PEI-GENESIS (UK) LIMITED TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following are the terms and conditions of PEI-Genesis (UK) Limited ("PEI-Genesis") for the sale of goods
1 Introduction
1.1 In these Terms:
"Contract" means any contract between PEI-Genesis and the Customer for the purchase and sale of the Goods;
"Customer" means the person whose order is accepted by PEI-Genesis in writing;
"Goods" means all goods which are supplied to the Customer by PEI-Genesis under any contract between them;
"Intellectual Property Rights" means all copyright, database rights, topography rights, design rights, trademarks, trade names, utility models,
patents, domain names and any other intellectual property
rights of a similar nature (whether or not registered)
subsisting anywhere in the world in or associated with the
Goods; and
"Terms" means the standard terms and conditions set out in this
document and including any special terms and conditions
agreed in writing between the Customer and PEI-Genesis.
1.2 Any reference in these Terms to any provision of a statute or statutory instrument
shall be construed as a reference to that provision as amended, re-enacted or
extended at the relevant time.
1.3 The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect their
interpretation.
1.4 A reference to writing or written includes fax but not e-mail.
1.5 Any words following the terms including, include, in particular, for example or any
similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the
words, description, definition, phrase or term preceding those terms.
2 Basis of Sale
2.1 The Customer's written order constitutes an offer by the Customer to purchase the
Goods in accordance with these Terms. The Customer is responsible for ensuring
that the terms of its order and any applicable specification are complete and accurate.
2.2 The Customer's written order shall only be deemed to be accepted when the PEIGenesis issues a written acceptance of the order, at which point the Contract shall
come into existence.
2.3 The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. These Terms
shall govern the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms and conditions
accompanying the order or proposed at any stage by the Customer in
correspondence or elsewhere or implied by trade, custom practice or course of
dealing.
2.4 PEI-Genesis' employees or agents are not authorised to make any representations
concerning the Goods unless confirmed by PEI-Genesis in writing. In entering into a
contract the Customer acknowledges that it does not rely on, and waives any claim
for breach arising from, any such representations which are not so confirmed. PEIGenesis takes all reasonable care to ensure that the information and prices relating to
the Goods are correct at the time the relevant information is provided to the Customer.
In the event that, despite PEI-Genesis' reasonable efforts, we find that information
relating to the Goods is incorrect PEI-Genesis will inform the Customer to inform it of
this error and PEI-Genesis will give the Customer the option of continuing to purchase
the Goods, subject to the correct information, or cancelling the order. For the avoidance
of doubt, if any pricing error is obvious and unmistakable and could have reasonably
been recognised as a mispricing, PEI-Genesis does not have to provide the Goods
to the Customer at the incorrect (lower) price.
2.5 Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the description and illustrations contained in
the catalogues, price lists and other advertisements of PEI-Genesis are accurate and
current, they shall not form part of the Contract and PEI Genesis shall not be liable in
respect thereof.
2.6 No variation to the Contract shall be binding unless agreed in writing by the authorised
representatives of the Customer and PEI-Genesis.
3 Formation of Contract and Specifications
3.1 Any quotation issued by PEI-Genesis is valid for 30 days only and does not represent
an obligation until PEI-Genesis accepts the Customer's order. PEI-Genesis reserves
the right to withdraw or revise a quotation at any time prior to acceptance of the
Customer's order.
3.2 If the Goods are to be supplied or assembled in accordance with a specification
submitted by the Customer:-
3.2.1 The Customer shall be responsible for ensuring that the specification is
complete and accurate and that the Goods referred to in it are suitable for
and fulfil the Customer's requirements;
3.2.2 The Customer shall be responsible for giving all necessary information within
a sufficient time to enable PEI-Genesis to perform the Contract;
3.2.3 The Customer shall indemnify PEI-Genesis against all loss, damages, costs
and expenses incurred by PEI-Genesis in connection with a claim for
infringement of a patent, copyright design, trade mark or other intellectual
property rights of any other person which results from PEI-Genesis' use of
the Customer's specification; and
3.2.4 PEI-Genesis shall not be liable to the Customer if the Goods have been
assembled in accordance with the Customer's specification.
3.3 The quantity and description of the Goods shall be as set out or referred to in PEIGenesis' written acceptance of the Customer's order.
3.4 PEI-Genesis reserves the right to make any changes in the specification of the Goods
which are required to conform with any applicable safety or other statutory
requirements or, where Goods are to be supplied to PEI-Genesis' specification, which
do not materially affect the quality or performance of the Goods or their
interchangeability with components supplied by the Customer.
3.5 No order which has been accepted by PEI-Genesis may be cancelled by the Customer
except with the agreement in writing of PEI-Genesis and on terms that the Customer
shall indemnify PEI-Genesis in full against all losses (including but not limited to
loss of profit), costs (including but not limited to the cost of all labour and materials
used), damages, charges and expenses incurred by PEI-Genesis as a result of
cancellation.
3.6 The Customer, by written request ("Change Request") delivered to PEI-Genesis, shall
have the right to request changes to any order accepted by PEI-Genesis. No Change
Request by the Customer shall be effective, nor binding upon PEI-Genesis, unless
specifically agreed to in writing by PEI-Genesis. If a Change Request agreed to in
writing by PEI-Genesis results in a delay in PEI-Genesis's delivery of the Goods or an
increase or decrease in the cost of the Goods to the Customer, PEI-Genesis shall
inform the Customer of any reasonable adjustments in the delivery schedule or the
price of such Goods, or both. PEI-Genesis shall notify the Customer of any impact to
the delivery schedule or price prior to acceptance of the Change Request.
4 Price
4.1 The price of the Goods shall be PEI-Genesis's quoted price.
4.2 PEI-Genesis reserves the right for an order to be subject to a minimum order value
and in such cases PEI-Genesis shall be entitled to increase the price or quantity to
meet that minimum requirement. Any increases to meet the minimum requirement
shall be set out in PEI-Genesis' written quotation.
4.3 PEI-Genesis reserves the right, by giving notice to the Customer at any time before
delivery, to increase the price of the Goods to reflect any increase in the cost to PEIGenesis which is due to price increases by PEI-Genesis' suppliers, alterations in
taxation, changes in legislation or exchange rates, any change of delivery dates,
quantities or specifications of the Goods, or special packaging which are requested by the Customer, or any delay caused by any instructions of the Customer, or failure of
the Customer to give PEI-Genesis adequate information or instructions.
4.4 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all prices are exclusive of the cost of transport and
insurance of the Goods, which shall be invoiced to the Customer.
4.5 For deliveries to an agreed location in the United Kingdom, transport and insurance
will be made at PEI-Genesis' standard rates applicable at the time of despatch, as
amended from time to time. PEI-Genesis reserves the right to charge higher rates
where delivery takes place overseas or where the Customer requires an overnight or
guaranteed early morning delivery in the United Kingdom.
4.6 The Customer shall pay to PEI-Genesis the total amount of each invoice raised by
PEI-Genesis in the currency set out on the invoice to the account specified by PEIGenesis from time to time notwithstanding that delivery may not have taken place and
that title in the Goods may not have passed to the Customer.
4.7 All amounts of money referred to in any Contract shall be interpreted as being
amounts exclusive of value added tax, any similar sales tax or any tax that replaces
such sales taxes. Any such tax payable in relation to any such amounts shall be paid
in addition to those amounts. If the Customer is required under any applicable law to
withhold or deduct any amount from the payments due to PEI-Genesis, the Customer
shall increase the sum it pays to PEI-Genesis by the amount necessary to leave PEIGenesis with an amount equal to the sum it would have received if no such
withholdings or deductions had been made.
4.8 If at any time during the term of any Contract pounds sterling cease to be legal tender
in England, the parties shall agree an alternative currency in writing and all payments
shall be made in that nominated currency from the date on which the Customer
receives notice of such change in currency from PEI-Genesis.
4.9 All amounts due to PEI-Genesis under any Contract shall become due immediately if
the Contract is terminated or novated despite any other provision.
5 Payment
5.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, and subject always to Clause 5.3 below, PEIGenesis shall be entitled to invoice the Customer for the price of the Goods, including
any transport handling and insurance charges (where applicable), on or at any time
after delivery of the Goods, unless:
5.1.1 The Goods are to be collected by the Customer and the Customer
wrongfully fails to take delivery of the Goods, or
5.1.2 The Customer fails to take delivery of the Goods as may have
been previously agreed in which event PEI-Genesis shall be entitled to invoice the Customer for the price of
the Goods at any time after PEI-Genesis has notified the Customer that the Goods
are ready for collection or PEI-Genesis has tendered delivery of the Goods
5.2 Unless otherwise agreed by PEI Genesis in writing at the time of order of the Goods,
the Customer shall pay the price of the Goods as invoiced in full within 30 days of the
end of the month in which the Goods were delivered. The Customer shall not be
entitled to make any deduction from such payment or exercise any right of set-off or
contribution whatsoever arising. The time of payment of the price shall be of the
essence of the Contract.
5.3 If in the opinion of PEI-Genesis, the credit-worthiness of the Customer shall have
deteriorated prior to delivery or collection, PEI-Genesis may require full or partial
payment of the price prior to delivery or collection of the Goods or the provision of
security for payment by the Customer in a form acceptable to PEI-Genesis.
5.4 If the Customer fails to make any payment due to PEI-Genesis under the Contract by
the due date for payment ("due date"), then the Customer shall pay interest on the
overdue amount at the rate of 4% per annum above National Westminster Bank's
base rate from time to time. Such interest shall accrue on a daily basis from the due
date until the date of actual payment of the overdue amount, whether before or after
judgment. The Customer shall pay the interest together with the overdue amount.
5.5 f the Customer fails to make any payment by the due date then, without prejudice to
any other right or remedy available to PEI-Genesis, PEI-Genesis shall (at its option)
be entitled to:
5.5.1 Treat the Contract as repudiated by the Customer and suspend any further
deliveries; or
5.5.2 Affirm the contract and supply the Goods in accordance with the Contract
and the Customer shall be liable for any costs or expenses that PEI- Genesis
incurs as a result of such delay.
6 Delivery and Risk
6.1 All shipments by PEI Genesis are Free Carrier At Southampton (Incoterms 2020) and
all transportation charges shall be paid by the Customer in addition to the price of
the Goods. Subject to PEI Genesis’ right of stoppage in transit, delivery of the Goods
to the carrier shall constitute delivery to the Customer and risk of loss shall thereupon
pass to the Customer. Neither confiscation nor destruction of, nor damage to any
Goods will release, reduce or in any way affect the Customers liability to PEI Genesis
under these Terms and Conditions. Selection of the carrier and delivery route shall
be made by PEI Genesis unless specified by the Customer in writing in advance
6.2 Delivery of the Goods shall be completed by PEI-Genesis making the Goods available
at PEI-Genesis's premises. The Customer shall provide at its expense adequate
and appropriate equipment and manual labour for unloading/loading the Goods as
appropriate.
6.3 Any dates quoted for delivery of the Goods are approximate only and PEI-Genesis
shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Goods howsoever caused. Time for
delivery shall not be of the essence.
6.4 The Customer shall notify any claim for short delivery to PEI-Genesis within 10
working days of the date of delivery by PEI-Genesis. If PEI-Genesis is satisfied that
the Goods have been short delivered, PEI-Genesis shall at its option:-
6.4.1 Make up any short delivery by despatching to the Customer such Goods as
PEI-Genesis is satisfied were not delivered; or
6.4.2 Allow the Customer credit in respect thereof.
PEI-Genesis's liability for such short delivery shall be limited to making up the delivery
or allowing credit as set out above
6.5 Where the Goods are to be delivered in instalments, each delivery shall constitute a
separate contract and defective delivery by PEI-Genesis of any one or more of the
instalments in accordance with these Terms shall not entitle the Customer to treat the
Contract as a whole as repudiated.
6.6 f the Customer fails to take delivery of the Goods or fails to give PEI-Genesis
adequate delivery instructions at the time stated for delivery (otherwise than by
reason of any cause beyond the Customer's reasonable control or by reason of PEI-Genesis's fault) then, without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to PEI-Genesis, PEI-Genesis may:-
6.6.1 Store the Goods until actual delivery and charge the Customer for the
reasonable costs (including handling and insurance) of storage; or
6.6.2 Sell the Goods at the best price readily obtainable and (after deducting all
reasonable storage and selling expenses) account to the Customer for the
excess over the price under the Contract or charge the Customer for any
shortfall below the price under the Contract (as applicable).
6.7 Risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer at the time when the Goods have been
made available for delivery to or collection by the Customer.
7 Title
7.1 Title to the Goods shall not pass to the Customer until PEI-Genesis has received
payment in full (in cash or cleared funds) for:
7.1.1 The Goods; and
7.1.2 Any other goods or services that PEI-Genesis has supplied to the Customer
in respect of which payment has become due.
7.2 Until title to the Goods have passed to the Customer, the Customer shall:
7.2.1 Hold the Goods on a fiduciary basis as PEI-Genesis' bailee;
7.2.2 Store the Goods separately from all other goods held by the Customer so
that they remain readily identifiable as PEI-Genesis' property;
7.2.3 Not remove, deface or obscure any identifying mark or packaging on or
relating to the Goods;
7.2.4 Maintain the Goods in satisfactory condition and keep them insured against
all risks for their full price from the date of delivery;
7.2.5 Notify PEI-Genesis immediately if it becomes subject to any of the events
listed in Clause 14; and
7.2.6 Give PEI-Genesis such information relating to the Goods as PEI-Genesis
may require from time to time, however,
The Customer may resell or use the Goods in the ordinary course of its business
7.3 If before title to the Goods passes to the Customer the Customer becomes subject to
any of the events listed in Clause 14, or PEI-Genesis reasonably believes that any
such event is about to happen and notifies the Customer accordingly, then, provided
that the Goods have not been resold, or irrevocably incorporated into another product,
and without limiting any other right or remedy PEI-Genesis may have, PEI-Genesis
may at any time require the Customer to deliver up the Goods and, if the Customer
fails to do so promptly, enter any premises of the Customer or of any third party
where the Goods are stored in order to recover them.
7.4 The Customer shall not attach the Goods to any real property without the prior written
consent of PEI-Genesis.
8 Customer Responsibilities
8.1 Items supplied by the Customer for the Contract shall be of suitable quality and shall
be provided free of charge in sufficient quantities and at all times required by PEIGenesis. Any defects in such items shall not entitle the Customer to rescind the
Contract, reject the Goods, make deductions from the Contract price or claim
damages in respect thereof and the Customer shall indemnify PEI-Genesis against all
loss damage and liability arising from the supply of defective items by the Customer.
8.2 The Customer is responsible for obtaining, at its own cost, such import licences and
other consents in relation to the Goods as are required from time to time and, if
required by PEI-Genesis, the Customer shall make those licences and consents
available to PEI-Genesis prior to the relevant shipment
9 Intellectual Property Rights
9.1 All tools, dies, jigs, patterns, equipment material and other items purchased and
supplied by the Customer to PEI-Genesis, and any replacement thereof, shall at all
times, remain the property of the Customer. Any property of the Customer in the
possession of PEI-Genesis shall continue to be at the risk of the Customer and PEIGenesis shall be held without any liability to the Customer in respect of the same save and except where the loss or damage is due to the gross negligence of PEIGenesis.
9.2 To the extent that the Goods are to be manufactured in accordance with a
specification supplied by the Customer, the Customer shall indemnify PEI-Genesis
against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including any direct,
indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, loss of reputation and all interest,
penalties and legal and other reasonable professional costs and expenses) suffered
or incurred by PEI-Genesis in connection with any claim made against PEI-Genesis
for actual or alleged infringement of a third party's intellectual property rights arising
out of or in connection with PEI-Genesis' use of the Specification. This Clause 9.2
shall survive termination of the Contract.
9.3 The Customer acknowledges that:
9.3.1 the Intellectual Property Rights are PEI-Genesis' (or its licensor's) property;
9.3.2 all right and title to tooling, designs, patterns, drawings and materials not
purchased and supplied by the Customer to PEI-Genesis shall be and
remain with PEI-Genesis;
9.3.3 nothing in these Terms shall be construed as conferring any licence or
granting any rights in favour of the Customer in relation to the Intellectual
Property Rights. PEI-Genesis asserts its full rights to control the use of its
trademarks within the EEA and the Customer shall assist PEI-Genesis as
required in preventing parallel importers from diluting PEI-Genesis' rights;
and
9.3.4 any reputation in any tradem a r k s affixed or applied to the Goods shall
accrue to the sole benefit of PEI-Genesis or any other owner of the trade
marks from time to time.
9.4 The Customer shall not repackage the Goods and/or remove any copyright notices,
confidential or proprietary legends or identification from the Goods save for any
removal which is a necessary result of a manufacturing process of which PEI-Genesis
has been previously notified in writing by the Customer.
9.5 The Customer shall not use (other than pursuant to these Terms) or seek to register
any trade mark or trade name (including any company name) which is identical to,
confusingly similar to or incorporates any trade mark or trade name which PEIGenesis or any associated company of PEI-Genesis owns or claims rights in
anywhere in the world.
9.6 If at any time it is alleged that the Goods infringe the rights of any third party or if, in
PEI-Genesis' reasonable opinion, such an allegation is likely to be made, PEI- Genesis
may at its option and its own cost:
9.6.1 modify or replace the Goods, without reducing the overall performance of
the Goods, in order to avoid the infringement; or
9.6.2 procure for the Customer the right to continue using the Goods; or
9.6.3 repurchase the Goods at the price paid by the Customer, less depreciation
at the rate PEI-Genesis applies to its own equipment.
9.7 The Customer shall promptly and fully notify PEI-Genesis of:
9.7.1 any actual, threatened or suspected infringement of any Intellectual
Property Rights which comes to the Customer's notice; and
9.7.2 any claim by any third party that comes to the Customer's notice that the
sale or advertisement of the Goods infringes the rights of any person.
9.8 The Customer agrees (at PEI-Genesis' request and expense) to do all such things as
may be reasonably required to assist PEI-Genesis in taking or resisting any
proceedings in relation to any infringement or claim referred to in Clause 9.7
10 Warranty
10.1 PEI-Genesis warrants that:
10.1.1 it has title to sell the Goods; and
10.1.2 the Goods conform with the description and quantity set out in the Customer's order and specification (if any) accepted by PEI-Genesis.
10.2 Where PEI-Genesis has assembled the Goods pursuant to the Customer's
specification PEI-Genesis warrants that:-
10.2.1 the Goods have been assembled in accordance with the specification; and
10.2.2 PEI-Genesis has exercised reasonable skill and care in assembling the
Goods.
10.3 Save as provided in Clauses 10.1 and 10.2 all terms, warranties and representations
expressed or implied by statute, common law or otherwise in relation to the Goods
are hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law, including but not limited to
the following:-
10.3.1 No representations are made and no warranties are given in respect of the
source or origin of manufacture or production of the Goods or any part
thereof; and
10.3.2 PEI-Genesis gives no warranties as to the quality, performance, design,
specification or suitability for any particular purpose or other aspect of any
Goods not manufactured by PEI-Genesis in respect of which the Customer
shall only be entitled to the benefit of any such warranty or guarantee given
by the manufacturer to PEI-Genesis, and which PEI-Genesis will, so far as
possible, assign to the Customer upon the written request of the Customer
10.4 The Customer is advised to read the warranty and product safety information in PEIGenesis' catalogues and any instructions for safe use in the literature from which it
selected the Goods or with which the Goods are supplied and to follow those
instructions closely. If the Customer has any difficulty interpreting those instructions or
is unsure as to the suitability of the Goods for its use, it should seek advice from PEI
Genesis prior to using the Goods. It is the duty of the Customer to convey instructions
for safe use to its employees and other third parties.
11 Returns and Replacements
11.1 PEI-Genesis shall not be liable for Goods' failure to comply with the warranties set out
in Clauses 10.1 and/or 10.2 in the following circumstances:-
11.1.1 the defect arises from or attributable to any specification, drawing or design
supplied by the Customer;
11.1.2 the defect arises because the Customer failed to follow PEI-Genesis' (or any
applicable manufacturer's) oral or written instructions as to the storage,
commissioning, installation, use and maintenance of the Goods or (if there
are none) good trade practice regarding the same;
11.1.3 the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of
PEI-Genesis;
11.1.4 the defect arises as a result of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence,
or abnormal storage or working conditions; or
11.1.5 the Goods differ from the specification as a result of changes made to
ensure they comply with applicable statutory or regulatory requirements;
11.1.6 the total price for the Goods has not been paid by the due date for payment;
11.1.7 the Customer fails to notify any claim based on a breach of the warranties in
Clauses 10.1 or 10.2 within the earlier of 30 days of discovery of the breach
and 6 months from the delivery date; or
11.1.8 the Customer makes any further use of such Goods after giving notice in
accordance with Clause 11.1.7.
11.2 Where any valid claim is based on a breach of the warranties in Clauses 10.1 or 10.2
is notified to PEI-Genesis within the period set out in Clause 11.1.7, PEI-Genesis
shall be entitled to:-
11.2.1 repair or replace the Goods (or the part in question) at the premises of PEI-Genesis free of charge; or
11.2.2 at PEI-Genesis's discretion, refund to the Customer the price of the Goods
(as a proportionate part of the price)
11.3 All Goods returned by the Customer to PEI-Genesis for repair or replacement pursuant
to Clause 11.2 shall be returned freight paid by the Customer and shall be insured
by the Customer for the value of the shipment. When such repaired or replaced
Goods are returned by PEI-Genesis to the Customer, the freight for such return
shall be paid by PEI-Genesis.
11.4 Except as provided in this Clause 11, PEI-Genesis shall have no liability to the
Customer in respect of the Goods' failure to comply with the warranty set out in
Clauses 10.1 or 10.2.
12 Liability
12.1 Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude the liability of PEI-Genesis for:
12.1.1 death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or the negligence of its
employees, agents or subcontractors (as applicable);
12.1.2 fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or
12.1.3 any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for PEI-Genesis to
exclude or restrict liability.
12.2 Subject to Clause 12.1 above:
12.2.1 PEI-Genesis shall have no liability to the Customer whatsoever, whether in
contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise,
for any loss (including loss of profits), or any indirect or consequential loss
arising under or in connection with the Contract; and
12.2.2 PEI-Genesis's total liability to the Customer in respect of all other losses
arising under or in connection with the Contract, whether in contract, tort
(including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall in no
circumstances exceed the price of the Goods in respect of the applicable
Contract.
13 Force Majeure
13.1 PEI-Genesis shall not be liable for any failure to fulfill its obligations herein or for delays
in delivery due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to,
acts of God, natural disasters, acts or omissions of other parties, acts or omissions of
civil or military authority, Government priorities, changes in law, application of
government sanctions, compliance with any law or governmental order, illegality,
material shortages, fire, strikes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, war,
acts of terrorism, delays in transportation or inability to obtain labor or materials through
its regular sources. Seller’s time for performance of any such obligations shall be
extended for the time period of such delay or Seller may, at its option, cancel any order
or remaining part thereof without liability by giving notice of such cancellation to
Buyer. No penalty of any kind will be effective against Seller for any such delays in
performance.
13.2 If due to such circumstances or events PEI-Genesis has insufficient stocks to meet all
its commitments PEI-Genesis may apportion available stocks between its customers at its sole discretion and PEI-Genesis shall notify the Customer of the nature and
extent of the circumstances in question as soon as practicable.
14 Termination and Insolvency of Customer
14.1 PEI-Genesis may terminate a Contract by giving written notice to the Customer if any
of the following events occur:
14.1.1 the Customer commits a breach of the Contract which (in the case of a
breach capable of remedy) has not been remedied within 14 days of the
receipt by the Customer of a notice specifying the breach and requiring its
remedy; or
14.1.2 the Customer suspends, or threatens to suspend, payment of its debts or is
unable to pay its debts as they fall due or admits inability to pay its debts or
(being a company or limited liability partnership) is deemed unable to pay its
debts within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986;
14.1.3 the Customer commences negotiations with all or any class of its creditors
with a view to rescheduling any of its debts, or makes a proposal for or
enters into any compromise or arrangement with its creditors other than for
the sole purpose of a scheme for a solvent amalgamation of that Customer
with one or more other companies or the solvent reconstruction of that
Customer;
14.1.4 a petition is filed, a notice is given, a resolution is passed, or an order is
made, for or in connection with the winding up of that Customer;
14.1.5 an application is made to court, or an order is made, for the appointment of
an administrator, or if a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is
given or if an administrator is appointed, over the Customer;
14.1.6 the holder of a qualifying floating charge over the assets of that Customer
has become entitled to appoint or has appointed an administrative receiver
or administrator over the Customer;
14.1.7 a person becomes entitled to appoint a receiver over the assets of the
Customer or a receiver is appointed over the assets of the Customer;
14.1.8 a creditor or encumbrancer of the Customer attaches or takes possession
of, or a distress, execution, sequestration or other such process is levied or
enforced on or sued against, the whole or any part of the Customer's assets
and such attachment or process is not discharged within 14 days;
14.1.9 any event occurs, or proceeding is taken, with respect to the Customer in
any jurisdiction to which it is subject that has an effect equivalent or similar
to any of the events mentioned in clause 14.1.2 to clause 14.1.8 (inclusive);
14.1.10 PEI-Genesis reasonably apprehends that any of the events mentioned in
clause 14.1.2 to clause 14.1.8 (inclusive) above is about to occur in relation
to the Customer; or
14.1.11 the Customer suspends or ceases, or threatens to suspend or cease,
carrying on all or a substantial part of its business; or
14.1.12 any other matter which in the opinion of PEI-Genesis may prejudice its
rights against the Customer.
14.2 If any of the events set out in Clause 14.1 occur, then without prejudice to any other
right or remedy available to PEI-Genesis, PEI-Genesis shall be entitled to terminate
the Contract or suspend any further deliveries under the Contract without any liability
to the Customer, and if the Goods have been delivered but not paid for, the price shall
become immediately due and payable notwithstanding any previous agreement or
arrangement to the contrary.
14.3 Termination of the Contract, however arising, shall not affect any of the parties' rights
and remedies that have accrued as at termination. Clauses which expressly or by
implication survive termination of the Contract shall continue in full force and effect.
15 General
15.1 No failure or delay by PEI-Genesis or time or indulgence given by PEI-Genesis in
exercising any right or remedy under or in relation to these Terms shall operate as a
waiver of such right or remedy nor shall any single or partial exercise of any remedy
or right preclude any further exercise by PEI-Genesis of such right or remedy or the
exercise of any other right or remedy.
15.2 No waiver by PEI-Genesis of any requirement of these Terms or of any right or
remedy under these Terms shall have effect unless given in writing signed by an
authorised person on behalf of PEI-Genesis. No waiver of any particular breach of
these Terms shall operate as a waiver of any repetition of such breach.
15.3 A person who is not a party to the Contract is not entitled to enforce any of its terms
under the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
15.4 All notices relating to the Contract must be given in writing by hand or by first class
post or facsimile to the party to be notified at that party's registered office or such
other address as shall have been notified by that party to the other for the purpose. All
notices shall be deemed to have been received as follows:-
15.4.1 if delivered personally, when delivered;
15.4.2 if sent by first class post to an address in the United Kingdom at 9am on the
second business day after posting in the relevant part of the United
Kingdom;
15.4.3 if sent by post to an address outside the United Kingdom at 9am (local time)
on the seventh business day after posting in the United Kingdom; and
15.4.4 if by facsimile, when received except that any notice delivered or received
on a day which is not a business day in the relevant country of receipt or
after business hours in such country shall be deemed to be given on the
next business day at the place of delivery or receipt
15.5 The Customer shall not, without the prior written consent of PEI-Genesis, assign,
transfer, charge or deal in any other similar manner with any Contract or its rights or
any part of them under any Contract, subcontract any or all of its obligations under
any Contract, or purport to do any of the same. PEI-Genesis may at any time assign,
transfer, mortgage, charge or deal in any other manner with any or all of its rights and
obligations under any Contract.
15.6 Each party undertakes that it shall not at any time disclose to any person any
confidential information concerning the business, affairs, customers, clients or
suppliers of the other party or of any member of the group of companies to which the
other party belongs, except as permitted by Clause 15.7.
15.7 Each party may disclose the other party's confidential information:
15.7.1 to its employees, officers, representatives or advisers who need to know
such information for the purposes of carrying out the party's obligations
under the Contract. Each party shall ensure that its employees, officers,
representatives or advisers to whom it discloses the other party's
confidential information comply with Clause 15.6; and
15.7.2 as may be required by law, a court of competent jurisdiction or any
governmental or regulatory authority.
15.8 The Customer shall not use any PEI-Genesis' confidential information for any purpose
other than to perform its obligations under the Contract.
15.9 The Customer shall, upon receipt of the demand by PEI-Genesis, supply to PEIGenesis such financial data and related information as may be required to permit an
on-going determination of the financial status of the Customer. If at any time during
the performance of this Contract the Customer fails to provide adequate assurances
to PEI-Genesis of its financial ability to perform this Contract, PEI-Genesis may treat
this Contract as repudiated pursuant to Clause 5.5.1.
15.10 If any provision or part of a provision of any Contract shall be, or be found by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be, invalid or unenforceable, it shall be deemed
modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If
such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be
deemed deleted. Any modification to or deletion of a provision or part-provision under
this clause shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the Contract.
15.11 Each Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes
and extinguishes all previous agreements, promises, assurances, warranties,
representations and understandings between them, whether written or oral, relating to
its subject matter
15.12 Each party acknowledges that in entering into any Contract it does not rely on, and
shall have no remedies in respect of, any statement, representation, assurance or
warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that is not set out in the Contract.
15.13 Each party agrees that it shall have no claim for innocent or negligent
misrepresentation or negligent misstatement based on any statement in this
agreement.
15.14 Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude any liability for fraud.
15.15 The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and
the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
16 General Trade & Environmental Compliance Disclaimer
16.1 Information regarding Goods, including information related to a product's
specifications, uses, product country of origin, Export Control Classification Number, or
compliance with applicable law or other requirements (including, without limitation, that
products are lead–free or RoHS/REACH compliant) , is obtained by PEI-Genesis from
its suppliers or other sources and is provided on an "as is" basis. PEI-Genesis
recommends that all product information be validated before using or acting on such
product information. PEI-Genesis makes no representation as to the accuracy or
completeness of the product information and PEI-Genesis disclaims all
representations, warranties and liabilities under any theory with respect to the product
information, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, title and/or non-infringement. All product information is subject to change
without notice. PEI-Genesis is not responsible for typographical or other errors or
omissions in product information.
17 Export Control
17.1 Certain Goods and related technology, services, and documentation may be subject to
European Export Control Legislation or the control of exports of dual use items. They
may also be subject to other foreign countries export control laws and U.S. laws and
regulations, including but not limited to, the Export Administration Regulations, the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Foreign Asset Control Regulations
(“Export Laws”).
17.2 Customer shall comply with all such Export Laws and obtain any license, permit or
authorization that may be required to transfer, sell, export, re-export or import any
Goods and/or any related technology and documentation. Customer will not transfer,
export or re-export any Goods and/or related technology and documentation to any
country or entity to which such export or re-export is prohibited, including any country
or entity under sanction or embargoes administered by the Organisation for Security
and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), United Kingdom, United Nations, U.S.
Department of Treasury, U.S. Department of Commerce or U.S. Department of State.
Customer will not use any Goods and/or any related technology and documentation in
connection with any nuclear, biological or chemical weapons or missile systems
capable of delivering same, or in the development of any weapons of mass destruction.
18 Use of Goods in Life Support, Nuclear and certain other applications
18.1 Goods sold by PEI Genesis is not designed, intended or authorized for use in life
support, life sustaining, nuclear, or other applications in which the failure of such Goods
could reasonably be expected to result in personal injury, loss of life, or catastrophic
property damage. If Customer uses or sells any Goods for use in any such applications:
a) Customer acknowledges that such use or sale is a Customer’s risk; b) Customer
agrees that PEI and the manufacturer of the Goods are not liable, in whole or in part,
for any claim or damage based on or arising from any such use; and c) Customer
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold PEI Genesis and the manufacturer of the Goods
harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, expenses and
liabilities based on or arising out of or in connection with such use or sales.
19 Prototypes and Other Engineered Goods
19.1 Customer’s acceptance of prototype, engineering verification samples, design
verification samples and manufacturing verification samples shall be evidenced by the
signature of Customer’s authorized representative on the appropriate documents,
including engineering drawings. Such acceptance is absolute, and Customer, by such
acceptance, forever releases and discharges PEI Genesis and its officers, directors,
employees and agents from any and all liability as to the performance, form, fit and
function of such Goods. PEI Genesis guarantees the material and workmanship of the
finish product derived from such prototypes and other samples as described above for
a period of six (6) months from date of shipment, such guarantee subject to Paragraph
11. Returns and Replacements.