Terms and Conditions of Sale

Goods are only supplied on the following terms and conditions, unless they are varied in writing and signed by us:

1. Telephone Orders We are willing to supply goods by telephone, provided that in any disagreement between our and your understanding of the telephone order the former shall prevail. Accordingly please confirm the order in writing (clearly marked confirmation) quoting the official order number given to you on the telephone.

2. Price Goods are sold at the price (subject to a minimum order value) current at the date of invoice.

3. Payment and Delivery

3.1 We will issue an invoice in respect of each delivery and payment in full is due within 30 days.

3.2 Each invoice will state a delivery address and date. Goods will be despatched to the delivery address by a method of our choice. Special delivery may be at your request and expense,

3.3 We may withhold delivery if, on the despatch date, any prior invoice is overdue and unpaid.

3.4 Late payment will incure interest of at least 4% above Natwest base rate from the date due.

4. Ownership of Risk Goods remain our property until they are paid for but are at your risk from the time of receipt.

5. Claims

5.1 Claims for non-delivery of all or any of the invoiced goods must be made to us and the carrier in writing within a period of 14 days following the despatch date;

5.2 Claims for defective goods must be made in writing within a period of 30 days following delivery.

5.3 Discrepancies of any kind will not be entertained unless notified in writing within 14 days of the date of invoice.

6. Cancellation and Return Goods may only be returned by agreement but subject, at our discretion, to a handling charge.

7. Catalogues and Brochures Information in catalogues and brochures may change without notice and we invite you to contact our technical sales department before placing orders. No Liability is accepted for the inaccuracy of published information.

8. Limited Liability Any liability which we may incur to you in contract or tort ( including liability in negligence ) arising out of or as a result of:-

8.1 any failure to supply or deliver goods;

8.2 any delay in delivery of goods;

8.3 any defect in any goods or services; shall be limited to the purchase price of the goods in question. However, your statutory rights are not affected.

9. Liability to Third Parties You shall indemnify us in respect of any liability and losses, costs, charges and expenses which we may suffer or incur by reason of any claim (including for liability in negligence) made by third parties in respect of or arising out of the state, conditions or use of goods (including, without limitations, goods resold to third parties whether or not despatched directly to third parties at your request) or in any other way relating to the goods.

10. Force Majeure We shall incur no liability for failure to perform our obligations hereunder due to the existence of circumstances which we have not caused and are beyond our control.

11. Prices Prices quoted are correct at time of going to press, but may vary without further notice. All prices are shown including VAT.