Delivery Charges
Nurseries are finding it increasingly difficult to absorb the
ever-rising costs of packaging & transport. J A Jones
is no exception. However, in recognition that for our customers
time costs money, we have a transport manager dedicated to
ensuring that deliveries meet preferred times. This is supported
by our own fleet, of which all our box & curtain-sided vehicles
are equipped with a tail-lift and pallet truck.
In
the interest of being up-front with the whole matter of charges,
we make a separate & minimum charge of £60 per delivery.
This, at least, will go some way to recovering part of the cost
incurred - note that all packaging costs are included in the
price.
The only exceptions to this will be for deliveries involving
very low values such as over-water travel & over-night stays by
our drivers, or for those requiring a haulier. These will be
charged at cost, which will be confirmed & agreed upon, prior to
delivery taking place.
Terms and Conditions of Sale
Price
Prices quoted are ex-nursery and exclude packing unless
otherwise agreed. Prices exclude VAT. Plants will be invoiced at
the prices ruling at the time of despatch. Transport is
chargeable at a minimum of £60. Telephone orders must be
confirmed in writing within three days. The Company reserves the
right to adjust prices during the season. All orders are
accepted subject to stock availability at the time of order.
Small orders less than £250 are subject to a minimum order
surcharge of £30.
New Customers
New customers will be required to complete a credit application
form requesting two trade references, prior to acceptance of
orders. Prepayment by credit card, cheque or cash will be
required with the first order.
Payment
Payment must be made in full within 30 days nett unless otherwise agreed
in writing. The Company reserves the right to charge interest at
4% above bank base rate together with legal fees on accounts
outside of the agreed terms.
Cancellation
If the Customer cancels an order after the goods are allocated
to the order, the Customer agrees to pay the Company 80% of the
cancelled order value as liquidated damages without having to
prove damage. Only when the Company claims a higher percentage
will the Company be obliged to supply proof of purchase.
Delivery
The Customer must have staff available to help unload delivery vehicles
immediately on their arrival. Container plants and heavy trees
are impossible to unload single-handed. All consignments must be
carefully examined on receipt and signed for by the Customer.
The Company cannot be held responsible for losses after
delivery. No claims for shortages or damages can be accepted for
requested delivery to insecure or unmanned premises.
Complaints must be made within two days of receipt of goods and
confirmed in writing within seven days. The Company’s
responsibility ceases when goods are delivered to the Customer
or when collected by a carrier.
Risk and Title
Risk in the goods will pass to the Customer upon delivery. Legal title to
the goods supplied will not pass to the Customer until the
Company receives full payment. Should the Customer appoint a
trustee in bankruptcy, receiver or liquidator, having disposed
of the goods to a third party, then the proceeds from the sale
of goods must first be used to satisfy the Company account.
Liability
The Company’s maximum liability for plants supplied is limited
to the replacement, or a refund of the price. Any other claim
including consequential losses is excluded. The Company will
endeavour to check all plants leaving the nursery but as
mistakes can occur, the Company will be pleased to rectify any
genuine error made, but not in excess of the invoice value of
the goods in question. The Company cannot be held
responsible for damage in transit where the Customer has
arranged own transport. The Company cannot be held responsible
for damage caused after delivery, for losses by frost, flood or
drought, nor for plants, which fail to grow through bad weather
conditions or other causes beyond the Company’s control.
Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable to the Customer or be deemed in
breach of contract by reason of any delay in performing or any
failure to perform any of the Company’s obligations in relation
to the goods if the delay was due to any cause beyond the
Company’s reasonable control.
Notice of Assignment
All invoices issued will be absolutely assigned to a Factor
except by prior arrangement.
The placing of an order implies acceptance of these Terms &
Conditions
