NDL Credit Application 2026
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  • Northeast Distribution Application

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  • Terms and Conditions

  • Standard Terms & Conditions

    Office Hours:
    Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday & major holidays.

    Terms:
    ALL ORDERS 2% 10 DAYS/NET 30 DAYS ON ACCOUNTS APPROVED FOR CREDIT TERMS. SPECIAL PROGRAMS WILL HAVE SPECIFIED DUE DATES.  DISCOUNT IS NOT OFFERED WITH CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS. CHECKS OR ACH PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED AT NORTHEAST WITHIN 10 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF 2% DISCOUNT. NORTHEAST DOES NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS ON EARLY BUY PAYMENTS. LOCK-IN DISCOUNTS ARE FORFEITED IF EARLY BUY ORDER PAYMENT IS DELINQUENT.

    Freight:
    All orders will be FOB Exeter, NH- unless specified in a specific program or promotion.
    All orders will be shipped at NDL’s discretion and NDL reserves the right to choose carrier.
    Standard pallet rates: $75/skid (New England); $120/skid (NY/NJ/PA/MD/DE/DC).
    Prepaid Freight Program: Any SINGLE SHIPMENT totaling $1800 net (New England)/ $2100 net (NY/NJ/PA/MD/DE/DC) or more will qualify for prepaid freight. Backorders are excluded from Prepaid Freight Program and Dealer is responsible for freight charges on backorder shipments. Only standard pallet rates qualify. Any additional shipping fee or surcharges (see below) will be the responsibility of the receiver. Additional shipping charges are the responsibility of the receiver, and include: “Assisted” pallet unloading, call-ahead fees, re-delivery fee, lift gate requirements and/or residential or island deliveries (ie, Cape Cod, Metro NY, and Long Island may be subject to additional charges).
    Surcharges: Shipments including Hearth Boards 40x48 or larger will be subject to a $14 surcharge.
    Direct shipments: Parcel carrier’s residential shipments will be subject to a handling surcharge of $5 or 10% of the order total (whichever is greater).
    Direct shipments from the factory to Dealer will be subject to manufacturer surcharges and freight charges (less skid rate if order qualifies for prepaid freight).

    Damages:
    All FOB Exeter, NH shipments are the responsibility of the receiver. All shipments must be inspected for damages and shortages and recorded on the BILL OF LADING before you sign for the shipment. You must then notify Northeast immediately (within 48 hours) of any damages or shortages. We cannot be held
    responsible if the above procedure is not followed.

    Invoicing: 
    Northeast Distribution defaults to email for invoicing. Paper invoicing available upon request.

    Past Due Accounts:
    All past due accounts will be charged 1.5% per month and will be on CREDIT HOLD until the account is returned to current status. All returned checks & ACH’s will be charged a $55.00 processing fee. THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES TO PAY ALL FINANCE CHARGES, COLLECTION COSTS, COURT COSTS AND LEGAL FEES INCURRED TO COLLECT DELINQUENT BALANCES.

    Prices:
    EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF OUR WEBSITE AND ALL OTHER PRICING SET FORTH BY NORTHEAST. NORTHEAST DISTRIBUTION LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY AND ALL ERRORS ON OUR WEBSITE WITHOUT NOTICE. If you are unsure of your discount, please call us at 800-801-6472. ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

    Returned Goods:
    NORTHEAST WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RETURNED or REFUSED GOODS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION AND A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER (RA #). All returned goods must be returned by one of Northeast’s major carriers. All returned goods are subject to a 20% restocking and handling charge which includes applicable freight charges for Brick & Mortar customers. All goods must be returned in the original packaging. Special or custom orders are not returnable. NDL will issue a call tag to have the goods picked up and returned. ALL RETURNS MUST BE COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM ORIGINAL INVOICE DATE.

    Warranty:
    All credit for warranty work or parts will be issued when Northeast has received the fully completed warranty form. If parts need to be returned, credit will be issued when the parts are received at Northeast. Please make sure all warranty work and parts are claimed on the proper warranty credit form from Northeast. Please apply for warranty after the job is complete. Northeast will not be responsible for your tardiness. The best policy is to send all warranty claims immediately, as some Manufacturers have time limits on warranty claims. All invoices associated with warranty are due within net 30 days and are subject to finance charges.

    Display & CO-OP Advertising Programs:
    Northeast honors most manufacturer display and co-op advertising programs. Please contact Northeast for complete details or additional forms. Northeast processes most credits immediately, but some credits could take up to 90 days to process. Credits are approved and issued by the manufacturer through NDL. Credits are not to be taken before being issued to your account. Your account must be current in order to participate/receive credit.

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  • E-commerce Terms & Conditions

    Office Hours:
    Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday & major holidays

    ORDERS

    Order Processing
    All orders ship FOB Exeter, NH (Origin). Retailers are encouraged to use their own shipping account numbers and are responsible for all shipping and handling charges on all shipments, including refusals and returns.

    Orders in stock at NDL are processed and shipped within two (2) business days of confirmation (USPS shipments may take longer). All shipments are the responsibility of the Retailer.

    All shipments must be inspected for damages and shortages at the time of delivery and noted on the Bill of Lading (BOL) before the shipment is signed for. NDL must be notified within 48 hours of any damages or shortages. Failure to follow this procedure releases NDL from responsibility.

    Retailers are responsible for the accuracy of all ship-to addresses. In the case of an incorrect address, the Retailer must work directly with the carrier to provide corrections. A 20% restocking fee will apply to all packages returned to NDL due to incorrect address information supplied by the Retailer.

    SHIPPING

    FedEx / UPS Shipments
    NDL encourages Retailers to use their own FedEx or UPS account numbers. Retailers may utilize NDL’s accounts if necessary. Tracking information will be provided on the invoice. (refer to Ecommerce Freight Program)

    Retailers may use their own carrier and shipping account under the following conditions:

    • A BOL and pickup date must be provided to NDL with at least 24-hour notice.
    • Trucking company pickups are accepted between 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.

    Additional shipping charges are the responsibility of the Retailer and may include, but are not limited to:

    • Assisted pallet unloading
    • Call-ahead fees
    • Re-delivery fees
    • Lift gate service
    • Residential delivery
    • Island delivery

    White Glove service can be available and will require a formal quote based on consumer needs. A request must be given at time of placing the order.

    FedEx/UPS Shipments
    NDL encourages Retailers to use their own FedEx or UPS account numbers. Retailers may utilize NDL’s accounts if necessary. Tracking information will be provided on the invoice. (refer to Ecommerce Freight Program)

    Returns
    A Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#) is required for all returns and must appear on the shipping label or the shipment will be refused. RMA numbers are valid for 30 days.

    Retailers are responsible for arranging and paying freight for returned merchandise. All non-defective returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee. Merchandise will be credited at the original invoice price less applicable restocking fees.

    Returned Merchandise Must:
    • Be in original manufacturer packaging
    • Include all documentation
    • Be in resellable condition
    • No returns or credit requests will be accepted after 30 days from the invoice/ship date.

    CANCELLATIONS
    Cancellation requests must be submitted via email and are only valid once a response stating “Cancelled” has been received. Once an order has shipped, it cannot be cancelled and will be treated as a return subject to the Return Policy.

    MAP (Minimum Advertised Price)
    Online retailers must adhere to manufacturer MAP policies. Products may not be advertised below the established MAP pricing. NDL reserves the right to refuse sale to retailers who violate MAP policies.

    MAP pricing is subject to change without notice. NDL will provide the most current pricing upon request. Not all products sold by NDL are eligible for online sales. Retailers must obtain authorization before listing new product categories online.

    If a dealer is present on manufacturers DO NOT SELL list NDL cannot offer this brand of product. Written approval must be provided by manufacturer if this is reversed.

    PAYMENT

    NDL accepts Credit Card, ACH, and Check.

    Payment terms are 2% 10, Net 30, subject to credit approval.

    All invoices must be paid according to agreed terms. Failure to remit payment may result in account suspension and delayed shipments. NDL is not responsible for payment disputes between the Retailer and their customers.

    Warranty
    A processing fee of $9.00 will be applied to all orders with a merchandise total under $15.00.

    NDL reserves the right to apply additional administrative or service fees where applicable.

    Additional Charges
    Retailers are encouraged to submit all warranty claims through the NDL portal. Claims submitted through the portal will receive priority handling. 

    To process a warranty claim, the following information is required:

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    Original PO number
    • Manufacturer’s part number
    • Serial number (if applicable)
    • Photos of the product and issue (if available)

    Each manufacturer maintains its own warranty procedures and timelines. NDL will adhere to and respect each manufacturer’s specific warranty policies and requirements.

    RESPONSIBILITY
    NDL is not responsible for the success of the Retailer’s website or the legality, accuracy, or operation of its content. Retailer acknowledges independent participation in NDL’s programs without reliance on representations outside this agreement.

    Retailer is solely responsible for collecting, reporting, and remitting all applicable taxes. NDL is not responsible for determining tax applicability or remitting taxes on behalf of the Retailer.

    Errors, Inaccuracies and Omissions
    NDL reserves the right to correct typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions related to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, shipping charges, transit times, and availability at any time without prior notice, including after an order has been submitted. NDL also reserves the right to cancel orders if inaccuracies are discovered.

     

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