Terms & Conditions of Trading The Company Terms & Conditions are available on request. Companies applying for credit will be required to establish a trading relationship, normally orders received before an account is opened will be put on a Pro-forma basis. When an account is opened the Company's normal terms of payment are to be within 30 days of invoice. Special overnight deliveries can be arranged, and deliveries outside the UK mainland can also be arranged at normal tariff rates. All quotations are free and shall be open for acceptance within 30 days. Prices Prices charged will be those in force at the date of purchase or invoice and will be based on the Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., quoted price. We reserve the right to review prices for whatever reason, but will generally do so to offset devaluation of exchange or increase in raw material costs. Special quotations at variance from our current prices or at variance to these terms and conditions shall only be valid if in writing, signed by an Image Lighting authorised Manager or Sales Representative. Orders Official orders must always be confirmed in writing to Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., prior to commencement of any work on product ordered. Customers making verbal orders shall be responsible for any costs incurred due to errors in description or quantity of goods delivered or for goods not ready for collection. Proforma Orders Proforma invoices issued by Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., must be settled in full prior to manufacture of goods. Carriage Carriage shall be payable on all goods despatched to destinations within mainland UK at a set rate, available on request from Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd. Deliveries are generally by overnight courier. Special deliveries i.e. Timed or before 12, or deliveries abroad will be charged accordingly. Deliveries within UK but outside UK mainland are generally charged at the normal rates, but are subject to longer delivery times. All these rates are subject to change without notice. Surcharges Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., reserve the right to levy surcharges on orders consisting of items priced at less than £50 or for special priority orders where stated. Payments Payment to be within 30 days of invoice. Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., reserve the right to refuse these terms and issue a Pro-forma invoice for payment before despatch of goods without explanation. In this instance Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., will endeavour to make such customers aware of the terms at the time of goods being ordered. Invoices or part invoices outstanding 30 days after issue will become subject to interest chargeable at 2.5% over the current Bank of England MLR. Breakages that are not notified within three days of delivery cannot be cited as a reason to withold payment at a later date. Value Added Tax Value added tax will be charged at standard rate. Orders for delivery outside the UK will also be charged VAT at the standard rate, unless goods are collected by a recognised freight company, who must provide paperwork indemnifying Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., from incurring VAT charges, or goods are despatched by a representative of Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., (e.g. Post). Orders for delivery within the EC will also be charged VAT at the standard rate unless supported by a valid equivalent EC VAT number. Conditions The goods specified in our invoices are in accordance with the quoted price and descriptions supplied by us. If they vary in any way from the requirements of the customer's order (see also verbal Orders under orders heading above), the invoice will prevail unless the customer notifies us within three days of delivery. Customers are advised to read the quotation regarding small variations. Having advised the customer that their goods are ready for despatch, Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., will make every effort to supply goods for a specific delivery date. However, the delivery times as specified above are not guaranteed. We shall be excused delivery due to act of God, act of war, civil disturbance, strikes, lock outs, fire, flood, carrier delay or any other cause outside our control. In such cases delivery will be extended commensurately with the length of the said delay. Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., will not be liable for any consequential claims arising from any delays. Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., will make every effort to hold as complete a range of products from the brochure, as possible. However Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., will not be liable for any claims arising out of non availability of items whatsoever the cause. Where credit is obtained by a customer, the goods invoiced shall, at all times prior to payment of said invoice, remain the property of Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd. During this time the customer may not deal (except in the ordinary course of business) with such goods nor charge the same to any third party. The proceeds from the sale of such goods shall be held in trust for us by the customer and we have the right, as our option, to trace and recover the goods and/or such proceeds of sale. If goods are delivered in stages, each delivery shall constitute a separate contract to the terms and conditions herein. The customer shall not be entitled to withhold payment because of any delay or alleged defect in other deliveries. All descriptive matter, catalogues, price lists or advertisements whether or not supplied with any proposal or quotation are given in good faith and shall not form part of the contract. Unless otherwise stipulated, special quotations shall be open for acceptance within 30 days thereof. All goods to be checked immediately, any discrepancies to be reported within 3 working days. These conditions and the specific terms as to the description quantity and price of goods and delivery constitute the whole contract between Image Lighting (Manchester) Ltd., and the customer. These conditions are several and the failure of any single condition shall not vitiate any other condition. The laws of England shall apply to this contract and the courts of England shall have jurisdiction there over.