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Please read these terms carefully before placing an order with GB Distribution Ltd
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the sale of goods by GB Distribution Ltd ("we", "us", "our", "the Company") to you ("the Customer", "you", "your"). By placing an order with us, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
GB Distribution Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Our registered office is located at Charnwood House, Harcourt Way, Leicester, LE19 1WP.
"Contract" means the contract between us and you for the sale and purchase of goods.
"Goods" means the products we supply to you.
"Order" means your request to purchase goods from us.
"Delivery Date" means the date specified by us for delivery of the goods.
All orders placed by you are subject to acceptance by us. We reserve the right to refuse any order at our discretion.
A contract between us and you will only be formed when we issue a written order confirmation or invoice to you.
All quotations are valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise stated and are subject to availability.
We reserve the right to amend prices without notice if there are changes to VAT rates, manufacturer price increases, or significant changes in currency exchange rates.
All prices are quoted in British Pounds Sterling (GBP) and are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
Payment terms are strictly 30 days from the date of invoice unless otherwise agreed in writing. Credit accounts are subject to approval and credit limits.
New customers may be required to pay in advance or provide satisfactory trade references before credit terms are granted.
We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue accounts at the rate of 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, together with a fixed sum of £100 as compensation for late payment in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
If payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to suspend further deliveries until the account is brought up to date.
Payment methods accepted include bank transfer (BACS), cheque, or credit/debit card. Cash payments may be accepted at our discretion.
Delivery dates are estimates only and are not guaranteed. We shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the goods.
Delivery charges will be added to the invoice unless otherwise agreed. Collection from our premises is available free of charge during normal business hours.
Risk in the goods passes to you upon delivery. You must inspect the goods immediately upon delivery and notify us within 48 hours of any shortages or damages.
If you fail to take delivery of goods when they are ready, we may charge reasonable storage costs and may, at our discretion, dispose of the goods after giving you 14 days' notice.
We reserve the right to deliver goods in instalments. Each instalment shall be treated as a separate contract and failure to deliver any instalment shall not entitle you to cancel any other instalment.
Important: Please read this section carefully as it affects your rights and obligations
Ownership of all goods supplied by GB Distribution Ltd ("we", "us", "our") shall remain with GB Distribution Ltd until we have received payment in full for:
Risk in the goods passes to you on delivery, but title and ownership do not pass until payment has been received in full in accordance with clause 5.1.
Until title to the goods has passed to you, you must:
If any sum due to us is overdue, or if you enter into any form of insolvency, administration or liquidation, we may at any time:
If, before title passes, you resell the goods in the ordinary course of your business:
We warrant that all goods supplied are of satisfactory quality and fit for their intended purpose, subject to normal use and maintenance.
If goods are found to be defective or not as described, you must notify us within 7 days of delivery. We will, at our discretion, replace the goods or issue a credit note.
Returns will only be accepted with prior written authorization from us. All returned goods must be in their original packaging, unused, and in resaleable condition. A restocking charge of up to 20% may apply.
We do not accept returns on special order items, discontinued products, or goods that have been customized to your specification.
Where goods are covered by a manufacturer's warranty, claims should be made directly to the manufacturer in accordance with their warranty terms.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under English law.
Subject to clause 7.1, we shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses, including loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, or loss of reputation.
Our total liability to you in connection with any contract shall not exceed the price paid by you for the goods in question.
We strongly recommend that you maintain adequate insurance cover for the goods once they are delivered to you.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, lockouts, pandemics, government restrictions, fire, flood, or failure of suppliers.
If a force majeure event continues for more than 60 days, either party may terminate the affected contract by giving written notice to the other party.
All intellectual property rights in any specifications, drawings, designs, or other materials provided by us remain our property or that of our suppliers.
You must not reproduce, modify, or distribute any materials or product information provided by us without our prior written consent.
We process your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Your data will be used for processing orders, maintaining customer accounts, credit reference checks, and marketing purposes (where you have consented). For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your personal data. Contact us at the details below to exercise these rights.
We may suspend or terminate your credit account immediately if you breach these Terms, fail to make payment when due, or if we have reasonable grounds to believe you are unable to pay your debts.
Upon termination, all outstanding amounts shall become immediately due and payable, and we may exercise our rights under the Retention of Title clause.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us and supersede all previous agreements, representations, or understandings.
Variation: We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. The latest version will be available on our website.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Waiver: No failure or delay by us in exercising any right shall constitute a waiver of that right.
Third Party Rights: No third party shall have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce these Terms.
Notices: All notices must be in writing and sent to the registered office address or email address provided by the relevant party.
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with these Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
GB Distribution Ltd
Charnwood House
Harcourt Way, Leicester
LE19 1WP, United Kingdom
Last updated: January 2025
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