TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Authorization
The ("Customer") authorizes Ulrich Vehicle Design, LLC ("Company") to perform the work described on this work order, estimate, invoice, or related documents, including furnishing all necessary labor, materials, parts, and subcontracted services as deemed necessary by the Company.
Customer agrees to pay all charges for labor, materials, parts, storage, taxes, shipping, subcontracted services, and other applicable charges upon completion unless other payment terms have been expressly approved in writing by the Company.
2. Estimates and Additional Repairs
Unless specifically identified as a fixed-price quotation, all estimates are based upon visible conditions only and are subject to change.
Classic, antique, and modified vehicles frequently contain hidden damage, corrosion, prior repairs, or mechanical issues that cannot reasonably be discovered until work has begun. Customer authorizes the Company to notify Customer of any additional repairs or costs discovered during the project. Customer understands that project costs and completion dates may change due to such discoveries, material availability, or supplier delays.
3. Labor Warranty
Company warrants its workmanship for thirty (30) days from the date the work is completed.
This warranty is limited solely to correcting defects in workmanship performed by the Company and does not cover abuse, misuse, racing, off-road use, accidents, improper maintenance, modifications performed by others, normal wear and tear, or failure of unrelated components.
Except for this limited workmanship warranty, the Company disclaims all other express or implied warranties relating to labor performed.
4. Parts Warranty Disclaimer
Unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, all parts are sold subject only to the warranty, if any, provided by their respective manufacturer.
Company makes no independent warranty regarding parts and specifically disclaims any implied warranties, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, except where prohibited by applicable law.
Company is not responsible for labor associated with replacement of defective parts unless the Company determines otherwise in writing.
5. Custom Fabricated Parts
Many components manufactured by the Company are custom-built specifically for the Customer's vehicle and application.
Due to their custom nature, fabricated parts are non-returnable and non-refundable unless the Company determines the part contains a manufacturing defect.
Minor cosmetic variations consistent with hand fabrication shall not constitute defects.
6. Returns
Stock parts may be returned only with prior approval and must be accompanied by the original invoice.
Returns must be made within thirty (30) days of purchase and are subject to inspection.
Special-order, custom, modified, electrical, installed, or fabricated parts are not eligible for return.
7. Payment Terms
Payment shall be made by wire transfer unless other arrangements have been approved in writing.
Invoices unpaid thirty (30) days after the invoice date shall accrue interest at five percent (5%) per month (or the maximum rate permitted by law if lower).
Customer agrees to pay all reasonable collection costs, attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses incurred in collecting unpaid balances.
8. Storage Charges
Vehicles, engines, transmissions, parts, or other property remaining on Company premises more than thirty (30) days after completion or invoice date shall incur storage charges of $10.00 per day unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Storage charges shall continue until all outstanding balances have been paid and the property has been removed.
9. Mechanic's Lien
Customer acknowledges that the Company shall have all rights available under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including any applicable mechanic's or garageman's lien, to secure payment for labor, parts, materials, storage, interest, attorney's fees, and related charges.
10. Risk of Damage
Customer acknowledges that restoration and modification of antique, classic, custom, or previously repaired vehicles may expose hidden defects, rust, weakened materials, prior accident damage, cracked paint, or other conditions beyond the Company's control.
The Company shall not be responsible for damage resulting from such pre-existing conditions.
11. Vehicle Operation
Customer authorizes the Company and its employees to operate, move, road test, transport, and otherwise use the vehicle as reasonably necessary for diagnosis, fabrication, tuning, testing, quality control, and delivery.
12. Limitation of Liability
The Company's liability for any claim arising from labor, parts, or services shall be limited to the amount actually paid to the Company for the specific work giving rise to the claim.
In no event shall the Company be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or punitive damages, including loss of use, loss of profits, diminished vehicle value, towing expenses, rental expenses, or business interruption.
13. Loss or Damage
The Company shall exercise reasonable care while Customer's property is in its possession.
However, the Company shall not be liable for loss or damage caused by fire, theft, vandalism, weather, acts of God, or other causes beyond its reasonable control.
The Company recommends Customer maintain adequate insurance coverage during the repair or build process.
14. Build Deposits
Customer acknowledges that build deposits reserve production capacity and permit the Company to purchase materials, schedule labor, and commit manufacturing resources.
Deposits are non-refundable to the extent that they have been applied toward purchased materials, fabricated components, labor performed, engineering, design, administrative costs, or other expenses incurred for the project.
If the Customer cancels a project after work and parts have commenced, the Company may retain all or part of the deposit and may invoice the Customer for any additional costs incurred that exceed the deposit.
Custom fabricated components remain the property of the Company until paid in full.
15. Abandoned Property
Any vehicle or property left on Company premises for more than ninety (90) days after written notice that the project is complete or payment is due may be considered abandoned and disposed of in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania law.
16. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Pennsylvania.
17. Initial Inspection and Owner Maintenance for Custom Built Minis
Initial Service Inspection
Owner acknowledges that the vehicle has been custom built and/or modified and, as such, requires an initial break-in inspection. The Owner agrees to have the vehicle thoroughly inspected after approximately 300-500 miles (500-800 km) of operation, or sooner if abnormal noises, vibrations, leaks, or handling characteristics are observed.
This inspection should include verification of the torque of all accessible critical fasteners in accordance with applicable specifications, including but not limited to suspension, steering, drivetrain, engine and transmission mounts, braking components, wheel fasteners, subframe mounting hardware, and exhaust system hardware. Fluid levels, hose routing, electrical connections, and all safety-related systems should also be inspected.
Due to normal settling, heat cycling, vibration, and component break-in associated with custom-built vehicles, minor adjustments and re-torquing may be necessary during this initial service. Such conditions are considered normal maintenance and are not indicative of defects in workmanship or materials.
Failure to perform the recommended initial inspection and ongoing maintenance may result in component loosening, premature wear, damage, or unsafe operating conditions. Ulrich Vehicle Design, LLC shall not be responsible for damage or failures resulting from the Owner's failure to perform the recommended inspections and maintenance.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with the applicable estimate, invoice, or work order, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the services performed.
No oral statements or prior agreements shall modify these Terms unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.