Acceptance of Goods Clause

These clauses on acceptance of goods can be used in a commercial sales or purchase agreement. They address the buyer's rights to accept or reject goods that may be nonconforming, defective, damaged or are otherwise not in compliance with the purchase order. These clauses include practical guidance, drafting notes and an alternate clause. Acceptance clauses are designed to establish: (a) when the buyer is required to evaluate the goods for acceptance; (b) the criterial/processes according to which the buyer must accept or reject the goods; and (c) confirm/determine whether and when the seller has successfully completed the agreed upon goods and when the warranty period begins. For a discussion of a buyer's rights to accept and reject a seller's tender of goods, see the practice note: Acceptance and Rejection of Goods. For a discussion of delivery provisions in sale of goods transactions, see the practice note: Delivery of Goods. For information on contract drafting and review, see the ...