STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE (The Legal Stuff !) |
| The contractual terms between DISPLAY
ELECTRONICS (hereinafter referred to as the Company) and those purchasing goods from the
Company are contained exclusively within these Conditions of Sale. These Conditions and
the Contract shall be subject to and construed in accordance with the Law of England. 1. VARIATION In no circumstances will the Company be bound by any addition to or other variation of these terms whether oral or in writing unless any such addition or variation is agreed in writing by the Company with express reference to these terms. 2. ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS (a) It shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser to determine the suitability of the goods for any application. (b) There is no guarantee as to the goods suitability for any specific purpose even if that purpose is known to the Company. In any dispute that may arise liability of the Company for breach of any warranty or obligation either expressed or implied is limited to the value of the goods supplied in any event. (c) All recommendations and advice given by the Company or the employees or agents of the Company are given without liability on the part of the Company. (d) Descriptive pictorial or written material issued or published by the Company from time to time relating to goods offered for sale shall not form part of any contract of sale. (e) The Company shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused either directly or indirectly by the goods or by any act or omission in connection therewith. 3. EXECUTION OF ORDERS All goods offered are subject to prior sale. Execution of orders is contingent upon the availability and the absence of any circumstances beyond the control of the company which hinder or prevent such execution. 4. RETURNS, CANCELLATIONS (a) Goods properly delivered by us will not be accepted for credit unless we are advised and agree to accept said items for return. Such goods returned as ‘not wanted’ or ‘incorrectly ordered’ will be subject to a restocking and handling charge. (b) All orders must be confirmed in writing, confirmation of telephone orders must be endorsed as such. In the event of the order being duplicated through failure to clearly endorse the confirmation, the customer will be liable for the full invoice value of the duplicate shipment. Such duplicate orders will only be accepted for credit by prior arrangement and will be subject to a restocking and handling charge. (c) Except in special circumstances and by written agreement the Company will not accept the cancellation of orders. (d) Unless agreed in writing by the Company, all transactions are charged in UK Pounds. (e) Any exchange rates shown or given by the Company either verbal or via our web pages are indicative and for guidance only. 5. DELIVERY DELAYS Whilst the Company undertakes that every effort will be made to ensure that goods are delivered promptly, no liability will be accepted for delay in despatch or delivery of goods. 6. RISK IN GOODS The risk in all goods shall pass to the purchaser on delivery of goods to the purchaser. 7. DAMAGE OR SHORTAGES Damage or shortage of goods discovered on delivery must be notified to the Company in writing within 24 hours. Any claims for damage or shortage which are not notified within this time shall not be accepted by the Company. Shipments by carrier must be examined for damage in the presence of the carriers agent. Damaged or suspected damaged goods must not be accepted or signed for. 8. RETURNED GOODS Goods will not be accepted for return without the prior agreement and the issue of a Display Electronics Return Authorisation Number - this must be obtained prior to shipping. All goods returned without a Return Authorisation Number will be refused. Returned goods must be carriage pre paid and be accompanied by details giving Returns Authorisation Number, reason for return and the date and number of the Company’s invoice / delivery note on which the goods were originally supplied. 9. PAYMENT OF INVOICES. Where account facilities are given, all accounts must be paid not later than thirty days from the date of invoice. In the event of default the Company reserves the right to charge interest at three per cent above the current Barclays Bank base rate at monthly intervals on the overdue portion of the account and to suspend or cancel the contract in respect of any undelivered goods or services. 10. RESERVATION OF TITLE. Notwithstanding delivery and passing of the risk, legal and beneficial ownership of the goods shall remain in the the Company until payment for the goods in full has been received by the Company. Until ownership passes the Purchaser shall hold the goods as bailee for the Company and must keep the goods free from any charge lien or other encumbrance. If the Purchaser purports to sell the goods before payment is made to the Company, the proceeds of the sale shall belong to the Company until full payment for the goods has been made. Where such goods are used, even with loss of identity, the legal ownership to the resultant product shall vest in the Company and any proceeds of sale in respect of goods unused or resultant products shall be received by the Purchaser as agents for the Company and on their account. 11. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION. The Company shall be entitled to cancel or suspend performance of the contract if the purchaser. (a) shall fail to make payment due to the Company under contract or on any other account on the due date and or (b) shall have a receiver appointed, go into liquidation or bankruptcy, or cease to trade for whatever reason. Upon any such cancellation the Purchaser shall make available for collection by the Company any goods in the possession of the Purchaser for which payment has not been made. 12. COPYRIGHTS AND PATENTS. Products offered for sale by the Company may be the subject of patents, copyright or other legal protection. The Company accepts no liability for infringement of such rights. All copyrights & trademarks are acknowledged. 13. WARRANTIES. All items supplied by the Company unless otherwise stated in writing, are guaranteed for a period of 90 days from the date of despatch / collection. Any Item found to be defective through faulty manufacture or workmanship will be replaced or the purchase price refunded (at our discretion). 14. DESCRIPTIONS (a) Whilst the Company takes all possible care in preparation of information, all diagrams, illustrations, descriptions and dimensions appearing in Company data sheets, books, sales brochures or internet pages are approximate and included for guidance only. (b) In line with our policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to make design or product alterations, or to discontinue any item as may be necessary without prior notification. IF
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