Welcome to one of the Internet Sites of AB Technology (London) Limited on
the World Wide Web. AB Technology (London) Limited is a Business to Business
Office Machines and Service Supplier. We supply Office Equipment to
Businesses in the UK & Northern Ireland.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND
CONDITIONS CAREFULLY, AS THEY WILL GOVERN ANY CONTRACT FOR SALE WE ENTER
INTO WITH YOU UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING AND IN ADVANCE. WE SUGGEST
THAT YOU PRINT AND KEEP A COPY OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THESE
CONDITIONS OF SALE, GOODS RETURN AND PAYMENT TERMS ARE RELATIVE TO
TRANSACTIONS CONDUCTED BETWEEN AB TECHNOLOGY (LONDON) LIMITED AND PURCHASERS
BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS.
We will endeavour to be helpful and will
make every effort to ensure that you are completely satisfied. If you have a
question or complaint please email us at:
customerservices@abt-it.co.uk
1. Contract of Sale Formation
No contract shall be considered to be
formalised until a written identifiable order is placed by the Purchaser and
accepted by AB Technology (London) Limited. The Purchaser shall be deemed
thereafter to have contracted under these conditions. This Agreement
represents the entire agreement between the Purchaser and AB Technology
(London) Ltd. Each party warrants that no representation not recorded in
this Agreement has been made which has induced it to enter into this
Agreement. No failure, delay, relaxation or indulgence on the part of either
party in exercising any power or right conferred upon such party in this
Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such power or right. Any other
conditions, warranties and representations whatsoever made either orally or
in writing given expressly or implied shall be excluded from these terms and
conditions unless agreed, in advance, and in writing, by AB Technology
(London) Limited.
2. Cancellation
In the event of a Purchaser canceling a contract with AB
Technology (London) Limited after placing their purchase order and prior to
the delivery of goods, then AB Technology (London) Limited reserves the
right to levy a charge of up to 25% (twenty five per cent) of the full
amount of the contract. Any alterations, modification or variation of a
written order under the terms and conditions of this contract may only be
accepted by AB Technology (London) Limited when effected in writing and in
advance and with any charges resulting from such alterations, modification
or variation being levied for the account of the Purchaser. The Purchaser
may not cancel an order or portion thereof after delivery.
3. Price
All prices exclude delivery charges to the
UK mainland (subject to site survey) and also exclude VAT and are correct at
the time of the making of the contract with the Purchaser. Deliveries will
normally only be made to the ground floor for shredders and photocopiers
unless agreed, in advance, and in writing by AB Technology (London) Limited.
AB Technology (London) Limited reserves the right to modify prices. If
prices on the website are not correct due to any errors or omissions on our
part, we will inform you of the correct price and you will have the right to
amend or cancel your order. If an item’s correct price is higher than our
quoted price, we reserve the right to refuse or cancel any such orders
whether or not the order has been confirmed and your credit card charged.
However, we might at our discretion decide to honour the lower (incorrect)
price and send the item in order to avoid causing you any inconvenience. The
prices advertised on this Site are for orders placed through our site
facility and may differ from those listed in AB Technology catalogues.
4. Software
With regard to any software supplied
pursuant to this Agreement over which a third party holds title or other
rights, the software shall be supplied on the terms of the applicable
licence agreement.
5. Delivery & Title
Delivery or performance dates in relation
to the supply of products and services by AB Technology (London) Limited are
approximate only and, unless otherwise expressly stated, time is not of the
essence for delivery. AB Technology (London) Limited reserves the right to
make deliveries by installments. Delay in delivery or other default of any
delivery installments shall not relieve the Purchaser of their obligation to
accept and pay for the remaining delivery under the contract. All claims for
non-delivery shall be deemed null and void unless they are presented to AB
Technology (London) Limited within THREE DAYS of the intended delivery date
for each shipment. All claims shall be in writing and delivered by
facsimile, letter post, courier or other agreed acceptable means. AB
Technology (London) Limited reserves the right to require the Purchaser to
take delivery of the goods or services at the agreed time or where goods
cannot be accepted at these times, then to render invoices for goods and any
ancillary costs at that time. You will become responsible for the goods as
soon as we have delivered them to you. If you delay the delivery of the
goods to you, our responsibility for them ends at the time of the first
attempted delivery. Payment for all goods and services shall be made to AB
Technology (London) Limited within 30 days of the invoice date, where formal
credit arrangements have been previously agreed. Unless otherwise agreed in
writing and in advance, payment is required with cleared funds prior to
delivery of the goods ordered under contract.
6. Payment Terms
AB Technology (London) Limited accepts
payment by cheque, bank transfer or approved company debit or procurement
card within the terms of settlement agreed with the Purchaser. Where formal
credit arrangements have been applied for and approved by AB Technology
(London) Limited, invoices will be dated as at the date of shipment and
settlement will be made within 30 days following the invoice date. AB
Technology (London) Limited reserves the right to charge interest at the
rate of 2% per month from the date of the Invoice until payment is made
where settlement is overdue according to these terms.
7. Credit Arrangements
Purchasers wishing to apply to AB
Technology (London) Limited for credit arrangements should do so through the
careful completion of a formal credit application by a responsible company
representative. The credit application form can be found on the website.
These applications must be completed and acknowledged by AB Technology
(London) Limited before any credit facility may be operated. The approval of
such a facility by AB Technology (London) Limited is a prima facie
acknowledgement by the Purchaser that settlement will be within the 30 day
terms stated.
8. In Transit Damage
Unless otherwise specifically agreed in
writing and in advance by both parties all risk of loss or damage to the
goods from whatever cause arising shall be borne by the Purchaser from the
time of delivery to the common carrier. The Purchaser MUST inspect the
product immediately upon receipt. If it or any part of it does not operate
properly owing to damage in shipment a claim must be filed together with a
full report of the damage and forwarded to AB Technology (London) Limited.
This must be done within 72 HOURS OF RECEIPT. The forwarding of a copy of
the claim to AB Technology (London) Limited shall be for information
purposes only and shall not in any way be interpreted as an assumption of
responsibility by AB Technology (London) Limited or those of its agents for
any risks in shipment. All freight charges to and from AB Technology
(London) Limited’s premises shall be the sole responsibility of the
Purchaser unless otherwise agreed in writing and in advance.
If goods returned are not found to be
damaged, they will be returned to you and we reserve the right to charge you
for all carriage costs plus 25% of the value of the goods to cover our
administration costs.
9. Warranty & Guarantees
Where a manufacturer supplies a guarantee
specific to the product you have purchased, you must complete the product
registration and contact the manufacturer directly in the event of product
failure. Any warranty applicable to products sold by AB Technology (London)
Limited must be in writing and agreed with AB Technology (London) Limited at
the time of order.
All freight charges to and from AB Technology (London) Limited’s premises or
the manufacturer shall be the sole responsibility of the Purchaser unless
otherwise agreed in writing and in advance.
10. Credit for Returned Products
No products may be returned for credit
unless agreed by AB Technology (London) Limited in writing and in advance,
and any credit, if granted (in the absolute discretion of AB Technology
(London) Limited), will be subject to the deduction of handling charges,
cancellation charges (paragraph number 2) and to adjustment depending on the
condition of the products returned. The amount of such reduction or
adjustment to be determined by AB Technology (London) Limited in its
absolute discretion. Goods should be returned in their original packaging.
The responsibility for any damage to returned products during transit lies
with the Purchaser. Goods returned for any reason must be dispatched by the
Purchaser within SEVEN DAYS of receipt of the goods by them, according to
the date and time of original proof of delivery notice. Any returns after
seven days may not be credited according to the decision of AB Technology
(London) Limited. In accordance with those terms and conditions, the
Purchaser accepts the delay in returning goods for refund may invalidate any
credit being given by AB Technology (London) Limited. LEGIBLY SIGNED PROOF
OF COLLECTION OF GOODS REQUESTED FOR RETURN MUST BE FAXED THROUGH TO 0207
237 2344 FTAO PURCHASER SERVICES. Without the above proof of collection
returns and subsequent credits cannot be processed. Authorised returns of
products exclude special offers, individual configurations, opened software
packages, projection equipment, opened ink cartridges, toner and drums and
software (if the seal is broken). These procedures are provided so that
returns and credits might be dealt with efficiently and in accordance with
the customer care policy of AB Technology (London) Ltd. Failure by the
Purchaser to adhere to these procedures may invalidate claims that are not
in compliance. In any circumstance when replacement goods are delivered by
AB Technology (London) Limited and accepted by the Purchaser, with or
without a proof of delivery, then the Purchaser shall be responsible for
payment due in accordance with these terms and conditions whether or not the
goods are delivered under the original or a replacement Purchaser’s order
for the goods so replaced. All statutory rights are observed.
11. Liability
All shipping dates provided are
approximate and are based upon prompt receipt of all necessary information
from the Purchaser. AB Technology (London) Limited shall not be liable for
any delay including delivery or failure to manufacture due to Acts of God,
acts or defaults of the Purchaser, or source of supply or acts of Civil
Disobedience or Military Authority, or any other cause beyond AB Technology
(London) Limited's reasonable control. In the event of any such delay
arising from any one or more of the reasons provided herein the sole and
exclusive remedy of the Purchaser shall be to extend the date of delivery
for a period equal to the time lost by reason of delay. AB Technology
(London) Limited shall not be liable for and the Purchaser shall indemnify
AB Technology (London) Limited against any claim for loss or damage
sustained by third parties caused by AB Technology (London) Limited products
whilst in the possession of the Purchaser. AB Technology (London) Limited
excludes all liabilities not expressly included in this Agreement, and in
particular shall have no liability for destruction of or damage to any data,
any loss of profits, goodwill, revenue, production, anticipated savings, use
or contracts or any form of special, indirect or consequential losses
whatsoever including any arising from late delivery.
12. Technical Advice
AB Technology (London) Limited does not
accept responsibility for the specific purposes in which the product is
applied including but not limited to compatibility with other products.
TECHNICAL ADVICE FURNISHED OR RECOMMENDATION MADE BY AB TECHNOLOGY (LONDON)
LIMITED OR BY ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF AB TECHNOLOGY (LONDON) LIMITED
CONCERNING ANY USE OR APPLICATIONS OF ANY AB TECHNOLOGY (LONDON) LIMITED
PRODUCT FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT IS BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE BUT AB
TECHNOLOGY (LONDON) LIMITED MAKES NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN REGARD
THERETO NOR DOES AB TECHNOLOGY (LONDON) LIMITED IN ANY WAY REPRESENT THE
RESULTS, WHICH WILL BE OBTAINED BY INTEGRATING ITS PRODUCTS WITH PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED BY OTHER COMPANIES. The application and use of the product is
the total responsibility of the Purchaser.
13. Default of Payment
The property in the products shall remain
in AB Technology (London) Limited until all monies due to AB Technology
(London) Limited in respect therefore have been paid. Until full payment has
been made and title in the products passes to the Purchaser, the Purchaser
shall keep the products in a fiduciary capacity for AB Technology (London)
Limited and shall take all steps necessary to ensure that the same are kept
in a safe place and are properly insured to their full value while in the
Purchaser’s custody. Should the Purchaser default any payment due under any
contract AB Technology (London) Limited has the right without prejudice to
recover and remove from the Purchase’s premises the products to which the
default refers. The same shall also apply should the Purchaser become
bankrupt or insolvent or have a receiving order made against them or
compound with their creditors or carry on their business under a Receiver
for the benefit of their creditors. Any costs of such reclamations shall be
for the account of the Purchaser.
14. Alterations, Modifications and Variations
No Alterations, Modifications or
Variations of these Conditions of Sale, Return and Payment Terms shall be
effective or valid unless noted herein or contained in a separate written
document approved by AB Technology (London) Limited. OTHER STATEMENTS OF
ACTION BY SALESMEN REPRESENTATIVES OR OTHERS SHALL NOT BE VALID UNTIL SO
WRITTEN AND ACCEPTED. WHERE A FIXED PRICE IS AGREED, THE PURCHASER MUST
OBTAIN AB TECHNOLOGY (LONDON) LIMITED’S ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AS NO
RE-NEGOTIATION, RETURNS OR CREDIT WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THIS DOCUMENT.
15. Severability
If, and to the extent that, any of the
terms and conditions of the contract shall be determined by a court of law
to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable such term or condition shall to
that extent be severed from the remaining terms and conditions which shall
continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.
16. Law
This contract shall be subject to the laws
of England and construed in all respects as an English contract. If these
conditions of sale are being provided as part of a quotation the quotation
shall only be valid for SEVEN DAYS, or less if stated otherwise within the
quotation itself, from the date it is provided to any prospective Purchaser.
Thereafter the quotation shall be reconfirmed or renewed since it shall
otherwise become null and void after that time.
17. Statutory Rights
Your statutory rights are protected according to law. All
errors and omissions excepted.
Important Information and Disclaimer
The following disclaimer is to be regarded as part
of our website.
Addressees
Our website and the offers contained therein are
exclusively intended for Internet users within the United Kingdom.
Website Content
We accept no responsibility for the topicality, accuracy, integrity
or quality of the information provided on this site. We will not be liable
for claims against us regarding damages of any kind arising from the use of
this site or information contained therein, including, but not limited to
direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages, unless
wilful or gross negligence on our part can be proven. Before using any
product provided by us, please always refer to the instruction manual
provided.
Referrals and Links/Banners
Information made available on our Internet pages may
contain links to pages which are not maintained by us (e.g. "hyperlinks").
We cannot be held responsible for the content of such linked pages, unless
we were to have full knowledge of incorrect, illegal or criminal content and
the technical means to prevent visitors to our site from viewing those
pages. All linked pages are checked at the time of publication on our
website. However, we cannot be held responsible for subsequent changes or
additional links to these pages, which are found to contain incorrect,
illegal, or criminal content. Due to the special nature of Internet
technology, we cannot warrant the integrity or accuracy of the information
contained on our website. Links to external websites (e.g. via hyperlinks or
banners) are not our responsibility, but rather the sole responsibility of
the operator of the respective linked page. We hereby expressly declare that
no illegal content was in evidence on the linked page at the time of
establishing the link. We have no bearing on current or future
presentations, content or authorship on linked pages. As such we do not wish
to be associated with the content of linked pages updated after a link has
been assigned to our website. Moreover, we do not endorse the content of
external websites.
Offers are Subject to Confirmation
All offers are subject to confirmation and are not
binding. We reserve the right to alter, extend, or delete parts of or the
totality of our product and service offering without prior notice. All
offers are subject to availability.
Copyright
We endeavour to respect the copyright of all
graphics, sound, video and text we use in our publications. Where possible,
we use in-house or licence-free graphics, sound, video and text. All
trademarks and trade names on our website are subject to current copyright
legislation and the intellectual property rights of the trademark / trade
name owner are respected. Even when brand names are referred to on a
website, it should not be presumed that the brand has not been registered.
The design and layout of our website pages are subject to international
copyright provided this does not affect third party law. All unauthorised
use, reproduction or distribution of page content without our prior
agreement will be pursued legally.
Applicable Law
Our website is subject to English law.
Legal Validity of this Disclaimer
If any sections or individual terms of this
statement are found at any point to be non-enforceable or incorrect, the
content or validity of the remainder of this document will not be affected.
