TERMS AND CONDITIONS

VALIDITY OF QUOTATIONS

Unless stated otherwise, prices quoted are valid for acceptance for a period of 30 days.  Prices are subject to periodic review and in light of fluctuations in exchange rates and raw material costs.`

DELIVERY TERMS

The environmental and economic costs of small orders are of concern to all companies and, in order to encourage customers to reduce these, there is a small order surcharge of £8.00 for all orders under £350.00 (exc VAT); otherwise carriage is paid (UK mainland only). Both goods and carriage are subject to V.A.T. at the current rate.

Unless stated otherwise, all export quotations are Ex Works.  Where delivery is shown as being included, on payment or otherwise, no responsibility is accepted for import clearance and payment of taxes and/or import duty.

DELIVERY / LEAD TIMES 

Any delivery / lead time stated is an estimate only based on current workload and capacity and cannot be guaranteed in the event of any delay in ordering.

PAYMENT TERMS

For approved customers our settlement terms are: payment by the end of the month following date of invoice. Otherwise payment is by Pro Forma Invoice or Credit/Debit Card. All goods supplied shall remain the property of Bennett Safetywear Limited until all accounts receivable have been paid in full.

All quotations and invoices are in Sterling (GBP) unless stated otherwise.

RETURNS

Returns of standard items may be accepted for credit provided they are received, carriage paid, unused and in their original packing; the return of "specials"/non-standard items and the refund of carriage charges will not normally be entertained unless we are at fault.  We reserve the right, when appropriate, to make an appropriate handling charge for returns.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The information and rights in all specifications and products designed and/or manufactured by the Company are the property of Bennett Safetywear Limited (Company Number 367257) and are to be held strictly in confidence by the recipient. No copy of it/them is to be made without the written permission of Bennett Safetywear Limited. Disclosure of any such information is to be made only to those employees of the recipient who need to use the information and it is the responsibility of the recipient to bind any such employees to retain such information in strict confidence.

Any patent applications, patents and/or design applications, registered designs, design rights or copyrights arising from or contained in all specifications and products designed and/or manufactured by the Company shall be considered the property of Bennett Safetywear Limited and as such be subject to the obligation of confidence on the recipient set out above.

SHORTAGE/DISCREPANCY

Claims for shortage or discrepancy cannot be entertained unless received by us within 7 days of goods, or in the event on non-delivery within 21 days from date of invoice.

WARRANTY / SHELF LIFE

We are unable to offer a standard warranty and/or shelf life applicable to all products manufactured and/or supplied by us since these will vary according to the construction, storage and use of the product.  If you require further information relating to the warranty and/or shelf life applicable to a particular product, please complete the contact form on this site.