Legal Definitions - conforming goods

Conforming goods are items delivered by a seller that precisely match the description, quantity, and quality specified in a sales contract or purchase agreement.

In essence, when a buyer and seller agree on the detailed characteristics of what is being purchased, the goods are considered "conforming" if they meet all those agreed-upon requirements upon delivery. This ensures that the buyer receives exactly what they bargained for, upholding the terms of the sales agreement.

• Example 1: Online Appliance Purchase

  A customer orders a specific model of refrigerator online, described as a "stainless steel, French-door refrigerator with an ice maker and water dispenser, 25 cubic feet capacity." When the refrigerator is delivered, it is indeed the exact model specified, made of stainless steel, has French doors, an ice maker, a water dispenser, and measures 25 cubic feet. In this scenario, the delivered refrigerator constitutes conforming goods because it perfectly matches all the detailed specifications in the customer's purchase order.

• Example 2: Industrial Component Supply

  A manufacturing company places an order with a supplier for 1,000 units of a particular electronic chip, identified by a specific part number, designed to operate within a certain temperature range, and certified to meet industry standard XYZ. Upon delivery, the supplier provides 1,000 chips, all bearing the correct part number, tested to function within the specified temperature range, and accompanied by the required XYZ certification. These chips are considered conforming goods because they fulfill every technical and quantitative requirement outlined in the manufacturer's procurement contract.

• Example 3: Custom Furniture Order

  A client commissions a carpenter to build a custom dining table made from solid oak, measuring 8 feet by 4 feet, with a specific stain color and a distressed finish. When the carpenter completes and delivers the table, it is constructed from solid oak, measures exactly 8 feet by 4 feet, features the agreed-upon stain color, and has the requested distressed finish. The delivered dining table is therefore conforming goods, as it aligns precisely with all the material, dimension, and aesthetic specifications agreed upon in the custom order contract.