Terms & Conditions of Sale

Special conditions.
In the event of the customer's order containing special conditions, the order will only be accepted by us on the understanding that those conditions are not at variance with our own, or, if there is any variance, that such conditions have been waived by the customer, unless agreed with us in advance in writing.
Retention of Title.
Ownership will pass to the purchaser only upon receipt by the seller of the full invoice price of the goods.
Guarantee.
We guarantee at our option, to refund the price of the goods or to repair or replace free of charge any of the goods found to be defective within 12 months (2 years in the case of Medical Gas Alarms) from the date of purchase owing to faulty design, materials or workmanship, provided that the goods have not been repaired or modified other than by ourselves, and have been installed and operated according to our recommendations. When goods are to be stored before use, the guarantee will operate for 12 months (2 years in the case of Medical Gas Alarms) from the date of installation, provided that :-
1/ we are notified in writing prior to installation that the goods are to be stored.
2/ we are notified within one month of installation of the date of installation.
3/ the goods are stored in appropriate conditions and packing.
Goods to be repaired under this guarantee are to be returned to us at the purchaser's expense, suitably packaged. When such goods are found not to be defective, a charge may be made to cover testing and carriage costs. Goods repaired by us are covered by the same guarantee for 12 months from the date of repair. In the case of Medical Gas Alarms, we guarantee to supply electrically compatible equipment for system expansion for a minimum of 10 years from the date of invoice.
Payment.
Payment is due within 1 month from the last day of the month of the date of the invoice.
Prices.
Unless covered by a written quotation, all goods will be invoiced at the price shown in the current price list. Unless otherwise stated, all prices exclude VAT, which will be charged at the current rate at the time of dispatch.
Liability.
Except in the case of personal injury or death caused by our negligence, we shall not be liable in tort or contract or otherwise for any loss or damage suffered by the purchaser whatsoever or howsoever arising out of or in connection with the supply of services or goods by the seller other than to supply goods conforming to our current specifications or to supply goods to special specifications if so agreed or at our option to refund to the purchaser any monies already paid in respect of the goods.
Late payment.
Shire Controls Ltd. reserve the right to charge interest at Bank of England base rate +8% on any amounts unpaid 2 calendar months after the end of the month of invoice.

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