1. All prices are exclusive of V.A.T. at the current rate
2. The prices are Net to the client and based on this estimate being accepted in its entirety.
3. We reserve the right to revise these prices if items are extracted on an individual basis.
4. Prices are correct at the time of printing and any variations will be notified in writing 7 days prior to delivery of the goods, the client may cancel their order at this stage in writing only which must be received at least 3 days prior to any agreed delivery date.
5. We reserve the right to substitute alternative equipment as may be deemed necessary.
6. This estimate is open for acceptance within 30 days; thereafter we reserve the right to revise the estimate as appropriate. This is NOT a fixed price quotation.
7. This estimate is for supply and kerbside delivery only to a UK mainland address.
8. An installation/civil works estimate will be prepared if requested and, if adopted, will form an independent contract, albeit, run in tandem by our contract manager.
9. The intellectual copyright to all designs, sketches & specifications supplied in any format remain the property of Branstone Services Ltd. And may not be copied, adapted or distributed in any format without our express written permission.
10. Current delivery forecasts are dependent on the equipment ordered and the stock levels at the time of order. Confirmation of anticipated delivery from receipt of a signed approved drawing (if applicable), your official order quoting our reference number, all finishes details and deposits as appropriate, will be provided at acknowledgement stage.
11. Time will not be considered the essence of any contract.
12. Cancellation of an official order will incur a cancellation fee of between 25% to 100% dependent on notification period & items cancelled.
13. All equipment will remain the property of BRANSTONE SERVICES LTD. until paid for in full although the client or their representative will be responsible for adequate insurance and security of the equipment following delivery to site.
14. Payment terms:

     a.  Invoices are due for payment 14 days from date of invoice or in accordance with an agreed payment plan.

        b. Subject to terms offered on each estimate & deemed accepted by the client by our receipt of a client’s official order. c. Installation and civil work estimate payment terms subject to stage payments negotiable at the time of order.

15. Should an agreed delivery/installation date be altered due to reasons beyond our control we reserve the right to invoice for the full equipment value together with transport costs to and from our consolidation warehouse, storage and insurance costs whilst stored. Alternatively the clients may take delivery of the equipment into their own UK mainland storage facilities.
16.  Interim and stage payments are to be maintained as agreed during the contract period.
17. We reserve the right to withhold equipment deliveries and/or withdraw our labour force should an account fall into arrears.
18. Should an account fall into arrears all credit arrangements that may have been offered will be cancelled and payment for ALL goods and services supplied to date will become due immediately.
19. Interest of 3% of the outstanding debt per calendar month or part month from the date of default will be added to all overdue accounts and notified by statement.
20. Warranty will begin from the date of installation / delivery and generally cover parts (except glass, bulbs, refrigerant gasses and consumables) and labour for a period of 12 months (subject to the equipment being properly serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations) unless stated.
21. Operator error, misuse or attendance by persons unauthorised to do so by Branstone Services Ltd will invalidate the equipment warranty.
22. Civil work warranty is for a period of 3 calendar months from handover, at which stage an agreed snagging list will be drawn up and any rectification work will be carried out, where possible, within 30 days. Operator error, misuse or attendance by persons unauthorised to do so by Branstone Services Ltd will invalidate the warranty.
23. Withholding payment due to outstanding snagging lists will not be accepted unless a retention percentage was agreed prior to contract commencement.
24. Main contractor’s discounts are not allowed for within our estimates unless specifically itemised. 17 We offer no warranty for existing equipment retained or repositioned during any work carried out. All equipment to be reused must be in acceptable condition and meet current regulations for our engineer to re-install.
25. We recommend a full deep clean be carried out following any works carried out within a catering area, although it is the responsibility of the client and/or their caterer to satisfy themselves of the suitable hygienic condition of the environment, following any projects completion prior to food production.
26. It is the clients responsibility to obtain all necessary planning consent, building regulations, environmental health, fire officer, landlords and all other approvals as may be required prior to the proposed date of commencement of any work on site.
27. This document and all associated documents, remain the property of BRANSTONE SERVICES LTD, and may not be copied or distributed in part or entirety without our express written permission.
28. We reserve the right to demand the immediate return of all original documents together with all copies made either in paper, electronic or any other format.
29. In the case of any dispute English law shall apply and these terms and conditions will remain preferential over ALL others written, verbal or implied at any time.
30. ERRORS & OMISSIONS EXCEPTED

Our Ref. "Terms and conditions 1ST MAY 2000"