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Terms of Trade

  1. Definitions

    • “Contract” means the terms and conditions contained herein, together with any quotation, order, invoice or other document or amendments expressed to be supplemental to this Contract.
    • “Supplier” means J & A Parr Investments Pty Ltd T/A Parr Air Conditioning, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of J & A Parr Investments Pty Ltd T/A Parr Air Conditioning.
    • “Customer” means the person/s, entities or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Customer requesting the Supplier to provide the Services as specified in any proposal, quotation, order, invoice or other documentation, and:
      • if there is more than one Customer, is a reference to each Customer jointly and severally; and
      • if the Customer is a partnership, it shall bind each partner jointly and severally; and
      • if the Customer is a part of a Trust, shall be bound in their capacity as a trustee; and
      • includes the Customer’s executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
    • “Goods” means all Goods or Services supplied by the Supplier to the Customer at the Customer’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Goods’ or ‘Services’ shall be interchangeable for the other).
    • "Confidential Information” means information of a confidential nature whether oral, written or in electronic form including, but not limited to, this Contract, either party’s intellectual property, operational information, know-how, trade secrets, financial and commercial affairs, contracts, client information (including but not limited to, “Personal Information” such as: name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history) and pricing details.
    • “Cookies” means small files which are stored on a user’s computer. They are designed to hold a modest amount of data (including Personal Information) specific to a particular client and website, and can be accessed either by the web server or the client’s computer. If the Customer does not wish to allow Cookies to operate in the background when ordering from the website, then the Customer shall have the right to enable / disable the Cookies first by selecting the option to enable / disable provided on the website, prior to ordering Goods via the website.
    • “Price” means the Price payable (plus any GST where applicable) for the Goods as agreed between the Supplier and the Customer in accordance with clause 5
    • “GST” means Goods and Services Tax (GST) as defined within the “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999” (Cth).

 

  1. Acceptance

    • The Customer is taken to have exclusively accepted and is immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Customer places an order for or accepts delivery of the Goods.
    • In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Contract and any other prior document or schedule that the parties have entered into, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.
    • Any amendment to the terms and conditions contained in this Contract may only be amended in writing by the consent of both parties.
    • Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 7 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 or any other applicable provisions of that Act or any Regulations referred to in that Act.
    • The Supplier has the right to postpone or refuse to provide Services where:
      • unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist; or
      • the Supplier deems the equipment under contract is no longer economically repairable. The Supplier will provide the Customer with a proposal to replace such equipment; or
      • the access to the equipment is not accessible including but not limited to, having adequate crawl space, attic and roof space to provide dry access to service equipment and assets.
    • The Customer accepts that the cost of any consents, fees or inspections by engineers or council shall be the responsibility of the Customer.

 

  1. Errors and Omissions

    • The Customer acknowledges and accepts that the Supplier shall, without prejudice, accept no liability in respect of any alleged or actual error(s) and/or omission(s):
      • resulting from an inadvertent mistake made by the Supplier in the formation and/or administration of this Contract; and/or
      • contained in/omitted from any literature (hard copy and/or electronic) supplied by the Supplier in respect of the Services.
    • In the event such an error and/or omission occurs in accordance with clause 1, and is not attributable to the negligence and/or wilful misconduct of the Supplier; the Customer shall not be entitled to treat this Contract as repudiated nor render it invalid.

 

  1. Change in Control

    • The Customer shall give the Supplier not less than fourteen (14) days prior written notice of any proposed change of ownership of the Customer and/or any other change in the Customer’s details (including but not limited to, changes in the Customer’s name, address, contact phone or fax number/s, change in trustees, or business practice). The Customer shall be liable for any loss incurred by the Supplier as a result of the Customer’s failure to comply with this clause.

 

  1. Price and Payment

    • At the Supplier’s sole discretion the Price shall be either:
      • as indicated on any invoice provided by the Supplier to the Customer; or
      • the Supplier’s quoted price (subject to clause 2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of thirty (30) days.
    • The Supplier reserves the right to change the Price:
      • if a variation to the Goods which are to be supplied is requested; or
      • if a variation to the Services originally scheduled (including any applicable plans or specifications) is requested; or
      • where additional Services are required due to the discovery of hidden or unidentifiable difficulties (including, but not limited to, poor weather conditions, limitations to accessing the site, availability of machinery, safety considerations, obscured site defects which require remedial work, prerequisite work by any third party not being completed, hidden pipes and wiring/cabling etc.) which are only discovered on commencement of the Services; or
      • in the event of increases to the Supplier in the cost of labour or materials which are beyond the Supplier’s control
    • Variations will be charged for on the basis of the Supplier’s quotation, and will be detailed in writing, and shown as variations on the Supplier’s invoice. The Customer shall be required to respond to any variation submitted by the Supplier within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will entitle the Supplier to add the cost of the variation to the Price.  Payment for all variations must be made in full at the time of their completion.
    • At the Supplier’s sole discretion a fifty percent (50%) deposit may be required.
    • Time for payment for the Goods being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Customer on the date/s determined by the Supplier, which may be:
      • by way of instalments/progress payments in accordance with the Supplier’s payment schedule;
      • thirty (30) days following the end of the month in which a statement is delivered to the Customer’s address or address for notices;
      • the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or
      • failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is seven (7) days following the date of any invoice given to the Customer by the Supplier.
    • Payment may be made by cash, cheque, bank cheque, electronic/on-line banking, credit card (a surcharge may apply per transaction), or by any other method as agreed to between the Customer and the Supplier.
    • The Customer shall not be entitled to set off against, or deduct from the Price, any sums owed or claimed to be owed to the Customer by the Supplier nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
    • Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price the Customer must pay to the Supplier an amount equal to any GST the Supplier must pay for any supply by the Supplier under this or any other Contract for the sale of the Goods. The Customer must pay GST, without deduction or set off of any other amounts, at the same time and on the same basis as the Customer pays the Price. In addition the Customer must pay any other taxes and duties that may be applicable in addition to the Price except where they are expressly included in the Price.

     

 

  1. Delivery

    • Delivery (“Delivery”) of the Goods/Services is taken to occur at the time that:
      • the Customer or the Customer’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Goods at the Supplier’s address; or
      • the Supplier (or the Supplier’s nominated carrier) delivers the Goods to and/or performs the Services at the Customer’s nominated address even if the Customer is not present at the address.
    • At the Supplier’s sole discretion the cost of delivery is included in the Price.
    • Subject to clause 4 it is the Supplier’s responsibility to ensure that the Services start as soon as it is reasonably possible.
    • The Services commencement date will be put back and/or the completion date extended by whatever time is reasonable in the event that the Supplier claims an extension of time (by giving the Customer written notice) where completion is delayed by an event beyond the Supplier’s control, including but not limited to any failure by the Customer to:
      • make a selection; or
      • have the site ready for the Services; or
      • notify the Supplier that the site is ready.
    • Any time specified by the Supplier for delivery of the Goods is an estimate only and the Supplier will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Customer as a result of delivery being late. However both parties agree that they shall make every endeavour to enable the Goods to be delivered at the time and place as was arranged between both parties. In the event that the Supplier is unable to supply the Goods as agreed solely due to any action or inaction of the Customer, then the Supplier shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery and/or storage.

 

  1. Risk

    • Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods passes to the Customer on Delivery and the Customer must insure the Goods on or before Delivery.
    • If any of the Goods are damaged or destroyed following delivery but prior to ownership passing to the Customer, the Supplier is entitled to receive all insurance proceeds payable for the Goods. The production of these terms and conditions by the Supplier is sufficient evidence of the Supplier’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds without the need for any person dealing with the Supplier to make further enquiries.
    • If the Customer requests the Supplier to leave Goods outside the Supplier’s premises for collection or to deliver the Goods to an unattended location then such Goods shall be left at the Customer’s sole risk.
    • The Customer acknowledges that the Supplier is only responsible for parts that are replaced by the Supplier and that in the event that other parts/Goods, subsequently fail, the Customer agrees to indemnify the Supplier against any loss or damage to the Goods, or caused by the Goods, or any part thereof howsoever arising.
    • The Customer warrants that any structures to which the Goods are to be affixed are able to withstand the installation of the Goods and that any electrical connections (including, but not limited to, meter boxes, main switches, circuit breakers, and electrical cable) are of suitable capacity to handle the Goods once installed. If for any reason (including the discovery of asbestos, defective or unsafe wiring or dangerous access to roofing) that the Supplier, its employees or the Supplier’s reasonably form the opinion that the Customer’s premises is not safe for the installation of Goods to proceed then the Supplier shall be entitled to delay installation of the Goods (in accordance with clause 4) until the Supplier is satisfied that it is safe for the installation to proceed.
    • The Supplier shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of any designs, specifications, measurements and other information provided by the Customer. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that in the event that any of this information provided by the Customer is inaccurate, the Supplier accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from these inaccurate designs, specifications, measurements or other information.
    • The Customer acknowledges that all descriptive specifications, illustrations, drawings, data dimensions, and weights stated in the Supplier’s fact sheets, price lists or advertising material are indicative only and that they have not relied on such information.
    • The Customer acknowledges that they shall:
      • fully disclose any information in writing, prior to the scheduled installation, that may affect the Supplier’s installation procedures; and
      • provide and have erected scaffolding to enable the Services to be undertaken (where in the Supplier’s opinion it is deemed necessary). Any scaffolding must comply with industry safety standards and any person erecting the scaffolding shall be suitably qualified to ensure its safe and proper erection, and where necessary, shall hold a current certificate of competency and/or be fully licensed; and
      • remove all fragile items such as glassware, crockery, pot plants, furniture and ornaments. Breakages and damages are the responsibility of the Customer. All care taken but no responsibility accepted by the Supplier in this regard; and
      • supply electricity, temporary lighting, toilet, eating and first aid facilities if so required.

 

  1. Air Conditioning Risk

    • Whilst the final location of the condensing unit is at the discretion of the Customer, a charge will apply as a variation as per clause 2, if the Customer requests the unit to not be located adjacent to the external wall, due to the underground piping required.
    • The final location of the wall, window or floor unit must be determined on site by the Customer.
    • The Supplier shall upon installation ensure that all installed Goods meet current industry standards applicable to noise levels, however the Supplier cannot guarantee that noise levels will remain constant post installation as the Goods may be impacted by many factors such as the weather, lack of maintenance, tampering etc.
    • In the event that any of the equipment needs to be relocated due to complaints from neighbours or local authorities, then the Customer shall be responsible for any and all costs involved.
    • The Customer acknowledges and agrees that it is their responsibility to insure any equipment partly or completely installed on site, against theft or damage.
    • In the event that the electrical wiring is required to be re-positioned at the request of any third party contracted by the Customer then the Customer agrees to notify the Supplier immediately upon any proposed changes. The Customer agrees to indemnify the Supplier against any additional costs incurred with such a relocation of electrical wiring.  All such variances shall be invoiced in accordance with clause 2.

 

  1. Access/Damage to Customer Property

    • The Customer shall ensure that the Supplier has clear and free access to the worksite at all times to enable them to undertake the Services. The Supplier shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the site (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and concreted or paved or grassed areas) unless due to the negligence of the Supplier.
    • While the Supplier undertakes to take all reasonable care in the installation of the Goods, the Customer acknowledges that damage to property may occur during the installation process. The Supplier shall not accept any liability for such damage unless it brought to the Supplier’s attention within seven (7) days of installation.

 

  1. Hidden Services

    • Prior to the Supplier commencing any work the Customer must advise the Supplier of the precise location of all hidden services on the site and clearly mark the same. The mains & services the Customer must identify include, but are not limited to, electrical services, gas services, sewer services, pumping services, sewer connections, sewer sludge mains, water mains, irrigation pipes, telephone cables, fibre optic cables, oil pumping mains, and any other services that may be on site.
    • Whilst the Supplier will take all care to avoid damage to any services the Customer agrees to indemnify the Supplier in respect of all and any liability claims, loss, damage, costs and fines as a result of damage to services not precisely located and notified as per clause 1.

 

  1. Compliance with Laws

    • The Customer and the Supplier shall comply with the provisions of all statutes, regulations and bylaws of government, local and other public authorities that may be applicable to the Services.
    • All work will be tested to ensure that it is electrically safe and is in accordance with the wiring rules and other standards applying to the electrical installation under the Electrical Safety Regulations.
    • The Customer shall obtain (at the expense of the Customer) all licenses and approvals that may be required for the Services.
    • The Customer agrees that the site will comply with any work health and safety (WHS) laws relating to building/construction sites and any other relevant safety standards or legislation.

 

  1. Title

    • The Supplier and the Customer agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
      • the Customer has paid the Supplier all amounts owing to the Supplier; and
      • the Customer has met all of its other obligations to the Supplier.
    • Receipt by the Supplier of any form of payment other than cash shall not be deemed to be payment until that form of payment has been honoured, cleared or recognised.
    • It is further agreed that:
      • until ownership of the Goods passes to the Customer in accordance with clause 1 that the Customer is only a bailee of the Goods and must return the Goods to the Supplier on request.
      • the Customer holds the benefit of the Customer’s insurance of the Goods on trust for the Supplier and must pay to the Supplier the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Goods being lost, damaged or destroyed.
      • the Customer must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Goods other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Customer sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Goods then the Customer must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for the Supplier and must pay or deliver the proceeds to the Supplier on demand.
      • the Customer should not convert or process the Goods or intermix them with other goods but if the Customer does so then the Customer holds the resulting product on trust for the benefit of the Supplier and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to the Supplier as it so directs.
      • the Customer irrevocably authorises the Supplier to enter any premises where the Supplier believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods.
      • the Supplier may recover possession of any Goods in transit whether or not delivery has occurred.
      • the Customer shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Goods nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of the Supplier.
      • the Supplier may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Customer.

 

  1. Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”)

    • In this clause financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPS
    • Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Customer acknowledges and agrees that these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA and creates a security interest in all Goods that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by the Supplier to the Customer.
    • The Customer undertakes to:
      • promptly sign any further documents and/or provide any further information (such information to be complete, accurate and up-to-date in all respects) which the Supplier may reasonably require to;
        • register a financing statement or financing change statement in relation to a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register;
        • register any other document required to be registered by the PPSA; or
        • correct a defect in a statement referred to in clause 3(a)(i) or 13.3(a)(ii);
      • indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, the Supplier for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register established by the PPSA or releasing any Goods charged thereby;
      • not register a financing change statement in respect of a security interest without the prior written consent of the Supplier;
      • not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Goods in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of the Supplier;
      • immediately advise the Supplier of any material change in its business practices of selling the Goods which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.
    • The Supplier and the Customer agree that sections 96, 115 and 125 of the PPSA do not apply to the security agreement created by these terms and conditions.
    • The Customer waives their rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.
    • The Customer waives their rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.
    • Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Supplier, the Customer waives their right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.
    • The Customer must unconditionally ratify any actions taken by the Supplier under clauses 3 to 13.5.
    • Subject to any express provisions to the contrary (including those contained in this clause 13) nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.

 

  1. Security and Charge

    • In consideration of the Supplier agreeing to supply the Goods, the Customer charges all of its rights, title and interest (whether joint or several) in any land, realty or other assets capable of being charged, owned by the Customer either now or in the future, to secure the performance by the Customer of its obligations under these terms and conditions (including, but not limited to, the payment of any money).
    • The Customer indemnifies the Supplier from and against all the Supplier’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising the Supplier’s rights under this clause.
    • The Customer irrevocably appoints the Supplier and each director of the Supplier as the Customer’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 14 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Customer’s behalf.

 

  1. Defects, Warranties and Returns, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA)

    • The Customer must inspect the Goods on delivery and must within seven (7) days of delivery notify the Supplier in writing of any evident defect/damage, shortage in quantity, or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Customer must notify any other alleged defect in the Goods as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Upon such notification the Customer must allow the Supplier to inspect the Goods.
    • Under applicable State, Territory and Commonwealth Law (including, without limitation the CCA), certain statutory implied guarantees and warranties (including, without limitation the statutory guarantees under the CCA) may be implied into these terms and conditions (Non-Excluded Guarantees).
    • The Supplier acknowledges that nothing in these terms and conditions purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.
    • Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, the Supplier makes no warranties or other representations under these terms and conditions including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Goods. The Supplier’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
    • If the Customer is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, the Supplier’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.
    • If the Supplier is required to replace the Goods under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, the Supplier may refund any money the Customer has paid for the Goods.
    • If the Customer is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, the Supplier’s liability for any defect or damage in the Goods is:
      • limited to the value of any express warranty or warranty card provided to the Customer by the Supplier at the Supplier’s sole discretion;
      • limited to any warranty to which the Supplier is entitled, if the Supplier did not manufacture the Goods;
      • otherwise negated absolutely.
    • Subject to this clause 15, returns will only be accepted provided that:
      • the Customer has complied with the provisions of clause 1; and
      • the Supplier has agreed that the Goods are defective; and
      • the Goods are returned within a reasonable time at the Customer’s cost (if that cost is not significant); and
      • the Goods are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.
    • Notwithstanding clauses 1 to 15.8 but subject to the CCA, the Supplier shall not be liable for any defect or damage which may be caused or partly caused by or arise as a result of:
      • the Customer failing to properly maintain or store any Goods;
      • the Customer using the Goods for any purpose other than that for which they were designed;
      • the Customer continuing the use of any Goods after any defect became apparent or should have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user;
      • the Customer failing to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by the Supplier;
      • fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.
    • The Supplier may in its absolute discretion accept non-defective Goods for return in which case the Supplier may require the Customer to pay handling fees of up to fifteen percent (15%) of the value of the returned Goods plus any freight costs.
    • Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if the Supplier is required by a law to accept a return then the Supplier will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.

 

16. Default and Consequences of Default

  • Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue daily from the date when payment becomes due, until the date of payment, at a rate of two and a half percent (2.5%) per calendar month (and at the Supplier’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
  • If the Customer owes the Supplier any money the Customer shall indemnify the Supplier from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by the Supplier in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, the Supplier’s contract default fee, and bank dishonour fees).
  • Further to any other rights or remedies the Supplier may have under this Contract, if a Customer has made payment to the Supplier, and the transaction is subsequently reversed, the Customer shall be liable for the amount of the reversed transaction, in addition to any further costs incurred by the Supplier under this clause 15 where it can be proven that such reversal is found to be illegal, fraudulent or in contravention to the Customer’s obligations under this Contract.
  • Without prejudice to the Supplier’s other remedies at law the Supplier shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Customer which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to the Supplier shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
    • any money payable to the Supplier becomes overdue, or in the Supplier’s opinion the Customer will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
    • the Customer has exceeded any applicable credit limit provided by the Supplier;
    • the Customer becomes insolvent, convenes a meeting with its creditors or proposes or enters into an arrangement with creditors, or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
    • a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Customer or any asset of the Customer.

 

 

  1. Cancellation

    • Without prejudice to any other remedies the Supplier may have, if at any time the Customer is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions the Supplier may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods to the Customer. The Supplier will not be liable to the Customer for any loss or damage the Customer suffers because the Supplier has exercised its rights under this clause.
    • The Supplier may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Goods at any time before the Goods are delivered by giving written notice to the Customer. On giving such notice the Supplier shall repay to the Customer any money paid by the Customer for the Goods. The Supplier shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
    • In the event that the Customer cancels delivery of Goods the Customer shall be liable for any and all loss incurred (whether direct or indirect) by the Supplier as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).
    • Further to clause 3, at the Supplier’s sole discretion, cancellation by the Customer of:
      • orders for specially obtained Goods from a third party manufacturer and prior to installation will incur a fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee; and/or
      • ducting already under manufacture then fifteen percent (15%) of the original purchase Price shall apply as a cancellation fee.

 

  1. Privacy Policy

    • All emails, documents, images or other recorded information held or used by the Supplier is Personal Information, as defined and referred to in clause 3, and therefore considered Confidential Information. The Supplier acknowledges its obligation in relation to the handling, use, disclosure and processing of Personal Information pursuant to the Privacy Act 1988 (“the Act”) including the Part IIIC of the Act being Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (NDB) and any statutory requirements, where relevant in a European Economic Area (“EEA”), under the EU Data Privacy Laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation “GDPR”) (collectively, “EU Data Privacy Laws”). The Supplier acknowledges that in the event it becomes aware of any data breaches and/or disclosure of the Customers Personal Information, held by the Supplier that may result in serious harm to the Customer, the Supplier will notify the Customer in accordance with the Act and/or the GDPR. Any release of such Personal Information must be in accordance with the Act and the GDPR (where relevant) and must be approved by the Customer by written consent, unless subject to an operation of law.
    • Notwithstanding clause 1, privacy limitations will extend to the Supplier in respect of Cookies where transactions for purchases/orders transpire directly from the Supplier’s website. The Supplier agrees to display reference to such Cookies and/or similar tracking technologies, such as pixels and web beacons (if applicable), such technology allows the collection of Personal Information such as the Customer’s:
      • IP address, browser, email client type and other similar details;
      • tracking website usage and traffic; and
      • reports are available to the Supplier when the Supplier sends an email to the Customer, so the Supplier may collect and review that information (“collectively Personal Information”)

    In order to enable / disable the collection of Personal Information by way of Cookies, the Customer shall have the right to enable / disable the Cookies first by selecting the option to enable / disable, provided on the website prior to proceeding with a purchase/order via the Supplier’s website.

    • The Customer agrees for the Supplier to obtain from a credit reporting body (CRB) a credit report containing personal credit information (e.g. name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history) about the Customer in relation to credit provided by the Supplier.
    • The Customer agrees that the Supplier may exchange information about the Customer with those credit providers and with related body corporates for the following purposes:
      • to assess an application by the Customer; and/or
      • to notify other credit providers of a default by the Customer; and/or
      • to exchange information with other credit providers as to the status of this credit account, where the Customer is in default with other credit providers; and/or
      • to assess the creditworthiness of the Customer including the Customer’s repayment history in the preceding two (2) years.
    • The Customer consents to the Supplier being given a consumer credit report to collect overdue payment on commercial credit.
    • The Customer agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by the Supplier for the following purposes (and for other agreed purposes or required by):
      • the provision of Goods; and/or
      • analysing, verifying and/or checking the Customer’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to the provision of Goods; and/or
      • processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by the Customer; and/or
      • enabling the collection of amounts outstanding in relation to the Goods.
    • The Supplier may give information about the Customer to a CRB for the following purposes:
      • to obtain a consumer credit report;
      • allow the CRB to create or maintain a credit information file about the Customer including credit history.
    • The information given to the CRB may include:
      • Personal Information as outlined in 3 above;
      • name of the credit provider and that the Supplier is a current credit provider to the Customer;
      • whether the credit provider is a licensee;
      • type of consumer credit;
      • details concerning the Customer’s application for credit or commercial credit (e.g. date of commencement/termination of the credit account and the amount requested);
      • advice of consumer credit defaults, overdue accounts, loan repayments or outstanding monies which are overdue by more than sixty (60) days and for which written notice for request of payment has been made and debt recovery action commenced or alternatively that the Customer no longer has any overdue accounts and the Supplier has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge (e.g. dates of payments);
      • information that, in the opinion of the Supplier, the Customer has committed a serious credit infringement;
      • advice that the amount of the Customer’s overdue payment is equal to or more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150).
    • The Customer shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from the Supplier:
      • a copy of the Personal Information about the Customer retained by the Supplier and the right to request that the Supplier correct any incorrect Personal Information; and
      • that the Supplier does not disclose any Personal Information about the Customer for the purpose of direct marketing.
    • The Supplier will destroy Personal Information upon the Customer’s request (by e-mail) or if it is no longer required unless it is required in order to fulfil the obligations of this Contract or is required to be maintained and/or stored in accordance with the law.
    • The Customer can make a privacy complaint by contacting the Supplier via e-mail. The Supplier will respond to that complaint within seven (7) days of receipt and will take all reasonable steps to make a decision as to the complaint within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint. In the event that the Customer is not satisfied with the resolution provided, the Customer can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.

 

  1. Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2009

    • At the Supplier’s sole discretion, if there are any disputes or claims for unpaid Goods and/or Services then the provisions of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2009 may apply.
    • Nothing in this Contract is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any applicable provisions of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2009 of Tasmania, except to the extent permitted by the Act where applicable.

 

  1. Unpaid Seller’s Rights

    • Where the Customer has left any item with the Supplier for repair, modification, exchange or for the Supplier to perform any other service in relation to the item and the Supplier has not received or been tendered the whole of any monies owing to it by the Customer, the Supplier shall have, until all monies owing to the Supplier are paid:
      • a lien on the item; and
      • the right to retain or sell the item, such sale to be undertaken in accordance with any legislation applicable to the sale or disposal of uncollected goods.
    • The lien of the Supplier shall continue despite the commencement of proceedings, or judgment for any monies owing to the Supplier having been obtained against the Customer.

 

  1. Trusts

    • If the Customer at any time upon or subsequent to entering in to the Contract is acting in the capacity of trustee of any trust (“Trust”) then whether or not the Supplier may have notice of the Trust, the Customer covenants with the Supplier as follows:
      • the Contract extends to all rights of indemnity which the Customer now or subsequently may have against the Trust and the trust fund;
      • the Customer has full and complete power and authority under the Trust to enter into the Contract and the provisions of the Trust do not purport to exclude or take away the right of indemnity of the Customer against the Trust or the trust fund. The Customer will not release the right of indemnity or commit any breach of trust or be a party to any other action which might prejudice that right of indemnity.
      • The Customer will not without consent in writing of the Supplier (the Supplier will not unreasonably withhold consent), cause, permit, or suffer to happen any of the following events;
        • the removal, replacement or retirement of the Customer as trustee of the Trust;
        • any alteration to or variation of the terms of the Trust;
        • any advancement or distribution of capital of the Trust; or
        • any resettlement of the trust property.

 

  1. General

    • The failure by either party to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect that party’s right to subsequently enforce that provision. If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected, prejudiced or impaired.
    • These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of Tasmania in which the Supplier has its principal place of business, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in that state.
    • Subject to clause 15 the Supplier shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Customer for any indirect and/or consequential loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Customer arising out of a breach by the Supplier of these terms and conditions (alternatively the Supplier’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods).
    • The Supplier may licence and/or assign all or any part of its rights and/or obligations under this Contract without the Customer’s consent.
    • The Customer cannot licence or assign without the written approval of the Supplier.
    • The Supplier may elect to subcontract out any part of the Services but shall not be relieved from any liability or obligation under this Contract by so doing. Furthermore, the Customer agrees and understands that they have no authority to give any instruction to any of the Supplier’s sub-contractors without the authority of the Supplier.
    • The Customer agrees that the Supplier may amend their general terms and conditions for subsequent future contracts with the Customer by disclosing such to the Customer in writing. These changes shall be deemed to take effect from the date on which the Customer accepts such changes, or otherwise at such time as the Customer makes a further request for the Supplier to provide Goods to the Customer.
    • Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party.
    • Both parties warrant that they have the power to enter into this Contract and have obtained all necessary authorisations to allow them to do so, they are not insolvent and that this Contract creates binding and valid legal obligations on them.
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