Terms and Conditions of Sales Price

Our prices are quoted in Canadian dollars and are based on the present market conditions. These prices are subject to change without notice. All Canadian and Ontario taxes apply unless the authorized documentation is provided for exemption.

Minimum Orders

Our minimum seed order charge is $50.00: the order may include a variety of species. Trial packets of approximately 100 seeds are available for $5.00 each. The minimum charge does not apply to the trial packets.

Cancellations/Returns

Any order cancellations or changes must be made in writing. Once an order is accepted, cancellations cannot be made without our consent. Special orders cannot be cancelled by the customer. Seeds cannot normally be returned without the express written permission of the Ontario Tree Seed Facility. In all cases, goods cannot be returned after they have been accepted, cleaned, processed, improperly stored, planted, or otherwise treated, modified, or used in any way.

Guarantee

We guarantee all seed to be correctly labelled and shipped in the condition described by the statistical data associated with that seed. Every effort is made to provide the highest quality seed available; however, we are unable to offer warranty, implied or expressed, with respect to seed viability.

Contingencies

We reserve the right to allocate, distribute or cancel any order, in whole or in part, because of: strikes, labour shortages, fire, flood, drought, disease, casualty, errors in count, spoilage, or other circumstances beyond our control.

Taxes

Any taxes arising from the purchase, use, or resale of the goods, such as import duty, sales tax, or any other tax, is the responsibility of the buyer.

Payment & Shipping Terms

Accounts may be paid by cheque, money order, or major credit card. Cheques should be payable to the Minister of Finance. Commercial drafts from established firms should be drawn on a Canadian bank. Overdue accounts will be charged interest at the rate of 5%, subject to change based on the fluctuating economy.

Buyer assumes ownership and responsibility for goods at the time of shipment. Please allow up to five (5) weeks for processing an order. An 8% Ontario sales tax and a 7% Goods and Services Tax will be charged unless customers file an exemption certificate or include a vendor permit. C.O.D. is not acceptable.

All seed is shipped at the buyer’s risk and expense from the Ontario Tree Seed Facility in Angus. We charge for packing materials at cost. We will ship by Purolator Courier unless other means have been agreed upon.

Receiving & Acceptance

Seed is perishable. All shipments should be immediately and carefully un-packed and inspected on arrival and then placed in proper storage, (conditions that minimize changes in seed quality) as specified in the package. Any problems with the condition of the seed, or quality or quantity of stock received should be brought to our attention immediately. Quantity is proved by shipping documents.

Claims

Claims for any cause must be made in writing within five (5) to seven (7) days of the shipment date, whichever period of time is expressly agreed to be reasonable. If the buyer does not give such notice, the buyer agrees to have unconditionally accepted the goods.

The Ontario Tree Seed Facility will not consider any claim after the seed has been cleaned, processed, improperly stored, planted, or otherwise treated, modified, or used in any way. Claims for losses while goods are in transit must be filed directly with the carrier.

These terms and conditions of sale by the Ontario Tree Seed Facility may not be changed or amended except by written agreement signed by an officer of the Ontario Tree Seed Facility. By acceptance of the seed, the buyer acknowledges that the limitations and disclaimers described herein are the conditions of sale and that they constitute the entire agreement between buyer and seller.