Terms & Conditions

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1. Definitions

1.1 “Client” means the person/s, entities or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Client requesting the Contracter 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 partnership, it shall bind each partner jointly and severally; and

(c) if the Client is a part of a Trust, shall be bound in their capacity as a trustee; and

(d) includes the Client’s executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.

1.2 “Contract” means the terms and conditions contained herein, together with any quotation, order, invoice or other document or amendments expressed to be supplemental to this Contract.

1.3 “Contracter” means Cargill Contracting Limited T/A Cargill Contracting, its successors and assigns.

1.4 “Cookies” means small files which are stored on a user’s computer.  They are designed to hold a modest amount of data (including Personal Information) specific to a particular client and website and can be accessed either by the web server or the client’s computer. If the Client does not wish to allow Cookies to operate in the background when using the Contracter’s website, then the Client shall have the right to enable / disable the Cookies first by selecting the option to enable / disable provided on the website, prior to making enquiries via the website.

1.5 “Intended Use” means a product and the use thereof, for which the product is intended to be, or is reasonably likely to be, associated with the Works.

1.6 “Non-Conforming Product” means products that are regarded as Non-Conforming for an Intended Use if, when associated with a building:

(a) the product is not, or will not be, safe; or

(b) does not, or will not, comply with the relevant regulatory provisions; or

(c) the product does not perform, or is not capable of performing, for the use to the standard it is represented to conform by or for a person in the chain of responsibility for the product.

1.7 “Price” means the Price payable (plus any Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) where applicable) for the Works as agreed between the Contracter and the Client in accordance with clause 6 below.

1.8 “Works” means all Works (including consultation, manufacturing and/or installation services) or Materials supplied by the Contracter 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).

1.9 “Worksite” means the address nominated by the Client to which the Materials are to be supplied by the Contracter.

2. Acceptance

2.1 The parties acknowledge and agree that:

(a) they have read and understood the terms and conditions contained in this Contract; and

(b) the parties are taken to have exclusively accepted and are immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Client places an order for or accepts delivery of any Works.

2.2 In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Contract and any other prior document or schedule that the parties have entered into, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.

2.3 Any amendment to the terms and conditions contained in this Contract may only be amended in writing by the consent of both parties.

2.4 The Client acknowledges that the supply of Works on credit shall not take effect until the Client has completed a credit application with the Contracter and it has been approved with a credit limit established for the account.

2.5  In the event that the supply of Works requested exceeds the Client’s credit limit and/or the account exceeds the payment terms, the Contracter reserves the right to refuse delivery. 

2.6 Any advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service provided by the Contractor in relation to Materials or Works supplied (including, but not limited to, the suitability of the Worksite for the laying of concrete slabs, foundations or similar Works) is given in good faith to the Client, or the Client’s agent and is based on the Contractor’s own knowledge and experience and shall be accepted without liability on the part of the Contractor. Where such advice or recommendations are not acted upon then the Contractor shall require the Client or their agent to authorise commencement of the Works in writing. The Contractor shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for any damages or losses that occur after any subsequent commencement of the Works. Accordingly, the Contractor offers no warranty in regard to the aforementioned.

2.7 In the event that the Contractor is required to provide the Works outside the Contractor’s standard working hours of operation, (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 charges (penalty rates will apply), unless otherwise agreed between the Contractor and the Client.

2.8 If the Contractor has been requested by the Client to prepare a quotation that involves multiple Worksite visits or third party involvement (including, but not limited to, engineers, surveyor or local councils), all costs involved will be charged to the Client irrespective of whether or not the Works go ahead.

2.9 Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 226 of the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 or any other applicable provisions of that Act or any Regulations referred to in that Act.

3. Authorised Representatives

3.1  Unless otherwise limited as per clause 3.2 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 Materials or Works on the Client’s behalf and/or to request any variation to the Works 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). 

3.2  In the event that the Client’s duly authorised representative as per clause 3.1 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.  

3.3 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 Materials, Works or variation/s requested by the Client’s duly authorised representative (subject always to the limitations imposed under clause 3.2 (if any)).

4. Errors and Omissions

4.1  The Client acknowledges and accepts that the Contracter shall, without prejudice, accept no liability in respect of any alleged or actual error(s) and/or omission(s): 

(a) resulting from an inadvertent mistake made by the Contracter in the formation and/or administration of this Contract; and/or

(b)  contained in/omitted from any literature (hard copy and/or electronic) supplied by the Contracter in respect of the Works. 

4.2 If such an error and/or omission occurs in accordance with clause 4.1, and is not attributable to the negligence and/or wilful misconduct of the Contracter; the Client:

(a) shall not be entitled to treat this Contract as repudiated nor render it invalid; but

(b) shall not be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the Contracter arising from the error or omission.

5. Change in Control

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

6. Price and Payment  

6.1 At the Contracter’s sole discretion, the Price shall be either:

(a) as indicated on invoices provided by the Contracter to the Client in respect of Works performed or Materials supplied; or

(b) the Contractor’s estimated Price (subject to clause 6.2). No allowances shall be made for Worksite preparation unless specified in the estimate. The final Price can only be ascertained upon completion of the Works. Variances in the estimated Price of more than 10% will be subject to Customer approval before proceeding with the Works; or

(c) the Contracter’s quoted Price (subject to clause 6.2) which shall be binding upon the Contracter provided that the Client shall accept the Contracter’s quotation in writing within thirty (30) days.

6.2   The Contracter 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 plans 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, limitations to accessing the Worksite, obscured building/Worksite defects, incorrect measurements, plans and/or specifications provided by the Client, as a result of delays from third party suppliers, safety considerations (discovery of asbestos, etc.), prerequisite work by any third party not being completed, lack of required utilities, remedial work required due to existing workmanship being of a poor quality or non-compliant to the building code, latent soil conditions, hard rock barriers below the surface, iron reinforcing rods in concrete or hidden pipes and wiring, night works, aftercare signage, etc.) which are only discovered on commencement of the Works; or

(d) in the event of increases to the Contracter in the cost of labour or Materials which are beyond the Contracter’s control.

6.3 Variations will be charged for on the basis of the Contracter’s quotation or estimate, and will be detailed in writing, and shown as variations on the Contracter’s invoice. The Client shall be required to respond to any variation submitted by the Contracter within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will entitle the Contracter 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.

6.4 At the Contracter’s sole discretion, a reasonable non-refundable deposit may be required.

6.5  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 Contracter, which may be: 

(a) on completion of the Works;

(b) by way of progress payments in accordance with the Contracter’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 Worksite but not yet installed;

(c) for certain approved Clients, 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 Contracter.

6.6 Payment of the Price shall be subject to retention by the Client of an amount (hereafter called the “Retention Money”), being a set amount or equal to a percentage of the Price. The Retention Money must be held on trust by the Client, as trustee, for the benefit of the Contracter and the Client shall hold the Retention Money for the agreed period following completion of the Works during which time all Works are to be completed and/or all defects are to be remedied. Any Retention Money applicable to this Contract is to be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Constructions Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 and as such no Retention Money shall be used other than to remedy defects in the performance of the Contracter’s obligations under the Contract.

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

6.8 The Contracter may in its discretion allocate any payment received from the Client towards any invoice that the Contracter determines and may do so at the time of receipt or at any time afterwards. On any default by the Client the Contracter may re-allocate any payments previously received and allocated. In the absence of any payment allocation by the Contracter, payment will be deemed to be allocated in such manner as preserves the maximum value of the Contracter’s Purchase Money Security Interest (as defined in the PPSA) in the Materials.

6.9  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 Contracter nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute, unless the request for payment by the Contracter is a claim made under the Construction Contracts Act 2002. Nothing in this clause 6.9 prevents the Client from the ability to dispute any invoice. 

6.10 Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price, the Client must pay to the Contracter an amount equal to any GST the Contracter must pay for any supply by the Contracter under this or any other agreement for the sale of the Materials. 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.

7. Dimensions, Plans and Specifications

7.1 All customary building tolerances shall apply to the dimensions and measurements of the Materials and Works unless the Contractor and the Client agree otherwise in writing.

7.2 In the event the Client gives information relating to the Materials or Works (including plans, specifications, CAD drawings, measurements, quantities, and other information provided by the Client):

(a) that it is the Client’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of the information before the Client or the Contractor places an order based on the information. The Contractor accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from the Client’s failure to comply with this clause; and

(b) the Contractor shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of such information. 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 therefrom, including any variation to the Works or Materials required due to inaccurate plans provided by the Client, such additional Works and Materials shall be charged in accordance with clause 6.2.

8. Provision of the Works

8.1 Subject to clause 8.2 it is the Contracter’s responsibility to ensure that the Works start as soon as it is reasonably possible.

8.2  The Works’ commencement date will be put back and the completion date extended by whatever time is reasonable in the event that the Contracter claims an extension of time (by giving the Client written notice) where completion is delayed by an event beyond the Contracter’s control, including but not limited to any failure by the Client to: 

(a) make a selection; or

(b) have the Worksite ready for the Works; or

(c) notify the Contracter that the Worksite is ready.

8.3 The Contracter may deliver the Works by separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.

8.4 The Client shall take delivery of the Materials tendered notwithstanding that the quantity so delivered shall be either greater or less than the quantity purchased provided that;

(a) such discrepancy in quantity shall not exceed 5%, and

(b) the Price shall be adjusted pro rata to the discrepancy  or to the value that has been delivered .

8.5 Any time specified by the Contracter for delivery of the Works is an estimate only and the Contracter will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Client as a result of delivery being late. However, both parties agree that they shall make every endeavour to enable the Works to be supplied at the time and place as was arranged between both parties. In the event that the Contracter is unable to supply the Works as agreed solely due to any action or inaction of the Client, then the Contracter shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for re-supplying the Works at a later time and date, and/or for storage of the Materials.

9. Extension of Contract Period

9.1 The Contractor shall as per clause 8.2 above be entitled to claim an extension to the term of the Contract in the event of delays resulting from any matter whatsoever which is not entirely under the control of the Contractor. These matters shall include, but are not limited to, delays caused by:

(a) response(s) to information request(s) made by the Contractor to the Client not being available when required;

(b) approval authorities’ response times for requests for preliminary decisions/information;

(c) information from consultants, councils or referral agencies not being available when required;

(d) changes to the design brief being requested by the Client;

(e) time taken by the approval authority for the granting of required approvals; and

(f) any other variation to the Contract.

10. Risk

10.1  If the Contracter retains ownership of the Materials under clause 16 then :

(a) where the Contracter is supplying Materials only, all risk for the Materials shall immediately pass to the Client on delivery and the Client must insure the Materials on or before delivery. The cost of delivery is either included in the Price or is in addition to the Price as agreed between the parties. Delivery of the Materials shall be deemed to have taken place immediately at the time that either:

(i) the Client or the Client’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Materials at the Contracter’s address; or

(ii) the Materials are delivered by the Contracter or the Contracter’s nominated carrier to the Client’s nominated delivery address (even if the Client is not present at the address).

(b) unless otherwise agreed, where the Contracter is to both supply and install Materials then the Contracter 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.

10.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of clause 10.1 if the Client specifically requests the Contracter to leave Materials outside the Contracter’s premises for collection or to deliver the Materials to an unattended location then such Materials shall always be left at sole risk of the Client and it shall be the Client’s responsibility to ensure the Materials are insured adequately or at all. In the event that such Materials are lost, damaged or destroyed then replacement of the Materials shall be at the Client’s expense.

10.3 The Client warrants that any structures to which the Materials are to be affixed are able to withstand the installation thereof and that any 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 latent, unfavourable soil conditions such as liquefaction residue or risk) 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 clause 8.2 until the Contractor is satisfied that it is safe for the installation to proceed.

10.4 Detailed drawings of any services that will be embedded in the concrete are to be provided to the Contractor prior to commencement of any Works. Whilst all due care will be taken no liability will be accepted by the Contractor for damage to the Works or any other element embedded in the concrete.

10.5 The Client acknowledges that:

(a)  the curing time for concrete can be affected by elements such as temperature or the weather as such the Contractor offers no guarantee as to the length of time the curing process will take;  

(b) the Contractor offers no guarantee against cracking of concrete; and

(c) the Contractor shall act in accordance with the Client’s instructions and therefore the Contractor shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from following the Client’s instructions.

10.6 The Contractor shall not be held responsible for any damage to the Materials caused by outside parties. Where the Client requests the Contractor to repair such damage then the Contractor reserves the right to charge the Client for any costs incurred in rectifying such damage.

10.7 The Client acknowledges and accepts that:

(a) variations of colour and texture are inherent in concrete. The Contractor shall not be liable for any loss, damages or costs howsoever arising resulting from any variation of the colour or texture between different batches of product;

(b) concrete is a porous material and as a consequence the Contractor cannot be held responsible for holes and pinholes, however numerous, that appear on the surface after completion of the Works; and

(c) Materials supplied may

(i) exhibit variations in shade, texture, markings and may contain natural fissures, occlusions, lines, indentations and may fade or change colour over time;

(ii) expand, contract or distort as a result of exposure to heat, cold, weather;

(iii) mark or stain if exposed to certain substances; and

(iv) be damaged or disfigured by impact or scratching.

10.8 In the event that during the course of the Works the Contractor discovers any fossils, artefacts or any other remains of geological or archaeological interest are discovered the Contractor reserves the right to halt all Works, remove any of their equipment from the Worksite and immediately notify the Client. Unless subject to clause 29.9, the Client accepts and agrees that all additional costs that may be incurred by the Contractor as a result of any such delays (including, but not limited to, in the event the Contractor is unable to remove their equipment from the Worksite, etc.) shall be borne by the Client and shall be treated as a variation in accordance with clause 6.2.

10.9 The Client acknowledges and agrees that the presence of plant/tree root growth and/or blockages generally indicates damaged pipes. Accordingly, the Client agrees that these pipes cannot be fixed by simply removing plant/tree root growth or cleaning the drain, therefore no warranty is provided against this situation arising again in the future and in respect of any work carried out in relation hereto.

10.10 In the event that the Client requests the Contractor to use drain/pipe unblocking equipment, and the Contractor does not recommend the use of such equipment due to the risk of the equipment becoming lodged or stuck, the Contractor may require the Client or their agent to authorise commencement of the Works in writing. If the drain/pipe unblocking equipment subsequently becomes lodged or stuck, the Client shall be responsible for the cost of repair, replacement and/or retrieval of said equipment.

10.11 The Client accepts and acknowledges that the Contractor accepts no liability for any subsequent loss or damage (including, but not limited to, reinstatement Works) to the Client’s existing structures which may occur during the provision of the Works where such loss or damage is due to pre-existing faults.

11. Client’s Responsibilities

11.1 The Client agrees to remove any 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 Client’s failure to comply with this clause.

11.2  It shall be the Client’s responsibility (where applicable) to ensure that, prior to commencement of the Works by the Contractor: 

(a) all gas and electricity are cancelled and disconnected (from the main supply at the street);

(b) a safety fence is erected around the perimeter of the Worksite to ensure public safety;

(c)  investigate local laws in relation to the pruning and/or removal of trees. Temporary fences may need to be erected around the circumference of the tree, and if so, the Client shall arrange the erection in conjunction with the Contractor; and 

(d) the Client shall supply temporary lighting, telecommunications, compressed air, lighting, toilet, waste disposal amenities, eating and first aid facilities if required.

11.3 Notwithstanding clause 11.2(c) the Client acknowledges and agrees to advise the Contractor prior to commencement of any Works where the removal of any trees may be subject to a protection order and/or on a heritage list and warrants to ensure that the Contractor’s Works will comply with the relevant restrictions, legislation and/or by-laws. The Contractor shall not be liable for any loss, expense or damage suffered by the Client in relation to the Works were resulting from the Client’s non-compliance with this clause.

11.4 Where the Contractor requires that Materials (including, but limited to, timber, scaffolding, machinery, and cladding) and tools required for the Works be stored at the Worksite, the Client shall supply the Contractor a safe area for storage and shall take all reasonable efforts to protect all items from possible destruction, theft or damage. In the event that any of the stored items are destroyed, stolen or damaged, then the cost of repair or replacement shall be the Client’s responsibility.

12. Worksite Access and Condition

12.1  The Client shall ensure that: 

(a)  the Contractor has clear and free access to the Worksite at all times to enable them to undertake the Works (including carrying out Worksite inspections, gain signatures for required documents, and for the delivery and installation of the Materials). The Contractor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Worksite (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and concreted or paved or grassed areas) unless due to the negligence of the Contractor;

(b) access is suitable to accept the weight of laden trucks, or other heavy equipment as may be deemed necessary by the Contractor. The Client agrees to indemnify the Contractor against all costs incurred by the Contractor in recovering such vehicles in the event they become bogged or otherwise immovable;

(c) the Client shall contact adjoining neighbours and gain their permission to remove any walls or fences on boundaries and unless otherwise agreed, it shall be the Client’s responsibility to organise either temporary fencing and/or security guards to secure the Worksite during the performance of the Works by the Contractor and shall be liable for all costs associated in taking all reasonable precautions to protect against destruction or damage by way of vandalism or theft. Failure to comply with this clause 12.1(c) in the event that the Worksite is destroyed or damaged due to vandalism then the cost of repair or replacement shall be borne by the Client; and

(d) all necessary supports, approvals to public land, road use and other regulatory approvals are received prior to the Contractor commencing any Works.

12.2 The Client agrees to be present at the Worksite when and as reasonably requested by the Contractor and its employees, contractors and/or agents. If the Works are delayed or interrupted by the failure of the Client to adhere to the schedule agreed to between the Contractor and the Client, any additional costs will be invoiced to the Client as per clause 6.2.

12.3 Worksite Inductions

(a) in the event the Client requires an employee or sub-contractor of the Contracter to undertake a Worksite induction during working hours, the Client will be liable to pay the hourly charges for that period. If any induction needs to be undertaken prior to the commencement date then the Client shall be liable to pay the Contracter’s standard (and/or overtime, if applicable) hourly labour rate; or

(b) where the Contracter is in control of the Worksite, the Client and/or the Client’s third-party contractors must initially carry out the Contracter’s Health & Safety induction course before access to the Worksite will be granted. Inspection of the Worksite during the course of the Works will be by appointment only and unless otherwise agreed, in such an event the Client and/or third party acting on behalf of the Client must at all times be accompanied by the Contracter.

13. Underground Locations

13.1  Prior to the Contracter commencing any work the Client must advise the Contracter of the precise location of all underground services on the Worksite 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 the Worksite. 

13.2 Whilst the Contracter will take all care to avoid damage to any underground services the Client agrees to indemnify the Contracter 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 13.1.

14. Compliance with Laws

14.1  The Client and the Contracter 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 health and safety laws relating or any other relevant safety standards or legislation pertaining to the Works. 

14.2 Both parties acknowledge and agree:

(a) to comply with the Building  Act 2004 (including any subsequent Amendments)  and Code of Ethics, in respect of all workmanship and building products to be supplied during the course of the Works; and

(b) that Works will be provided in accordance with any current relevant Australian/New Zealand Standards applicable.

14.3 Where the Client has supplied products for the Contracter to complete the Works, the Client acknowledges that it accepts responsibility for the suitability of purpose and use for their products and the Intended Use and any faults inherent in those products. However, if in the Contracter’s opinion, it is believed that the materials supplied are Non-Conforming products and will not conform with New Zealand regulations, then the Contracter shall be entitled, without prejudice, to halt the Works until the appropriate conforming products are sourced and all costs associated with such a change to the plans and design will be invoiced in accordance with clause 6.2.

14.4 The Client shall obtain (at the expense of the Client) all licenses, engineering reports, certificates, permits, and approvals that may be required for the Works.

14.5 Notwithstanding clause 14.1 and pursuant to the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 (the “HSW Act”), the Contracter agrees at all times to comply with sections 28 and 34 of the “HSW Act” with meeting their obligations for health and safety laws in the workplace regardless of whether they may be the party in control of the Worksite or where they may be acting as a sub-contractor for the Client who has engaged a third party head contractor.

14.6 The Client shall advise the Contractor of the precise location of all known risks present at the Worksite, and where applicable, induct the Contractor’s workers (including any sub-contractors as required), on:

(a) any WorkSafe management system;

(b) Worksite safety expectations;

(c) emergency provisions;

(d) risks and their control measures; and

(e) incident reporting expectations.

15. Insurance

15.1 The Contractor shall have public liability insurance of at least five million dollars ($5m). It is the Client’s responsibility to ensure that they are similarly insured.

16. Title  

16.1  The Contracter and the Client agree that ownership of the Materials shall not pass until: 

(a) the Client has paid the Contracter all amounts owing to the Contracter; and

(b) the Client has met all of its other obligations to the Contracter.

16.2 Receipt by the Contracter 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.

16.3 It is further agreed that:

(a) until ownership of the Materials passes to the Client in accordance with clause 16.1 that the Client is only a bailee of the Materials and unless the Materials have become fixtures must return the Materials to the Contracter on request;

(b) the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Materials on trust for the Contracter and must pay to the Contracter the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Materials being lost, damaged or destroyed;

(c) the production of these terms and conditions by the Contracter shall be sufficient evidence of the Contracter’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds direct from the insurer without the need for any person dealing with the Contracter to make further enquiries;

(d) the Client must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Materials other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Client sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Materials then the Client must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for the Contracter and must pay or deliver the proceeds to the Contracter on demand;

(e) the Client should not convert or process the Materials or intermix them with other goods but if the Client does so then the Client holds the resulting product on trust for the benefit of the Contracter and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to the Contracter as it so directs;

(f) unless the Materials have become fixtures the Client irrevocably authorises the Contracter to enter any premises where the Contracter believes the Materials are kept and recover possession of the Materials;

(g) the Contracter may recover possession of any Materials in transit whether or not delivery has occurred;

(h) 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 Contracter; and

(i) the Contracter may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Materials sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Materials has not passed to the Client.

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

17.1  Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Client acknowledges and agrees that: 

(a) these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA; and

(b) a security interest is taken in all Materials that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by the Contracter to the Client and the proceeds from such Materials as listed by the Contracter to the Client in invoices rendered from time to time.

17.2 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 Contracter 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 Contracter for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register or releasing any Materials charged thereby;

(c) not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Materials or the proceeds of such Materials in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of the Contracter; and

(d) immediately advise the Contracter of any material change in its business practices of selling Materials which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.

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

17.4 The Client shall unconditionally ratify any actions taken by the Contracter under clauses 17.1 to 17.3.

17.5 Subject to any express provisions to the contrary (including those contained in this clause 17), nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.

18. Security and Charge 

18.1 In consideration of the Contracter agreeing to supply 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, and the Client grants a security interest in all of its present and after-acquired property, 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). The terms of the charge and security interest are the terms of Memorandum 2018/4344 registered pursuant to s.209 of the Land Transfer Act 2017.

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

18.3 The Client irrevocably appoints the Contracter and each director of the Contracter as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 18 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.

19. Defects and Returns in Materials

19.1  The Client shall inspect the Materials on delivery and shall within seven (7) days of delivery (time being of the essence) notify the Contracter of any alleged defect, shortage in quantity, damage or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client shall afford the Contracter an opportunity to inspect the Materials within a reasonable time following delivery if the Client believes the Materials are defective in any way. If the Client shall fail to comply with these provisions the Materials shall be presumed to be free from any defect or damage. For defective Materials, which the Contracter has agreed in writing that the Client is entitled to reject, the Contracter’s liability is limited to either (at the Contracter’s discretion) replacing the Materials or repairing the Materials. 

19.2 Returns will only be accepted provided that:

(a) the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 19.1; and

(b)  the Contracter has agreed in writing to accept the return of the Materials; and 

(c)  the Materials are returned at the Client’s cost within seven (7) days of the delivery date; and 

(d) the Contracter will not be liable for Materials which have not been stored or used in a proper manner; and

(e) the Materials are returned in the condition in which they were delivered and with all packaging material, brochures and instruction material in as new condition as is reasonably possible in the circumstances.

19.3 If the Contracter accepts that the Client is entitled to reject the Materials following their return pursuant to clause 19.2(b) the Contracter will reimburse the Client’s actual and reasonable costs of return delivery.

19.4 Returned Materials may (at the Contracter’s sole discretion), incur restocking and handling fees.

19.5 Subject to clause 19.1, non-stocklist items or Materials made to the Client’s specifications are under no circumstances acceptable for credit or return.

20. Warranties

20.1 For Materials not manufactured by the Contracter, the warranty shall be the current warranty provided by the manufacturer of the Materials. The Contracter 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.

21. Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986

21.1 If the Client is acquiring Materials for the purposes of a trade or business, the Client acknowledges that the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“CGA”) do not apply to the supply of Materials by the Contracter to the Client.

21.2 The Contracter agrees to abide by the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1986 (“FTA”).

22. Intellectual Property

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

22.2 The Client warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to the Contracter will not cause the Contracter to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Client’s order and the Client agrees to indemnify the Contracter against any action taken by a third party against the Contracter in respect of any such infringement.

22.3 The Client agrees that the Contracter may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings, plans or products which the Contracter has created for the Client.

23. Default and Consequences of Default 

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

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

23.3 Further to any other rights or remedies the Contracter may have under this Contract, if a Client has made payment to the Contracter, and the transaction is subsequently reversed, the Client shall be liable for the amount of the reversed transaction, in addition to any further costs incurred by the Contracter under this clause 23, where it can be proven that such reversal is found to be illegal, fraudulent or in contravention to the Client’s obligations under this Contract.

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

(a) any money payable to the Contracter becomes overdue, or in the Contracter’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 Contracter;

(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.

24. Cancellation 

24.1  Without prejudice to any other remedies the parties may have, if at any time either party is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions the other party may suspend or terminate the supply or purchase of Materials or Works to the other party. Neither party will be liable for any loss or damage the other party suffers because one of the parties has exercised its rights under this clause. 

24.2 If the Contracter, due to reasons beyond the Contracter’s reasonable control, is unable to the deliver any Materials or Works to the Client, the Contracter may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Materials or Works at any time before the Materials or Works are delivered by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice the Contracter shall repay to the Client any money paid by the Client for the Materials or Works. The Contracter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.

24.3 The Client may cancel delivery of the Materials and/or Works by written notice served within seventy-two (72) hours of placement of the order. Failure by the Client to otherwise accept delivery of the Materials and/or Works shall place the Client in breach of this Contract.

24.4 Cancellation of orders for products 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.

25. Privacy Policy

25.1   All emails, documents, images or other recorded information held or used by the Contracter is “Personal Information” as defined and referred to in clause 25.3 and therefore considered confidential. The Contracter acknowledges its obligation in relation to the handling, use, disclosure and processing of Personal Information pursuant to the Privacy Act 2020 (“the Act”) including Part II of the OECD Guidelines and as set out in the Act. The Contracter acknowledges that in the event it becomes aware of any data breaches and/or disclosure of the Client’s Personal Information, held by the Contracter that may result in serious harm to the Client, the Contracter will notify the Client in accordance with the Act. Any release of such Personal Information must be in accordance with the Act and must be approved by the Client by written consent, unless subject to an operation of law. 

25.2 Notwithstanding clause 25.1, privacy limitations will extend to the Contracter in respect of Cookies where the Client utilises the Contracter’s website to make enquiries. The Contracter agrees to display reference to such Cookies and/or similar tracking technologies, such as pixels and web beacons (if applicable), such technology allows the collection of Personal Information such as the Client’s:

(a) IP address, browser, email client type and other similar details;

(b) tracking website usage and traffic; and

(c) reports are available to the Contracter when the Contracter sends an email to the Client, so the Contracter may collect and review that information (“collectively Personal Information”).

If the Client consents to the Contracter’s use of Cookies on the Contracter’s website and later wishes to withdraw that consent, the Client may manage and control the Contracter’s privacy controls via the Client’s web browser, including removing Cookies by deleting them from the browser history when exiting the site.

25.3  The Client authorises the Contracter or the Contracter’s agent to:  

(a) access, collect, retain and use any information about the Client;

(i) (including, name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history or 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 Contracter from the Client directly or obtained by the Contracter 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.

25.4 Where the Client is an individual the authorities under clause 25.3 are authorities or consents for the purposes of the Privacy Act 2020.

25.5 The Client shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from the Contracter, a copy of the Personal Information about the Client retained by the Contracter and the right to request that the Contracter correct any incorrect Personal Information.

25.6 The Contracter will destroy Personal Information upon the Client’s request (by e-mail) or if it is no longer required unless it is required in order to fulfil the obligations of this Contract or is required to be maintained and/or stored in accordance with the law.

25.7 The Client can make a privacy complaint by contacting the Contracter via e-mail. The Contracter will respond to that complaint within seven (7) days of receipt and will take all reasonable steps to make a decision as to the complaint within twenty (20) days of receipt of the complaint. In the event that the Client is not satisfied with the resolution provided, the Client can make a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner at http://www.privacy.org.nz.

26. Suspension of Works

26.1 Where the Contract is subject to section 24A of the  Construction Contracts Act 2002 , the Client hereby expressly acknowledges that:

(a) the Contracter 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 in accordance with clause 6.5 and/or any subsequent amendments or new legislation 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 Contracter by a particular date; and

(iv) the Contracter 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 Contracter 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 Contracter 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 Contracter under the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017; 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 Contracter suspending work under this provision;

(d) due to any act or omission by the Client, the Client effectively precludes the Contracter from continuing the Works or performing or complying with the Contracter’s obligations under this Contract, then without prejudice to the Contracter’s other rights and remedies, the Contracter may suspend the Works immediately after serving on the Client a written notice specifying the payment default or the act, omission or default upon which the suspension of the Works is based. All costs and expenses incurred by the Contracter as a result of such suspension and recommencement shall be payable by the Client as if they were a variation.

26.2 If pursuant to any right conferred by this Contract, the Contracter suspends the Works and the default that led to that suspension continues un-remedied subject to clause 24.1 for at least ten (10) working days, the Contracter shall be entitled to terminate the Contract, in accordance with clause 24.

27. Service of Notices

27.1  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;

(c) by sending it by registered post to the address of the other party as stated in this Contract;

(d) if sent by facsimile transmission to the fax number of the other party as stated in this Contract (if any), on receipt of confirmation of the transmission;

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

27.2 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.

28. Trusts

28.1 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 or as an agent for a trust (“Trust”) then whether or not the Contracter may have notice of the Trust, the Client covenants with the Contracter as follows:

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

(b) the Client has full and complete power and authority under the Trust or from the Trustees of the Trust as the case maybe 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, the trustees and 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 during the term of the Contract without consent in writing of the Contracter (the Contracter 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 fund or trust property.

29. General

29.1 Any dispute or difference arising as to the interpretation of these terms and conditions or as to any matter arising hereunder, shall be submitted to, and settled by, either adjudication in accordance with section 26 of the Construction Contracts Act 2002 and/or by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996 or its replacement(s).

29.2 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.

29.3 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 courts of Dunedin, New Zealand.

29.4 Subject to the CGA, the liability of the Contracter and the Client under this Contract shall be limited to the Price.

29.5 The Contracter may licence and/or assign all or any part of its rights and/or obligations under this Contract without the Client’s consent provided the assignment does not cause detriment to the Client.

29.6 The Client cannot licence or assign without the written approval of the Contracter.

29.7 The Contracter 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 Contracter’s sub-contractors without the authority of the Contracter.

29.8 The Client agrees that the Contracter may amend their general terms and conditions for subsequent future Contracts with the Client by disclosing such to 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 Contracter to provide Works to the Client.

29.9  Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm, national or global pandemics and/or the implementation of regulation, directions, rules or measures being enforced by Governments or embargo, including but not limited to, any Government imposed border lockdowns (including, worldwide destination ports), etc, (“Force Majeure”) or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party. This clause does not apply to a failure by the Client to make any payment due to the Contracter, following cessation of a Force Majeure. 

29.10 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.