terms of trade

1. Definitions

1.1 “Contractor” means Gas Direct Ltd., its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of Gas Direct Ltd.

1.2 “Client” means the person/s or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Client requesting the Contractor to provide the Works as specified in any proposal, quotation, order, invoice or other documentation, and: (a) if there is more than one Client, is a reference to each Client jointly and severally; and (b) if the Client is a part of a Trust, shall be bound in their capacity as a trustee; and (c) includes the Client’s executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.

1.3 “Works” means all Works or Materials provided by the Contractor to the Client at the Client’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Works’ or ‘Materials’ shall be interchangeable for the other).

1.4 “Price” means the Price payable for the Works as agreed between the Contractor and the Client in accordance with clause 5 below.

2. Acceptance

2.1 Any instructions received by the Contractor from the Client for the supply of Goods shall constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein.

2.2 These terms and conditions may only be amended with both parties’ consent in writing and shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other document or agreement between the Client and the Contractor.

2.3 The Client accepts and acknowledges that: (a) a minimum call out fee applies for any works performed by the Contractor equal to (1) one hour of labour at the Contractors standard hourly rate, plus any Parts or Materials.

2.4 In the event that the Contractor is required to provide the Works urgently, that may require the Contractor’s employees to work outside normal business hours (including but not limited to working, through lunch breaks, weekends and/or Public Holidays) then the Contractor reserves the right to charge the Client additional labour costs (penalty rates will apply), unless otherwise agreed between the Contractor and the Client.

2.5 In the event that the Materials and/or Works provided by the Contractor are the subject of an insurance claim that the Client has made, then the Client shall be responsible for the payment of any monies payable to the insurance company and agrees to honour their obligation for payment for such transactions invoiced by the Contractor and shall ensure payment is made by the due date irrespective of whether the insurance claim is successful.

2.6 Where the Client is a tenant (and therefore not the owner of the land and premises where the Works are to be undertaken) then the Client warrants that it has obtained the full consent of the owner for the Contractor to provide the Works to the owner’s land and premises. The Client acknowledges and agrees that it shall be personally liable for full payment of the Price for all Works provided under this contract and to indemnify the Contractor against any claim made by the owner of the site (howsoever arising) in relation to the provision of the Works by the Contractor, except where such claim has arisen because of the negligence of the Contractor when providing the Works.

2.7 The Client agrees that they shall, upon request from the Contractor, provide evidence that; (a) they are the owner of the land and site upon which the Works are be undertaken; or (b) where they are a tenant, that they have the consent of the owner for the Works to be undertaken at the land and site.

2.8 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.

2.9 Where the Contractor has designed, drawn, written plans or a schedule of Works, or created any products for the Client, then the copyright in such designs, drawings, documents, plans, schedules and products shall remain vested in the Client, and shall only be used by the Client at the Contractors discretion. Under no circumstances may such designs, drawings and documents be used without the express written approval of the Contractor.

3. Change in Control

3.1 The Client shall give the Contractor 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 and contact phone or fax number/s, change of trustees or business practice). The Client shall be liable for any loss incurred by the Contractor as a result of the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.

4. Authorised Representatives

4.1 Unless otherwise limited as per clause 4.2, the Client agrees that should the Client introduce any third party to the Contractor as the Client’s duly authorised representative, that once introduced that person shall have the full authority of the Client to order any Works, and/or any variation thereto, on the Client’s behalf (such authority to continue until all requested Works have been completed or the Client otherwise notifies the Contractor in writing that said person is no longer the Client’s duly authorised representative).

4.2 In the event that the Client’s duly authorised representative as per clause 4.1 is to have only limited authority to act on the Client’s behalf then the Client must specifically and clearly advise the Contractor in writing of the parameters of the limited authority granted to their representative.

4.3 The Client specifically acknowledges and accepts that they will be solely liable to the Contractor for all additional costs incurred by the Contractor (including the Contractor’s profit margin) in providing any Works, or variation/s thereto, requested by the Client’s duly authorised representative (subject always to the limitations imposed under clause 4.2 (if any).

5. Price and Payment

5.1 At the Contractor’s sole discretion the Price shall be either: (a) as indicated on invoices provided by the Contractor to the Client in respect of Works provided or Materials supplied; or (b) the Contractor’s estimated Price (subject to clause 5.2) which shall not be deemed binding upon the Contractor as the actual Price can only be determined upon completion of the Works. the Contractor undertakes to keep the Client informed should the actual Price look likely to exceed the original estimate; or (c) the Contractor’s quoted Price (subject to clause 5.1) which shall be binding upon the Contractor provided that the Client shall accept the Contractor’s quotation in writing within thirty (30) days.

5.2 The Contractor reserves the right to change the Price: (a) if a variation to the Materials which are to be supplied is requested; or (b) if a variation to the Works originally scheduled (including any applicable designs, plans and/or specifications) is requested; or (c) where additional Works are required due to the discovery of hidden or unidentifiable difficulties (including, but not limited to, poor weather conditions, limitations to accessing the site, obscured site defects which require remedial work, health hazards and safety considerations (such as the discovery of asbestos), prerequisite work by any third party not being completed, hard rock barriers below the surface, iron reinforcing rods in concrete, or hidden pipes and wiring in walls, etc.) which are only discovered on commencement of the Works; or (d) in the event of increases to the Contractor in the cost of labour or Materials, or fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which are beyond the Contractor’s control.

5.3 Variations will be charged for on the basis of the seller’s quotation, and will be detailed ion writing, and shown as per variations on the Contractors invoice. The Client shall be required to respond to any variation submitted by the Contractor within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will entitle the Contractor to add the cost of the variation to the price. Payment for all variations must be made in full at the time of their completion.

5.4 At the Contractors discretion, a non-refundable deposit may be required.

5.5 Time for payment for the Works being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Client on the date/s determined by the Contractor, which may be: (a) within seven days of the final invoice date for completed Works. (b) by way of instalments/progress payments in accordance with the Contractor’s specified progress payment schedule. Such progress payment claims may include the reasonable value of authorised variations and the value of any Materials delivered to the site but not yet installed; (c) for certain approved Client’s, 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; (d) the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or (e) failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is seven (7) days following the date of any invoice given to the Client by the Contractor.

5.6 Payment may be made by cash, electronic/on-line banking, or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and the Contractor.

5.7 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 the Contractor nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.

5.8 Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price the Client must pay to the Contractor an amount equal to any GST the Contractor must pay for any provision of Works by the Contractor under this contract or any other agreement. 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 the Works

6.1 Subject to clause 6.2, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the Works start as soon as it is reasonably possible.

6.2 The Works commencement date will be put back and/or the completion date extended by whatever time is reasonable in the event that the Contractor claims an extension of time (by giving the Client written notice) where completion is delayed by an event beyond the Contractor’s control, including but not limited to any failure by the Client to: (a) make a selection; or (b) have the site ready for the Works; or (c) notify the Contractor that the site is ready.

6.3 The Contractor may provide the Works by separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.

6.4 Any time specified by the Contractor for provision of the Works is an estimate only and the Contractor will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Client as a result of provision being late. However both parties agree that they shall make every endeavour to enable the Works to be provided at the time and place as was arranged between both parties. In the event that the Contractor is unable to provide the Works as agreed solely due to any action or inaction of the Client then the Contractor shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for re-providing the Works at a later time and date.

7. Risk

7.1 The Contractor shall maintain a contract works insurance policy until the Works are completed. Upon completion of the Works all risk for the Works shall immediately pass to the Client.

7.2 The Contractor shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of any plans, specifications and other information provided by the Client. The Client acknowledges and agrees that in the event that any of this information provided by the Client is inaccurate, the Contractor accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from these inaccurate plans, specifications or other information.

7.3 The Client acknowledges that the presence of plant or tree root growth and/or other blockages may indicate damaged pipe work and therefore where the Contractor is requested to merely clear such blockages, the Contractor can offer no guarantee against reoccurrence or further damage. In the event of collapse during the pipe clearing process, the Contractor will immediately advise the Client of the same and shall provide the Client with an estimate for the full repair of the damaged pipe work.

7.4 The Client acknowledges and agrees that where the Contractor has performed temporary repairs: (a) the Contractor offers no guarantee against the reoccurrence of the initial fault, or any further damage caused; and (b) the Contractor will immediately advise the Client of the fault and shall provide the Client with an estimate for the full repair required.

7.5 The Client acknowledges that: (a) the Contractor is only responsible for components that are replaced by the Contractor and does not at any stage accept any liability in respect of previous services and/or goods supplied by any other third party that subsequently fail and found to be the source of the failure; (b) where the Client has supplied goods for the Contractor to complete the Works, the Client acknowledges that they accept responsibility for the suitability of purpose, quality and any faults inherent in those goods; and (c) the Contractor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Works (or any part thereof) howsoever arising where sub-clauses (a) and (b) applies.

7.6 The Client warrants that any structures to which the Materials are to be affixed are able to withstand the installation thereof and that any plumbing connections (including, but not limited to, pipes, couplings and valves) are of suitable capacity to handle the Materials once installed. If for any reason (including the discovery of asbestos, defective or unsafe plumbing or dangerous access to crawl spaces or the roof) that the Contractor, or the Contractor’s employees, reasonably form the opinion that the Client’s premises is not safe for the Works to proceed then the Contractor shall be entitled to delay the provision of the Works (in
accordance with the provisions of clause 6.2 above) until the Contractor is satisfied that it is safe for the installation to proceed.

7.7 Prior to commencement of any Works the Contractor shall carry a routine soundness test of the worksite to ensure there are not any gas leaks in the existing pipework. In the event of such a discovery the Contractor where necessary will have the gas supply capped-off until the fault is found and repaired at the Client’s expense.

7.8 The Client acknowledges that in instances where the gas supply is turned off at the meter or bottles by the Contractor in order to carry out the soundness test that parts within a gas appliance may fail due to not being turned off and serviced for a long period of time including, thermocouples, blocked pilot tubes, and SIT valves on pilot assemblies. Any costs associated with such an event shall be borne by the Client.

7.9 The Client warrants that any existing plumbing, gasfitting and/or associated Works in or upon the site that is subject to the Materials and/or Works is in compliance with regulations. The Contractor reserves the right to halt all Works if in their opinion the site is unsafe and/or the current positioning of the unit is illegal due to not meeting the required clearances then the Client will be informed of this and will be given a revised quotation or estimate to install the new appliance in a safe and legal position. Should the Client not wish to proceed the Contractor will charge a standard fee for the time spent on site based on the Contractor’s quotation.

8. Access

8.1 The Client shall ensure that the Contractor has clear and free access to the site at all times to enable them to undertake the Works. The Contractor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the site (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and concreted or paved or grassed areas) unless due to the negligence of the Contractor.

9. Customer Acknowledgements

9.1 The Client acknowledges that:

(a) in the event asbestos or any other toxic substances are discovered at the site that it is the Clients responsibility to ensure the safe removal of the same. The Customer further agrees to indemnify the Contractor against any costs incurred by the Contractor against any costs incurred be the Contractor as a consequence of such discovery. Under no circumstances will the Seller handle removal of asbestos product;

(b) no other tradesman interfere with any works and/ or Materials supplied under this contract;

(c) they shall not be entitled to withhold any payment due under this contract because of any delay in the connection of, or the supply of electricity to the Materials by an electrical distributor or any other third party;

(d) they are responsible for any building work, waterproofing, tiling, painting, plastering, excavation work, core drilling or any other non-standard surface penetrations that need to be carried out to enable the Contractor to carry out the works;

(e) they shall provide and have erected scaffolding to enable the Works to be undertaken (where in the Seller’s opinion it is deemed necessary). Any scaffolding must comply with the industry safety standards and any person erecting the scaffolding shall be suitable qualified to ensure its safe and proper erection, and where necessary, shall hold a current certificate of competency and/or be fully licensed;

(f) they shall be responsible for ensuring that the Materials ordered are suitable for their intended use;
(g) the Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the works (or any part thereof) howsoever arising where the Client has failed to comply with this clause 9.1.

9.2 The Client fur acknowledges that they shall:

(a) remove any furniture or personal items from the vicinity of the works, and agrees that the Contractor shall not be liable for any damage caused to those items through the Customers failure to comply with this clause;

(b) be wholly responsible for animals and/or children on the worksite;

(c) be wholly responsible for the removal of rubbish from or clean-up of the worksite; (d) supply electricity, temporary lighting, toilet, eating and first aid facilities if so required;

(e) comply with the Contractors health and safety policy and procedures throughout the Works.

10. Compliance with Laws

10.1 The Client and the Contractor shall comply with the provisions of all statutes, regulations and bylaws of government, local and other public authorities that may be applicable to the Works, including any Worksafe guidelines and the Health and Safety at work Act 2015.

10.2 The Contractor has not and will not at any time assume any obligation as the Client’s agent or otherwise which may be imposed upon the Client from time to time pursuant to the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015, including any subsequent regulations (the “HSW Act”) arising from the engagement of Works under this contract. Unless other agreed, the parties agree that for the purposes of the HSW Act, the Contractor shall not be the person who controls the place of work in terms of the HSW Act.

10.3 The Client shall obtain (at the expense of the Client) all licenses, approvals, applications and permits that may be required for the Works.

11. Underground Locations

11.1 Prior to the Contractor commencing the Works the Client must advise the Contractor of the precise location of all underground services on the site and clearly mark the same. The underground mains and services the Client must identify include, but are not limited to, electrical services, gas services, sewer services, pumping services, sewer connections, sewer sludge mains, water mains, irrigation pipes, telephone cables, fibre optic cables, oil pumping mains, and any other services that may be on site.

11.2 Whilst the Contractor will take all care to avoid damage to any underground services the Client agrees to indemnify the Contractor in respect of all and any liability claims, loss, damage, costs and fines as a result of damage to services not precisely located and notified as per clause 11.1.

12. Title

12.1 The Contractor and the Client agree that the Client’s obligations to the Contractor for the provision the Works shall not cease (and ownership of the Materials shall not pass) until: (a) the Client has paid the Contractor all amounts owing to the Contractor; and (b) the Client has met all other obligations due by the Client to the Contractor in respect of all contracts between the Contractor and the Client.

12.2 Receipt by the Contractor 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 and until then the Contractor’s ownership or rights in respect of the Works, and this agreement, shall continue.

12.3 It is further agreed that, until ownership of the Materials passes to the Client in accordance with clause 12.1:

(a) the Client is only a bailee of the Materials and unless the Materials have become fixtures must return the Materials to the Contractor on request.

(b) the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Materials on trust for the Contractor and must pay to the Contractor the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Materials being lost, damaged or destroyed. The production of these terms and conditions by the Contractor shall be sufficient evidence of the Contractor’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds direct from the insurer without the need for any person dealing with the Contractor to make further enquiries.

(c) unless the Materials have become fixtures the Client irrevocably authorises the Contractor to enter any premises where the Contractor believes the Materials are kept and recover possession of the Materials.

(d) the Client shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Materials nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Materials while they remain the property of the Contractor.

(e) the Contractor may commence proceedings to recover the Price notwithstanding that ownership of the Materials has not passed to the Client.

13. Personal Property Securities Act 1999 (“PPSA”)

13.1 Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Client acknowledges and agrees that these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA and a security interest is taken in:

(a) all Materials previously provided, or that will be provided in the future, by the Contractor to the Client; and

(b) all the Client’s present and after acquired property being a charge, including anything in respect of which the Client has at any time a sufficient right, interest or power to grant a security interest in for the purposes of securing repayment of all monetary obligations of the Client to the Contractor for Works – that have previously been provided and that will be provided in the future by the Contractor to the Client.

13.2 The Client undertakes to:

(a) sign any further documents and/or provide any further information (such information to be complete, accurate and up-to-date in all respects) which the Contractor may reasonably require to register a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register;

(b) indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, the Contractor for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register or releasing any registration made thereby; and

13.3 The Contractor and the Client agree that nothing in sections 114(1)(a), 133 and 134 of the PPSA shall apply to these terms and conditions.

13.4 The Client waives its rights as a debtor under sections 116, 120(2), 121, 125, 126, 127, 129, 131 and 132 of the PPSA.

13.5 Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Contractor, the Client waives its right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 148 of the PPSA.

13.6 The Client shall unconditionally ratify any actions taken by the Contractor under clauses 12.1 to 12.5.

14. Security and Charge

14.1 In consideration of the Contractor agreeing to provide the Works, 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).

14.2 The Client indemnifies the Contractor from and against all the Contractor’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising the Contractor’s rights under this clause.

14.3 The Client irrevocably appoints the Contractor and each director of the Contractor as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 13 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.

15. Defects, Returns and Warranties

15.1 The Client shall inspect the Works on completion and shall within seven (7) days of such time (being of the essence) notify the Contractor of any alleged defect, error or omission, shortage in quantity, damage or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client shall afford the Contractor an opportunity to inspect/review the Works within a reasonable time following such notification if the Client believes the Works are defective in any way. If the Client shall fail to comply with these provisions the Works shall be presumed to be free from any defect or damage. For defective Works, which the Contractor has agreed in writing that the Client is entitled to reject, the Contractor’s liability is limited to either (at the Contractor’s discretion) rectify or re-provide the Works.

15.2 Materials will not be accepted for return other than in accordance with 14.1 above.

15.3 The warranty shall be the current warranty provided by the manufacturer of the Materials. The Contractor 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 Materials.

16. Default and Consequences of Default

16.1 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 the Contractor’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.

16.2 If the Client owes the Contractor any money the Client shall indemnify the Contractor from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by the Contractor in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, the Contractor’s collection agency costs, and bank dishonour fees).

16.3 Without prejudice to the Contractor’s other remedies at law the Contractor shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to the Contractor shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:

(a) any money payable to the Contractor becomes overdue, or in the Contractor’s opinion the Client will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
(b) the Client has exceeded any applicable credit limit provided by the Contractor;

(c) the Client becomes insolvent or bankrupt, 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

(d) 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

17.1 Without prejudice to any other remedies the Contractor may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions the Contractor may suspend or terminate the provision of Works to the Client. the Contractor will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because the Contractor has exercised its rights under this clause.

17.2 The Contractor may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply, or cancel provision of Works at any time before the Works have commenced, by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice the Contractor shall repay to the Client any sums paid in respect of the Price, less any amounts owing by the Client to the Contractor for Materials already procured. the Contractor shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.

17.3 In the event that the Client cancels this contract, or the provision of Works, the Client shall be liable for any and all loss incurred (whether direct or indirect) by the Contractor as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).

17.4 Cancellation of orders for Materials 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 2020

18.1 The Client authorises the Contractor or the Contractor’s agent to:

(a) access, collect, retain and use any information about the Client; (i) (including any overdue fines balance information held by the Ministry of Justice) for the purpose of assessing the Client’s creditworthiness; or (ii) for the purpose of marketing products and services to the Client.

(b) disclose information about the Client, whether collected by the Contractor from the Client directly or obtained by the Contractor 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.

18.2 Where the Client is an individual the authorities under clause 17.1 are authorities or consents for the purposes of the Privacy Act 2020.

18.3 The Client shall have the right to request the Contractor for a copy of the information about the Client retained by the Contractor and the right to request the Contractor to correct any incorrect information about the Client held by the Contractor.

19. Construction Contract Act 2002

19.1 The Client hereby expressly acknowledges that:

(a) the Contractor has the right to suspend work within five (5) working days of written notice of its intent to do so if a payment claim is served on the Client, and: (i) the payment is not paid in full by the due date for payment and no payment schedule has been given by the Client; or
(ii) a scheduled amount stated in a payment schedule issued by the Client in relation to the payment claim is not paid in full by the due date for its payment; or (iii) the Client has not complied with an adjudicator’s notice that the Client must pay an amount to the Contractor by a particular date; and (iv) the Contractor has given written notice to the Client of its intention to suspend the carrying out of construction work under the construction contract.

(b) if the Contractor suspends work, it: (i) is not in breach of contract; and (ii) is not liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered, or alleged to be suffered, by the Client or by any person claiming through the Client; and (iii) is entitled to an extension of time to complete the contract; and (iv) keeps its rights under the contract including the right to terminate the contract; and may at any time lift the suspension, even if the amount has not been paid or an adjudicator’s determination has not been complied with.

(c) if the Contractor exercises the right to suspend work, the exercise of that right does not: (i) affect any rights that would otherwise have been available to the Contractor under the Contractual Remedies Act 1979; or (ii) enable the Client to exercise any rights that may otherwise have been available to the Client under that Act as a direct consequence of the Contractor suspending work under this provision.

20. Service of Notices

20.1 Any written notice given under this contract shall be deemed to have been given and received:

(a) by handing the notice to the other party, in person; (b) by leaving it at the address of the other party as stated in this contract;

(d) if sent by email to the other party’s last known email address.

20.2 Any notice that is posted shall be deemed to have been served, unless the contrary is shown, at the time when by the ordinary course of post, the notice would have been delivered.

21. Trusts

21.1 If the Client at any time upon or subsequent to entering in to the contract is acting in the capacity of trustee of any trust (“Trust”) then whether or not the Contractor may have notice of the Trust, the Client covenants with the Contractor as follows:

(a) the contract extends to all rights of indemnity which the Client now or subsequently may have against the Trust and the trust fund;

(b) the Client has full and complete power and authority under the Trust to enter into the contract and the provisions of the Trust do not purport to exclude or take away the right of indemnity of the Client against the Trust or the trust fund. The Client will not release the right of indemnity or commit any breach of trust or be a party to any other action which might prejudice that right of indemnity.

(c) The Client will not without consent in writing of the Contractor (the Contractor will not unreasonably withhold consent), cause, permit, or suffer to happen any of the following events; (i) the removal, replacement or retirement of the Client as trustee of the Trust; (ii) any alteration to or variation of the terms of the Trust; (iii) any advancement or distribution of capital of the Trust; or (iv) any resettlement of the trust property.

22. Clients Disclaimer

22.1 The Client hereby disclaims any right to rescind, or cancel any contract with Contractor or to sue for damages or to claim restitution arising out of any inadvertent misrepresentation made to the Client by the Contractor and the Client acknowledges that the Works are bought solely upon the Contractors skill and judgement. 22. Consumer Guarantees Act

22.1 If the Client is acquiring Materials for the purposes of a trade or business, the Customer acknowledges that the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 do not apply to the supply of Materials by the Client to the Contractor.

23. General

23.1 The failure by either party to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect that party’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.

23.2 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.

23.3 The Contractor 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 the Contractor of these terms and conditions (alternatively the Contractor’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price). Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Contractor shall not be liable to pay to the Client pre-ascertained, or liquidated, damages.

23.4 If the Client is acquiring Works 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 provision of Works by the Contractor to the Client.

23.5 The Client cannot licence or assign without the written approval of the Contractor.

23.6 The Contractor may elect to subcontract out any part of the Works but shall not be relieved from any liability or obligation under this contract by so doing. Furthermore, the Client agrees and understands that they have no authority to give any instruction to any of the Contractor’s sub-contractors without the authority of the Contractor.

23.7 The Client agrees that the Contractor may amend these terms and conditions by notifying the Client in writing. These changes shall be deemed to take effect from the date on which the Client accepts such changes, or otherwise at such time as the Client makes a further request for the Contractor to provide Works to the Client.

23.8 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.

23.9 Both parties warrant that they have the power to enter into this contract and have obtained all necessary authorisations to allow them to do so, they are not insolvent and that this contract creates binding and valid legal obligations on them.