TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
These terms and conditions apply to
all transactions dealt with by Vivid Inflatables, which is a trading name of
Inflatable Leisure. Either orally or in writing, and its associated companies.
The Vivid Inflatables website found at www.vividinflatables.com and any other associated websites, and any promotion,
offer, quote, email, memo or other documentation made by Vivid Inflatables. By
placing an order or purchasing with Vivid Inflatables you agree to these terms
and conditions unless otherwise agreed by Vivid Inflatables management. Vivid
Inflatables reserves the right, as its sole discretion to change, modify, add
or remove portions of these Terms and Conditions, at any time. It is your
responsibility to check these terms and conditions periodically for change.
1.
GENERAL
(a) All offers remain open for acceptance within 30 days after the date of our
quotation and subject to availability of the goods at the date of issue of our
acceptance of order or confirmation of Contract.
(b) Acceptance must be by way of unqualified acceptance of our written quotation
and its contents, terms and conditions. Descriptions, illustrations,
specifications, drawings and particulars of weights and dimensions contained in
our catalogues, advertisements and other literature are approximate only and
form no part of the contract.
(c) All extras and accessories ordered but not specified in our quotation will
be charged separately as will the costs of all test adjustments, alterations,
additions and other work undertaken at the Buyer's request.
(d) Unless expressly accepted by our authorised signatory in writing, any
qualification or amendment of these conditions (whether in the Buyer's order or
acceptance of our offer or otherwise) shall be invalid.
(e) No binding contract will be created by the Buyer's acceptance of our offer
until our written confirmation of the Contract has been dispatched to the
Buyer.
(f) Acceptance of delivery of the goods shall be deemed conclusive evidence of
the Buyer's acceptance of these conditions.
2.
CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES
(a) Save as expressly provided in these Conditions we shall be under no
liability whatsoever in respect of any loss, damage, injury or expense
whatsoever arising from any defect in the goods and in particular (but without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) we shall not be liable for any
consequential damage or expense or any loss of profit or any liability to third
parties incurred by the Buyer in consequence of such defects. Nothing in these
conditions shall apply to exclude or restrict any liability which cannot be
excluded or restricted by virtue of the Unfair Contract Terms Act
(b) The Buyer will indemnify us in respect of any liability, loss, claim or
proceeding whatsoever arising whether under Statute or at Common Law in respect
of any damage to property or the death of or injury to any person caused by or
by the use of any Goods sold by us to the Buyer unless in the cases of death or
personal injury only, such death or injury shall be proved to have been caused
by our negligence or that of our employees.
3.
CHANGES IN Specification
We reserve the right to make changes at any time and without notice in the
materials, dimensions, colours and design of our products and such changes
shall not affect the validity of any contract between us and the Buyer provided
that such variations and modification do not adversely affect in any material
way the performance of the said products or the quality of workmanship or of
materials used. Sizes quoted are to be taken as nominal; by nature of the
products being inflated it is impossible to define exact sizes. Variations can
occur.
4..PRICES
(a) Unless otherwise stated all prices quoted are for goods ex our Works.
Packing and carriage costs will be charged extra for the Buyers account.
(b) VAT There is no VAT on these products.
(c) We shall be entitled to adjust the price to take account of any delay on
the part of the Buyer in supplying information required to complete his order
or of any alteration made by the Buyer to the specifications or other
information supplied by the Buyer.
5.
WARRANTIES
All implied warranties are hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted by
law and only such warranties as are expressed given by us shall apply. When you
bring an inflatable back under warranty you must have all the correct paper
work given to you when purchasing the inflatable. ie: Invoice, test
certificate, operators manual, log book. and proof of
person. Warranties are non transferable and only stand for the person who
purchased the inflatable. When the inflatable is sold onto another person or
persons the warranty is null and void.
Vivid Inflatables, who is trading
under Inflatable Leisure offer a two year manufacturers warranty
on seams of the inflatables. Artwork is only under warranty for 3months . 2 year warranty is issued to slide sheets
and sheet steps.
2 year warranty on inflatables used 24 month period.
Warranty is on seams only, The
inflatables must be kept dry and not stored in a wet condition for longer than
2 days. The owner of the inflatable will pay for the shipping of the inflatable
back to Vivid Inflatables for the warranty. We shall assess the inflatable to
see if there has been fair wear and tear on the inflatable. The owner will then
pay for the shipping back from Vivid Inflatables.
Vivid Inflatables has the right to
decline repair if we feel the inflatable has been misused. Some examples of
misuse are
a) Inflatable left outside overnight
b) The inflatable is left wet after
use
c) the inflatable has had articles
stuck to it,
d) If a tarpaulin is not used underneath
the inflatable in the erection and display of an inflatable
e) Rips in the shower cover which
mainly occur in roll on/off shower covers that are exposed to high winds and
are not tied down correctly to the base of the inflatable with ropes
f) Anchor points where no ropes are
used when assisting staking down the inflatable and if the anchor points have
been hammered into the ground before the inflatable has been inflated.
g) Tears in PVC when a bag or cover
is not used in the transit of the inflatable
h) Artwork is only warranted for
3months after the date of purchase. The artwork MUST Not be cleaned with any
chemicals. A damp cloth used with water only may be used to wipe over the
artwork. The artwork Must be kept clean and dry at all times
Inspection : Buyer shall inspect the
product(s) promptly after receipt and shall notifyVivid Inflatables in
writing of any claims, including claims of breech and warranty within fifteen
(15) days after Buyer discovers or should have discovered the facts upon which
the claim is based. Failure of Buyer to give written notice of all claim within
the inspection time period shall be deemed to be a waiver of a claim for
defective products, a waiver of the right to reject the goods, and conclusive
proof that the product(s) were received by the Buyer without defect(s)
6.
PAYMENT AND TITLE OF GOODS
(a) 50% deposit payable with order unless otherwise stated. 50% deposit
is required when the order has a name or logo on.
(b) Balance of price to be paid and cleared prior to despatch, unless previous
arrangements have been made.
(c) Deposit not refundable in the event of cancellation.
(d) For account customers - Terms are strictly net. Payments to be made within
30 days of the invoice date.
(e) Until full payment has been received by us as specified in our quotation.
We shall retain the ownership of the goods and the Buyer shall:
(1) hold them as bailee only and shall not sell, part with or modify them in
any way nor incorporate them into any other machine or device in such a way as
to destroy or obscure their identity. And
(2) insure them for their full contract value against 'All Risks' with an
underwriter or insurance company approved by us, our interest is to be noted on
the policy and a certificate to this effect is to be produced to us on request.
And
(3) store them separately from all other goods and in such a way and place that
they may at all time by clearly identified as our property.
(c) (1) In the event of a failure by the Buyer to pay for the goods and/or the
commission of an act at bankruptcy and/or the commencement of any proceedings
to wind-up the Buyer where the Buyer is a Limited Company, then we reserve the
right to enter the Buyer's premises, or any other place where the goods might
be, without notice in order to re-possess the goods.
(2) Any such goods or part of goods so re-possessed may be re-sold without
notice to the Buyer and without prejudice to our right to claim damages against
the Buyer.
(d) We reserve the right at any time to charge interest on late payments with
effect from the due date and on a day-to-day basis at a compound annual rate of
4% above Bank base lending rate from time to time.
(e) In the event that the Buyer fails to make payment for the goods or fails to
take delivery of any of the goods supplied by us, then all sums outstanding in
respect at any goods supplied by us shall become due and payable immediately
and we may in our absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights
we may have
(1) Suspend all future deliveries of the goods to the Buyer under the contract
in question or under any other contract and/or terminate any such contract(s)
without liability upon our part; and/or
(2)Require payment at interest on all amounts due at a compound annual rate of
4% above Bank base lending rate for the time being prevailing from the date
when payment for the goods in question became due to the date of actual
payment.
7.
DELIVERY AND RISK IN THE GOODS
(a) We will use our best endeavours to comply with our quoted delivery date but
we will not be liable for any loss, damage, injury or expense, either direct or
indirect and including but not limited to loss of profit or liability to third
parties, which may be suffered by the Buyer by reason of late delivery of the
goods from whatsoever cause the late delivery may arise.
(b) Although given in good faith the time for delivery mentioned in our
quotation is intended as an estimate only and is not therefore to be treated as
of the essence of the contract
(c) The Buyer shall have no right to reject goods by reason of their being
delivered other than at the quoted time.
(d) Delivery in the UK shall be as follows:
(1) Goods sold "ex-works" will be dispatched in accordance with the
buyer's instructions and the risk in such goods will pass to the Buyer from the
time of loading at our works.
(2) Goods sold "Delivered" will be dispatched by whatever means of
transport we chose unless a specified method of transport has previously been
agreed in writing. The risk in the goods will pass to the Buyer when they reach
the destination named by the Buyer and before unloading. We will insure the
goods for their full contract value against the risk of loss or damage in
transit and the premium will be charged to the customer's account.
(e) Delivery overseas shall be by the appropriate method stated in our
quotation, strictly interpreted in accordance with the definitions contained in
INCOTERMS 1980, except that FOB shall mean FOB Liner Terms.
(f) We shall not be liable for failure to deliver goods or to complete work or
for failure to do so promptly if such failure arises due to force majeure or by
reason of any delays occasioned by strikes, riots, lockouts or other labour
trouble, war, fire, accident, mechanical failure, non-availability to us of
supplied of stock, parts, or materials. Delay in delivery' to us of the goods
or materials therefore by suppliers or other persons. Government action,
legislation or regulation of any kind. Act of God, or any circumstances
whatsoever outside our reasonable control and such delay or failure to deliver
or to complete work on goods shall not affect the Buyer's obligation to pay for
goods already delivered and work already completed.
8.
CANCELLATION
The Buyer shall not be entitled to cancel the contract or any part thereof nor
to require delay in its performance without our written consent, which will
only be given on terms, which will indemnify us against all loss.
9.
PACKING
Where goods are sold packed the extent of packing and/or protection necessary
will be at our discretion. Any special packing stipulated by the Buyer will be
charged to the Buyer's account Any goods sent unpacked at the Buyer's request
will be at the risk of the Buyer. All packing materials are non-returnable.
10.
STORAGE
If within fourteen days after we dispatch our notification to the Buyer that
goods sold Ex Works. FOB or FAS are ready the Buyer does not make arrangements
for the collection or storage of the goods we shall be entitled to submit our
sales invoice for payment and arrange storage either at our Works or elsewhere
on the Buyer's behalf and all charges for storage and or insurance shall be for
the account of the Buyer
11.
LOSS OR DAMAGE IN TRANSIT
(a) We accept no liability for loss or damage in transit except in the case of
goods sold 'DELIVERED' and in such case our responsibility will be limited to
replacing or repairing the missing or damaged goods, or at our option,
returning the purchase price. In any event no claim will be considered unless
both the carriers and us are notified in writing.
(b) In the case of damaged goods notification must be received in writing
within three days of receipt other than on any proof of delivery note; and in
the case of non-delivery within 14 days after the date of despatch as notified
by us.
12.
TRADE MARKS
The Buyer may not at any time erase, alter or deface our name or any of out
trade marks or attach any other trade mark to the goods or juxtapose our trade
marks with any other mark likely to cause confusion, unless in receipt of our
express permission in writing. Any changes will make the warranty of the unit
void.
13.
COPYRIGHT
The copyright in our designs, data sheets, packaging and literature shall
remain our property and no rights or licence (except as to the use for which
our goods are supplied) shall be granted hereby whether express or implied.
14.
IMPORT LICENCE
Where applicable the Buyer will be responsible for obtaining an import licence
and for ensuring compliance with all regulations governing the admission of
goods into the country of delivery.
15.
EXPORT LICENCES
If equipment is to be exported particularly to Eastern Bloc countries an Export
Licence may be required. It is the responsibility of the exporting agent to obtain
the necessary clearance for exporting the equipment in the event of an order
being placed with us, accompanied by a deposit, no refunds can be made in the
event of export licences being refused.
16.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Buyer shall be responsible for ensuing that all Statutory, Government or
Local Authority regulations are complied with in relation to the operation of
any goods purchased from us. Should any local regulations require amendments to
the specification included in the supply contract, and then the cost of any
such amendments shall be charged to the account of the Buyer in addition to the
original contract price. The Buyer shall ensure that all instructions,
Handbooks, Notices and Warnings issued by us are properly understood and
complied with at all times by all persons using the goods or working within
close proximity to them, the Buyer being responsible for the translation of the
English narrative supplied by us.
17.
GOVERNING LAW
These conditions and any Contract between us and the Buyer shall be governed in
all respects by the laws of England except that the Uniform Law an the
international Sale of Goods shall not apply either in whole or in part. The
Buyer shall submit to the jurisdiction of the English Courts.
18.
COMPLAINTS
(a) In lieu and any warranties conditions or liabilities implied by law our
liability in respect of any defect in goods or for any loss, injury or damage
attributable thereto shall be limited to, at our option (I) the supply of new
goods in exchange for defective goods or (ii) repair at our premises of
defective goods or (iii) payment at value of defective goods. Save as aforesaid
and without prejudice thereto we shall not be liable far consequential or other
damage howsoever arising.
(b) Further we shall not be liable (I) Unless claim is detailed in writing
within 12 months of invoice date; (ii) To accept return of goods until we have
examined them; (iii) Unless Goods supplied are installed and demonstrated at
the time of installation by the Company or installed as advised by the Company.
(c) In respect that our goods include design and artistic work not capable of
precise definition our obligation to supply goods to customers is limited to
supplying goods reasonably in compliance with any specification forming part
thereof.
(d) It is understood that our goods have a limited life, the length of which is
determined according to the amount of use; consequently goods used extensively
will not last as long as goods used occasionally; customer accepts that he has
no claim by reason of goods deteriorating through use. Play items fitted on an
inflated bed are subject to abnormal wear and will not be the subject of any
liability of any nature on the Company.
(e) All goods returned to the Company for work under guarantee or work
undertaken at the purchaser’s request and at his cost shall be returned in a
clean and dry condition, properly rolled and/or packed. Should the Company
judge that the goods are not in fit condition as to cleanliness the Purchaser
will bear al costs of putting such goods in fit condition by removing them for
cleaning or providing labour or the cost of labour to put the goods in fit
condition.
19.
SET-OFF AND COUNTER CLAIM
The Buyer shall not be entitled to withhold payment of any sums after they
become due by reason of any right of set-off or Counter claim which the Buyer
may have or allege to have or for any other reason whatsoever.
20.
GENERAL
Each and every item herein set out (including subject to Condition 7) every
stipulation as to time is hereby declared to be of the essence of every
contract made between us and the Buyer.
21.
CARE OF THE PRODUCT
The products should be used on a
groundsheet when on grass or on an indoor hire.
The products should not be put on
mud, soil, concrete, tarmac or any other abrasive standing. The erection area
must be clean from any debris. Such as glass, stains. wood brick and any other
abrasive, sharp material.
Make sure that the unit fits correctly
in the area its being hired in an that extra care is taken with overhead
trees, lights, washing lines or any such article that may damage the unit.
Do not site the unit underneath
berry trees as this will dye the material.
There must NEVER be anything stuck
onto the artwork. The artwork MUST never be cleaned with cleaning materials. A
damp wet cloth is to be used only to wipe over the artwork.
The artwork must be pushed inside
the unit so that it is not visible when moving the unit around. So that it is
not damaged in transit.
The unit must be dried out
thoroughly within 2 days of being wet. The product must Never be put away wet
for storage longer than 2 days.
The units must never be left outside
overnight.
Do not drag the unit across the floor
. Use a wheel type mechanism or carry the unit so that it is not dragged.
22.APPLICABILITY
OF THESE CONDITIONS
These conditions shall also apply to any future oral or written contract for
the supply of goods and/or service by us to the Buyer save to the extent that
such conditions are in future contracts specifically varied or excluded or are
inconsistent with what is expressly agreed in any such future contract
23. PRIVACY
The details you give to Vivid
Inflatables should be correct or correct as to your best knowledge. These terms
and conditions apply to all transactions dealt with by Vivid Inflatables - a
trading name under Inflatable Leisure either orally or in writing, and its
associated companies. The Vivid Inflatables website found at www.vividinflatables.com and any other associated websites,
and any promotion, offer, quote, email, memo or other documentation made by Vivid
Inflatables. by placing an order or purchasing with Vivid Inflatables you agree
to these terms and conditions unless otherwise agreed by Vivid Inflatables
management. Vivid Inflatables reserves the right, as its sole discretion to
change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms and Conditions, at any
time. It is your responsibility to check these terms and conditions
periodically for change.
If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be more than happy to help.