Cotswold Hose & Fittings Ltd Terms & Conditions of Sale

GENERAL

The acceptance of this catalogue includes the acceptance of the following terms and conditions. In the event of your official order forms containing special printed conditions, it is understood that such conditions are only binding in so far as they are not at variance with the terms and conditions contained herein. No variation to these terms and conditions of sale is permitted unless such variation has been authorized in writing by a COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD director. Reference herein to goods shall include all goods and services sold to you.

DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION

All drawings and specifications, dimensions and weights provided by us are approximate unless otherwise stated. Therefore, we accept no liability for damage or injury arising from any error or omission in the data provided.

PERFORMANCE

Any performance details given by us are based upon our experience and are such as we expect to obtain on test. We accept no liability for any failure to achieve stated performance figures unless the performance data has been confirmed in writing by a COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD director. You assume responsibility for the capacity and performance of the goods being sufficient and suitable for your purpose.

DESPATCH & DELIVERY

Any times quoted for dispatch are from the receipt by us of an order to proceed. Please 3 working days for delivery of order from the date of dispatch. Elapsed times of dispatch are submitted without liability for delay however occasioned, but every effort will be made to achieve them. If you arrange to collect goods yourself it is your responsibility to collect these goods within 3 working days. If you do not, we reserve the right to send these goods by our carrier and you will be charged for that service.

TELEPHONE

For your protection and for our training purposes please note your call may be monitored and recorded.

DAMAGE/LOSS IN TRANSIT/NON DELIVERY/late delivery

It is your responsibility to inspect the goods promptly on arrival. Any claims for damage, non-delivery, loss in transit or late delivery must be made within 4 days of the delivery date. When signing for your consignment, it is your responsibility to check that the number of parcels being delivered corresponds with the number of parcels stated on the consignment note. If not, the note should be amended accordingly before signature. If the consignment is being delivered later than specified, it is your responsibility to write the time of receipt on the consignment note. If there is any apparent damage to the parcel, it is your responsibility to annotate the consignment note accordingly.

GUARANTEE

Should any defects develop under proper use of the goods supplied within a period of 12 months after delivery as a consequence of design, materials or workmanship then we will make good by repair or replacement any such defect providing the defective goods are returned to us promptly at the following address: COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD, All goods must be adequately packaged. Carriage will be organized by us at our cost. Under no circumstances should goods to be returned under guarantee be given to a local COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD representative. We shall not be liable in any way for consequential damage or loss or injury. We reserve the right to return goods to the supplier for repair.

COMPLAINTS

You are specifically required to examine the goods and any query relating to the delivery must be notified within 4 days of receipt. We shall have the option of replacing or crediting the value of goods in respect of which we accept a complaint and thereby terminate our liability. We cannot be held responsible for charges incurred by you in attempting to rectify or modify goods without our written agreement. Any pricing or carriage queries must be reported within 4 days of the date of invoice. No credits will be raised outside of this time period.

RETURNS AND HANDLING CHARGES

Requests by you to return goods to us will be accepted subject to a handling charge if all of the following criteria are met: I the goods are unused and are sourced from the COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD ii the goods are in good order iii the goods were invoiced within 10 days of the date of return iv carriage is organized by us v the return includes a completed goods return note with a Cotswold Hose & Fittings Ltd Returns Number Handing charges will be levied as follows: Goods invoiced within 10 days of the date of return will be subject to either a 20% handling charge or £25 whichever is the greater. All goods must be adequately packed and addressed to: COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD, DC RETURNS DEPARTMENT, UNIT A , CHELWORTH, CRUDWELL, MALMESBURY, WILTS, SN16 9SG. For the avoidance of doubt, returned goods will only be accepted if the above requirements are met. COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD cannot accept responsibility for returns forwarded by customers using their own carriers. Under no circumstances should goods to be returned be given to a local COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD representative. COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD is unable to accept any return of goods sourced on a customer’s behalf which are not listed within the COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD catalogue. Such orders for non-catalogue goods are non-cancelable and non returnable and as such are accepted entirely at the customer’s own risk.

ORDER CANCELLATION

If you wish to cancel an item on back order, you must request a Cancellation Number from the operator. Credits will not be processed without reference to a specific Cancellation Number. For the avoidance of doubt, items not listed in the Catalogue are non-cancelable and non-returnable. Requests to cancel an order for an ex-stock item can only be accommodated within one hour of the original order being received. Thereafter, the order will not be cancelable and any requirement to return the goods will be subject to the returns and handling charges policy above. Once an order for direct shipment from supplier is in process, we are unable to either amend or cancel the request.

LEGAL CONSTRUCTION

The contract shall in all respects be construed and operated as an English contract and in conformity with English Law.

PRICES

All price lists, quotations and estimates are subject to alteration without notice, and goods will be invoiced at prices ruling on date of dispatch regardless of any price quoted on any purchase order submitted. Carriage and packing will be charged in accordance with the specification of service shown in this catalogue. Prices and charges are listed exclusive of Value Added Tax, which will be added in line with prevailing legislation.

SPECIAL CONTRACT PRICES

When special contract prices are agreed, we reserve the right to add 5% per month to the invoice price of any batch which is held on your instructions, or if payment is not made within the agreed period shown on the quotation.

GOODS SUPPLIED

All goods supplied by us to you remain the property of COTSWOLD HOSE & FITTINGS LTD until the goods have been paid in full. As a result of our continued commitment to provide goods of the highest quality at the most competitive prices, it may be necessary on occasions to supply goods that will differ from those depicted in this catalogue.

DEFAULT

In the case of default, you agree to allow us or our agent to enter your premises where the goods are kept and remove same. You will be responsible to us for all costs incurred in reclaiming the goods.

PAYMENT TERMS

Payment terms are strictly 30 days Nett. If any sum is not paid on the due date for payment, all sums then outstanding from you will immediately become due and payable notwithstanding that such sum would not otherwise be due until a later date. To comply with the 2003 Money Laundering Regulations we are unable to accept cash payments of the equivalent of €15,000 for any single transaction.

EXPORT

The website is only for orders within taken and delivered in the mainland UK. For export orders please telepone Cotswold Hose and Fittings 01666 575005, please note delivery times and shipping prices will be quoted at time of call.

CURRENCY

All orders will be taken in stirling - no other currencies are acceptable.
Cotswold Hose & Fittings Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number 4346238.