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Terms & Conditions of Business
Definitions
Octagon Marine Ltd - “the company”
Owner, End User, Client - “the customer”
All covers, canopies, upholstery, canvas goods, etc - goods manufactured or repairs
1. Quotations
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All quotations are valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise stated.
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Quotations are based on the information available at the time and may be subject to change if the scope of work or materials required changes.
2. Deposit & Payment Terms
To secure your booking and enable materials to be ordered, the following staged payment schedule applies:
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40% Deposit - Payable upon acceptance of the quotation. No work or material ordering will commence until the deposit has been received.
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40% Progress Payment - Payable once the product has been manufactured and is ready for fitting or collection. The completed item will remain the property of the company and will not be released or fitted until this payment has been received.
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Final 20% Balance - Payable immediately upon completion of fitting to the vessel or prior to collection if the item is not being fitted by us.
Invoices are payable within the terms stated on the invoice unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3. Ownership of Goods
All goods remain the property of the company until full payment has been received. We reserve the right to withhold delivery, fitting or collection of any goods until all outstanding balances have been paid in full.
4. Storage of Completed Goods
Where a completed product remains at our premises awaiting payment, fitting or collection, we reserve the right to charge reasonable storage fees if collection or fitting is delayed for more than 30 days after notification that the item is ready.
5. Cancellations
If an order is cancelled after work has commenced or materials have been purchased, the initial deposit is non-refundable. Any additional costs incurred beyond the deposit may also be charged where applicable.
6. Customer Responsibilities
The customer is responsible for:
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Providing accurate information regarding the vessel and required work.
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Ensuring the boat is accessible, local and available at the agreed templating and fitting dates and time.
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Removing personal belongings or equipment that may obstruct the templating or fitting process unless otherwise agreed.
Any delays caused by lack of access or inaccurate information may result in additional charges.
7. Manufacturing & Installation
Every product is individually manufactured to suit the customer's vessel. Minor variations in colour, stitching, fabric texture, or finish may occur due to manufacturing processes and material batches.
Colour Matching and Shade Variation - The customer is aware, and accepts, whilst every effort is made to ensure standard colours are used, the company cannot accept any responsibility for shade variation between any swatch supplied and the final product. Any request by the customer for the company to match the colour of any existing canvas work will be at the customers own discretion and risk. The company will do it's best to match to the correct colour.
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If, in the course of executing any work, the company finds any defect in the goods that, in their opinion, should be rectified, the customers consent shall always be obtained before any work is undertaken to put right.
All goods or property left with the company that are to be repaired, worked on, moved, stored or otherwise managed, are at the sole risk of the customer. All efforts are made by the company to ensure safe keeping of all items left in our premises whilst awaiting service.
Installation dates are estimates and may be affected by weather, supplier delays, or unforeseen circumstances.
8. Warranty
We warrant our workmanship for 12 months from the date of installation or collection, subject to normal use.
This warranty does not cover:
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Normal wear and tear.
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Damage caused by misuse, accidents, improper maintenance, or neglect.
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Damage caused by storms, extreme weather, UV degradation or environmental conditions.
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Damage resulting from modifications or repairs carried out by third parties.
Manufacturer warranties for fabrics, windows, zips and hardware remain subject to the original manufacturer's terms.
9. Limitation of Liability
Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement of defective workmanship or materials supplied by us. We shall not be liable for indirect, consequential, or incidental losses, including loss of use of the vessel or loss of income.
10. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for delays or failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including supplier shortages, adverse weather, transport disruption, fire, flood, or other unforeseen events.
11. Acceptance of Terms
Acceptance of our quotation, payment of the deposit, or instruction to commence work constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
The company recognises its responsibilities under the Sale of Goods Act 1979
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/54, as amended and nothing in the company’s
terms of business shall affect those statutory rights.
Any changes, updates or amendments to these terms of business will be published on
the company’s website. www.octagonmarine.co.uk. The customer is aware, and accepts,
that it is the responsibility of the customer to check the website for changes, updates or
amendments to these terms of business.
12. Liability Insurance
The company has insurance cover to the following values; Public Liability £5million and
Employers Liability £10million.
13. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
The company complies with GDPR regulations
14. Restrictions/Advisements
Recommended speed limit with Canopy or Bimini up is max 10 Knots.
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