GGeneral Statement
In these conditions:
- The Seller means Meatex Grimsby, part of the Meatex Group (meatex.co.uk).
- The Buyer means the person, firm or company purchasing the goods.
- The Goods means the products which are the subject of the contract between the Seller and the Buyer.
1. Warranty
The Seller warrants to the Buyer that the Goods supplied are of the nature, substance, quality, legality and quantity described, and that they conform in every respect with the requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990 and all statutory regulations and provisions applicable to such goods.
2. Complaints
(a) The Buyer must examine and inspect the Goods upon delivery for correct weight, condition, and any loss or damage.
(b) The Buyer must report to the Seller any apparent short weight in any Goods within 24 hours of delivery and confirm this in writing within three days. The Goods must be made available for inspection by the Seller. Failure to comply with these requirements will release the Seller from any liability under contract, tort, or otherwise for any defect, damage, or consequential loss.
(c) The Buyer must report to the Seller any defect, loss or damage:
- Within 24 hours of delivery for fresh goods, or
- Within seven days of delivery for frozen goods.
In either case, the Goods must be made available for inspection by the Seller. Failure to comply will release the Seller from any liability for defect, damage, or consequential loss.
3. Payment
(a) Payment must be made within the due date stated on the invoice. Where deposit terms are agreed, the deposit must be paid when placing the order.
(b) While any payment remains outstanding, whether under this or any other contract between the Seller and the Buyer, Meatex Grimsby shall have a lien over any of the Buyer’s goods or equipment in its possession and may retain them until payment is received in full.
(c) While any payment remains outstanding, Meatex Grimsby reserves the statutory right to claim interest and compensation for debt recovery costs under The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act.
Interest on overdue amounts will be calculated daily as follows:
Debt owed × (Bank Base Rate + 8%) ÷ 365 = Daily rate of interest chargeable
4. Title
(a) The Goods are at the Buyer’s risk from the time of delivery.
(b) The Goods shall remain the sole and absolute property of Meatex Grimsby, as legal and equitable owner, until the Buyer has paid the agreed price in full. Until such payment, the relationship between the parties shall be that of bailor and bailee. The Buyer must keep the Goods separate from those belonging to the Buyer or any third party.
Agreement
By placing an order with Meatex Grimsby, you agree to and will adhere to all terms and conditions within this document.
Company Registration No: 08171147
Registered Office: 7–9 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YA
Part of the Meatex Group – meatex.co.uk