Terms Of Trade

Allfilters Pty Ltd – Terms & Conditions of Trade

1. Definitions
   • “Acknowledgment Document” means the document signed by the Customer in conjunction with these Terms and Conditions of Trade and applicable if the Supplier elects, whereby the Customer acknowledges the extent and effect of the provision of security the Customer provides to the Supplier in consideration of the provision of Goods/Services or Equipment on hire.
   • “Confidential Information” means information of a confidential nature whether oral, written or in electronic form including, but not limited to, this Contract, either party’s intellectual property, operational information, know-how, trade secrets, financial and commercial affairs, Contracts, client information (including but not limited to, “Personal Information” such as: name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history) and pricing details.
   • “Contract” means the terms and conditions contained herein, together with any quotation, order, invoice or other document or amendments expressed to be supplemental to this Contract.
   • “Cookies” means small files which are stored on a user’s computer. They are designed to hold a modest amount of data (including Personal Information) specific to a particular client and website and can be accessed either by the web server or the client’s computer. If the Customer does not wish to allow Cookies to operate in the background when using the Supplier’s website, then the Customer shall have the right to enable / disable the Cookies first by selecting the option to enable / disable provided on the website, prior to making enquiries via the website.
   • “Customer” means the person/s, entities or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Customer requesting the Supplier to provide the Services as specified in any proposal, quotation, order, invoice or other documentation, and:
     • if there is more than one Customer, is a reference to each Customer jointly and severally; and
     • if the Customer is a partnership, it shall bind each partner jointly and severally; and
     • if the Customer is a part of a Trust, shall be bound in their capacity as a trustee; and
     • includes the Customer’s executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
   • “Equipment” means all Equipment including any accessories supplied on hire by the Supplier to the Customer (and where the context so permits shall include any supply of Services). The Equipment shall be as described on the invoices, quotation, authority to hire, or any other work authorisation form provided by the Supplier to the Customer.
   • “Goods” means all Goods or Services supplied by the Supplier to the Customer at the Customer’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Goods’ or ‘Services’ shall be interchangeable for the other).
   • “GST” means Goods and Services Tax as defined within the “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999” (Cth).
   • “Price” means the Price payable (plus any GST where applicable) for the Goods and/or Equipment hire as agreed between the Supplier and the Customer in accordance with clause 5
   • “Supplier” means Allfilters Pty Ltd ATF the Allfilters Trust T/A Allfilters Pty Ltd, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of Allfilters Pty Ltd ATF the Allfilters Trust T/A Allfilters Pty Ltd.

2. Acceptance
   • The parties acknowledge and agree that:
     • they have read and understood the terms and conditions contained in this Contract; and
     • the parties are taken to have exclusively accepted and are immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Customer places an order for or accepts delivery of the Goods/Equipment.
   • In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Contract and any other prior document or schedule that the parties have entered into, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.
   • Any amendment to the terms and conditions contained in this Contract may only be amended in writing by the consent of both parties.
   • The Customer acknowledges and accepts that:
     • the supply of Goods/Equipment on credit shall not take effect until the Customer has completed a credit application with the Supplier and it has been approved with a credit limit established for the account. In the event that the supply of Goods/Equipment requested exceeds the Customer’s credit limit and/or the account exceeds the payment terms, the Supplier reserves the right to refuse delivery; and
     • Goods for accepted orders may be subject to availability and if, for any reason, Goods are not or cease to be available, the Supplier reserves the right to substitute comparable Goods (or components of the Goods) and vary the Price as per clause 2. In all such cases the Supplier will notify the Customer in advance of any such substitution, and also reserves the right to place the Customer’s order and/or Services on hold until such time as the Supplier and the Customer agree to such changes.
   • In the event that the Supplier is required to provide the Services urgently, that may require the Supplier’s staff to work outside normal business hours (including but not limited to working, through lunch breaks, weekends and/or Public Holidays) then the Supplier reserves the right to charge the Customer additional labour costs (penalty rates will apply at time and a half normal rates), unless otherwise agreed between the Supplier and the Customer.
   • If the Supplier has been requested by the Customer to diagnose a fault that requires investigation, disassembly and/or testing, all costs involved will be charged to the Customer irrespective of whether or not the repair goes ahead.
   • Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 10 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2011 or any other applicable provisions of that Act or any Regulations referred to in that Act.

3. Errors and Omissions
   • The Customer acknowledges and accepts that the Supplier shall, without prejudice, accept no liability in respect of any alleged or actual error(s) and/or omission(s):
     • resulting from an inadvertent mistake made by the Supplier in the formation and/or administration of this Contract; and/or
     • contained in/omitted from any literature (hard copy and/or electronic) supplied by the Supplier in respect of the Services.
   • In circumstances where the Customer is required to place an order for Goods, in writing, or otherwise as permitted by these terms and conditions, the Customer is responsible for supplying correct order information such as, without limitation, measurements and quantity, when placing an order for Goods (whether they are made to order Goods or not) (“Customer Error“). The Customer must pay for all Goods it orders from the Supplier notwithstanding that such Goods suffer from a Customer Error and notwithstanding that the Customer has not taken or refuses to take Delivery of such Goods. The Supplier is entitled to, at its absolute discretion to waive its right under this sub-clause in relation to Customer Errors.

4. Change in Control
   • The Customer shall give the Supplier not less than fourteen (14) days prior written notice of any proposed change of ownership of the Customer and/or any other change in the Customer’s details (including but not limited to, changes in the Customer’s name, address, contact phone or fax number/s, change of trustees, or business practice). The Customer shall be liable for any loss incurred by the Supplier as a result of the Customer’s failure to comply with this clause.

5. Price and Payment
   • At the Supplier’s sole discretion, the Price shall be either:
     • as indicated on any invoice provided by the Supplier to the Customer upon placement of an order for Goods/Equipment; or
     • the Price as at the date of Delivery of the Goods/Equipment according to the Supplier’s current price list, as previously disclosed to the Customer upon the Customer’s placement of an order for Goods/Equipment; or
     • the Supplier’s quoted Price (subject to clause 2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of thirty (30) days.
   • The Supplier reserves the right to change the Price:
     • if a variation to the Goods which are to be supplied is requested; or
     • if a variation to the Services originally scheduled (including any applicable plans or specifications) is requested; or
     • where additional Services are required due to the discovery of hidden or unidentifiable difficulties (including, but not limited to, poor weather conditions, limitations to accessing the site, which are only discovered on commencement of the Services); or
     • in the event that overseas transactions increase as a consequence of variations in foreign currency rates of exchange and/or international freight and insurance charges or increases to the Supplier in the cost of labour or materials which are beyond the Supplier’s control.
   • Variations will be charged for on the basis of the Supplier’s quotation, and will be detailed in writing, and shown as variations on the Supplier’s invoice. The Customer shall be required to respond to any variation submitted by the Supplier within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will entitle the Supplier to add the cost of the variation to the Price. Payment for all variations must be made in full at the time of their completion.
   • At the Supplier’s sole discretion, a reasonable non-refundable deposit may be required upon placement of an order for Goods/Equipment, in accordance with any quotation provided by the Supplier or as notified to the Customer prior to the placement of an order for Goods/Equipment.
   • Time for payment for the Goods/Equipment being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Customer on the date/s determined by the Supplier, which may be:
     • on or before delivery of the Goods/Equipment;
     • by way of instalments/progress payments in accordance with the Supplier’s payment schedule;
     • thirty (30) days following the end of the month in which a statement is posted to the Customer’s address or address for notices;
     • the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or
     • failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is seven (7) days following the date of any invoice given to the Customer by the Supplier.
   • Payment may be made by cash, cheque, bank cheque, electronic/on-line banking, credit card (a surcharge may apply per transaction), or by any other method as agreed to between the Customer and the Supplier.
   • The Supplier may in its discretion allocate any payment received from the Customer towards any invoice that the Supplier determines and may do so at the time of receipt or at any time afterwards. On any default by the Customer the Supplier may re-allocate any payments previously received and allocated. In the absence of any payment allocation by the Supplier, payment will be deemed to be allocated in such manner as preserves the maximum value of the Supplier’s Purchase Money Security Interest (as defined in the PPSA) in the Goods/Equipment.
   • The Customer shall not be entitled to set off against, or deduct from the Price, any sums owed or claimed to be owed to the Customer by the Supplier nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute. Once in receipt of an invoice for payment, if any part of the invoice is in dispute, then the Customer must notify the Supplier in writing within three (3) business days, the invoice shall remain due and payable for the full amount, until such time as the Supplier investigates the disputed claim, no credit shall be passed for refund until the review is completed. Failure to make payment may result in the Supplier placing the Customer’s account into default and subject to default interest in accordance with clause 1.
   • Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price, the Customer must pay to the Supplier an amount equal to any GST the Supplier must pay for any supply by the Supplier under this or any other agreement for the sale of the Goods/hire of the Equipment. The Customer must pay GST, without deduction or set off of any other amounts, at the same time and on the same basis as the Customer pays the Price. In addition, the Customer must pay any other taxes and duties that may be applicable in addition to the Price except where they are expressly included in the Price.

6. Delivery of Goods/Equipment
   • Delivery (“Delivery”) of the Goods/Equipment is taken to occur at the time that:
     • the Customer or the Customer’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Goods/Equipment at the Supplier’s address; or
     • the Supplier (or the Supplier’s nominated carrier) delivers the Goods/Equipment to the Customer’s nominated address even if the Customer is not present at the address.
   • The cost of Delivery will be payable by the Customer in accordance with the quotation provided by the Supplier to the Customer, or as otherwise notified to the Customer prior to the placement of an order for Goods/Equipment.
   • The Supplier may deliver the Goods/Equipment in separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.
   • Any time specified by the Supplier for Delivery of the Goods/Equipment is an estimate only and the Supplier will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Customer as a result of Delivery being late. However, both parties agree that they shall make every endeavour to enable the Goods/Equipment to be delivered at the time and place as was arranged between both parties. In the event that the Supplier is unable to supply the Goods/Equipment as agreed solely due to any action or inaction of the Customer, then the Supplier shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery and/or storage.

7. Risk
   • Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods passes to the Customer on Delivery and the Customer must insure the Goods on or before Delivery.
   • If any of the Goods are damaged or destroyed following Delivery but prior to ownership passing to the Customer, the Supplier is entitled to receive all insurance proceeds payable for the Goods. The production of these terms and conditions by the Supplier is sufficient evidence of the Supplier’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds without the need for any person dealing with the Supplier to make further enquiries.
   • If the Customer requests the Supplier to leave Goods outside the Supplier’s premises for collection or to deliver the Goods to an unattended location, then such Goods shall be left at the Customer’s sole risk.
   • The Supplier shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of any plans, specifications and other information provided by the Customer. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that in the event that any of this information provided by the Customer is inaccurate, the Supplier accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from these inaccurate plans, specifications or other information.
   • The Customer warrants that any structures to which the Goods are to be affixed are able to withstand the installation thereof and that any plumbing connections (including, but not limited to, pipes, couplings and valves) are of suitable capacity to handle the Goods once installed. If for any reason (including the discovery of asbestos, defective or unsafe plumbing etc) that the Supplier, or the Supplier’s employees, reasonably form the opinion that the Customer’s premises is not safe for the Services to proceed then the Supplier shall be entitled to delay the provision of the Services the Supplier is satisfied that it is safe for the installation to proceed.
   • The Customer shall indemnify the Supplier from any losses, claims or damages that result from leaks caused by defects that fall outside the scope of the Services the Supplier has been contracted to supply.
   • The Customer acknowledges and accepts that:
     • where the Supplier has performed temporary repairs that the Supplier:
       • offers no guarantee against the reoccurrence of the initial fault, or any further damage caused; and
       • will immediately advise the Customer of the fault and shall provide the Customer with an estimate for the full repair required.
     • the Supplier is only responsible for parts that are replaced by the Supplier and does not at any stage accept any liability in respect of previous services and/or goods supplied by any other third party that subsequently fail and found to be the source of the failure, the Customer agrees to indemnify the Supplier against any loss or damage to the Goods, or caused by the Goods, or any part thereof howsoever arising;
     • the Supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or performance related problems with any Goods where they have not been used and/or maintained in accordance with the Supplier’s and/or the manufacturers’ recommendations; and
     • Goods supplied may:
       • fade or change colour over time;
       • expand, contract or distort as a result of exposure to heat, cold, weather;
       • mark or stain if exposed to certain substances; and
       • be damaged or disfigured by impact or scratching.

8. Specifications
   • The Customer acknowledges and accepts that:
     • all descriptive specifications, illustrations, drawings, data, dimensions, ratings and weights stated in Supplier’ or manufacturer’s fact sheets, price lists or advertising material, are approximate only and are given by way of identification only. The Customer shall not be entitled to rely on such information, and any use of such does not constitute a sale by description, and does not form part of the Contract, unless expressly stated as such in writing by Supplier; and
     • while Supplier may have provided information or figures to the Customer regarding the performance of the Goods, the Customer acknowledges that Supplier has given these in good faith and are estimates based on Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme and/or industry prescribed estimates. The water efficiency may be less than estimates due to factors out of Supplier’ control (including, but not limited to, water pressure, water source, the mineral content of water based on geographical location, etc.).

9. Access
   • The Customer shall ensure that the Supplier has clear and free access to the site at all times to enable them to undertake the Services. The Supplier shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the site (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and concreted or paved or grassed areas), unless due to the negligence of the Supplier.
   • Where the Supplier requires that Goods, tools etc. required for the Services be stored at the site, the Customer shall supply the Supplier a safe area for storage and shall take all reasonable efforts to protect all items from destruction, theft or damage. In the event that any of the stored items are destroyed, stolen or damaged, then the cost of repair or replacement shall be the Customer’s responsibility.
   • Site Inductions
     • in the event the Customer requires an employee or sub-contractor of the Supplier to undertake a site induction during working hours, the Customer will be liable to pay the hourly charges for that period. If any induction needs to be undertaken prior to the commencement date then the Customer shall be liable to pay the Supplier’s standard (and/or overtime, if applicable) hourly labour rate; or
     • where the Supplier is in control of the site, the Customer and/or the Customers third party contractors must initially carry out the Supplier’s Health & Safety induction course before access to the site will be granted. Inspection of the site during the course of the Services will be by appointment only and unless otherwise agreed, in such an event the Customer and/or third party acting on behalf of the Customer must at all times be accompanied by the Supplier.

10. Underground Locations
    • Prior to the Supplier commencing the Services the Customer must advise the Supplier of the precise location of all underground services on the site and clearly mark the same. The underground mains and services the Customer must identify include, but are not limited to, electrical services, gas services, sewer services, pumping services, sewer connections, sewer sludge mains, water mains, irrigation pipes, telephone cables, fibre optic cables, oil pumping mains, and any other services that may be on the site.
    • Whilst the Supplier will take all care to avoid damage to any underground services the Customer agrees to indemnify the Supplier in respect of all and any liability claims, loss, damage, costs and fines as a result of damage to services not precisely located and notified as per clause 1

11. Compliance with Laws
    • The Customer and the Supplier shall comply with the provisions of all statutes, regulations and bylaws of government, local and other public authorities that may be applicable to the Goods/Services, including any occupational health and safety (OHS) laws relating to building/construction sites and any other relevant safety standards or legislation.
    • The Customer shall obtain (at the expense of the Customer) all licenses and approvals that may be required for the Services.
    • Both parties acknowledge and agree:
      • to comply with the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC) and the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 in respect of all workmanship and building products to be supplied during the course of the Services; and
      • that Services will be provided in accordance with any current relevant Australian/New Zealand Standards applicable.

12. Title to Goods
    • The Supplier and the Customer agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
      • the Customer has paid the Supplier all amounts owing to the Supplier; and
      • the Customer has met all of its other obligations to the Supplier.
    • Receipt by the Supplier of any form of payment other than cash shall not be deemed to be payment until that form of payment has been honoured, cleared or recognised.
    • It is further agreed that until ownership of the Goods passes to the Customer in accordance with clause 1:
      • the Customer is only a bailee of the Goods and must return the Goods to the Supplier on request;
      • the Customer holds the benefit of the Customer’s insurance of the Goods on trust for the Supplier and must pay to the Supplier the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Goods being lost, damaged or destroyed;
      • the Customer must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Goods other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Customer sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Goods then the Customer must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for the Supplier and must pay or deliver the proceeds to the Supplier on demand;
      • the Customer should not convert or process the Goods or intermix them with other goods but if the Customer does so then the Customer holds the resulting product on trust for the benefit of the Supplier and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to the Supplier as it so directs;
      • the Customer irrevocably authorises the Supplier to enter any premises where the Supplier believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods;
      • the Supplier may recover possession of any Goods in transit whether or not Delivery has occurred;
      • the Customer shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Goods nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of the Supplier; and
      • the Supplier may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Customer.

13. Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”)
    • In this clause financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPS
    • Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Customer acknowledges and agrees that these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA and creates a security interest in all Goods/Equipment and/or collateral (account) – being a monetary obligation of the Customer to the Supplier for Services – that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by the Supplier to the Customer.
    • The Customer undertakes to:
      • promptly sign any further documents and/or provide any further information (such information to be complete, accurate and up-to-date in all respects) which the Supplier may reasonably require to;
        • register a financing statement or financing change statement in relation to a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register;
        • register any other document required to be registered by the PPSA; or
        • correct a defect in a statement referred to in clause 3(a)(i) or 13.3(a)(ii);
      • indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, the Supplier for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register established by the PPSA or releasing any Goods/Equipment charged thereby;
      • not register a financing change statement in respect of a security interest without the prior written consent of the Supplier;
      • not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Goods/Equipment and/or collateral (account) in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of the Supplier;
      • immediately advise the Supplier of any material change in its business practices of selling Goods which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.
    • The Supplier and the Customer agree that sections 96, 115 and 125 of the PPSA do not apply to the security agreement created by these terms and conditions.
    • The Customer waives their rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.
    • The Customer waives their rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.
    • Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Supplier, the Customer waives their right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.
    • The Customer must unconditionally ratify any actions taken by the Supplier under clauses 2 to 13.5.
    • Subject to any express provisions to the contrary (including those contained in this clause 13), nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.
    • Only to the extent that the hire of the Equipment exceeds a two (2) year hire period with the right of renewal shall clause 13 apply as a security agreement in the form of a PPS Lease in respect of Section 20 of the PPSA, in all other matters this clause 13 will apply generally for the purposes of the PPSA.

14. Security and Charge
    • In consideration of the Supplier agreeing to supply the Goods/Equipment and as acknowledged by the Supplier in accordance with any Acknowledgment Document the Customer grants the Supplier a security interest by way of a floating charge (registerable by the Supplier pursuant to the PPSA) over all of its present and after acquired rights, title and interest (whether joint or several) in all other assets that is now owned by the Customer or owned by the Customer in the future, including but not limited to those set out in any Acknowledgment Document, to the extent necessary to secure the repayment of monies owed under this Contract for provision of the Goods/Equipment under this Contract and/or permit the Supplier to appoint a receiver to the Customer in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
    • The Customer indemnifies the Supplier from and against all the Supplier’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising the Supplier’s rights under this clause.
    • In the event that the Customer defaults or breaches any term of this Contract and as a result, the security provided in clauses 1,13.1and 14.1 as applicable, is deemed insufficient by the Supplier to secure the repayment of monies owed by the Customer to the Supplier, the Customer hereby grants the Supplier a security interest as at the date of the default, by way of a charge, that enables the right and entitlement to lodge a caveat over any real property and or land owned by the Customer now, or owned by the Customer in the future, to secure the performance of the Customer of its obligations under these terms and conditions (including, but not limited to, the payment of any money), in accordance with the Acknowledgement Document.

15. Defects, Warranties and Returns, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (“CCA”)
    • The Customer must inspect the Goods/Equipment on Delivery and must within seven (7) days of Delivery notify the Supplier in writing of any evident defect/damage, shortage in quantity, or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Customer must notify any other alleged defect in the Goods/Equipment as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Upon such notification the Customer must allow the Supplier to inspect the Goods/Equipment.
    • Under applicable State, Territory and Commonwealth Law (including, without limitation the CCA), certain statutory implied guarantees and warranties (including, without limitation the statutory guarantees under the CCA) may be implied into these terms and conditions (Non-Excluded Guarantees).
    • The Supplier acknowledges that nothing in these terms and conditions purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.
    • Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, the Supplier makes no warranties or other representations under these terms and conditions including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Goods/Equipment. The Supplier’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
    • If the Customer is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, the Supplier’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.
    • If the Supplier is required to replace the Goods under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, the Supplier may refund any money the Customer has paid for the Goods.
    • If the Customer is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, the Supplier’s liability for any defect or damage in the Goods is:
      • limited to the value of any express warranty or warranty card provided to the Customer by the Supplier at the Supplier’s sole discretion;
      • limited to any warranty to which the Supplier is entitled, if the Supplier did not manufacture the Goods;
      • otherwise negated absolutely.
    • Subject to this clause 15, returns will only be accepted provided that:
      • the Customer has complied with the provisions of clause 1; and
      • the Supplier has agreed that the Goods are defective; and
      • the Goods are returned within a reasonable time at the Customer’s cost (if that cost is not significant); and
      • the Goods are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.
    • Notwithstanding clauses 1 to 15.8 but subject to the CCA, the Supplier shall not be liable for any defect or damage which may be caused or partly caused by or arise as a result of:
      • the Customer failing to properly maintain or store any Goods/Equipment;
      • the Customer using the Goods/Equipment for any purpose other than that for which they were designed;
      • the Customer continuing the use of the Goods/Equipment after any defect became apparent or should have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user;
      • the Customer failing to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by the Supplier;
      • fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.
    • The Supplier may in its absolute discretion accept non-defective Goods for return in which case the Supplier may require the Customer to pay handling fees of up to twenty percent (20%) of the value of the returned Goods plus any freight costs.
    • Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if the Supplier is required by a law to accept a return then the Supplier will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.
    • Subject to clause 1, customised, or non-stocklist items or Goods made or ordered to the Customer’s specifications are not acceptable for credit or return.

16. Intellectual Property
    • Where the Supplier has designed, drawn or developed Goods for the Customer, then the copyright in any designs and drawings and documents shall remain the property of the Supplier. Under no circumstances may such designs, drawings and documents be used without the express written approval of the Supplier.
    • The Customer warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to the Supplier will not cause the Supplier to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Customer’s order and the Customer agrees to indemnify the Supplier against any action taken by a third party against the Supplier in respect of any such infringement.
    • The Customer agrees that the Supplier may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings or Goods which the Supplier has created for the Customer.

17. Default and Consequences of Default
    • Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue daily from the date when payment becomes due, until the date of payment, at a rate of two and a half percent (2.5%) per calendar month (and at the Supplier’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
    • If the Customer owes the Supplier any money, the Customer shall indemnify the Supplier from and against all costs and disbursements:
      • incurred; and/or
      • which would be incurred and/or
      • for which by the Customer would be liable;

in regard to legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising the Supplier’s rights under these terms and conditions, internal administration fees, the Supplier’s Contract fees owing for breach of these terms and conditions’, including, but not limited to, contract default fees and/or recovery costs (if applicable), as well as bank dishonour fees.

• Further to any other rights or remedies the Supplier may have under this Contract, if a Customer has made payment to the Supplier, and the transaction is subsequently reversed, the Customer shall be liable for the amount of the reversed transaction, in addition to any further costs incurred by the Supplier under this clause 17 where it can be proven that such reversal is found to be illegal, fraudulent or in contravention to the Customer’s obligations under this Contract.
• Without prejudice to the Supplier’s other remedies at law the Supplier shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Customer which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to the Supplier shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
  • any money payable to the Supplier becomes overdue, or in the Supplier’s opinion the Customer will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
  • the Customer has exceeded any applicable credit limit provided by the Supplier;
  • the Customer becomes insolvent, convenes a meeting with its creditors or proposes or enters into an arrangement with creditors, or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
  • a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Customer or any asset of the Customer.

18. Cancellation
    • Without prejudice to any other remedies the parties may have, if at any time either party is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions (“the Breaching Party”) the other party may suspend or terminate the supply or purchase of Goods/Equipment to the other party, with immediate effect, by providing the Breaching Party with written notice. Neither party will be liable for any loss or damage the other party suffers because one of the parties has exercised its rights under this clause.
    • If the Supplier, due to reasons beyond the Supplier’s reasonable control, is unable to deliver any Goods/Equipment to the Customer, the Supplier may cancel any Contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel Delivery of Goods/Equipment at any time before the Goods/Equipment are delivered by giving written notice to the Customer. On giving such notice the Supplier shall repay to the Customer any money paid by the Customer for the Goods/Equipment. The Supplier shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
    • The Customer may cancel Delivery of the Goods/Equipment by written notice served within forty-eight (48) hours of placement of the order. If the Customer cancels Delivery in accordance with this clause 3, the Customer will not be liable for the payment of any costs of the Supplier, except where a deposit is payable in accordance with clause 5.4. Failure by the Customer to otherwise accept Delivery of the Goods/Equipment shall place the Customer in breach of this Contract.

Fixed Term Contracts

• Notwithstanding clause 1, either party may, cancel these terms and conditions or cancel provision of the Services and/or Equipment hire at any time after the end of the Contract term by giving thirty (30) days’ notice to the other party. Failure to give notice of intention to cancel at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the Contract term, the Contract term shall automatically renew on a monthly basis, unless cancelled by way of the Customer providing the Supplier with thirty (30) days’ notice.
• In the event of the premature termination of this Contract (including by notification from the Customer, (at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the Contract term), or as a result of default, but excluding any breach or termination of this Contract by the Supplier):
  • the Customer shall be responsible for the immediate payment of the following sums:
    • all monies due and payable up to the date of termination, noting applicable rates may change if the hire agreement term is shorter than that noted in the quotation; and
    • all other sums owing by the Customer under this Contract (or any other Contract with the Customer) as a result of the default and termination of this Contract, including consequential damages and any and all loss of profits, costs, charges and expenses incurred by the Supplier in connection with (and resulting from) the premature termination of this Contract, which shall be calculated at a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the remainder of the Price under this Contract where a fixed term
  • Cancellation of orders for Goods made to the Customer’s specifications, or for non-stocklist items, will definitely not be accepted once production has commenced, or an order has been placed.

19. Privacy Policy
    • All emails, documents, images or other recorded information held or used by the Supplier is Personal Information, as defined and referred to in clause 3, and therefore considered Confidential Information. The Supplier acknowledges its obligation in relation to the handling, use, disclosure and processing of Personal Information pursuant to the Privacy Act 1988 (“the Act”) including the Part IIIC of the Act being Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (NDB) and any statutory requirements, where relevant in a European Economic Area (“EEA”), under the EU Data Privacy Laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation “GDPR”) (collectively, “EU Data Privacy Laws”). The Supplier acknowledges that in the event it becomes aware of any data breaches and/or disclosure of the Customer’s Personal Information, held by the Supplier that may result in serious harm to the Customer, the Supplier will notify the Customer in accordance with the Act and/or the GDPR. Any release of such Personal Information must be in accordance with the Act and the GDPR (where relevant) and must be approved by the Customer by written consent, unless subject to an operation of law.
    • Notwithstanding clause 1, privacy limitations will extend to the Supplier in respect of Cookies where the Customer utilises the Supplier’s website to make enquiries. The Supplier agrees to display reference to such Cookies and/or similar tracking technologies, such as pixels and web beacons (if applicable), such technology allows the collection of Personal Information such as the Customer’s:
      • IP address, browser, email client type and other similar details;
      • tracking website usage and traffic; and
      • reports are available to the Supplier when the Supplier sends an email to the Customer, so the Supplier may collect and review that information (“collectively Personal Information”)

If the Customer consents to the Supplier’s use of Cookies on the Supplier’s website and later wishes to withdraw that consent, the Customer may manage and control the Supplier’s privacy controls via the Customer’s web browser, including removing Cookies by deleting them from the browser history when exiting the site.

• The Customer agrees for the Supplier to obtain from a credit reporting body (CRB) a credit report containing personal credit information (e.g. name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history) about the Customer in relation to credit provided by the Supplier.
• The Customer agrees that the Supplier may exchange information about the Customer with those credit providers and with related body corporates for the following purposes:
  • to assess an application by the Customer; and/or
  • to notify other credit providers of a default by the Customer; and/or
  • to exchange information with other credit providers as to the status of this credit account, where the Customer is in default with other credit providers; and/or
  • to assess the creditworthiness of the Customer including the Customer’s repayment history in the preceding two years.
• The Customer consents to the Supplier being given a consumer credit report to collect personal credit information relating to any overdue payment on commercial credit.
• The Customer agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by the Supplier for the following purposes (and for other agreed purposes or required by):
  • the provision of Goods/Equipment; and/or
  • analysing, verifying and/or checking the Customer’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to the provision of Goods/Equipment; and/or
  • processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by the Customer; and/or
  • enabling the collection of amounts outstanding in relation to the Goods/Equipment.
• The Supplier may give information about the Customer to a CRB for the following purposes:
  • to obtain a consumer credit report;
  • allow the CRB to create or maintain a credit information file about the Customer including credit history.
• The information given to the CRB may include:
  • Personal Information as outlined in 3 above;
  • name of the credit provider and that the Supplier is a current credit provider to the Customer;
  • whether the credit provider is a licensee;
  • type of consumer credit;
  • details concerning the Customer’s application for credit or commercial credit (e.g. date of commencement/termination of the credit account and the amount requested);
  • advice of consumer credit defaults (provided the Supplier is a member of an approved OAIC External Disputes Resolution Scheme),overdue accounts, loan repayments or outstanding monies which are overdue by more than sixty (60) days and for which written notice for request of payment has been made and debt recovery action commenced or alternatively that the Customer no longer has any overdue accounts and the Supplier has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge(e.g. dates of payments);
  • information that, in the opinion of the Supplier, the Customer has committed a serious credit infringement;
  • advice that the amount of the Customer’s overdue payment is equal to or more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150).
• The Customer shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from the Supplier:
  • a copy of the Personal Information about the Customer retained by the Supplier and the right to request that the Supplier correct any incorrect Personal Information; and
  • that the Supplier does not disclose any Personal Information about the Customer for the purpose of direct marketing.
• The Supplier will destroy Personal Information upon the Customer’s request (by e-mail) or if it is no longer required unless it is required in order to fulfil the obligations of this Contract or is required to be maintained and/or stored in accordance with the law.
• The Customer can make a privacy complaint by contacting the Supplier via e-mail. The Supplier will respond to that complaint within seven (7) days of receipt and will take all reasonable steps to make a decision as to the complaint within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint. In the event that the Customer is not satisfied with the resolution provided, the Customer can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

20. Unpaid Seller’s Rights
    • Where the Customer has left any item with the Supplier for repair, modification, exchange or for the Supplier to perform any other service in relation to the item and the Supplier has not received or been tendered the whole of any monies owing to it by the Customer, the Supplier shall have, until all monies owing to the Supplier are paid:
      • a lien on the item; and
      • the right to retain or sell the item, such sale to be undertaken in accordance with any legislation applicable to the sale or disposal of uncollected goods.
    • The lien of the Supplier shall continue despite the commencement of proceedings, or judgment for any monies owing to the Supplier having been obtained against the Customer.

21. Equipment Hire
    • Equipment shall at all times remain the property of the Supplier and is returnable on demand by the Supplier. In the event that Equipment is not returned to the Supplier in the condition in which it was delivered the Supplier retains the right to charge the Customer the full cost of repairing the Equipment. In the event that Equipment is not returned at all the Supplier shall have right to charge the Customer the full cost of replacing the Equipment.
    • The Customer shall:
      • keep the Equipment in their own possession and control and shall not assign the benefit of the Equipment nor be entitled to a lien over the Equipment;
      • not alter or make any additions to the Equipment including but without limitation altering, make any additions to, defacing or erasing any identifying mark, plate or number on or in the Equipment or in any other manner interfere with the Equipment;
      • keep the Equipment, complete with all parts and accessories, clean and in good order as delivered, and shall comply with any maintenance schedule as advised by the Supplier to the Customer.
    • The Customer accepts full responsibility for the safekeeping of the Equipment and the Customer agrees to insure, or self insure, the Supplier’s interest in the Equipment and agrees to indemnify the Supplier against physical loss or damage including, but not limited to, the perils of accident, fire, theft and burglary and all other usual risks and will effect adequate Public Liability Insurance covering any loss, damage or injury to property or persons arising out of the use of the Equipment. Further the Customer will not use the Equipment nor permit it to be used in such a manner as would permit an insurer to decline any claim.
    • Notwithstanding the above clause, immediately on request by the Supplier the Customer will pay:
      • any lost hire charges the Supplier would have otherwise been entitled to for the Equipment, under this, or any other hire agreement;
      • any insurance excess payable in relation to a claim made by either the Customer or the Supplier in relation to any damage caused by, or to, the hire Equipment whilst the same is hired by the Customer and irrespective of whether charged by the Customer’s insurers or the Supplier’s.
    • Return of the Equipment (“Return”) will be completed when the:
      • Equipment is returned by the Customer to the Supplier’s place of business; or
      • Supplier takes back possession of the Equipment once collection by the Supplier is affected.

22. Service of Notices
    • Any written notice given under this Contract shall be deemed to have been given and received:
      • by handing the notice to the other party, in person;
      • by leaving it at the address of the other party as stated in this Contract;
      • by sending it by registered post to the address of the other party as stated in this Contract;
      • if sent by facsimile transmission to the fax number of the other party as stated in this Contract (if any), on receipt of confirmation of the transmission;
      • if sent by email to the other party’s last known email address.
    • Any notice that is posted shall be deemed to have been served, unless the contrary is shown, at the time when by the ordinary course of post, the notice would have been delivered.

23. Trusts
    • If the Customer at any time upon or subsequent to entering in to the Contract is acting in the capacity of trustee of any trust or as an agent for a trust (“Trust”) then whether or not the Supplier may have notice of the Trust, the Customer covenants with the Supplier as follows:
      • the Contract extends to all rights of indemnity which the Customer now or subsequently may have against the Trust, the trustees and the trust fund;
      • the Customer has full and complete power and authority under the Trust or from the Trustees of the Trust as the case may be to enter into the Contract and the provisions of the Trust do not purport to exclude or take away the right of indemnity of the Customer against the Trust, the trustees and the trust fund. The Customer will not release the right of indemnity or commit any breach of trust or be a party to any other action which might prejudice that right of indemnity;
      • the Customer will not during the term of the Contract without consent in writing of the Supplier (the Supplier will not unreasonably withhold consent), cause, permit, or suffer to happen any of the following events:
        • the removal, replacement or retirement of the Customer as trustee of the Trust;
        • any alteration to or variation of the terms of the Trust;
        • any advancement or distribution of capital of the Trust; or
        • any resettlement of the trust fund or trust property.

24. General
    • Any dispute or difference arising as to the interpretation of these terms and conditions or as to any matter arising herein, shall be submitted to, and settled by, mediation before resorting to any external dispute resolution mechanisms (including arbitration or court proceedings) by notifying the other party in writing setting out the reason for the dispute. The parties shall share equally the mediator’s fees. Should mediation fail to resolve the dispute, the parties shall be free to pursue other dispute resolution avenues.
    • The failure by either party to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect that party’s right to subsequently enforce that provision. If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from this Contract, and the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected, prejudiced or impaired.
    • These terms and conditions and any Contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of Western Australia and are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in that state. These terms prevail over all terms and conditions of the Customer (even if they form part of the Customer’s purchase order).
    • The Supplier may licence and/or assign all or any part of its rights and/or obligations under this Contract without the Customer’s consent provided the assignment does not cause detriment to the Customer.
    • The Customer cannot licence or assign without the written approval of the Supplier.
    • The Supplier may elect to subcontract out any part of the Services but shall not be relieved from any liability or obligation under this Contract by so doing. Furthermore, the Customer agrees and understands that they have no authority to give any instruction to any of the Supplier’s sub-contractors without the authority of the Supplier.
    • The Customer agrees that the Supplier may amend their general terms and conditions for subsequent future Contracts with the Customer by disclosing such to the Customer in writing. These changes shall be deemed to take effect from the date on which the Customer accepts such changes, or otherwise at such time as the Customer makes a further request for the Supplier to provide Goods/Equipment to the Customer.
    • Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm, national or global pandemics and/or the implementation of regulation, directions, rules or measures being enforced by Governments or embargo, including but not limited to, any Government imposed border lockdowns (including, worldwide destination ports), etc, (“Force Majeure”) or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party. This clause does not apply to a failure by the Customer to make a payment to the Supplier, once the parties agree that the Force Majeure event has ceased.
    • Both parties warrant that they have the power to enter into this Contract and have obtained all necessary authorisations to allow them to do so, they are not insolvent and that this Contract creates binding and valid legal obligations on them.
    • The rights and obligations of the parties will not merge on completion of any transaction under this Contract, and they will survive the execution and Delivery of any assignment or other document entered, for the purpose of, implementing any transaction under this Contract.
    • If part or all of any term of this Contract is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be severed from this Contract and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms of this Contract.