Clockwork Scenery Ltd – Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Services

1. Interpretation1.1 Definitions. In these Conditions, the following definitions apply:Business Day: a day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday) when banks in London are open for business.Commencement Date: has the meaning set out in clause 2.2.

Conditions: these terms and conditions as amended from time to time in accordance with clause 15.6.Contract: the contract between the Supplier and the Customer for the supply of Goods and/or Services in accordance with these Conditions.Customer: the person or firm who purchases the Goods and/or Services from the Supplier.Deliverables: the deliverables set out in the Order.Delivery Location: has the meaning set out in clause 4.1.Force Majeure Event: has the meaning given to it in clause 14.Goods: the goods (or any part of them) set out in the Order.Goods Specification: any specification for the Goods (including any relevant plans or drawings) that is agreed in writing by the Customer and the Supplier.Intellectual Property Rights: all patents, rights to inventions, utility models, copyright and related rights, trade marks, service marks, trade, business and domain names, rights in trade dress or get-up, rights in goodwill or to sue for passing off, unfair competition rights, rights in designs, rights in computer software, database right, topography rights, moral rights, rights in confidential information (including know-how and trade secrets) and any other intellectual property rights, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all applications for and renewals or extensions of such rights, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection in any part of the world.Order: the Customer's written acceptance of the Supplier's Quote.Quote: the Supplier’s formal quotation to the Customer for Good and/or Services.Services: the services, including the Deliverables, supplied by the Supplier to the Customer as set out in the Service Specification.Service Specification: the description or specification for the Services provided in writing by the Supplier to the Customer.Supplier: Clockwork Scenery Ltd registered in England and Wales with company number 08040283.Supplier Materials: has the meaning set out in clause 8.1(g).1.2 Construction. In these Conditions, the following rules apply:(a) a person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality);(b) any phrase introduced by the terms including, include, in particular or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms; and(c) a reference to writing or written includes faxes and e-mails.2. Basis of contract2.1 The Order constitutes an offer by the Customer to purchase Goods and/or Services in accordance with these Conditions.2.2 The Order shall only be deemed to be accepted when the Supplier issues written acceptance of the Order at which point and on which date the Contract shall come into existence (Commencement Date).2.3 The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. The Customer acknowledges that it has not relied on any statement, promise or representation made or given by or on behalf of the Supplier which is not set out in the Contract.2.4 Any samples, drawings, descriptive matter or advertising issued by the Supplier and any descriptions of the Goods or illustrations or descriptions of the Services contained in the Supplier's catalogues or brochures are issued or published for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the Services and/or Goods described in them. They shall not form part of the Contract or have any contractual force.2.5 These Conditions apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms that the Customer seeks to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing.2.6 Any quotation given by the Supplier shall not constitute an offer, and is only valid for a period of 14 Business Days from its date of issue.2.7 All of these Conditions shall apply to the supply of both Goods and Services except where application to one or the other is specified.3. Goods3.1 The Goods are described in the Goods Specification.3.2 To the extent that the Goods are to be manufactured in accordance with a Goods Specification supplied by the Customer, the Customer shall indemnify the Supplier against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including any direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, loss of reputation and all interest, penalties and legal and other professional costs and expenses) suffered or incurred by the Supplier in connection with any claim made against the Supplier for actual or alleged infringement of a third party's intellectual property rights arising out of or in connection with the Supplier's use of the Goods Specification. This clause clause 3.2 shall survive termination of the Contract.3.3 The Supplier reserves the right to amend Goods Specification if required by any applicable statutory, regulatory or practical requirements related to their manufacture.4. Delivery of Goods4.1 The Supplier shall deliver the Goods to the location set out in the Order or such other location as the parties may agree (Delivery Location) at any time after the Supplier notifies the Customer that the Goods are ready and delivery of the Goods shall be completed on the Goods' arrival at the Delivery Location.4.2 Any dates quoted for delivery of the Goods are approximate only, and the time of delivery is not of the essence. The Supplier shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Goods that is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.4.3 If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods, its liability shall be limited to the costs and expenses incurred by the Customer in obtaining replacement goods of similar description and quality in the cheapest market available, less the price of the Goods. The Supplier shall have no liability for any failure to deliver the Goods to the extent that such failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions for the Goods or any relevant instruction related to the supply of the Goods.4.4 If the Customer fails to accept or take delivery of the Goods within three Business Days of the Supplier notifying the Customer that the Goods are ready, then except where such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event or by the Supplier's failure to comply with its obligations under the Contract in respect of the Goods:(a) delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to have been completed at 9.00 am on the fourth Business Day following the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready; and(b) the Supplier shall store the Goods until delivery takes place, and charge the Customer for all related costs and expenses (including insurance).4.5 If ten Business Days after the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready for delivery the Customer has not accepted or taken delivery of them, the Supplier may resell or otherwise dispose of part or all of the Goods.5. Quality of Goods5.1 The Supplier warrants that on delivery the Goods shall conform with their description and any applicable Goods Specification.5.2 The Supplier shall not be liable for the Goods' failure to comply with the warranty in clause 5.1 if:(a) the Customer makes any further use of such Goods after giving written notice of a defect to the Supplier;(b) the defect arises because the Customer failed to follow the Supplier's oral or written instructions as to the storage, installation, commissioning, use or maintenance of the Goods or (if there are none) good trade practice;(c) the defect arises as a result of the Supplier following any drawing, design or Goods Specification supplied by the Customer;(d) the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of the Supplier;(e) the defect arises as a result of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, or abnormal working conditions;(f) the Goods differ from the Goods Specification as a result of changes made to ensure they comply with applicable statutory or regulatory standards.5.3 Except as provided in this clause 5, the Supplier shall have no liability to the Customer in respect of the Goods' failure to comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.16. Title and risk6.1 The risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer on completion of delivery and title to the Goods shall not pass to the Customer until the Supplier has received payment in full (in cash or cleared funds) for the Goods and any other Goods or Services provided to the Customer for which payment has become due.7. Supply of Services7.1 The Supplier shall provide the Services to the Customer in accordance with the Service Specification in all material respects.7.2 The Supplier shall use all reasonable endeavours to meet any performance dates for the Services specified in the Order, but any such dates shall be estimates only and time shall not be of the essence for the performance of the Services.7.3 The Supplier shall have the right to make any changes to the Services which are necessary to comply with any applicable law or safety requirement, or which do not materially affect the nature or quality of the Services, and the Supplier shall notify the Customer in any such event.7.4 The Supplier warrants to the Customer that the Services will be provided using reasonable care and skill.8. Customer's obligations8.1 The Customer shall:(a) ensure that the terms of the Order and (if submitted by the Customer) the Goods Specification are complete and accurate;(b) co-operate with the Supplier in all matters relating to the Services;(c) provide the Supplier, its employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors, with access to the Customer's premises, office accommodation and other facilities as reasonably required by the Supplier to provide the Services;(d) provide the Supplier with such information and materials as the Supplier may reasonably require to supply the Services, and ensure that such information is accurate in all material respects;(e) prepare the Customer's premises for the supply of the Goods or Services;(f) obtain and maintain all necessary licences, permissions and consents which may be required for the Services before the date on which the Services are to start; and(g) keep and maintain all materials, equipment, documents and other property of the Supplier (Supplier Materials) at the Customer's premises in safe custody at its own risk, maintain the Supplier Materials in good condition until returned to the Supplier, and not dispose of or use the Supplier Materials other than in accordance with the Supplier's written instructions or authorisation.8.2 If the Supplier's performance of any of its obligations in respect of the Services is prevented or delayed by any act or omission by the Customer or failure by the Customer to perform any relevant obligation (Customer Default):(a) the Supplier shall without limiting its other rights or remedies have the right to suspend performance of the Services until the Customer remedies the Customer Default, and to rely on the Customer Default to relieve it from the performance of any of its obligations to the extent the Customer Default prevents or delays the Supplier's performance of any of its obligations;(b) the Supplier shall not be liable for any costs or losses sustained or incurred by the Customer arising directly or indirectly from the Supplier's failure or delay to perform any of its obligations as set out in this clause 8.2; and(c) the Customer shall reimburse the Supplier on written demand for any costs or losses sustained or incurred by the Supplier arising directly or indirectly from the Customer Default.9. Charges and payment9.1 The price for Goods and Services shall be the price set out in the Order. The price of the Goods is exclusive of all costs and charges of packaging, insurance, transport or delivery of the Goods or Services.9.2 The Supplier reserves the right to:(a) increase the price of the Goods or Services, by giving notice to the Customer at any time before delivery, to reflect any increase in the cost of the Goods or Services to the Supplier that is due to:(i) any factor beyond the control of the Supplier (including additional transport costs, increases in taxes and duties, and increases in labour, materials and other manufacturing costs);(ii) any request by the Customer to change the delivery date(s), quantities or types of Goods ordered, or the Goods Specification; or(iii) any delay caused by any instructions of the Customer in respect of the Goods or failure of the Customer to give the Supplier adequate or accurate information or instructions in respect of the Goods.9.3 In respect of Goods and Services, the Supplier shall invoice the Customer 50% on confirmation of the Order and the remainder on or after completion of delivery as agreed between the parties from time to time.9.4 The Customer shall pay each invoice submitted by the Supplier:(a) within 14 days of the date of the invoice; and(b) in full and in cleared funds to a bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier, andtime for payment shall be of the essence of the Contract.9.5 All amounts payable by the Customer under the Contract are exclusive of amounts in respect of value added tax chargeable from time to time (VAT). Without limiting any other right or remedy of the Supplier, if the Customer fails to make any payment due to the Supplier under the Contract by the due date for payment (Due Date), the Supplier shall have the right to charge interest on the overdue amount at the rate of 8 per cent per annum above the then current HSBC's base rate accruing on a daily basis from the Due Date until the date of actual payment of the overdue amount, whether before or after judgment, and compounding quarterly.9.6 The Customer shall pay all amounts due under the Contract in full without any deduction or withholding except as required by law and the Customer shall not be entitled to assert any credit, set-off or counterclaim against the Supplier in order to justify withholding payment of any such amount in whole or in part. The Supplier may, without limiting its other rights or remedies, set off any amount owing to it by the Customer against any amount payable by the Supplier to the Customer.10. Intellectual property rights10.1 All Intellectual Property Rights in or arising out of or in connection with the Services shall be owned by the Supplier.10.2 The Customer acknowledges that, in respect of any third party Intellectual Property Rights in the Services, the Customer's use of any such Intellectual Property Rights is conditional on the Supplier obtaining a written licence from the relevant licensor on such terms as will entitle the Supplier to license such rights to the Customer.10.3 All Supplier Materials are the exclusive property of the Supplier.11. Limitation of liability: THE CUSTOMER'S ATTENTION IS PARTICULARLY DRAWN TO THIS CLAUSE11.1 Nothing in these Conditions shall limit or exclude the Supplier's liability for:(a) death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or the negligence of its employees, agents or subcontractors;(b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;(c) breach of the terms implied by section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (title and quiet possession);(d) breach of the terms implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (title and quiet possession); or(e) defective products under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.11.2 Subject to clause 11.1:(a) the Supplier shall under no circumstances whatever be liable to the Customer, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, for any loss of profit, or any indirect or consequential loss arising under or in connection with the Contract ; and(b) the Supplier's total liability to the Customer in respect of all other losses arising under or in connection with the Contract, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed the amount paid to the Supplier for the provision of Goods and Services under the Order.11.3 The terms implied by sections 13 to 15 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the terms implied by sections 3 to 5 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from the Contract.11.4 This clause 11 shall survive termination of the Contract.12. Termination12.1 Without limiting its other rights or remedies, each party may terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the other party if:(a) the other party commits a material breach of its obligations under this Contract and (if such breach is remediable) fails to remedy that breach within 14 days after receipt of notice in writing of the breach;(b) the other party suspends, or threatens to suspend, payment of its debts or is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or admits inability to pay its debts; or(c) the other party suspends, threatens to suspend, ceases or threatens to cease to carry on, all or substantially the whole of its business.12.2 Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may terminate the Contract:(a) by giving the Customer one month’s written notice;(b) with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer if the Customer fails to pay any amount due under this Contract on the due date for payment.12.3 Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier shall have the right to suspend the supply of Services or all further deliveries of Goods under the Contract or any other contract between the Customer and the Supplier if:(a) the Customer fails to make pay any amount due under this Contract on the due date for payment; or(b) the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 12.1(b) or clause 12.1(c), or the Supplier reasonably believes that the Customer is about to become subject to either of them.13. Consequences of terminationOn termination of the Contract for any reason:(a) the Customer shall immediately pay to the Supplier all of the Supplier's outstanding unpaid invoices and interest and, in respect of Services supplied but for which no invoice has yet been submitted, the Supplier shall submit an invoice, which shall be payable by the Customer immediately on receipt;(b) the Customer shall return all of the Supplier Materials and any Deliverables which have not been fully paid for. If the Customer fails to do so, then the Supplier may enter the Customer's premises and take possession of them. Until they have been returned, the Customer shall be solely responsible for their safe keeping and will not use them for any purpose not connected with this Contract;(c) the accrued rights and remedies of the parties as at termination shall not be affected, including the right to claim damages in respect of any breach of the Contract which existed at or before the date of termination or expiry; and(d) clauses which expressly or by implication have effect after termination shall continue in full force and effect.14. Force majeure14.1 For the purposes of this Contract, Force Majeure Event means an event beyond the reasonable control of the Supplier including but not limited to strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving the workforce of the party or any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.14.2 The Supplier shall not be liable to the Customer as a result of any delay or failure to perform its obligations under this Contract as a result of a Force Majeure Event.14.3 If the Force Majeure Event prevents the Supplier from providing any of the Services and/or Goods for more than two weeks, the Supplier shall, without limiting its other rights or remedies, have the right to terminate this Contract immediately by giving written notice to the Customer.15. General15.1 Assignment and subcontracting.(a) The Supplier may at any time assign, transfer, charge, subcontract or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights under the Contract and may subcontract or delegate in any manner any or all of its obligations under the Contract to any third party.(b) The Customer shall not, without the prior written consent of the Supplier, assign, transfer, charge, subcontract or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under the Contract.15.2 Notices. Any notice or other communication required to be given to a party under or in connection with this Contract shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the other party personally or sent by prepaid first-class post, recorded delivery or by commercial courier, at its registered office (if a company) or (in any other case) its principal place of business, or sent by email to the other party's main email address.15.3 Severance.(a) If a court or any other competent authority finds that any provision of the Contract (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision shall, to the extent required, be deemed deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of the Contract shall not be affected.(b) If any invalid, unenforceable or illegal provision of the Contract would be valid, enforceable and legal if some part of it were deleted, the provision shall apply with the minimum modification necessary to make it legal, valid and enforceable.15.4 No partnership or agency. Nothing in the Contract is intended to, or shall be deemed to, constitute a partnership or joint venture of any kind between any of the parties, nor constitute any party the agent of another party for any purpose. No party shall have authority to act as agent for, or to bind, the other party in any way.15.5 Third parties. A person who is not a party to the Contract shall not have any rights under or in connection with it.15.6 Variation. Except as set out in these Conditions, any variation, including the introduction of any additional terms and conditions, to the Contract shall only be binding when agreed in writing and signed by the Supplier.15.7 Governing law and jurisdiction. This Contract, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, English law, and the parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.