General Terms and Conditions of Sale

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (the “Terms”) govern all quotations, sales, deliveries, products, and services provided by CPP Distribution Ltd. (“CPP”) to the purchaser or customer identified in the applicable quotation, purchase order, invoice, or related transaction document (the “Customer”).

By accepting a quotation, issuing a purchase order, or accepting delivery of products or services, the Customer agrees to be bound by these Terms.

If these Terms conflict with any Customer purchase order, procurement terms, correspondence, or other Customer document, these Terms will prevail unless CPP expressly agrees otherwise in writing through an authorized representative.


Table of Contents

1. Quotations
2. Order Acceptance
3. Prices
4. Payment Terms
5. Taxes & Other Charges
6. Delivery
7. Shipping Terms & Risk of Loss
8. Inspection and Claims
9. Returns
10. Order Changes and Cancellations
11. Product Suitability
12. High-Pressure Equipment
13. Warranty
14. Warranty Exclusions
15. Limitation of Liability
16. Force Majeure
17. Export Compliance
18. Intellectual Property
19. Electronic Transactions
20. Governing Law
21. Entire Agreement

1. Quotations

Unless expressly stated in writing, quotations are valid for thirty (30) days from the date issued and are subject to product availability, supplier confirmation, market conditions, and prior sale. Freight, duties, taxes, brokerage, insurance, and similar charges are additional unless expressly included in the quotation.

All quotations issued by CPP are non-binding and subject to change without notice unless the quotation expressly states otherwise.

Quoted delivery dates are estimates only and do not constitute guaranteed delivery commitments.


2. Order Acceptance

No order will be binding on CPP unless and until CPP accepts or acknowledges the order in writing.

CPP reserves the right to reject, refuse, or cancel any order, in whole or in part, for reasons including, but not limited to, inventory availability, supplier restrictions or allocation, export controls or sanctions requirements, credit approval or account status, or pricing, clerical, or specification errors.


3. Prices

Pricing is based on the prices in effect on the date CPP accepts the applicable order. However, CPP may adjust pricing prior to shipment to reflect supplier price increases, currency exchange fluctuations, tariffs, duties, government-imposed charges, extraordinary freight, logistics or insurance costs, or other cost increases outside CPP’s reasonable control.

Any adjusted pricing will apply unless otherwise agreed in writing by CPP.


4. Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, invoices are payable net thirty (30) days from the invoice date.

Overdue amounts will bear interest at 1.75% per month (21% per annum), or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower.

The Customer will reimburse CPP for all reasonable legal fees, collection costs, and related expenses incurred in recovering overdue amounts, on a solicitor and own client basis.

Payment terms are subject to approval by CPP’s Credit Department and may be changed, suspended, or withdrawn at CPP’s discretion.

CPP may suspend shipments, cancel orders, or place an account on credit hold if amounts are overdue or if CPP determines that the Customer’s creditworthiness has changed.


5. Taxes and Other Charges

The Customer is responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, duties, and governmental charges arising from the transaction, including:

  • GST, PST, HST, VAT, or similar sales taxes;
  • Customs duties, brokerage fees, import taxes, and related clearance charges; and
  • Environmental fees, levies, or other statutory charges.

CPP will not be required to treat any sale as tax-exempt unless the Customer provides valid exemption documentation acceptable to CPP.


6. Delivery

Delivery, shipping, and completion dates are estimates only and are provided for planning purposes.

CPP will not be liable for delay, loss, or non-performance resulting from causes outside its reasonable control, including delays caused by manufacturers, suppliers, carriers, customs, border or regulatory authorities, labour shortages, transportation interruptions, governmental action or regulatory change, shortages of raw materials or components, or force majeure events.

No delivery schedule, lead time, or estimated shipping date will be deemed a guaranteed delivery date unless expressly confirmed in writing by CPP.


7. Shipping Terms and Risk of Loss

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, shipments are made Ex Works (EXW) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Incoterms® 2020).

Risk of loss or damage, responsibility for the products, and any applicable insurance requirements transfer to the Customer when the products are made available to, or released to, the carrier.

Claims for freight damage, loss, or shortages occurring during transportation must be made directly with the carrier, unless CPP expressly agrees otherwise in writing.

Title and ownership of the products shall transfer from CPP to the Customer upon receipt by CPP of full payment for the products. Prior to full payment being made, CPP shall retain title to, and ownership of, the products notwithstanding that all risk associated with the loss of or damage to the products has transferred to the Customer.


8. Inspection and Claims

The Customer must inspect all shipments promptly upon receipt.

Any claim relating to shortages, visible shipping damage, or incorrect products must be submitted to CPP in writing within two business days after delivery.

The Customer’s written notice must identify the shipment, describe the issue, and include supporting documentation where available.

Failure to notify CPP within this period constitutes acceptance of the shipment in the condition received.


9. Returns

Products may not be returned without CPP’s prior written authorization and a valid CPP Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.

Authorized returns may be subject to inspection, restocking fees, reconditioning charges, freight charges, and any other costs reasonably incurred by CPP.

Custom-manufactured, special-order, non-stock, modified, or cut-to-length products are non-returnable unless CPP determines that the product is defective.


10. Order Changes and Cancellations

Accepted orders may not be cancelled, changed, or modified without CPP’s prior written approval.

If CPP approves a cancellation or modification, the Customer must reimburse CPP for all costs and expenses incurred, including purchased materials, manufacturing costs, supplier cancellation charges, engineering costs, freight, and administrative costs.


11. Product Suitability

The Customer is solely responsible for determining whether any product is suitable for the Customer’s intended application, operating conditions, and regulatory requirements.

Any recommendations, guidance, or technical information provided by CPP are based on information supplied by the Customer and do not constitute engineering certification, design approval, or a guarantee of performance.


12. High-Pressure Equipment

Products intended for high-pressure service must be installed, maintained, and operated only by qualified personnel using appropriate procedures, equipment, and safeguards.

The Customer assumes full responsibility for system design, pressure ratings, compatibility, installation, inspection, testing, operation, and maintenance.

CPP will not be liable for any failure, loss, damage, or injury resulting from improper installation, misuse, overpressure, chemical incompatibility, inadequate maintenance, or operation outside published specifications.


13. Warranty

CPP warrants that products manufactured by CPP will be free from manufacturing defects and defects in materials for the earlier of:

  • Twelve (12) months from installation; or
  • Eighteen (18) months from shipment.

Products manufactured by third parties are covered solely by the original manufacturer’s warranty, if any, and CPP makes no separate warranty with respect to those products.

CPP’s sole obligation, and the Customer’s exclusive remedy, for any valid warranty claim is limited to repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price, at CPP’s sole discretion.


14. Warranty Exclusions

The warranty does not apply to defects, damage, deterioration, or failure resulting from normal wear, abrasion, corrosion, erosion, chemical attack, improper storage, misuse, improper installation, unauthorized repair, product modification, or operation beyond published ratings.

Consumable sealing products, including packing, gaskets, O-rings, braided packing, PTFE products, rubber components, and similar wear products, are expected to experience normal service wear and are not warranted against normal deterioration resulting from use.


15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CPP’s maximum aggregate liability arising out of or relating to any product, order, quotation, sale, delivery, service, or these Terms will not exceed the purchase price paid for the product giving rise to the claim.

CPP will not be liable for lost profits, production losses, downtime, environmental damages, business interruption, consequential damages, indirect damages, punitive damages, special damages, removal or reinstallation costs, labour costs, or third-party claims, whether arising in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, warranty, or otherwise.


16. Force Majeure

CPP will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, pandemics, labour disruptions, transportation interruptions, supplier shortages, cyberattacks, war, terrorism, governmental actions, embargoes, natural disasters, or similar events.

Any affected delivery date or performance deadline will be extended for a reasonable period to account for the delay.


17. Export Compliance

The Customer agrees to comply with all applicable Canadian, U.S., and international export control laws, sanctions regulations, customs laws, and import requirements.

The Customer will not export, re-export, transfer, divert, or otherwise provide CPP products in violation of applicable law or to any prohibited destination, end user, or end use.


18. Intellectual Property

All drawings, quotations, specifications, technical documents, engineering information, pricing information, and related materials provided by CPP remain the property of CPP and may not be copied, disclosed, distributed, or used for any purpose other than the transaction for which they were provided without CPP’s prior written consent.


19. Electronic Transactions

Electronic quotations, purchase orders, acknowledgements, invoices, signatures, and related communications will have the same legal effect as original paper documents, provided they are issued or accepted by authorized representatives of the parties.


20. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them will be governed exclusively by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

The parties irrevocably attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Alberta for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, any quotation, any order, or any sale of products or services by CPP.


21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any CPP quotation, order acknowledgement, invoice, or other written document expressly issued by CPP, constitute the complete agreement between CPP and the Customer with respect to the applicable transaction and supersede all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements, proposals, representations, and communications, along with any other proposed or purported terms and conditions relating to that transaction.

No amendment, waiver, or modification of these Terms will be binding unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of CPP Distribution Ltd.


Effective Date: July 28, 2026

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