Terms

Definition and Construction

"The Seller" shall mean King Scientific, any associated company or subsidiary thereof or any duly appointed agent.

These conditions shall be deemed to be incorporated in any contract between a Buyer and the Seller and shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of English law prevailing at on or after the day any order has been accepted by the Seller.

Any disputes which may arise in relation to a contract shall be referred to a single arbitrator (who shall act as an expert and not as an arbitrator) in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1950 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force: the decisions of such arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties to the contract in dispute and his fees shall be borne by the party who appointed him.

Section 1: Applicable to all Orders

1.1 Acceptance: All orders received shall be understood to be placed in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of Business. In accepting proprietary goods delivered by the Seller the Buyer shall be deemed to accept the Manufacturers Terms and Conditions of Business as if the Buyer was dealing direct with the Manufacturer in addition to the conditions contained herein so far as applicable. Any other terms of business are excluded and no variation of these terms and conditions shall bind the Seller unless made in writing and signed by a Director of the company with whom the order is placed. We reserve the right to refuse an order for any reason

1.2 Goods on Approval: Where the Seller has agreed with the Buyer to supply goods to the Buyer for the Buyers approval prior to acceptance then if the Buyer decides he does not require the goods he must return them at his own expense to the Seller in good order and condition within 14 days of receipt failing which the Buyer shall be deemed to have accepted the goods in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof and shall be bound to pay for the same accordingly.

1.3 Prices: All quoted and printed prices are ex warehouse unless expressly specified to the contrary and are subject to alteration without notice. The Seller reserves the right to invoice goods at prices prevailing at the date of despatch plus value added tax (if appropriate) at the appropriate rate. See also Section 2: UK Orders

1.4 Quotations: All quotations are subject to confirmation. The right is reserved to correct any errors or omission and to re-quote at prices prevailing at the date of despatch in accordance with Section 1.3 hereof. Where the price of goods are under the Seller's direct control the Seller will, unless otherwise stated, hold quoted prices (or re-quoted prices, as the case may be) firm provided an order is received within 28 days from the date of the quotation but subject nevertheless to subsequent variation in accordance with Section 1.3 hereof.

1.6 Delay: Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to delivery dates, delay or failure to maintain a delivery date shall not entitle the Buyer to rescind or cancel any order or withhold any payment that may be due.

1.7 Additional Charges: In view of the cost of servicing and handling small orders, the Seller reserves the right to apply a minimum order charge in its absolute discretion.

1.8 Cancellation: The Seller shall be under no obligation to accept amendment, cancellation or rescission of any order or any part thereof, but may nevertheless agree in writing to such amendment, cancellation or rescission upon whatever terms and conditions it chooses to impose.

1.9 Return Goods: Items correctly supplied against an order but subsequently returned as no longer required or cancelled too late to halt delivery, at the discretion of the Seller may be returned for credit providing the goods are in an unused condition and in the original packing. A restocking charge will be levied for this service. Before returning any goods to our warehouse, approval for such action must be first obtained from an identified member of our sales/customer service staff who will take down details over the telephone in event of our agreeing to the return, you will be given a unique clearance number. This clearance number must accompany any goods returned and be included in any paperwork sent to us. If you omit to include this number the returned goods will not be accepted by King Scientific and will be returned to you at your expense. All returned goods should be in their original packaging wherever possible and must include all accessories e.g. AC/DC adapters. If the goods are being returned because they are faulty or require repair and have been used then the user must complete a Safety Clearance Certificate and send this back with the goods. Once approval for return has been given the goods must be received by us within three weeks.

1.10 Warranty: Goods are only guaranteed to the extent of the guarantee (if any) given to the Seller by the actual manufacturers, all other conditions, statements and warranties, express or implied, statutory or otherwise on the part of the Seller are hereby excluded.

Section 2: UK Orders

2.1 All prices shown in this catalogue are net ex works inclusive of VAT. The seller reserves the right to vary such prices at any time where currency fluctuations, changes in duty or Material costs have occurred. Any typographical, clerical or other errors may be corrected without liability on behalf of the seller.

2.2 Terms of Payment: Payment for all orders must be made by credit card unless terms have been previously agreed. Credit Card payments will not be processed until goods are despatched.

2.3 Carriage: Unless otherwise agreed and stated in writing the Seller reserves the right to charge for carriage irrespective of the mode of delivery.

2.4 Cases and Containers: These, where chargeable, will be invoiced to the Buyer and will only be credited if returned in a condition acceptable to the Seller and with carriage paid to the Seller's warehouse within 30 days from receipt by the Buyer. Charges for cases and containers must not be deducted when paying invoices unless cancelled by a credit note.

2.5 Damage and/or Loss in Transit: All goods conveyed by transport other than the Seller's own shall be at the risk of the Buyer and no liability for loss of or damage to goods in transit is accepted by the Seller. Any carrier and the Seller must be notified in writing of any shortages, errors, breakages, loss or damage and such other notification must be received by the Seller and any carrier within 3 days of receipt of goods by the Buyer and of non-delivery within 14 days from the date of advice of despatch, this is an absolute requirement and failure to comply with these conditions will invalidate any claim.

Section 3: Export Orders

3.1 Orders: No order can be accepted unless all necessary arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the Seller regarding import and export licences and for the provision of payment.

3.2 Terms of Payment: Payment for all orders must be made in advance on a proforma invoice basis.

3.3 Delivery and Delay: All orders for overseas shipment are accepted in accordance with the conditions herein before contained, it being understood and agreed that delivery time is the Seller's estimate of the time by which it can have the necessary goods ready packed for shipment. The Seller cannot accept any responsibility for delays in despatch caused through non-availability of shipping space and/or other causes beyond its control.

3.4 Damage and/or Loss in Transit and Insurance:

The Seller accepts no responsibility for goods shipped uninsured and shall not be obliged to claim in respect of damage or loss where, at the Buyer's request, insurance arrangements have been made other than the Seller's own open cover with its insurers for the time being.

Unless the Seller is specifically instructed otherwise, goods will be insured only against loss or damage in transit for the C.I.F. value plus 10 per cent.

The following claims procedure must be complied with by the insured or their agents when cover is arranged with the Seller's Insurers:-

Report claims immediately to the Agent of the Insurer shown on the Insurance Certificate.

Claim on carrier, Port Authority or any negligent party for damage or omissions.

Apply immediately for survey in the docks by carrier's representative if any loss or damage is apparent at the docks.

In no circumstances give a clear receipt for goods when they are in doubtful condition except under written protest to that effect which protest must be endorsed upon the receipt together with a statement to the effect that such receipt is being given without prejudice to any rights of the Seller, the Buyer or the Insurers of either party whether such rights be expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise.

Give written notice to carrier's representative within three days of delivery if loss or damage was not apparent at time of delivery.

Send all correspondence to carrier or other negligent parties when submitting claim to the Insurers.

Extension of Cover will be necessary if the ordinary course of transit from ship to destination takes more than 60 days or if the Buyer interferes with the ordinary course of transit. The Seller's Insurers or their agents must be advised immediately in such circumstances and all additional premiums paid.

3.5 Import Licences: Where applicable, Buyer's order must specify the number, date of expiry and value of the Import Licence. It shall be the Buyer's responsibility to obtain all necessary Import Licences.

3.6 Bank Charges, Special Documentation, Fees & Duties: All consular and bank charges, import and customs duties and any taxes arising from or by virtue of the contract are the liability of the Buyer.

Section 4: Delivery Charges

Goods for delivery within the UK are despatched by the method we deem most appropriate. Where expedited delivery is required, please contact us first to ascertain cost.

For deliveries outside mainland UK we may contact you by e-mail on receipt of your order with details of any additional delivery charges. Export orders incur a minimum order surcharge is £20 for orders below £50. If payment is received by credit card there is a 2.5% charge on the total or £12.00 minimum surcharge. If payment is made by bank transfer, you are required to ensure that we receive the full amount (with no bank charges deducted from the payment we expect).

If this is not possible a bank handling charge of £15 will apply.