Terms and conditions

 



1) First Order: Must be prepaid using a Cashiers Check, Money Order, or Credit Card (Major cards accepted). Following orders may pay for COD or other terms depending on an established credit or credit reporting agency approval. This process may take from 7 to 10 business days. Minimum purchase $350.00

2) Payment Terms: Will only be authorized after a review of the company and/or personal credit; prior to approval SONEC will only accept credit cards or cash on delivery purchases until credit is extended. (A $25.00 processing fee is required for processing a credit application) Fee will be added to first order if approved. . By signing the application you authorize SONEC to verify your credit report through different reporting agencies.

3) Claims: In the event of any damages to products caused during shipping, notify SONEC’S Customer Service Dept at 1-800-547-2368 ext. 117 within seven business days of receiving damaged goods.

4) Samples: Samples will be shipped at retail list prices plus freight charges.

5) Drop Shipment: SONEC will drop shipments of any order under your name at no additional cost. (some
restrictions may apply).

6) Wholesale Purchases: The minimum purchase amount is $150.00 per re-order. In the event the order is less than $150.00, a $10.00 service charge will be added to the invoice. Florida Customers must present a copy of a resale tax Certificate to avoid Florida State Tax (7% sales tax will add to the order).

7) Buy-Back Program: applies only to stand-up displays, will be subject to a 20% Re-Stocking fee + Shipping cost. Pre-paid orders may be housed in our facilities, as a courtesy, for a maximum of 20 days. After 20 days, there will be a $50.00 fee monthly applied to the order. Seasonal items do not qualify for the Buy-Back Program. We assume no responsibility for orders not claimed within 90 days. All returns must be in original container and resalable condition No return on special orders items. A picture must be provided in order to get approval within 30 days.

8) Shipping: Please allow 2 to 3 business days (Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM EST) for your orders to be packed. We generally Ship via UPS Ground, and trucking company. SONEC is not responsible for delays caused by any carrier handling Our shipments.

9) Rush Orders: There will be a minimum $10.00 handling fee (Per $500.00) added to the invoice.

10) Credit Card Payments: Every customer must fill out and sign the front of the New Customer Application form, accepting the started conditions before any transaction may take place. The client understands that unless otherwise stated SONEC will process that particular credit card for future transactions unless specified by the client. It is the Client’s responsibility to provide SONEC with correct and accurate information including correct credit card’s billing address. Please notify your Sales Representative in the event of any change to this particular account.

11) Return Checks: There will be a $25.00 service charge added to any returned checks. Clients with returned checks will be limited to pre-paid orders only. SONEC will present check again Via Electronic Funds Transfer (ETF).

12) Credit Request: Customers requesting credit terms with SONEC will be evaluated on a case by case basis in SONEC’S absolute discretion using all major Credit Reporting Agencies. SONEC’S decision to approve credit will depend on their credit score, their credit history, the length of time they have been in business, credit references and PayDex Index Score (Dunn & Bradstreet). We do Equifax E-Reporting.

13) Merchandise Return: No returns are accepted. In the event COD boxes are returned, a 25% restocking fee will be added to the invoice as will the price of any damaged or missing merchandise. In addition, to that client’s credit status will be limited to pre-paid orders only. *

14) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): Customer authorizes SONEC to charge the credit card(s) detailed on the application or perform an EFT Transaction (check payment received via fax or mail will be considered an authorization to perform such transaction for any pre-paid or past due invoices.

SONEC reserves the right to issue and/or terminate credit privileges to any of its clients. Failure to make timely payments will result in the termination of said Client’s credit with SONEC. SONEC is not responsible for any damages caused as a result of incorrectly handling or misusing any of its products. In the event a customer refuses to pay for merchandise received, SONEC reserves the right to charge the maximum penalty. Terms include but are not limited to a 1.5% charge per month for the total amount owed on any past due accounts including cost of collections, attorney’s fees, and court costs, whether or not suit is filed. In the event suit is filed, venue will be Dade County Florida.