Electric Centre Limited, 97 Hobs Moat Road, Solihull, West Midlands B92 8JL
Terms and Conditions of Sale
1). In these Terms and Conditions of sale, the ‘Company’ means Electric Centre Limited. The ‘Goods’ means any item of whatsoever nature, which is to be sold by the
company. ‘Purchaser’ means the person who buys or has agreed to buy the ‘goods’. The expression ‘liability whatsoever’ shall include without prejudice to the generality
of the expression, liability in law and in contract, including liability for death, personal injury, damage to or loss of property and all direct and consequential losses of any
kind howsoever caused or arising but excluding any liability for death or personal injury resulting from the company’s negligence within the meaning of that expression
as defined in section 1 of The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1997.
2). GENERAL, these conditions shall apply to every sale made or agreed to be made by the company and no variation or abrogation of the same shall be effective (whether
contained in any document emanating from the purchaser or made orally by any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of the purchaser or the company) unless it
is evidenced in writing signed on behalf of the company and such evidence contains a specific reference to these conditions being varied or abrogated.
3). The giving by the purchaser of any delivery instructions for the goods or any part thereof or the acceptance by the purchaser of delivery of the goods or any part thereof
shall constitute unqualified acceptance of these conditions.
4). All specifications, colours, illustrations, drawings and diagrams in the company’s catalogues trade literature and other published matter are of a generally informative
nature and approximate only and none of this form any part of any contract or give rise to any independent or collateral of whatsoever nature on the part of the company.
5). The placing of an order for goods, following a quotation given by Electric Centre shall not be binding on the company unless and until accepted by the company in
writing.
6). Subject and without prejudice to clause (4) hereof the company’s quotations are given on the basis that if the terms quoted will remain open for the placing of orders for
21 days from the date thereof, but the company reserved the right to revise the price quoted without notice under clause (10) if any such event as is therein mentioned
occurs which would, if taken into account, result in an increase at the date of delivery of the goods in the price of the goods.
7). In no circumstances shall a purchaser cancel a contract to which these conditions apply without the company’s written agreement. If such an agreement is given the purchaser
will indemnify Electric Centre against all liability whatsoever arising out of such cancellation.
8). No contract to which these conditions apply shall be a sale by sample unless Electric Centre expressly agrees in writing.
9). Where it is discovered by Electric Centre that any quotation or estimate given by it contains an accidental error or omission then, not withstanding the quotation given
the company shall be entitled to invoice, and receive payment, from the purchaser in accordance with the price ruling at the date of despatch.
10). The purchaser shall not be entitled to make any deduction from the price of the goods in respect of any set off or counter claim.
11). The company shall be entitled to adjust the price for the goods before acceptance of the goods in the event of any increase howsoever arising in the cost to the company
of supplying the goods.
12). The company shall be entitled to bring an action for the price whether or not the property in the goods has passed.
13). Delivery any length of time or any date named or accepted by the company for by the company for delivery is not a condition or other term of the contract to which these
conditions apply and is an estimate only and the company shall not be liable for the consequences of any delay. In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the
foregoing the company shall be under no liability whatsoever for any delay in delivery caused (directly or indirectly by any cause whatsoever outside its reasonable control
including (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) act of God, war, riot, strike, lockout, trade dispute, fire breakdown, mechanical failure, interruption of
transport or governmental action and in any such event the time for delivery may be extended by the company or the company may cancel the contract to which these
conditions apply without any liability whatsoever on it’s part. Time for delivery is, accordingly not of the essence of the contract to which these conditions apply.
14). Payment unless otherwise specified in writing by the company payment by the purchaser of the price shall be made by the end of the month following month following
date of invoice. Time for payment of the price shall be the essence of the contract to which these condition apply and if the purchaser shall fail to pay the price for the
goods when due in accordance with the provisions of this condition the company shall be entitled to interest on the outstanding amount of the price at the rate of four
per cent per month above the base rate for the time being of Handelsbanken (GB) calculated on the actual days elapsed until the price is paid in full and in addition but
without prejudice to such right. If the purchaser shall fail to pay the price of the goods when due in accordance with the provision of the condition of the company may
treat such contract by the purchaser to purchase the goods as repudiated by the purchaser.
15). Transfer of property in the goods shall remain in the company until full payment under the contract to which these conditions apply or has been made or title is
properly vested in some other person by the operation of any statute. Until the property passes the purchaser must keep the goods free from any charge, lien or other
encumbrance. The company may at any time and from time to time until the property in the goods has passed require them to be returned to it and if this requirement
is not immediately complied with may retake possession of such goods and shall have the right and power to sell the goods without prejudice to such other rights as the
company may have ( and may enter any premises of or occupied by the purchaser and sever the goods from anything they are attached to without being responsible for
any damage caused). Such return or retaking of possession shall be without prejudice to the obligation of the purchaser to purchase the goods. The purchaser (acting on
its own account and not as an agent for the company) may agree to resell any goods in possession in the ordinary course of trading not withstanding that the property in
the goods has not passed to it, provided that the company has not required there return and provided none of the events in condition (16) has occurred.
16). Breach and purchasers insolvency If the purchaser shall default in or commit any breach of any of its obligations to the company (whether or not such obligations are, or
are expressed to be, conditions or other terms) or if any distress or execution shall be levied upon the purchaser or if the purchaser shall enter into any negotiations for
arrangement or composition with its creditors or commit any act of bankruptcy or if any petition in bankruptcy or if any petition in bankruptcy shall be presented against it
or, if the purchaser is a corporate body, any resolution is proposed or petition presented to wind up the purchaser or if a receiver of the purchaser’s assets or undertaking
or any part thereof shall be appointed or if the purchaser shall be deemed to be unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 223 of the Companies Act 1948
the company shall be entitled to determine forthwith any contract then subsisting without prejudice to any other claim or right the company might make or exercise.
17). Exclusion of liability Electric Centre shall be under no liability whatsoever for any defects in, failure of, or unsuitability for any purpose of, the goods or any part thereof
whether the same be due to any act, omission, negligence or wilful default of the company or its servants or agents and all conditions, warranties or other terms, whether
expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise, inconsistent with the provision of this condition, are hereby expressly excluded. Where the purchaser deals as consumer with
the meaning of that expression as defined in section 12 of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 none of the statutory rights of the purchaser are excluded by this condition
and the statutory rights in the case of a consumer sale remain in full force and effect and are in no way effected by any of the provision in this condition.
18). Deviations in quantity of goods delivered from those stated in the contract to which these conditions apply shall not give rise to a right to reject on the part of the
purchaser and the purchaser shall have no right to claim for damages for breach of contract but the purchaser will only be obliged to take delivery of, and pay at the
contract rate for the quantity of the goods delivered.
19). Risk the goods are at the purchaser’s risk from delivery of the goods to the purchaser until any subsequent return or retaking of possession by the company. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the company will ensure that the goods are packed so as to withstand all normal incidents of transit but will only replace or repair any goods which are lost
or damaged in transit if notice is given to the company and carrier (if any) within seven days of the date of invoice specifying the non-arrival of the goods or the damage
alleged. The company reserves the right to inspect any goods which are alleged to have been so damaged and such goods shall be retained by the purchaser until such
inspection has taken place or the right to inspect is waived by the company in writing. Whilst the goods are in the possession of the purchaser and before the property
in the goods has passed to the purchaser, the purchaser shall insure the goods, shall keep the good in the same condition as that in which they were delivered and shall
make good any damage or deterioration claiming under any such insurance made pursuant to this paragraph if reasonably required by the company.
20). Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. The purchaser shall, if the company so requires, sign a written undertaking in such form as the company shall require, agreeing to take
such steps as are communicated in writing by the company to the purchaser and such other necessary steps to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable that the goods
will be safe and without risks to health when properly used. The purchaser shall disseminate in such manner and to such people as the company shall deem necessary,
all information given to the purchaser by the company about the use for which the goods are designed and have been tested, and about any conditions necessary to
ensure that, when put to that use, the goods will be safe and without risks to health. The purchaser shall keep the company indemnified from and against all cost, claims,
demands, expenses and all liability whatsoever which may be made against the company or which the company may sustain, pay or incur arising out of or in connection
with any breach by the purchaser of this condition.
21). Notices. Any notice to be given by the company shall be deemed to be given upon its being posted or sent by fax, telex, cable or telegram to the purchaser’s registered
office or last known address or, in the case of an individual or firm, to its last known address.
22). Assignment. The purchaser shall not assign or transfer or purport to assign or transfer any contract to which these conditions apply or the benefit thereof to any other
person whatsoever.
23). Proper Law. All contract to which these conditions apply shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, English law.
Order Processing
We currently only
accept payment through Paypal. Once the funds have been deposited and
cleared in our account, we will process your order and send a receipt of acknowledgement of your order. We shall use our best endeavours to send
the goods out on the same day by one of our chosen carriers, but do not
guarantee this. If goods are not in stock, we will inform you of this and the
expected despatch date of your order.
Cancellation of orders
If you choose to cancel your order please email sales@electriccentre.com.Please note that if the goods have already been despatched before cancellation has been made you are required to return the goods at your own cost before a refund can be made. If you need to return faulty or unwanted goods, please see below the returns policy
Delivery of goods
We only use TNT or UK Royal Mail to deliver our goods, depending on the items purchased. If being sent by UK Royal Mail please allow 2-3 working days for delivery. If a TNT standard delivery goods are usually received by the customer the next day but please allow an additional day for receipt of goods. Delivery dates are approximate and no liability is whatsoever is accepted in respect of late deliveries. Do not arrange for a plumber or electrician to install ordered goods until goods have been received and are undamaged. If for any reason the expected delivery date of goods ordered exceeds 14 days the customer will be advised and given the opportunity to cancel or amend their order.
Returns Policy
If goods received are found to be faulty within the guarantee period stated by the manufacturer please contact the manufacturer directly and speak to their after-sales team. They will usually be able to send out an engineer or send out a replacement product, if the manufacturer does not satisfy the necessary arrangements please contact us directly at sales@electriccentre.com and we will endeavour to resolve any problems for you.
If you change your mind about the product when you receive it you can notify us any time within 7 days and return it for a full refund at your own cost. Any refunds will be made within 30 days of receiving your returned item.
It is your responsibility to ensure that returned goods reach us in good condition. They should be securely packed and sent to:
Electric Centre Ltd
97 Hobs Moat Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B92 8JL
Please note that all
our employees are not professional electricians or plumbers and any advice
given in no way deems Electric Centre Ltd liable. Where necessary our
products should be installed by a competent person and in compliance with the
current addition of the IEE wiring and building regulations if this is not the
case Electric Centre ltd and the manufacturer will not be liable for any damage
caused by incorrectly installed goods.
Company registration
number: 2987331
Registered
name: Electric Centre Ltd
Registered address:
97 Hobs Moat Road, Solihull, B92 8JL
Incorporated: 15/6/1993
in UK