PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. WE DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO YOUR RIGHTS OF RETURN AND CANCELLATION IN CLAUSE 7 AND THE LIMITS TO OUR LIABILITY IN CLAUSE 8.

1. Our Contract

1.1 These Terms and Conditions govern the supply of goods sold by Ringway Plumbing Supplies Ltd (No.4489504) of Unit 6, Ringway Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5QN (we and us) to the customer (you). Our VAT number is 795396563  .

1.2 All orders placed by you and purchases of goods from us (whether in-store, by telephone, via our website or by such other means as we may permit) are on the basis of these Terms and Conditions and are subject to acceptance by us : by providing the goods you have purchased to you at the trade counter, at which point a legally binding contract is constituted between you and us.

1.3 The processing of your payment and acknowledgment of your order (including sending you an email confirming your order is being processed) does not constitute legal acceptance of your order.

2. Ordering

2.1 On our website, you may place an order to purchase a product advertised for sale by following the onscreen prompts after clicking on the item you wish to purchase. You will have an opportunity to check and correct any input errors in your order up until the point at which you place your order by clicking the “Place order and pay” button on the checkout page.

2.2 All orders placed by you and purchases of goods by you from us, are subject to acceptance by us (as described in clause 1.2). We may choose not to accept your order or purchase for any reason and will not be liable to you or to anyone else in those circumstances.

2.3 Where we accept your order, we have a legal duty to supply goods that are in conformity with these Terms and Conditions.

3. Price & Payment

3.1 The price payable for the goods you order or purchase is as set out in store and on our website at the time you submit your order. All prices include the current applicable VAT rate unless otherwise stated.

3.2   We reserve the right to change the price of commodity goods, such as copper, at any time due to market conditions but we will confirm the prevailing price with you before accepting your order or purchase. We are not obliged to accept your order or purchase for such goods and may decline it or limit the order quantity.

3.3 Occasionally, an error may occur and goods may be either incorrectly priced or described in which case we will not be obliged to supply the goods at the incorrect price or in accordance with the incorrect description or at all. We reserve the right to correct any errors from time to time. We will (at our discretion) either cancel your order and refund the price you have paid or use reasonable endeavours to contact you and ask you whether you wish to continue with the order at the correct price or correct description. If we are unable to contact you or you do not wish to continue with the order at the correct price or correct description, we will cancel your order and refund the price you have paid.

3.4 We must receive payment for the whole of the price of the goods you order and purchase, before your order can be processed unless we have agreed otherwise in advance in writing.

3.5 For website orders, payment can be made by most major credit or debit cards, by completing the relevant details on the checkout page.

3.6 By using a credit/debit card to pay for your order or purchase, you confirm that the card being used is yours or that you are authorised to use it.

3.7 All credit/debit card holders are subject to validation checks and authorisation by the card issuer. If the issuer of the card refuses to authorise payment we will not accept your order or purchase, we will not be obliged to inform you of the reason for the refusal, and we will not be liable for the item not being provided to you. We are not responsible for the card issuer or bank charging the holder of the card as a result of our processing of your credit/debit card payment in accordance with your order or purchase.

3.8 We recommend that you do not communicate your payment card details and password to anyone, including us, by email. Subject to clause 8.5, we cannot be responsible for any losses you may incur in transmitting information to us by internet link or by email. Any such loss shall be entirely your responsibility.

3.9 If you are a trade customer, you may not withhold payment of any invoice or other amount due to us by reason of any right of set off or counterclaim, which you may have, or allege to have.

3.10 We shall be entitled at all times to set off any debt or claim which we may have against you against any sums due from us to you.

3.11 The format of our invoice and statements to you will solely be dictated by us.

4. Click & Collect / Call & Collect

General
4.1 The terms set out under this clause 4 apply in relation to “Click & Collect” or “Call & Collect” orders.

4.2 These services are available on all goods marked as available for “Store Collection” on our website.

Ordering
4.3 In accordance with clause 1.2, acceptance of your order and the formation of a contract between us will take place when we hand the purchased goods over to you at the trade counter.

4.4 If you need to cancel your order after you have submitted it, please call us on 01928 581110 .

Collection
4.5 Subject to clause 5, if your item is in stock at the trade counter, we will aim to ensure that it is available for collection from the trade counter in as little as 10 minutes (during store opening hours) after we receive your order and successfully process your payment.

4.6 Items are available for collection only during normal opening hours.

4.7 If you do not collect your order within 21 days then your order will be cancelled and the value of your order will be applied as a customer credit. Please call or visit us to arrange a refund.

5. Availability

5.1 All goods are subject to availability. While we endeavour to hold sufficient stock to meet all orders and purchases, if we have insufficient stock to supply the goods ordered and paid for by you, we will attempt to contact you using the details you have provided to us to ask you how you wish to proceed. We may, at our discretion, process any part of the order which is available. Where goods are out of stock, we will refund you the price paid for such goods as soon as possible and in any case within 14 days or, in the case of an account customer, we may, in our absolute discretion, as soon as possible raise a credit to offset the amount invoiced to you.

6. Manufacturer’s Warranties & Guarantees

6.1 Some of our goods are sold with a manufacturer’s warranty, guarantee or similar assurance (please see the relevant product description on our website for further details). Any complaint, query or claim under a manufacturer’s warranty, guarantee or similar assurance must be made direct to the manufacturer and we do not have any responsibility or liability under or in connection with any such warranty, guarantee or assurance.

6.2 Any manufacturer’s warranty, guarantee or similar assurance applies in addition to your legal rights if you are a consumer.

6.3 Some products may feature an extended manufacturer’s warranty. These need to be registered within the relevant timescales – see the product documentation for more information

7. Cancellation, Returns & Refunds

Cancellation
7.1 You may cancel your order and return the items purchased to us by giving us notice of cancellation within 14 days of the date of your collection from the trade counter .

7.2 You will lose your right to cancel after the expiry of the 14 day period referred to in clause 7.1 (this does not affect your rights if there is any problem with the goods).

7.3 To exercise your right to cancel, you may inform us of your decision to cancel by post, phone or email using the contact details set out below at clause 14. You may also cancel by informing us in store at the trade counter. If you are cancelling because of any problem with the goods, please notify us of the problem at the time of cancellation.

7.4 On cancellation for whatever reason, where you have received the goods you must return the goods to us (together with the original packaging) without undue delay and in any event within 14 days after the day of the cancellation, unless we agree that you may dispose of them, in which case please comply with the manufacturer’s instructions before disposing of hazardous goods. You must return goods with all components and also any promotional items received (including free gifts) or discounted additional products. For more information on the ways in which you can return the goods you have received, please see the Returns section of our website.

7.5 Following cancellation, subject to clause 7.7, we will refund you the price paid for the cancelled order (or part of the order cancelled). We will pay the refund within 14 days after the day:

7.5.1 you notified us to cancel your order, where you have not received the goods; or,

7.5.2 we receive the goods you returned to us, where you are in receipt of the goods; or

7.5.3 you provide us with a proof of return for the goods, where you have returned the goods but we have not yet received them.

7.6 We will refund you using the same means of payment as you used to pay for your order or purchase.

7.7 We reserve the right to make a deduction from the amount of the refund for loss in value of the goods returned where the goods show signs of unreasonable use; for these purposes, unreasonable use includes handling the goods beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods. We may withhold any refund until we have received the goods or you have supplied proof of return for the goods

7.8 Your right of cancellation does not apply to goods that are cut or mixed to your requirements, made to measure, made to order, made to your specifications. Your right of cancellation does not apply to goods which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons (such as water pumps, toilets and macerators), if you have opened the product packaging after collection. Boilers which have had the product box/packaging opened cannot be returned for refund or credit.

7.9 Without prejudice to your right to cancel orders generally under this clause 7, if you have notified us of a problem with the goods within 14days of collection, you have a right to reject the goods and receive a full refund, or alternatively we are happy to provide a replacement.

7.10 If an item develops a fault after 30 days following collection, we may offer a repair or replacement of the item, or offer a price reduction or refund. If the product is to be repaired, and the manufacturer has provided a helpline, repair service or warranty, we may ask you to make contact with the manufacturer direct or we can do this on your behalf. If there is no such service or warranty with the product, in most instances we will either offer a repair or where this is not possible we will replace the item with the same or an equivalent model.

Legal Rights as a Consumer

7.11 The provisions of this clause 7 do not affect your legal rights if you are a consumer.

8. Liability

8.1 If you purchase goods from us as a consumer (which means anyone who acts outside the course of their business, trade or profession), to the extent not prohibited by law, we accept no liability for any:

8.1.1 loss which is not foreseeable (loss is foreseeable if it was an obvious consequence of our breach or if it was contemplated by you and us at the time you and we entered into our contract);

8.1.2 loss which arises when we are not at fault or in breach of these Terms and Conditions; and

8.1.3 business loss (which includes loss of profits, loss of business, contracts, goodwill, business opportunity and other similar losses, as well as business interruption).

8.2 If you are a trade customer, we shall have no liability to compensate you (whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise), other than any refund we make under these Terms and Conditions or otherwise at our discretion.

8.3 Without prejudice to clause 8.2, if you are a trade customer, we shall not be liable to you (whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise) for any: (i) loss of profits, business, contracts, goodwill, business opportunity and other similar losses, or any business interruption; or (ii) indirect or consequential loss, neither will we be liable to you for any other loss which is not a foreseeable consequence of us being in breach of these Terms and Conditions or our legal duties.

8.4 If you are a trade customer, you acknowledge and agree that these Terms and Conditions constitute the entire and only agreement between us

8.5 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to affect your legal rights if you are a consumer, nor is it intended to exclude or limit our liability to you for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence or for any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded as a matter of applicable law.

8.6 Goods are intended for use in the UK only and we cannot confirm that the goods comply with any laws, regulations or other standards applicable outside the UK. All goods are sold in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and are subject to any qualifications, representations or instructions contained in the documentation associated with the goods.

8.7 If you are a trade customer and subject to clause 8.5, we will not be responsible to you or, in the event that you are undertaking work for another person, to any other person, for the use or installation of any goods by you. Accordingly, if you are a trade customer, you hereby agree to hold us harmless from and indemnify us against any liability associated with, any claim or allegation that we are responsible for any failings in the installation or use of goods that we supply.

9. Age Requirements for Specific Goods

9.1 Where you place an order for or otherwise purchase age-restricted goods such as solvents, knives and knife blades you confirm that you are over the age of 18. We reserve the right to cancel your order or purchase if we reasonably believe you do not meet the age restrictions for certain goods.

10. Termination

10.1 We may suspend further supply, or terminate our contract by notice in writing to you if you are in breach of an obligation hereunder or you become unable to pay your debts when they fall due or proceedings are or are reasonably likely to be commenced by or against you alleging bankruptcy or insolvency or an administrator, receiver or administrative receiver is appointed or is reasonably likely to be appointed over all or part of your undertaking and assets. Upon termination, any payments you owe to us (even if they are not yet due for payment) will be immediately due and payable and we shall be under no further obligation to supply goods to you.

11. Events Beyond Our Control

11.1 We shall have no liability to you for any failure or delay in supply or for any damage or defect to goods supplied hereunder or for any other liability, in each case that is caused by any event or circumstance beyond our reasonable control (including, without limitation, accidents, extreme weather conditions, fire, explosion, flood, storm, earthquake, natural disaster, failure of telecommunications networks, inability to use transport networks, mechanical failures, acts of God, terrorist attack, war, civil commotion, riots, strikes, lockouts and other industrial disputes, acts or restraints of Government, and imposition or restrictions of imports or exports).

12. Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

12.1 The WEEE regulations (January 2013) ensure that the amount of waste on certain electrical and electronic equipment is reduced, separated from household waste, collected separately and ultimately disposed of in a sound environmental manner (recycled and recovered). If you are a trade customer, you agree that the collection, recovery/treatment and disposal of non-household Electrical or Electronic Equipment purchased from us will be your responsibility. In the case of household waste, please take this waste to your nearest Designated Collection Facility (DCF) where special facilities exist for correct disposal.

13. General

13.1 If any provision of these Terms and Conditions (including any provision in which we exclude or limit our liability to you) is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions and the remainder of the provision in question shall not be affected. Our contract shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law.

13.2 All images are for illustration purposes only. Contents / accessories shown in images are not included unless stated in product description.

14. Contact Details

14.1 If you wish to make an order, cancel or discuss your order, or make a complaint with respect to your order, please contact us by post at Ringway Plumbing Supplies Ltd, Unit 6, Ringway Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5QN, by phone on 01928 581110, or by email at sales@plumb4it.co.uk. Calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes.

15. Privacy Policy

15.1 When you provide us with personal information (whether purchasing from us or registering with us or otherwise) by doing so you agree to our Privacy Policy in its entirety.

VAT: All prices include VAT at 20% (except where indicated) subject to change in taxation.