Process or Design Changes Clause Samples

Process or Design Changes. 8.1 Unless otherwise covered in an applicable general specification referred to in this Agreement: (a) With respect to process changes that do not affect the form, fit or function of the Products, no significant process changes shall be made or incorporated in Products without the prior written notification of IPG; (b) With respect to process changes that do affect the form, fit or function of the Products, or in the event of the withdrawal of a product line, SDL shall provide six (6) months' prior written notice to IPG. The form, fit, or function of the Products includes all characteristics that affect compliance to the specification including all external dimensions. SDL shall discuss changes with IPG and as far as practicable changes shall accommodate IPG's requirements. 8.2 In the event that changes to the Products affect its form, fit or function, or SDL plans to withdraw a Product from its product line, IPG shall have the right to make a last buy of the Product prior to the effective date of the change or withdrawal. This last buy option shall be a firm non-cancelable order. Shipment dates and quantities under this last buy provision will be mutually agreed upon by the parties. IPG will be relieved of any further purchase obligation for the specified Product.