Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions of Trade
- Definitions
- “ACL” – The Australian Consumer Law Schedule to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) as amended.
- “Agreement” – Any agreement for the provision of goods or services by the Supplier to the Customer.
- “Consumer” – Defined as in the ACL. Whether the Customer is a consumer is determined under the Agreement.
- “Customer” – Any person (jointly and severally if more than one) acquiring goods or services from the Supplier.
- “Goods” – Goods supplied by the Supplier to the Customer.
- “GST” – Goods and Services Tax as defined in A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth) as amended.
- “PPSA” – The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) and its associated Regulations as amended from time to time.
- “Supplier” – Commercial Cleaning Machines Pty Ltd (ABN 12 853 026 971) (ACN 678 160 864).
- “Services” – Services supplied by the Supplier to the Customer.
- “Terms” – These Terms and Conditions of Trade.
- Basis of Agreement
- Unless agreed otherwise in writing, these Terms apply exclusively to every Agreement and cannot be varied by other terms, including the Customer’s purchase terms.
- Quotations provided by the Supplier are:
- Valid for 30 days.
- An invitation to treat only.
- Only valid if in writing.
- The Terms may include additional terms in the Supplier’s quotation, provided they are not inconsistent with these Terms.
- An Agreement is accepted by the Supplier when the Supplier confirms acceptance in writing or provides the goods/services to the Customer.
- The Supplier has absolute discretion to refuse any offer.
- The Customer must specify any special requirements to the Supplier.
- The Supplier may amend these Terms by written notice to the Customer, effective on orders placed after the notice date.
- Pricing
- Prices quoted include GST and other taxes or duties related to goods and services.
- Customer-requested variations may incur additional charges.
- If costs to the Supplier change, the Supplier may adjust the price by notifying the Customer.
- Payment
- Unless agreed otherwise:
- Payment is due within 7 days of the Supplier’s statement date.
- The Supplier may require full payment upon delivery.
- Payment by EFT to the Supplier’s bank account is preferred.
- Cheques are not considered payment until cleared.
- Payment terms can be amended or revoked by the Supplier upon written notice.
- Timely payment is essential.
- Unless agreed otherwise:
- Payment Default
- If the Customer defaults on any payment, all amounts become immediately due without notice. The Supplier may:
- Charge interest per the Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983 (QLD) plus 4%.
- Charge for recovery costs, including legal fees.
- Suspend further supply of goods/services.
- Terminate any uncompleted contracts with the Customer.
- Clauses 5.1(c) and (d) apply if the Customer:
- Becomes bankrupt or undergoes any arrangement with creditors.
- Is a corporation facing liquidation or administration.
- If the Customer defaults on any payment, all amounts become immediately due without notice. The Supplier may:
- Passing of Property
- Until full payment is received:
- Goods remain the Supplier’s property.
- The Customer holds goods as fiduciary bailee.
- Goods must be kept separate and labeled as the Supplier’s.
- The Supplier reserves rights under the PPSA to retrieve goods from Customer premises if payment is not made.
- Until full payment is received:
- Personal Property Securities Act
- The PPSA applies to these Terms, creating a security agreement and a Purchase Money Security Interest for the Supplier.
- The security interest attaches upon dispatch from the Supplier’s premises.
- Customer waives rights to PPSA notifications, except as required by law.
- Risk and Insurance
- Risk passes to the Customer upon delivery.
- Customer assumes all risk for goods’ use unless a statutory guarantee under the ACL applies.
- Call-Outs and Site Inspections
- All on-site service bookings, including inspections, diagnostics, and quotation assessments, are chargeable at the Supplier’s standard call-out and labour rates unless explicitly waived in writing prior to booking.
- These fees apply regardless of whether any repairs or further work is carried out and are charged to cover the cost of travel, technician time, equipment, and professional assessment.
- By requesting a site visit, whether through phone, email, web form, or other means, the Customer agrees to these standard service charges.
- The Supplier does not offer complimentary on-site inspections or quotes unless expressly stated in writing or as part of a formal promotion.
- Delivery
- The Supplier will arrange delivery unless otherwise agreed, with Customer covering associated costs.
- If the Customer fails to collect goods within 14 days of notice, storage charges may apply.
- Liability
- Except as expressly stated, no additional warranties or terms are implied.
- If the Customer is a consumer, ACL guarantees apply.
- Cancellation
- The Supplier may cancel orders by written notice if unable to deliver.
- Customer cannot cancel orders after acceptance unless the Supplier agrees, with forfeiture of deposits.
- Returns and Exchanges
- Customer must notify the Supplier of any issues within 10 days of delivery for returns.
- Goods altered or used cannot be returned.
- Customer Restructure
- Customer must inform the Supplier of changes in management or structure within 7 days.
- Disposal of Business
- Customer must notify the Supplier of business sale, with all outstanding amounts due immediately from sale proceeds.
- Force Majeure
- Supplier is not liable for delays due to uncontrollable events, including industrial disputes or acts of God.
- Performance of Agreement
- Estimated delivery dates are not contractual.
- Supplier will endeavor to meet estimated delivery dates but is not liable for delays.
- Miscellaneous
- Terms are governed by Queensland law.
- Notices must be in writing and may be sent via email, fax, or mail.
- Privacy
- Supplier adheres to the Privacy Act 1988 and National Privacy Principles for personal data handling.
- The Customer must comply with these principles regarding personal data in connection with this Agreement.