Commercial Terms and Conditions of Ram Mount UK Ltd
1.
Application
1.1 These Terms and Conditions shall apply to the purchase of the goods
detailed overleaf ("Goods") by you ("Buyer") from Ram Mount
UK Ltd a company registered in England under number 05219801 whose registered
office is at 12 Borelli Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NU ("Seller"). No
other terms and conditions shall apply to the sale of the Goods unless agreed
upon in writing between the Buyer and Seller.
2.
Interpretation
2.1 A "business day" means any day other than a Saturday,
Sunday or bank holiday.
2.2 The headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only
and shall not affect their interpretation.
2.3 Words imparting the singular number shall include the plural and
vice-versa.
3
Basis of Sale
3.1
THESE CONDITIONS SHALL TAKE
PRECEDENCE OVER ANY TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH APPEAR IN THE BUYER’S ORDER OR
IN ANY DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE BUYER’S ORDER.
3.2
No term or condition of the
Buyer’s order additional to or different from these Conditions shall become
part of any Contract unless explicitly agreed to in writing by the Seller.
Retention by the Buyer of any Products delivered by the Seller, receipt by the
Buyer of any Services performed by the Seller or payment by the Buyer of any
invoice rendered hereunder, shall be conclusively deemed acceptance of these
Conditions. The Seller’s failure to
object to any provision contained in any communication from the Buyer shall not
be construed as a waiver of these Conditions nor as an acceptance of any such
provision.
3.3
These Conditions and the
relevant Contract constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between
the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes any prior
agreement, understanding or arrangement between the parties, whether oral or in
writing. No representation, undertaking
or promise shall be taken to have been given or implied from anything said or
written in negotiations between the parties prior to the date of any Contract
except as expressly stated in that Contract.
The Buyer shall not have any remedy in respect of any untrue statement
made by the Seller upon which the Buyer relied in entering into a Contract
(unless such untrue statement was made fraudulently or was as to a fundamental
matter including a matter fundamental to the Seller’s ability to perform its
obligations under the Contract) and the Buyer’s only remedies shall be for
breach of contract as provided for in these Conditions.
3.4
Any and all variations to any
Contract must be in writing and signed by the authorised representatives of
both of the parties.
3.5
We have the right to revise and
amend these Terms from time to time. The Buyer will be subject to the policies
and Terms in force at the time that you The Buyer order Products from us.
4. Goods
4.1
The description of the Goods is
set out in the Seller's web site. The Buyer acknowledges that it does not rely
on any other representations regarding the Goods save for those made in writing
by the Seller. No descriptions of the Goods set out in the Seller's website
shall be binding on the Seller and are intended as a guide only.
4.2 The Seller reserves the right to make any changes in the
specification of the Goods which are required to conform to any applicable
safety or other statutory or regulatory requirements.
5. Price
5.1 The price ("Price") of the Goods shall be set out in the
Seller's Price List current at the date of the Buyer's order or such other
price as may be agreed in writing between the Seller and the Buyer.
5.2 If the cost of the Goods to the Seller increases due to any factor
beyond the Seller's control including, but not limited to, material costs,
labour costs, alteration of exchange rates or duties, or changes to delivery
rates, the Seller reserves the right to increase the Price prior to delivery.
5.3 Any increase in the Price under sub-Clause shall only take place
upon the Seller informing the Buyer of the increase in writing.
5.4 The Buyer may be entitled to discounts agreed in writing by the
Seller and the Buyer. The Buyer shall not necessarily be entitled to a
discount. Any and all discounts shall be at the discretion of the Seller.
5.5 Products quoted and supplied at discounted prices on a call off
basis may incur additional charges if the total call off quantities aren't met
over the agreed timescale. Such charges
by the Seller will relate to the shortfall and associated discount structures
in place at the date of the quotation.
5.6 The Price is exclusive of fees for packaging and transportation /
delivery.
5.7 The Price is exclusive of any applicable VAT and other taxes or
levies which are imposed or charged by any competent authority.
6. Quotation
6.1 Details of the Goods in sub-Clause 4.1 are subject to alteration
without notice and do not constitute contractual offers to sell the Goods which
are capable of acceptance.
6.2 The Seller is not obliged to accept an order from the Buyer if the
Buyer does not supply references which are requested by, and satisfactory to,
the Seller. If at any time the Seller is not satisfied as to the
creditworthiness of the Buyer it may give written notice to the Buyer that no
further credit will be allowed to the buyer in which case no further goods will
be delivered to the Buyer other than against cash payment.
6.3 Quotations constitutes written acceptance and confirmation by the
Seller of the Buyer's order for the Goods.
6.4 Having issued quotations are a contractual offer to sell the Goods,
the Seller agrees to enter a contract for the sale of Goods upon the Buyer's
written acceptance of this quotation and of these Terms and Conditions.
6.5 Quotations (including any non-standard price negotiated in
accordance with sub-Clause 5.1) is valid for a period of 30 days only from the
date shown on the quotation unless expressly withdrawn by the Seller at an
earlier time.
6.6 Cancellation of an order, or orders, by the Buyer after acceptance
of the quotation may incur a fee for any and all reasonable costs incurred by
the Seller.
7. Payment
7.1 Following the Buyer's acceptance of quotations, the Seller shall
invoice the Buyer for the Price either: (a) on or at any time after delivery of
the Goods; or (b) where the Goods are to be collected by the Buyer or where the
Buyer wrongfully fails to take delivery of the Goods at any time after the
Seller has notified the Buyer that the Goods are ready for collection or the
Seller has tendered delivery of the Goods.
7.2 The Buyer shall pay the Price on the date of the Seller's invoice or
otherwise in accordance with the credit terms agreed between the Seller and the
Buyer.
7.3 Payment must be made by the Buyer notwithstanding that delivery may
not have taken place and / or that the title in the Goods has not passed to the
Buyer.
7.4 If the Buyer fails to make payment, when credit terms have been
agreed, within the period in sub-Clause 7.2, the Seller shall suspend any
further deliveries to the Buyer and charge the Buyer interest at the rate of 8%
per annum above the Barclays Bank plc base rate from time to time on the amount
outstanding until payment is received in full.
7.5 Time for payment shall be of the essence of the Contract between the
Seller and the Buyer.
7.6 All payments must be made in Pounds Sterling unless otherwise agreed
in writing between the Seller and the Buyer.
8. Delivery
8.1 The Seller shall arrange for the delivery of the Goods as near as
reasonably possible to the delivery date detailed in this quotation to the
address specified in the Buyer's order or to another location as agreed in
writing between the Seller and the Buyer.
8.2 If no delivery address is specified by the Buyer or if it is agreed
between the Seller and the Buyer, the Buyer shall collect the Goods from the
Seller's premises at any time after the Seller has notified the Buyer that the
Goods are ready for collection.
8.3 Subject to the specific terms of any special delivery service,
delivery may take place at any time of the day and must be accepted at any time
of the day.
8.4 If the Buyer fails to take delivery of the Goods the Seller may, at
its discretion and without prejudice to any other rights: (a) store or arrange
for the storage of the Goods and shall charge the Buyer for all associated
costs and expenses including, but not limited to, transportation, storage and
insurance; and / or (b) make arrangement for the redelivery of the Goods and
shall charge the Buyer for the costs of such redelivery.
8.5 If redelivery is not possible under sub-Clause 8.4 (b), the Buyer
shall be required to collect the Goods from the Seller's premises and shall be
notified of the same. The Seller reserves the right to charge the Buyer for all
associated costs including, but not limited to, storage and insurance.
8.6 If the Seller fails to deliver the Goods on the delivery date other
than for reasons beyond its control, the Buyer may give written notice to the
Seller within 14 days after the delivery date requiring the Seller to deliver
the Goods within 7 days of that notice ("Notice Period").
8.7 If the Seller receives no notice from the Buyer under sub-Clause
8.6, it shall have no liability in respect of late delivery provided that it
delivers the Goods at any time after the delivery date.
8.8 If the Seller fails to deliver within either the Notice Period the
Buyer shall have the right to cancel the order and the Seller shall be liable
only for the excess (if any) of the cost to the Buyer of finding suitable
substitute goods in the cheapest available market.
9. Inspection of Goods
9.1 The Buyer shall be under a duty to inspect the Goods on delivery or
collection.
9.2 If the Goods cannot be examined, the carriers note or such other
note as appropriate must be marked "not examined".
9.3 If the Buyer identifies any damage or shortages it must inform the
Seller in writing within 7 days of delivery, providing details of the alleged
damage or shortage. The Seller shall be under no liability if the Buyer fails
to provide such notice.
9.4 The Seller must be permitted to inspect the affected Goods before
the Buyer uses, alters or modifies them in any way.
9.5 Subject to the Buyer's compliance with this Clause and the Seller's
agreement with any alleged damage or shortages, the Seller shall make good any
and all damage and shortages within a reasonable time.
9.6 The Seller shall be under no liability for and shall not indemnify
the Buyer against any matters arising from damage or shortages.
10. Returns
10.1 Goods may not be returned without the prior written agreement of the
Seller.
10.2 Subject to sub-Clause 10.4, the Seller shall only accept returned
Goods if it is satisfied that those Goods are defective and that such defects
would not be apparent on inspection.
10.3 The Seller shall have the option of either replacing defective Goods
within 14 days of receipt of them or shall refund to the Buyer the Price for
those Goods which are defective.
10.4 The Buyer may return any Goods within 14 days of delivery provided
that: (a) the Buyer bears the risk and cost of returning the Goods (b) the
Buyer indemnifies the Seller against any costs incurred in rectifying any
deterioration of the Goods resulting from the Buyer's incorrect handling or
storage of the Goods.
10.5 The Seller shall not be liable for defects arising out of normal
wear and tear, the Buyer's failure to follow any instructions given by the
Seller, misuse or alteration of the goods, negligence, wilful damage or any
other act of the Buyer, its employees, agents or any other third party.
11. Risk and Title
11.1 Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods shall pass to the Buyer
either when the Goods are delivered to the Buyer or when the Seller notifies
the Buyer that the Goods are ready for collection.
11.2 If the Buyer wrongfully fails to take delivery of the Goods, risk
shall pass to the Buyer at the time when the Seller has tendered delivery of
the Goods.
11.3 Legal and beneficial title in the Goods shall not pass to the Buyer
until the Seller has received, in cash or cleared funds, payment in full of the
Price.
11.4 The Seller reserves the right to repossess any Goods in which the
Seller retains legal and beneficial title if full payment is not received in
accordance with Clause 7. In the event of such repossession the Buyer shall
deliver the Goods in which legal and beneficial title has not passed to the
Seller at its own cost.
11.5 The Buyer's right to possession of the Goods in which the Seller
retains legal and beneficial title shall terminate if: (a) the Buyer commits a
material breach of its obligations under these Terms and Conditions (b) the
Buyer is or becomes the subject of a bankruptcy order or takes advantage of any
other statutory provision for the relief of insolvent debtors (c) the Buyer
enters a voluntary arrangement under Part 1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or any
other scheme or arrangement made with its creditors; or (d) the Buyer convenes
any meeting of its creditors, enters into voluntary or compulsory liquidation,
has a receiver, manager, administrator or administrative receiver appointed in
respect of its assets or undertakings or any part thereof, any documents are
filed with the court for the appointment of an administrator in respect of the
Buyer, notice of intention to appoint an administrator is given by the Buyer or
any of its directors or by a qualifying floating charge holder (as defined in
para. 14 of Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986), a resolution is passed or
petition presented to any court for the winding up of the Buyer or for the
granting of an administration order in respect of the Buyer, or any proceedings
are commenced relating to the insolvency or possible insolvency of the Buyer.
12. Rights, Warranties and Liability
12.1 Subject to these Terms and Conditions and except where the Buyer is
purchasing the Goods as a consumer, all warranties, conditions or other terms
implied by statute or common law (save for those implied by Section 12 of the
Sale of Goods Act 1979) are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12.2 The Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damages of any
nature, direct or indirect, including any loss of profits or consequential
damages suffered or incurred by the Buyer for whatever reason.
12.3 The exclusions of liability contained within this Clause 12 shall
not exclude or limit the liability of the Seller: (a) for death or personal
injury caused by the Seller's negligence (b) for any matter for which it would
be illegal for the Seller to exclude or limit its liability (c) for fraud or
fraudulent misrepresentation.
13. Communications
13.1 All notices under these Terms and Conditions shall be in writing and
signed by, or on behalf of the party giving notice (or a duly authorised
officer of that party).
13.2 Notices shall be deemed to have been duly given: (a) when delivered,
if delivered by courier or other messenger (including registered mail) during
the normal business hours of the recipient (b) when sent, if transmitted by fax
or email and a successful transmission report or return receipt is generated
(c) on the fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by national ordinary
mail (d) on the tenth business day following mailing, if mailed by airmail
13.3 All notices under these Terms and Conditions shall be addressed to
the most recent address, email address or fax number notified to the other
party.
14. Force Majeure
14.1 Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing
their obligations where such failure or delay results from any causes that is
beyond the reasonable control of that party. Such causes include, but are not
limited to: power failure, Internet Service Provider failure, industrial
action, civil unrest, fire, flood, storms, earthquakes, acts of terrorism, acts
of war, governmental action or any other event that is beyond the control of
the party in question.
15. No Waiver
15.1 Failure by the Seller to exercise or enforce any rights hereunder
shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such right nor operate so as to bear
the exercise or enforcement thereof any time or times thereafter.
15.2 No waiver by the Seller of any breach of these Terms and Conditions
by the Buyer shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the
same or any other provision
16. Severance
16.1 In the event where one or more of these Terms and Conditions is
found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that / those
provisions shall be deemed severed from the remainder of these Terms and
Conditions (which shall remain valid and enforceable).
17. Law and Jurisdiction
17.1 These Terms and Conditions (including any non-contractual matters
and obligations arising therefrom or associated therewith) shall be governed
by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of England and Wales.
17.2 Any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim between the Seller
and the Buyer relating to these Terms and Conditions (including any
non-contractual matters and obligations arising therefrom or associated
therewith) shall fall within the jurisdiction of the courts of England and
Wales