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TERMS OF SALE

1.            INTERPRETATION

1.1          Definitions. In these Conditions, the following definitions apply:

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

Conditions: the terms and conditions set out in this document as amended from time to time in accordance with clause 11.6.

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

Customer: the person or firm who purchases the Goods from the Supplier.

Force Majeure Event: has the meaning given in clause 10.

Goods: the goods (or any part of them) set out in the Order.

Order: the Customer's order for the Goods, as set out in the Customer's written acceptance of the Supplier's quotation, or overleaf, as the case may be.

Specification: any specification for the Goods, including any related plans and drawings, that is agreed in writing by the Customer and the Supplier.

Supplier: BJA Trading Limited t/a Birkdale Sales (registered in England and Wales with company number 05547795).

1.2          Construction. In these Conditions, the following rules apply:

(a)          A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality).
(b)          A reference to a party includes its personal representatives, successors or permitted assigns.
(c)           A reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to such statute or provision as amended or re-enacted. A reference to a statute or statutory provision includes any subordinate legislation made under that statute or statutory provision, as amended or re-enacted.
(d)          Any phrase introduced by the terms including, include, in particular or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms.
(e)          A reference to writing or written includes faxes and e-mails.

2.            BASIS OF CONTRACT
2.1          These Conditions apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms that the Customer seeks to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing.

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

2.3          The Order shall only be deemed to be accepted when the Supplier issues a written acceptance of the Order or commences performance of the Contract by delivering the Goods at which point the Contract shall come into existence.

2.4          The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. The Customer acknowledges that it has not relied on any statement, promise, representation, assurance or warranty made or given by or on behalf of the Supplier which is not set out in the Contract.

2.5          Any samples, drawings, descriptive matter, or advertising produced by the Supplier and any descriptions or illustrations contained in the Supplier's catalogues or brochures are produced for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the Goods described in them. They shall not form part of the Contract or have any contractual force.

2.6          A quotation for the Goods given by the Supplier shall not constitute an offer. A quotation shall only be valid for a period of 30 Business Days from its date of issue.

3.            GOODS

3.1          The Goods are described in the Supplier's catalogue as modified by any applicable Specification.

3.2          To the extent that the Goods are to be manufactured in accordance with a Specification supplied by the Customer, the Customer shall indemnify the Supplier against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including any direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, loss of reputation and all interest, penalties and legal and other professional costs and expenses) suffered or incurred by the Supplier in connection with any claim made against the Supplier for actual or alleged infringement of a third party's intellectual property rights arising out of or in connection with the Supplier's use of the Specification. This clause 3.2 shall survive termination of the Contract.

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

4.            DELIVERY

4.1          The Supplier shall ensure that:

(a)          each delivery of the Goods is accompanied by a delivery note which shows the date of the Order, all relevant Customer and Supplier reference numbers, the type and quantity of the Goods (including the code number of the Goods, where applicable), special storage instructions (if any) and, if the Order is being delivered by instalments, the outstanding balance of Goods remaining to be delivered; and

(b)          if the Supplier requires the Customer to return any packaging materials to the Supplier, that fact is clearly stated on the delivery note. The Customer shall make any such packaging materials available for collection at such times as the Supplier shall reasonably request. Returns of packaging materials shall be at the Supplier's expense.

4.2          The Supplier shall deliver the Goods to the location set out in the Order or such other location as the parties may agree (Delivery Location) at any time after the Supplier notifies the Customer that the Goods are ready.

4.3          Delivery of the Goods shall be completed on the Goods' arrival at the Delivery Location.

4.4          Any dates quoted for delivery are approximate only, and the time of delivery is not of the essence. The Supplier shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Goods that is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.

4.5          If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods, its liability shall be limited to the costs and expenses incurred by the Customer in obtaining replacement goods of similar description and quality in the cheapest market available, less the price of the Goods. The Supplier shall have no liability for any failure to deliver the Goods to the extent that such failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.

4.6          If the Customer fails to take delivery of the Goods within three Business Days of the Supplier notifying the Customer that the Goods are ready, then, except where such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Supplier's failure to comply with its obligations under the Contract:

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

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

4.7          If 10 Business Days after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready for delivery the Customer has not accepted delivery of them, the Supplier may resell or otherwise dispose of part or all of the Goods and, after deducting reasonable storage and selling costs, account to the Customer for any excess over the price of the Goods or charge the Customer for any shortfall below the price of the Goods.

4.8          The Customer shall not be entitled to reject the Goods if the Supplier delivers up to and including 5% more or less than the quantity of Goods ordered.

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

5.            QUALITY

5.1          The Supplier warrants that on delivery the Goods shall:

(a)          conform in all material respects with their description and any applicable Specification; and

(b)          be free from material defects in design, material and workmanship.

5.2          Subject to clause 5.3, if:

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

(b)          the Supplier is given a reasonable opportunity of examining such Goods;

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

(d)          the Supplier in its reasonable opinion having examined such Goods finds that such Goods do not comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1,
the Supplier shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective Goods, or refund the price of the defective Goods in full.

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

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

(b)          the defect arises because the Customer failed to follow the Supplier's oral or written instructions as to the storage, commissioning, installation, use and maintenance of the Goods or (if there are none) good trade practice regarding the same;

(c)           the defect arises as a result of the Supplier following any drawing, design or Specification supplied by the Customer;

(d)          the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of the Supplier;

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

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

5.4          Except as provided in this clause 5, the Supplier shall have no liability to the Customer in respect of the Goods' failure to comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1.

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

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

6.            TITLE AND RISK

6.1          The risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer on completion of delivery.

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

(a)          the Supplier receives payment in full (in cash or cleared funds) for the Goods and any other goods that the Supplier has supplied to the Customer in respect of which payment has become due, in which case title to the Goods shall pass at the time of payment of all such sums; and

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

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

(a)          store the Goods separately from all other goods held by the Customer so that they remain readily identifiable as the Supplier's property;

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

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

(d)          notify the Supplier immediately if it becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.2; and

(e)          give the Supplier such information relating to the Goods as the Supplier may require from time to time.

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

(a)          it does so as principal and not as the Supplier’s agent; and

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

6.5          If before title to the Goods passes to the Customer the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.2, then, without limiting any other right or remedy the Supplier may have:

(a)          the Customer's right to resell the Goods or use them in the ordinary course of its business ceases immediately; and

(b)          the Supplier may at any time:

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

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

7.            PRICE AND PAYMENT

7.1          The price of the Goods shall be the price set out in the Order, or, if no price is quoted, the price set out in the Supplier's published price list in force as at the date of delivery.

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

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

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

(c)           any delay caused by any instructions of the Customer or failure of the Customer to give the Supplier adequate or accurate information or instructions.

7.3          The price of the Goods is exclusive of the costs and charges of packaging, insurance and transport of the Goods, which shall be invoiced to the Customer.

7.4          The price of the Goods is exclusive of amounts in respect of value added tax (VAT). The Customer shall, on receipt of a valid VAT invoice from the Supplier, pay to the Supplier such additional amounts in respect of VAT as are chargeable on the supply of the Goods.

7.5          Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Supplier (in which case clause 7.6 shall apply), payment for the Goods must be made in advance of delivery to the bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier.

7.6          Where the Supplier agrees to provide the Customer with extended payment terms, it shall do in writing and the Customer shall pay the invoice in full and in cleared funds by the end of the month following the of the date of the invoice.  Payment shall be made to the bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier. Time of payment is of the essence.

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

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

8.            TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

8.1          If the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.2, the Supplier may terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer.

8.2          For the purposes of clause 8.1, the relevant events are:

(a)          the Customer suspends, or threatens to suspend, payment of its debts, or is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or admits inability to pay its debts, or (being a company or limited liability partnership) is deemed unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or (being an individual) is deemed either unable to pay its debts or as having no reasonable prospect of so doing, in either case, within the meaning of section 268 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or (being a partnership) has any partner to whom any of the foregoing apply;

(b)          the Customer commences negotiations with all or any class of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its debts, or makes a proposal for or enters into any compromise or arrangement with its creditors other than (where the Customer is a company) where these events take place for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of the Customer with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of the Customer;

(c)           (being a company) a petition is filed, a notice is given, a resolution is passed, or an order is made, for or in connection with the winding up of the Customer, other than for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of the Customer with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of the Customer;

(d)          (being a company) an application is made to court, or an order is made, for the appointment of an administrator or if a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is given or if an administrator is appointed over the Customer;

(e)          (being a company) the holder of a qualifying floating charge over the Customer's assets has become entitled to appoint or has appointed an administrative receiver;

(f)           a person becomes entitled to appoint a receiver over the Customer's assets or a receiver is appointed over the Customer's assets;

(g)          (being an individual) the Customer is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or order;

(h)          a creditor or encumbrancer of the Customer attaches or takes possession of, or a distress, execution, sequestration or other such process is levied or enforced on or sued against, the whole or any part of its assets and such attachment or process is not discharged within 14 days;

(i)            any event occurs, or proceeding is taken, with respect to the Customer in any jurisdiction to which it is subject that has an effect equivalent or similar to any of the events mentioned in clause 8.2(a) to clause 8.2(f) (inclusive);

(j)           the Customer suspends, threatens to suspends, ceases or threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business;

(k)          the Customer's financial position deteriorates to such an extent that in the Supplier's opinion the Customer's capability to adequately fulfil its obligations under the Contract has been placed in jeopardy; and

(l)            (being an individual) the Customer dies or, by reason of illness or incapacity (whether mental or physical), is incapable of managing his or her own affairs or becomes a patient under any mental health legislation.

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

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

8.5          Termination of the Contract, however arising, shall not affect any of the parties' rights, remedies, obligations and liabilities that have accrued as at termination.

8.6          Clauses which expressly or by implication survive termination of the Contract shall continue in full force and effect.

9.            LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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

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

(b)          fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

(c)           breach of the terms implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979; or

(d)          defective products under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

9.2          Subject to clause 9.1:

(a)          the Supplier shall under no circumstances whatever be liable to the Customer, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, for any loss of profit, or any indirect or consequential loss arising under or in connection with the Contract; and

(b)          the Supplier's total liability to the Customer in respect of all other losses arising under or in connection with the Contract, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed the price of the Goods.

10.          FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under the Contract to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event means any event beyond a party's reasonable control, which by its nature could not have been foreseen, or, if it could have been foreseen, was unavoidable, including strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving its own workforce or a third party's), failure of energy sources or transport network, acts of God, war, terrorism, riot, civil commotion, interference by civil or military authorities, national or international calamity, armed conflict, malicious damage, breakdown of plant or machinery, nuclear, chemical or biological contamination, sonic boom, explosions, collapse of building structures, fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, loss at sea, epidemics or similar events, natural disasters or extreme adverse weather conditions, or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

11.          GENERAL

11.1        Assignment and other dealings.

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

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

11.2        Notices.

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

(b)          A notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been received: if delivered personally, when left at the address referred to in clause 11.2(a); if sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the second Business Day after posting; if delivered by commercial courier, on the date and at the time that the courier's delivery receipt is signed; or, if sent by by fax or e-mail, one Business Day after transmission.

(c)           The provisions of this clause shall not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action.
11.3        Severance.

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

(b)          If any provision or part-provision of this Contract is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend such provision so that, as amended, it is legal, valid and enforceable, and, to the greatest extent possible, achieves the intended commercial result of the original provision.

11.4        Waiver. A waiver of any right or remedy under the Contract or law is only effective if given in writing and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. No failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy provided under the Contract or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

11.5        Third party rights. A person who is not a party to the Contract shall not have any rights to enforce its terms.

11.6        Variation. Except as set out in these Conditions, no variation of the Contract, including the introduction of any additional terms and conditions, shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Supplier.

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

11.8        Jurisdiction. Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Contract or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).
 
TERMS OF PURCHASE 
 
1            Definitions and interpretation
 
1.1         The defined terms in the Contract Schedule shall have effect for the purposes of this Agreement.
 
1.2        Interpretation
 
BJA: BJA Trading Limited incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number 05547795 whose registered office is at Granville House The Heights Business Park, Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, HP14 3BG
 
Confidential Information: any information of a confidential nature concerning the business, affairs, customers, clients or suppliers of the other party or of any member of its Group, including but not limited to information relating to a party's operations, processes, plans, product information, know-how, designs, trade secrets, software, market opportunities and customers.
 
Delivery Date: the date which BJA specifies the Goods shall be delivered by
 
Goods: such products ordered by BJA from the Seller pursuant to these terms and conditions
 
Price: the price agreed to be paid by BJA to the Seller for the Goods  
 
In this Agreement unless the context otherwise requires:
 
1.2.1    words importing any gender include every gender;
 
1.2.2    words importing the singular number include the plural number and vice versa;
 
1.2.3    references to numbered clauses are references to the relevant clause in or schedule to this Agreement;
 
1.2.4    ;
 
1.2.5    any obligation on any Party not to do or omit to do anything is to include an obligation not to allow that thing to be done or omitted to be done;
 
1.2.6    the headings to the clauses and paragraphs of this Agreement are not to affect the interpretation;
 
1.2.7    any reference to an enactment includes reference to that enactment as amended or replaced from time to time and to any subordinate legislation or byelaw made under that enactment; and
 
1.2.8    where the word including is used in this Agreement, it shall be understood as meaning including without limitation.
 
2            Order
 

2.1         BJA orders, and the Seller agrees to sell, the Goods at the Price for delivery by the Delivery Date.
 
2.2         The quantity and description of the Goods are set out in BJA’s purchase order
 
3            Conditions applicable
 
3.1         The provisions of this Agreement shall apply to the sale of the Goods by the Seller to BJA. Any other provisions, including those of the Seller which the Seller applies or purports to apply, shall not be the terms and conditions concerning the sale of the Goods by the Seller to BJA, however such provisions are introduced (including but not limited to provisions included on quotations, estimates, conformations of order, delivery notes or similar documents) (Seller’s Provisions). For the avoidance of doubt, the Seller acknowledges and agrees that BJA shall not be bound by any of the Seller’s Provisions.
 
3.2         An order for the Goods shall be deemed to be an offer by BJA to purchase Goods pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
 
3.3         Any act to fulfil the order for the Goods by the Seller shall be deemed conclusive evidence of the Seller’s acceptance of this Agreement.
 
3.4         Any variation of the provisions of this Agreement (including any special terms and conditions agreed between the Parties) shall be inapplicable unless agreed in writing by BJA.
 
3.5         The Seller shall ensure that at all times it has and maintains all the licences, permissions, authorisations, consents and permits that it needs to carry out its obligations under the Agreement.
 
4            Quality of the Goods to be supplied
 
The Seller warrants, represents, undertakes and guarantees that the Goods supplied under this Agreement will:
 
4.1         conform to all statutory and regulatory requirements and applicable codes of practice;
 
4.2         be free from defects (manifest or latent);
 
4.3         conform with the Specification(s), drawings, descriptions given in quotations, estimates, brochures, sales, marketing and technical literature or material (in whatever format made available by the Seller) supplied by, or on behalf of, the Seller;
 
4.4         be free from design defects;
 
4.5         be suitable, in every aspect, for the purposes intended by BJA (the onus being on the Seller to enquire about the purpose if the Seller does not know or is not clear about the purpose);
 
4.6         be of satisfactory quality.
 
The Seller acknowledges and agrees that the approval by BJA of any designs provided by the Seller will not relieve the Seller of any of its obligations under this clause.
 
5            Price
 
BJA shall pay the Price for the Goods which cannot be varied without the prior written authorisation of BJA, signed by an authorised representative of BJA.
 
6            Payment
 
6.1         Payment for the goods shall be made in accordance with the Payment Terms.
 
6.2         All amounts stated are exclusive of VAT and/or any other applicable taxes or levy, which shall be charged in addition at the rate in force at the date any payment is required from BJA.
 
6.3         If a payment is not made by BJA by the due date, then BJA shall pay the Seller interest at a rate which shall compensate for such loss as has been directly caused by the late payment. The interest rate shall not be at a rate higher than the interest rate specified in the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
 
6.4         The time for payment for any sum due under this Agreement shall not be of the essence.
 
7            Packaging
 
The Seller shall at its own cost comply with any handling, packing, packaging and labelling instructions as BJA shall specify.
 
8            Cancellation
 

BJA shall have the right to cancel the order for the Goods (or any part of the Goods) which have not yet been delivered to BJA so long as the Goods have not been made bespoke for BJA to any specification given by BJA to the Seller.
 
9            Delivery
 
9.1         The Goods shall be delivered to the location specified by BJA or at the direction of BJA by the Delivery Date or such date(s) as may be specified by BJA (“Delivery”). Delivery shall take place during normal business hours. The Delivery Date or any other date and time agreed for delivery of the Goods shall be of the essence of the Agreement.
 
9.2         The Seller shall not deliver the Goods in instalments. Where the Parties have agreed in writing that the Seller shall deliver in instalments (or BJA agrees to accept instalments for the delivery of the Goods), a breach concerning any instalment (however caused or of whatsoever nature) shall entitle BJA to terminate the Agreement and to claim damages, without prejudice to BJA’s other remedies.
 

MATES RATES

1.            INTERPRETATION

The following definitions apply in these Conditions:
 
Birkdale:  means BJA Trading Limited (Company No. 05547795) trading as Birkdale Sales whose registered office is at Granville House, The Heights Business Park, Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 3BG.

Commencement Date:  means 16th June 2021.

Conditions:  means these terms and conditions as amended from time to time.

Customer: means the person or firm who places orders for products from Birkdale through its website.

Term:  means the period of validity of the Programme (as defined below) commencing on the Commencement Date until such time as Birkdale discontinues the Programme.

These Conditions set out the terms relating to Birkdale’s ‘Mates Rates’ promotional programme (the “Programme”).

In these Conditions, a reference to we, our, ours or us is a reference to Birkdale. A reference to you, your or yours is a reference to the Customer.

These Conditions should be read in conjunction with our standard terms and conditions available on our website at https://www.birkdalesales.com/terms (Standard Conditions). Where there is a conflict between these Conditions and the Standard Conditions, these Conditions prevail.

We recommend that you print a copy of these Conditions for your future reference.

MATES RATES PROGRAMME

During the Term, Customers with an existing Birkdale web account and Customers who register a new web account with Birkdale on or after the Commencement Date will be entitled to receive a 2.5% discount on all online orders. Customers can register at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxWfUz6uJdoVu9LheSBvoKhXix-c_o7OjVlr0IlQCgHbvQDw/viewform.

During the Term, we may offer monthly promotions. Such promotions (if any) will be offered to all web Customers and will be applied via a discount code. The details of the monthly promotional discount will be set out in the description of the specific promotion.

You must register or have a registered Birkdale web account to qualify for the Programme. The Programme will only apply to online purchases.

TERMS RELATING TO THE PROGRAMME

All applicable discount codes are applied to the value of the order, excluding delivery costs.

Discounts and promotions cannot be combined, unless the specific terms relating to the specific discount or promotion state that you can combine it with other offers.

Only one discount code can be applied to any order in relation to a specific promotion, unless specific terms relating to the specific promotion state that a discount code can be used for more than one order.

We can change a discount code in relation to any specific promotion at any time.  

If you close your Birkdale web account or if your account is inactive for six months, you will no longer be able to benefit from the Programme.

In the event that you claim or are entitled to a refund on any purchases, any such refund will exclude the discount received under the Programme.

3.7     We reserve the right to amend discounts and promotions and the way in which they are calculated, vary any other terms of these Conditions or discontinue the Programme at any time.

DATA PROTECTION

We will only process your personal information as set out in our privacy policy, a copy of which can be found at https://www.birkdalesales.com/Privacy.

LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Conditions will be governed by English law. Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
TERMS OF SALE

1.            INTERPRETATION

1.1          Definitions. In these Conditions, the following definitions apply:

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

Conditions: the terms and conditions set out in this document as amended from time to time in accordance with clause 11.6.

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

Customer: the person or firm who purchases the Goods from the Supplier.

Force Majeure Event: has the meaning given in clause 10.

Goods: the goods (or any part of them) set out in the Order.

Order: the Customer's order for the Goods, as set out in the Customer's written acceptance of the Supplier's quotation, or overleaf, as the case may be.

Specification: any specification for the Goods, including any related plans and drawings, that is agreed in writing by the Customer and the Supplier.

Supplier: BJA Trading Limited t/a Birkdale Sales (registered in England and Wales with company number 05547795).

1.2          Construction. In these Conditions, the following rules apply:

(a)          A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality).
(b)          A reference to a party includes its personal representatives, successors or permitted assigns.
(c)           A reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to such statute or provision as amended or re-enacted. A reference to a statute or statutory provision includes any subordinate legislation made under that statute or statutory provision, as amended or re-enacted.
(d)          Any phrase introduced by the terms including, include, in particular or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms.
(e)          A reference to writing or written includes faxes and e-mails.

2.            BASIS OF CONTRACT
2.1          These Conditions apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms that the Customer seeks to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing.

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

2.3          The Order shall only be deemed to be accepted when the Supplier issues a written acceptance of the Order or commences performance of the Contract by delivering the Goods at which point the Contract shall come into existence.

2.4          The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. The Customer acknowledges that it has not relied on any statement, promise, representation, assurance or warranty made or given by or on behalf of the Supplier which is not set out in the Contract.

2.5          Any samples, drawings, descriptive matter, or advertising produced by the Supplier and any descriptions or illustrations contained in the Supplier's catalogues or brochures are produced for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the Goods described in them. They shall not form part of the Contract or have any contractual force.

2.6          A quotation for the Goods given by the Supplier shall not constitute an offer. A quotation shall only be valid for a period of 30 Business Days from its date of issue.

3.            GOODS

3.1          The Goods are described in the Supplier's catalogue as modified by any applicable Specification.

3.2          To the extent that the Goods are to be manufactured in accordance with a Specification supplied by the Customer, the Customer shall indemnify the Supplier against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including any direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, loss of reputation and all interest, penalties and legal and other professional costs and expenses) suffered or incurred by the Supplier in connection with any claim made against the Supplier for actual or alleged infringement of a third party's intellectual property rights arising out of or in connection with the Supplier's use of the Specification. This clause 3.2 shall survive termination of the Contract.

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

4.            DELIVERY

4.1          The Supplier shall ensure that:

(a)          each delivery of the Goods is accompanied by a delivery note which shows the date of the Order, all relevant Customer and Supplier reference numbers, the type and quantity of the Goods (including the code number of the Goods, where applicable), special storage instructions (if any) and, if the Order is being delivered by instalments, the outstanding balance of Goods remaining to be delivered; and

(b)          if the Supplier requires the Customer to return any packaging materials to the Supplier, that fact is clearly stated on the delivery note. The Customer shall make any such packaging materials available for collection at such times as the Supplier shall reasonably request. Returns of packaging materials shall be at the Supplier's expense.

4.2          The Supplier shall deliver the Goods to the location set out in the Order or such other location as the parties may agree (Delivery Location) at any time after the Supplier notifies the Customer that the Goods are ready.

4.3          Delivery of the Goods shall be completed on the Goods' arrival at the Delivery Location.

4.4          Any dates quoted for delivery are approximate only, and the time of delivery is not of the essence. The Supplier shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Goods that is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.

4.5          If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods, its liability shall be limited to the costs and expenses incurred by the Customer in obtaining replacement goods of similar description and quality in the cheapest market available, less the price of the Goods. The Supplier shall have no liability for any failure to deliver the Goods to the extent that such failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer's failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.

4.6          If the Customer fails to take delivery of the Goods within three Business Days of the Supplier notifying the Customer that the Goods are ready, then, except where such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Supplier's failure to comply with its obligations under the Contract:

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

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

4.7          If 10 Business Days after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready for delivery the Customer has not accepted delivery of them, the Supplier may resell or otherwise dispose of part or all of the Goods and, after deducting reasonable storage and selling costs, account to the Customer for any excess over the price of the Goods or charge the Customer for any shortfall below the price of the Goods.

4.8          The Customer shall not be entitled to reject the Goods if the Supplier delivers up to and including 5% more or less than the quantity of Goods ordered.

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

5.            QUALITY

5.1          The Supplier warrants that on delivery the Goods shall:

(a)          conform in all material respects with their description and any applicable Specification; and

(b)          be free from material defects in design, material and workmanship.

5.2          Subject to clause 5.3, if:

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

(b)          the Supplier is given a reasonable opportunity of examining such Goods;

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

(d)          the Supplier in its reasonable opinion having examined such Goods finds that such Goods do not comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1,
the Supplier shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective Goods, or refund the price of the defective Goods in full.

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

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

(b)          the defect arises because the Customer failed to follow the Supplier's oral or written instructions as to the storage, commissioning, installation, use and maintenance of the Goods or (if there are none) good trade practice regarding the same;

(c)           the defect arises as a result of the Supplier following any drawing, design or Specification supplied by the Customer;

(d)          the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of the Supplier;

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

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

5.4          Except as provided in this clause 5, the Supplier shall have no liability to the Customer in respect of the Goods' failure to comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1.

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

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

6.            TITLE AND RISK

6.1          The risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer on completion of delivery.

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

(a)          the Supplier receives payment in full (in cash or cleared funds) for the Goods and any other goods that the Supplier has supplied to the Customer in respect of which payment has become due, in which case title to the Goods shall pass at the time of payment of all such sums; and

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

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

(a)          store the Goods separately from all other goods held by the Customer so that they remain readily identifiable as the Supplier's property;

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

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

(d)          notify the Supplier immediately if it becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.2; and

(e)          give the Supplier such information relating to the Goods as the Supplier may require from time to time.

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

(a)          it does so as principal and not as the Supplier’s agent; and

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

6.5          If before title to the Goods passes to the Customer the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.2, then, without limiting any other right or remedy the Supplier may have:

(a)          the Customer's right to resell the Goods or use them in the ordinary course of its business ceases immediately; and

(b)          the Supplier may at any time:

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

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

7.            PRICE AND PAYMENT

7.1          The price of the Goods shall be the price set out in the Order, or, if no price is quoted, the price set out in the Supplier's published price list in force as at the date of delivery.

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

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

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

(c)           any delay caused by any instructions of the Customer or failure of the Customer to give the Supplier adequate or accurate information or instructions.

7.3          The price of the Goods is exclusive of the costs and charges of packaging, insurance and transport of the Goods, which shall be invoiced to the Customer.

7.4          The price of the Goods is exclusive of amounts in respect of value added tax (VAT). The Customer shall, on receipt of a valid VAT invoice from the Supplier, pay to the Supplier such additional amounts in respect of VAT as are chargeable on the supply of the Goods.

7.5          Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Supplier (in which case clause 7.6 shall apply), payment for the Goods must be made in advance of delivery to the bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier.

7.6          Where the Supplier agrees to provide the Customer with extended payment terms, it shall do in writing and the Customer shall pay the invoice in full and in cleared funds by the end of the month following the of the date of the invoice.  Payment shall be made to the bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier. Time of payment is of the essence.

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

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

8.            TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

8.1          If the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 8.2, the Supplier may terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer.

8.2          For the purposes of clause 8.1, the relevant events are:

(a)          the Customer suspends, or threatens to suspend, payment of its debts, or is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or admits inability to pay its debts, or (being a company or limited liability partnership) is deemed unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or (being an individual) is deemed either unable to pay its debts or as having no reasonable prospect of so doing, in either case, within the meaning of section 268 of the Insolvency Act 1986, or (being a partnership) has any partner to whom any of the foregoing apply;

(b)          the Customer commences negotiations with all or any class of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its debts, or makes a proposal for or enters into any compromise or arrangement with its creditors other than (where the Customer is a company) where these events take place for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of the Customer with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of the Customer;

(c)           (being a company) a petition is filed, a notice is given, a resolution is passed, or an order is made, for or in connection with the winding up of the Customer, other than for the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of the Customer with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of the Customer;

(d)          (being a company) an application is made to court, or an order is made, for the appointment of an administrator or if a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is given or if an administrator is appointed over the Customer;

(e)          (being a company) the holder of a qualifying floating charge over the Customer's assets has become entitled to appoint or has appointed an administrative receiver;

(f)           a person becomes entitled to appoint a receiver over the Customer's assets or a receiver is appointed over the Customer's assets;

(g)          (being an individual) the Customer is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or order;

(h)          a creditor or encumbrancer of the Customer attaches or takes possession of, or a distress, execution, sequestration or other such process is levied or enforced on or sued against, the whole or any part of its assets and such attachment or process is not discharged within 14 days;

(i)            any event occurs, or proceeding is taken, with respect to the Customer in any jurisdiction to which it is subject that has an effect equivalent or similar to any of the events mentioned in clause 8.2(a) to clause 8.2(f) (inclusive);

(j)           the Customer suspends, threatens to suspends, ceases or threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business;

(k)          the Customer's financial position deteriorates to such an extent that in the Supplier's opinion the Customer's capability to adequately fulfil its obligations under the Contract has been placed in jeopardy; and

(l)            (being an individual) the Customer dies or, by reason of illness or incapacity (whether mental or physical), is incapable of managing his or her own affairs or becomes a patient under any mental health legislation.

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

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

8.5          Termination of the Contract, however arising, shall not affect any of the parties' rights, remedies, obligations and liabilities that have accrued as at termination.

8.6          Clauses which expressly or by implication survive termination of the Contract shall continue in full force and effect.

9.            LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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

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

(b)          fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

(c)           breach of the terms implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979; or

(d)          defective products under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

9.2          Subject to clause 9.1:

(a)          the Supplier shall under no circumstances whatever be liable to the Customer, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, for any loss of profit, or any indirect or consequential loss arising under or in connection with the Contract; and

(b)          the Supplier's total liability to the Customer in respect of all other losses arising under or in connection with the Contract, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed the price of the Goods.

10.          FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under the Contract to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event means any event beyond a party's reasonable control, which by its nature could not have been foreseen, or, if it could have been foreseen, was unavoidable, including strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving its own workforce or a third party's), failure of energy sources or transport network, acts of God, war, terrorism, riot, civil commotion, interference by civil or military authorities, national or international calamity, armed conflict, malicious damage, breakdown of plant or machinery, nuclear, chemical or biological contamination, sonic boom, explosions, collapse of building structures, fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, loss at sea, epidemics or similar events, natural disasters or extreme adverse weather conditions, or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

11.          GENERAL

11.1        Assignment and other dealings.

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

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

11.2        Notices.

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

(b)          A notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been received: if delivered personally, when left at the address referred to in clause 11.2(a); if sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the second Business Day after posting; if delivered by commercial courier, on the date and at the time that the courier's delivery receipt is signed; or, if sent by by fax or e-mail, one Business Day after transmission.

(c)           The provisions of this clause shall not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action.
11.3        Severance.

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

(b)          If any provision or part-provision of this Contract is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend such provision so that, as amended, it is legal, valid and enforceable, and, to the greatest extent possible, achieves the intended commercial result of the original provision.

11.4        Waiver. A waiver of any right or remedy under the Contract or law is only effective if given in writing and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. No failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy provided under the Contract or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

11.5        Third party rights. A person who is not a party to the Contract shall not have any rights to enforce its terms.

11.6        Variation. Except as set out in these Conditions, no variation of the Contract, including the introduction of any additional terms and conditions, shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Supplier.

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

11.8        Jurisdiction. Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Contract or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).
 
TERMS OF PURCHASE 
 
1            Definitions and interpretation
 
1.1         The defined terms in the Contract Schedule shall have effect for the purposes of this Agreement.
 
1.2        Interpretation
 
BJA: BJA Trading Limited incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number 05547795 whose registered office is at Granville House The Heights Business Park, Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, HP14 3BG
 
Confidential Information: any information of a confidential nature concerning the business, affairs, customers, clients or suppliers of the other party or of any member of its Group, including but not limited to information relating to a party's operations, processes, plans, product information, know-how, designs, trade secrets, software, market opportunities and customers.
 
Delivery Date: the date which BJA specifies the Goods shall be delivered by
 
Goods: such products ordered by BJA from the Seller pursuant to these terms and conditions
 
Price: the price agreed to be paid by BJA to the Seller for the Goods  
 
In this Agreement unless the context otherwise requires:
 
1.2.1    words importing any gender include every gender;
 
1.2.2    words importing the singular number include the plural number and vice versa;
 
1.2.3    references to numbered clauses are references to the relevant clause in or schedule to this Agreement;
 
1.2.4    ;
 
1.2.5    any obligation on any Party not to do or omit to do anything is to include an obligation not to allow that thing to be done or omitted to be done;
 
1.2.6    the headings to the clauses and paragraphs of this Agreement are not to affect the interpretation;
 
1.2.7    any reference to an enactment includes reference to that enactment as amended or replaced from time to time and to any subordinate legislation or byelaw made under that enactment; and
 
1.2.8    where the word including is used in this Agreement, it shall be understood as meaning including without limitation.
 
2            Order
 

2.1         BJA orders, and the Seller agrees to sell, the Goods at the Price for delivery by the Delivery Date.
 
2.2         The quantity and description of the Goods are set out in BJA’s purchase order
 
3            Conditions applicable
 
3.1         The provisions of this Agreement shall apply to the sale of the Goods by the Seller to BJA. Any other provisions, including those of the Seller which the Seller applies or purports to apply, shall not be the terms and conditions concerning the sale of the Goods by the Seller to BJA, however such provisions are introduced (including but not limited to provisions included on quotations, estimates, conformations of order, delivery notes or similar documents) (Seller’s Provisions). For the avoidance of doubt, the Seller acknowledges and agrees that BJA shall not be bound by any of the Seller’s Provisions.
 
3.2         An order for the Goods shall be deemed to be an offer by BJA to purchase Goods pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
 
3.3         Any act to fulfil the order for the Goods by the Seller shall be deemed conclusive evidence of the Seller’s acceptance of this Agreement.
 
3.4         Any variation of the provisions of this Agreement (including any special terms and conditions agreed between the Parties) shall be inapplicable unless agreed in writing by BJA.
 
3.5         The Seller shall ensure that at all times it has and maintains all the licences, permissions, authorisations, consents and permits that it needs to carry out its obligations under the Agreement.
 
4            Quality of the Goods to be supplied
 
The Seller warrants, represents, undertakes and guarantees that the Goods supplied under this Agreement will:
 
4.1         conform to all statutory and regulatory requirements and applicable codes of practice;
 
4.2         be free from defects (manifest or latent);
 
4.3         conform with the Specification(s), drawings, descriptions given in quotations, estimates, brochures, sales, marketing and technical literature or material (in whatever format made available by the Seller) supplied by, or on behalf of, the Seller;
 
4.4         be free from design defects;
 
4.5         be suitable, in every aspect, for the purposes intended by BJA (the onus being on the Seller to enquire about the purpose if the Seller does not know or is not clear about the purpose);
 
4.6         be of satisfactory quality.
 
The Seller acknowledges and agrees that the approval by BJA of any designs provided by the Seller will not relieve the Seller of any of its obligations under this clause.
 
5            Price
 
BJA shall pay the Price for the Goods which cannot be varied without the prior written authorisation of BJA, signed by an authorised representative of BJA.
 
6            Payment
 
6.1         Payment for the goods shall be made in accordance with the Payment Terms.
 
6.2         All amounts stated are exclusive of VAT and/or any other applicable taxes or levy, which shall be charged in addition at the rate in force at the date any payment is required from BJA.
 
6.3         If a payment is not made by BJA by the due date, then BJA shall pay the Seller interest at a rate which shall compensate for such loss as has been directly caused by the late payment. The interest rate shall not be at a rate higher than the interest rate specified in the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
 
6.4         The time for payment for any sum due under this Agreement shall not be of the essence.
 
7            Packaging
 
The Seller shall at its own cost comply with any handling, packing, packaging and labelling instructions as BJA shall specify.
 
8            Cancellation
 

BJA shall have the right to cancel the order for the Goods (or any part of the Goods) which have not yet been delivered to BJA so long as the Goods have not been made bespoke for BJA to any specification given by BJA to the Seller.
 
9            Delivery
 
9.1         The Goods shall be delivered to the location specified by BJA or at the direction of BJA by the Delivery Date or such date(s) as may be specified by BJA (“Delivery”). Delivery shall take place during normal business hours. The Delivery Date or any other date and time agreed for delivery of the Goods shall be of the essence of the Agreement.
 
9.2         The Seller shall not deliver the Goods in instalments. Where the Parties have agreed in writing that the Seller shall deliver in instalments (or BJA agrees to accept instalments for the delivery of the Goods), a breach concerning any instalment (however caused or of whatsoever nature) shall entitle BJA to terminate the Agreement and to claim damages, without prejudice to BJA’s other remedies.
 

MATES RATES

1.            INTERPRETATION

The following definitions apply in these Conditions:
 
Birkdale:  means BJA Trading Limited (Company No. 05547795) trading as Birkdale Sales whose registered office is at Granville House, The Heights Business Park, Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 3BG.

Commencement Date:  means 16th June 2021.

Conditions:  means these terms and conditions as amended from time to time.

Customer: means the person or firm who places orders for products from Birkdale through its website.

Term:  means the period of validity of the Programme (as defined below) commencing on the Commencement Date until such time as Birkdale discontinues the Programme.

These Conditions set out the terms relating to Birkdale’s ‘Mates Rates’ promotional programme (the “Programme”).

In these Conditions, a reference to we, our, ours or us is a reference to Birkdale. A reference to you, your or yours is a reference to the Customer.

These Conditions should be read in conjunction with our standard terms and conditions available on our website at https://www.birkdalesales.com/terms (Standard Conditions). Where there is a conflict between these Conditions and the Standard Conditions, these Conditions prevail.

We recommend that you print a copy of these Conditions for your future reference.

MATES RATES PROGRAMME

During the Term, Customers with an existing Birkdale web account and Customers who register a new web account with Birkdale on or after the Commencement Date will be entitled to receive a 2.5% discount on all online orders. Customers can register at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxWfUz6uJdoVu9LheSBvoKhXix-c_o7OjVlr0IlQCgHbvQDw/viewform.

During the Term, we may offer monthly promotions. Such promotions (if any) will be offered to all web Customers and will be applied via a discount code. The details of the monthly promotional discount will be set out in the description of the specific promotion.

You must register or have a registered Birkdale web account to qualify for the Programme. The Programme will only apply to online purchases.

TERMS RELATING TO THE PROGRAMME

All applicable discount codes are applied to the value of the order, excluding delivery costs.

Discounts and promotions cannot be combined, unless the specific terms relating to the specific discount or promotion state that you can combine it with other offers.

Only one discount code can be applied to any order in relation to a specific promotion, unless specific terms relating to the specific promotion state that a discount code can be used for more than one order.

We can change a discount code in relation to any specific promotion at any time.  

If you close your Birkdale web account or if your account is inactive for six months, you will no longer be able to benefit from the Programme.

In the event that you claim or are entitled to a refund on any purchases, any such refund will exclude the discount received under the Programme.

3.7     We reserve the right to amend discounts and promotions and the way in which they are calculated, vary any other terms of these Conditions or discontinue the Programme at any time.

DATA PROTECTION

We will only process your personal information as set out in our privacy policy, a copy of which can be found at https://www.birkdalesales.com/Privacy.

LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Conditions will be governed by English law. Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.