Finestone Investments Pty Ltd T/A Ace Plus – Terms & Conditions of Trade
Definitions
“ACE” means Finestone Investments Pty Ltd T/A Ace Plus, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of Finestone Investments Pty Ltd T/A Ace Plus.
“Client” means the person/s buying the Goods as specified in any invoice, document or order, and if there is more than one Client is a reference to each Client jointly and severally.
“Goods” means all Goods or Services supplied by ACE to the Client at the Client’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Goods’ or ‘Services’ shall be interchangeable for the other).
“Price” means the Price payable for the Goods as agreed between ACE and the Client in accordance with clause 4.
Acceptance
The Client is taken to have exclusively accepted and is immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Client places an order for or accepts delivery of the Goods.
These terms and conditions may only be amended with ACE’s consent in writing and shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other document or agreement between the Client and ACE.
Change in Control
The Client shall give ACE not less than fourteen (14) days prior written notice of any proposed change of ownership of the Client and/or any other change in the Client’s details (including but not limited to, changes in the Client’s name, address, contact phone or fax number/s, or business practice). The Client shall be liable for any loss incurred by ACE as a result of the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.
Price and Payment
At ACE’s sole discretion the Price shall be either:
as indicated on any invoice provided by ACE to the Client; or
ACE’s quoted price (subject to clause 2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of thirty (30) days.
ACE reserves the right to change the Price:
if a variation to the Goods which are to be supplied is requested; or
if a variation to the Services originally scheduled (including any applicable plans or specifications) is requested; or
where additional Services are required due to the discovery of hidden or unidentifiable difficulties (including, but not limited to, building defects, safety considerations, prerequisite work by any third party not being completed, poor weather conditions, limitations to accessing the site, hard rock barriers below the surface, iron reinforcing rods in concrete, or hidden pipes and wiring in walls etc) which are only discovered on commencement of the Services; or
in the event of increases to ACE in the cost of labour or Goods which are beyond ACE’s control.
At ACE’s sole discretion a deposit may be required.
ACE may submit a detailed payment claim at intervals not less than one (1) month for work performed up to the end of each month. 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.
Time for payment for the Goods being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Client on the date/s determined by ACE, which may be:
on delivery of the Goods;
by way of instalments/progress payments in accordance with ACE’s payment schedule;
thirty (30) days following the end of the month in which a statement is posted to the Client’s address or address for notices;
the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or
failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is seven (7) days following the date of any invoice given to the Client by ACE.
Payment may be made by cash, cheque, bank cheque, electronic/on-line banking, or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and ACE.
Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price the Client must pay to ACE an amount equal to any GST ACE must pay for any supply by ACE under this or any other agreement for the sale of the Goods. The Client must pay GST, without deduction or set off of any other amounts, at the same time and on the same basis as the Client pays the Price. In addition the Client must pay any other taxes and duties that may be applicable in addition to the Price except where they are expressly included in the Price.
Delivery
Subject to clause 2 it is ACE’s responsibility to ensure that the Services start as soon as it is reasonably possible.
The Services commencement date will be put back and/or the completion date extended by whatever time is reasonable in the event that ACE claims an extension of time (by giving the Client written notice) where completion is delayed by an event beyond ACE’s control, including but not limited to any failure by the Client to:
make a selection; or
have the site ready for the Services; or
notify ACE that the site is ready.
Delivery (“Delivery”) of the Goods is taken to occur at the time that ACE (or ACE’s nominated carrier) delivers the Goods to the Client’s nominated address even if the Client is not present at the address.
At ACE’s sole discretion the cost of delivery is included in the Price.
The Client must take delivery by receipt or collection 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 ACE shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery and/or storage.
Delivery of the Goods to a third party nominated by the Client is deemed to be delivery to the Client for the purposes of this agreement.
ACE may deliver the Goods in separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.
Any time or date given by ACE to the Client is an estimate only. The Client must still accept delivery of the Goods even if late and ACE will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Client as a result of the delivery being late.
Risk
Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods passes to the Client on Delivery and the Client must insure the Goods on or before Delivery.
If any of the Goods are damaged or destroyed following delivery but prior to ownership passing to the Client, ACE is entitled to receive all insurance proceeds payable for the Goods. The production of these terms and conditions by ACE is sufficient evidence of ACE’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds without the need for any person dealing with ACE to make further enquiries.
If the Client requests ACE to leave Goods outside ACE’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.
Where ACE is required to install the Goods the Client warrants that the structure of the premises or equipment in or upon which these Goods are to be installed or erected is sound and will sustain the installation and work incidental thereto and ACE shall not be liable for any claims, demands, losses, damages, costs and expenses howsoever caused or arising in connection with the installation and work incidental thereto. If for any reason (including the discovery of asbestos, defective or unsafe wiring or dangerous access to roofing) that ACE or the employees of ACE reasonably form the opinion that the Client’s premises is not safe for the installation of Goods to proceed then ACE shall be entitled to delay installation of the Goods (in accordance with the provisions of clause 2) until ACE is satisfied that it is safe for the installation to proceed.
The Client acknowledges that Goods (including but not limited to paint, timber, granite, tiles & concrete) supplied may exhibit variations in shade tone, colour, texture, surface and finish, and may fade or change colour over time. ACE will make every effort to match batches of product supplied in order to minimise such variations but shall not be liable in any way whatsoever where such variations occur.
Where the Client has supplied Goods for ACE to complete the Services, the Client acknowledges that they accept responsibility for the suitability of purpose, quality and any faults inherent in the Goods. ACE shall not be responsible for any defects in the Services, any loss or damage to the Goods (or any part thereof), howsoever arising from the use of Goods supplied by the Client.
The Client acknowledges that ACE is only responsible for parts that are replaced by ACE and that in the event that other parts/Goods, subsequently fail, the Client agrees to indemnify ACE against any loss or damage to the Goods, or caused by the Goods, or any part thereof howsoever arising.
The Client acknowledges and agrees that no persons other than those authorised or employed by ACE are to walk on any treated roof surface for a period of twenty-one (21) days after completion of the job and at no time are any persons permitted to be in the areas of the Services. ACE shall not be liable for any loss, damages, injuries, or costs however arising resulting from the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.
Any advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service provided by ACE in relation to Goods or Services supplied is given in good faith, is based on ACE’s own knowledge and experience and shall be accepted without liability on the part of ACE and:
it shall be the responsibility of the Client to confirm the accuracy and reliability of the same in light of the use to which the Client makes or intends to make of the Goods or Services; and
such advice or recommendations are not acted upon then ACE shall require the Client or their agent to authorise commencement of the Services in writing. ACE shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for any damages or losses that occur after any subsequent commencement of the Services.
Blocked Drain
The Client acknowledges that the presence of plant or tree root growth and/or other blockages may indicate damaged pipe work and therefore where ACE is requested to merely clear such blockages, ACE can offer no guarantee against reoccurrence or further damage. In the event of collapse during the pipe clearing process, ACE will immediately advise the Client of the same and shall provide the Client with an estimate for the full repair of the damaged pipe work.
Electrical Installation
All work will be tested to ensure that it is electrically safe and is in accordance with the wiring rules and other standards applying to the electrical installation under the Electrical Safety Regulations. All of the cabling work will comply with the Australian and New Zealand Wiring standards.
The Client warrants that any structures to which the Goods are to be affixed are able to withstand the installation of the Goods and that any electrical connections (including, but not limited to, meter boxes, main switches, circuit breakers, and electrical cable) are of suitable capacity to handle the Goods once installed. If, for any reason (including the discovery of asbestos, defective or unsafe wiring, or dangerous access to roofing), ACE reasonably forms the opinion that the Client’s premises is not safe for the installation of Goods to proceed then ACE shall be entitled to delay installation of the Goods (in accordance with the provisions of clause 2 above) until ACE is satisfied that it is safe for the installation to proceed.
Where the Client has supplied materials for ACE to complete the Services, the Client acknowledges that he accepts responsibility for the suitability of purpose, quality and any faults inherent in the materials. ACE shall not be responsible for any defects in the materials, any loss or damage to the Goods (or any part thereof), howsoever arising from the use of materials supplied by the Client.
The Client acknowledges that ACE is only responsible for parts that are replaced by ACE, and in the event that other parts/Goods, subsequently fail, the Client agrees to indemnify ACE against any loss or damage to the Goods, or caused by the Goods, or any part thereof howsoever arising.
Access
The Client shall ensure that ACE has clear and free access to the work site at all times to enable them to undertake the Services. ACE shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the site (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and concreted or paved or grassed areas) unless due to the negligence of ACE.
It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that access is suitable to accept the weight of laden trucks. The Client agrees to indemnify ACE against all costs incurred by ACE in recovering such vehicles in the event they become bogged or otherwise immovable.
Underground Locations
Prior to ACE commencing any work the Client must advise ACE of the precise location of all underground services on the site and clearly mark the same. The underground mains & services the Client must identify include, but are not limited to, electrical services, gas services, sewer services, pumping services, sewer connections, sewer sludge mains, water mains, irrigation pipes, Telstra cables, fibre optic cables, oil pumping mains, and any other services that may be on site.
Whilst ACE will take all care to avoid damage to any underground services the Client agrees to indemnify ACE in respect of all and any liability claims, loss, damage, costs and fines as a result of damage to services not precisely located and notified as per clause 1.
Accuracy of Client’s Plans and Measurements
ACE shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of any plans, specifications and other information provided by the Client. The Client acknowledges and agrees that in the event that any of this information provided by the Client is inaccurate, ACE accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from these inaccurate plans, specifications or other information.
In the event the Client gives information relating to measurements and quantities of the Goods required to complete the Services, it is the Client’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of the measurements and quantities, before the Client or ACE places an order based on these measurements and quantities. ACE accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.
Timber Clauses
Timber is a natural product and as such may exhibit variations in texture, shade, colour, surface, finish, markings, veining, and contain natural fissures, occlusions, and indentations. Whilst ACE will make every effort to match sales samples to the finished Goods ACE accepts no liability whatsoever where such samples differ to the finished Goods supplied.
Timber is a hydroscopic Goods subject to expansion and contraction, therefore ACE will accept no responsibility for gaps that may appear in the flooring during prolonged dry periods.
The Client acknowledges that Goods supplied may:
fade or change colour over time; and
expand, contract or distort as a result of exposure to heat, cold, weather; and
mark or stain if exposed to certain substances; and
be damaged or disfigured by impact or scratching.
Compliance with Laws
The Client and ACE shall comply with the provisions of all statutes, regulations and bylaws of government, local and other public authorities that may be applicable to the Services.
The Client shall obtain (at the expense of the Client) all licenses and approvals that may be required for the Services.
The Client agrees that the site will comply with any work health and safety (WHS) laws relating to building/construction sites and any other relevant safety standards or legislation.
Title
ACE and the Client agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
the Client has paid ACE all amounts owing to ACE; and
the Client has met all of its other obligations to ACE.
Receipt by ACE 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.
It is further agreed that:
until ownership of the Goods passes to the Client in accordance with clause 1 that the Client is only a bailee of the Goods and must return the Goods to ACE on request.
the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Goods on trust for ACE and must pay to ACE the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Goods being lost, damaged or destroyed.
the Client must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Goods other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Client sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Goods then the Client must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for ACE and must pay or deliver the proceeds to ACE on demand.
the Client should not convert or process the Goods or intermix them with other goods but if the Client does so then the Client holds the resulting product on trust for the benefit of ACE and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to ACE as it so directs.
the Client irrevocably authorises ACE to enter any premises where ACE believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods.
ACE may recover possession of any Goods in transit whether or not delivery has occurred.
the Client shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Goods nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of ACE.
ACE may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Client.
Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”)
In this clause financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPS
Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Client acknowledges and agrees that these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA and creates a security interest in all Goods that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by ACE to the Client.
The Client undertakes to:
promptly sign any further documents and/or provide any further information (such information to be complete, accurate and up-to-date in all respects) which ACE may reasonably require to;
register a financing statement or financing change statement in relation to a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register;
register any other document required to be registered by the PPSA; or
correct a defect in a statement referred to in clause 3(a)(i) or 15.3(a)(ii);
indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, ACE for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register established by the PPSA or releasing any Goods charged thereby;
not register a financing change statement in respect of a security interest without the prior written consent of ACE;
not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Goods in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of ACE;
immediately advise ACE of any material change in its business practices of selling the Goods which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.
ACE and the Client agree that sections 96, 115 and 125 of the PPSA do not apply to the security agreement created by these terms and conditions.
The Client waives their rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.
The Client waives their rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by ACE, the Client waives their right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.
The Client must unconditionally ratify any actions taken by ACE under clauses 3 to 15.5.
Subject to any express provisions to the contrary nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.
Security and Charge
In consideration of ACE agreeing to supply the Goods, the Client charges all of its rights, title and interest (whether joint or several) in any land, realty or other assets capable of being charged, owned by the Client either now or in the future, to secure the performance by the Client of its obligations under these terms and conditions (including, but not limited to, the payment of any money).
The Client indemnifies ACE from and against all ACE’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising ACE’s rights under this clause.
The Client irrevocably appoints ACE and each director of ACE as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 16 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.
Defects, Warranties and Returns, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA)
The Client must inspect the Goods on delivery and must within seven (7) days of delivery notify ACE in writing of any evident defect/damage, shortage in quantity, or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client must notify any other alleged defect in the Goods as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Upon such notification the Client must allow ACE to inspect the Goods.
Under applicable State, Territory and Commonwealth Law (including, without limitation the CCA), certain statutory implied guarantees and warranties (including, without limitation the statutory guarantees under the CCA) may be implied into these terms and conditions (Non-Excluded Guarantees).
ACE acknowledges that nothing in these terms and conditions purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.
Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, ACE makes no warranties or other representations under these terms and conditions including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Goods. ACE’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
If the Client is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, ACE’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.
If ACE is required to replace the Goods under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, ACE may refund any money the Client has paid for the Goods.
If the Client is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, ACE’s liability for any defect or damage in the Goods is:
limited to the value of any express warranty or warranty card provided to the Client by ACE at ACE’s sole discretion;
limited to any warranty to which ACE is entitled, if ACE did not manufacture the Goods;
otherwise negated absolutely.
Subject to this clause 17, returns will only be accepted provided that:
the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 1; and
ACE has agreed that the Goods are defective; and
the Goods are returned within a reasonable time at the Client’s cost (if that cost is not significant); and
the Goods are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.
Notwithstanding clauses 1 to 17.8 but subject to the CCA, ACE shall not be liable for any defect or damage which may be caused or partly caused by or arise as a result of:
the Client failing to properly maintain or store any Goods;
the Client using the Goods for any purpose other than that for which they were designed;
the Client continuing the use of any Goods after any defect became apparent or should have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user;
the Client failing to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by ACE;
fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if ACE is required by a law to accept a return then ACE will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.
Intellectual Property
Where ACE has designed, drawn or developed Goods for the Client, then the copyright in any designs and drawings and documents shall remain the property of ACE.
The Client warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to ACE will not cause ACE to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Client’s order and the Client agrees to indemnify ACE against any action taken by a third party against ACE in respect of any such infringement.
The Client agrees that ACE may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings or Goods which ACE has created for the Client.
Default and Consequences of Default
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 a half percent (2.5%) per calendar month (and at ACE’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
If the Client owes ACE any money the Client shall indemnify ACE from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by ACE in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, ACE’s contract default fee, and bank dishonour fees).
Without prejudice to any other remedies ACE may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions ACE may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods to the Client. ACE will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because ACE has exercised its rights under this clause.
Without prejudice to ACE’s other remedies at law ACE shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to ACE shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
any money payable to ACE becomes overdue, or in ACE’s opinion the Client will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
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
a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Client or any asset of the Client.
Cancellation
ACE 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 ACE shall repay to the Client any money paid by the Client for the Goods. ACE shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
In the event that the Client cancels delivery of Goods the Client shall be liable for any and all loss incurred (whether direct or indirect) by ACE as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).
Cancellation of orders for Goods made to the Client’s specifications, or for non-stocklist items, will definitely not be accepted once production has commenced, or an order has been placed.
Privacy Act 1988
The Client agrees for ACE to obtain from a credit reporting body (CRB) a credit report containing personal credit information (e.g. name, address, D.O.B, occupation, previous credit applications, credit history) about the Client in relation to credit provided by ACE.
The Client agrees that ACE may exchange information about the Client with those credit providers and with related body corporates for the following purposes:
to assess an application by the Client; and/or
to notify other credit providers of a default by the Client; and/or
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
to assess the creditworthiness of the Client including the Client’s repayment history in the preceding two years.
The Client consents to ACE being given a consumer credit report to collect overdue payment on commercial credit.
The Client agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by ACE for the following purposes (and for other agreed purposes or required by):
the provision of Goods; and/or
analysing, verifying and/or checking the Client’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to the provision of Goods; and/or
processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by the Client; and/or
enabling the collection of amounts outstanding in relation to the Goods.
ACE may give information about the Client to a CRB for the following purposes:
to obtain a consumer credit report;
allow the CRB to create or maintain a credit information file about the Client including credit history.
The information given to the CRB may include:
personal information as outlined in 1 above;
name of the credit provider and that ACE is a current credit provider to the Client;
whether the credit provider is a licensee;
type of consumer credit;
details concerning the Client’s application for credit or commercial credit (e.g. date of commencement/termination of the credit account and the amount requested);
advice of consumer credit defaults, overdue accounts, loan repayments or outstanding monies which are overdue by more than sixty (60) days and for which written notice for request of payment has been made and debt recovery action commenced or alternatively that the Client no longer has any overdue accounts and ACE has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge(e.g. dates of payments);
information that, in the opinion of ACE, the Client has committed a serious credit infringement;
advice that the amount of the Client’s overdue payment is equal to or more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150).
The Client shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from ACE:
a copy of the information about the Client retained by ACE and the right to request that ACE correct any incorrect information; and
that ACE does not disclose any personal information about the Client for the purpose of direct marketing.
ACE will destroy personal information upon the Client’s request (by e-mail) or if it is no longer required unless it is required in order to fulfil the obligations of this agreement or is required to be maintained and/or stored in accordance with the law.
The Client can make a privacy complaint by contacting ACE via e-mail. ACE will respond to that complaint within seven (7) days of receipt and will take all reasonable steps to make a decision as to the complaint within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint. In the event that the Client is not satisfied with the resolution provided, the Client can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.
Unpaid Seller’s Rights
Where the Client has left any item with ACE for repair, modification, exchange or for ACE to perform any other service in relation to the item and ACE has not received or been tendered the whole of any moneys owing to it by the Client, ACE shall have, until all moneys owing to ACE are paid:
a lien on the item; and
the right to retain or sell the item, such sale to be undertaken in accordance with any legislation applicable to the sale or disposal of uncollected goods.
The lien of ACE shall continue despite the commencement of proceedings, or judgment for any moneys owing to ACE having been obtained against the Client.
Construction Contracts Act 2004
At ACE’s sole discretion, if there are any disputes or claims for unpaid Goods and/or Services then the provisions of the Construction Contracts Act 2004 may apply.
Nothing in this agreement is intended to have the affect of contracting out of any provisions of the Construction Contracts Act 2004 of Western Australia, except to the extent permitted by the Act where applicable.
General
The failure by ACE to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect ACE’s right to subsequently enforce that provision. 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.
These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of the state in which ACE has its principal place of business, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in that state.
Subject to clause 17 ACE 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 ACE of these terms and conditions (alternatively ACE’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods).
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 ACE nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
ACE may license or sub-contract all or any part of its rights and obligations without the Client’s consent.
The Client agrees that ACE may amend these terms and conditions at any time. If ACE makes a change to these terms and conditions, then that change will take effect from the date on which ACE notifies the Client of such change. The Client will be taken to have accepted such changes if the Client makes a further request for ACE to provide Goods to the Client.
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.
The Client warrants that it has the power to enter into this agreement and has obtained all necessary authorisations to allow it to do so, it is not insolvent and that this agreement creates binding and valid legal obligations on it.
