Legal
The general terms on which we supply goods and logistics services to business customers.
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These terms govern the supply of goods and services by Élysée Global Trade Ltd to business customers. They apply to every quotation, order acknowledgement and contract unless expressly varied in writing and signed by an authorised representative of both parties.
We contract with businesses only. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer to consumers, and consumer contract regulations do not apply.
Quotations are indicative and valid for the period stated on their face. Prices are subject to confirmation at the point of order, and to change where currency, freight rates, duties or raw material costs move materially between quotation and acceptance.
A contract is formed only when we issue a written order acknowledgement. Specifications, quantities, tolerances and delivery terms are those set out in that acknowledgement.
Delivery terms are governed by the Incoterms® rule stated in the order acknowledgement. That rule determines the point at which risk and cost pass between the parties.
Delivery dates are estimates given in good faith and based on the information available at the time. Where delay arises from events outside our reasonable control — including port congestion, customs inspection, carrier failure or force majeure — we will notify you promptly and work to minimise its effect, but we are not liable for consequential loss arising from it.
You must inspect goods on delivery and notify us of any shortage, damage or visible defect within seven days of receipt, and of any latent defect within thirty days of discovery. Claims notified outside these periods may not be accepted.
Where goods are shipped subject to pre-shipment inspection, the inspection report issued at origin is treated as evidence of conformity to specification at the point of despatch.
Because we operate business-to-business and at volume, returns are handled by reference to the contract terms, the applicable Incoterms® rule and the product classification.
Payment terms are those stated in the order acknowledgement. Unless agreed otherwise, payment is due without set-off or deduction. We reserve the right to charge statutory interest on overdue amounts under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
Title to goods does not pass until payment has been received in full and cleared funds.
Where goods are held in our bonded or general storage facilities, storage charges accrue at the agreed rate from the date of receipt. Goods held in customs bond remain subject to the relevant customs regime, and duty and import VAT become payable on release into free circulation.
We may exercise a lien over goods in our possession in respect of unpaid sums properly due to us.
You warrant that goods you ask us to source, store or move are lawful in both the origin and destination market, are not subject to sanctions or export controls that would prohibit the transaction, and are correctly described for customs purposes.
We reserve the right to decline or halt any transaction that we reasonably believe would breach sanctions, export controls, anti-money-laundering law or our own compliance policy.
Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for any liability that cannot lawfully be limited.
Subject to that, our total liability arising under or in connection with a contract is limited to the price paid for the goods or services giving rise to the claim. We are not liable for loss of profit, loss of contract, loss of anticipated saving or any indirect or consequential loss.
These terms and any dispute arising out of them are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.