Terms & Conditions
ST. CROIX TRAILERS
Terms and Conditions of Sale, Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Company: St. Croix Trailers
Address: 15625 95th Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651) 300-9730
Website: www.stcroixtrailers.com
These Terms and Conditions apply to all estimates, quotes, invoices, engineering deposits, design services, custom trailer builds, food trailer builds, concession trailer builds, trailer modifications, repairs, upgrades, and related services provided by St. Croix Trailers.
By paying a deposit, approving a quote, signing an agreement, authorizing work, or taking delivery of a trailer or project, the customer agrees to these Terms and Conditions.
These Terms and Conditions are intended to be used together with the customer’s approved quote, invoice, specification sheet, change orders, and any signed build agreement.
1. Estimates, Quotes, and Scope of Work
All estimates and quotes provided by St. Croix Trailers are based on the information available at the time the quote is prepared. Custom trailers are engineered and built to order, and final pricing may change based on final engineering, material selections, equipment selections, regulatory requirements, customer-requested changes, supplier pricing, freight costs, labor requirements, or inspection-related adjustments.
Unless specifically stated in writing, quotes are valid for 10 calendar days due to changing material, equipment, freight, and labor costs.
A quote is not a final build contract until the customer has approved the scope of work and paid the required deposit.
St. Croix Trailers reserves the right to correct clerical errors, pricing errors, calculation errors, product listing errors, or omitted items before final acceptance of a project.
2. Approved Documents Control
The final approved written quote, invoice, specification sheet, build agreement, and written change orders control the scope of the project.
If there is any conflict between marketing materials, website language, verbal discussions, preliminary estimates, text messages, renderings, general product descriptions, or social media posts and the final approved written documents, the final approved written documents shall control.
Any feature, material, equipment item, finish, warranty, code item, accessory, or upgrade must be listed in the approved written quote, invoice, specification sheet, or change order to be included in the project.
3. Engineering and Design Deposit
St. Croix Trailers may require an engineering/design deposit before detailed planning, layout, sourcing, CAD design, load calculations, code review, vendor communication, or production scheduling begins.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, the engineering/design deposit is:
- Non-refundable once work has begun.
- Applied toward the final build price if the customer proceeds with the project.
- Used to cover design time, compliance review, sourcing, layout planning, vendor communication, estimating, quoting, load planning, and engineering work.
Once engineering, design, layout, quoting, sourcing, or planning work has begun, the deposit is earned and will not be refunded if the customer cancels, delays, changes direction, cannot obtain financing, fails to provide information, or chooses not to proceed.
4. Custom-Built Product Acknowledgment
The customer understands that St. Croix Trailers primarily manufactures custom trailers from the ground up. Unless specifically agreed to in writing, St. Croix Trailers does not perform full food-trailer conversions on customer-supplied shell trailers.
Each project is built based on the customer’s intended use, selected equipment, layout, jurisdictional requirements, approved specifications, engineering requirements, and final written scope of work.
St. Croix Trailers uses heavy-duty commercial construction standards, but final material sizes, frame specifications, wall systems, roof systems, finishes, and equipment supports are determined by the approved written quote, engineering requirements, trailer size, intended use, payload, axle configuration, and customer-selected options.
Unless otherwise stated in the approved written specifications, St. Croix Trailers generally uses heavy-duty mainframe construction on commercial trailer chassis designs. Final frame dimensions, tubing sizes, wall thicknesses, crossmember spacing, axle placement, and support structures are determined by the final engineered design.
St. Croix Trailers does not use lightweight framing as a substitute for properly engineered primary chassis members. Secondary framing, wall framing, roof framing, crossmembers, equipment supports, partitions, and non-structural components may use different material sizes as determined by the approved design.
Where included in the approved scope, stainless steel panels, counters, trim, and related finishes will be installed according to the quoted material specification. Material thickness, grade, and finish may vary by application and will be controlled by the approved written quote or change order.
Because these products are custom-built, customer-specific, and not standard inventory items, cancellations after deposit may result in forfeiture of deposits, charges for completed work, restocking fees, design fees, engineering fees, special-order material charges, and supplier cancellation fees.
5. Drawings, Renderings, and Layouts
Drawings, renderings, diagrams, layouts, floor plans, and 3D models are for planning and visualization purposes only unless expressly marked as final manufacturing drawings.
Final dimensions, equipment placement, trim details, finish details, fastener placement, access panels, service clearances, and installation methods may vary based on engineering, code requirements, material availability, component dimensions, and production realities.
The customer is responsible for reviewing and approving layouts before production. Once production begins, layout changes may require a change order and may affect final cost and completion time.
6. Payment Terms
Payment terms will be listed on the customer’s quote, invoice, or build agreement. Unless otherwise stated in writing, payment terms may include:
- An engineering/design deposit to begin planning.
- A production deposit to secure the build slot and begin material ordering.
- Progress payments during the build.
- Final payment due before delivery, pickup, title release, MCO release, or transfer of possession.
- St. Croix Trailers is not required to release the trailer, title documents, Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, registration paperwork, keys, equipment manuals, warranty documents, or final documents until all balances are paid in full and funds have cleared.
- Returned payments, failed ACH payments, chargebacks, disputed payments, or unpaid balances may result in project delays, storage fees, collection costs, attorney fees, and withholding of delivery or paperwork.
- Past-due balances may accrue late charges at the lesser of 2% per month or the maximum amount permitted by applicable law, beginning after the due date stated on the invoice or agreement.
- The customer is responsible for all collection costs, attorney fees, court costs, administrative costs, and other expenses incurred by St. Croix Trailers in collecting unpaid balances, to the extent permitted by law.
7. Change Orders
Any change requested after quote approval may require a written change order.
Change orders may affect:
- Final price
- Build timeline
- Weight balance
- Tongue weight
- Electrical load calculations
- Plumbing layout
- Propane layout
- Hood and fire suppression design
- Equipment placement
- Inspection requirements
- Material lead times
- Warranty coverage
- Engineering requirements
Verbal requests, text messages, emails, or in-person discussions may be treated as change requests, but St. Croix Trailers is not obligated to perform changed work unless the change is confirmed and priced in writing.
Customer-requested changes may require additional deposits or payment before work continues.
If a customer requests changes after materials have been ordered, equipment has been purchased, fabrication has started, or work has been completed, the customer is responsible for all related additional costs.
8. Customer Information and Intended Use
The customer is responsible for accurately disclosing all information needed to design and build the trailer properly.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Intended menu
- Cooking methods
- Cooking equipment
- Refrigeration equipment
- Electrical equipment
- Fuel source
- Power source
- Generator requirements
- Water needs
- Wastewater needs
- Fresh water capacity needs
- Grey water capacity needs
- Black water/restroom needs, if applicable
- Operating state, county, and city
- Health department requirements
- Fire marshal requirements
- Expected payload
- Tow vehicle information
- Desired hitch type
- Travel requirements
- Climate and winter-use expectations
- Any special event, vending, commissary, or licensing requirements
St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for redesign costs, inspection issues, performance issues, permitting issues, operating restrictions, or compliance issues caused by incomplete, inaccurate, or changed customer information.
If the customer changes the menu, equipment, operating location, fuel source, power source, towing setup, payload, or intended use after approval, additional design work, engineering work, materials, labor, or equipment may be required and billed separately.
9. Material and Equipment Availability
All material, equipment, appliance, generator, hood, fire suppression, window, axle, tire, wheel, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, propane, flooring, stainless steel, aluminum, paint, wrap, and finish selections are subject to availability.
If a specified product becomes unavailable, delayed, discontinued, damaged in transit, backordered, or materially increases in price, St. Croix Trailers may recommend a comparable substitute.
Substitutions may affect final price, timeline, dimensions, utility requirements, inspection requirements, or performance.
St. Croix Trailers may substitute equivalent or better materials, equipment, or components when necessary, provided the substitute does not materially reduce the intended function of the project. Any major substitution affecting price or function will be communicated to the customer when practical.
10. Customer-Supplied Equipment
If the customer supplies equipment, appliances, fixtures, materials, or parts, the customer is responsible for ensuring those items are complete, functional, undamaged, properly sized, code-compliant, commercially appropriate, and suitable for mobile trailer use.
Customer-supplied equipment must meet applicable electrical, gas, NSF, UL, ETL, ANSI, NFPA, manufacturer, and local inspection requirements where applicable.
St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for:
- Defects in customer-supplied equipment
- Missing parts
- Incorrect specifications
- Damaged equipment
- Improper equipment sizing
- Inspection failures caused by customer-supplied equipment
- Manufacturer warranty claims
- Delays caused by late delivery of customer-supplied equipment
- Additional work required to adapt the build around customer-supplied equipment
Additional labor required to install, modify, repair, reinforce, adapt, wire, plumb, vent, mount, or work around customer-supplied equipment may be billed separately.
Customer-supplied equipment must be delivered by the deadline requested by St. Croix Trailers. Late delivery may delay the project and may result in additional labor, storage, or rescheduling charges.
11. Lead Times and Production Schedule
Build timelines are estimates only. St. Croix Trailers will make reasonable efforts to complete the project within the estimated timeline, but completion dates are not guaranteed unless specifically agreed to in writing.
Delays may occur due to:
- Material shortages
- Supplier delays
- Freight delays
- Equipment delays
- Customer-requested changes
- Late payments
- Late customer approvals
- Late customer-supplied equipment
- Engineering revisions
- Weather
- Staffing limitations
- Inspection requirements
- Vendor delays
- Government, permitting, title, or registration processing delays
- Force majeure events
- Unexpected fabrication issues
- Damage to materials or equipment during shipping
- Supply chain disruption
St. Croix Trailers is not liable for lost revenue, lost events, lost business opportunities, canceled bookings, lost profits, financing costs, travel costs, lodging costs, food spoilage, or other damages caused by production delays.
The customer should not schedule events, grand openings, vending commitments, travel, inspections, or business launches based solely on an estimated completion date.
12. Code, Compliance, and Inspection Responsibility
St. Croix Trailers designs and builds trailers with a focus on roadworthiness, commercial usability, safety, and applicable code-conscious construction.
Electrical, plumbing, propane, ventilation, hood, fire suppression, and structural work will be completed using commercially appropriate materials and methods selected for the application and approved scope.
Electrical work performed by St. Croix Trailers will be completed using commercially appropriate wiring methods and materials selected for the application, which may include MC cable, THHN/THWN conductors in conduit, stranded conductors, listed cordage, raceways, junction boxes, GFCI protection, panels, breakers, and other code-appropriate methods as determined by the approved design and applicable requirements.
However, requirements vary by state, county, city, health department, fire marshal, DMV office, event organizer, commissary, and local authority having jurisdiction.
The customer is responsible for confirming all requirements for their intended operating location, including but not limited to:
- Health department approval
- Fire marshal approval
- Mobile food unit licensing
- Commissary requirements
- Vending permits
- Event permits
- Propane rules
- Electrical requirements
- Plumbing requirements
- Wastewater rules
- Fresh water requirements
- Restroom rules
- Generator rules
- Noise rules
- Signage rules
- Fire suppression inspection requirements
- Hood and ventilation requirements
- Local zoning and operating rules
No statement by St. Croix Trailers shall be interpreted as a guarantee that any specific health department, fire marshal, building official, DMV office, licensing agency, event organizer, commissary, or other authority will approve the trailer without additional requirements.
If changes are requested or required after local inspection review, those changes will be billed as additional work unless the specific requirement was included in the original written scope.
13. Health Department, Fire Marshal, and Local Approval
St. Croix Trailers may provide guidance regarding common mobile food unit requirements, national code concepts, equipment layout, plumbing layout, hood systems, fire suppression, electrical design, and trailer functionality.
However, St. Croix Trailers does not control local inspectors, local health departments, fire marshals, city officials, commissary operators, DMV offices, event organizers, or licensing agencies.
Customer approval from any agency depends on the customer’s location, menu, equipment, operating method, paperwork, commissary agreement, maintenance, and local interpretation.
The customer is responsible for submitting applications, paying permit fees, scheduling inspections, obtaining business licenses, obtaining food permits, and securing all operating approvals unless a specific service is included in writing.
14. Trailer Weight, Payload, and Towing Responsibility
Trailer weight, tongue weight, axle ratings, GVWR, payload capacity, and balance depend on final equipment, layout, fluids, cargo, propane, generator placement, customer-supplied equipment, and customer loading practices.
St. Croix Trailers may provide estimated weights or engineering recommendations, but final loaded weight is the customer’s responsibility.
The customer is responsible for ensuring that:
- The tow vehicle is properly rated.
- The hitch system is properly rated.
- The trailer is loaded safely.
- Cargo is secured.
- Water tanks are used appropriately during transport.
- Propane tanks are secured.
- Generator compartments are closed and latched.
- Equipment is secured.
- Tires are properly inflated.
- Lug nuts are checked.
- Brakes, lights, safety chains, breakaway system, and coupler are checked before towing.
- The trailer is not overloaded beyond GVWR, axle rating, tire rating, hitch rating, frame capacity, or tow vehicle rating.
St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for damage, sway, unsafe handling, tire failure, axle damage, frame damage, hitch failure, brake issues, or accidents caused by improper loading, overloading, incorrect tow vehicle setup, improper hitch setup, poor maintenance, or customer modification after delivery.
15. Customer Approval and Final Walkthrough
Before delivery or pickup, the customer may be asked to complete a final walkthrough, either in person or by photo/video review.
Acceptance of delivery confirms that the customer has had the opportunity to inspect the trailer and acknowledges that the trailer is complete according to the approved scope, except for any written punch-list items agreed upon before release.
Minor cosmetic variations, supplier substitutions, layout adjustments, fabrication tolerances, weld appearance differences, trim variations, sealant appearance, fastener placement, panel seams, and material finish variations are normal in custom manufacturing and do not automatically constitute defects.
Any punch-list items must be documented in writing before release of the trailer. St. Croix Trailers may, at its discretion, complete minor punch-list items after delivery if both parties agree in writing.
16. Warranty
Unless otherwise stated in writing, St. Croix Trailers provides the following limited warranty coverage on new custom builds:
- Structural Warranty: 3 years on frame, welds, and major structural components installed by St. Croix Trailers.
- Electrical Warranty: 2 years on St. Croix Trailers-installed electrical workmanship.
- Plumbing Warranty: 2 years on St. Croix Trailers-installed plumbing workmanship.
Third-Party Components: Appliances, axles, tires, wheels, equipment, generators, HVAC, refrigeration, water heaters, pumps, hoods, fire suppression systems, panels, components, and accessories are covered strictly by the original manufacturer’s warranty, if any.
Warranty coverage applies only to defects in St. Croix Trailers’ workmanship under normal use and proper maintenance.
Warranty does not cover:
- Misuse, abuse, neglect, or lack of maintenance
- Overloading or improper loading
- Road damage
- Rock chips
- Salt corrosion
- Weather exposure
- Normal wear and tear
- Customer modifications
- Third-party repairs not approved by St. Croix Trailers
- Customer-supplied equipment
- Appliance or equipment failure
- Generator failure
- HVAC failure
- Refrigeration failure
- Fire suppression inspection, recharge, or maintenance costs
- Hood cleaning or maintenance
- Plumbing freeze damage
- Water damage caused by open windows, doors, vents, poor maintenance, or customer misuse
- Damage caused by towing accidents
- Tire wear, tire damage, or wheel damage
- Cosmetic imperfections that do not affect function
- Rust or corrosion caused by road salt, chemicals, improper cleaning, or failure to maintain the trailer
- Lost business, downtime, food spoilage, event cancellation, or lost profits
Warranty work must be approved by St. Croix Trailers before repairs are performed. Unauthorized third-party repairs may void warranty coverage.
St. Croix Trailers may choose to repair, replace, or adjust defective workmanship at its discretion. Warranty does not automatically include mobile service, travel, towing, transport, lodging, or downtime costs.
17. Maintenance Requirements
The customer is responsible for maintaining the trailer after delivery.
Maintenance includes, but is not limited to:
- Checking lug nuts
- Checking tire pressure
- Inspecting brakes
- Inspecting bearings
- Maintaining caulking and sealants
- Cleaning the roof
- Cleaning hood filters and exhaust systems
- Winterizing plumbing
- Draining water systems in freezing conditions
- Maintaining batteries
- Maintaining generators
- Inspecting propane lines and fittings
- Cleaning stainless surfaces properly
- Maintaining flooring
- Checking exterior lights
- Inspecting doors, windows, hinges, latches, and weather seals
- Keeping drains clear
- Preventing standing water
- Inspecting undercoating, paint, and exposed metal
- Washing road salt and chemicals off the trailer
Failure to maintain the trailer may void warranty coverage.
The customer is responsible for following all manufacturer maintenance requirements for appliances, generators, refrigeration, HVAC, fire suppression, hoods, tires, axles, brakes, bearings, water heaters, pumps, and other components.
18. Paint, Wraps, Graphics, and Finish Work
Custom paint, vinyl wrap, graphics, decals, polished aluminum, stainless steel, diamond plate, powder coating, bedliner, undercoating, and other finish work may have visible seams, edge lines, minor texture variation, rivet distortion, substrate telegraphing, fastener visibility, or normal wear over time.
Vinyl wraps and graphics are subject to installer and material warranty only.
St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for wrap failure, paint damage, finish damage, fading, peeling, cracking, lifting, staining, or discoloration caused by surface contamination, road debris, impact, weather exposure, cleaning chemicals, pressure washing, improper washing, customer damage, third-party installation, or lack of maintenance.
Unless specifically included in writing, wraps, graphics, logos, design fees, installation, removal, and artwork revisions are not included in the trailer price.
19. Storage Fees
If the trailer is complete and the customer fails to pay the final balance, delays pickup, delays delivery, fails to provide required information, or fails to complete required paperwork, St. Croix Trailers may charge storage fees.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, storage fees begin 7 calendar days after the customer is notified that the trailer is ready.
Storage fees will be charged at $50 per day until the trailer is paid for and picked up or delivered.
St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for customer business losses, delayed openings, canceled events, or other damages caused by the customer’s failure to pay, pick up, accept delivery, or provide required information.
20. Taxes, Title, License, Registration, and Fees
Unless specifically included in writing, quoted prices do not include tax, title, license, registration, DMV fees, filing fees, permits, inspections, or local operating licenses.
The customer is responsible for all taxes, title fees, registration fees, licensing, and government charges related to the purchase, ownership, registration, or operation of the trailer.
St. Croix Trailers may assist with title paperwork or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin documentation when applicable, but the customer remains responsible for completing registration, paying required fees, and complying with their state’s rules.
21. Risk of Loss
Risk of loss passes to the customer once the trailer is delivered, picked up, released to a carrier, or otherwise made available for customer possession after completion and final payment.
If the customer arranges shipping or third-party transport, St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for damage, delay, theft, loss, or claims occurring after the trailer is released to the carrier.
The customer is responsible for inspecting the trailer upon pickup, delivery, or carrier receipt.
22. Delivery, Pickup, and Transportation
Delivery may be available for an additional charge if agreed to in writing.
Delivery dates and transport timelines are estimates only and may be affected by weather, driver availability, road conditions, equipment readiness, payment timing, customer availability, or third-party carrier delays.
If the customer picks up the trailer, the customer is responsible for arriving with a properly rated tow vehicle, hitch, ball, brake controller, electrical connection, safety chain setup, insurance, and any required permits or plates.
St. Croix Trailers may refuse release of the trailer if the pickup setup appears unsafe, incomplete, improperly rated, or likely to cause damage or injury.
23. Financing
If the customer uses financing, approval, payment, funding, documentation, lender requirements, and lender delays are the responsibility of the customer and lender.
St. Croix Trailers is not required to begin work, continue work, release the trailer, or release title documents until required funds are received and cleared.
Financing denial, delay, or change in loan terms does not automatically cancel the customer’s obligations under the approved quote or agreement.
Any deposit, design fee, engineering fee, material order, or work already completed remains subject to these Terms and Conditions.
24. Cancellations
Because custom trailers are built to order, cancellations may result in financial loss to St. Croix Trailers.
If the customer cancels after approving the project, the customer may be responsible for:
- Engineering/design fees
- Completed labor
- Materials ordered
- Special-order equipment
- Vendor cancellation fees
- Restocking fees
- Administrative time
- Storage fees
- Freight charges
- Custom fabrication already completed
- Any other costs incurred by St. Croix Trailers
Deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing.
If a customer cancels after production has begun, St. Croix Trailers may retain all payments necessary to cover completed work, ordered materials, special-order items, administrative costs, and losses caused by the cancellation.
25. Force Majeure
St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for delays, increased costs, or inability to perform caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Acts of God
- Weather events
- Natural disasters
- Fire
- Flood
- Supplier shortages
- Labor shortages
- Transportation delays
- Government restrictions
- War
- Tariffs
- Pandemics
- Supply chain disruptions
- Power outages
- Material shortages
- Freight disruptions
- Inspection delays
- Vendor delays
- Equipment backorders
- Unexpected price increases
If a force majeure event affects the project, St. Croix Trailers may adjust the schedule, pricing, material selections, or project plan as reasonably necessary.
26. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, St. Croix Trailers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or economic damages, including but not limited to:
- Lost profits
- Lost revenue
- Lost food sales
- Canceled events
- Lost bookings
- Business interruption
- Spoiled inventory
- Travel costs
- Lodging costs
- Financing costs
- Towing costs
- Downtime
- Loss of use
- Employee wages
- Permit delays
- Inspection delays
- Lost opportunity
- Damage to reputation
St. Croix Trailers’ total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the specific work or product giving rise to the claim.
This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based on contract, warranty, negligence, strict liability, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory, to the extent permitted by law.
27. No Guarantee of Business Success
St. Croix Trailers may provide guidance regarding layouts, equipment, workflow, compliance, sourcing, trailer functionality, and mobile food business planning.
However, St. Croix Trailers does not guarantee that the customer will pass every inspection, obtain permits, secure vending locations, generate sales, receive event approvals, obtain financing, obtain insurance, or operate profitably.
The customer is solely responsible for business planning, permits, licensing, menu approval, staff training, insurance, commissary agreements, food safety practices, event booking, accounting, taxes, and operations.
28. Insurance
The customer is responsible for obtaining insurance for the trailer, equipment, business operation, transportation, liability, property damage, commercial auto exposure, workers’ compensation, and any other required coverage.
St. Croix Trailers recommends that customers obtain insurance before pickup or delivery.
St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for uninsured losses after risk of loss passes to the customer.
29. Customer Modifications After Delivery
Any customer modification after delivery may affect trailer safety, code compliance, weight balance, warranty coverage, inspection approval, and roadworthiness.
Customer modifications include, but are not limited to:
- Adding equipment
- Removing equipment
- Changing propane systems
- Changing electrical systems
- Changing plumbing systems
- Adding water tanks
- Moving axles
- Changing hitches
- Changing tires or wheels
- Cutting walls, floors, or roofs
- Adding rooftop equipment
- Adding generators
- Adding exterior boxes
- Changing hood or fire suppression systems
St. Croix Trailers is not responsible for failures, inspection issues, damage, accidents, or warranty claims caused by customer modifications or third-party modifications.
30. Photos, Videos, and Marketing Use
Unless the customer objects in writing before delivery, St. Croix Trailers may photograph or video the trailer during and after the build for documentation, portfolio, website, social media, advertising, training, and marketing purposes.
St. Croix Trailers will not intentionally publish private customer financial information, personal addresses, confidential business information, or sensitive customer information without permission.
Customer logos, business names, and visible trailer branding may appear in photos or videos unless the customer requests otherwise in writing.
31. Intellectual Property and Designs
Layouts, designs, engineering concepts, build methods, quoting systems, checklists, CAD files, drawings, diagrams, templates, specifications, vendor lists, pricing structures, and production methods created by St. Croix Trailers remain the intellectual property of St. Croix Trailers unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
The customer may use final documents provided for their own trailer operation, permitting, inspection, financing, or insurance purposes, but may not copy, resell, reproduce, distribute, or use St. Croix Trailers’ designs to manufacture a competing trailer without written permission.
32. Dispute Resolution, Governing Law, and Venue
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Any dispute arising out of or related to the sale, design, engineering, manufacturing, repair, modification, delivery, payment, warranty, or use of a trailer shall be handled in the appropriate court located in Minnesota, unless otherwise required by law.
The customer agrees that Minnesota is a reasonable and proper venue for disputes involving St. Croix Trailers.
Before filing any legal action, the parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute through direct communication.
33. Attorney Fees and Collection Costs
If St. Croix Trailers is required to take legal action, collection action, or other enforcement action to collect unpaid balances or enforce these Terms and Conditions, the customer shall be responsible for reasonable attorney fees, collection costs, court costs, administrative costs, and related expenses to the extent permitted by law.
34. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with the approved quote, invoice, specification sheet, change orders, written communications confirming scope, and any signed agreement, form the entire agreement between the customer and St. Croix Trailers.
Any promises, representations, expectations, or statements not included in writing are not binding.
No employee, contractor, salesperson, representative, or agent may modify these Terms and Conditions unless the modification is in writing and approved by St. Croix Trailers.
35. Severability
If any portion of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining sections shall remain in full force and effect.
The invalid or unenforceable portion shall be modified only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving the original intent as closely as possible.
36. No Waiver
Failure by St. Croix Trailers to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions does not waive the right to enforce that provision later.
A waiver of one breach does not constitute a waiver of any future breach.
37. Customer Acknowledgment
By approving a quote, paying a deposit, authorizing work, signing an agreement, accepting delivery, or taking possession of a trailer, the customer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
Customer Name: _______________________________
Signature: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Project / Invoice Number: _______________________________
St. Croix Trailers Representative: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
NOTE: By approving this quote or paying a deposit, the customer acknowledges and agrees to St. Croix Trailers’ Terms and Conditions of Sale, Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing. The customer understands that custom trailers are built to order, deposits are non-refundable once work begins, timelines are estimates, final specifications are controlled by the approved written quote and change orders, and local inspection/permit approval remains the customer’s responsibility unless specifically stated in writing.