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Clayton 3168
Victoria  Australia
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Terms & Conditions

 

HANDEL & SONS PTY LTD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

 

TERMS OF SALE

These terms and conditions, together with any quotation, constitute the entire agreement between the customer and Handel and Sons Pty Ltd (H&S).  These terms and conditions override any contrary or different terms proposed by the Customer unless with the agreement in writing of H&S.  A quotation constitutes an invitation to the Customer to make an offer to contract.  An agreement shall not be constituted until a signed order from the Customer requesting supply of goods upon these terms and conditions is accepted by H&S.  H&S reserves the right to accept or reject any orders received.  Goods are supplied pursuant to these terms only.

QUOTATIONS

Subject to the right of H&S to correct errors or omissions, a quotation will be current for a period of thirty days from the date thereof.  Thereafter, it is valid for acceptance subject to confirmation by H&S and may be subject to adjustment to quoted price and delivery times.  This quotation is capable of acceptance only by notice in writing by the Customer to H&S.  Goods supplied pursuant to this quotation are supplied upon the conditions of sale set out herein and no other terms or conditions shall apply to the Customer order unless by prior agreement in writing of H&S.  Any Customer terms and conditions sent to H&S either by facsimile, email or other method are not accepted unless agreed in writing by H&S. 

SPECIFICATIONS

All drawings, dimensions, specifications, data sheets, illustrations, measurements submitted with the quotation are approximate and for quotation purposes only and are not to be construed as warranties or representations by H&S as to the dimensions, specifications or otherwise of equipment referred to.  H&S reserves the right to make reasonable alterations or modifications to any equipment or to its construction or design without notice to the customer and to deliver revised designs or models against any order. 

PRICES

Quoted prices are subject to change without notice and may change on account of exchange rate variations, variations to customs duty or other taxes, insurance, freight or other cost increases beyond H&S’s control.  Changes in cost between the date of this quotation and the date of delivery shall increase or decrease the final price to be charged to the Customer.  Quoted prices are exclusive of GST and allow for delivery in Melbourne and metropolitan area or free on transport in Melbourne and metropolitan area.  Delivery charges ex Melbourne metropolitan are additional to the Customer.  Prices of H&S’s stock lines are subject to change without notice and are supplied at the price prevailing at the date of delivery. 

RISK AND DELIVERY

Risk in the goods shall pass to the Customer upon delivery to Customer premises Melbourne and metropolitan area or collection by customer carrier (delivery ex Melbourne metropolitan).  Delivery dates are estimates only and H&S shall not be liable for any loss resulting from delay or non-delivery as a consequence of causes beyond its control.  Delivery is to the Customer’s premises.  Off-loading and placement of goods or equipment at the delivery address is the responsibility of the Customer.  Any crane hiring and unloading charge at Customer premises are at the cost of the Customer. 

GST

Quoted prices are exclusive of GST or other taxes which may be imposed.  GST and other such taxes are additional to the quoted price.

PAYMENT

General

Prices are quoted in Australian currency.

Account customers

Accounts are available to approved customers only. Equipment or non-stock lines may not be purchased on account.  Payment terms are thirty days.  Unpaid accounts will result in stopped credit and stopped delivery.  Any overdue amounts will incur an account service charge of 1% per calendar month which will be added to the following month’s account balance.

Cash sales

Payment is required prior to despatch of goods.

Machinery and equipment purchases

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment installments are as follows:

(i)       deposit of 35% of value of order at the time of placement of order;

(ii)      further 55% of total value of order prior to despatch of equipment

           from H&S premises;

(iii)     balance upon commissioning but not later than thirty days

           following delivery.

TITLE

Title in goods supplied remains with H&S until payment in full is received by H&S.  Customer holds goods solely as bailee in possession until payment in full is received by H&S.  The Customer shall insure the goods for full replacement value with a reputable insurer with the interest of H&S noted upon the policy and provide a certificate of currency to H&S upon demand.

COMMISSIONING

Commissioning and instruction of the correct use of equipment is included in supply price in the Melbourne metropolitan and Sydney metropolitan areas.  Fares, accommodation, travel and related expenses for commissioning in other areas are at the cost of the customer.  All installation, tooling and printing supplies must be available at cost of Customer before commissioning is commenced.  Commissioning may not be delayed more than thirty days from the date of delivery unless with the agreement of H&S.  In such event, the balance of the purchase price becomes immediately payable in full.  In the event that the commissioning is not effected within six months from the date of delivery, H&S reserves the right to render an additional charge for commissioning. 

WARRANTY

Goods are supplied with manufacturer’s warranty for the period stated on the quotation commencing on the date of delivery and subject to any manufacturer’s conditions. In the event that the customer delays the delivery of equipment, the warranty period shall commence on the day that the equipment is deemed ready to ship from H&S premises. No warranty will come into effect until equipment has been paid in full.  Warranty work is undertaken only during normal working hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.  Overtime rates shall be charged for any warranty work required by the Customer outside those times.   Unless otherwise agreed, warranty work will be carried out at H&S’s premises.  Transport of equipment to and from H&S’s premises will be at the cost of the customer.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Subject to applicable law, no other warranty shall apply.  Nothing in these terms shall exclude, restrict or modify any term, warranty, condition or right express or implied in this contract of sale by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any similar state or territory legislation.  Where pursuant to such legislation H&S’s liability under any such term, condition or warranty may be limited then H&S’s liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law to replacement of any defective goods, the supply of equivalent goods, the repair of such goods or the refund of the sale price.  H&S shall not be liable for any:

(i)           consequential or incidental damages;

(ii)         damages or loss of any nature whatsoever relating to

              lost profits, business interruption, loss of data or privacy

              or confidentiality, personal injury or any failure to meet any

              duty;

              or

(iii)        indirect, special or punitive damages arising in any

              manner.

CANCELLATIONS

Accepted orders cannot be cancelled except with the prior consent of H&S in writing and upon such terms as will indemnify H&S against all loss.

VARIATION

H&S may vary these conditions of sale at any time by notice in writing to the Customer.

CLAIMS

Claims for short delivery, returns or defective product must be made within seven days from delivery.  Non-stock items to customer order from local or overseas suppliers, electronic components and some parts are not returnable.  Where returns are accepted for credit or refund, a service charge of 10% will apply.

APPLICABLE LAW

The law of the State of Victoria applies to these terms and conditions.