Terms of Trading (Version 1.1) 17/09/2003

Articulate Instruments Limited ­ Contract of sale and purchase

In these Terms and Conditions "Company" means Articulate Instruments Limited, and "Customer" means the person or Company that purchases the goods. "Goods" means the goods and services specified in the Company’s invoice.
These terms and conditions apply to all contracts for the sale of Goods to, or provision of work for, the Customer to the exclusion of any terms and conditions specified by the Customer.

1. All products will be supplied for operation at 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz unless otherwise requested on the official customer order.
2. In the event of order cancellation, the customer will pay a 15% cancellation fee.
3. All prices are quoted in pounds sterling (£UK)
4. All prices exclude packing & carriage.
5. For sales destinations within UK, prices are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate and exclude delivery and installation within the mainland.
6. For export sales, prices are ex-works. Prices exclude insurance, delivery, taxes, duties and installation.
7. For export sales, payment is due in advance, by direct telex transfer to our bank, or by irrevocable letter of credit, confirmed through an UK bank, at sight of shipping documents.
8. For sales destination within the UK, payment is due on receipt of invoice.
9. Goods remain the property of the Company until full payment has been received.
10. Responsibility for the safe keeping of the goods passes to the customer at the point of despatch by the Company.
11. Credit limits may be given to approved accounts at the discretion of the Company but the Company may require both bank and trade references. At its sole discretion the Company may cancel or amend a credit limit previously granted.
12. Terms of payment are strictly net, and payable 21 days from the date of the Company’s invoice. The Company, at its discretion, reserves the right to implement charges (including interest charges) on accounts outstanding beyond the credit terms. A surcharge of 5% of the value of the goods ordered may be implemented if the payment due remains outstanding for a period of greater than 21 days after the date of the Company’s invoice. The rate of interest charged shall be 4% above HSBC plc base rate.
13. Goods manufactured by the Company are covered by a 12-month parts and labour warranty. For export sales via distributors, labour costs are the distributor's responsibility. Exported equipment may be returned to the Company if necessary during the warranty period at the distributor's cost.
14. Other accessories are covered by their manufacturer's warranty, which may be for a shorter period.
15. Any unauthorised changes, modifications or use of the products will void warranty and the Company's liability.
16. All equipment must be used in accordance with instructions provided in the Operator Manuals. Operator Manuals will be supplied in English unless otherwise specified.
17. All prices quoted in brochures or catalogues are subject to confirmation at time of order and are exclusive of VAT, which will be chargeable in accordance with current legislation at the date of supply.

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