Terms & Conditions
The terms set out below (Terms) apply to Services carried out by the Company
and should be read together with the Proposal. These Terms will apply to the
exclusion of any inconsistent terms and conditions (unless expressly agreed in
writing by the Company). These Terms will apply to any variations to the scope of
the Services which may be agreed (verbally or in writing) by the Parties. The Client
will be deemed to have accepted these Terms on execution of the Proposal or when
the Company commences the Services at the request (written or otherwise) of the
Client.
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Definitions
In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words have
the following meanings:
Company means Espo Pty Ltd ACN 136 770 566.
Client means any person or entity that places an Order.
Event of Default means:
(a) any breach by the Client of any term of these Terms;
(b) a failure by the Client to pay any part of the Price by the Payment Date;
(c) the Client becoming an 'externally administered body corporate' as defined by
the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth);
(d) any step being taken for the winding up or dissolution of the Client, including
the appointment of an administrator;
(e) the Client being insolvent within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001
(Cth);
(f) the Client committing an 'act of bankruptcy' as defined by the Bankruptcy Act
1966 (Cth);
(g) a receiver or a receiver and manager being appointed to the Client whether by
a court or otherwise; and
(h) anything analogous or having substantially similar effect to any of the events
specified in paragraphs (a) to (g) above (inclusive) happens under the law of
any applicable jurisdiction.
Force Majeure Event includes earthquake, flood, landslide, fire, explosion, war,
invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities, civil war, rebellion, revolution,
insurrection, military or usurped power, martial law or confiscation by order or any
government or other authority, change in Law, strikes, lockouts, labour difficulties,
rationing or unavailability of essential equipment, labour or supplies and disruption
or unavailability of utilities and services which are beyond a party’s control.
Goods means the goods to be provided by the Company to the Client that are the
subject of an Order.
GST means goods and services tax.
Law includes all legislation, enactments, regulations, standards, by-laws, treaties
and ordinances applicable to any act, omission, conduct, matter or thing for any
reason.
Location means the address for delivery of Goods or provision of Services
specified by the Client in an Order Form, and if no such address is specified, means
the address for the Client listed in the Order Form.
Order Acknowledgement means the Company's written confirmation that an
Order has been received from the Client, and a Contract brought into existence.
Order Form means the document setting out an Order, the form of which is
determined by the Company from time to time.
Order means an order for the supply of Goods or Services placed by the Client
with the Company in accordance with clause 2(a).
Payment Terms means 50% deposit due upon the Order verbally or signed and
presented to the Company and the 50% balance being paid prior to the delivery of
the Goods.
Please note that all deposits are non-refunable.
If the Client is unable to accept delivery within 3 days from notification
of completion from the Company, additional storage fees of 0.5% of the Invoice will
be payable by the Client, per week to the Company.
Perfected has the meaning set out in the PPSA.
Proposal means a quotation and/or Proposal issued by the Company for the
supply of Services and/or Goods by the Company.
PPSA means the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) and any regulations
made under it.
PPSR means the Personal Property Securities Register established by the PPSA.
Price means the price for Goods and/or Services specified in the Purchase Order
issued by the Company.
Security Agreement has the meaning set out in the PPSA.
Security Interest has the meaning set out in the PPSA.
Services means the services to be provided by the Company to the Client that are
the subject of an Order.
1.2 Interpretation
In these Terms, unless the contrary intention appears:
(a) a reference to a person or entity includes a natural person, a partnership,
corporation, trust, association, unincorporated body, authority or other entity;
(b) where a word or phrase is defined, its other grammatical forms have a
corresponding meaning;
(c) a reference to any document is a reference to that document (and, where
applicable, any of its provisions) as amended, novated, supplemented or
replaced from time to time;
(d) a reference to a party to these Terms includes that party’s executors,
administrators, successors and permitted assigns;
(e) a reference to "$" or "Dollars" is a reference to Australian currency; and
(f) the word "including" is not to be treated as a word of limitation;
(g) a reference to time is a reference to the time in Adelaide, South Australia; and
(h) a term which purports to bind or benefit two or more persons binds or benefits
them jointly and severally.
1.3 Schedule and Annexure
The Schedule and Annexure are incorporated into, and form part of, these Terms.
2. APPLICATION OF TERMS
(a) When the Client wishes to accept a Proposal issued by the Company and acquire
Goods and/or Services from the Company it must send a written Order Form to the
Company within 30 days of the date of the Proposal. The Company may, in its
discretion, accept an Order Form submitted following expiry of the Order Period.
(b) The Client acknowledges and agrees that if its Order Form is accepted by the
Company, these Terms will apply in its dealings with the Company, to the exclusion
of all other terms and conditions.
(c) A contract between the Company and the Client for the supply by the Company,
and the acquisition by the Client, of the Goods and/or Services specified in the
Order Form (Contract) will come into existence on the date the Client accepts the
Proposal by submitting a valid Order Form to the Company.
(d) The Contract will comprise:
(i) the terms and conditions set out in these Terms;
(ii) the Proposal;
(iii) the details of the Location and the Goods and/or Services specified in the
Order; and
(iv) the invoice issued by the Company to the Client.
Nothing in this clause or these Terms will affect or restrict any terms, conditions or
guarantees implied or provided for by applicable law which cannot lawfully be
excluded by the Company.
(e) In the event of an inconsistency between any of the documents listed in clause 2(d)
above, the terms and conditions of these Terms will prevail to the extent of the
inconsistency, with the terms of the Proposal (if any) prevailing thereafter..
(f) A separate Contract is entered into each time the Client submits an Order to the
Company. The Company may (but is not obliged to) issue an Order
Acknowledgement to the Client, confirming the terms of the Contract.
(g) No Contract which has been created can be cancelled by the Client except with the
prior written consent of the Company, on such terms and conditions as the
Company may require.
(h) The quantity, quality and description of the Goods and/or Services to be supplied
by the Company pursuant to any Contract will be as set out in the corresponding
Order Form, subject always to clause 2(i).
(i) The Company will use its reasonable endeavours to supply the Goods and/or
Services to the Client in accordance with any Orders Forms submitted, except that
it is acknowledged by the parties that the Company is not under any obligation to
continue to manufacture or stock all or any particular type of Goods or continue to
supply any Services, and is entitled to change the nature of the Goods or Services
as it thinks fit, acting reasonably.
(j) The Company may, at any time, refuse to accept any Order Form submitted by the
Client, and cancel any Contract created under these Terms, in its sole and absolute
discretion.
3. DELIVERY OF GOODS
(a) The Company will deliver the Goods the subject of each Order to the Location. The
costs of transport, delivery, freight and warehousing (if any) will be paid by the
Client.
(b) All Goods will be delivered by the Company to the Client either by the Company or
using the Company's nominated delivery agent, unless the Client engages its own
delivery agent and provides the Company with all necessary information (including
but not limited to contact details and account numbers) at the time of placing an
Order with the Company.
(c) The Client acknowledges that any dates quoted by the Company for the delivery of
the Goods are approximate only, and agrees that time and date of delivery will not
be of the essence for the purposes of these Terms or any Contract. The Company
will use its reasonable endeavours to keep the Client informed of any delays and
any revised delivery dates.
(d) The Company will not be liable to the Client for any direct, indirect, special or
consequential losses, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses incurred by the Client
as a result of any failure by the Company to deliver the Goods by any estimated or
confirmed delivery date.
4. TITLE AND RISK
4.1 Title
(a) Title in the Goods the subject of any Contract will remain with the Company (despite
delivery to the Client) and will not pass to the Client until the Client has paid to the
Company the Price and any other amounts owed to the Company (whether under
the Contract applicable to the Goods or any other Contract or arrangement then in
force between the parties) in full.
(b) If the Company has not been paid in full at the time of delivery of Goods to the
Client, then until such time as the Company receives payment in full, the Client:
(i) holds the relevant Goods delivered on trust for the Company and must store
the Goods in such a way that they are clearly recognisable as the property
of the Company;
(ii) grants to the Company and its employees and agents an irrevocable right
to enter the premises located at the Location and any other premises
occupied by the Client without notice to search for and remove Goods
supplied. The Client agrees that the Company and its employees and
agents will not be liable to the Client or any person claiming through the
Client for any such action taken; and
(iii) can, as trustee for the Company sell the Goods to third parties in the normal
course of its business subject to the terms of these Terms, provided that the
Client holds the book debt and proceeds of such sales on trust for the
Company. All proceeds must be kept in a separate account and must not
be mixed with any other monies (including the Client's own funds).
4.2 Risk and Returns
(a) Risk in the Goods the subject of each Contract will pass to the Client on and from
shipment of the Goods for delivery to the Client.
(b) The Client must examine the Goods immediately after delivery to the Location has
been completed, and the Company will not be liable or otherwise responsible for
any mis-delivery, shortage, defect or damage or any related direct, indirect, special
or consequential losses, damages, liabilities costs or expenses sustained by the
Client or any other party unless the Company receives complete details in writing
(together with any supporting evidence as is reasonable in the circumstances) of
any delivery issues, losses or defects within 48 hours of delivery of the Goods to
the Location.
(c) Except as required under clause 14, or agreed by the Company after written
notification has been issued by the Client under clause 4.2(b) or outside of the
Warranty Periods outlined in clause 17.3, in no circumstances will any Goods be
accepted for return unless agreed by the Company in its sole discretion. Delivery charges are non-refundable.
5. PPSA
(a) The Client acknowledges that until such time as full title to Goods passes to the
Client under clause 4.1, these Terms constitutes a Security Agreement for the
purposes of the PPSA, and the Company has a Security Interest in the Products.
(b) The Client agrees to do such things as the Company may require from time to time
to ensure that any Security Interest of the Company arising from or connected with
these Terms is Perfected under the PPSA for whatever period the Company
determines including signing documents and providing the Company with all further
information required to enable the Company to register its Security Interests on the
PPSR, and to otherwise protect the Company's position under the PPSA.
(c) The Client must keep the Company fully informed of all relevant information
regarding it and its activities, including by providing not less than 14 calendar days
notice in writing of any proposed change in its name or contact details, and
immediately advising the Company of material changes in its business activities.
(d) The Client agrees to indemnify the Company for all expenses incurred by the
Company in registering its Security Interests on the PPS Register, and will
reimburse the Company for all such expenses immediately upon demand.
(e) The Client waives its rights under section 157 of the PPSA to receive a notice in
relation to the registration events to which section 157(3)(a) of the PPSA applies,
including without limitation, the right to receive a copy of a verification statement
confirming registration of a financing statement or financing change statement
relating to the Security Interest created by these Terms.
(f) The Client agrees that nothing in sections 125, 132(3)(d), 132(4), 135, 142 and 143
of the PPSA and Part 4.3 (other than Division 6 of Part 4.3) of the PPSA shall apply
to these Terms, all Contracts, and any Security Interest in the Goods created by
these Terms or any Contract, and to the extent permitted by the PPSA, the Client
waives its rights in respect of these Terms, any Contract or any Security Interest
created under either of them, to receive any notice or statement under the following
sections of the PPSA: 95, 118, 121(4), 123, 130, 132(3)(d), 132(4), 135, 157 and
all sections in Part 4.3 (other than those in Division 6 of Part 4.3).
6. PROVISION OF SERVICES
6.1 Provision
(a) The Company will use its reasonable endeavours to perform the Services the
subject of any Contract by the date reasonably requested by the Client, as specified
in the corresponding Order Form and if no date is specified, within a reasonable
period.
(b) The Client acknowledges and agrees that despite clause 6.1(a), any dates for the
completion of the Services are approximate only, and will not be binding on the
Company. The Company will use its reasonable endeavours to keep the Client
informed of any delays and any revised delivery dates.
(c) Unless otherwise specified by the Company in any Proposal or in respect of any
Order, the Company will provide all material and equipment reasonably necessary
for the Services to be provided.
6.2 Subcontracting
The Company may in its sole discretion subcontract the provision of some or all of
the Services the subject of any Contract to a third party.
7. CLIENT OBLIGATIONS
(a) The Client is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the terms of each Order
Form. The Client is solely responsible for consideration and validation of design
and functionality of the Goods to confirm suitability for particular applications, as
desired by the Client.
(b) The Client is solely responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for obtaining and
maintaining any necessary licences or permits, and all other clearances and
consents required from government agencies or authorities for the acquisition and
use of the Goods or Services by the Client.
8. PRICE AND PAYMENT
8.1 Price
In consideration of the supply of the Goods and/or Services the Client must pay the
Price to the Company in accordance with the Payment Terms.
8.2 Proposal
The Client acknowledges that each Proposal issued by the Company has been
prepared by the Company on the basis of, and in reliance upon, the information
provided by the Client, and further acknowledges that the provision of incomplete
or misleading information by the Client, unforeseen circumstances,
misinterpretations, variations and similar events may result in charges additional to
those set out in the Proposal being payable by the Client for the Goods and/or
Services the subject of the relevant Order. The Company may vary the Price by
notice to the Client if:
(a) the Company undertakes additional Services at the request (written or verbal) by
the Client;
(b) the Company undertakes additional work or services which are required as a result
of unexpected or undisclosed conditions encountered by the Company whilst
providing the Services;
(c) the Services are varied by written agreement between the Parties; or
(d) a change of Law or technological advancement occurs during the provision of the
Services which (in the Company’s reasonable opinion) results in increased cost to
the Company in the provision of the Services.
8.3 Payment
(a) The Company will be entitled to invoice the Client for the Price at any time following
the submission of a valid Order Form.
(b) All payments due by the Client under each Contract must be paid in accordance
with the Payment Terms, in the manner requested by the Company from time to
time. All amounts owed to the Company under each Contract in respect of any
Goods and/or Services must be paid in full by the Client without any setoff,
withholdings or deductions in accordance with the Payment Terms, and it is
acknowledged and agreed that for the purposes of the Client's payment obligations
under these Terms, time is of the essence.
(c) If the Client fails to make any payment to the Company by the due date, then
without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to the Company, the
Company can in its discretion:
(i) withhold any Goods or suspend the provision of Services until such default
is corrected;
(ii) cancel any Contract or suspend any further supply of Goods or Services to
the Client; and/or
(iii) charge the Client (both before and after any judgement) on the unpaid
amount at the rate of 10% per annum until payment is made in full.
9. GST
9.1 Consideration GST exclusive
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the Price and other sums payable or
consideration to be provided under these Terms is exclusive of GST.
9.2 Payment of GST
If GST is payable by the Client on any supply made by the Company under these
Terms, the Client must pay to the Company an additional amount that is equal to
the amount payable by the Client for the relevant supply multiplied by the prevailing
GST rate. This additional amount is payable at the same time as the Price or other
consideration for the relevant supply to which the additional amount relates.
9.3 Tax invoice
In the event of a taxable supply, the Company will provide a valid tax invoice (in the
form prescribed by the A New Tax System (Goods & Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth))
to the Client.
10. REPORTS
Where the Services include the provision of a report to the Client by the Company,
the Client acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) the report has been prepared for the purpose specified in the Proposal and/or report
and the Client may only use the report for that purpose;
(b) the report has been prepared for the sole use of the Client (unless expressly stated
otherwise in the report);
(c) the Client cannot disclose the report or allow the report to be disclosed to any other
person or used or relied upon by any other person without the prior written consent
of the Company;
(d) the Company is not responsible to the Client or any other person for the
implementation of any recommendation or preferred course of action identified or
referred to in the report or otherwise in the course of providing the Services; and
(e) the Company may issue preliminary findings or reports when undertaking the
Services which require verification (either by the Company or by third parties), and
(f) where the Company issues preliminary findings or reports to the Client, the Client
acknowledges and agrees that:
(i) the Client can only rely on the preliminary findings or reports to the extent
specified in those findings or reports; and
(ii) the Client takes full responsibility for the decision to undertake further
investigative activities as recommended by the Company.
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
(a) The Company owns all right, title and interest in intellectual property developed,
owned or acquired by the Company prior to the commencement of the Services
(“Intellectual Property”), including any modification or improvement on that
Intellectual Property.
(b) The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Company will own all right, title and
interest in Intellectual Property made, written or developed by the Company in the
course of and for the purpose of providing the Services in accordance with these
Terms.
(c) To the extent necessary for the Client’s enjoyment of the Services the Company
grants to the Client a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty free
licence (with the right to grant sub-licences) to use, solely for that purpose, such of
the Company’s Intellectual Property as is strictly necessary to enjoy that benefit or
end result.
(d) If necessary to enable the Company to undertake the Services, the Client grants to
the Company a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty free
licence to use, solely for that purpose, such of the Client’s Intellectual Property as
is strictly necessary to undertake the Services.
(e) The Company warrants the Goods contain the following ingress protection ratings
(which designates the degree of protection against the penetration of solid and
liquids bodies and contact with live parts):
(i) PROTECTION SOLID BODIES (first code IP)
(a) 0 Unprotected
(b) 1 Protected against the entry of solid bodies with dimensions of
more than 50 mm.
(c) 2 Protected against the entry of solid bodies with dimensions.
(d) 3 Protected against the entry of solid bodies with dimensions.
(e) 4 Protected against the entry of solid bodies with dimensions of
more than 1 mm.
(f) 5 Protected against entry of dust.
(g) 6 Completely protected against entry of dust
(i) LIQUID BODIES (second code IP)
(a) 0 Unprotected
(b) 1 Protected against the vertical falling of water drops.
(c) 2 Protected against the falling of water with maximum of more
than 12,5 mm. inclination of 15Åã.
(d) 3 Protected against the falling of water with maximum of more
than 2,5 mm. inclination of 60Åã.
(e) 4 Protected against sprinklings.
(f) 5 Protected against water jets.
(g) 6 Protected against heavy water jets.
(h) 7 Temporary immersion proof.
(i) 8 Continually immersion proof.
12. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
12.1 Obligation
(a) The Client must keep confidential any information obtained from the Company in
the course of the negotiations for or performance of these Terms, as well as the
terms of these Terms, the subject matter of these Terms and details of the
transaction provided for in it, where that information is or can reasonably be
considered to be confidential to the Company (Confidential Information).
(b) The Client must not use or disclose the Confidential Information for any purpose
other than that which the information was disclosed.
12.2 Exclusions
The obligations of confidence under these Terms do not apply to any information
that:
(a) is in the public domain (other than through any breach of these Terms);
(b) the Client can prove was known to it at the time of disclosure by the Company, free
from any obligation of confidence; or
(c) the Client is required by law to disclose.
12.3 Destruction of Documents
On written notice from the Company the Client must immediately destroy or deliver
to the Company all Confidential Information in a recorded form (including any
copies of that information) which is in the possession or control of the Client.
13. EVENT OF DEFAULT
13.1 Company entitlements
(a) If an Event of Default occurs or is threatened to occur to the Client, the Company
can immediately:
(i) terminate these Terms;
(ii) suspend or terminate any Contracts or other arrangements then in force
between the parties;
(iii) suspend or cancel delivery of Goods;
(iv) suspend or cancel provision of Services;
(v) refuse to accept any further Orders submitted by the Client and cancel any
Contracts which may otherwise be created as a result of such Order
submissions;
(vi) enter the premises of the Client and immediately recover possession of any
Goods delivered to the Client in respect of which the Price has not yet been
paid in full;
(vii) make the Price immediately due and payable; and/or
(viii) charge the Client interest on any amounts then owed to the Company at the
rate of 10 % per annum until payment is made in full,
without liability and without affecting or limiting any other rights or remedies
available to the Company.
(b) If the Company has or recovers possession or control of any Goods, the Company
can sell or otherwise dispose of the Goods in the Company's absolute discretion
and on its own account, but without limiting any of the Company's rights arising as
a consequence of any actual or anticipated Event of Default by the Client.
13.2 Consequences of termination
Any termination of these Terms or any Contract does not relieve the other party of
any obligation remaining to be or performed by it or capable of having effect after
such termination and is without prejudice to any right or cause of action already
accrued to either party in respect of any breach of this by the other party.
13.3 Obligations upon termination
Upon termination of these Terms, any Contract or any part of a Contract the Client
must immediately pay to the Company any outstanding portion of the Price and any
other amounts due and payable for Goods supplied or Services performed by the
Company up until the date of termination.
13.4 Survival
The rights and obligations under clauses 2(e), 4.1, 5, 8.3(b), 12, 13.2, 13.3, 14, 15
and 17 survive the expiry or termination of these Terms and continue in full force
and effect, together with any other rights and obligations which are by their nature
or effect intended to survive.
14. EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
14.1 Applicable law unaffected
The parties acknowledge and agree that:
(a) State and Commonwealth legislation implies certain non-excludable guarantees,
warranties and conditions into particular agreements for the supply of goods and
services, which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified (Non-Excludable
Guarantees);
(b) the Company does not exclude, restrict or modify the Non-Excludable Guarantees
and nothing in these Terms is intended or is to be construed as doing so; and
(c) nothing in these Terms affects any remedies available to the Client at law and which
cannot be lawfully excluded by the Company, including in respect of any of the
Non-Excludable Guarantees which may be applicable.
14.2 Exclusion of liability
(a) The Client acknowledges and understands that apart from any Non-Excludable
Guarantees which may be applicable, the Company does not make or provide any
express warranties or guarantees regarding the Goods or Services.
(b) Subject to clause 14.1, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company
excludes all warranties, terms, conditions and guarantees regarding the Goods, the
Services and any other goods or services supplied or provider under these Terms
which are implied by law (including the general law) or custom.
14.3 Limitation of liability
(a) To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company's liability to the Client for a
breach of any of the Non-Excludable Guarantees in respect of any goods or
services provided to the Client under these Terms (including but not limited to the
Goods and Services) is limited to any one of the following, at the option of the
Company:
(i) in the case of goods, including any Goods provided under any Contract -
replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods, repair of the
goods, payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent
goods, or payment of the costs of having the goods repaired; and
(ii) in the case of services, including any Services provided under any Contract
- the supply of the services again, or payment of the cost of having the
services supplied again.
15. FORCE MAJEURE
A party will not be liable for its inability to perform its obligations under these Terms as a
result of a Force Majeure Event. If a Force Majeure Event occurs, the party suffering it
will notify the other party of the occurrence and expected duration of that event. The party
suffering the Force Majeure Event must use all reasonable endeavours to prevent the force
majeure occurrence. If a Force Majeure Event renders performance of these Terms
impossible for a continuous period of at least thirty (30) days, either party may, by notice
to the other, terminate these Terms.
16. INDEMNITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Client will at all times indemnify and keep
indemnified the Company, its related entities and each of their directors, agents and
employees (those indemnified) against all expenses, losses, damages and costs (on a
solicitor and own client basis and whether incurred by or awarded against those
indemnified) that those indemnified may sustain or incur as a result, whether directly or
indirectly, of the occurrence of an Event of Default or any breach of these Terms or any
Contract by the Client.
17. GENERAL
17.1 Costs
Each party will pay its own costs in connection with the negotiation, preparation
and execution of these Terms.
17.2 Amendment
These Terms may be amended at any time by the Company provided that the
Company provides written notice to the Client.
17.3 Warranty
Subject to compliance with clause 17.12, the Company will repair or replace any
Goods due to defective workmanship or defective material, free of charge (other
than delivery costs), during the following periods (Warranty Periods):
(a) Goods supplied from “Modo”
The Company warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and
materials (normal wear expected). Any complaints relating to defects which cannot
be discovered on the basis of a careful inspection upon receipt (hidden defects)
shall be notified to the Company, by registered letter with return receipt, within 7
days from the discovery of the defects and in any not later than 24 months from
delivery. Failing such notification the Client’s right to claim the above defects will
be forfeited. During this warranty period the Company will repair or replace, at its
option, products that are proven to present hidden defects. This warranty does not
apply to damages resulting from accident, alteration, tampering, misuse,
negligence or abuse, natural events. This warranty does not apply to light bulbs.
Disclaimer: all lights to be installed by a certified electrician to the Australian wiring
standards. The 24 month warranty period shall commence from the date of delivery
of the product(s) from the seller;
(b) Goods supplied from “Inarchi”
The Company warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and
materials (normal wear expected). Any complaints relating to defects which cannot
be discovered on the basis of a careful inspection upon receipt (hidden defects)
shall be notified to the Company, by registered letter with return receipt, within 7
days from the discovery of the defects and in any not later than 12 months from
delivery. Failing such notification the Client’s right to claim the above defects will
be forfeited. During this warranty period the Company will repair or replace, at its
option, products that are proven to present hidden defects. This warranty does not
apply to damages resulting from accident, alteration, tampering, misuse,
negligence or abuse, natural events. This warranty does not apply to light bulbs.
Disclaimer: all lights to be installed by a certified electrician to the Australian wiring
standards. The 12 month warranty period shall commence from the date of delivery
of the product(s) from the seller; and
(c) Goods supplied from “Manooi”
The Company warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and
materials (normal wear expected). Any complaints relating to defects which cannot
be discovered on the basis of a careful inspection upon receipt (hidden defects)
shall be notified to the Company, by registered letter with return receipt, within 7
days from the discovery of the defects and in any not later than 12months from
delivery. Failing such notification the Client’s right to claim the above defects will
be forfeited. During this warranty period the Company will repair or replace, at its
option, products that are proven to present hidden defects. This warranty does not
apply to damages resulting from accident, alteration, tampering, misuse,
negligence or abuse, natural events. This warranty does not apply to light bulbs.
Disclaimer: all lights to be installed by a certified electrician to the Australian wiring
standards. The 12 month warranty period shall commence from the date of delivery
of the product(s) from the seller.
(c) Goods supplied from “Faze / Radiant Lighting "
We would like to provide you with some important information regarding your purchase.
Please read the below information carefully as it concerns the conditions of sale, warranty of your fittings and our specific concern that all instructions for installation are adhered to for our luminaires.
Strict process is followed in releasing goods from Radiant Lighting, whether from our dispatch by the customer or delivered by our staff to site. This includes ensuring no items are missed from the order and everything is in good, working condition. Any damage or loss once delivered or collected, is the responsibility of the owner.
1) LEAD TIMES
Lead times are provided as an indication only and are aligned with the times provided by our suppliers. Radiant Lighting is not responsible for unforeseen delays, including manufacture and transit delays.
2) INSTALLATION
Radiant Lighting will not accept responsibility for incorrect installation of fittings. Please be sure the following requirements are adhered to;
• The fitting is suitable for the environmental conditions that it will be exposed to. This can be done by checking the Ingress Protection (IP) rating.
• The correct lamp or light source is used. All fittings have been designed, engineered and tested to function correctly with the light source specified alongside each product.
• All external wall mounted fittings are installed with a seal between the fixture and wall to avoid water damage, this will ensure the warranty is not void.
• All recessed fittings are installed with the appropriate canisters where required.
• Appropriate dimmers are used at all times.
• Appropriate transformers or drivers for low wattage fittings are used at all times.
• Installation is completed by a qualified technician, compliant with Australian Standards.
3) WARRANTY
All products purchased from Radiant Lighting meet a high quality standard in manufacture and performance. We stand by our brands and hold a solid reputation in the lighting industry.
All products come standard with a manufacturers warranty, the term varies dependent on the manufacturer.
The warranty is void if any of the aforementioned INSTALLATION requirements are not adhered to.
In the event you need to pursue a warranty concern, please contact Radiant Lighting, advise a consultant of the issue and we will take appropriate action immediately in determining if a warranty needs to be raised and if our electrician needs to attend.
Please note: Radiant Lighting will not be responsible for the costs involved if you engage your own electrician.
5) DIMMING and DIMMER COMPATABILITY
Dimming switches / control units are only sold with a small selection of our luminaires, these are otherwise supplied and installed by the electrician.
Please be aware, not all luminaries are dimmable; we suggest you ensure dimming requirements are discussed prior to purchase to avoid disappointment or potential damage to the fitting.
Please ensure the electrician has checked compatibility of the dimmer for the luminaires and also if CBUS or similar is being used; most common dimming systems will be compatible but this is never guaranteed.
Anything over and above standard dimming must be specifically requested at time of quote, for example: CBUS, DALI, 1-10V Driver. It is incumbent upon the recipient to ensure required dimming protocol has been highlighted or specified. Whilst all care is taken to meet the specific needs, following the quote, Radiant Lighting holds no further responsibility for the additional parts or labour costs incurred.
6) RETURNED GOODS POLICY
Returns must be made within 7 days of invoice date.
Radiant Lighting will not accept any Returns where the goods have been specifically manufactured or ordered for the customer. (Special Orders)
All returns must have an original undamaged packing to claim a credit. There will be no credit for missing parts.
Damaged, used or customised goods cannot be taken back.
The company reserves the right to impose up to 30% restocking fee for any returns authorised.
7) DAMAGED GOODS RETURN POLICY
For any items that are either “Damaged", "Damaged in Transit” or “Dead on Arrival” you must contact us within 48 hours of remittance.
If requested, faulty items must be returned to Radiant Lighting in order to be repaired/replaced/refunded. Items must be returned within 14 days of being issued Return of Goods Authority. After this time we cannot accept the product.
Only items deemed damaged will constitute a repair/replacement/refund.
8) LIGHTING PLANS
Radiant Lighting provide detailed lighting plans and specification sheets post consultation for verification by the client. The owner is to verify all points prior to commencement.
Payment of deposit is confirmation that the client has verified and
approved all selections and plans provided by Radiant Lighting.
No release of goods are permitted without full payment of the order, with the exception of canisters, which may be released on payment of a
deposit and at the discretion of Radiant Lighting.
Radiant Lighting, hold no responsibility for the installation of incorrect dimmers.
Radiant Lighting hold no responsibility of incorrect positioning or installation of fittings.
17.4 Entire document
These Terms contain the entire agreement between the parties about its subject
matter. Any previous understanding, agreement, representation or warranty
relating to that subject matter is replaced by these Terms and has no further effect.
17.5 Force Majeure
(a) Notwithstanding anything else contained in these Terms, the Company will not be
liable for any delay in or failure to comply with these Terms if such delay or failure
is caused by circumstances beyond the Company's reasonable control, including
without limitation, fire, flood, act of God, strikes, lock outs, stoppage of work, trade
disputes, transport embargos or failure or delay in transportation, or any act of war
or terrorism.
(b) If a delay or failure by the Company to perform its obligations due to an event
contemplated by clause 17.5(a) exceeds 60 calendar days, the Company may
immediately terminate these Terms by providing notice in writing to the Client.
17.6 Assignment
The Client must not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under these
Terms without the prior written consent of the Company, which will be granted or
withheld by the Company in its absolute discretion.
17.7 Waiver
No waiver by the Company of any breach or default by any other party is effective
unless reduced to writing and signed by the Company, and any such waiver does
not constitute a waiver of any other continuing breach or default under these Terms.
17.8 Remedies
(a) Other than as provided in these Terms the rights and remedies provided under
these Terms are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided
by law or of any other such right or remedy. Any single or partial exercise of any
power or right does not preclude any other or further exercise of it or the exercise
of any other power or right under these Terms.
(b) The rights and obligations of the parties pursuant to these Terms are in addition to
and not in derogation of any other right or obligation between the parties under any
other deed or agreement to which they are parties.
17.9 Severance
If any provision of these Terms is prohibited, invalid or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction, that provision will, as to that jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of
the prohibition, invalidity or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining
provisions of these Terms or affecting the validity or enforceability of that provision
in any other jurisdiction.
17.10 Governing Law
This document is governed by the law in force in the state of South Australia. The
parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that State and the
South Australia Registry of the Federal Court of Australia in respect of all
proceedings arising in connection with these Terms or any Contract.
17.11 Further Assurances
Each party will promptly do all things required by law or reasonably requested by
any other party to give effect to these Terms.
17.12 Installation of Goods
The Client must engage a certified electrician to install all lights comprising the
Goods.
17.13 No Merger
No right or obligation of any party will merge on completion of any transaction under
these Terms. All rights and obligations under these Terms survive the execution
and delivery of any transfer or other document which implements any transaction
under these Terms.
17.14 Notices
(a) Any notice given under these Terms must be in writing and signed by or for the
sender and delivered by post, hand or fax to the last known address of the recipient.
(b) A notice or other communication is deemed given if:
(i) personally delivered, upon delivery;
(ii) mailed to an address in Australia, 2 business days after the date of posting
(whether received or not); and
(iii) sent by facsimile, at the time of transmission provided that the sender's
machine produces a transmission report confirming the successful
transmission of the total number of pages of the notice.
Melbourne Showroom
259 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121
Phone +61 3 9037 0893
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Adelaide Showroom
442 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone +61 8 7120 6297
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm