Terms & Conditions B2B

The customer’s attention is drawn in particular to the provisions of clause 9.

1. INTERPRETATION

1.1 Definitions

 “Account”

the Customer’s individual account with the Supplier which has its own Payment Terms;

“Business Day”

a day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday) when banks in London are open for business;

“Conditions”

the terms and conditions set out in this document as amended from time to time in accordance with clause 11.3;

“Contract”

the contract between the Supplier and the Customer for the sale and purchase of the Goods in accordance with these Conditions;

“Customer”

the person or firm who purchases the Goods from the Supplier;

“Force Majeure Event”

an event or circumstance beyond a party’s reasonable control;

“Goods”

the goods (or any part of them) set out in the Order;

“Order”

any instruction from the Customer to the Supplier to purchase Goods (howsoever received and including, but not limited to, via purchase order form, automated order, email, telephone or fax);

“Payment Terms”

the price of the Goods and terms of payment agreed between the Customer and the Supplier from time to time in writing, which apply to the Customer’s Orders;

“Supplier”

PET MUNCHIES LIMITED (registered in England and Wales with company number 06470709).

1.2 Interpretation:

1.2.1     a reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to such statute or
provision as amended or re-enacted. A reference to a statute or statutory provision includes any subordinate legislation made under that statute or statutory provision, as amended or re-enacted.

1.2.2    any phrase introduced by the terms includingincludein particular or any
similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms.

1.2.3    a reference to writing or written includes emails.

2. BASIS OF CONTRACT

2.1       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.

2.2       The Order constitutes an offer by the Customer to purchase the Goods in accordance with these Conditions. The Customer is responsible for ensuring that the terms of the Order are complete and accurate.

2.3       The Order shall only be deemed to be accepted the earlier of:

2.3.1    the Supplier issuing an acknowledgement of the Order;

2.3.2    the Supplier issuing an invoice for the Order; or

2.3.3    the Goods being delivered to the Customer, at which point the Contract shall come into existence.

2.4       For the avoidance of doubt, excluding where the Supplier accepts to supply the Goods under clause 2.3:

2.4.1    the Supplier does not have any obligation to supply the Customer with any
Goods, regardless of whether the Customer has an Account with the Supplier or not; and

2.4.2    the Supplier is free to decline any Order.

2.5       The Customer waives any right it might otherwise have to rely on any term endorsed upon, delivered with or contained in any documents of the Customer that is inconsistent with these Conditions.

2.6       Any samples, drawings, descriptive matter or advertising produced by the Supplier and any descriptions or illustrations contained in the Supplier’s catalogues or brochures are produced for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the Goods referred to in them. They shall not form part of the Contract nor have any contractual force.

2.7      A quotation for the Goods given by the Supplier shall not constitute an offer. A quotation shall only be valid for a period of 7 Business Days from its date of issue, provided it has not been withdrawn by the Supplier.

3. GOODS 

3.1      The Goods are described on the Supplier’s website http://pet-munchies.com.

3.2      To the extent that the Goods are to be manufactured in accordance with any 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 specification. This clause 3.2 shall survive termination of the Contract.

3.3      The Supplier reserves the right to amend the specification of the Goods if required by any applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.

3.4      The Customer will not without the Supplier’s written consent make or give any condition, promise, representation, warranty or guarantee:

3.4.1      on behalf of the Supplier; or

3.4.2      in relation to the Products.

3.5      The Customer agrees that it will only use the Supplier’s authorised images when advertising, promoting and selling the Products to its customers. The Supplier will provide such images to the Customer on request.

3.6      If clause 4.3 applies, save as expressly agreed otherwise in writing between the parties, sale of the Products is on an Ex Works (EXW) basis (as per the Incoterms 2010 or for time to time in force). For the avoidance of doubt, unless otherwise stated, if there is any conflict between the Ex Works (EXW) Incoterms 2010 (or other version for time to time in force) and these terms and conditions, these terms and conditions shall prevail.

4. DELIVERY 

4.1      The Customer shall comply with the terms of the delivery note attached to the Goods and, if required, shall return or make any packaging materials available for collection in accordance with the delivery note.

4.2      The Order shall provide that either:

4.2.1    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; or

4.2.2    the Customer shall collect the Goods from Compass House, Eastways, Witham, Essex CM8 3YQ or such other location as may be advised by the Supplier (“Collection Location”) within seven Business Days of the Supplier notifying the Customer that the Goods are ready.

4.3      If the Delivery Location is outside of the UK, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing between the parties, delivery shall be Ex Works (EXW) Compass House, Eastways, Witham, Essex CM8 3YQ (as per the Incoterms 2010 or for time to time in force).

4.4      Except where clause 4.3 applies, if the Goods are being:

4.4.1   delivered by the Supplier under clause 4.2.1, delivery is completed on the completion of unloading of the Goods at the Delivery Location; or

4.4.2   collected by the Customer under clause 4.2.2, delivery is completed on the completion of loading of the Goods at the Collection Location.

4.5      Any dates quoted for delivery 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.

4.6      Any:

4.6.1 partial non-delivery must be notified in writing to the Supplier as soon as possible by the Customer and in any event, within three Business Days of the date of the invoice for the Goods; and

4.6.2    total non-delivery must be notified in writing to the Supplier as soon as possible by the Customer and in any event, within seven Business Days of the date of the invoice for the Goods.

4.7      Subject to the Customer complying with clause 4.6 and excluding where clause 4.10 applies, if the Supplier fails to deliver:

4.7.1    some, but not all, of the Goods:

4.7.1.1  the Supplier’s liability shall be limited to:

(a) making good the shortfall within a reasonable time; or

(b) if the relevant invoice has not been paid, issuing a credit note for the non-delivered Goods at the pro-rata charge to the Customer for the non-delivered Goods; or

(c) if the relevant invoice has been paid, refunding the pro-rata amount paid for the non-delivered Goods.

4.7.2 all of the Goods:

4.7.2.1 the Supplier’s liability shall be limited to the costs and expenses incurred by the Customer in obtaining replacement Goods of a similar description and quality in the cheapest market available, less the price of the Goods.

4.8     If the Customer fails to take delivery of the Goods or accept delivery of the Goods within seven 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 the Supplier’s failure to comply with its obligations under the Contract:

4.8.1   delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to have been completed at 9.00 am on the seventh Business Day after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready; and

4.8.2   the Supplier shall store the Goods until delivery takes place, and charge the Customer for all related costs and expenses (including insurance).

4.9     If ten Business Days after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready for delivery the Customer has not taken or accepted delivery of them, the Supplier may resell or otherwise dispose of part or all of the Goods and, after deducting reasonable storage and selling costs, account to the Customer for any excess over the price the Customer has paid for the Goods (if any) or charge the Customer for any shortfall below the price of the Goods.

4.10     If the Supplier delivers up to and including 5% more or less than the quantity of Goods ordered the Customer may not reject them, but on receipt of notice from the Customer that the wrong quantity of Goods was delivered, a pro rata adjustment shall be made to the Order invoice.

4.11     The Supplier may deliver the Goods by instalments, which shall be invoiced and paid for separately. Any delay in delivery or defect in an instalment shall not entitle the Customer to cancel any other instalment.

5. QUALITY 

5.1     The Supplier warrants that on delivery the Goods shall be of a satisfactory quality (within the meaning of the Sale of Goods Act 1979).

5.2      Subject to clause 5.3, if:

5.2.1   the Customer gives notice in writing to the Supplier within a reasonable time of discovery that some or all of the Goods do not comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1;

5.2.2   the Supplier is given a reasonable opportunity of examining such Goods; and

5.2.3   the Customer (if asked to do so by the Supplier) returns such Goods to the Supplier’s place of business at the Customer’s cost,

the Supplier shall, at its option, replace the defective Goods, or refund the price of the defective Goods in full.

5.3    The Supplier shall not be liable for the Goods’ failure to comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1 in any of the following events:

5.3.1  the Customer makes any further use of such Goods after giving notice in accordance with clause 5.2;

5.3.2  the defect arises because the Customer failed to follow the Supplier’s oral or written instructions as to the storage or use of the Goods or (if there are none) good trade practice regarding the same;

5.3.3  the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of the Supplier;

5.3.4  the defect arises as a result of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, or abnormal storage or working conditions; or

5.3.5  the Goods differ from their description as a result of changes made to ensure they comply with applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.

5.4     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 5.1.

5.5     The terms implied by sections 13 to 15 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from the Contract.

5.6     These Conditions shall apply to any repaired or replacement Goods supplied by the Supplier.

6. TITLE AND RISK 

6.1     The risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer on completion of delivery under clause 4.4 or, if clause 4.3 applies, shall pass in accordance with Ex Works (EXW) (as per the Incoterms 2010 or for time to time in force) (unless expressly otherwise agreed in writing between the parties).

6.2     Title to the Goods shall not pass to the Customer until the earlier of:

6.2.1   the Supplier receives payment in full (in cash or cleared funds) for the Goods, in which case title to the Goods shall pass at the time of payment; or

6.2.2   the Customer resells the Goods, in which case title to the Goods shall pass to the Customer at the time specified in clause 6.4.

6.3      Until title to the Goods has passed to the Customer, the Customer shall:

6.3.1   store the Goods separately from all other goods held by the Customer so that they remain readily identifiable as the Supplier’s property;

6.3.2   not remove, deface or obscure any identifying mark or packaging on or relating to the Goods;

6.3.3   maintain the Goods in satisfactory condition and keep them insured against all risks for their full price from the date of delivery;

6.3.4   notify the Supplier immediately if it becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.1; and

6.3.5    give the Supplier such information relating to the Goods as the Supplier may require from time to time.

6.4      Subject to clause 6.5, the Customer may resell or use the Goods in the ordinary course of its business (but not otherwise) before the Supplier receives payment for the Goods. However, if the Customer resells the Goods before that time:

6.4.1    it does so as principal and not as the Supplier’s agent; and

6.4.2    title to the Goods shall pass from the Supplier to the Customer immediately before the time at which resale by the Customer occurs.

6.5      If, before title to the Goods passes to the Customer, the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.1, then, without limiting any other right or remedy the Supplier may have:

6.5.1   the Customer’s right to resell the Goods or use them in the ordinary course of its business ceases immediately; and

6.5.2    the Supplier may at any time:

6.5.2.1  require the Customer to deliver up all Goods in its possession that have not been resold, or irrevocably incorporated into another product; and

6.5.2.2   if the Customer fails to do so promptly, enter any premises of the Customer or of any third party where the Goods are stored in order to recover them.

7. PRICE AND PAYMENT 

7.1      The price of the Goods shall be as set out in the Payment Terms, , or, if no price has been agreed under the Payment Terms, the price set out in the Supplier’s published price list in force as at the date of delivery, in either case, minus any discounts agreed in advance and in writing by the Supplier in respect of the relevant Goods.

7.2      The Supplier may, by giving notice to the Customer at any time before delivery, increase the price of the Goods to reflect any increase in the cost of the Goods that is due to:

7.2.1    any factor beyond the Supplier’s control (including foreign exchange fluctuations, increases in taxes and duties, and increases in labour, materials and other manufacturing costs);

7.2.2    any request by the Customer to change the delivery date(s), quantities or types of Goods ordered; or

7.2.3    any delay caused by any instructions of the Customer or failure of the Customer to give the Supplier adequate or accurate information or instructions,

otherwise, the Supplier reserves the right to increase its prices under the Payment Terms by giving the Customer 8 weeks’ written notice.

7.3     The price of the Goods:

7.3.1 excludes amounts in respect of value added tax (VAT), which the Customer shall additionally be liable to pay to the Supplier at the prevailing rate, subject to the receipt of a valid VAT invoice; and

7.3.2   (unless otherwise stated in the Payment Terms) excludes the costs and charges of packaging, insurance and transport of the Goods, which shall be invoiced to the Customer.

7.4      The Supplier will invoice the Customer in accordance with the Payment Terms.

7.5      The Customer shall pay the invoice in accordance with the Payment Terms. Payment shall be made to the bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier. Time for payment is of the essence.

7.6      If the Customer fails to make any payment due to the Supplier under the Contract by the due date for payment, then the Customer shall pay interest on the overdue amount at the rate of 4% per annum above the Bank of England’s base rate from time to time. Such interest shall accrue on a daily basis from the due date until actual payment of the overdue amount, whether before or after judgment. The Customer shall pay the interest together with the overdue amount.

7.7     The Customer shall pay all amounts due under the Contract in full without any set-off, counterclaim, deduction or withholding (except for any deduction or withholding required by law). The Supplier may at any time, without limiting any other rights or remedies it may have, set off any amount owing to it by the Customer against any amount payable by the Supplier to the Customer.

8. TERMINATION 

8.1     Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may terminate this Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer if:

8.1.1   the Customer commits a material breach of any term of the Contract and (if such a breach is remediable) fails to remedy that breach within 14 days of that party being notified in writing to do so;

8.1.2   the Customer takes any step or action in connection with its entering administration, provisional liquidation or any composition or arrangement with its creditors (other than in relation to a solvent restructuring), being wound up (whether voluntarily or by order of the court, unless for the purpose of a solvent restructuring), having a receiver appointed to any of its assets or ceasing to carry on business or, if the step or action is taken in another jurisdiction, in connection with any analogous procedure in the relevant jurisdiction;

8.1.3  the Customer suspends, threatens to suspend, ceases or threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or

8.1.4  the Customer’s financial position deteriorates to such an extent that in the Supplier’s opinion the Customer’s capability to adequately fulfil its obligations under the Contract has been placed in jeopardy.

8.2     Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may suspend provision of the Goods under the Contract or any other contract between the Customer and the Supplier if the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.1.1 to clause 8.1.4, or the Supplier reasonably believes that the Customer is about to become subject to any of them, or if the Customer fails to pay any amount due under this Contract on the due date for payment.

8.3    Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer if the Customer fails to pay any amount due under the Contract on the due date for payment.

8.4    On termination of the Contract for any reason the Customer shall immediately pay to the Supplier all of the Supplier’s outstanding unpaid invoices and interest.

8.5    Termination of the Contract shall not affect any of the parties’ rights and remedies that have accrued as at termination, including the right to claim damages in respect of any breach of this Contract that existed at or before the date of termination.

8.6    Any provision of the Contract that expressly or by implication is intended to come into or continue in force on or after termination shall remain in full force and effect.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 

9.1     Nothing in these Conditions shall limit or exclude the Supplier’s liability for:

9.1.1  death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or the negligence of its employees, agents or subcontractors (as applicable);

9.1.2   fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

9.1.3   breach of the terms implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979;

9.1.4   defective products under the Consumer Protection Act 1987; or

9.1.5   any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for the Supplier to exclude or restrict liability.

9.2      Subject to clause 9.1:

9.2.1   the Supplier shall under no circumstances whatsoever 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

9.2.2   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 100% of the value of the Goods.

10. FORCE MAJEURE 

Force majeure. Neither party shall be in breach of this Contract nor liable for delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations under this Contract if such delay or failure result from a Force Majeure Event. If the period of delay or non-performance continues for 2 months, the party not affected may terminate this Contract by giving 2 weeks written notice to the affected party.

11. GENERAL 

11.1      Assignment and other dealings. 

11.1.1   The Supplier may at any time assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under the Contract.

11.1.2   The Customer may not assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract, declare a trust over or deal in any other manner with any or all of its rights or obligations under the Contract without the prior written consent of the Supplier.

11.2      Entire agreement. 

11.2.1   This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and extinguishes all previous agreements, promises, assurances, warranties, representations and understandings between them, whether written or oral, relating to its subject matter.

11.2.2    Each party agrees that it shall have no remedies in respect of any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that is not set out in this Agreement. Each party agrees that it shall have no claim for innocent or negligent misrepresentation or negligent misstatement based on any statement in this Agreement.

11.3      Variation. No variation of this Contract shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the parties (or their authorised representatives).

11.4      Waiver. A waiver of any right or remedy is only effective if given in writing and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. A delay or failure to exercise, or the single or partial exercise of, any right or remedy shall not:

11.4.1    waive that or any other right or remedy; nor

11.4.2    prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

11.5       Severance. If any provision or part-provision of the Contract is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification to or deletion of a provision or part-provision under this clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the Contract.

11.6      Notices. 

11.6.1   Any notice or other communication given to a party under or in connection with the Contract shall be in writing, addressed to that party at its registered office (if it is a company) or its principal place of business (in any other case) or such other address as that party may have specified to the other party in writing in accordance with this clause, and shall be delivered personally, sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, commercial courier, or email to the parties most commonly used email address or the email address specified by that party to the other party in accordance with this clause.

11.6.2   A notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been received: if delivered personally, when left at the address referred to in clause 11.6.1; if sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the second Business Day after posting; if delivered by commercial courier, on the date and at the time that the courier’s delivery receipt is signed; or, if sent by email, one Business Day after transmission (provided no delivery failure notification has been received).

11.6.3   The provisions of this clause shall not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action.

11.7     Third party rights. No one other than a party to this Contract and their permitted assignees shall have any right to enforce any of its terms.

11.8     Governing law. The Contract, and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

11.9     Jurisdiction. Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with this Contract or its subject matter or formation.

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