TERMS OF TRADING

Definitions

1.1       “Supplier” means LPG Fire Australia Pty Ltd, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of LPG Fire Australia Pty Ltd.

1.2       “Client” means the person/s buying the Goods (and/or hiring Equipment) 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.

1.3       “Goods” means all Goods or Services supplied by the Supplier 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).

1.4       “Equipment” means all Equipment including any accessories supplied on hire by the Supplier to the Client (and where the context so permits shall include any supply of Services). The Equipment shall be as described on the invoices, quotation, authority to hire, or any other work authorisation form provided by the Supplier to the Client.

1.5       “Price” means the Price payable for the Goods and/or Equipment hire as agreed between the Supplier and the Client in accordance with clause 4 below.

2.      Acceptance

2.1       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/Equipment.

2.2       These terms and conditions may only be amended with the Supplier’s consent in writing and shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other document or agreement between the Client and the Supplier.

2.3       The Client acknowledges and agrees that any refurbished / second-hand cylinders purchased by the Client are done so at the Client’s sole risk. 

3.      Change in Control

3.1       The Client shall give the Supplier 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 the Supplier as a result of the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.

 4.      Price and Payment

4.1       At the Supplier’s sole discretion the Price shall be either:

(a)  as indicated on any invoice provided by the Supplier to the Client; or

(b)  the Price as at the date of delivery of the Goods/Equipment according to the Supplier’s current price list; or

(c)  the Supplier’s quoted price (subject to clause 4.2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of thirty (30) days.

4.2       The Supplier reserves the right to change the Price:

(a)  if a variation to the Goods/Equipment which are to be supplied is requested; or

(b)  if a variation to the Services originally scheduled (including any applicable plans or specifications) is requested; or

(c)  where additional Services are required due to the discovery of hidden or unidentifiable difficulties (including, but not limited to, poor weather conditions, limitations to accessing the site, availability of machinery, safety considerations, prerequisite work by any third party not being completed, change of design, and/or the presence of other contractors on site) which are only discovered on commencement of the Services; or

(d)  in the event of increases to the Supplier in the cost of labour or materials (including but not limited to overseas transactions that may increase as a consequence of variations in foreign currency rates of exchange and/or international freight and insurance charges) which are beyond the Supplier’s control.

4.3       At the Supplier’s sole discretion a deposit may be required.

4.4       Time for payment for the Goods/Equipment being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Client on the date/s determined by the Supplier, which may be:

(a)  the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or

(b)  thirty (30) days following the date of any invoice given or sent to the Client by the Supplier;

(c)  failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is seven (7) days following the date of any invoice given to the Client by the Supplier.

4.5       Payment may be made by cash, cheque, bank cheque, electronic/on-line banking, credit card (plus a surcharge of up to two and a half percent (2.5%) of the Price), or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and the Supplier.

4.6       Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price the Client must pay to the Supplier an amount equal to any GST the Supplier must pay for any supply by the Supplier under this or any other agreement for the sale of the Goods/hire of the Equipment. 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.

5.      Delivery of Goods/Equipment

5.1       Delivery (“Delivery”) of the Goods/Equipment is taken to occur at the time that:

(a)  the Client or the Client’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Goods/Equipment at the Supplier’s address; or

(b)  the Supplier (or the Supplier’s nominated carrier) delivers the Goods/Equipment to the Client’s nominated address even if the Client is not present at the address.

5.2       At the Supplier’s sole discretion the cost of delivery is either included in the Price or is in addition to the Price.

5.3       The Client must take delivery by receipt or collection of the Goods/Equipment whenever either is tendered for delivery. In the event that the Client is unable to take delivery of the Goods/Equipment as arranged then the Supplier shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery of the Goods/Equipment and/or the storage of the Goods.

5.4       The Supplier may deliver the Goods/Equipment in separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.

5.5       Subject to clause 5.6 it is the Supplier’s responsibility to ensure that the Services start as soon as it is reasonably possible.

5.6       The Services commencement date will be put back and/or the completion date extended by whatever time is reasonable in the event that the Supplier claims an extension of time (by giving the Client written notice) where completion is delayed by an event beyond the Supplier’s control, including but not limited to any failure by the Client to:

(a)  make a selection; or

(b)  have the site ready for the Services; or

(c)  notify the Supplier that the site is ready.

5.7       Any time or date given by the Supplier to the Client is an estimate only. The Client must still accept delivery of the Goods/Equipment even if late and the Supplier will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Client as a result of the delivery being late.

6.      Risk

6.1       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.

6.2       If any of the Goods are damaged or destroyed following delivery but prior to ownership passing to the Client, the Supplier is entitled to receive all insurance proceeds payable for the Goods. The production of these terms and conditions by the Supplier is sufficient evidence of the Supplier’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds without the need for any person dealing with the Supplier to make further enquiries.

6.3       If the Client requests the Supplier to leave Goods outside the Supplier’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.

6.4       The Client accepts that Goods supplied:

(a)  are for the extinguishment and/or prevention of fire; and

(b)  do not guarantee that the site will be free of any damage as a result of the said equipment being used either in a correct manner or not.

6.5       It shall be the Client’s responsibility:

(a)  to ensure the Goods are installed and maintained in accordance with the Supplier’s and/or manufacturer’s manual; and

(b)  to ensure the Goods are tested and maintained to full operational condition; and

(c)  to ensure the Goods are free from vandalism or any other wilful or accidental damage; and

(d)  to ensure all surrounding areas are free from obstacles which may impair the operation of the system.

6.6       Where the Supplier 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 the Supplier 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.

6.7       Where the contract does not include installation of Goods by the Supplier, the Supplier shall not be liable for any defect or damage resulting from incorrect or faulty installation.

6.8       Where the Client is to supply the Supplier with any design specifications (including, but not limited to CAD drawings) the Client shall be responsible for providing accurate data. The Supplier shall not be liable whatsoever for any errors in the Goods that are caused by incorrect or inaccurate data being supplied by the Client.

6.9       Any advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service provided by the Supplier in relation to Goods or Services supplied is given in good faith, is based on the Supplier’s own knowledge and experience and shall be accepted without liability on the part of the Supplier 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.

7.      Access 

7.1       The Client shall ensure that the Supplier has clear and free access to the work site at all times to enable them to undertake the Services. The Supplier 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 the Supplier.

8.      Goods On Consignment

8.1       Where Goods are supplied on consignment the following provisions apply specifically to those Goods:

(a)  the Goods shall be at the Client’s risk from the time of delivery and the Client shall be responsible for insuring the Goods.

(b)  the Client may retain possession of the Goods until the Client sells them or the Supplier requires re-delivery of them to the Supplier, whichever first occurs.

(c)  if the Supplier requires re-delivery of the Goods such re-delivery shall be at the Client’s cost.

(d)  the Client shall notify the Supplier on a fortnightly basis of all consignment Goods sold during that fortnightly period and shall within seven (7) days of that fortnightly advice pay the Supplier for the Goods sold.

8.2       Payment for Goods supplied on consignment shall be due to the Supplier immediately upon the sale of all of the Goods supplied or sixty (60) days from the date of delivery whichever first occurs. In the event the Client returns any of the consigned Goods then payment shall only be due for the Goods supplied but not returned.

9.      Title To Goods

9.1       The Supplier and the Client agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:

(a)  the Client has paid the Supplier all amounts owing to the Supplier; and

(b)  the Client has met all of its other obligations to the Supplier.

9.2       Receipt by the Supplier 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.

9.3       It is further agreed that:

(a)  until ownership of the Goods passes to the Client in accordance with clause 9.1 that the Client is only a bailee of the Goods and must return the Goods to the Supplier on request.

(b)  the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Goods on trust for the Supplier and must pay to the Supplier the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Goods being lost, damaged or destroyed.

(c)  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 the Supplier and must pay or deliver the proceeds to the Supplier on demand.

(d)  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 the Supplier and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to the Supplier as it so directs.

(e)  the Client irrevocably authorises the Supplier to enter any premises where the Supplier believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods.

(f)   the Supplier may recover possession of any Goods in transit whether or not delivery has occurred.

(g)  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 the Supplier.

(h)  the Supplier may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Client.

10.    Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”)

10.1    In this clause financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPSA.

10.2    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/Equipment that has previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by the Supplier to the Client.

10.3    The Client undertakes to:

(a)  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 the Supplier may reasonably require to;

(i)   register a financing statement or financing change statement in relation to a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register;

(ii) register any other document required to be registered by the PPSA; or

(iii)       correct a defect in a statement referred to in clause 10.3(a)(i) or 10.3(a)(ii);

(b)  indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, the Supplier 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/Equipment charged thereby;

(c)  not register a financing change statement in respect of a security interest without the prior written consent of the Supplier;

(d)  not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Goods/Equipment in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of the Supplier;

(e)  immediately advise the Supplier of any material change in its business practices of selling Goods which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.

10.4    The Supplier 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.

10.5    The Client waives their rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.

10.6    The Client waives their rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.

10.7    Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Supplier, the Client waives their right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.

10.8    The Client must unconditionally ratify any actions taken by the Supplier under clauses 10.3 to 10.5.

10.9    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.

 11.    Security and Charge

11.1    In consideration of the Supplier agreeing to supply the Goods/Equipment, 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).

11.2    The Client indemnifies the Supplier from and against all the Supplier’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising the Supplier’s rights under this clause.

11.3    The Client irrevocably appoints the Supplier and each director of the Supplier as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 11 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.

 12.    Defects, Warranties and Returns, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA)

12.1    The Client must inspect the Goods/Equipment on delivery and must within seven (7) days of delivery notify the Supplier 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/Equipment as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Upon such notification the Client must allow the Supplier to inspect the Goods/Equipment.

12.2    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).

12.3    The Supplier acknowledges that nothing in these terms and conditions purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.

12.4    Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, the Supplier makes no warranties or other representations under these terms and conditions including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Goods/Equipment. The Supplier’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12.5    If the Client is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, the Supplier’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.

12.6    If the Supplier is required to replace the Goods under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, the Supplier may refund any money the Client has paid for the Goods.

12.7    If the Client is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, the Supplier’s liability for any defect or damage in the Goods is:

(a)  limited to the value of any express warranty or warranty card provided to the Client by the Supplier at the Supplier’s sole discretion;

(b)  limited to any warranty to which the Supplier is entitled, if the Supplier did not manufacture the Goods;

(c)  otherwise negated absolutely.

12.8    Subject to this clause 12, returns will only be accepted provided that:

(a)  the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 12.1; and

(b)  the Supplier has agreed that the Goods are defective; and

(c)  the Goods are returned within a reasonable time at the Client’s cost (if that cost is not significant); and

(d)  the Goods are returned with the Supplier’s Return Authorisation Form; and

(e)  the Goods are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.

12.9    Notwithstanding clauses 12.1 to 12.8 but subject to the CCA, the Supplier shall not be liable for any defect or damage which may be caused or partly caused by or arise as a result of:

(a)  the Client failing to properly maintain or store any Goods/Equipment;

(b)  the Client using the Goods/Equipment for any purpose other than that for which they were designed;

(c)  the Client continuing the use of the Goods/Equipment after any defect became apparent or should have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user;

(d)  the Client failing to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by the Supplier;

(e)  fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.

12.10 In the case of second hand Goods, unless the Client is a consumer under the CCA, the Client acknowledges that it has had full opportunity to inspect the second hand Goods prior to delivery and accepts them with all faults and that to the extent permitted by law no warranty is given by the Supplier as to the quality or suitability for any purpose and any implied warranty, statutory or otherwise, is expressly excluded. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Supplier has agreed to provide the Client with the second hand Goods and calculated the Price of the second hand Goods in reliance of this clause 12.10.

12.11 The Supplier may in its absolute discretion accept non-defective Goods for return in which case the Supplier may require the Client to pay handling fees of up to ten percent (10%) of the value of the returned Goods plus any freight costs.

12.12 Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if the Supplier is required by a law to accept a return then the Supplier will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.

 13.    Intellectual Property

13.1    Where the Supplier has designed, drawn or developed Goods/Equipment for the Client, then the copyright in any designs and drawings and documents shall remain the property of the Supplier.

13.2    The Client warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to the Supplier will not cause the Supplier to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Client’s order and the Client agrees to indemnify the Supplier against any action taken by a third party against the Supplier in respect of any such infringement.

13.3    The Client agrees that the Supplier may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings or Goods which the Supplier has created for the Client.

14.    Default and Consequences of Default

14.1    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 the Supplier’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.

14.2    If the Client owes the Supplier any money the Client shall indemnify the Supplier from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by the Supplier in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, the Supplier’s contract default fee, and bank dishonour fees).

14.3    Without prejudice to any other remedies the Supplier may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions the Supplier may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods/Equipment to the Client. The Supplier will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because the Supplier has exercised its rights under this clause.

14.4    Without prejudice to the Supplier’s other remedies at law the Supplier shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to the Supplier shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:

(a)  any money payable to the Supplier becomes overdue, or in the Supplier’s opinion the Client will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;

(b)  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

(c)  a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Client or any asset of the Client.

15.    Cancellation

15.1    The Supplier may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Goods/Equipment at any time before the Goods/Equipment are due to be delivered by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice the Supplier shall repay to the Client any money paid by the Client for the Goods/Equipment. The Supplier shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.

15.2    In the event that the Client cancels delivery of the Goods/Equipment the Client shall be liable for any and all loss incurred (whether direct or indirect) by the Supplier as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).

15.3    Cancellation of orders for Goods/Equipment 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.

16.    Privacy Act 1988

16.1    The Client agrees for the Supplier 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 the Supplier.

16.2    The Client agrees that the Supplier may exchange information about the Client with those credit providers and with related body corporates for the following purposes:

(a)  to assess an application by the Client; and/or

(b)  to notify other credit providers of a default by the Client; and/or

(c)  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

(d)  to assess the creditworthiness of the Client including the Client’s repayment history in the preceding two years.

16.3    The Client consents to the Supplier being given a consumer credit report to collect overdue payment on commercial credit.

16.4    The Client agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by the Supplier for the following purposes (and for other agreed purposes or required by):

(a)  the provision of Goods/Equipment; and/or

(b)  analysing, verifying and/or checking the Client’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to the provision of Goods/Equipment; and/or

(c)  processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by the Client; and/or

(d)  enabling the collection of amounts outstanding in relation to the Goods/Equipment.

16.5    The Supplier may give information about the Client to a CRB for the following purposes:

(a)  to obtain a consumer credit report;

(b)  allow the CRB to create or maintain a credit information file about the Client including credit history.

16.6    The information given to the CRB may include:

(a)  personal information as outlined in 16.1 above;

(b)  name of the credit provider and that the Supplier is a current credit provider to the Client;

(c)  whether the credit provider is a licensee;

(d)  type of consumer credit;

(e)  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);

(f)   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 the Supplier has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge(e.g. dates of payments);

(g)  information that, in the opinion of the Supplier, the Client has committed a serious credit infringement;

(h)  advice that the amount of the Client’s overdue payment is equal to or more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150).

16.7    The Client shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from the Supplier:

(a)  a copy of the information about the Client retained by the Supplier and the right to request that the Supplier correct any incorrect information; and

(b)  that the Supplier does not disclose any personal information about the Client for the purpose of direct marketing.

16.8    The Supplier 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.

16.9    The Client can make a privacy complaint by contacting the Supplier via e-mail. The Supplier 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 www.oaic.gov.au.

 17.    Unpaid Supplier’s Rights

17.1    Where the Client has left any item with the Supplier for repair, modification, exchange or for the Supplier to perform any other service in relation to the item and the Supplier has not received or been tendered the whole of any moneys owing to it by the Client, the Supplier shall have, until all moneys owing to the Supplier are paid:

(a)  a lien on the item; and

(b)  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.

17.2    The lien of the Supplier shall continue despite the commencement of proceedings, or judgment for any moneys owing to the Supplier having been obtained against the Client.

18.    Equipment Hire

18.1    Equipment shall at all times remain the property of the Supplier and is returnable on demand by the Supplier. In the event that Equipment is not returned to the Supplier in the condition in which it was delivered the Supplier retains the right to charge the Client the full cost of repairing the Equipment. In the event that Equipment is not returned at all the Supplier shall have right to charge the Client the full cost of replacing the Equipment.

18.2    The Client shall;

(a)  keep the Equipment in their own possession and control and shall not assign the benefit of the Equipment nor be entitled to a lien over the Equipment.

(b)  not alter or make any additions to the Equipment including but without limitation altering, make any additions to, defacing or erasing any identifying mark, plate or number on or in the Equipment or in any other manner interfere with the Equipment.

(c)  keep the Equipment, complete with all parts and accessories, clean and in good order as delivered, and shall comply with any maintenance schedule as advised by the Supplier to the Client.

18.3    The Client accepts full responsibility for the safekeeping of the Equipment and the Client agrees to insure, or self insure, the Supplier’s interest in the Equipment and agrees to indemnify the Supplier against physical loss or damage including, but not limited to, the perils of accident, fire, theft and burglary and all other usual risks and will effect adequate Public Liability Insurance covering any loss, damage or injury to property or persons arising out of the use of the Equipment. Further the Client will not use the Equipment nor permit it to be used in such a manner as would permit an insurer to decline any claim.

 19.    General

19.1    The failure by the Supplier to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect the Supplier’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.

19.2    These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of the state of Queensland in which the Supplier has its principal place of business, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Coolangatta Courts in that state.

19.3    Subject to clause 12 the Supplier 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 the Supplier of these terms and conditions (alternatively the Supplier’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods/Equipment hire).

19.4    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 the Supplier nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.

19.5    The Supplier may license or sub-contract all or any part of its rights and obligations without the Client’s consent.

19.6    The Client agrees that the Supplier may amend these terms and conditions at any time. If the Supplier makes a change to these terms and conditions, then that change will take effect from the date on which the Supplier notifies the Client of such change. The Client will be taken to have accepted such changes if the Client makes a further request for the Supplier to provide Goods/Equipment to the Client.

19.7    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.

19.8    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.