FBN Inputs, LLC Standard TERMS and CONDITIONS
Version: March 2, 2020
This Sales Order consists of General Terms—applicable to all orders, and Specific Terms—which apply to specific product categories. Please read all applicable terms thoroughly and carefully. All payments should be sent to FBN Inputs, LLC, DEPT CH 17354, Palatine, IL 60055. All legal notices and other correspondences should be sent to FBN Inputs, LLC, Attention: Legal, 388 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070.
general terms
- Definitions.
- “Billing Contact” is the natural person identified on the signature page hereto.
- “Buyer” is the entity(ies) or person(s) identified on the signature page hereto.
- “In-Season” means March 1 through the end of the Program Year.
- “Pre-Season” means on or prior to February 28/29 of any Program Year.
- “Program Year” means the period from September 1 to August 31.
- “RUP Contact” is the natural person or applicator identified on the signature page hereto.
- Initiating a Sales Order. A Sales Order may be initiated through the FBN Direct store at www.fbn.com, verbally, in writing, or electronically (via email, SMS, or other electronic messaging) between Buyer and an authorized sales representative of Seller.
- Confirming a Sales Order. A written Sales Order on Seller’s form is confirmed upon signature by both Seller and Buyer.
- Joint and Several Liability. Buyer, Billing Contact, and RUP Contact shall be jointly and severally responsible and liable for all duties, responsibilities, and obligations under this Sales Order.
- Prices. Seller will publish and provide to Buyer price lists along with periodic updates appropriate for market changes. Seller’s published prices are subject to change at any time with or without notice to Buyer. The prices stated in a Sales Order are the confirmed prices with respect to Products specified in such Sales Order. All prices are listed in and payable only in United States Dollars. Any Product discount or promotional prices are conditional on Buyer satisfying terms and conditions specific to the Seller’s quoted price, discount or promotion. If Buyer fails to comply with these discount or promotion specific terms and conditions, Seller reserves the right to (a) cancel any applicable Sales Order, or (b) revoke the discount or promotional price and charge Buyer the non-discounted or non-promotional price.
- Due Date. All amounts are due and payable as specified in the applicable Sales Order which will specify whether Extended Credit Terms or Cash Upfront terms apply. If no term is specified in the applicable Sales Order, then all amounts are due and payable NET 30 from the date of the applicable Sales Order.
- Sales Tax and Assessments. Listed sales tax is an estimate only and is subject to change depending on the Products and quantities delivered, the location where Buyer takes physical possession of Products, and, if applicable, whether Buyer has provided Seller with satisfactory evidence of sales tax exempt status. Listed state assessments, if applicable, are estimates only, and are subject to change depending on the then-current assessment rates at the time of delivery.
- Payment and Notice. All payments should be sent the precise address specified on the applicable Sales Order or invoice.
- Payment by ACH. If Buyer elects to pay using ACH, Buyer authorizes Seller to electronically debit Buyer’s account, for the amount due pursuant to the applicable Sales Order or invoice (as applicable), and if necessary, to electronically debit or credit Buyer’s account to correct any erroneous charges or if the amount owed changes.
- Payment by Credit Card. If Buyer elects to pay using credit card, Buyer authorizes Seller to charge Buyer’s credit card, for the amount due pursuant to the applicable Sales Order or invoice (as applicable), and if necessary, to debit or credit Buyer’s credit card to correct any erroneous charges or if the amount owed changes. Buyer further acknowledges that this Sales Order constitutes a business to business (B2B) transaction and that Seller is permitted to charge Buyer the actual cost associated with permitting Buyer to pay via credit card. To the extent permitted under applicable law, Buyer explicitly consents to the credit card surcharge stated herein.
- Payment by Check. If payment via check is authorized by Seller, Seller must receive payment (and it must clear Seller’s account) by the Due Date specified on the applicable Sales Order or invoice, or no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the shipment or pickup of Products, whichever is earlier.
- Purchase Money Security Interest—UCC. To the maximum extent allowed under applicable law, Seller shall have and maintain a purchase money security interest (PMSI) in and to any Products sold pursuant to the applicable Sales Order and Buyer consents to Seller perfecting such PMSI through any necessary or desirable notices or filings, including UCC filings.
important note: it is buyer’s responsibility to review and
verify the details of all sales orders,
including orders initiated by member’s of buyer’s team.
- Default in Payment; Right of Offset. If payment is not received by the due date, Seller reserves the right to do any or all of the following: (a) rescind any and all discount(s) or promotional pricing and charge Buyer the regular list price, (b) delay shipment until payment has been received, (c) cancel a Sales Order, or (d) offset any amount which may be owed or payable by Seller or any of its affiliates to Buyer in connection with any other agreement or contract between Buyer or its affiliates and Seller or its affiliates, and to apply that amount to satisfy Buyer’s payment obligations herein.
- Default Interest Rate Charge. After the due date, or failure to make payment, any unpaid balance shall accrue interest equal to 18 percent (18%) per annum, or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is less, during the entire period that payment is in default.
- Failed Payment Fee. In the event that Buyer’s payment fails for any reason, including, but not limited to, bounced check, failed ACH payment due to incorrect bank account information or insufficient funds, Buyer will be charged a $25 administrative fee in addition to any other fees or penalties incurred by Seller. Seller reserves the right to cancel or delay delivery of a Sales Order until payment is received, and payment clears Seller’s account.
- Packaging. Except as otherwise confirmed in writing, Products will be prepared for delivery according to Seller’s packing and shipment standards (acceptable to common carriers for shipment and adequate to ensure safe arrival).
- Delivery. Seller will deliver to Buyer’s specified delivery location, which Buyer represents and warrants is suitable for receipt and handling of the Products. If an order is placed during Pre-Season, the Sales Order will establish a Delivery Window. If an order is placed during In-Season, the Sales Order will establish a Delivery Date.
- Pre-Season Deliveries. Seller will use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver products by the Delivery Window specified in the Sales Order, but reserves the right to deliver Products up to three (3) business days before or after the specified Delivery Window.
- In-Season Deliveries. Seller will use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver products by the Delivery Date specified in the Sales Order, which will vary based on geography from 24-hour to 72-hour delivery.
- Delivery Charges. Seller may charge for shipping and handling to Buyer’s specified delivery location. Shipping and handling rates and the method of calculation are disclosed on fbn.com. Shipping charges, if any, will appear on the Sales Order.
- Pick-Up. For pick up orders, Buyer is solely responsible for all aspects of transporting the Products, including Hazardous Material Products, including but not limited to, ensuring Products are properly secured, that Buyer is properly trained, and that Buyer is licensed and equipped to transport the type and quantity of Products specified above and is displaying the proper placards, if applicable.
- Title and Risk of Loss. Title and Risk of Loss shall pass to Buyer either when Products are delivered to a carrier, if delivery is selected, or when Buyer picks up Products from Seller’s location, if pick up is selected. The Products will be deemed accepted upon delivery or pick up. If there are any errors or omissions with delivery, Buyer must accept delivery and contact Seller within twenty-four (24) hours for correction.
- Delivery Guaranty. If Seller is unable to deliver Products as provided above, and Buyer is unwilling to modify the Delivery Window, Seller will refund Buyer 110% of the Product price actually paid by Buyer and 100% of all other charges actually paid by Buyer.
- Delivery Designees for Restricted Use Pesticides. RUP Contact is responsible for designating any third party(ies) that are authorized to accept delivery of restricted use products on behalf of RUP Contact (a “Delivery Designee”) no later than seven (7) days prior to the Delivery Date or the first date of the Delivery Window. Failure to identify a Delivery Designee as required by this Section may result in Buyer’s order being delayed or re-directed. If Seller is unable to fulfill a delivery due to none of Billing Contact, RUP Contact or a Delivery Designee being available to receive delivery, then Seller will charge Buyer a failed delivery fee of $200. RUP Contact may identify Delivery Designee(s) as follows:
- Delivery Designee Form. Complete and sign the Delivery Designee Form attached to this Sales Order.
- Team on fbn.com. Update Buyer’s Team settings on fbn.com to include Delivery Designees.
- For North Dakota Residents. Complete, sign and return to Seller an Authorization to Receive Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP’s) available at: https://www.nd.gov/ndda/sites/default/files/legacy/resource/SFN17783RUP_0.pdf
- For Florida Residents. Complete, sign and return to Seller an Authorized Purchasing Agent Designation available at: https://forms.freshfromflorida.com/13352.pdf
program year 2020
specific terms
payment terms
- FBN Direct Online Store Sales Orders.
- ACH. If Buyer elects to pay using ACH, Buyer authorizes Seller to electronically debit Buyer’s account, for the amount specified above, and if necessary, to electronically debit or credit Buyer’s account to correct any erroneous charges or if the amount owed changes, as permitted under this Sales Order.
- Credit Card. If Buyer elects to pay using credit card, Buyer authorizes Seller to charge Buyer’s credit card, for the amount specified above, and if necessary, to debit or credit Buyer’s credit card to correct any erroneous charges or if the amount owed changes, as permitted under this Sales Order. Buyer further acknowledges that this Sales Order constitutes a B2B transaction and that Seller is permitted to charge Buyer the actual cost associated with permitting Buyer to pay via credit card. To the extent permitted under applicable law, Buyer explicitly consents to the credit card surcharge listed above.
- Check. If payment via check is authorized by Seller, Seller must receive payment (and it must clear Seller’s account) within seven (7) calendar days of Buyer signing this Sales Order or prior to the shipment or pickup of Products, whichever is earlier. Seller must receive any additional amounts owed which result because of a permitted change in this Sales Order within 30 days of delivery.
- Non-FBN Direct Online Sales Orders. For Sales Orders not placed through the FBN Direct Online Store (e.g. Seed and some fertilizer Products), Seller must receive payment (and it must clear Seller’s account) by check, ACH payment initiated by Buyer or wire transfer initiated by Buyer (with Buyer responsible for any and all transaction fees incurred) within seven (7) calendar days of Buyer receiving this Sales Order Acknowledgement or prior to the shipment or pickup of Products, whichever is earlier.
- Integration with Loan Obligations. Each Sales Order where Extended Terms are identified is expressly incorporated into Buyer’s applicable Master Loan Note & Security Agreement and Commitment Letter (“Loan Agreements”) and Buyer’s obligations under this Sales Order are recoverable under and pursuant to such Loan Agreements. In the event that the terms of the Loan Documents conflicts with these terms and conditions, the Sales Order terms and conditions shall govern.
- Extended Terms Payment Due Date. Payment for Sales Orders placed during a Program Year must be received in full on or before the due date specified in the Loan Documents for the applicable Program Year.
- Annual Interest Rate Charge & Payment. An annual interest rate charge will accrue from the time the Sales Order is executed until payment is received in full by Seller. The applicable interest rate is as set forth in the Loan Agreements.
- December 0% Club. If Buyer purchases at least $40,000 worth of Products (crop protection, seed, fertilizer, adjuvant, or biostimulant, with purchases in two of those five categories), by December 20, 2019, then all purchases made between September 1, 2019 and August 31, 2020 will be charged 0% interest if paid in full by January 1, 2021.
- January 0% Club. If Buyer purchases at least $70,000 worth of Products (crop protection, seed, fertilizer, adjuvant, or biostimulant, with purchases in two of those five categories), by January 17, 2020, then all purchases made between September 1, 2019 and August 31, 2020 will be charged 0% interest if paid in full by January 1, 2021.
- New FBN Member 0% Incentive. If Buyer signs up to become a new first-time FBN member, then Buyer has the opportunity to make purchases on 0% interest extended credit terms within 30 days of the membership sign-up date. To qualify, Buyer must submit such orders within 30 days following FBN membership sign-up date and between January 18, 2020 and August 31, 2020. If Buyer purchases at least $25,000 worth of Products within this 30 day window, then all additional purchases made before August 31, 2020 will be charged 0% interest if paid in full by January 1, 2021.
crop protection and fertilizer product terms
- Quantity Changes. If Seller is unable to deliver the full quantity (e.g., full quantity is no longer available, or the specified pack size is not available, etc.), Buyer agrees to accept and to pay for Products that differ in quantity by +/- 10%. Billing Contact will be charged the same per unit cost that is specified above, but the total amount due will be based on the quantity actually delivered, which may require that Seller credit Billing Contact’s account for any excess amount previously paid or Seller charging Billing Contact any additional quantities not specified above.
- Product Changes. If Seller is unable to deliver the Products, Seller will make every effort to try to offer a substitute product and will execute a revised Sales Order if Billing Contact and RUP Contact both agree to the substitution. If a substitute product is not available or Billing Contact and RUP Contact do not agree, Seller reserves the right to cancel this Sales Order and to refund the Billing Contact 110% of the Product price actually paid and 100% of any other charges actually paid.
- Value Picks. If a Value Pick Product is listed above, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that it will accept any product that Seller has in inventory with a particular active ingredient, concentration and formulation, and that Seller is not guaranteeing that it will deliver any specific product. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Seller is permitted to deliver, and that Buyer will accept and be fully responsible for the specific Product delivered as if Buyer had selected a specific product, including, but not limited to, RUP Contact strictly using and applying Product according to the label and as required under applicable federal, state, and local law. Seller also makes no guarantees that the Product delivered is compatible, in a tank mix or otherwise, with any other product.
- Exchanges. For Sales Orders dated on or after October 1 of the Program Year, Buyer may elect to exchange up to 100% of the dollar value of the Sales Order, so long as all of the following conditions are satisfied:
- For exchanges prior to delivery, Buyer must initiate and complete the exchange process, including signing a revised Sales Order and a new Sales Order, at least 14 days prior to the Delivery Date or start of the delivery window specified above;
- For exchanges after delivery, Buyer must initiate and complete the exchange process within 60 days after delivery/pick-up or as otherwise indicated. This includes returning the product to the Seller and signing a revised Sales Order, a new Sales Order, and/or Return Authorization (as applicable). Seller reserves the right to refuse the exchange if products are not in original sellable condition. Buyer is responsible for paying all transportation and freight costs associated with the exchange.
- The revised Sales Order and new Sales Order are each effective only if the other has also been executed and this Sales Order shall remain in place until both the revised Sales Order and new Sales Order have been executed;
- Buyer may exchange up to 100% of the dollar value of this Sales Order based on the list price of the Products listed above prior to the application of any discounts or promotions and excluding any delivery fees, taxes, or other applicable fees;
- Buyer may only exchange Products in whole quantities and Products must be the same Products (product lot) that were originally purchased from Seller;
- Buyer may only exchange Products one-time per Sales Order;
- Buyer will lose any and all discounts, financing terms, and promotions listed above which are associated with any Products removed or exchanged out under this provision, except if Buyer has qualified for an aforementioned 2020 Purchasing Club Program;
- Buyer is subject to product pricing at the time of exchange;
- Seller reserves the right to refuse exchanges on special order products
- Any new Sales Order which contain Products which have been substituted in for Products exchanged out will need to be paid using the same payment method specified above. For example, if this Sales Order is Cash Up Front, a new Sales Order executed in connection with this provision must also be paid Cash Up Front. The specific terms which govern that payment method, however, may have changed. For example, if this Sales Order is on extended terms, any new Sales Order executed in connection with this provision will governed by the specific extended terms then currently in effect, which may mean the annual interest rate charge or payment due date are different; and
- This ability to exchange Products under this provision is subject to the availability of the new Products Buyer desires to substitute in.
- This program is not available for Sales Orders where consolidated delivery is indicated.
- Returns and Cancellations. For Sales Orders signed on or after October 1 of the Program Year, Buyer may elect to return or cancel up to 100% of the dollar value of this Sales Order, so long as all of the following conditions are satisfied:
- Buyer is responsible for paying Seller an 8% restocking fee, which will be calculated based on the dollar value of the products within this Sales Order that are returned;
- Buyer must initiate and complete the return process within 60 days after delivery/pick-up or as otherwise indicated. This includes returning the product to the Seller and signing a revised Sales Order, a new Sales Order, and/or Return Authorization (as applicable). Seller reserves the right to refuse the return if Products are not in original sellable condition. Buyer is responsible for paying all transportation and freight costs associated with the return.
- Buyer may only return Products in whole quantities and Products must be the same Products (product lot) that were originally purchased from Seller;
- Buyer may only return Products one-time per Sales Order;
- Seller reserves the right to refuse returns and cancellations on special order products; and
- If Buyer does not pick up Products or does not accept delivery within 30 days of the Delivery Window or Delivery Date specified in the Sales Order for any reason not otherwise covered in these Specific Terms, then the Sales Order shall be deemed cancelled and Buyer’s shall be liable to Seller for the 8% restocking fee provided in this Section.
- Prevailing Clause. This Section may be amended by terms specified in a Sales Order.
seed terms
- Quantity Changes. If Seller is unable to deliver the full quantity of Product ordered: (a) Buyer authorizes Seller to Deliver a smaller quantity of products, so long as it represents 90% or more of the quantity ordered of Product, or (b) if Seller is unable to deliver 90% or more of the quantity ordered, Buyer may cancel this Sales Order without penalty. Buyer will be charged the same per unit cost that is specified above, but the total amount due will be based on the quantity actually delivered, which may require that Seller credit Buyer’s account for any excess amount previously paid or Seller charging Buyer extra for any additional quantities not specified above.
- Product Changes. Seller will use best efforts to deliver the Product indicated above, but if Seller is unable to deliver the Product and Buyer is unwilling to modify this Sales Order and take delivery of an alternative Product, Seller may cancel this Sales Order and refund 100% of the price actually paid by the Buyer.
- Damaged Product. If the Product arrives in a state that renders it unusable in Seller’s sole determination, Seller will attempt to send a replacement. If Seller is unable to send a replacement Product in time reasonably required for planting, Buyer may cancel this Sales Order and to refund Buyer 100% of the Product price and all other charges actually paid by Buyer.
- Seed Selection Add-Ons. If a Product specified above includes a Seed Size and/or a GM Presence add-on and if Seller is unable to deliver Product with that specified add-on, Buyer has the right to cancel that portion of this Sales Order and Seller will refund the price actually paid by Buyer for that portion of the Sales Order.
- Buyer must select the Return Limited Warranty for all seed Product of the same crop type that Buyer purchases from Seller during a particular Program Year, regardless of how many Sales Orders are placed. For example, if Buyer elects to include the Return Limited Warranty on a subsequent Sales Order, Seller shall retroactively apply the Return Limited Warranty Fee to any previous Sales Orders executed for the same crop type in that Program Year.
- Prior to delivery, Buyer shall have the ability to reduce the quantity ordered or to cancel this Sales Order in its entirety in exchange for a refund.
- After delivery, Buyer may return for a refund any quantity of Product ordered, so long as the returned Product is in its original, unopened, and undamaged box and Product is not otherwise damaged or unusable in Seller’s sole determination. Returns must be requested on or before June 30 of each Program Year.
- If Seller has sufficient inventory, Buyer shall have the right to exchange Product for another Product sold by Seller. Buyer will be responsible for any price difference between the exchanged Products. In the event that Seller is not able to exchange Products, Buyer’s sole remedy is to either retain Product or to return it for a refund. Exchanges must be requested by June 30 of each Program Year.
- Buyer is responsible to transport all returned seed Products to the nearest available FBN seed storage location, and may either arrange for the Products to be delivered or pay FBN for all expenses relating to its delivery.
- Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Seller must receive the Return Limited Warranty Fee by check, ACH payment initiated by Buyer or wire transfer initiated by Buyer (with Buyer responsible for any and all transaction fees incurred) and all transportation costs (if any) before Seller will process and accept any returns under this Section.
- Any refund or credit pursuant to this Section shall not include a refund or credit of the Return Limited Warranty Fee.
- Prompt Notice & Expiration of Claim. Seller must have prompt notice of any claim arising from the use of Products so that an immediate inspection of the allegedly affected seed and/or crop can be made. Buyer shall notify Seller immediately, but in no case later than 30 days after any defect or other basis of such claim is discovered or should be discovered. Any claims for which Seller did not receive notice within such 30 days shall be barred. Any action against Seller for breach of contract and any claim for breach of warranties must be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrue. All actions against Seller shall be barred after such time. To the extent that a claim determination requires laboratory verification, only results from USDA accredited labs shall be considered therefor.
- Original Supplier’s Terms and Conditions. To the extent that they do not conflict with this Sales Order, Buyer hereby agrees to any additional terms and conditions imposed by the original supplier, as applicable, that are attached to this Sales Order and/or which may be attached to the Product or contained in its label. For the avoidance of doubt, the terms and conditions of sale of any company for which Seller is acting as a dealer or agent are hereby incorporated pursuant to this Section. Notwithstanding the above, in no event shall Seller have any liability pursuant to these Terms and Conditions in excess of the liability it would otherwise have under the Original Supplier’s Terms and Conditions.
- Seller’s Label. The terms and conditions appearing on the labels of any Products labeled by Seller are hereby incorporated herein and are binding on Buyer.
- Use of Seed. Unless otherwise agreed by Seller and Buyer in writing or as set forth herein, Seller grants to Buyer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the seed for the sole purpose of growing a single commercial crop for the production of grain or forage for feeding or processing. Buyer agrees that it is not acquiring any rights to use the seed or any parental line(s) that may be unintentionally contained herein for any purpose other than the of a single commercial crop for the production of grain or forage for feeding or processing. Buyer shall not reproduce or transfer the seed or parental line(s). The parental line(s) may also be protected under trade secret laws. Buyer further agrees that under these trade secret rights, any parental seed and the genetic material contained herein is confidential and must be maintained in confidence. Export of the seed and parental line(s) is prohibited. Further, the buyer shall ensure that any crop or material produced from this seed shall only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. Buyer must destroy any unused seed which is not returned to Seller.
- F2F Genetics Network Branded Seed Requirements: If F2F Genetics Network Branded Seed Products are selected, the following terms and conditions apply:
- Minimum Order Size. Buyer must order a minimum of: (a) 40 units of corn or (b) 40 units of soybeans. A “unit” is a standard sized commercial bag of seed.
- Data Contribution Requirement. Buyer must send Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. planting data (population, depth, spacing etc.) by July 1 of the Program Year and harvest data by November 15 of the following Program Year.
- If Buyer fails to satisfy or maintain at all times any or all of these conditions, Buyer reserves the right to cancel this Sales Order, revoke any discounts, benefits or promotions conferred by this program, and/or restrict Buyer from participating in any future seed programs, discounts, or promotions offered by Seller.
- Restrictions on Research. Except as Seller has permitted via written consent or for agronomic comparisons and yield testing solely for Buyer’s own use, Buyer or any user of Products shall not conduct any research on or with Product (nor its parental lines, pollen, tissue or any other plant part), nor transfer Products to others for breeding, research or planting of any kind, including but not limited to genetic profiling, sequencing, analyzing molecular species, isolating molecular species, subject to molecular marker analysis (including, but not limited to, using PCR, hybridization or any other technique requiring the inquiry of a nucleic or amino acid, whether directly or indirectly), biotechnical process, genetic manipulation, transformation, mutagenesis, genotyping, DNA fingerprinting, and/or use of double haploid technology, research or generation of herbicide registration data.
- Sharing of Personally Identifiable Data (For Traited Seed Only). If this Sales Order contains traited seed, Buyer explicitly consents to Seller sharing Buyer’s personally identifiable data to Buyer’s vendors and the government for the sole purpose of and only to the extent necessary to comply with EPA and other governmental reporting requirements.
- Stewardship Agreement (For Traited Seed Only). If this Sales Order contains traited seed, Buyer represents and warrants that it has and will maintain at all required times, a valid stewardship or grower technology agreement and will fully comply with the terms therein, including any and all applicable refuge requirements. Further, Buyer shall provide Seller copies of all applicable stewardship and grower technology agreements or information relating thereto upon request. Seller reserves the right to cancel this Sales Order or require that Buyer return the traited seed unused if Buyer fails to have or maintain a valid stewardship or grower technology agreement or to comply with any of its terms therein.
- Soy + 1 Program (Not Available for All Seed Products). If the Soy + 1 Program is selected, the following terms and conditions apply with respect to the acres enrolled in the program:
- Buyer is authorized to use the soybean seed harvested from eligible soybean products purchased by Buyer from Seller the previous season (the “Reused Seed”) for the sole purpose of growing a single commercial crop for the production of grain or forage for feeding or processing on such acres at a planting rate of one (1) Unit or less per acre. All other restrictions relating to such soybean seed products shall continue in full force and effect.
- Buyer shall provide Seller with planting records for all enrolled acres no later than July 31 of such year in the form reasonably requested by Seller.
- Buyer authorizes Seller and its agents to audit Buyer’s books and records and inspect the locations enrolled in the Soy + 1 Program to confirm compliance with the Soy + 1 Program. Buyer shall make all books and records available during customary business hours or as otherwise agreed between Buyer and Seller after receiving a written request from Seller.
- Seller shall cause samples of Reused Seed submitted to it by Buyer (if any) to be tested for germination and glyphosate tolerance, if applicable. Seller’s commitment to test Reused Seed is conditioned upon Buyer following any instructions provided by Seller in writing from time to time and Buyer using any containers provided by Seller.
- Buyer shall not sell, give away or otherwise transfer the Reused Seed to any party or use the Reused Seed for any purpose other than explicitly authorized as part of the Soy + 1 Program.
- Seller makes no representations or warranties regarding the quality or suitability for planting of the Reused Seed, including but not limited to germination, glyphosate tolerance. Buyer’s decision to plant the Reused Seed is undertaken in Buyer’s professional judgment with full awareness of any potential adverse effects.
- In no event does the Soy + 1 Program authorize any use of soybean seed not purchased from Seller or ineligible soybean seed purchased from Seller for any purpose other than the production of a single commercial crop or as otherwise provided by such seller.
- In the event Buyer is required to replant an acre enrolled in the Soy + 1 Program that was previously planted with Reused Seed, Buyer shall pay a second Soy + 1 Royalty in order to replant such acres with additional Reused Seed.
other product terms
Program Level
Advanced Innovator
Available only to the first 100 buyers (based on the date a sales order is executed) who complete all program requirements.
Requirements
Coupon
If Buyer completes all of the applicable program requirements, Buyer will receive a $1,000 FBN Direct coupon to be used on any future FBN Direct order. Limit one coupon per account. Coupon is non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash. Coupon must be used in connection with a future sales order executed after the receipt of this coupon, but before September 30, 2021.