BJF JOINERY PTY LTD – TERMS & CONDITIONS OF TRADE
1.Definitions
1.1 “BJF Joinery” shall mean BJF Joinery Pty Ltd its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.
1.2 “Client” shall mean the Client (or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Client) as described on any quotation, work authorisation or other form as provided by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to the Client.
1.3 “Guarantor” means that person (or persons), or entity, who agrees to be liable for the debts of the Client on a principal debtor basis.
1.4 “Goods” shall mean Goods supplied by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to the Client (and where the context so permits shall include any supply of Services as hereinafter defined) and are as described on the invoices, quotation, work authorisation or any other forms as provided by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to the Client.
1.5 “Services” shall mean all Services supplied by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to the Client and includes any advice or recommendations (and where the context so permits shall include any supply of Goods as defined above).
1.6 “Price” shall mean the price payable for the Goods as agreed between BJF Joinery Pty Ltd and the Client in accordance with clause 4 of this contract.
2.The Commonwealth Trade Practices Act 1974 (“TPA”) and Fair Trading Acts (“FTA”)
2.1 Nothing in this agreement is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any applicable provisions of the TPA or the FTA in each of the States and Territories of Australia, except to the extent permitted by those Acts where applicable.
3. Acceptance
3.1 Any instructions received by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd from the Client for the supply of Goods/Services and/or the Client’s acceptance of Goods/Services supplied by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein.
3.2 Where more than one Client has entered into this agreement, the Clients shall be jointly and severally liable for all payments of the Price.
3.3 Upon acceptance of these terms and conditions by the Client the terms and conditions are binding and can only be amended with the written consent of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.
3.4 The Client shall give BJF Joinery Pty Ltd not less than fourteen (14) days prior written notice of any proposed change of ownership of the Client or any change in the Client’s name and/or any other change in the Client’s details (including but not limited to, changes in the Client’s address, facsimile number, or business practice). The Client shall be liable for any loss incurred by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd as a result of the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.
3.5 Goods are supplied by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd only on the terms and conditions of trade herein to the exclusion of anything to the contrary in the terms of the Client’s order notwithstanding that any such order is placed on terms that purport to override these terms and conditions of trade.
4.Price And Payment
4.1 At BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s sole discretion the Price shall be either:
(a) as indicated on invoices provided by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to the Client in respect of Goods supplied; or
(b) BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s quoted Price (subject to clause 4.2) which shall be binding upon BJF Joinery Pty Ltd provided that the Client shall accept BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s quotation in writing within sixty (60) days.
4.2 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd reserves the right to change the Price in the event of a variation to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s quotation. Any variation from the plan of scheduled works or specifications (including, but not limited to, any variation due to unforeseen circumstances, or as a result of increases to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd in the cost of materials and labour) will be charged for on the basis of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s quotation and will be shown as variations on the invoice. Payment for all variations must be made in full at their time of completion.
4.3 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may submit a detailed payment claim at intervals not less than one week for work performed up to the end of each week. The value of work so performed shall include the reasonable value of authorised variations and the value of materials delivered to the site but not yet installed.
4.4 At BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s sole discretion a deposit may be required. The commencement of installation is dependent on BJF Joinery Pty Ltd receiving the deposit.
4.5 At BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s sole discretion payment shall be due on delivery of the Goods.
4.6 Time for payment for the Goods shall be of the essence and will be stated on the invoice or any other forms. If no time is stated then payment shall be due seven (7) days following the date of the invoice.
4.7 Payment will be made by cash, or by cheque, or by bank cheque, or by direct credit, or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.
4.8 GST and other taxes and duties that may be applicable shall be added to the Price except when they are expressly included in the Price.
5.Delivery Of Goods
5.1 At BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s sole discretion delivery of the Goods shall take place when:
(a) the Client takes possession of the Goods at BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s address; or
(b) the Client takes possession of the Goods at the Client’s nominated address (in the event that the Goods are delivered by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd or BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s nominated carrier).
5.2 At BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s sole discretion the costs of delivery are:
(a) included in the Price; or
(b) in addition to the Price; or
(c) for the Client’s account.
5.3 The Client shall make all arrangements necessary to take delivery of the Goods whenever they are tendered for delivery. In the event that the Client is unable to take delivery of the Goods as arranged then BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery.
5.4 The failure of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to deliver shall not entitle either party to treat this contract as repudiated.
5.5 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever due to failure by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to deliver the Goods (or any of them) promptly or at all, where due to circumstances beyond the control of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.
6. Risk
6.1 If BJF Joinery Pty Ltd retains ownership of the Goods nonetheless, all risk for the Goods passes to the Client on delivery.
6.2 If any of the Goods are damaged or destroyed following delivery but prior to ownership passing to the Client, BJF Joinery Pty Ltd is entitled to receive all insurance proceeds payable for the Goods. The production of these terms and conditions by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd is sufficient evidence of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds without the need for any person dealing with BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to make further enquiries.
6.3 Where the Client expressly requests BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to leave Goods outside BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s premises for collection or to deliver the Goods to an unattended location then such Goods shall be left at the Client’s sole risk and it shall be the Client’s responsibility to ensure the Goods are insured adequately or at all.
6.4 Where the Client has supplied materials for BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to complete the Services, or existing materials are in place, the Client acknowledges that he accepts responsibility for the suitability of purpose, quality and any faults inherent in the Materials. BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall not be responsible for any defects in the works, any loss or damage to the Materials (or any part thereof), howsoever arising from the use of Materials supplied by the Client.
6.5 The Client acknowledges and agrees that pictures and photos in BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s brochures and advertising material may not represent the actual Goods, and the dimensions and features of the Goods may vary. BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from such variations to the Goods.
6.6 In the event that the property experiences any movement that effects and causes damage to the Goods, the Client accepts and agrees that BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall not be held liable for any such damage and that the Client shall be responsible for the cost of rectification.
6.7 In the event that the worksite is disturbed due to adverse weather conditions, the Client acknowledges that they shall be liable for the cost of rectification (including but not limited to roof leaks causes by storms, acts of God, earthquake, etc.).
6.8 The Client agrees to indemnify BJF Joinery Pty Ltd from any damage caused by any other tradesman during and after the completion of the Services. If the Client instructions BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to rectify any damage caused by any other tradesman, this will become a variation to the original quotation and will be charged at BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s normal hourly rate per clause 4.2.
7. Access
7.1 The Client shall ensure that BJF Joinery Pty Ltd has clear and free access to the work site at all times to enable them to undertake the works. BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the site (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and interior features) unless due to the negligence of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd. Any claims for damage to the works site must be given in to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd within forty eight (48) hours of the damage occurring.
8.Title
8.1 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd and the Client agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
(a) the Client has paid BJF Joinery Pty Ltd all amounts owing for the particular Goods; and
(b) the Client has met all other obligations due by the Client to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd in respect of all contracts between BJF Joinery Pty Ltd and the Client.
8.2 Receipt by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd of any form of payment other than cash shall not be deemed to be payment until that form of payment has been honoured, cleared or recognised and until then BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s ownership or rights in respect of the Goods shall continue.
8.3 It is further agreed that:
(a) where practicable the Goods shall be kept separate and identifiable until BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall have received payment and all other obligations of the Client are met; and
(b) until such time as ownership of the Goods shall pass from BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to the Client BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may give notice in writing to the Client to return the Goods or any of them to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd. Upon such notice the rights of the Client to obtain ownership or any other interest in the Goods shall cease; and
(c) BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall have the right of stopping the Goods in transit whether or not delivery has been made; and
(d) if the Client fails to return the Goods to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd then BJF Joinery Pty Ltd or BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s agent may enter upon and into land and premises owned, occupied or used by the Client, or any premises as the invitee of the Client, where the Goods are situated and take possession of the Goods; and
(e) the Client is only a bailee of the Goods and until such time as BJF Joinery Pty Ltd has received payment in full for the Goods then the Client shall hold any proceeds from the sale or disposal of the Goods, up to and including the amount the Client owes to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd for the Goods, on trust for BJF Joinery Pty Ltd; and
(f) the Client shall not deal with the money of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd in any way which may be adverse to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd; and
(g) the Client shall not charge the Goods in any way nor grant nor otherwise give any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd; and
(h) BJF Joinery Pty Ltd can issue proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods may not have passed to the Client; and
(i) until such time that ownership in the Goods passes to the Client, if the Goods are converted into other products, the parties agree that BJF Joinery Pty Ltd will be the owner of the end products.
9. Defects
9.1 The Client shall inspect the Goods on delivery and shall within seven (7) days of delivery (time being of the essence) notify BJF Joinery Pty Ltd of any alleged defect, shortage in quantity, damage or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client shall afford BJF Joinery Pty Ltd an opportunity to inspect the Goods within a reasonable time following delivery if the Client believes the Goods are defective in any way. If the Client shall fail to comply with these provisions the Goods shall be presumed to be free from any defect or damage. For defective Goods, which BJF Joinery Pty Ltd has agreed in writing that the Client is entitled to reject, BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s liability is limited to either (at BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s discretion) replacing the Goods or repairing the Goods except where the Client has acquired Goods as a consumer within the meaning of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (CWlth) or the Fair Trading Acts of the relevant state or territories of Australia, and is therefore also entitled to, at the consumer’s discretion either a refund of the purchase price of the Goods, or repair of the Goods, or replacement of the Goods.
10. Returns
10.1 Returns will only be accepted provided that:
(a) the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 9.1; and
(b) BJF Joinery Pty Ltd has agreed in writing to accept the return of the Goods; and
(c) the Goods are returned at the Client’s cost within seven (7) days of the delivery date; and
(d) BJF Joinery Pty Ltd will not be liable for Goods which have not been stored or used in a proper manner; and
(e) the Goods are returned in the condition in which they were delivered and with all packaging material, brochures and instruction material in as new condition as is reasonably possible in the circumstances.
10.2 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may (at their sole discretion) accept the return of Goods for credit but this may incur a handling fee of up to twenty five percent (25%) of the value of the returned Goods plus any freight costs.
10.3 Non-stock list items or Goods made to the Client’s specifications are under no circumstances acceptable for credit
or return.
11. Warranty
11.1 Subject to the conditions of warranty set out in clause 11.2 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd warrants that if any defect in any workmanship of BJF Joinery Pty Ltd becomes apparent and is reported to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd within six (6) years of the date of delivery (time being of the essence) then BJF Joinery Pty Ltd will either (at BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s sole discretion) replace or remedy the workmanship.
11.2 The conditions applicable to the warranty given by clause 11.1 are:
(a) the warranty shall not cover any defect or damage which may be caused or partly caused by or arise through:
(i) failure on the part of the Client to properly maintain any Goods; or
(ii) failure on the part of the Client to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by BJF Joiney Pty Ltd; or
(iii)any use of any Goods otherwise than for any application specified on a quote or order form; or
(iv)the continued use of any Goods after any defect becomes apparent or would have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user; or
(v) fair wear and tear, any accident or act of God.
(b) the warranty shall cease and BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall thereafter in no circumstances be liable under the terms of the warranty if the workmanship is repaired, altered or overhauled without BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s consent.
(c) in respect of all claims BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall not be liable to compensate the Client for any delay in either replacing or remedying the workmanship or in properly assessing the Client’s claim.
11.3 For Goods not manufactured by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd, the warranty shall be the current warranty provided by the manufacturer of the Goods. BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall not be bound by nor be responsible for any term, condition, representation or warranty other than that which is given by the manufacturer of the Goods.
12. Default & Consequences of Default
12.1 Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue daily from the date when payment becomes due, until the date of payment, at a rate of two and one half percent (2.5%) per calendar month (and at BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
12.2 In the event that the Client’s payment is dishonoured for any reason the Client shall be liable for any dishonour fees incurred by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.
12.3 If the Client defaults in payment of any invoice when due, the Client shall indemnify BJF Joinery Pty Ltd from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd in pursuing the debt including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis and BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s collection agency costs.
12.4 Without prejudice to any other remedies BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods to the Client and any of its other obligations under the terms and conditions. BJF Joinery Pty Ltd will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because BJF Joinery Pty Ltd has exercised its rights under this clause.
12.5 If any account remains overdue after thirty (30) days then an amount of the greater of twenty dollars ($20.00) or ten percent (10%) of the amount overdue (up to a maximum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be levied for administration fees which sum shall become immediately due and payable.
12.6 Without prejudice to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s other remedies at law BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable in the event that:
(a) any money payable to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd becomes overdue, or in BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s opinion the Client will be unable to meet its payments as they fall due; or
(b) the Client becomes insolvent, convenes a meeting with its creditors or proposes or enters into an arrangement with creditors, or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
(c) a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Client or any asset of the Client.
13. Security And Charge
13.1 Despite anything to the contrary contained herein or any other rights which BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may have howsoever:
(a) where the Client and/or the Guarantor (if any) is the owner of land, realty or any other asset capable of being charged, both the Client and/or the Guarantor agree to mortgage and/or charge all of their joint and/or several interest in the said land, realty or any other asset to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd or BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s nominee to secure all amounts and other monetary obligations payable under these terms and conditions. The Client and/or the Guarantor acknowledge and agree that BJF Joinery Pty Ltd (or BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s nominee) shall be entitled to lodge where appropriate a caveat, which caveat shall be withdrawn once all payments and other monetary obligations payable hereunder have been met.
(b) should BJF Joinery Pty Ltd elect to proceed in any manner in accordance with this clause and/or its sub-clauses, the Client and/or Guarantor shall indemnify BJF Joinery Pty Ltd from and against all BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis.
(c) the Client and/or the Guarantor (if any) agree to irrevocably nominate constitute and appoint BJF Joinery Pty Ltd or BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s nominee as the Client’s and/or Guarantor’s true and lawful attorney to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 13.1.
14. Cancellation
14.1 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Goods at any time before the Goods are delivered by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall repay to the Client any sums paid in respect of the Price. BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
14.2 In the event that the Client cancels delivery of Goods the Client shall be liable for any loss incurred by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits) up to the time of cancellation.
14.3 Cancellation of orders for Goods made to the Client’s specifications or non-stock list items will definitely not be accepted, once production has commenced.
15. Privacy Act 1988
15.1 The Client and/or the Guarantor/s agree for BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to obtain from a credit reporting agency a credit report containing personal credit information about the Client and Guarantor/s in relation to credit provided by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.
15.2 The Client and/or the Guarantor/s agree that BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may exchange information about the Client and the Guarantor/s with those credit providers either named as trade referees by the Client or named in a consumer credit report issued by a credit reporting agency for the following purposes:
(a) to assess an application by Client; and/or
(b) to notify other credit providers of a default by the Client; and/or
(c) to exchange information with other credit providers as to the status of this credit account, where the Client is in default with other credit providers; and/or
(d) to assess the credit worthiness of Client and/or Guarantor/s.
15.3 The Client consents to BJF Joinery Pty Ltd being given a consumer credit report to collect overdue payment on commercial credit (Section 18K(1)(h) Privacy Act 1988).
15.4 The Client agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd for the following purposes and for other purposes as shall be agreed between the Client and BJF Joinery Pty Ltd or required by law from time to time:
(a) provision of Goods; and/or
(b) marketing of Goods by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd, its agents or distributors in relation to the Goods; and/or
(c) analysing, verifying and/or checking the Client’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to provision of Goods; and/or
(d) processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by Client; and/or
(e) enabling the daily operation of Client’s account and/or the collection of amounts outstanding in the Client’s account in relation to the Goods.
15.5 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may give information about the Client to a credit reporting agency for the following purposes:
(a) to obtain a consumer credit report about the Client; and/or
(b) allow the credit reporting agency to create or maintain a credit information file containing information about the Client.
16. Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
16.1 At BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s sole discretion, if there are any disputes or claims for unpaid Goods and/or Services then the provisions of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 may apply.
16.2 Nothing in this agreement is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any applicable provisions of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002, except to the extent permitted by the Act where applicable.
17. General
17.1 If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected, prejudiced or impaired.
17.2 These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of Queensland and are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.
17.3 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Client for any indirect and/or consequential loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Client arising out of a breach by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd of these terms and conditions.
17.4 In the event of any breach of this contract by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd the remedies of the Client shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods.
17.5 The Client shall not be entitled to set off against, or deduct from the Price, any sums owed or claimed to be owed to the Client by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
17.6 BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may license or sub-contract all or any part of its rights and obligations without the Client’s consent.
17.7 The Client agrees that BJF Joinery Pty Ltd may review these terms and conditions at any time. If, following any such review, there is to be any change to these terms and conditions, then that change will take effect from the date on which BJF Joinery Pty Ltd notifies the Client of such change.
17.8 Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party.
17.9 The failure by BJF Joinery Pty Ltd to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect BJF Joinery Pty Ltd.’s right to subsequently enforce that provision.