GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

In these conditions 'the seller' means Burtons Medical Equipment Limited or other Seller of the goods described in this catalogue.

1. ACCEPTANCE: All orders accepted by the Seller will be subject to these conditions of sale. If the Buyer issues his own purchase order containing condition of purchase these conditions of sale shall be deemed to be incorporated in such purchase order and shall override any conflicting provision of the purchase order.

2. PRICE: All prices are EX-WORKS and EX-VAT. Maintenance of prices is not guaranteed and they are subject to alteration without notice.  Orders may be subject to a minimum order charge.

3. TERMS OF PAYMENT: Prices are strictly nett and payment is due within 30 days of invoice date, when the full invoice value becomes due. No set-off for any reason will be allowed. If payment is not received on the due date the Seller shall be entitled to interest on any outstanding balance at the rate of 2% above the minimum lending rate of National Westminster Bank Plc for the time being.

4. OWNERSHIP OF GOODS: Ownership of goods sold shall, not withstanding delivery, remain with the Seller until the Seller has received full payment for such goods. Until full payment has been made, the Seller may at any time (and without prejudice to any of its other rights) recover or resell the goods or any part of them and may enter on the Buyers premises for this purpose. The Buyer may not resell the goods to which the Seller retains title unless he informs his Buyer of this condition of sale prior to such resale.

5. DELIVERY: Any delivery time stated by the Seller is an estimate only and shall not be considered a contractual obligation. The Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage sustained by the Buyer due to the Seller's inability to maintain the delivery times so stated. The goods will be at the Buyer's risk when delivered to the Buyer. The Seller's obligation to deliver goods is subject to circumstances beyond the Seller's control such as (but not limited to) strikes, floods, fires, machine breakdown or any other condition of force majeure.

6. SPECIFICATIONS: Technical data, dimensions, weights, etc., given, are a guide only and no guarantee is given or implied that goods will conform in absolute detail to the descriptions and illustrations. The Seller reserves the right to amend specifications and discontinue supply of any goods without prior notice.

7. GUARANTEE: In addition to all benefits conferred on the Buyer by Statute, the Seller also offers (unless otherwise stated) at the Seller's discretion, to repair or replace faulty goods as follows:

New goods (excluding perishable or consumable items) for 12 months.

Second-hand goods (excluding perishable or consumable items) for 6 months.

Service-exchange spare parts for 3 months.

Labour on repairs for 1 month.

These guarantees are offered provided that:

a) It is established to the reasonable satisfaction of the Seller that some part of the material used in the manufacture was defective, and the goods have been returned to it.

b) The goods have not been subjected to misuse or abuse of any kind.

c) This guarantee does not extend to fair wear & tear.

8. SUITABILITY: Other than when expressly stated, the Seller makes no representations as to the fitness or suitability of any goods for any purpose whatsoever.

9. CLAIMS:

     a)     Non delivery of any consignment within 7 days of the date of the Seller's invoice must be notified to the Seller in writing.

     b)     Inspection of goods immediately on arrival is advised. Damage or short delivery must be notified to both the Seller and the Carrier in writing within 5 days and Carrier's notes should be endorsed accordingly.

c)   Goods may not be returned to the Seller for any reason whatsoever without the Seller's prior agreement in writing.