Emporos Antiques, Fabrics Interiors

Terms and Conditions

RETAIL & MAIL / INTERNET ORDER TRADING POLICY
TERMS OF TRADE OF EMPOROS (trading as the Cats Pyjamas Ltd)

WHOLESALE & TRADE CUSTOMERS
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INTERPRETATION

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In these conditions the expression “the company” means Cats Pyjamas Ltd (trading as the EMPOROS) and its successors and assigns and the expression

“the customer” means the person, form or corporation purchasing goods from the company pursuant to these Terms of Trade. Purchase of goods from the company by the customer shall constitute acceptance by the customer of these Terms of Trade.

PRICE & DELIVERY

2

Except as otherwise agreed in writing by the company, the price of the goods is the standard price in force at the date of delivery including Goods & Services Tax (GST) thereon.

3

The price excludes the cost of delivery of the goods to the customer. Delivery Which costs shall be added to the price of the goods where the company arranges delivery unless agreed in writing in advance.

All freight is charged to the customer account unless expressly arranged and approved in writing to the contrary before goods are dispatched. Road transport or cheaper alternative is used unless the customer expressly requests otherwise. Air freight or special courier deliveries will be charged to the customer. The company accepts no liability for any delay in delivery caused outside the company’s control.

Where we are requested by the invoice customer to deliver goods to a third party, we do so at the purchaser’s risk. If the goods delivered are incorrect or cannot be accurately identified by the receiver and are cut or damaged, we will not accept liability. This applies even if Emporos have sent the incorrect goods.

4

All claims for errors or short deliveries in respect of the goods must be made in writing within 10 days of the delivery date.

RISK & TITLE

5

Notwithstanding any other term or condition the ownership of all goods supplied shall remain with the company until such time as the customer has paid all sums owing to the company, whether under this agreement or any other agreement.

PAYMENT

6

Payment of the price is due on or prior to the date of dispatch or the date on invoice, whichever is the sooner. Goods will only be dispatched once payment in full has been received by the company.

COSTS

7

The customer will upon demand pay all the company’s expenses (including bank charges on dishonored cheques) and legal costs (on a solicitor/agent/client basis) in the collection of overdue moneys or in the repossession of the goods.

CLAIMS

8

Where the Consumer Guarantees Act 1994 (“the Act”) applies, the customer shall have all the remedies provided under the Act, but no others. Where the customer acquires, or holds themselves out as acquiring, the goods for business purposes, the Act shall not apply. If the Act does not apply, the liability of the company shall be limited to the lesser of the price of the goods supplied or the amount the company may receive from it’s supplier in respect of any claim or the actual loss or damage suffered by the customer, and except to the extent of any guarantees or warranties accompanying the goods on delivery or otherwise expressly confirmed in writing by the company:

(a) all warranties, descriptions and representations, and

(b) conditions as to fitness, suitability for any purpose, tolerance to any conditions, merchantability or

otherwise:

are expressly excluded, and the company shall not be liable in any way whatsoever to the customer or any third party, whether in tort or contract, for any indirect, special or consequential loss or damage.

RETURNS

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The customer may return goods that comply with this contract where:

(a) the company has agreed in advance to confer that right; and

(b) the goods are in good saleable condition; and

(c) the goods were supplied at the standard price charged by the company and not at a discount or reduced price on or other special terms; and

(d) the goods are free of any stickers or other labeling by the customer; and

(e) the goods are a standard product and are not imported from overseas at the customers specific request; and

(f) the goods are returned within 10 days following delivery; and

(g) the goods have not been cut.

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The company may charge a handling and restocking fee of up to 15% of the price of the goods by way of deductions from any credit or refund due to the customer.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ORDERING

DRAPERY CUTS: When ordering please state the required drops (number & length). This assists us ensuring the correct meterage is supplied.

DYELOT VARIATIONS: We cannot guarantee that fabric will match exactly to the sample from which it is ordered. If exact match is required, please supply sample with order, otherwise no returns will be accepted.

SHRINKAGE: All fabrics are liable to shrinkage, it is important that sufficient allowance is made. Most fabrics should have an allowance of 2-3% for acrylic, polyester and for cottons, linens and acetates 5-6% is considered normal.

CUTTING: Please check before cutting that the correct fabrics colour and meterage has been supplied. No claims can be accepted after fabric has been cut. Also in the case of two sided fabrics or railroad designs, check for correct side and direction.

RESERVES: Fabric may be reserved for one working week after which time it will be transferred back into stock unless prior arrangements have been made.

INDENT: This means that this product is specially sourced from the company’s European suppliers-delivery will be 10-14 days by airfreight or 6-8 weeks by sea freight depending on stock availability.

SPECIFICATIONS: Please note that all widths and repeats listed are approximate.

CUT LENGTHS: The minimum order size is 1 metre. No orders under this size will be processed.

PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to change prices and to discontinue fabrics without notice. Retail prices are inclusive of GST.