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1. DEFINITIONS In these Terms: -Buyer means any
person, body corporate or entity which purchases or orders the Goods from the
Seller. -Goods means all
goods described in any invoice issued by the Seller to the Buyer and
supplied, or to be supplied, by the Seller to the Buyer. -Seller means Dwyer
Instruments Pty. Ltd. ARBN 052 880 424. -“These Terms” means these terms and
conditions for the supply of the Goods by the Seller to the Buyer as amended
or varied in within by the Seller. 2. Formation and Scope of
Contract 2.1 A
Contract for the sale of the Goods by the Seller to the Buyer will. be formed upon the acceptance by the Seller of an order
(which need not be communicated to the Buyer to be effective) for the Goods
by the Buyer. 2.2 The
Buyer acknowledges that it will be bound by these Terms 2.3 Upon
the formation of the contract these Terms constitute the entire agreement
between the Buyer and the Seller for the supply of the Goods and in the event
of any inconsistency between these Terms and any other terms which may have
accompanied the order, these Terms prevail to the extent of such inconsistency
except in so far as these Terms are expressly varied by the Seller in
writing. 2.4 These
Terms and the current price list issued from time to time by the Seller
supersede all terms and conditions of sale and price lists previously issued
by the Seller 2.5 Any
quotation by the Seller is not and shall not be construed as an offer capable
of acceptance by the Buyer. 3.
PRICE AND PAYMENT 3.1 The Seller will invoice the Buyer
upon delivery of the Goods 3.2 The
Buyer must pay the purchase price for the Goods stated in the invoice 3.3 If
not time or manner of payment is stipulated in the invoice the Buyer must pay
the purchase price for the goods within 30 days from the date of invoice. If
the purchase price for Goods is not paid in full by the due date, interest
will accrue from day to day on the purchase price at he rate of 2% above the
Westpac Indicator Lending rate may be capitalised
by the Seller at Monthly intervals and is payable on demand. 3.4 Payment
must be made in Australian currency, without set-off, counterclaim or
deduction to the Seller at its premises as stated in the invoice. 3.5 Any
sales excise, value added or other tax, imposts or duty must be paid by the
Buyer and the Buyer must not deduct any tax, imposts or duty from the price
payable to the Seller and duty will normally be included in the invoiced
prices. 3.6 If the Buyer is entitled to an
exemption from sales tax the Buyer must quote its sales tax number or execute
a conditional certificate of exemption and it will not be required to pay
sales tax. The Seller is not obliged to inquire as to whether the buyer is
entitled to claim such exemption. However, should the commissioner for sales
tax subsequently determine that the Buyer has claimed an exemption from sales
tax to which
it is not entitled, the buyer agrees that it will fully indemnify the Seller
for any sales tax and penalties payable on the transaction. 4. DELIVERY 4.1 The Goods shall be delivered to the
Buyer at the premises of the Seller
4.2 If the Buyers order
requests delivery of the Goods to a particular destination and the Seller
agrees to deliver to that destination the Seller will, as agent for the Buyer
arrange for the delivery of the Goods to the Buyer at that destination at the
cost of the Buyer. 4.3 The
Seller may, at its option, deliver the Goods by installments in which case
each installment will be deemed to be the subject of a separate contract
governed by these Terms for which the Buyer must separately pay.
4.4 Any time or date of
delivery specified by the Seller is an estimate only as to when the Goods may
be available for delivery and the Seller will not be liable in any way for
failure or delay to deliver or for any loss or damage resulting directly or
indirectly from any failure or delay in delivery of the Goods irrespective of
whether such failure or delay is negligent or within the Sellers control or
otherwise. The Buyer must accept and
pay for the Goods if and when tendered, notwithstanding any such failure or
delay to deliver within the stated time, unless the Seller has given a
guarantee in writing providing a stipulated penalty as liquidated damages for
such failure to deliver within a stated time and the Buyer has suffered loss
by the failure to deliver within that time. 4.5 The Buyer agrees to accept delivery
of the Goods during normal business hours or at such other times as agreed
between the Buyer and Seller. 4.6 The Seller reserves the right to
withhold deliveries if: (a) the Seller in its sole discretion considers
that the financial condition of the Buyer so warrants and that such action is
advisable to protect the Sellers interests; or (b) the terms of
payment for any Goods are not strictly adhered to by the Buyer. 5. Title and Risk 5.1 The
Buyer assumes all risk of loss and damage to the Goods upon the earlier
delivery of the Goods by the Seller in accordance with clause 4.1 or delivery
of the Goods by the Seller to a carrier pursuant to clause 4.2 of dispatch of
the invoice relating to the Goods. 5.2 Notwithstanding
any other provision of these Terms or that the Buyer has possession of the
Goods title to the Goods remains with the Seller and no legal or equitable
interest or property in the Goods whatsoever will pass to the Buyer until the
full amount due for the Goods has been paid until property passes the Buyer
must (a) refrain from selling
or encumbering the Goods. (b) hold the Goods as bailee for the Seller. (c) store, mark and keep appropriate
records for the Goods so that they can at all times be identified and
distinguished as the property of the Seller and in particular must refrain
from mixing the Goods with any goods owned by the Buyer or any other person; (d) hold any money received by the Buyer on
account of the Goods in trust for the Seller in a separate bank account
identified as the Sellers account and will hold that money on trust for the
Seller until the full amount due for the Goods has been paid; and (e) permit the
Setter at any time before property passes. Including without limitation, if: (i) the Buyer
defaults under these Terms; |
(ii)
the Buyer becomes dissolvent, commits and act of
bankruptcy, or being a company,
suffers the appointment of a receiver,
a receiver and manager or an administrator. (iii)
A
mortgagee takes possession of the Buyers assets or business’
(iv) an application is made to appoint a
liquidator or to have the Buyer wound up; (v)
the Buyer is made subject to the supervision
of a court or enters into a scheme of arrangement with its creditors to
repossess and use or sell all or any of the Goods without prejudice to any
other rights of the Seller and so terminate the Buyers right to use them and
for that purpose the Buyer is hereby deemed to have granted to the Seller and
its officers and agents an irrevocable right and license to enter with or without
force at anytime the premises of the Buyer or any other premises where the
Buyer has transferred the Goods. 5.3 The
Buyer indemnifies the Seller against any claim, action, damage, loss,
liability, cost, charge, expense
outgoing or payment which the Seller suffers, incurs or is liable for in
respect of the Sellers exercise of its rights under this clause 5 6.
BUYERS REPRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Buyer acknowledges that: 6.1 descriptions and specifications set out in
the Sellers price list are given for identification purposes only and are not descriptive of the
quality of the Goods and to the extent permitted by law the Seller
has not given any undertaking (written or oral) or made any statement as to
the quality of, or
fitness for any purpose, of the Goods.
6.2 It is the Buyers
responsibility to inform the seller in writing of all requirements the Buyer
has, including requirements consequent upon legislation and regulations
relating to the end use of the Goods in the country or state of intended use
including all statutory or other like requirements relating to the marking,
labeling and/or packaging of products. Any failure by the Buyer to inform the
Seller in writing of any such requirements will not entitle the buyer to
refuse to accept the Goods or pay the purchase price nor will the Seller be
liable in any way whatsoever if the Goods fail to comply with any such
requirements not disclosed in writing by the Buyer to the Seller prior to the
formation of the contract governed by these terms and the Buyer will
indemnify the Seller in full against any loss or damage suffered by the
Seller however arising out of any failure to comply. 6.3 Unless any particular purpose for which the
Buyer is acquiring the Goods is stated in writing prior to the formation of
the contract governed by these Term, the Buyer warrants it has not advised
the Seller of any particular purpose. 7. LIABILITIES 7.1 To the extent
permitted by law all statutory and other implied conditions, warranties and
other and provisions relating to the Goods or their delivery being provisions
that might otherwise form part of the contract governed by these terms are
excluded. The liability of the Seller pursuant to any provision of relevant
legislation of Australia or any State or Territory or pursuant to any other
potential liability whether arising from negligence or not, including any
consequential loss which the Buyer may sustain or incur will be limited to
one of the following at the election of the Seller: (a) replacement of the goods or supply of
equivalent goods (b) repair of the goods (c)
payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or acquiring equivalent
goods, or; (d) payment of the
cost of having the goods repaired. 7.2 To
the extent permitted by law, the Seller will not be liable for any claim
whatsoever in respect of the Goods unless made in writing
7.3 Except as expressly
provided in these Terms, the Seller will not be liable to the Buyer. its
employees, agents or contractors for any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages of any nature howsoever caused (whether based in tort
or contract or otherwise) including any damage to property owned by the Buyer
or any other claim whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of or in any way
attributable to the Goods, or their
delivery, or the performance of the contract for the sale of the Goods upon
these terms. 7.4 Where
the Seller elects to replace Goods the Seller will credit the cost of the
Goods being replaced and will replace them as soon as possible with
other of the same or equivalent kind
at the price charged for the original Goods and otherwise upon the same terms
and conditions as those to which the original goods were subject 8. LIMITED WARRANTY The Seller warrants
the Goods to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal
use and service for a period of one year from date of delivery. Liability
under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement F.O.T. premises of
the Seller of any Goods which prove to be defective within that time or
repayment of the purchase price at the option of the seller provided the
Goods have been returned, transportation prepaid within one year from date of
purchase. All technical advice, recommendations
and services in respect of the Goods are based on technical data and
information which the Seller believes to be reliable and which are intended
for use by persons having skill in and knowledge of the business at their own
discretion. In no case is the Seller liable beyond repair or replacement of
the Goods F.O T. premises of the Seller or the full purchase price. To the
extent permitted by law this warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other
representations made by advertisements or by agents and except as expressly
provided in these Terms all other warranties both expressed and implied in
respect of the Goods. 9. TERMINATION Without
prejudice to any of its other rights. powers or remedies, the Seller may
cancel any order for the delivery of Goods and terminate any Contract
governed by these Terms if: (a) any payment due by the Buyer to the Seller
is not made within the specified time (b) the Buyer
defaults under any of its obligations under these Terms. (c) the Buyer becomes insolvent, commits an act
of bankruptcy, or being a company, a receiver or receiver and manager or
administrator is appointed, a mortgagee goes into possession of the Buyers
assets or business, an application is made to appoint a liquidator or to have
the company wound up is made subject to the supervision of a court or enters
into a scheme of arrangement with its creditors, in which case the seller
will be released from all liability under the contract. 10. GOVERNING LAW These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of New South Wales 11.
NOTICES Any
notice from one party to the other will be in writing and delivered
personally or sent by pre-paid post or transmitted by facsimile to that
party’s address or facsimile number as set out in the invoice or order form
or otherwise noted by that party. If mailed the notice will be deemed
delivered on the expiration of two business days after posting and if faxed
on confirmation of despatch if transmitted on a
working day, or if not, then at 9.00 am on the next working day. 12. Waiver or Alteration No waiver or alteration of these
Terms will be binding upon the Seller unless a duly authorised officer of the Seller
agrees in writing. |