1. Definitions
- Agreement: The contract for services between Route 1 Fulfilment Ltd and the Client.
- Brexit: The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
- Business Day: Any weekday excluding public holidays in England.
- Company: Route 1 Fulfilment Limited.
- Conditions: These terms and conditions.
- Confidential Information: Client’s customer details, product specs, and other confidential info.
- Client: The person, firm, or company purchasing services from the Company.
- Goods: Goods and materials subject to the services.
- Handling Charges: Amount charged to the Client for Route 1 Fulfilment’s services.
- Insolvency Event: Events indicating the Client’s financial instability.
- Services: Storage, warehousing, order processing, picking, packing, and dispatch services provided by Route 1 Fulfilment.
- Service Levels: Agreed-upon service levels between both parties.
- VAT: Value-added tax.
2. Application of Conditions
- These conditions apply to and are part of the Agreement, prevailing over any inconsistent terms.
3. Route 1 Fulfilment’s Obligations
- Route 1 Fulfilment will provide services with reasonable care, skill, and in line with agreed service levels.
- Personnel providing services will be qualified and available during specified hours.
- Access to Route 1 Fulfilment’s premises for inspection and stock count will be allowed.
- Proper quality control measures will be maintained.
- Subcontractors or agents may be used at Route 1 Fulfilment’s discretion.
4. Client’s Obligations
- The Client will cooperate with Route 1 Fulfilment.
- No hazardous goods will be delivered; the Client indemnifies Route 1 Fulfilment for any related losses.
- Indemnification for costs arising from the Client’s actions or Goods is the Client’s responsibility.
- The Client is responsible for additional costs related to shipping Goods outside the UK.
5. Charges and Payment
- The Client agrees to pay Handling Charges; invoices will be issued according to specified terms.
- Failure to pay may result in interest charges or suspension of services.
- Time for payment is crucial.
- Route 1 Fulfilment may set off liabilities.
6. Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Route 1 Fulfilment treats disclosed information confidentially.
- The Client complies with Data Protection legislation, and Route 1 Fulfilment processes personal data as instructed.
- Route 1 Fulfilment implements measures to protect personal data.
7. Limitation of Liability
- Route 1 Fulfilment’s liability is limited; certain liabilities are excluded.
- Liability for death, personal injury, or fraud is not excluded.
8. Insurance
- Goods are stored at the Client’s risk.
- The Client may arrange insurance; Route 1 Fulfilment can arrange it at the Client’s cost.
- Route 1 Fulfilment isn’t liable if the full value of Goods can’t be recovered.
9. Termination
- The Agreement has a minimum period and may be extended.
- Termination conditions include non-payment, material breach, or an Insolvency Event.
- Either party can give notice for termination, subject to a notice period.
- On termination, outstanding payments are due, and Goods must be removed.
10. Force Majeure
- Route 1 Fulfilment isn’t liable if prevented from performing due to events beyond its control.
11. General
- No variations are valid unless in writing and signed.
- Waivers are effective in writing.
- Invalid provisions don’t affect the rest of the Agreement.
- The Agreement is governed by English law, and disputes are subject to English courts.