By submitting the samples to Centrum the Client agrees to
the
following terms and conditions, unless superseded by a previous written
agreement. The Client is defined as the person or entity who
submits the samples to the laboratory. The Client’s
name,
address and project manager must be identified on the Chain of Custody
form. If another party pays for the analyses the paying party
will be considered the Client. Third party billing must be
approved in advance.
Centrum will perform the analyses requested on
the Chain of
Custody form using the methods for which Centrum is approved by the
State of California unless other arrangements have been made in
advance. At times it may be necessary to subcontract work to
other laboratories. The Client will be informed prior to any
subcontracting and must approve the subcontracting.
Centrum will perform the requested analyses to the best of
it’s ability and within holding times. Samples must
be
submitted to Centrum with adequate holding time remaining. If
circumstances occur which prevent the completion of the samples to the
satisfaction of the Client, Centrum will be liable only for the cost of
the sample analysis.
Centrum will perform only the analyses as described on the
Chain
of Custody form. Centrum will not be liable for failure of
the
Client to mark the correct analyses or for improper sample
identification. Any additional analysis requests must be
submitted in writing or via fax. Verbal requests must be
followed
up in writing to assure that the proper analyses are preformed.
At the Clients request Centrum may submit preliminary
results to
the Client via fax. These results may not have gone through a
complete quality control review. Therefore Centrum will not
be
liable for actions which may be taken based on preliminary
results. Because field analyses have not been reviewed for
quality they should be considered
preliminary.
Centrum will release results only to the Client.
Centrum
will only release results to others if the original Client submits
authorization to Centrum in writing. If the Client is no
longer
available results will not be released. Note that Centrum
will
release results if required to by law. All data will be
discarded
seven years after sample receipt.
Rush analyses must be approved by the laboratory prior to
the
Client submitting the samples to Centrum. Centrum cannot
guarantee the requested turnaround unless prior approval is given.
All samples remain the property of the Client.
Centrum will
dispose of samples after 90 days. Samples will be either
returned
to the client or disposed of by Centrum at Centrum’s
discretion. Centrum may charge the Client for sample disposal
per
quotation.
Centrum reserves the right to refuse or return samples
prior to
analysis at our own discretion. Failure to pay previous
invoices,
unusual or dangerous sample matrixes, and insufficient holding time
remaining are just a few of the reasons for sample refusal.
Centrum will attempt to notify the client as soon as possible if
samples are refused.
PAYMENT TERMS: The Client agrees to pay Centrum
for the
analyses requested in accordance with prices quoted, including any
rush, courier or disposal charges. Payment terms are net 30
days
from the date of invoice by Centrum. All overdue payments are
subject to an additional interest and service charge of one and one
half percent (1.5%) per month or portion thereof from the due date
until the date of payment. All payment must be made in United
States currency. Should default be made by Client in payment
of
any amount due Centrum for any order or service rendered and if action
be instituted to collect said sums, the prevailing party will be
entitled to such additional sum as the Court may fix as reasonable
attorney’s fees.
