General

In these terms and conditions of sale ‘the Company and the Seller’ means Safewood (UK) Limited t/a CB Solutions, ‘the Customer and the Buyer’ means the person, firm or Company purchasing the goods or services from the Company,

Acceptance of Orders

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by a director of the Company, all quotations given and sales are undertaken on and subject to these ‘Terms and Conditions of Supply’, which supersede and shall be taken to override any terms and conditions proposed or stipulated by the Customer whether oral or written.

Prices

Unless otherwise stated the prices specified are ‘EX WORKS’ firm prices subject to acceptance within 30 days.  Prices are firm where so quoted, and while delivery is not to exceed 3 months.  If delivery is not taken when the goods are ready, and you being so notified in writing, prices ruling at the time of delivery will apply.

Value Added Tax

All prices quoted by the Company are exclusive of Value Added Tax.

Payment

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Customer shall make payment for the goods or services within 30 days of the date of invoice.  If payment is not made when due the Company may, without prejudice to its other rights, charge interest at an annual rate of 2% above the current base rate of the HSBC plc to be calculated on a day to day basis on the balance outstanding until payment in full is made.  The customer shall not purport to set off or withhold any payments claimed or due to the Company under this or any other contract unless agreed specifically in writing by a director of the Company.

We shall not be obliged to make any further deliveries or provide any further services when the Customer is in default of payment of any previously rendered account for one calendar month.

Carriage

All carriage charges will be charged extra.  Our responsibility ceases upon delivery to the carriers ex our works.  No liability attached to us in respect of loss, damage for one calendar month.

Damage in Transit

In the case of goods delivered by rail or by a carrier other than the Seller, no claim for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of goods will be entertained unless, in the case of damage in transit, or shortage of delivery, a separate notice in writing is given to the carrier concerned and to the Seller within 48 hours of the receipt of goods, followed by a complete claim in writing within seven days of receipt of the goods, and in the case of loss of goods, notice in writing is given to the carrier concerned and to the Seller and a complete claim in writing made within seven days of the date of consignment .  Where goods are accepted from the carrier concerned without being checked the delivery book of the carrier concerned must be signed ‘not examined’.

Delivery

Delivery shall be taken by the Buyer within the period (if any) named in the quotation or order and such full details as may be necessary (or required by the Seller), to enable the Seller to complete delivery within such period shall be supplied by the Buyer.  If for any reason the Buyer is unable to accept delivery of the goods at the time when the goods are due and ready for delivery, the Seller shall if its storage facilities permit, store the goods and take all reasonable steps to prevent their deterioration until their actual delivery and the Buyer shall be liable to the Seller for the reasonable cost (including insurance) of its so doing.  This provision shall be in addition tp, not in substitution for, any other payment or damages for which the Buyer may become liable in respect of his failure to take delivery at the appropriate date.

Where the period named for the delivery and the period is not extended by mutual consent in writing or under the above provisions, the Buyer shall take delivery within that period.  The Seller shall not be liable for the consequences of any delay outside the estimated time, or date of delivery named.

Guarantee

In the case of new units we undertake to correct, free of charge, any defects arising through faulty workmanship of materials within twelve-months from the date of invoice but we disclaim all liabilities of consequential damage.  Parts alleged faulty must be returned carriage paid for inspection.

Repair Work

Carriage to and from our works is payable by the owner of the articles sent to us for repair or renewal and whilst every care will be taken in packing and re-despatching of the repaired job we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage which takes place during transit.

Liability

No liability can be accepted for any damage or loss either consequential or direct whether to the purchaser or third parties that may arise after the goods have left our premises.

Weights & Measurements

All weights and measurements etc., are stated as correctly as possible, but are not guaranteed.

Illustrations

Drawings, specifications, photographic prints and other publicity matter are as up to date as possible, but these must not be taken as binding in detail.  Unless specifically stated in our quotation accessories appearing on illustrations are not included in the basic price.

Cancellation

Cancellation of orders cannot be accepted without our written consent.

Ownership

The legal ownership in all goods supplied by us will remain with us until the price for these goods has been paid in full.

Force Majeure