Terms & Conditions
In these conditions, the following terms mean:
"Company" – Fonz Leather Styles Limited.
"Condition" – The standard terms and conditions as set out in this document, including any special terms agreed in writing between the Purchaser and Fonz Leather Styles Limited.
"Purchaser" – The entity named in the order which buys or agrees to buy goods from Fonz Leather Styles Limited.
"Contract" – An agreement between the Purchaser and Fonz Leather Styles Limited for the sale and purchase of goods.
"Goods" – The goods which are the subject of a Contract.
"Order" – A request by the Purchaser to purchase goods from Fonz Leather Styles Limited.
Headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Conditions.
1. GENERAL
1.1 The Company shall sell and the Purchaser shall purchase the Goods at a price determined in accordance with these Conditions.
1.2 Any Contract shall automatically incorporate these Conditions, which shall take precedence over any terms attached to an Order, acceptance, or other communication, whether written or oral, unless expressly agreed in writing by the Company.
1.3 A waiver or variation of any Condition by the Company shall apply only to the specific transaction in question and not to any future dealings, unless expressly agreed in writing.
1.4 No alterations or implied terms to these Conditions shall be accepted unless expressly agreed in writing by the Company.
2. QUOTATIONS, ORDERS, AND PRICES
2.1 All quotations are subject to these Conditions.
2.2 The price shall be the Company’s quoted price at the time of Order. The Company reserves the right to amend the price prior to delivery if affected by taxes, raw material or labour cost increases, or other factors beyond the Company’s control. Prices exclude VAT.
2.3 The Company may alter product specifications to meet legal requirements or to make improvements, provided this does not materially affect quality or performance.
2.4 For bespoke or made-to-order goods, cancellations must be made in writing within 14 days of placing the Order. A cancellation is only valid upon written confirmation from the Company. Cancellations after this period are at the Company’s discretion and may incur full charges.
2.5 For orders outside the UK, 30% of the total (excluding shipping) must be paid at the time of Order, with the remaining 70% due prior to delivery. Shipping arrangements and costs are the Purchaser's responsibility, though the Company can arrange shipping and charge accordingly.
3. PAYMENT
3.1 Each invoice must be paid in accordance with the terms specified on it.
3.2 Unless otherwise stated, payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date, in GBP. The Company reserves the right to charge interest at 2% per month (24% APR) on overdue balances.
3.3 Time is of the essence with respect to payment.
3.4 No deductions, set-offs, or counterclaims may be made by the Purchaser unless approved in writing by a Company Director.
4. DELIVERY
4.1 The Company will aim to deliver within quoted timelines but is not liable for any delays or resulting loss or damage.
4.2 These Conditions apply to each delivery in contracts involving multiple deliveries.
4.3 In the absence of specific delivery instructions, the Company will choose the most appropriate delivery method.
4.4 A minimum delivery charge of £10 per box applies for UK deliveries.
4.5 Deliveries to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and Scottish Highlands are charged at £20 per box. Deliveries to the Republic of Ireland (Eire) are charged at €35 per box.
4.6 Pallet shipments will be quoted individually.
5. RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE
5.1 Risk passes to the Purchaser upon dispatch from the Company’s warehouse or that of its agents or carriers.
6. CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES
6.1 Except in cases of death or personal injury caused by the Company’s negligence, the Company shall not be liable for direct losses or for conditions or warranties not confirmed in writing.
6.2 The Company is not liable for consequential loss or damage, unless due to its negligence.
6.3 Defective Goods returned unused and accepted by the Company will be repaired, credited, or replaced at the Company’s discretion.
6.4 Claims for damage, shortages, or loss in transit must be made within 3 days of delivery. Non-delivery claims must be submitted in writing within 10 days of invoice date.
7. TITLE OF GOODS
7.1 Ownership passes only when full payment for the Goods and all sums due are received by the Company.
7.2 Until payment is made, the Purchaser holds the Goods as fiduciary agent and bailee, storing them securely, insured, and clearly marked as the Company’s property. The Purchaser may resell or use the Goods in the ordinary course of business.
7.3 If payment is overdue, the Company may recall or recover the Goods and enter the Purchaser’s premises to do so.
7.4 If the Purchaser becomes insolvent, bankrupt, or subject to administration, all outstanding sums become immediately due.
7.5 Title to all goods remains with Fonz Leather Styles Ltd until fully paid.
8. FORCE MAJEURE
8.1 The Company is not liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond its control, including (but not limited to): strikes, fire, breakdowns, transport delays, raw material shortages, war, emergency orders, or acts of God.
9. SEVERABILITY
9.1 If any part of these Conditions is found invalid or unenforceable by a competent authority, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
10. LAW OF CONTRACT
10.1 These Conditions and any Contract are governed by English law and subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.