ALLIANCE STERLING, INC. MASTER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

(Revised September, 2024)

These Master Terms and Conditions of Sale (“Terms and Conditions”) apply to the sale of goods, materials, and/or services by Alliance Sterling, Inc., its affiliated businesses, and their respective market brands (including, but not limited to Specialty Steel Company)(hereinafter, “Seller”) to Buyer, whether through a sales or purchase order, proposal, quote, release, or order confirmation (an “Order”). Placement of an Order shall be deemed acceptance by Buyer of these Terms and Conditions. Seller hereby specifically objects to and disclaims any different or additional terms to these Terms and Conditions, including those which may be contained in a Buyer form or document (such as a Buyer form purchase order, RFQ, or similar document). Once an Order is accepted by Seller it shall form a contractual agreement between the parties under these Terms and Conditions.

Buyer’s Financial Condition. Seller reserves the right to require a Buyer seeking credit to complete a credit questionnaire and to provide its current financial statements and trade references. By placing an Order, Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller that Buyer is solvent (on a balance sheet basis) and has the unrestricted ability to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business as and when such debts are due. Buyer also acknowledges and agrees that each Order and/or Order release issued by Buyer shall constitute written reaffirmation of these Buyer representations, above, as of the date of such Order or Order Release. Buyer grants to Seller the maximum rights at law and in equity under the Uniform Commercial Code or any similar state laws (“UCC”), as applicable, and in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, in respect to Orders for goods/materials placed by Buyer and accepted by Seller. Seller shall have the right, by written notice, to suspend performance, terminate, or cancel any Order, modify any payment terms, or require full or partial pre-payment or other adequate assurance of performance from Buyer, without liability to Seller, in the event of Buyer breaches these Terms and Conditions or suffers a material adverse change in its financial condition, as determined by Seller, in their sole discretion. Modifications to payment terms may include, but are not limited to, shortening the payment period, requiring advance payment, requiring payment of cash on delivery, or requiring a form of personal guarantee to secure full payment upon an Order. To the extent permitted by law, modification to payment terms may be made retroactive to include amounts then accrued but unpaid. Seller reserves the right to cancel Buyer’s credit at any time for any reason, with or without notice.

Purchase Money Security Interest (“PMSI”). In accordance with the UCC, Buyer grants to Seller, and Seller shall retain, a PMSI in all goods and materials sold to Buyer under an Order, along with any products into which such goods and/or materials are incorporated or converted, along with all proceeds of sale or other transfer by Buyer of any and all said goods, materials, and products, until such time as Seller is fully paid all amounts owing by Buyer for such Order(s), at which time said PMSI shall be immediately released. In the event Seller is not timely paid under an Order, in addition to any other rights to which Seller may be entitled hereunder, at law, or in equity, Seller shall have all rights granted under the UCC in regard to enforcement of its PMSI. Seller reserves the right to, and Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Seller may notify any of Buyer’s secured creditors of Seller’s PMSI. Buyer further authorizes Seller to file with appropriate authorities financing statement(s) and/or other documents deemed necessary by Seller to give notice of Seller’s PMSI. Buyer shall take all reasonable steps and cooperate with Seller in perfecting Seller’s PMSI.

Orders / Confirmations. Each Seller proposal, quote, or Order confirmation is made under these Terms and Conditions only. Seller reserves the right to accept verbal, facsimile, and email Orders. In all cases, Buyer shall ensure any purchase orders issued to confirm verbal Orders placed are

properly marked as “confirming” to avoid Order duplication. Verbal Orders and verbal Order releases are accepted at the Buyer’s risk. If shipment of an Order is made before written confirmation is received, then such Orders shall be considered accurate and confirmed as recorded by Seller. Verbal, facsimile, and email Orders are considered by Seller to be source documents. All proposals, quotations, and Orders remain subject to inventory and material availability, and are “subject to prior sale”. Seller reserves the right to decline quotation or acceptance of an Order in its sole discretion. Full/partial lot Orders, including those which may be fulfilled by Seller in multiple Order releases, remain a binding commitment by Buyer to purchase the entire quantity covered by the confirmed Order within the time period set forth in such Order document (which shall in no event exceed six (6) months unless otherwise agreed to in writing, signed by Seller). For purposes of billing and Seller’s PMSI, each Order release shall be treated as a separate Order for those limited purposes.

Cancellations and Change Orders: Buyer may not cancel an Order once placed with Seller absent written authorization of Seller, in its sole discretion. All Order volumes are a firm commitment of Buyer, and Buyer shall be obligated to make payment for such volumes regardless whether or not Buyer accepts tender of all goods/materials and/or services from Seller. Buyer’s failure to purchase such volumes in accordance with these Terms and Conditions will constitute a material breach of contract. If changes to the specifications of an Order are required while an Order is in progress, Seller will make reasonable effort to accommodate Buyer’s written request for a change order. However, Seller may charge for such services accordingly and Buyer agrees to pay for any services, labor and/or goods/materials which may be deemed unusable or discarded, or otherwise become reduced in value, as a result of a change order. Buyer further agrees to reimburse Seller for any and all costs and expenses which Seller may incur as a result of performing under the Order, prior to or as a result of a cancellation.

Payment Terms and Conditions. Seller’s payment terms are Net thirty (30) days from Order shipment unless otherwise stated in writing and signed by an authorized agent or designee of the Seller. Seller reserves the right to: (a) charge late fees for past due invoices at the maximum rate allowed by law; (b) withhold any further shipments to Buyer until all past due invoices and late charges are paid in full; and/or (c) modify payment terms. Buyer shall be responsible for all costs incurred by Seller (including accounting and legal fees) to collect upon past due invoices. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that for all special, custom, or partial/full lot Orders or blanket Orders for goods/materials Buyer is making a fixed commitment to purchase the full quantity of goods/materials ordered, even if subject to multiple Order releases.

Credit Card Usage: Seller does accept the following forms of payment: American Express®, VISA®, MasterCard®, and DISCOVER®. Contact Seller’s accounting office for all questions. By placing an Order and presenting Buyer’s credit card information, Buyer is authorizing Seller to charge Buyer’s account the amounts due under each Order and Order releases thereunder, without necessity of signature, presence of the credit card, or re-verification.

Returns: Any returns of goods/materials require prior written authorization from Seller’s quality assurance department. All special Orders, full or partial lot Orders of non-stock goods/materials, all fabricated parts and/or custom or cut-to-length Orders, or Orders that Seller offers to courtesy cut (i.e., cut mill length in half) are non-cancelable and may not be returned. Seller reserves the right to reject, in its sole discretion, any non-warranty returns. Any accepted non-warranty returns may be subject to restocking fees. In no event shall returns be accepted after the return authorization date indicated by the quality assurance department absent the express written consent of Seller. Buyer shall pay all shipping expenses for non-warranty returned goods/materials.

Shipment/Delivery/Packaging: All sales are F.O.B. Shipping Point, Freight Collect. All Order ship dates quoted are “approximate”. Seller shall not be liable for any delay in delivery or failure to deliver for any reason, in whole or in part, beyond Seller’s reasonable control, including, but not limited to, production schedules of the producing mill, unavailability of materials, labor disturbances, acts of nature, government orders, and/or transporting difficulties. Whether shipment is by LTL common carrier or parcel delivery services, the Buyer shall pay freight charges from Seller’s Shipping Point. Seller is also entitled to make additional charges for special packaging, at its sole discretion, to protect materials/goods for safe delivery. Boxing is recommended on materials with finished surfaces, such as Cold Drawn, Threaded Rod, or Turned Ground and Polished products. Special packaging will be quoted as a separate line item unless specifically stated otherwise.

Goods and Materials; Descriptions and Literature; General Conditions. Goods and materials identified through Seller’s marketing materials and catalogues are typically either: (A) acquired to proprietary customized specifications; or (B) acquired to materially conform to industry standards for those specific type(s) of goods/materials. All properties listed are typical or approximate values, are subject to modification, and are for information purposes only. Seller’s marketing materials, catalogs, and websites are not to be relied upon for engineering purposes and are considered “sales literature”. When more detailed data is required, or special orders are necessary, please request additional information from Seller’s technical services department. Seller’s sales representatives and/or agents are also available to discuss Buyer’s goods/material requirements generally. NOTE: Information provided by Seller or its representatives/agents is being provided free of charge and intended only as generally informative in nature. Seller’s representatives and/or agents are not authorized to provide Buyer (or any third-party) any express or implied warranties for goods, materials, or services other than those expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions. Information provided by Seller, its representatives and/or agents is in no way intended to be (and shall not be relied upon as) professional advice. Suitability of goods, materials, and/or services for Buyer’s or any third-party’s intended uses or purposes is solely determined by the Buyer or such third-party. All tips and manufacturing guidelines are not to be considered as substitutes for the use of certified technicians experienced in the welding, fabrication, and machining of any subject class of materials and adherence to ASTM, ASM, AWS, generally appropriate material and safety guidelines. Proper precautions and use of safety gear is required when working with steels and other maintenance materials.

TOLERANCES AND VARIATIONS: Goods and materials are subject to tolerances and variations consistent with the usual trade practices regarding dimensions, straightness, section, composition and mechanical properties. Normal variations in surface and internal conditions and quality are also subject to deviations from tolerances and variations consistent with practical testing and inspection methods.

TRACEABILITY: SELLER’S MATERIALS ARE TRACEABLE – DETAILED INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. If requested by Buyer, letterhead test reports are available at time of shipment. If Buyer requests reports after shipment has been made, Seller reserves the right to charge a processing fee. Seller relies on its producing mills and other sources to provide necessary documents to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws that apply to traceability documentation including conflict materials, if applicable.

LIMITED WARRANTY: SELLER WARRANTS TO BUYER ONLY THAT AT THE TIME OF SALE, THE GOODS/MATERIALS SOLD SHALL MATERIALLY CONFORM TO THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS WITHIN SELLER’S THEN CURRENT SALES LITERATURE AND THE

QUOTATION/ORDER CONFIRMATION, AS APPLICABLE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS CONDITIONED ON BUYER INSPECTING ALL GOODS/MATERIALS AND NOTIFYING SELLER, IN WRITING, OF ANY DEFICIENCIES PROMPTLY UPON RECEIPT OF SHIPMENT, BUT IN NO EVENT LATER THAN TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THE GOODS/MATERIALS.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-ASSIGNABLE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY SELLER, IN WRITING. ANY AND ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING TO SELLER’S QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT MATERIALS/GOODS SUBJECT TO A WARRANTY CLAIM WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME AFTER CLAIM IS MADE BY BUYER AND BUYER SHALL REASONABLY COOPERATE WITH SELLER IN THIS RESPECT. SELLER’S QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING BUYER A WARRANTY RETURN AUTHORIZATION. ALL GOODS/MATERIALS SUBJECT TO A WARRANTY CLAIM MUST BE RETURNED TO SELLER’S FACILITY WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF RETURN AUTHORIZATION, UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING BY SELLER. BUYER’S USE, MODIFICATION, OR INSTALLATION OF GOODS AND/OR MATERIALS, OR ITS FAILURE TO INSPECT OR ALLOW INSPECTION AS REQUIRED HEREUNDER, SHALL VOID THE LIMITED WARRANTY OFFERED BY SELLER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY, INSPECTION, AND RETURN TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOODS/MATERIALS RECEIVED “AS IS”, AND BINDS BUYER TO PAY THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS/MATERIALS WITHOUT DISPUTE OR OFFSET. SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND BUYER’S (OR ITS ASSIGNEE’S) SOLE RECOURSE FOR A BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPLACEMENT OF NON-CONFORMING GOODS/MATERIALS WITH A COMPARABLE REPLACEMENT, OR A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR SUCH NON-CONFORMING GOODS/MATERIALS, AT SELLER’S OPTION.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITS OF LIABILITY: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, ALL GOODS/MATERIALS, AND/OR SERVICES SOLD TO BUYER ARE SOLD “AS IS”. SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER, ITS SUPPLIERS, THEIR AGENTS, OR RESELLERS, BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, AND SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY TO BUYER AND ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OR BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER’S LIABILITY TO BUYER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AN ORDER, OR THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, OR ARISING FROM THE GOODS/MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES THEMSELVES, IN THE AGGREGATE EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT PAID FOR BY BUYER FOR THE GOODS/MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM OR $500.00.

Choice of Law; Venue: These Terms and Conditions and all Orders between the Seller and the Buyer for the purchase and sale of goods/materials, and/or services created hereunder is deemed made in the State of Ohio and shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed under the laws of the State of Ohio, without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles thereof. The parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Ohio, and specifically those within Cuyahoga County, in respect to any claims or actions regarding or under these Terms and Conditions, any Order’s placed hereunder, or the goods/materials and services.

Export: If Buyer exports purchased goods/materials outside of the United States of America, Buyer agrees to comply with all relevant laws and regulations, so as to ensure that the goods/materials are not exported in violation of such laws or regulations. Buyer assumes all responsibility for paperwork, taxes, fees, etc. with respect to export of goods/materials (and any errors as it relates to custom/export documents). Buyer further warrants that Buyer and/or Buyer’s agent(s) shall serve as the importer of record for any orders of goods/materials exported from the United States in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the foreign country to which such goods/materials are exported. Buyer is solely responsible for any tariffs, fees, taxes, preparation, handling, and special packaging related to same. Seller agrees to ship to Buyer or Buyer’s agent at a U.S. Port, F.O.B. X-mill. Credit terms for such orders are to be irrevocable letter of credit drawn on a U.S. bank, major credit card, or wire transfer.

Risk of Loss or Damage: Risk of loss to goods/materials shall pass over to Buyer upon acceptance by the common carrier or parcel delivery service at time of shipment, except where Buyer has agreed to a bill and hold arrangement with Seller, whereby risk of loss shall pass to Buyer upon Seller’s issuance of its invoice for the goods/materials and their placement in storage for later fulfillment through Order release at the direction of Buyer. All claims for loss, damage, or destruction attributable to shipping must be made directly to the carrier. Seller is not responsible for any such loss, damage, or destruction. The common carrier, whether selected by Seller or Buyer, shall be deemed Buyer’s agent. Title to goods/materials shall pass to Buyer upon payment in full, subject to Seller’s UCC and PMSI rights.

Claims: Seller is not responsible for shortages or errors in shipment unless written claims are made within three business (3) days of Buyer’s receipt of the goods/materials. In any event, claims of shortages, errors in shipment, or damage to the goods/materials should be noted immediately upon receipt, on the bill of lading or delivery ticket. NOTE: If Buyer requests that the goods be shipped via common carrier whose charges do not include insurance, Seller will not insure the goods unless specifically instructed to do so, in writing. All charges relating to insurance of goods will be made to the Buyer’s account and are due and payable upon receipt of Seller’s invoice unless they are billed directly to Buyer by the carrier or applicable insurance provider.

Indemnification: Buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold Seller, its affiliates, and their respective owners, directors, officers, employees, and agents (“Indemnitees”) harmless from and against all loss, liability, cost, damage, or expense whatsoever (including Indemnitee’s reasonable attorney’s fees) incurred by or alleged against Indemnitee’s relating to or as a result of: (A) Buyer’s or its agent’s breach of these Terms and Conditions or an Order, (B) use of the goods/materials by Buyer or any third-party, or (C) Buyer’s, its employees, agents and/or carriers acts, errors, or omissions. This obligation of indemnity shall survive termination of an Order or these Terms and Conditions of sale, for whatever reason.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms and Conditions as applied to any party or, to any circumstance shall be found by a court to be void, invalid, or unenforceable, it shall not affect any other provision of these Terms and Conditions, the application of any such provision in any other, circumstance, or the validity of enforceability of these Terms and Conditions.

Intellectual Property Rights: All logos, trademarks, service marks, labels, product names, and service names with respect to any Orders, these Terms and Conditions of sale, the goods/materials or services provided by Seller (collectively, the “Marks”) are owned or licensed by or to Alliance Sterling, Inc., Specialty Steel Company, and/or its affiliates. You agree not to copy, display or otherwise use any of the Marks without Seller’s prior written permission. Notwithstanding the

foregoing, the Marks may not be used in any manner likely to cause confusion, disparagement, or dilution of the Marks and/or in connection with any product or service that is not authorized or sponsored by Seller or its business affiliates.

Entire Agreement: The Terms and Conditions set forth herein constitute the sole terms and conditions upon which the Seller offers its goods and/or services for sale under an Order. No other terms, modifications, conditions, or understandings shall be binding upon the Seller unless signed by an authorized representative or designee of the Seller. Seller hereby specifically objects to any different or additional terms that may be contained in a Buyer form purchase agreement, purchase order, or similar documents.

QUALITY STANDARDS: Seller is certified to the latest quality standards for ISO 9001:2015-ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015 and is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau.

These Terms and Conditions supersede any and all previous terms of sale and product information and remain subject to change without notice.