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Section 1 Quality Assurance
Article 3 (Quality Assurance)
1. The User warrants that all objects delivered from the User to Bizmates comply with
the specifications set forth in Article 4 and are of quality that satisfies
all functions and performance required by such specifications.
2. The User shall also be responsible for the quality assurance of the objects procured
by the User from other suppliers as set forth in the preceding paragraph.
3. In the event of a change in the design, manufacturing method, process, materials,
purchased parts, suppliers, molds, etc. related to the Object, or when
designing a new object (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Changes,
etc."), the User shall thoroughly verify the impact of the Changes, etc. on
the Objects in advance and after the fact, and shall take necessary measures
to satisfy the quality required by Bizmates.
4. If specifically requested by Bizmates, the User shall submit to Bizmates
without delay documents and data guaranteeing the quality of the Object, or
management materials such as quality and manufacturing processes.
Article 4 (Specifications)
1. The specifications of the object must comply with the following items.
(1) Drawings, specifications, standards, standards, request documents,
various materials, and equivalent documents (hereinafter referred to
as "Drawing Specification Documents") prepared by Bizmates and lent
to Bizmates (including drawings prepared by Bizmates based on
commission by Bizmates). Hereinafter referred to as "loan drawings")
(2) Drawing specification documents prepared by the User and approved by
Bizmates (hereinafter referred to as "Approved Drawings")
(3) Publicly established standards such as JIS standards
However, if there is a discrepancy between the publicly established
standards and the loaned drawings or approved drawings, the loaned
drawings or approved drawings shall prevail.
(4) In addition to various safety and environmental standards established
by Bizmates for each destination in Japan and overseas, standards
stipulated in laws, regulations, ordinances, etc. of the destination
that are known at the time of delivery
(5) In addition to the preceding items, matters determined after consultation
between the parties
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2. The User shall obtain the approval of Bizmates before commencing the production
of the Approved Drawings, and the same shall apply in the case of changes
or additions to the Approved Drawings. provided, however, that even before
the approval of Bizmates, the User may commence the manufacture of the Subject
Product with written instructions from Bizmates.
3. If Bizmates or the User has any doubts or objections regarding the contents
of any of the items of Paragraph 1 of this Article, the User shall notify
the other party to that effect without delay and resolve the matter after
consultation between the parties.
4. In the event that it becomes necessary to change or add to the specifications
of the Object, Bizmates or the User shall notify the other party in writing,
and after consultation between the Parties, determine the timing of the change
or addition, the price of the Object, and other necessary conditions.
5. Even after receiving an order, if any of the following events occur, the User shall
immediately notify Bizmates to that effect.
(1) When there is any doubt, objection, or improvement plan regarding the
specifications or other instructions of Bizmates.
(2) When a hindrance is found in the manufacturing process of the target
product
6. Upon receipt of the request set forth in the preceding paragraph, Bizmates shall
promptly investigate and consult with the User.
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(6) Delivery time
(7) Place of delivery
(8) Payment terms
(9) Payment due date
(10) Other matters to be contracted in detail
3. The User shall notify Bizmates of the acceptance or rejection of the order
from Bizmates without delay after receipt of the Order Document.
If there is no notice of acceptance or rejection within the relevant period,
the Company shall be deemed to have accepted the order.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1 of this Article, Bizmates may,
with the consent of the User, substitute the delivery of an Order Document
by delivering the details of the transaction set forth in Paragraph 2 of this
Article to the User by data, or notifying the User of the details of the
transaction via a communication line.
5. Based on the agreement between the two parties, if the so-called "Kanban
method" is adopted for the purpose of improving the efficiency of the
production systems of both parties, Bizmates may apply to the User to adjust
the delivery date on a case-by-case basis through the Kanban.
6. If Bizmates deems it necessary to change the specifications of the object
or to change it, Bizmates may, after consultation with the User, change the
Individual Agreement in writing clearly stating the reason.
Article 6 (Delivery)
1. The User shall deliver the Objects to the delivery date and place of delivery
designated by Bizmates in accordance with the delivery procedures established
after consultation between the parties.
2. If the User intends to deliver the Objects before the delivery date for his/her
own convenience, the User shall consult with Bizmates in advance.
3. In the event that a reason arises or is likely to prevent the delivery of
all or part of the Objects on the delivery date, the User shall immediately
notify Bizmates of the reason, scheduled delivery time, and countermeasures,
and promptly deal with the matter in accordance with the instructions of
Bizmates.
4. In the event that Bizmates suffers damage due to delay in delivery by the
User, Bizmates may claim compensation from the User. provided, however, that
if there is a reason attributable to Bizmates for the delay in delivery by
the User, the User shall be exempt from the obligation to compensate to the
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extent thereof, and if there is a force majeure or cause attributable to a
third party, the proportion of the burden borne by the User shall be determined
after consultation between the parties.
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(3) In the case of a rejected product, pick up the rejected product by the collection
deadline specified by Bizmates,
Delivery of substitute products by the delivery date specified by
Bizmates
5. If the User does not pick up the excess or rejected product by the deadline
specified in each item of the preceding paragraph, Bizmates may return or
dispose of the excess or the rejected product to the User by the method
specified by Bizmates. In addition, the cost required for return or disposal
shall be borne by the User.
6. Bizmates shall keep excess or rejected products discovered by the acceptance
inspection with the same duty of care as for itself until the deadline
specified in each item of Paragraph 4 of this Article. provided, however,
that in the event that the excess or all or part of the excess or the rejected
product is lost, damaged, altered, etc. during the relevant period due to
reasons not attributable to Bizmates, the User shall bear the damage.
7. Bizmates shall, after consultation with the User, determine the price of the
rejected product and take it from the rejected product that it deems to be
usable, and it shall be deemed to be an inspection when it is received. In
addition, Bizmates may separately claim the selection and repair costs of
such defective products performed by Bizmates.
8. If the User has any doubts or objections regarding the results of the acceptance
inspection by Bizmates, the User shall notify Bizmates in writing without
delay and resolve the matter after consultation between the two parties.
Article 10 (Storage)
If Bizmates is unable to accept the object at the designated delivery location due
to its own convenience, Bizmates may request the User to store the object
after inspection. The handling of such matters shall be decided after
consultation between the two parties.
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2. In the event that a reason arises or is likely to prevent the delivery of all
or part of the order volume on the delivery date for the object to be delivered
directly (hereinafter referred to as the "Direct Goods"), the User shall
immediately notify Bizmates and the direct shipping party of the reason,
scheduled delivery time, and countermeasures, and promptly take action in
accordance with the instructions of Bizmates.
3. Bizmates shall delegate the acceptance inspection and acceptance of the
direct goods to the direct delivery destination. In this case, the acceptance
inspection and acceptance by the direct destination shall be deemed to be
the acceptance inspection and acceptance by Bizmates.
4. As a result of the acceptance inspection of the direct shipment by the direct
destination, it was found that the product was over-delivered or rejected.
In such cases, the User shall, in consultation with Bizmates, take necessary
measures pursuant to Article 8, Paragraph 4.
5. The ownership and risk of the direct destination shall be transferred from
the User to Bizmates upon inspection of the direct destination. provided,
however, that if the direct delivery destination decides to omit the
acceptance inspection in advance, it shall be transferred from the User to
Bizmates upon receipt of the direct destination.
6. Article 6, Paragraph 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis to compensation for
damages caused by delays in delivery at the direct destination.
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claim compensation from Bizmates.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 2 of this Article, if Bizmates
suffers damage due to the specification of the User's object not complying
with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Item 4, Bizmates may claim compensation from
Bizmates beyond the defective compensation period.
5. In the event that it becomes necessary to change the defect compensation period
for the object, it may be changed only when Bizmates notifies the User in
writing with a notice period of one month and Bizmates confirms that there
are no written objections from the User within this notice period.
Article 13 (Measures to be taken when defects are found regarding the same or similar
products)
In the event that a defect is found in the goods handled by the User that are identical
or similar to the Object, the User shall immediately notify Bizmates to that
effect, investigate and inspect the Object, promptly take appropriate
measures in consultation with Bizmates, and strive to improve the quality
of the goods to be delivered thereafter.
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amount equivalent to the part borne by Bizmates.
(2) Labor wages: Labor wages required for sorting, replacement, or repairing
defective products are calculated based on the wage
rate and man-hours determined by Bizmates.
(3) Incidental expenses: Incidental expenses such as auxiliary materials,
transportation costs, and business trips required in
connection with the selection, replacement, or repair
described in the preceding item are amounts equivalent
to expenses borne by Bizmates.
(4) Other expenses: Expenses incurred by Bizmates other than those specified
in the preceding items shall be discussed by both
parties.
Amount determined above
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If Bizmates has an accounts payable obligation to the User, in principle, it
shall be offset and if it does not have an accounts payable obligation, it
shall be made by the method specified by Bizmates.
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Bizmates via Bizmates.
(3) Direct delivery
Provided goods purchased by Bizmates from its designated vendors and
provided directly to Bizmates without going through Bizmates.
3. When providing the supplied goods to the User, in principle, Bizmates shall notify
the User in advance of the name, quantity, delivery date, etc. of the Goods.
In addition, the User may coordinate with the Designated Contractor the
delivery date, delivery place, delivery conditions, etc. for the direct
delivery products.
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5. Ownership of the goods provided free of charge and the work in process and
finished products manufactured using them shall remain with Bizmates even
after delivery to the User. provided, however, that if the value of the work
in process or finished product significantly exceeds the value of the supplied
goods, the ownership shall be determined after consultation between the
parties.
6.The handling of surpluses, scrap materials, chips, etc. of goods provided free
of charge, and the handling of damage, loss, processing defects, etc. shall
be decided after consultation between the parties.
7. Bizmates and the User may determine the rate of wear and tear of the Free Goods
after separate consultation. In addition, for free supplies used in excess
of the said consumable rate, the price determined by both parties shall be
paid to Bizmates.
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Supplier, instruct the Designated Contractor to sort, replace or repair
the defective Supplies.
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Article 29 (Change of Unit Price)
If Bizmates or the User deems it necessary to change the unit price of an object that
is continuously traded due to any of the following reasons, the Bizmates or
the User may request and discuss with the other party to that effect.
(1) When there is a significant change in the quantity of the object
(2) When the unit price is significantly inappropriate due to economic
fluctuations, revisions to laws and regulations, etc.
(3) When there are other justifiable reasons
The redetermined unit price will be notified in writing or by data.
Article 30 (Payment)
Bizmates shall pay the price of the object to the User by the payment method
separately specified after consultation between the parties.
Article 31 (Set-off)
1. If Bizmates has a monetary claim to be paid by the User, such as the price
of a paid product, Bizmates may offset such monetary claim against the price
of the object set forth in the preceding Article.
2. In the event of the set-off set forth in the preceding paragraph, Bizmates
shall cancel off on the prescribed date by sending the statement or invoice.
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as loaned drawings (excluding drawings prepared by Bizmates based on
development commissions by Bizmates).
4. In the resolution of the dispute referred to in the preceding paragraph, if the
third party selects Bizmates as the other party to resolve the dispute, and
Bizmates requests it, the User shall cooperate with Bizmates in resolving the
dispute. The burden of expenses required for dispute resolution shall be
determined in accordance with the preceding paragraph.
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consultation with both parties, and the Approved Drawings independently
developed by the User, for purposes other than those prescribed by Bizmates
without the consent of Bizmates.
Article 38 (Confidentiality)
1. Bizmates and the User shall not disclose or leak the other party's business
or technical secrets learned through the business relationship under this
Agreement to a third party or use it for any purpose other than performing
this Agreement and individual agreements without the prior written consent
of the other party.
However, this does not apply to those that fall under any of the following
items.
(1) Items that were already in your possession when you received the disclosure from
the other party
(2) Information that was already publicly known when disclosed by the other party
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(3) Information that became publicly known after receiving disclosure from the other
party for reasons attributable to the other party
(4) Information lawfully obtained from a third party with legitimate authority without
obligation of confidentiality
(5) Independently developed without using the other party's confidential information,
regardless of whether it is disclosed by the other party
(6) Information that is disclosed to the minimum extent necessary at the request of
a public institution or based on laws and regulations, etc.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in any of the
following cases, Bizmates may disclose the User's Confidential Information
to affiliated companies in Japan Japan that outsource the development or
manufacture of Bizmates' Products, and to local business entities established
or invested by Bizmates as bases for development, production, and other
business activities of Bizmates outside Japan Japan (hereinafter referred
to as "Overseas Business Entities"). provided, however, that Bizmates shall
not be exempted from responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of
the User at affiliated companies and overseas business entities in Japan
Japan.
(1) When outsourcing operations related to the planning, development, or
production of products for which Bizmates has licensed manufacturing
rights to a domestic affiliated company or overseas business entity
in Japan, and it is deemed necessary to perform the outsourced business.
(2) When it is deemed necessary for overseas business entities (excluding entities
in which shares are held or invested in by companies other than Bizmates
and its consolidated subsidiaries) to secure or improve the product
competitiveness and cost competitiveness of the products for which
Bizmates has granted manufacturing rights.
3. Bizmates and the User shall take all possible measures to enter and maintain
confidentiality in areas and facilities specifically designated by the other
party in accordance with the instructions of the other party.
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supply, etc. of the target product, Bizmates may request the User to submit
management materials for quality, manufacturing process, etc., or with the
consent of the User, enter the factory, investigate the actual conditions
of quality control, process management methods, etc., and provide guidance
for improvement. In this case, the User shall actively cooperate with Bizmates
unless there are special circumstances.
3. When it is necessary to respond to requests or orders from government offices or
related organizations, or to comply with laws and regulations, or to request
the other party to conduct various investigations to the extent necessary
to achieve the purpose of this Agreement and individual agreements, Bizmates
and Users shall actively cooperate with each other.
Article 42 (Subcontracting)
1. In the event that the User subcontracts all or part of the production of the
Object-to-Product to a supplier of the Customer, the User shall notify
Bizmates in writing in advance and obtain written consent.
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2. In the case of the preceding paragraph, the User shall impose on the Supplier
the same obligations as those assumed by the User under this Agreement and
the Individual Agreement.
3. Even in the case of Paragraph 1 of this Article, the User shall not be exempt
from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and the
Individual Agreement.
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(1) Transfer or transfer of business, merger, company split, dissolution, or other
significant changes in business
(2) Change of address, representative, trade name or important organization
(3) Reasons for each item of Article 47, Paragraph 1
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of a petition from a third party.
(3) In the event of a resolution to dissolve
(4) In the event of transfer of all or a significant part of the business,
division of the company, or merger with another company.
(5) In the event of a petition for provisional seizure, provisional
disposition, seizure, compulsory execution, auction, or disposition
for delinquency in payment of taxes and public dues.
(6) In the event of suspension of payment or insolvency, or in the event of
a warning or non-delivery disposition from a clearing house.
(7) When a disaster, labor dispute, or other reason arises that makes it
difficult to perform this Agreement or an individual contract.
(8) When there is a treacherous act against the other party or an act that
damages mutual trust
(9) When there is an act that significantly damages the relationship of trust
in conducting continuous transactions
(10) When there are reasonable grounds to recognize that the financial
situation has deteriorated significantly or may do so.
(11) When it is recognized that there is no prospect of performing the contract
within the period without justifiable reason.
(12) In violation of this Agreement or an Individual Agreement, and the
Company has been notified for a reasonable period of time, but does
not correct the violation within the said period.
(13) When important management matters equivalent to the preceding items
occur.
2. In the event that any of the following events arise for the User, Bizmates may
terminate this Agreement and the Individual Agreement, in whole or in part,
upon notice after a reasonable period of time.
(1) When there is a risk that any of the reasons listed in each item of the preceding
paragraph will occur
(2) When any of the reasons listed in each item of the preceding paragraph occurs
for the supplier of the User
3. In addition to each item of the preceding two paragraphs, Bizmates or the User
may cancel this Agreement and Individual Agreements, in whole or in part,
with the consent of the other party.
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preceding Article arises on its own, or if the contract is terminated pursuant
to the provisions of each item of Paragraph 2 of the preceding Article,
Bizmates or the User shall automatically lose the benefit of time for all
debts owed to the other party and shall immediately repay all debts.
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Article 37 (Restriction on Transfer of Parts, etc.)
Article 38 (Confidentiality)
Article 42 (Subcontracting) Paragraph 3
Article 49 (Measures Accompanying Termination of Contract)
Article 53 (Non-Waiver)
The delay or failure of either Bizmates or you to exercise any right set forth in
this Agreement or the Individual Agreement shall not affect such right in
any way and shall not be deemed a waiver of such right. In addition, the failure
of either Bizmates or the User to assert a breach of this Agreement or an
Individual Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver
of the right to assert such breach.
Article 54 (Revocation)
1. The "Basic Transaction Agreement" concluded between the parties prior to the
conclusion of this Agreement shall cease to be effective upon the conclusion
of this Agreement.
2. The contents of this Agreement shall apply to the performance of individual
contracts concluded by both parties prior to the conclusion of this Agreement.
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court of the first instance.
In order to certify the conclusion of this Agreement, two copies of this document
shall be prepared and one copy shall be held with the names and seals of both parties.
(Location)
B (company name)
(Representative)
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