RICHMOND TRADING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GENERAL
1. Any order placed by a buyer is deemed to be an order incorporating these Terms and Conditions notwithstanding any inconsistencies which may be introduced in the buyer order or acceptances unless expressly agreed to by the seller in writing

PRICES
2.1 Every quotation is an estimate only and is subject to withdrawal, correction or alteration at any time prior to the seller’s acceptance of the buyer’s order.
2.2 Orders are accepted on the basis that the seller reserves the right to vary the prices payable by the buyer to accord with those ruling the date of dispatch, except where prior negotiations allows an order on an alternative basis. In the event that any order or other document forwarded by the buyer to the seller contains anything inconsistent with these conditions such order or other document, is accepted only on the express understanding that these conditions are to prevail in all these cases.
2.3 Prices are subject to buyer’s order being for the whole quantity mentioned in the quotation unless otherwise negotiated.
2.4 Trade Order discounts are subject to minimum dollar value.
2.5 Unless specifically provided in writing to the contrary, the seller reserves the rights to supply quantities in accordance with the manufacturer’s fabrication tolerances and shopping tolerances and the buyer will pay for the quantity actually delivered.
2.6 Unless otherwise stated, prices are F.O.B. The right is reserved to apply prices ruling at the time of delivery. Special transport charges or variations in tariffs, rates of exchange, special taxes, transport charges, insurance premiums, harbor dues or similar costs, and increases in wages, cost of material or otherwise which otherwise affect the goods offered or sold are to be the purchaser’s account. This stipulation also holds good for quotations submitted and contracts made after outbreak of war. All prices are plus GST, if applicable.

 TERMS OF PAYMENT
3.1 Nett cash on deliveries; or nett cash 30 days for approved monthly accounts.
3.2 Payment shall be made against each part or portion of the order as delivered.

TIME OF DELIVERY
4. Although every effort is made by this company to keep the delivery promised, this company assumes no liability for loss or damages occasioned by delays in delivery. Without being liable to pay indemnity, this company reserves the right to cancel the contract to purchase entirely or in part or to extend the delivery time in the case of force major, strikes, lockouts or other interruptions in operation, stoppages, breakdown in machinery, time in our own sub-contractor’s works, transport difficulties, war, terrorist activities or blockade, involving Australia or any other country from which the material required for the goods on order is expected to be procured and every circumstances of political, economic or other nature beyond our control.

TECHNICAL ADVICE
5. Seller assumes no liability (whether for negligence or otherwise) for any technical advice or assistance given or the results obtained therefore, all such advice being given and accepted at Buyers risk.

RETURNS AND CLAIMS
6.1 Absolutely no credit will be allowed on any item especially ordered, imported, manufactured, cut to order or of a peculiar nature not normally stocked by us.
6.2 Upon receipt of goods the customer shall inspect and verify that the goods are in accordance with this paperwork. Any claim must be received with 7 days of date of Invoice
6.3 All goods to return must be returned within 14 days of Invoice and in the condition originally received by you.
6.4 Goods covered by this document cannot be returned without a Richmond Return for Credit Authorisation Number on Richmond letterhead. Goods are to be returned as per advice on written approval.
6.5 Goods returned through no fault may incur a minimum charge of $25 or 12.5% including GST of invoice value whichever is greater unless a prior agreement exists.

GUARANTEE
7. Goods marketed by this company hold manufacturer’s guarantee or unless stated, please confirm with the company. This company is in no way responsible for any damage which may be occasioned through use of misuse and its only liability is limited to the price paid for the goods.

LIEN
8.1 In addition to any lien to which the Seller may be statute or otherwise be entitled. Seller shall in the event of Buyers insolvency, bankruptcy or winding up be entitled to a general lien in respect of all property or goods belonging to the Buyer in the Seller’s possession or under its control (although such goods or some of them have been paid for) for the unpaid price of any other goods sold and delivered to the buyer under this or any other contract.
8.2 Title to the goods to be delivered will not pass to the Buyer until payment in full for the goods has been received by the Seller. Until the date of final payment the buyer shall store the goods so that they are clearly identified as the property of the Seller.

LEGAL INTERPRETATION
 9. This agreement and these terms and conditions and all disputes or difficulties arising therefore shall be governed by the law in the State of Victoria Australia.