PRODUCT INFORMATION & POLICY

 

1. Definitions
   
   
   1. “UK Foods” means UK and Foods of the World Holding Ltd, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of UK Foods Limited T/A UK Foods International.
   2. “Client” means the person/s buying the Goods as specified in any invoice, document or order, and if there is more than one Client is a reference to each Client jointly and severally.
   3. “Goods” means all Goods or Services supplied by UK FOODS to the Client at the Client’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Goods’ or ‘Services’ shall be interchangeable for the other).
   4. “Price” means the Price payable for the Goods as agreed between UK FOODS and the Client in accordance with clause 5 below.

 

2. Acceptance
   
   
   2. The Client is taken to have exclusively accepted and is immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Client places an order for or accepts delivery of the Goods.
   3. These terms and conditions may only be amended with UK FOODS’s consent in writing and shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other document or agreement between the Client and UK FOODS.
   4. Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 22 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002 or any other applicable provisions of that Act or any Regulations referred to in that Act.

 

3. Online Ordering
   
   
   3. The Client acknowledges and agrees that:
      1. UK FOODS does not guarantee the website’s performance or availability of any of its Goods; and
      2. on-line ordering may be unavailable from time to time for regularly scheduled maintenance and/or upgrades; and
      3. there are inherent hazards in electronic distribution and as such UK FOODS cannot warrant against delays or errors in transmitting data between the client and UK FOODS including orders.  The Client agrees that to the maximum extent permitted by law, UK FOODS will not be liable for any losses which the Client suffers as a result of online-ordering not being available or for delays or errors in transmitting orders.
   4. UK FOODS reserves the right to terminate the Client’s order in the event that UK FOODS  learns that the Client has provided false or misleading information, interfered with other users or the administration of UK FOODS’s Services, or violated these terms and conditions.

 

4. Change in Control
   
   
   4. The Client shall give UK FOODS not less than fourteen (14) days prior written notice of any proposed change of ownership of the Client and/or any other change in the Client’s details (including but not limited to, changes in the Client’s name, address, contact phone or fax number/s, or business practice). The Client shall be liable for any loss incurred by UK FOODS as a result of the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.

 

5. Price and Payment
   
   
   5. At UK FOODS’s sole discretion the Price shall be either:
      1. as indicated on any invoice provided by UK FOODS to the Client; or
      2. UK FOODS’s quoted price (subject to clause 5.2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of thirty (30) days.
   6. UK FOODS reserves the right to change the Price if a variation to UK FOODS’s quotation is requested.The Client acknowledges and agrees that UK FOODS’s cost for overseas transactions may increase as a consequence of variations in foreign currency rates of exchange and/or international freight and insurance charges. Any variation from UK FOODS’s quoted Price will be detailed in writing and will be shown as variations on the invoice. Payment for all variations must be made in full at their time of completion.
   7. At UK FOODS’s sole discretion a deposit may be required.
   8. Time for payment for the Goods being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Client on the date/s determined by UK FOODS, which may be:
      1. on delivery of the Goods;
      2. for certain approved Clients, due twenty (20) days following the end of the month in which a statement is posted to the Client’s address or address for notices;
      3. the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or
      4. failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is seven (7) days following the date of any invoice given to the Client by UK FOODS.
   9. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, electronic/on-line banking, or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and UK FOODS.
   10. Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price the Client must pay to UK FOODS an amount equal to any GST UK FOODS must pay for any supply by UK FOODS under this or any other agreement for the sale of the Goods. The Client must pay GST, without deduction or set off of any other amounts, at the same time and on the same basis as the Client pays the Price. In addition the Client must pay any other taxes and duties that may be applicable in addition to the Price except where they are expressly included in the Price.

 

6. Delivery of Goods
   
   
   6. Delivery (“Delivery”) of the Goods is taken to occur at the time that UK FOODS (or UK FOODS’s nominated carrier) delivers the Goods to the Client’s nominated address even if the Client is not present at the address.
   7. At UK FOODS’s sole discretion the cost of delivery is either included in the Price or is in addition to the Price.
   8. UK FOODS may deliver the Goods in separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.
   9. Any time or date given by UK FOODS to the Client is an estimate only. The Client must still accept delivery of the Goods even if late and UK FOODS will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Client as a result of the delivery being late.

 

7. Risk
   
   
   7. Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods passes to the Client on Delivery and the Client must insure the Goods on or before Delivery.
   8. If any of the Goods are damaged or destroyed following delivery but prior to ownership passing to the Client, UK FOODS is entitled to receive all insurance proceeds payable for the Goods. The production of these terms and conditions by UK FOODS is sufficient evidence of UK FOODS’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds without the need for any person dealing with UK FOODS to make further enquiries.
   9. If the Client requests UK FOODS to leave Goods outside UK FOODS’s premises for collection or to deliver the Goods to an unattended location then such Goods shall be left at the Client’s sole risk.
      
      
8. Title
   
   
   8. UK FOODS and the Client agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
      1. the Client has paid UK FOODS all amounts owing to UK FOODS; and
      2. the Client has met all of its other obligations to UK FOODS.
   9. Receipt by UK FOODS of any form of payment other than cash shall not be deemed to be payment until that form of payment has been honoured, cleared or recognised.
   10. It is further agreed that:
       8. until ownership of the Goods passes to the Client in accordance with clause 8.1 that the Client is only a bailee of the Goods and must return the Goods to UK FOODS on request.
       9. the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Goods on trust for UK FOODS and must pay to UK FOODS the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Goods being lost, damaged or destroyed. 
       10. the Client must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Goods other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Client sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Goods then the Client must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for UK FOODS and must pay or deliver the proceeds to UK FOODS on demand.
       11. the Client should not convert or process the Goods or intermix them with other goods but if the Client does so then the Client holds the resulting product on trust for the benefit of UK FOODS and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to UK FOODS as it so directs.
       12. the Client irrevocably authorises UK FOODS to enter any premises where UK FOODS believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods.
       13. UK FOODS may recover possession of any Goods in transit whether or not delivery has occurred.
       14. the Client shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Goods nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of UK FOODS.
       15. UK FOODS may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Client.

 

9. Personal Property Securities Act 1999 (“PPSA”)
   
   
   9. Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Client acknowledges and agrees that:
      1. these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA; and
      2. a security interest is taken in all Goods previously supplied by UK FOODS to the Client (if any) and all Goods that will be supplied in the future by UK FOODS to the Client.
   10. The Client undertakes to:
       1. sign any further documents and/or provide any further information (such information to be complete, accurate and up-to-date in all respects) which UK FOODS may reasonably require to register a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register;
       2. indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, UK FOODS for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register or releasing any Goods charged thereby;
       3. not register a financing change statement or a change demand without the prior written consent of UK FOODS; and
       4. immediately advise UK FOODS of any material change in its business practices of selling the Goods which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.
   11. UK FOODS and the Client agree that nothing in sections 114(1)(a), 133 and 134 of the PPSA shall apply to these terms and conditions.
   12. The Client waives its rights as a debtor under sections 116, 120(2), 121, 125, 126, 127, 129, 131 and 132 of the PPSA.
   13. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by UK FOODS, the Client waives its right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 148 of the PPSA.
   14. The Client shall unconditionally ratify any actions taken by UK FOODS under clauses 9.1 to 9.5.

 

10. Security and Charge
    
    
    10. In consideration of UK FOODS agreeing to supply the Goods, the Client charges all of its rights, title and interest (whether joint or several) in any land, realty or other assets capable of being charged, owned by the Client either now or in the future, to secure the performance by the Client of its obligations under these terms and conditions (including, but not limited to, the payment of any money).
    11. The Client indemnifies UK FOODS from and against all UK FOODS’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising UK FOODS’s rights under this clause.
    12. The Client irrevocably appoints UK FOODS and each director of UK FOODS as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 10 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.

 

11. Client’s Disclaimer
    
    
    11. The Client hereby disclaims any right to rescind, or cancel any contract with UK FOODS or to sue for damages or to claim restitution arising out of any inadvertent misrepresentation made to the Client by UK FOODS and the Client acknowledges that the Goods are bought relying solely upon the Client’s skill and judgment.

 

12. Defects
    
    
    12. The Client shall inspect the Goods on delivery and shall within five (5) days of delivery (time being of the essence) notify UK FOODS of any alleged defect, shortage in quantity, damage or failure to comply with the description or quote.  The Client shall afford UK FOODS an opportunity to inspect the Goods within a reasonable time following delivery if the Client believes the Goods are defective in any way. If the Client shall fail to comply with these provisions the Goods shall be presumed to be free from any defect or damage. For defective Goods, which UK FOODS has agreed in writing that the Client is entitled to reject, UK FOODS’s liability is limited to either (at UK FOODS’s discretion) replacing the Goods or repairing the Goods.

 

13. Returns
    
    
    13. Returns will only be accepted provided that:
        12. the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 12.1; and
        13. UK FOODS has agreed in writing to accept the return of the Goods; and
        14. the Goods are returned at the Client’s cost within seven (7) days of the delivery date; and
        15. UK FOODS will not be liable for Goods which have not been stored or used in a proper manner; and
        16. the Goods are returned in the condition in which they were delivered and with all packaging material, brochures and instruction material in as new condition as is reasonably possible in the circumstances.
    14. Returned Goods may (at UK FOODS’s sole discretion), incur restocking and handling fees.
        
        
14. Warranty
    
    
    14. For Goods not manufactured by UK FOODS, the warranty shall be the current warranty provided by the manufacturer of the Goods. UK FOODS shall not be bound by nor be responsible for any term, condition, representation or warranty other than that which is given by the manufacturer of the Goods.

 

15. Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
    
    
    15. If the Client is acquiring Goods for the purposes of a trade or business, the Client acknowledges that the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 do not apply to the supply of Goods by UK FOODS to the Client.

 

16. Default and Consequences of Default
    
    
    16. Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue daily from the date when payment becomes due, until the date of payment, at a rate of two and a half percent (2.5%) per calendar month (and at UK FOODS’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
    17. If the Client owes UK FOODS any money the Client shall indemnify UK FOODS from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by UK FOODS in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, UK FOODS’s collection agency costs, and bank dishonour fees).
    18. Without prejudice to any other remedies UK FOODS may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions UK FOODS may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods to the Client. UK FOODS will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because UK FOODS has exercised its rights under this clause.
    19. Without prejudice to UK FOODS’s other remedies at law UK FOODS shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to UK FOODS shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
        1. any money payable to UK FOODS becomes overdue, or in UK FOODS’s opinion the Client will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
        2. the Client becomes insolvent, convenes a meeting with its creditors or proposes or enters into an arrangement with creditors, or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
        3. a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Client or any asset of the Client.

 

17. Cancellation
    
    
    17. UK FOODS may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Goods at any time before the Goods are delivered by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice UK FOODS shall repay to the Client any money paid by the Client for the Goods. UK FOODS shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
    18. In the event that the Client cancels delivery of Goods the Client shall be liable for any and all loss incurred (whether direct or indirect) by UK FOODS as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).
    19. Cancellation of orders for Goods made to the Client’s specifications, or for non-stocklist items, will definitely not be accepted once production has commenced, or an order has been placed.

 

18. Privacy Act 1993
    
    
    18. The Client authorises UK FOODS or UK FOODS’s agent to:
        1. access, collect, retain and use any information about the Client;
           1. (including any overdue fines balance information held by the Ministry of Justice) for the purpose of assessing the Client’s creditworthiness; or
           2. for the purpose of marketing products and services to the Client.
        2. disclose information about the Client, whether collected by UK FOODS from the Client directly or obtained by UK FOODS from any other source, to any other credit provider or any credit reporting agency for the purposes of providing or obtaining a credit reference, debt collection or notifying a default by the Client.
    19. Where the Client is an individual the authorities under clause 18.1 are authorities or consents for the purposes of the Privacy Act 1993.
    20. The Client shall have the right to request UK FOODS for a copy of the information about the Client retained by UK FOODS and the right to request UK FOODS to correct any incorrect information about the Client held by UK FOODS.

 

19. General
    
    
    19. The failure by UK FOODS to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect UK FOODS’s right to subsequently enforce that provision. If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected, prejudiced or impaired.
    20. These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of New Zealand and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Auckland Courts of New Zealand. 
    21. UK FOODS shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Client for any indirect and/or consequential loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Client arising out of a breach by UK FOODS of these terms and conditions (alternatively UK FOODS’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods).
    22. The Client shall not be entitled to set off against, or deduct from the Price, any sums owed or claimed to be owed to the Client by UK FOODS nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
    23. The Client agrees that UK FOODS may amend these terms and conditions at any time. If UK FOODS makes a change to these terms and conditions, then that change will take effect from the date on which UK FOODS notifies the Client of such change. The Client will be taken to have accepted such changes if the Client makes a further request for UK FOODS to provide Goods to the Client.
    24. Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party.
    25. The Client warrants that it has the power to enter into this agreement and has obtained all necessary authorisations to allow it to do so, it is not insolvent and that this agreement creates binding and valid legal obligations on it.