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1)
Definitions
1.1)
In these terms:
1.1.1)" the seller " means Mobility Ltd.
1.1.2)" the purchaser" means the person, company
or organisation purchasing The Goods.
1.1.3)" the goods " means the products and/or services
that shall be the subject of the contract between the seller
and the buyer.
1.1.4)" working day " Any weekday i.e. Monday to
Friday, but excluding bank holidays and public holidays.
2)
Acceptance Of Orders
2.1)
All contracts of sale are only accepted by the seller subject
to these terms and conditions to the exclusion of all other
terms, conditions, representations or warranties (unless otherwise
varied by agreement in writing). Acceptance of our order acknowledgement
constitutes acceptance of these agreed terms and conditions
in full.
2.3)
Prior to confirmation of any order the buyer must undertake
full responsibility for the satisfaction of any local by-laws,
statutory regulations, or special or contractual requirements
for which the future installation or use of the goods is bound
to observe or fulfil.
3) Plans and Drawings and other presented
data and information
3.1)
All plans, illustrations, etc, are intended to give a general
outline of our proposals and are not binding to details nor
to final sizes or arrangements.
3.2)
Prior to confirmation of order specification sheets are used
to provide the buyer with an idea of the capability of the
goods but do not guarantee that the suit the exact application
of the buyer.
3.3)
All drawings are supplied on the express terms that they are
to be treated as private and confidential and are not to be
copied or communicated to a third party without our prior
written consent. All dimensions, weights, powers, capacities
or other particulars of machinery or other goods are given
approximately unless otherwise stated or required, and minor
deviations thereof shall neither invalidate the contract nor
form the basis of any claim against the seller.
4)
Quotations
4.1)
All quotations may be altered without notice, and are subject
to confirmation by us on receipt of acceptance.
4.2)
Unless otherwise stated electrical equipment included in any
quotation is suitable only for three-phase supply of standard
UK AC voltage.
4.3)
We reserve the right to amend the prices quoted in this tender
after acceptance of your order in respect of the following
contingencies: -
4.3.1)
Alteration of design at customer's request.
4.3.2) Suspension of work on customer's instructions or failure
to give instructions.
4.3.3) Increased cost of labour and materials.
4.3.4) Cost of storage after we notify you that the goods
are ready for despatch.
4.3.5) Any loss or damage suffered whilst the goods are stored
on the customers site awaiting installation.
4.4) When machines or parts of machines are supplied to buyer's
designs we do not hold ourselves liable for infringement of
any patents or other rights and the buyer shall keep us fully
indemnified for damages or costs incurred by any party claiming
patent rights in respect of goods manufactured by us to buyer's
orders.
4.5)
Unless expressly mentioned, quotations are exclusive of Builders,
Joiners, Masons, Plumbers, Painters, Electricians, or any
other trades work
4.6)
Value Added Tax will be added at the prevailing rate to the
cost of any goods or services supplied and will be payable
by the purchaser in addition to the price quoted.
5)
Payment
5.1)
Unless otherwise stated on The Seller's invoice in the Terms
box or otherwise agreed in writing prior to purchase, payment
for The Goods shall be due immediately, no credit is offered.
In the event the payment is not received The Seller reserves
the right to charge interest at the rate of 5% per annum over
National Westminster Bank Plc base rate shall be paid on overdue
accounts.
5.2)
Should a buyer default, become bankrupt, enter liquidation
or become subject to a receivership or make a voluntary arrangement
with its creditors or become the subject of an administration
order; or if the buyer ceases or threatens to cease carrying
on business, or if we reasonably apprehend that any of the
events mentioned above is about to occur in relation to the
buyer and notify the buyer accordingly, we may, at our option,
cancel any undelivered portion of the contract but shall be
entitled to claim for any loss or damage sustained in consequence
of non-completion of the contract.
6)
Delivery
6.1)
The goods must be examined on receipt, as if a clear signature
is given, both the seller and the carriers are absolved from
any further liability or damage in respect of the goods. If
signed "not examined" the carrier takes this as
a clear signature. If the goods are found to be damaged, they
must be signed for as such and we should be notified forthwith,
as unless a claim is made within five working days no liability
can be accepted.
6.2)
While every effort is made to effect delivery at any prescribed
time, we cannot accept liability for any loss or expense arising
from delay in delivery.
6.3)
All contracts are subject to strikes, lockouts, war, fire,
accident, or other causes beyond our reasonable control.
6.4)
Delivery is ex works unless otherwise arranged. Where goods
are sent by passenger train or by special transport at the
buyers request, the carriage will be debited in full
as soon as the amount is known. Where delivery is included
in the price, the buyer will be responsible for taking delivery
at the place appointed and for unloading the goods.
Where we undertake delivery by lorry or other vehicle(s) at
a specified place as such road permits. The buyer will be
responsible for unloading and taking delivery of the goods
from the lorry or other vehicle(s) on arrival at such a point.
Should the buyer fail to take delivery or unload at the appointed
time, the buyer will pay all expenses or losses incurred thereby,
including loss sustained through detention or additional journey.
6.5)
When a machine is lost or damaged in transit, the order may
not be cancelled on account of the delay thus caused.
6.6)
In the event of non-delivery we must be notified within seven
days of the date of the advice note, otherwise we cannot accept
any responsibility.
6.7)
Risk of damage to or loss of the goods shall pass to the buyer
at the time of delivery or if the buyer wrongfully fails to
take delivery of the goods at the time we tendered the goods
for delivery not withstanding property in the goods may have
remained with us pursuant to clause 12 of these conditions.
7)
Installation
7.1)
Where we undertake installation of the goods, the customer
shall provide all necessary facilities, including: -
7.1.1)
Suitable access to the site,
7.1.2) Proper foundations ready for the plant when delivered,
7.1.3) Adequate lighting and suitable protection.
7.2)
Where the buyer is providing a suitable foundation for the
goods such work in shall be carried out in proper time so
that we are not hindered, should we incur extra cost owing
to such hindrance or to any delays, interruptions, overtime,
mistakes etc, for which we are not responsible, such extra
cost shall be added to the contract price and paid accordingly.
8)
Commissioning of goods
8.1)
Where the goods are to be commissioned by us, all fuel, water,
steam, electricity, light, drainage and all other necessary
stores and facilities needed for testing shall be supplied
at the cost of the buyer.
8.2)
Where we are doing work or installing machines for our customers
upon any premises site or foundations, the customer warrants
that the premises, site, etc are in such a strong and (or)
fit condition that the work of installation can safely be
carried out in the normal way.
8.3) If any tests or inspections are required, these will
be charged for extra. If tests or inspections are to be made
in the presence of a buyer or the buyer's representative and
there is delay in attending after seven days notice of our
readiness, the tests will be proceeded with and shall be deemed
to have been made in the buyer's presence and inspection shall
be waived.
9)
Termination of contract
9.1)
Termination of contract may take place at any time and must
be stipulated in writing to the seller, bearing in mind the
following provisions: -
9.1.1)
Any expenditure incurred by the Seller prior to termination
of contract is liable to be paid by the buyer
9.1.2) Any deposits paid will be forfeited and used against
10) Warranty and Limitation of Liability
10.1)
All usual and reasonable precautions are taken by us to ensure
excellence in all areas of material and workmanship. Should
any defect of materials of workmanship arise within twelve
months of the date of purchase in any part of any product
manufactured by us, the defective part should be forwarded
to our works, carriage paid, when we undertake to repair or
replace the part free of charge. Our responsibility is limited
in all cases to the repair or replacement of the defective
part, and no allowance will be made for re-installation of
the faulty part, consequential damage or other expense. No
liability shall attach to us where repairs cannot reasonably
be affected, or where after partial repair, a fault or breakdown
occurs in the parts or portion not repaired. We take every
care in dismantling and assembling, but should any part be
damaged in the process, the cost of any further work necessitated
thereby shall be met by the customer. This guarantee does
not apply to defects caused by accident, misuse, neglect or
wear and tear and we cannot recognise any liability in cases
where alterations (of any nature) have been executed or replacement
parts fitted of other than our own make without our knowledge
and consent. The repaired, or new part will be delivered subject
to the same conditions as the original contract. At the termination
of the period of guarantee, all liability on our parts ceases.
Where we supply goods not of our own manufacture, the purchaser
is entitled to the benefit of any guarantee given to us by
the manufacturer concerned. Cancellation of orders due to
a repairable defect cannot be accepted.
10.2)
If the goods, or any part of the goods, which are returned
for repair are found not to be faulty a charge will be levied
to cover the cost of administration. This administration charge
is typically 10% of the original invoice value or 50 UK pounds
Sterling. All administrative charges carry a minimum value
of 50 UK Pounds Sterling plus value added Tax at the prevailing
rate.
10.3)
Our liability shall be limited to the obligations imposed
in these terms of business. In no event shall The Seller be
liable for damages whether as consequential damages or for
loss of business, profits, data or otherwise arising out or
in connection with the use or performance of any Goods, any
loss due to the stoppage of plant, machinery or apparatus
of any description or to any consequential damage, or loss,
direct or indirect however caused. The Seller shall endeavour
to take all reasonable care and precautions so that no damage
of loss occurs to any of the goods left for repair or upgrade
by the buyer in the care of the seller, but will not be responsible
in any such event for any loss or damage occurring.
11) Returns
11.1)
Goods returned without our written consent will not be accepted
for credit.
If the goods are returned for credit surcharge will be levied
if the goods are not returned in: -
11.1.1)
Their original state of assembly and packing.
11.1.2) Good re-sellable condition.
11.1.3) Carriage paid.
11.1.4) Within 28 days of receipt.
12)
Title and Risk
12.1)
No property or title to the goods shall pass from the seller
to the buyer and no warranty repairs will be entertained unless
and until the buyer has made full and complete payment to
the seller of all sums due from the buyer In respect of the
goods. The buyer shall indemnify the seller against any loss
or damage to the goods prior to passing of the property therein
on or after delivery to the Buyer.
13) General
13.1)
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed in accordance
with the English Law. All contracts shall be construed and
operate as English contracts under English Law. Should any
part of these terms prove to be invalid in any way, it in
no way affects the validity of the other remaining terms.
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