Conditions of Use

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Parry Catering Trade is a Trading Name under UK Equipment Direct Supplies to Business’s only. This is a business contract and therefore Sales of Goods Act does not apply and our terms and conditions are deemed to be conditions of the sale.

1. Definition
In this condition “the company” will mean UK Equipment Direct Limited Registered in England and Wales 6058576. 1a Longford Trading Estate, Thomas Street, Manchester M32 0JT “purchaser” shall mean the company, firm or any person who placed an order in writing, or telephone to the company or orally to sales representative or via the Internet.

2. General
All orders are accepted and executed on the understanding that the purchaser is bound by these general conditions of sale. Where there is any inconsistency between these conditions of sale and any conditions, which the purchaser seeks to impose, these general conditions of sales shall prevail.

3. Prices
Notwithstanding any offer, quotation, tender or price list, orders can only be accepted at prices ruling date of dispatch. The company reserves the right to amend prices without notice. Prices quoted do not include value added tax, which will be charged at rate ruling date of dispatch.

4. Terms of Payment
Unless otherwise stated in writing payment is due in full and cleared before delivery of goods.  The purchaser shall pay the price of the goods without any deduction within 30 days of the end of the month in which the goods are invoiced. Time for payment will be of the essence. No payment will be deemed to have been received; until the company has received clear funds The Company reserves the right to claim settlement of any outstanding amounts due before this date. In the event that any payment due the company is withheld or delayed the company reserves the right to suspend any further deliveries, The Company will also charge interest 2.5% pa above the base lending rate from time to time of the Natwest Plc on the amount outstanding from date becomes due until the date of payment.
The Company reserves the right to Recover from the purchaser on a full indemnity basis together with interest thereon all costs incurred by it in obtaining payment including solicitors fees and costs associated with so doing.

5. Description
Although every effort has been made to ensure that the illustration, price, description, measurements and specification of goods are correct such information is published for the sole purpose of giving approximate idea of the goods represented by a description in them. They will not form part of the contract and this is not a sale by sample. Where any such details are important the purchasers should themselves verify the information, before placing an order. The company reserves the right to modify or vary the design, specification or finish of any products without notice.

6. Delivery
The Company reserves the right to charge for carriage at cost of discretion. Deliveries do not include uploading, positioning or installation unless otherwise stated in writing. The company will deliver as near as possible to the delivery site and as safely to a hard road permits. The risk in the goods shall pass on arrival at, and where applicable entry into the delivery premises. Damages due to inadequate site access or uploading shall be at the purchaser’s own risk. If the purchaser fails to take delivery on the agreed date, or if no specific delivery date has been agreed the purchaser is still responsible. Where delivery has not been charged this is for a first attempt only, further attempts will be charged based on the size and weight of the goods. The Company may arrange storage of the goods until actual delivery and charge the buyer for the reasonable cost of storage.

7. Delay
Time for performance by the purchaser is given In good faith, as accurately as possible, but is not to be essence of the contract. The purchaser shall have no right to damages or to impose penalties in the event of late deliveries by the company or its agents, or to cancel the contract for delay from any cause unless otherwise agreed in writing by the company.

8. Damage
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to inspect the goods at the time of delivery, before signing the delivery note and accepting the consignment. Any damage must be noted on the carrier’s delivery note at time of delivery otherwise claims cannot be entertained. We do not accept signing the note as “unchecked” The company cannot be responsible for any goods damaged due to carriage damage if notice after the note as been signed. The Purchaser MUST check first. Damaged notes on the consignment note must be reported to the company within 24 hours.

9. Cancellation
If the purchaser purports to cancel an order but the company is unable to cancel the order from the manufacturer or other supplier the purchaser shall be obliged to accept the goods and settle the invoice in accordance with these conditions. Goods dispatch to the purchaser and subsequently accepted for cancellation by the company will be subject to an abortive delivery charge, as well as any cancellation charge deemed necessary by the company. The company at its absolute discretion may agree to the return of the goods by the purchaser provided that the good are returned at the purchaser’s expense, in the same condition and in the original packaging. Any goods agreed by the company as

acceptable for return for any reason (excluding faulty goods) Will be subject to a restocking charge of 25% of the net invoice value of the item or items, together with the reimbursement of any expense incurred by the company as a consequence of the return of said goods to the companies stock or to the manufactures/suppliers stock. The remainder will be refunded. Any authorised returns will be given in writing a returns authorization number (RMA) which will be valid for seven days from date of issue, no goods will be deemed to be accepted by the company unless the company have supplied this to the purchaser in writing.

10. Third Party/Public Liability
Save insofar as defect in the products cause death, injury or damage to
Personal property, the company liability for any loss or damage shall be limited to the invoice value of the goods. Without prejudice to the foregoing the company shall in no circumstances be under any liability in contract or otherwise for indirect or
Consequential loss or damage of whatsoever kind and howsoever caused, suffered by the customer or others, save as may be expressly imposed by statue.

11. Warranty
All goods purchased are supplied with a parts only warranty unless otherwise stated on invoice.
(a) A part-only warranty Warranty is provided for twelve months from date of purchase, and applies to all mechanical and electronic parts such as motors, elements and controls. The warranty is invalidated if the customer fails to strictly adhere to the operation and maintenance instructions or if a qualified engineer does not install the goods or where non- genuine parts have been used or modifications made. The company does not provide any warranty for degraded goods or second-hand equipment. The warranty is limited to the free replacement of spare parts only. The warranty does not extend to malfunctions resulting from natural wear and tear or the result of mistreatment or mishandling or carriage charges. Perishable parts such as door seals, light bulbs and non mechanical or electrical parts such as handles, feet & hinges are excluded from the warranty and will be provided entirely at the discretion of the company. Defective parts must be returned to the manufacture at there own cost and at there own risk within 21 days from date of receiving the new replacement. The company may take a deposit from the purchaser until the goods have been received and cleared of fault. 
(b) Back to base warranty where the warranty on certain goods require the item to be delivered to the workshops for repair, the arrangement and cost of which is the responsibility of the purchaser.
(C) A Parts and labour warranty where the purchaser will be liable to replace the defective parts plus supplying labour to repair the defective parts within 12 months from the date of purchase of the goods. Where “a parts & Labour “warranty is given, the goods are repaired by a qualified person appointed or agreed by the company and the seller and the cost of such repairs is agreed before hand by the company in writing.
All warranty call outs from the purchases are accepted on the basis that they are valid and covered by the manufactures warranty. Any charges levied in respect of abortive visits or for work deemed by the manufactures not to be valid under the terms of the manufactures warranty shall be recharged, including all charges due to incorrect installation (where installation was not provided by the company). Such charges will be invoiced to the purchaser to whom the company supplied and invoiced the equipment concerned. Warranty claims only cover defects caused by faulty manufacturer, materials or workmanship. It does not cover defects caused by unsuitable storage conditions or processing, abnormal use, misuse or neglect or installation by unauthorized or unqualified personnel. The company shall be under no liability whatsoever to the purchaser or any indirect loss and/or expense (including loss of profit, revenue, business, goodwill) suffered by the company howsoever arising whether by act or defect of the company or otherwise. 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 personnel injury caused by the negligence of the seller. No liability of any kind is accepted for any oral representation of any kind by the company or its personnel. A qualified engineer must install all equipment and proof of invoice may be required to validate any warranty claims. Warranty for items sited offshore mainland UK is subject to manufactures warranty restrictions as to extend of cover.

12. Force Majeure
The company shall not be liable in respect of any breach of contract due to any cause beyond his reasonable control including act of god, inclement weather, flood, lighting or fire industrial action or lockouts, actions of government departments, war, riot or terrorism or the action of any party for whom the company is not directly responsible.

13. Law and Jurisdiction
These conditions shall in all respects be governed and construed in accordance with English law.