Ampersand (y2k) Limited Terms and Conditions of Sale
General
Unless special terms are agreed by our correspondence, these terms shall be deemed to be incorporated as conditions of any order or contract accepted.
Payment
Ledger accounts are opened subject to satisfactory references from British Business Houses. Payment at nett invoice price is due not later than 30 days from date of invoice (unless otherwise agreed prior to contract commencement between the two parties).
Goods are despatched on or before the date of invoice (except in the case of pro forma transactions) and no responsibility is accepted for delays in transit.
If our terms are not adhered to, the right to suspend despatch is reserved.
If customers are unable to accept delivery of goods ordered at the expiration of four weeks after they have been notified that the goods are ready for despatch, the right is reserved to invoice the total value of the goods.
The contract price is subject to adjustment by us if, without any consent, any changes are made by the customer in specification, or quantities or delivery requirements.
Carriage
Orders are despatched by post, merchandise train, or transport carriage, cost being charged upon the invoice.
Customer’s own material, goods for repair etc., must be delivered free to our works at sender’s risk and properly labelled. If not consigned goods will be returned.
Packing
Any packing requirements other than our standard packaging and commercial containers will be invoiced as an extra charge
Dispatch
Every effort will be made to keep despatch promises given. No liability will be accepted for loss through non-delivery or delay.
Non Delivery and Shortage
- 1) Claims for non delivery must be made to us within twenty one days from date of invoice or advice note
- Damage or discrepancy must be notified to Royal Mail or Carriers within twenty four hours of receipt of goods conveyed by passenger train or other special means of transport
Cancellation
We cannot accept cancellation of orders for goods made specially to customer’s requirements. In the case of cancellation or orders for stock items, we reserve the right to require the customer to pay all charges and expenses incurred by us in connection with the fulfillment of the order and a 25% restocking fee.
Guarantee
Goods manufactured or merchanted by us are guaranteed only against faulty workmanship and flaws in material; We do not guarantee the fitness of the goods for any particular purpose. Our liability is limited to such replacement and we are not to be held responsible for any direct or consequential damages or expenses. Return delivery charges will be charged upon the invoice. All orders received assume the client has tested and approved our materials for the purpose intended and that he understands and complies fully with our standard terms and conditions of sale.
This guarantee is in place of any guarantee or warranty which would be implied by law.
Ownership & Risk
Property in goods sold under this contract shall not pass to you until payment has been made in full of all sums due and payable by you in respect of the goods or on any other account with us.
Until property passes you shall be the bailee of the goods and keep them in your possession and control provided that you may deal with them in the ordinary course of your business if the proceeds in full (apportioned if necessary) of any sale, other disposition, or use thereof, are held to account. As from the time of delivery of the goods to you the risk of loss or damage to the goods from any cause whatsoever shall be borne by you.
Validity
Our offer to supply, unless previously withdrawn, shall remain open for a period not exceeding sixty days from the date of quotation.