CONDITIONS OF USE
Conditions of Use
1 Orders
The seller’s catalogue and website is an offer to treat only. Any contract shall consist of
the buyer’s order and the seller’s acceptance thereof. Any order accepted by the seller
shall be subject to the seller’s conditions of sale and no other conditions shall apply unless
expressly agreed in writing by the seller.
2 Point of Delivery
In accordance with normal transport practices all goods will be delivered to the goods
inwards department or reception on the ground floor and off-loading facilities must be
provided by the customer. If further transfer or installation is required, particularly for large
and heavy items, this must be requested at the time of ordering and an additional charge
will be levied. Please note that a signed consignment note constitutes delivery of goods.
Please check that the number of boxes received, corresponds with the delivery note
before signing.
3 Delivery Time
Times quoted are so quoted in good faith but shall be non-binding. To facilitate a prompt
delivery all dispatches will be made direct from either the point of manufacture or
distribution. The seller shall not be liable for any losses incurred by the buyer or any other
person as a result of any delay in the delivery of the goods or any part of the order for any
reason whatsoever. The due performance of the contract is subject to cancellation or
such variation as the seller may find necessary as the result of instructions or lack of
instructions from the buyer, or as a result of industrial dispute or of any cause whatsoever
beyond the seller’s reasonable control. The seller reserves the right to make partial
deliveries.
4 Payment Terms
Preferred method of payment is by credit/debit card or cheque. A credit account can be
opened providing you have been trading for one year and are registered for VAT and can
provide the necessary trade references. All Government bodies including Councils, Schools,
Universities, NHS etc. qualify for instant credit facilities. Once an account has been opened
terms are net cash within 30 days of date on invoice. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Delta,
Switch, Solo, JCB and VISA Electron.
5 Retention of ownership
Property of the goods remains with the seller until full payment has been received by the
seller. Until full payment is received Furniture Direct Supply Limited may at any time
recover the goods and may enter the buyer’s premises for this purpose. Nevertheless the
risk in the goods passes to the buyer on delivery and the buyer shall promptly effect and
maintain in the joint names of the parties, insurance of the goods against loss or damage in
their full invoice price until final payment.