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Typographical Errors
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any orders placed for product listed at the incorrect price.
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and your order is cancelled, easyequipment shall issue a credit to your
credit card account in the amount of the incorrect price.
Term; Termination
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Copyrights, Trademark, Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability,
Indemnification and Miscellaneous, shall survive any termination.
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Miscellaneous
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the 1980 U.N. Convention on contracts for the international sale of
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site (including but not limited to the purchase of easyequipment
products) must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause
of action arises. easyequipment's failure to insist upon or enforce
strict performance of any provision of these terms and conditions shall
not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the
course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to
modify any of these terms and conditions. easyequipment may assign its
rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without
notice to you.
Use of Site
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right of another or (d) offensive or otherwise unacceptable to
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Indemnification
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officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors and suppliers
(collectively the "Service Providers") from and against all losses,
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(including if a specific link does not work).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
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In
these Terms and Conditions: �the Supplier� means EasyEquipment.com �the
Customer� means the person ordering Goods from the Supplier. �the Goods� means the Goods supplied by the Supplier to the Customer.
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1.ORDERS 1.1 All orders are subject to these terms and conditions.1.2 The Supplier reserves
the right to decline any order. 1.3 Where Goods have been specially
ordered to the Customer�s specification payment of 100% of the total
price
is
due with order and this is non-refundable. 1.4 The Customer is
responsible for checking the measurements and suitability of the Goods
before ordering and
ensuring that they are capable of delivery to and installation in the
Customer�s property. 1.5 Goods are not sold on a trial basis nor on sale
or return and
Customers must check specifications and suitability before ordering.
The Supplier does not warrant the suitability of goods for specific
applications. 1.6
Goods which are a special order to be placed by the supplier to its
manufacturer shall be subject to these conditions of business plus the
following terms
and conditions:- (i) Payment for goods ordered for specific manufacture
shall be paid for in advance. (ii) No liability attaches to the
Supplier for the progress
of such order without full advance payment by the Customer. (iii) As
supply of the Goods is dictated by the manufacturers factory ordering
system the
Supplier has no liability to the Customer in respect of any delay in
production and supply occasioned by the manufacturer. (iv) All time
estimates for delivery
are thus approximate and whilst every reasonable effort will be made to
comply with such estimate no responsibility for delay can be accepted
if beyond
the Suppliers control. (v) No refunds of any money paid for Goods to be
specifically manufactured can be made as the Supplier incurs
liabilities to the manufacturer upon placing the specific order for production.
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2. PRICE 2.1 All prices quoted exclude VAT and installation charges; these will be added
to the invoice (where applicable). 2.2 Carriage of Goods is free to
mainland UK unless otherwise stated by the Supplier; carriage charges
will be payable
for delivery elsewhere. 2.3 The Supplier reserves the right to change
the advertised price before acceptance of an order.
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3.
DELIVERY 3.1 The Supplier will use its reasonable efforts to deliver
the Goods promptly. However the Supplier uses independent carriers and
cannot guarantee time or date of delivery. If orders are placed pre 12
noon and Goods to fulfil the order are in stock then next-day delivery
(except at weekends and Bank Holidays)
may
be provided on request to mainland UK at a cost of �19.95 + vat per
order, subject to availability of the Goods. Deliveries on Saturdays or
at other specific
times or locations outside mainland UK are subject to extra charges.
Such charges are subject to quotation. Delivery times given are
estimates only.
Please allow 1 - 2 days for processing after payment. 3.2 The Customer
must examine the Goods on delivery and before the carrier leaves the
Customer�s premises and if there is any damage the Customer
must either refuse delivery or clearly specify damage on the delivery
note. Otherwise the Supplier shall have no liability for any damage to
the
Goods.
A delivery note signed by the Customer or the person receiving the
Goods means that the Customer is satisfied the Goods have been correctly
delivered
and are undamaged. Signing �unexamined� is not accepted. Carriers will
not allow a claim unless specific damage is noted on the delivery note
when signed for by the Customer (or their agent). 3.3 (Subject to
Clause 1.3) When the Customer finds he has ordered the wrong Goods then
(if the Supplier�s
agrees) he may return the Goods on payment of a re-stocking charge of
25% of the total invoiced cost of Goods provided that they are returned intact
in their original packaging and unopened and in a saleable condition.
3.4 If the buyer cancels whilst goods are still in transit an abortive
delivery charge
and 25% restocking charge will be levied. This Clause does not apply to
any Goods specifically ordered for manufacture for the Customer where
Clause 1.6 then terms only shall apply.
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4. PAYMENT/TITLE 4.1 Payment for the Goods should be made either:-
(a) By cheque or credit card or bankers� draft to: EasyEquipment, PO Box 110, Stalybridge, SK15 2WU. UK; or
(b) By direct debit transfer to Nat West Bank Plc, 20 Melbourne Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2JQ Sort Code: 60-20-21 Account Number: 370 34 278 Account Name: EasyEquipment.com
4.2 Payment must be made with the order prior to delivery unless a credit account
has been established by Supplier for the Customer. Delivery is subject
to cheque clearance. 4.3 Where the Customer has a credit account payment
is due 30 days from delivery of the Goods; interest is payable on
overdue accounts at a rate of 8% per annum over the base rate of Nat
West Bank
Plc in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debt (Interest)
Act and Regulations. 4.4 Title to the Goods shall not pass to the
Customer until
all sums due at any time and on any account to the Supplier have been
paid. In such circumstances the Customer is a mere bailee of the Goods
for the
Supplier until payment of all sums due. In default of payment the
Supplier shall have the right to collect the Goods from wherever they
are located and the Customer holds any sole Goods supplied to the order of the Supplier.
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5. GUARANTEE 5.1 The Supplier undertakes to use reasonable endeavours to
ensure that the Goods are supplied as advertised. The Supplier reserves
the right to supply alternative Goods equivalent to those advertised or
specified 5.2 The Goods are supplied at competitive prices and thus (dependent upon the price), the Goods are supplied with either:-
5.2.1 A parts-only warranty whereby
the Supplier will be liable to replace defective parts within 12 months
from the date of invoice of the Goods (but excluding the cost of
installation of such parts) or
5.2.2
A parts and labour warranty whereby the Supplier will be liable to
replace defective parts plus supplying of labour to repair the defective
part within 12 months from the date of purchase of the Goods (as shown
on the invoice). The Suppliers invoice will state whether the Goods are subject �to parts warranty only� or �parts and labour warranty�.
5.2.3 A back to base warranty, where the warranty on certain goods requires the item to be delivered to workshops for repair, the arrangement and cost of which is the responsibility of the Customer.
5.2.4 The Supplier shall carry out the warranty
work as soon as practicable but shall not be required to carry out work
in evenings or at weekends or on Bank Holidays 5.3 The Customer cannot
claim the benefit of the warranty in Clause 5.2 unless:- 5.3.1 The
Customer informs the Supplier of the defect within 7 days of discovering
it; and 5.3.2
In respect of �a parts only� warranty the Customer either returns the
defective part to the Supplier (at the Customer�s own expense and risk)
or (by prior
agreement of the Supplier) pays for the new part and returns the
defective part to the Supplier on which a refund will be made; 5.3.3
Where a �parts and
labour� warranty is given, the Goods are repaired by a qualified person
appointed or agreed by the Supplier and the cost of such repair is
agreed beforehand
by the Supplier in writing. 5.4 The warranty in Clause 5.2 & 5.4
Only covers defect caused by faulty manufacture, materials or
workmanship. It
does not cover defects caused by unsuitable storage conditions or
processing, abnormal use, misuse or neglect or installation by
unauthorised or unqualified
personnel. Parts and labour warranty (where supplied) is only covered
for Goods sold within Mainland UK. Goods delivered offshore and all other
locations will be covered by �parts only� warranty. 5.4.1 Is personal
to the Customer and cannot be transferred. 5.4.2 Does not apply where
Goods have
been removed or re-installed subsequent to first installation unless
such removal or reinstallation has been carried out by a qualified
person
previously
authorised by the Supplier in writing. 5.5 The Supplier shall be under
no liability whatever to the Customer for any indirect loss and/or
expense (including
loss of profit, revenue, business, goodwill) suffered by the Customer
howsoever arising whether by act or default of the Supplier or
otherwise. 5.6
Loan machines are not available. 5.7 All warranties and conditions
whether implied by statue or otherwise are excluded from this Contract
to the extent
permitted by law provided that nothing in this Contract shall restrict
or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by the
negligence of the Supplier.
No liability of any kind is accepted for any oral representation of any
kind by the supplier or its personnel. 5.8 In the case of Goods being exchanged
during a warranty period, the Supplier reserves the right to supply
refurbished equivalent Goods, which can be the same age and/or condition
of
the Goods being replaced. In this instance, the warranty period will
continue from the date of purchase of the original item as shown on the
invoice. 5.9 Goods out of warranty are subject to the Suppliers normal charges for repair (or those of their nominated sub-contractors).
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6. INSTALLATION 6.1 All gas
appliances must be installed by a Corgi registered engineer as required
by law. 6.2 All glass and dish washers, coffee machines or other
electrical appliances
must be installed by a suitably qualified engineer. Glass &
dishwashers, coffee machines and ice makers must be installed with a
water softener in areas of hard water. Failure to do so, will result in
invalidating the warranty. 6.3 All ice machines and all refrigeration
equipment must be installed by a suitably qualified refrigeration
engineer. 6.4 The Customer shall supply the Supplier with documentary
proof of appropriate installation within 14 days of installation of theGoods,
failure to do so will invalidate the warranty. 6.5 The Supplier does
not effect installation of any Goods included in the published or
invoiced price of
the Goods. The Supplier will offer the service of its subcontractors
for the purposes of installation of any Goods. All installation costs
are invoiced separately
either by the Supplier (if agreed to by the Supplier) or by the
Suppliers sub-contractor (if negotiated between the Customer and such
subcontractor). The
Supplier accepts no liability of any kind for any errors in
installation howsoever caused or where no proof of appropriate
installation is provided within 28 days of supply. 6.6 Any engineer call
out resulting from misuse, incorrect installation, hard water or other
fault not covered by the manufacturers warranty will be charged for.
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7. FORCE MAJEURE 7.1 The Supplier shall not be liable for any failure to deliver the Goods arising from circumstances
outside
the Supplier�s control. 7.2 Non-exhaustive illustrations of such
circumstances would be act of God, war, riot, explosion, abnormal
weather conditions,
fire, flood, strikes, lockouts, Government action or regulations (UK or
otherwise), delay by suppliers, accidents and shortage of materials, labour or manufacturing facilities.
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8. LEASED OR FINANCED GOODS Where Goods are supplied subject to a leasing or HP agreement: 8.1 Delivery
shall
only take place once the finance company is satisfied that all the
documentation has been signed and their requirements have been satisfied
in all respects.
8.2 The Goods will carry a 12 month parts and labour warranty as set
out in Clause 5.2 unless an extended warranty has been agreed and paid
for. 8.3 The Customer is liable to pay a deposit equal to 3 months
instalments which is non-refundable if for any reason the lease
documentation is
not completed. 8.4 If the Customer sells his business to a third party
then the Supplier has no obligation of any kind to such third party
unless such third party renews the warranty with the Supplier.
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9. TELEPHONE CALLS Telephone calls may be recorded and used for training and/or monitoring purposes.
Calls are charged at the national rate, unless otherwise stated.
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10. WAIVER No waiver by the Supplier of any breach of the Contract by the Customer shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision.
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11. PROPERTY LAW The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England.
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12. WEEE Directive. To comply with WEE directive, at the end of life of equipment, the owner of equipment
will contact Easyequipment, and we will under section 9-PAR2 of WEEE
give a commercial rate and conditions to the owner for the safe collection and disposal by Easyequipment or our agent.