SENTAI Distributors Statement of Policy

SENTAI DISTRIBUTORS
8839 Shirley Avenue, Northridge, California 91324
Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Through Friday
Information/Inquiries: 818-886-3113 FAX 818-886-2551
www.plasticmodels.com
President: Steve Ginter . Sales Manager: Tim Limbean . Domestic Sales: Pat Ahearn . Accounting: Christine Arnold

STATEMENT OF POLICY
A SIGNED CREDIT APPLICATION MUST BE ON FILE IN OUR OFFICE BEFORE ANY SHIPMENT MAY BE MADE.

By placing an order with Sentai Distributors, the customer agrees to the following terms and conditions of sale:

TERMS: All prices listed in this catalog are "Suggested Retail Prices". The standard retail dealer discount is 40%. An additional 2% discount is offered if the invoice is paid within 30 days of the shipping date. A 5% cash discount may be taken if the invoice is paid on "Receipt of Goods" (ROG). This 5% cash discount is inclusive of the 2%/30-day discount and payment must be received in our offices by the date indicated on the invoice. Invoices are due and payable in our offices 31 days from the date of invoice. VISA and MasterCard are accepted for payment of Sentai invoices.

OPENING ORDERS: Opening Order for new accounts is $100.00

RE-ORDERS: No re-order minimum

BACK ORDERS: For customers accepting back orders, out-of-stock items will be listed on the packing slip only and not on the invoice. Unless "Back Order" is specifically requested, items not shipped on original invoice will be cancelled.

SHIPPING: United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx are our primary carriers. If any other shipping method is required customer must notify Sentai when placing order. Orders are normally shipped within 24 hours of receipt.

FREIGHT: All orders are shipped FOB Northridge, California. Full freight is charged to the customer, except as follows:
1. Full freight charged on orders up to $500.00, including COD charges if shipped COD. 2. One-half freight charged on orders over $500.00 net. Customers requesting UPS Air, Parcel Post Air or FedEx will pay the difference between standard and air charges. All customers outside the continental United States will pay the difference between these services and the standard freight allowance given to the farthest point inside the continental U.S.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: All customers outside the United States must have a valid VISA or MasterCard and date of expiry on file with Sentai prior to dispatch of first order. Our standard mode of shipment (unless otherwise requested) is Parcel Post surface(air) and DHL. CLAIMS: Invoice and price errors MUST be reported within 10 days of date of invoice.

RETURNS: Approval must first be obtained from Sentai before returning any merchandise. Returned items will be credited or replaced when accompanied by invoice number. Additionally, damaged items must include a complete list of missing/damaged parts. Claims for goods damaged in transit must be reported to the carrier. Do not deduct from invoice without a credit memo.

SERVICE CHARGES: Accounts not paid in full within 31 days of date of invoice will be charged 1.5% per month, 18% per years, on the unpaid balance. Accounts delinquent 60 days from invoice date are automatically submitted to Milliken & Michaels commercial collection agency for further action. Sentai shall be entitled to attorney fees and all collection costs. A 25% additional charge of the outstanding balance will be added when an account is turned over for collection. CASH DISCOUNTS AND FREIGHT ALLOWANCES WILL BE CHARGED BACK TO THE CUSTOMER ON ALL INVOICES NOT PAID BY THE DUE DATE.

LATE ACCOUNTS: SENTAI WILL NOT MAKE SHIPMENTS TO PAST-DUE ACCOUNTS. Accounts that are more than two weeks past due will receive an asterisk after the company name on invoices and statements. Four asterisks result in an open account being changed to COD.

SENTAI DISTRIBUTORS VIGOROUSLY PURSUES AND PROSECUTES ALL DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS IRRESPECTIVE OF THE AMOUNT.

BAD CHECKS: Returned checks are subject to a $15.00 service charge. CASH DISCOUNTS AND FREIGHT ALLOWANCES, BY VIRTUE OF THE RETURNED CHECK, WILL BE CHARGED BACK TO THE CUSTOMER. All invoices are due and payable in Northridge, California. Under California Civil Code, Chapter 522, Section 1719, the maker of a bad check may be liable for three times the amount of the check or $100.00, whichever is greater, plus the face value of the check and court costs.

PRICING: Prices are subject to change without notification.

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