Terms & Conditions
- DEFINITIONS
- Supplier means Electrician4hire, registered at 14 Winston Park, Poole, BH12 1QD.
- Customer means any individual or entity purchasing Services and/or Products from the Supplier.
- Consumer shall have the meaning ascribed in section 12 of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977.
- Estimate refers to a statement of work, quotation, or similar document describing the Services and/or the Products provided by the Supplier.
- Services means the services outlined in the Estimate, including any materials required for completion.
- Products means any goods supplied by the Supplier to the Customer.
- Terms and Conditions refers to the terms and conditions of supply of Services and/or Products as outlined in this document and any subsequent terms and conditions agreed upon in writing by the Supplier.
- Order signifies the formal acceptance by the Customer of the Estimate.
- Work Agreement denotes the contract between the Supplier and the Customer for the provision of the Services and/or Products, incorporating these Terms and Conditions.
- GENERAL
- These Terms and Conditions shall govern the Agreement for the supply of Services and/or Products by the Supplier to the Customer, superseding any other documentation or communication between the parties.
- Any variations to these Terms and Conditions must be agreed upon in writing by the Supplier.
- These Terms and Conditions do not prejudice any condition or warranty, express or implied, or any legal remedy to which the Supplier may be entitled under applicable statutes, laws, or regulations.
- These Terms and Conditions do not affect the statutory rights of the Customer as a Consumer.
- ESTIMATE
- The Estimate for Services and/or Products is attached herewith.
- The Estimate shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance.
- Acceptance of the Estimate by the Customer must be in its entirety.
- Placement of an Order by the Customer shall constitute acceptance of the Estimate.
- The Agreement between the Supplier and the Customer, incorporating these Terms and Conditions, shall become effective only upon written confirmation of the Order by the Supplier. The Supplier reserves the right to refuse any Order prior to confirmation.
- SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND DELIVERY
- The Services and/or Products shall be provided as described in the Estimate.
- Any variations to the Services and/or Products must be agreed upon in writing by the Supplier.
- Drawings, descriptions, or specifications provided in advertising material are approximate and do not form part of the Agreement unless agreed upon in writing by the Supplier.
- Delivery of Services and/or Products shall occur between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Monday to Friday. The Supplier may vary these times by providing written notice to the Customer.
- Delivery dates provided are estimates and not guaranteed. Time for delivery shall not be of the essence, and the Supplier shall not be liable for any loss, costs, damages, charges, or expenses resulting directly or indirectly from any delivery delays.
- PRICE AND PAYMENT
- The price for Services and/or Products, as specified in the Estimate, excludes VAT and any other charges outlined therein.
- The price for any materials required to complete the Services is as specified in the Estimate.
- Payment terms are as specified in the Estimate.
- All payments for Services and/or Products must be settled within 5 days from the date of the invoice.
- Interest on late payments shall accrue at a rate of 8% per annum above the base lending rate of the Bank of England.
- The Supplier is entitled to recover all reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining payment from the Customer for overdue amounts.
- The Customer is not entitled to withhold any payments due to the Supplier.
- The Supplier may vary the price to account for:
- Additional Services and/or Products requested by the Customer not included in the original Estimate;
- Increases in the cost of materials;
- Additional work required to complete the Services not anticipated at the time of the Estimate. Any variations must be communicated to the Customer in writing.
- CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS
- The Customer shall provide access to the Supplier at the specified times and cooperate with all reasonable requests.
- The Customer shall provide necessary utilities, including electricity, water, and toilet facilities, for the completion of the Services.
- The Customer shall obtain and bear the cost of all necessary approvals and permissions required to complete the Services before work commences.
- The Customer shall take reasonable steps to prevent damage or loss to any equipment stored on site.
- The Customer shall be liable for any expenses incurred by the Supplier due to the Customer’s failure to comply with the obligations outlined herein.
- SUPPLIER OBLIGATIONS
- The Supplier shall provide the Services and/or Products as specified in the Estimate.
- The Supplier shall perform the Services with reasonable skill, care, and in accordance with recognized codes of practice.
- The Supplier shall be registered with the appropriate organisation for self-certification or notify building control to arrange inspections if required under relevant building regulations.
- The Supplier shall comply with all relevant health and safety regulations.
- The Supplier shall ensure that all necessary qualifications and permissions required to provide the Services and/or Products are current.
- The Supplier shall be responsible for waste management and disposal required during the provision of Services and/or Products.
- CANCELLATION
- The Customer may cancel an Order for Services and/or Products by providing written notice to the Supplier within four days of placing the Order. Any monies paid by the Customer will be refunded in full, subject to an administration charge of £80 or as determined by the Supplier.
- Failure to notify cancellation within the specified timeframe in Clause 8.1 renders any payments made non-refundable.
- GUARANTEE
- In addition to the Customer’s statutory rights, the Supplier guarantees that the Services and/or Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of [insert duration] for services and as per the manufacturer’s guarantee for materials from the date of supply.
- Clause 9.1 does not apply if:
- A fault arises due to subsequent damage not attributable to a defect in the Services and/or Products after risk has passed to the Customer;
- A fault arises due to willful damage, misuse, alteration, or negligence on the part of the Customer or a third party.
- If the Services and/or Products are found defective, the Supplier may, at its discretion, repair, re-perform, or replace them.
- The Customer must notify the Supplier in writing of any defects within 30 days of delivery. Failure to pay in full by the due date releases the Supplier from obligation under Clause 9.
- PROPERTY AND RISK
- Risk in the Products or materials used for Services passes to the Customer upon leaving the Supplier’s premises or upon delivery if transported by the Supplier.
- Ownership of Supplier’s property or materials remains with the Supplier until full payment is received from the Customer.
- The Customer must store Supplier’s property or materials separately from other belongings.
- DEFAULT
- The Agreement continues until completion of Services and/or Products or until terminated by either party as per these Terms and Conditions.
- The Customer may terminate the Agreement if the Supplier fails to comply with any aspect of these Terms and Conditions, provided such failure continues for one week after notification.
- The Supplier may terminate the Agreement if the Customer fails to make any payment due within one week of the request.
- Either party may terminate the Agreement by written notice if:
- The other party commits a material breach and fails to remedy it within a reasonable time;
- The other party is insolvent or ceases business operations.
- Termination does not affect accrued rights and liabilities.
- WARRANTIES
- The Supplier warrants that Products conform to descriptions provided.
- The Supplier warrants that Services will be performed with reasonable skill and care.
- All other warranties, whether express or implied, are excluded.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
- The Supplier’s liability for direct loss or damage shall not exceed the price of Services and/or Products.
- The Supplier shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss suffered by the Customer.
- Time is not of the essence, and the Supplier is not liable for failure to complete Services or supply Products by any agreed completion date.
- INDEMNITY
The Customer shall indemnify the Supplier against all claims arising from Customer’s breach of these Terms and Conditions. - FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations due to events outside its control. - ASSIGNMENT
The Customer may only assign rights or delegate duties under this Agreement with Supplier’s written consent. - SEVERANCE
If any provision is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect. - WAIVER
Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. - NOTICES
Notices shall be served in writing, by email, fax, personal service, or post. - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms and Conditions supersede all previous agreements, written or oral. - GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales, with exclusive jurisdiction of English courts.