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Inspection and Access
Inspection and Access contract clause examples

In order to access Seller’s work quality, conformance with Buyer’s specifications and compliance with this Order, upon reasonable notice by Buyer, all: i) goods, materials and services related in any way to the goods and services purchased hereunder (including without limitation raw materials, components, intermediate assemblies, work in process, tools and end products) shall be subject to inspection and test by Buyer and its customer or representative at all times and places, including sites where the goods and services are created or performed, whether they be at premises of Seller, Seller’s suppliers or elsewhere; and ii) of Seller’s books and records relating to this Order shall be subject to inspection by Buyer at all times and places with the Seller’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, and one time per year and except for cases in which the Buyer has routine need for full access of Seller’s books and records relating to this Order; provided, however, that in each case such inspections and audits shall be conducted during normal business hours and shall not unreasonably disrupt the normal operations of Seller. In the event that Seller desires to transfer any work under this Order to another site or make any material modification in its manufacturing process or the procurement of materials related to the goods, it shall first consult with and obtain the prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such consent by Buyer shall be subject to qualification of the new site under Buyer’s supplier qualification standards. If any inspection, test, audit or similar oversight activity is made on Seller’s or its suppliers’ premises, Seller shall, without additional charge: # provide all reasonable access and assistance for the safety and convenience of the inspectors and # take all necessary precautions and implement appropriate safety procedures for the safety of Buyer’s personnel while they are present on such premises. If Buyer’s personnel require medical attention on such premises, Seller will arrange for appropriate attention. If in Buyer’s opinion the safety of its personnel on such premises may be imperiled by local conditions, Buyer may remove some or all of its personnel from such premises, and Buyer shall have no responsibility for any resulting impact on Seller or its suppliers. If specific Buyer and/or Buyer’s customer tests, inspection and/or witness points are included in this Order, the goods shall not be shipped without an inspector’s release or a written waiver of test/inspection/witness with respect to each such point; however, Buyer shall not be permitted to unreasonably delay shipment; and Seller shall notify Buyer in writing at least twenty (20) days prior to each of Seller’s scheduled final and, if applicable, intermediate test/ inspection/witness points. Buyer’s failure to inspect, accept, reject or detect defects by inspection shall neither relieve Seller from responsibility for such goods or services that are not in accordance with the Order requirements nor impose liabilities on Buyer. Seller shall provide and maintain an inspection, testing and process control system acceptable to Buyer and its customer covering the goods and services to ensure compliance with this Order and shall keep complete records available to Buyer and its customer for three (3) years after completion of this Order. Acceptance of such system by Buyer shall not alter the obligations and liability of Seller under this Order.

Inspection/Testing. In order to assess Seller’s work quality, conformance with Buyer’s specifications and compliance with this Order, including but not limited to Seller’s representations, warranties, certifications and covenants under this Order, upon reasonable notice by Buyer, all: # goods, materials and services related in any way to the goods and services purchased hereunder (including without limitation raw materials, components, intermediate assemblies, work in process, tools and end products) shall be subject to inspection and test by Buyer and its customer or representative at all times and places, including sites where the goods and services arc created or performed, whether they arc al premises of Seller, Seller’s suppliers or elsewhere; and # of Seller’s books and records relating to this Order shall be subject to inspection by Buyer. If any inspection, test, audit or similar oversight activity is made on Seller’s or its suppliers’ premises, Seller shall, without additional charge: # provide al! reasonable access and assistance for the safely and convenience of the inspectors and # take all necessary precautions and implement appropriate safety procedures for the safety of Buyer’s personnel while they are present on such premises. If Buyer’s personnel require medical attention on such premises, Seller will arrange for appropriate attention, If in Buyer’s opinion the safety of its personnel on such premises may be imperiled by local conditions, Buyer may remove some or all of its personnel from such premises, and Buyer shall have no responsibility for any resulting impact on Seller or its suppliers. If specific Buyer and/or Buyer’s customer tests, inspection and/or witness points are included in this Order, the goods shall not be shipped without an inspector’s release or a written waiver of test/inspection/witness with respect to each such point; however, Buyer shall not be permitted to unreasonably delay shipment; and Seller shall notify Buyer in writing at least twenty (20) days prior to each of Seller’s scheduled final and, if applicable, intermediate test/inspection/witness points. Buyer’s failure to inspect, accept, reject or detect defects by inspection shall neither relieve Seller from responsibility for such goods or services that are not in accordance with the Order requirements nor impose liabilities on Buyer.

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