc.), except possibly for generic discrete resistors & capacitors, for which complete specs should be provided. The customer’s responsibility is to ensure all components used in the design are available and not obsolete. If the customer wants us to find alternate parts or do some degree of component engineering, we would do that at a suitable charge, to be determined and agreed upon by the customer.
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The customer must provide other relevant design information like preferred PCB size and thickness, preferred PCB material, PCB name and markings to be put in silkscreen and/or copper etch, mounting holes data and location, if any, type of PCB finish (HAL, ENIG, GOLD, Immersion Silver, etc., and ROHS compatible or not), solder mask color, silkscreen color, etc.
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Customers must provide any special routing rules or guides during the RFQ, as these influence design time and, therefore, the design cost.
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Design Data Review:
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We will review all the customer design data files upon receipt of the Purchase order. It is expected that this data will not differ from the data quoted. If we find that the data changes at the time of PO are substantial, we reserve the right to REQUOTE the design based on the new data.
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Similarly, ECOs or change requests received after the QUOTE or PO will be examined by us for their impact on cost and schedule, and any changes in Price and/or schedule will be conveyed to and agreed upon by the customer by way of suitable amendment(s) to their PO.
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Delivery Time: The design delivery time is a best estimate and is subject to change. It does not include the time spent waiting for customer clarifications/approvals/reviews of in-process work/queries/issues.
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Order Cancellation :
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Any advance received at the start of the design is non-refundable.
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The customer shall pay for the time already spent on the design work. This shall be determined by working with the customer.
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An order cancellation fee of $200 will be charged in addition to the above, as applicable.
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All the work done so far shall be delivered to the customer upon receipt of all payments.
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The customer agrees to pay all cancellation charges included in the order's cancellation.
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Design Start Time: After we receive the PO and advance payment as per the Quote terms, it may take 1 to 3 days for the design to begin. This depends on the availability of design resources at the time of PO. Any delay in the start time shall be conveyed to the customer.
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Design Hold Time: Any design issue encountered during design that makes it impossible to continue the design or slows down the design process, unless customer clarifications resolve the issue/inputs will add extra time to the design completion beyond what is stipulated in the quote and/or PO. Its impact on cost will also be analyzed and handled as described in the Design Data review above.
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Review of In-Process Work: At regular intervals (daily or alternate days or biweekly or weekly – as per agreed with the customer) or on the occurrence of certain milestones (like completion of the placement, completion of routing, etc.), the design work-in-progress will be sent to the customer for review and feedback. The customer is expected to review the work and convey feedback as soon as possible to avoid any significant increase in completion time.
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Complete Design Data: Upon design completion, the design Gerber files and design PDFs, including PCB fabrication drawings and PCB assembly (Solder paste layers & component placement XY data), will be sent to the customer electronically via email or other agreed media. The customer must convey feedback for any changes within 3 working days. Otherwise, the design work would be deemed completed and delivered.
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PCB DESIGN/LAYOUT SERVICES WARRANTY:
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LIMITED LIABILITY – I: We are not liable for any unavailable or obsolete components the customer chose in their design data supplied to us. We are also not responsible for any errors in the schematics data supplied to us.
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LIMITED LIABILITY – II: We are neither responsible nor liable for any issues in boards that have been manufactured as per our design work.
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NO OTHER WARRANTY: We give no other warranty, either expressed or implied, and specifically disclaim all other warranties, including warranties for merchantability and fitness.
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PCB Design Support: TapRen offers PCB design support, but does not own or design the PCB product design itself. All IPs will belong to the customer after delivery.
TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR CUSTOM BATTERY PACKS
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Completeness of Battery Packaging Data: It is the customer’s responsibility to provide complete and correct data, including discharge current, capacity, battery chemistry, voltage-current requirements, operating temperature, battery dimensions or custom shape requirements, and any special instructions.
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Discrepancy in data: The customer is responsible for providing consistent, error-free data. TapRen tries to identify any discrepancies in customer data, but will not be responsible if any are missed. Any issues caused by such a discrepancy in customer data are solely the customer’s responsibility.
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Testing: We conduct thorough testing and provide the customer with testing reports for verification before shipping. But we recommend that our customers test a battery pack before using it inside their product/unit. And make sure the battery operates as specified. We are not responsible for customer product failures caused by battery issues. Please check the Limited Warranty Details above.
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Canceled Orders: Once the manufacturing process for custom battery packs has commenced, cancellation is not possible. We strive to minimize any losses to our customers in this scenario. However, if battery pack manufacturing has not yet begun, cancellation is possible, and we will refund the payment after deducting the $200 cancellation fee. The customer agrees to pay all cancellation charges included in the order's cancellation.
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Shipping: Due to limitations in air shipping, we ship our battery packs via Sea freight only. And the shipping time will be estimated at the time of PO.
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CUSTOM BATTERY PACKS WARRANTY:
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We warrant each battery pack for workmanship up to twelve (12) months from the date of manufacture. In the event of any unsatisfactory battery pack workmanship, we will repair them free of charge OR credit the quoted cost of the battery packs at our sole discretion. Any modifications to the battery packs made by the customer will void our warranties.
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This warranty is also nullified on products subject to misuse (including static discharge), high voltage stress, operating conditions outside the design scope, neglect, accident, or altered by you and incapable of being tested.
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TapRen is not responsible for any damage or lack of functionality caused by a defective battery management system (BMS) design, components, or custom BMS system provided by you (the customer) or as a result of deficiencies in the electronic materials provided by you.
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Physical Damage During Shipping: If you find a physically damaged battery pack during shipping, Do Not use it in your final product. It may cause a short circuit or fire hazard. In such a case, immediately inform the TapRen officer, and we will replace your battery pack or issue a refund.
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Tampering with battery operating conditions or operating battery packs outside the given design specs during manufacturing may cause a short circuit or a fire hazard. Any such case will nullify our warranties.
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NO OTHER WARRANTY: We give no other warranty, either expressed or implied, and we specifically disclaim all other warranties, including warranties for merchantability and fitness.
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Miscellaneous Terms
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No change or addition to these terms above, or any additional or different terms on your purchase order, shall be binding on us unless executed in writing by one of our officers.
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Taxes: All prices exclude any present or future federal, state, or local excise, sales, use, value-added, or similar taxes. The customer shall pay these taxes or provide TapRen with a tax exemption certificate that TapRen, in its sole and absolute discretion, finds acceptable.
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Payment: Unless TapRen has extended credit to the Customer in writing, the Customer shall pay TapRen by cash, credit card, wire transfer, or sight draft in accordance with the payment terms stated on the quote/PO/invoice. If TapRen extends credit, payment is due within 30 days of the PO/invoice date, and balances outstanding beyond 30 days will be subject to a 2% monthly finance charge (or the maximum allowed by law). TapRen reserves the right to change the amount of, or withdraw, any credit extended to the Customer at any time. Each shipment shall be considered a separate and independent transaction, and payment shall be made accordingly. For non-credit customers, the standard payment is 70% deposit and 30% prior to shipment, unless stated otherwise on the quote/PO.
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Attorney Fees and Collection Costs: In case TapRen must retain legal counsel or pursue legal or collection action to enforce its rights under these Terms & Conditions—including, but not limited to, the collection of unpaid amounts or resolution of conflicts—the Customer shall be responsible for and reimburse TapRen for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred, including attorneys’ fees, court costs, and third-party collection expenses.
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Force MAJEURE: TapRen shall not be liable for delay or failure to deliver or perform due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, or for Acts of God, acts of any governmental authority, strikes or other labor disturbances, delays in transportation, fuel or energy shortages, or inability to obtain necessary materials, components, services, or facilities from usual sources.
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Delays: TapRen shall not be liable for any loss or damages resulting from any shipping delay, whether or not TapRen agrees to a specific shipping date.
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Indemnification: The customer (you) agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold TapRen (us) harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) use of the Services; (2) breach of these Legal Terms; (3) any breach of your representations and warranties outlined in these Legal Terms; (4) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (5) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Services with whom you connected via the Services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding that is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it.
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Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures: Visiting the Services, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. The customer consents to receive electronic communications and agrees that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications TapRen provides to the customer electronically, via email, and on the Services satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. THE CUSTOMER HEREBY AGREES TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO THE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SERVICES. The customer hereby waives any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction that require an original signature, delivery, or retention of non-electronic records, or that require payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means.
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Copyright: All Website design, text, graphics, and the selection and arrangement thereof are copyrighted by TapRen. All rights reserved, or in the case of product material, all text and graphics are copyrighted by the original owner. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy electronically and to print in hard copy portions of this Web site for the sole purpose of using this Web site as an information resource (or of ordering goods or services and using this site as a shopping resource). Any other use of materials on this Web site, including reproduction for purposes other than noted above, modification, distribution, or reproduction without the prior written permission of TapRen, is prohibited.
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Dispute Resolution:
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If a dispute arises from or relates to TapRen services, the contract, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration.
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Informal Negotiations: To efficiently resolve any disputes arising under these Legal Terms, both Parties agree to engage in informal negotiations for a minimum of 60 days before initiating arbitration, starting with a written notice from one Party to the other.
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Binding Arbitration: The parties agree that any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to TapRen services, contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
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Restrictions: The arbitration shall be limited to the individual Dispute between the Parties, and there shall be no class-action arbitration or representative capacity for any Dispute.
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Exceptions: Certain Disputes, such as those involving intellectual property rights, theft, privacy, or injunctive relief, are exempt from the informal negotiations and arbitration process.
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Note: In the event that any provision of this agreement is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the Parties agree to submit the Dispute to a court of competent jurisdiction as specified above.
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By submitting a Purchase Order or placing an order on our website, you agree to be bound by TapRen’s Terms and Conditions stated herein. Unless other Terms and Conditions have been agreed upon and signed by an Officer of TapRen, these Terms and Conditions supersede all other Terms and Conditions suggesting additional or different terms.
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TapRen reserves the right to change or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. The revised Terms and Conditions shall be posted on this website immediately upon any changes.