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Terms & Conditions

Power-All Europe Limited Terms & Conditions

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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE
DEFINITIONS
‘The Seller’ means Power-All Europe Limited
‘The Buyer’ means the company, person, firm or other legal entity placing the order and acceptable to the Seller.
‘The Goods’ means the goods, products and materials which are to be supplied by the Seller to the Buyer and shall include services when specified.
‘The Contract’ (if any) means any contract relating to the Goods made between the Seller and the Buyer and shall incorporate the ‘Quotation’ (if any) and these Standard Conditions of Sale.
‘The Quotation’ (if any) means the written proposal from the Seller to the Buyer for sale of the Goods, and shall include these Standard Conditions of Sale insofar as they are not expressly varied in the Quotation.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT
The Contract is made and becomes binding only when the Seller provides written acceptance (including letter, fax or email) of the Buyer’s order. The Seller herewith objects to and rejects all terms and conditions contained in the Buyer’s order that conflict with, are additional to or differ from these Standard Conditions of Sale. The Buyer’s order is expressly conditional upon the Standard Conditions of Sale applying to the Contract and replacing conditions (if any) which may be printed on the Buyer’s documentation unless specifically varied in writing prior to or in the Seller’s written acceptance of the Buyer’s order. In addition, receipt of the Goods by the Buyer shall be deemed conclusive proof that the Buyer has accepted those Standard Conditions of Sale.
VARIATION
Variation of the Contract terms after the Contract is made shall have no effect unless specifically agreed by both parties in writing.
DELIVERY
Delivery shall be deemed to have taken place at the Seller’s place of business when the Goods have been transferred to the Buyer’s freight carrier unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing by the seller. Risk of loss or damage to the goods passes to the Buyer on the Seller’s delivery of the goods to the freight carrier. Delivery Dates are given in good faith and the Seller will use its best efforts to adhere to them. Time is not the essence and the Seller shall be under no liability for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly out of late delivery. Subject to the warranties herein contained, the Buyer shall be deemed to have accepted the Goods as being in conformity with the Contract and shall be bound to pay for them unless written notice is given within 48 hours of delivery.
CARRIAGE
Unless specifically agreed in writing, The Buyer shall be responsible for the shipment of the Goods and any freight charges and for all the risk of loss or damage to the Goods and the insurance thereof from and after the time the Goods are delivered to the freight carrier at the Seller’s loading dock. The Buyer shall insure the Goods to their full value against loss or damage and maintain such insurance until the Seller has been paid and the goods delivered.
PRICES
All prices quoted are in pound sterling unless otherwise agreed Any price quoted or published by the Seller, unless specifically agreed, is deemed to have been calculated on the costs current at the date of quotation or confirmation of the order accordingly such prices are subject to amendment at the Seller’s discretion without notice to the Buyer and the Buyer will be invoiced at the price prevailing at the date the Goods were despatched or delivered by the Seller or collected by the Buyer.
STORAGE
If the Buyer does not make appropriate arrangements to accept delivery of the Goods in accordance with the Contract within seven days after date of notification that the Goods are ready for shipment, then the Buyer must arrange storage and pay for storage and if the Buyer fails to make such arrangements, then the Seller may arrange storage at the Buyer’s expense without prejudice to the terms of payment.
WARRANTIES
a) Geomar Incorporated warrants non-wear parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for 1 year from time of installation of the subject part. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective parts if returned to Geomar under prescribed policy. The provisions of this warranty shall apply to any part that has been properly installed, maintained and operated under normal conditions but shall be void if part has been subject to misuse, neglect or accident or if used for a purpose for which the part is not designed, or which has been altered in any way so as to adversely affect its performance and reliability.
b) Geomar will in no way be liable for any consequential or incidental damages from breach of any warranty, delivery failure, or delivery in non­-conforming condition.
c) Geomar reserves the right to inspect the part prior to approving warranty.
d) The Seller warrants that the Goods shall comply with any agreed specification and will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of six months from date of delivery unless expressly agreed otherwise by the Seller in writing. The warranty will not apply to any Goods(i) which have been repaired or altered by someone other than the Seller, (ii) which have been subject to misuse, negligence, incorrect fitting or alteration, or (iii) which have not been maintained, operated or used in accordance with the Seller’s printed instructions or beyond the factory rated capacity. The Seller expressly disclaims all other warranties of every kind and nature, whether express or implied by law, as to the quality, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, or otherwise.
e) In the event of any breach of the warranty provided in Paragraph (d) above, the Seller will, free of charge , repair, or at its option replace, any defective Goods manufactured by it, providing that the Goods are returned freight prepaid to the Seller’s place of business within the specified warranty period. If inspection by the Seller does not disclose a defect with the terms of the warranty, the Seller’s regular charges will be payable. No claims will be accepted for expenditure in altering or repairing any Goods, without prior written approval of the Seller. Upon expiration of the warranty period, all liability of the Seller hereunder shall terminate.
f) The Buyer shall be solely and exclusively responsible for ascertaining if the Goods are suitable for the purpose intended.
g) Under no circumstances will the Seller be liable for any economic, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage or loss of profit or production suffered by the Buyer or any third parties. The Seller’s liability arising out of manufacture, sale or use of the Goods, whether such liability is based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability, tort liability, or otherwise, will not, in any event, exceed the purchase price paid to the Seller by the Buyer for the Goods. Under no circumstances will the Seller be liable for any loss or damage against which the Buyer is insured. Upon expiration of the warranty period, all liabilities of the Seller hereunder shall terminate. All other liability is hereby waived by the Buyer.
h) In the event of the Seller supplying Goods not designed and manufactured by it, such goods, equipment, or products will only carry such warranty as is provided by the manufacturer and no further liability there shall apply to the Seller.
i) The warranties and remedies stated above are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties and remedies, whether statutory, express or implies arising out of the Seller’s manufacture or sale of the Goods and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies arising out of the purchase, operation and use by it of the Goods.
j) Nothing in the above sub-clauses is intended to reduce or limit the strict liability in respect of the Goods imposed by statute on the Seller arising out of death or injury or damage to third party property.
TITLE TO THE GOODS
a)The property in the Goods shall remain in the Seller until such time as the Seller has been paid in full for the Goods and until all other outstanding accounts due from the Buyer to the Seller have been paid in full.
b) While the Goods remain in Buyer’s inventory awaiting sale of further processing or where they have been processed by remain identifiable and capable of separation, the Buyer shall label or distinguish them or shall maintain records in such a manner so that the Goods can be identified as having been supplied by the Seller.
c) If the Buyer shall fail to make any payment when due, or (i) if a receiver or administrator is appointed by the Buyer or for any of its assets, or (ii) if a liquidator is appointed or, (iii) if the Buyer goes into voluntary or calls a meeting of or makes an arrangement or composition with creditors, or (iv) upon the commencement of any voluntary proceeding in bankruptcy by the Buyer, or (v) if any involuntary proceeding in bankruptcy is initiated against Buyer and such proceeding is not dismissed within sixty(60) days after the filing date, or (vi) if distress or execution is threatened or levied on the Goods the Seller shall be entitled without prior notice to enter the premises of the Buyer to repossess and remove or at the Seller’s election to label, mark or list the Goods.
INDEMNITY
(i)The Buyer will indemnify the Seller against any loss or damage or injury to persons or property suffered by the Seller and from and against any claim in respect of loss, damage or injury to persons or property made against the Seller by third parties and any costs and expenses arising in connection therewith (including fees and expenses of attorneys) which result from Buyer’s failure to comply with of the terms of the order or result from Buyer’s negligence of which result from the Buyer’s incorporation of the Goods into any other product (in the latter event, not if the defect is the Seller’s responsibility).
(ii)The Buyer will indemnify the Seller against all claims, costs and expenses resulting from any infringement of patents, registered trademarks or names registered designs, unregistered design rights, copyright, or any passing off action, or license arrangements and assist in the defence of any actions brought against the Seller insofar as any infringement is due to designs or specifications provided by the Buyer.
(iii) Without prejudice to (i) and (ii) above the Seller reserves the right to cease work on any order being carried out if it should have reason to believe that the Goods are subject to an infringement claim, in which case title to the work done shall not pass to the Buyer (except at the Seller’s discretion) and the Seller shall be entitled to be paid for the work done and materials supplied.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Ownership of the design rights and any other intellectual property rights in the Goods and drawings shall remain with the Seller unless specifically agreed otherwise by the parties in writing.
TESTING
If the Buyer requires testing or inspection of the Goods before delivery, the Seller reserves the right to stipulate the location at which such testing or inspection shall take place, and all expenses of such testing or inspection shall be paid by the Buyer. An adequate supply of suitable materials for inspection and testing purposes must be supplied by the Buyer. If, after seven day’s notice that the Seller is prepared to proceed with the tests, there is any delay on the part of the Buyer or its representatives in supplying the materials or in attending such tests, payment shall be deemed to be due as if the tests have been completed and shipment of Goods has been made.
TOOLING
All tooling made by the Seller pursuant to this Contract will remain the Seller’s property, provided, however, that if the Buyer has agreed to Pay for such tooling then the ownership will pass to the Buyer on Payment in full having been made. If the Seller is using the Buyer’s tools it will repair any damage caused to them solely and exclusively by reason of the Seller’s negligence and shall maintain them (fair wear and tear excepted) but otherwise they remain the Buyer’s responsibility.
CONSIGNMENT STOCK
In addition to all the other terms hereof the following procedures shall apply if the parties mutually agree that consignment stock is to be stored at the Buyer’s premises. When the Seller delivers Goods designated as consignment stock the details of which shall be on the bill of lading, the Buyer shall check, sign and return the bill of lading and place the consignment stock indoors in a distinct area designated for the Seller’s consignment stock and shall keep the same clearly labelled as being the property of the Seller. The Buyer shall keep the consignment stock fully insured against fire, theft and associated risks.The Seller may in business hours on giving notice, as often as it wishes, Enter the Buyer’s premises and inspect, audit, or remove the consignment stock. When the Buyer wishes to transfer the consignment stock out of the designated area for its use, it must first place a purchase order (which shall be deemed to incorporate these Standard Conditions of Sale and wait for receipt of the Seller’s invoice by way of acceptance of the order.
CATALOGUES/ADVERTISEMENTS
The description of the Goods in the Seller’s catalogues or Advertisements or website is given for identification purposes only and shall not imply that the sale under the Contract is a sale by description.
PACKAGING
The Seller shall pack the Goods as it deems appropriate unless agreed otherwise in writing.
FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable for delays in fulfilling the terms of the Contract which result from circumstances outside the control of parties.
WAIVER
No concession by either party in respect of the performance of the terms hereof shall be construed as a waiver of their rights and remedies hereunder.
THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
No term of the Contract shall be enforceable by a third party in his, her or its own right by virtue of section 1 (1) of the Contracts (rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
LIEN
Without prejudice to any other rights and remedies which the Seller may have under the Contract, the Seller shall, in respect of all debts of the Buyer to the Seller, have a general lien on all goods and property belonging to the Buyer in the Seller’s possession (whether worked on or not) and shall be entitled, upon the expiration of fourteen days notice to the Buyer, to dispose of such goods and property as it thinks fit and to apply any proceeds of sale thereof towards the payment of such debts.
BREACH OF CONTRACT
If the Buyer, for any reason whatsoever fails within two calendar months either to make any payment which may be due or remedy any other breach of the Contract after receiving notice from the seller requesting such breach to be remedied, then the Seller may without prejudice to any other rights be entitled forthwith to suspend performance of or terminate the Contract and the Buyer shall be responsible for the payment of all work done and services rendered to the date of termination regardless of the whether the Buyer has received benefit, as well as other incidental or consequential damages. The Buyer shall pay to the Seller at the Contract rate for all work done, materials used, and goods delivered up to and including the date of termination and shall in addition indemnify the Seller against any resulting loss, damage or expense incurred by the Seller in connection with the supply or non-performance of the Contract including the cost of any material, plant or tools used or intended to be used therefore and the cost of labour and other overheads.
ASSIGNMENT
This Contract cannot be assigned by the Buyer without written consent of the Seller.
LAW OF CONTRACT
Any contract made on the basis of these Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale and all matters arising thereof shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law and any actions shall be tried in the English Courts or ( if parties agree) any dispute or difference of any kind Whatsoever which arises or occurs between the parties in relation to any thing or matter arising under, out of or in connection with this agreement shall be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
RETURN POLICY
a) Shipped in Error; Geomar will accept return requests for items shipped in error and will credit at invoice price and applicable return freight charges.
b) Damaged goods and Shortages; our customer is responsible to examine shipments on receipt and prior to signing a Bill of Lading or carrier delivery sheet. The    damages must be noted when signing and the carrier's agent must acknowledge this record.
c) Our customer must initiate claims with LTL carriers.
d) Geomar, Incorporated will handle claims with small package carriers (UPS, FedEx, SpeeDee, DHL, etc.)
e) Overstock and special returns are to be mutually agreed upon between customer and Geomar, Incorporated management.
f) All returns required a Return Goods Authorization prior to return.
TERMS
a) Our terms are net- 30 days.
b) Open credit will be extended to satisfactorily rated accounts. All credit decisions are at the sole discretion of Geomar, Incorporated management.
c) A late charge will accrue on past-due balances at the lesser of 1-1/2% per month or the maximum rate permissible by law.
d) Product is shipped F.O.B. shipping point.