Terms (Consumer)
Consumer Terms and Conditions
As a user of this website, you acknowledge that any use of this website including any transactions you make is subject to the terms and conditions below. We advise you to read through these terms and conditions carefully before using this website. We would also refer you to our Privacy Statement which relates to your personal information.
1. General
1.1 If you are not a consumer, please Click Here for details of our Terms for Business Users only.
1.2 Certain website services will require registration and subsequent access to those services will be subject to an approved login name and password ("Password Details"). Information that you provide on this website must be accurate and complete. All Passwords Details are accepted and may be withdrawn at our sole discretion and are exclusive to you and non-transferable and must be treated as strictly confidential at all times. In the event that you have any concerns regarding your Password Details or become aware of any misuse then you must inform us immediately (see Contact Us for more information and full contact details).
2. Order process
2.1 All orders that you place on this website will be subject to your acceptance in accordance with these terms and conditions.
2.2 Once you have submitted your order details on this website, we will send to you an order acknowledgement email detailing the products you have ordered complete with an Order ID reference.. Please note that this email does not constitute being an order acceptance from EPC Buyer, but is simply confirmation that your order details have been received prior to processing.
2.3 Acceptance of your order and the completion of the contract between yourself and EPC Buyer will take place on the dispatch to your products detailed on your order, unless we have notified you that we do not accept your order or you have cancelled it (please click here for details of how to Return an order).
2.4 In accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations 2000, monies paid on cancelled orders shall be refunded within 30 days of the date at which the cancellation notice is given, and shall be re-paid to the payment method ie. Credit Card credit or cheque payment credit.
3. Delivery
3.1 This website is only for delivery of products to customers in mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. All goods must be signed for by an adult aged 18 years or over upon delivery.
3.2 Delivery charges and estimated timescales are specified at the time an order is placed. We will make every effort to deliver goods within the estimated timescales, however delays are occasionally inevitable due to unforeseen factors, therefore EPC Buyer shall be under no liability for any delay or failure to deliver the products within estimated timescales.
3.3 Risk of loss and damage of products passes to you on the date when the products are delivered and signed for, or upon the date of first attempted delivery by us.
3.4 Any damage to goods in transit, or shortages, must be notified to the company within 24 hours of receipt in writing by email or fax. Where applicable, all packaging must be held for inspection at a later date.
4. Payment
4.1 Once your details have been verified and processed by our Secure Payment Server, the payment will automatically be taken from your card. Goods are subject to availability. In the event that we are unable to supply the goods, we will inform you of this as soon as possible. If you have already paid for the goods, and stock is not available, an alternative suitable product will be offered or a refund will be given.
4.2 Whilst we try and ensure that all prices on our website are accurate, errors may sometimes occur. If we discover an error in the price of goods you have ordered, we will inform you as soon as possible and give you the option of reconfirming your order at the correct price or cancelling it. If we are unable to contact you, we will treat the order as cancelled. If you cancel and you have already paid for the goods, you will receive a full refund.
4.3 Payment can be made by major Credit Card, Debit Card or by personal cheque. For information about secure on-line ordering, please refer to our Privacy Statement.
4.4 Title to any products you order on this website shall pass to you upon delivery of the products provided that we have processed and received payment in full for the products.
4.5 All prices include VAT (where applicable) at the applicable current rates, but exclude delivery charges, unless expressly otherwise stated, please refer to Payment & Delivery.
5. Goods Returns
5.1 In the unlikely event that you receive faulty or damaged goods, please refer to our Returns section.
5.2 Occasionally the product specifications from the manufacturer may change, in which case we will do our best to offer you a substitute item of the same or improved quality at the same price. If you are not happy with the replacement offered, you may cancel your order in accordance with your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations (Please refer to Returns)
5.3 All sizes and measurements are approximate are provided by the product manufacturer and are as accurate as possible.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 You acknowledge and agree that all copyright, trademarks and all other intellectual property rights in all materials and/or content made available as part of your use of this website shall remain at all times vested in EPCBuyer or our suppliers. You are permitted to use this material only if expressly authorised by the applicable parties.
6.2 You acknowledge and agree that the material and content contained within this website is made available for your personal non-commercial use only, and that you may only download such material and content for the purpose of using this website. You further acknowledge that any other use of the material and content of this website is strictly prohibited and you agree not to (and agree not to assist or facilitate any third party to) copy, reproduce, transmit, publish, display, distribute, commercially exploit or create derivative works of such material and content.
7. Liability and Indemnity
7.1 Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability which may not otherwise be limited or excluded under applicable law.
7.2 Subject to Section 7.1 above, EPCBuyer will use reasonable endeavors to verify the accuracy of any information on the site but makes no representation or warranty of any kind (express or implied statutory or otherwise) regarding the contents or availability of the site or that it will be error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or represents the full functionality, accuracy, reliability of the website. EPC Buyer will not be responsible or liable to you for any loss of content or material uploaded or transmitted through this website and we accepts no liability of any kind for any loss or damage from action taken or taken in reliance on material or information contained on the site.
7.3 Subject to Section 7.1 above, other than as expressly provided in these terms and conditions, with respect to specific products and except for the exclusive remedies set out at Section 5 above, any indemnities, warranties, terms and conditions (whether express or implied) are hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.
7.4 Subject to Section 7.1 above, EPCBuyer will not be liable, in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), pre-contract or other representations (other than fraudulent on negligent misrepresentations) or otherwise out of or in connection with the terms and conditions for any: economic losses (including without limitation loss of revenues, data, profits, contracts, business or anticipated savings); or loss of goodwill or reputation; or special or indirect losses suffered or incurred by that party arising out of or in connection with the provisions of any matter under these terms and conditions.
7.5 Notwithstanding the above, subject to Section 7.1 EPC Buyer aggregate liability (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for loss or damage shall in any event be limited to a sum equal to the amount paid or payable by you for the product(s) in respect of one incident or series of incidents attributable to the same clause.
7.6 This clause 7 does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer, nor does it affect your contract cancellation rights.
7.7 We will take all reasonable precautions to keep the details of your order and payment secure, but, unless we are negligent, we cannot be held liable for any losses caused as a result of unauthorised access provided by you to such information.
8. Miscellaneous Provisions
8.1 The contract between EPC Buyer and yourself shall be governed by the laws of England and any dispute between us will be resolved exclusively in the courts of England. English is the only language offered for the conclusion of the contract.
8.2 We have selected our products on the basis that they will be used for domestic / consumer use only. If you intend to use them for business purposes, please make sure that you are covered by any appropriate insurance.
8.3 EPC Buyer shall be under no liability for any delay or failure to deliver products caused either directly or indirectly by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
8.4 To provide increased value to our customers, we may provide links to other websites or resources for you to access at your sole discretion. You acknowledge and agree that, as you have chosen to enter the linked website we are not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and do not review or endorse and are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for (i) the privacy practices of such websites (ii) the content of such websites, including (without limitation) any advertising, content, products, goods or other materials or services on or available from such websites or resources or (iii) the use of these websites or resources, nor for any damage, loss or offence caused or alleged to be caused by, or in connection with, the use of or reliance on any such aforementioned materials or services available on such external websites.
8.5 You may not assign or sub-contract any of your rights or obligations under these terms and conditions or any related order for products to any third party unless agreed upon in writing by EPC Buyer.
8.6 If any portion of these terms and conditions is found by any competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable either in whole or in part, the validity or enforceability of the other sections of these terms and conditions shall not be affected.
8.7 Delay or failure by EPC Buyer to exercise any powers, rights or remedies under these terms and conditions shall not operate as a waiver of them, nor will any single or partial exercise of any such powers, rights or remedies preclude any other or further exercise of them. Any waiver to be effective must be in writing and signed by an authorised representative of EPC Buyer.
8.8 These terms and conditions (including the documents or other sources referred to in these terms and conditions) supersede all prior representations understandings and agreements between yourself and EPC Buyer relating to the use of this website (including the ordering of products) and sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between yourself and EPC Buyer for your use of this website.
For details of the Distance Selling Regulations (SI2334/2000) which relate specifically to purchases made via the internet, click here
