Payment Terms

TRADING TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE
Strictly nett monthly account for approved credit accounts. New accounts must be applied for on our application form stating two trade and one bank reference at least one reference must be air conditioning biased. At least ten days must be allowed for credit status clearance. Where no approved credit account already exists payment must be CASH WITH ORDER or CASH ON DELIVERY. No new account will be opened for an initial order of less than £500.00. Goods dispatched per C.O.D. post will carry additional charge of £15.00. The right is reserved to charge interest on accounts overdue and to claim all charges, legal and otherwise, involved in collecting payment. The Vendor reserves the right to uplift goods from the Buyer's possession should these payment terms not be complied with. The Buyer shall permit access to the Vendor for this purpose. All costs and losses incurred by the Vendor in so doing shall be charged to the Buyer together with the restocking charge referred to below. Our payment terms for our credit account customers are as per our account opening letters sent at the time of opening. All credit accounts are reviewed annually in line with our ISO 9001:2015 procedures. A copy of which is available on request. Minimum Invoice value excluding VAT is £49.95. Minimum Invoice value will be applied to all small orders and charged at the minimum billing charge ruling on the date of dispatch if applicable.

PRICES
Prices are subject to change without notice and goods will be invoiced at the price ruling on the date of dispatch. Catalogue prices are exclusive of VAT.

CARRIAGE
We reserve the right to charge carriage on all dispatches plus an additional amount where a special service is requested such as AM/PM, same day, OOH, specialist vehicle or overnight etc.

CANCELLATIONS AND RE-STOCKING
Orders cannot be cancelled without our written consent. Returns for credit are subject to prior arrangement and restocking fees will apply based on the nett invoice value of the goods. A returns window is also in operation with a maximum time allowance after delivery. Please contact the office for details.

NOTICE OF CLAIMS
a) Goods must be checked by the buyer on receipt and any deficiencies or errors be notified in writing to the vendor within 14 days of receipt date.

b) Damage in transit must be notified to the vendor and carrier within 3 days of receipt date.

c) Losses in transit must be notified to the vendor and carrier within 14 days of the date of invoice.

d) Goods must be signed for on receipt and "Unexamined" signatures do not remove the buyer’s obligation to check goods on receipt and notify the vendor of any irregularities. The vendor shall not be liable in respect of any claim if the provisions of this clause are not complied with.

FORCE MAJEURE
The vendor shall not be liable whatsoever for non-delivery or delay in delivery directly or indirectly resulting from or caused by an Act of God, outbreak of war, hostilities, insurrection, riot, civil disturbance, fire, flood, explosion, accident, theft, climatic conditions, Government Act or regulation, shortage of materials, strike, lock out or trade dispute (either the vendors employees or other parties) or caused by any other circumstance out with the vendors control.

RISK AND TITLE IN GOODS SUPPLIED
Risk in the goods passes to the Buyer on delivery. Notwithstanding delivery, all goods remain the Vendor's property until all sums due by the Buyer to the Vendor on any legal ground whatsoever are paid to the Vendor in full.

WARRANTIES & EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY
a) Goods manufactured by the vendor are subject to a twelve month warranty in respect of defective materials or workmanship. The vendor reserves the right to either repair or replace defective goods free of charge.

b) All other goods sold by the vendor shall be covered by a warranty or guarantee equivalent to the warranty or guarantee offered to the vendor by the supplier of such goods in respect thereof.

c) Goods which are the subject of warranty or guarantee claim must be returned to the vendors premises at the expense of the buyer.

d) Under no circumstances shall the Vendor be liable to the buyer for any loss of profit, revenue, anticipated savings or goodwill or any type of special, incidental, indirect or consequential loss or damage

e) Nothing in this agreement shall restrict or exclude the Vendors liability: under Part 1 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987; in respect of fraudulent misrepresentation.

For death or personal injury caused by the Vendors negligence; or arising under S12 Sale of Goods Act 1979.

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LIEN
The vendor shall have a general lien on all goods for all outstanding sums due at any time. The vendor shall be entitled to dispose of or sell the goods at the buyer’s expense, all nett proceeds there from being set against payment of such sums subject to written notice of 14 days being given.

JURISDICTION & PROPER LAW
Any disputes arising from the above must be considered as being subject to the jurisdiction of the Court and subject to English Law. Common law rights are not affected.