Bend-Tech Group – Terms & Conditions of Trade

  1. Definitions
    • “Bend-Tech” means Bendtech Group Pty Ltd T/A Bend-Tech Group, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of Bendtech Group Pty Ltd T/A Bend-Tech Group.
    • “Client” means the person/s or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Client requesting Bend-Tech to provide the Services as specified in any proposal, quotation, order, invoice or other documentation, and:
      • if there is more than one Client, is a reference to each Client jointly and severally; and
      • if the Client is a part of a Trust, shall be bound in their capacity as a trustee; and
      • includes the Client’s executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
    • “Goods” means all Goods or Services supplied by Bend-Tech to the Client at the Client’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Goods’ or ‘Services’ shall be interchangeable for the other).
    • “Price” means the Price payable (plus any GST where applicable) for the Goods as agreed between Bend-Tech and the Client in accordance with clause 5
    • “GST” means Goods and Services Tax as defined within the “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999” (Cth).
  1. Acceptance
    • The Client is taken to have exclusively accepted and is immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Client places an order for or accepts delivery of the Goods.
    • These terms and conditions may only be amended with the consent of both parties in writing, and shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other document or contract between the Client and Bend-Tech.
    • Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 10 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2011 or any other applicable provisions of that Act or any Regulations referred to in that Act.
  1. Errors and Omissions
    • The Client acknowledges and accepts that Bend-Tech shall, without prejudice, accept no liability in respect of any alleged or actual error(s) and/or omission(s):
      • resulting from an inadvertent mistake made by Bend-Tech in the formation and/or administration of this contract; and/or
      • contained in/omitted from any literature (hard copy and/or electronic) supplied by Bend-Tech in respect of the Services.
    • In the event such an error and/or omission occurs in accordance with clause 1, and is not attributable to the negligence and/or wilful misconduct of Bend-Tech; the Client shall not be entitled to treat this contract as repudiated nor render it invalid.

 

  1. Change in Control
    • The Client shall give Bend-Tech 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, or business practice). The Client shall be liable for any loss incurred by Bend-Tech as a result of the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.

 

  1. Price and Payment
    • At Bend-Tech’s sole discretion, the Price shall be either:
      • as indicated on any invoice provided by Bend-Tech to the Client; or
      • Bend-Tech’s quoted price (subject to clause 2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of thirty (30) days.
    • Bend-Tech reserves the right to change the Price if a variation to Bend-Tech’s quotation is requested. Any variation from the plan of scheduled Services or specifications (including, but not limited to, any variation as a result of additional Services required due to unforeseen circumstances such as poor weather conditions, limitations to accessing the worksite, availability of machinery, safety considerations, prerequisite work by any third party not being completed or as a result of any increase to Bend-Tech in the cost of materials and labour) will be charged for on the basis of Bend-Tech’s quotation and will be shown as variations on the invoice. The Client shall be required to respond to any variation submitted by Bend-Tech within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will entitle Bend-Tech 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.
    • At Bend-Tech’s sole discretion, a non-refundable deposit may be required.
    • Time for payment for the Goods being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Client on the date/s determined by Bend-Tech, which may be:
      • the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or
      • failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is thirty (30) days following the date of any invoice given to the Client by Bend-Tech.
    • Payment may be made by cash, cheque, bank cheque, electronic/on-line banking, credit card (a surcharge may apply per transaction), or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and Bend-Tech.
    • 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 Bend-Tech nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
    • Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price, the Client must pay to Bend-Tech an amount equal to any GST Bend-Tech must pay for any supply by Bend-Tech under this or any other contract for the sale of the Goods. 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.
  1. Delivery
    • Subject to clause 2 it is Bend-Tech’s responsibility to ensure that the Services start as soon as it is reasonably possible.
    • The Service’s commencement date will be put back and/or the completion date extended by whatever time is reasonable in the event that Bend-Tech claims an extension of time (by giving the Client written notice) where completion is delayed by an event beyond Bend-Tech’s control, including but not limited to any failure by the Client to:
      • make a selection; or
      • have the site ready for the Services; or
      • notify Bend-Tech that the site is ready.
    • At Bend-Tech’s sole discretion, the cost of delivery is either included in the Price or is in addition to the Price.
    • Bend-Tech may deliver the Goods in separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.
    • Any time specified by Bend-Tech for delivery of the Goods is an estimate only and Bend-Tech 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 Goods to be delivered at the time and place as was arranged between both parties. In the event that Bend-Tech is unable to supply the Goods as agreed solely due to any action or inaction of the Client, then Bend-Tech shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery and/or storage.
  1. Risk
    • If Bend-Tech retains ownership of the Goods under clause 9 then:
      • where Bend-Tech is supplying Goods only, all risk for the Goods shall immediately pass to the Client on delivery and the Client must insure the Goods on or before delivery. Delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to have taken place immediately at the time that the Client or the Client’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Materials at Bend-Tech’s address; or
      • where Bend-Tech is to both supply and install Goods then Bend-Tech shall maintain appropriate insurance cover until the Services are completed. Upon completion of the Services all risk for the Services shall immediately pass to the Client.
    • Notwithstanding the provisions of clause 1 if the Client specifically requests Bend-Tech to leave Goods outside Bend-Tech’s premises for collection or to deliver the Goods to an unattended location then such Goods shall always be left at sole risk of the Client and it shall be the Client’s responsibility to ensure the Goods are insured adequately or at all. In the event that such Goods are lost, damaged or destroyed then replacement of the Materials shall be at the Client’s expense.
    • Where the Client is to supply Bend-Tech with any design specifications (including, but not limited to CAD drawings) the Client shall be responsible for providing accurate data. Bend-Tech shall not be liable whatsoever for any errors in the Goods that are caused by incorrect or inaccurate data being supplied by the Client.
    • The Goods have been designed to withstand various wind conditions however there is a risk that the Goods will fail or the integrity of the retaining wall may be damaged, if mounted on or close to the retaining wall and exposed to high wind conditions. Bend-Tech does not warrant that the product is suitable for use in such conditions and specifically excludes any liability for claims arising from such use whether or not the wall has been built to engineering specifications, with council approval or self-installed.
    • Where Bend-Tech is required to install the Goods the Client warrants that the structure of the premises or equipment in or upon which these Goods are to be installed or erected is sound and will sustain the installation and work incidental thereto and Bend-Tech shall not be liable for any claims, demands, losses, damages, costs and expenses howsoever caused or arising should the premises or equipment be unable to accommodate the installation.
  1. Access
    • The Client shall ensure that Bend-Tech has clear and free access to the worksite at all times to enable them to undertake the Services. Bend-Tech shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the site unless due to the negligence of Bend-Tech.
  1. Title
    • Bend-Tech and the Client agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
      • the Client has paid Bend-Tech all amounts owing to Bend-Tech; and
      • the Client has met all of its other obligations to Bend-Tech.
    • Receipt by Bend-Tech 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.
    • It is further agreed that, until ownership of the Goods passes to the Client in accordance with clause 1:
      • the Client is only a bailee of the Goods and must return the Goods to Bend-Tech on request.
      • the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Goods on trust for Bend-Tech and must pay to Bend-Tech the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Goods being lost, damaged or destroyed.
      • the Client must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Goods other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Client sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Goods then the Client must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for Bend-Tech and must pay or deliver the proceeds to Bend-Tech on demand.
      • the Client should not convert or process the Goods 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 Bend-Tech and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to Bend-Tech as it so directs.
      • the Client irrevocably authorises Bend-Tech to enter any premises where Bend-Tech believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods.
      • Bend-Tech may recover possession of any Goods in transit whether or not delivery has occurred.
      • the Client shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Goods nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of Bend-Tech.
      • Bend-Tech may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Client.

 

  1. Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”)
    • In this clause financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPS
    • Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Client acknowledges and agrees that these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA and creates a security interest in all Goods and/or collateral (account) – being a monetary obligation of the Client to Bend-Tech for Services – that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by Bend-Tech to the Client.
    • The Client undertakes to:
      • promptly sign any further documents and/or provide any further information (such information to be complete, accurate and up-to-date in all respects) which Bend-Tech may reasonably require to;
        • register a financing statement or financing change statement in relation to a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register;
        • register any other document required to be registered by the PPSA; or
        • correct a defect in a statement referred to in clause 3(a)(i) or 10.3(a)(ii);
      • indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, Bend-Tech for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register established by the PPSA or releasing any Goods charged thereby;
      • not register a financing change statement in respect of a security interest without the prior written consent of Bend-Tech;
      • not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Goods and/or collateral (account) in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of Bend-Tech;
      • immediately advise Bend-Tech of any material change in its business practices of selling the Goods which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.
    • Bend-Tech and the Client agree that sections 96, 115 and 125 of the PPSA do not apply to the security agreement created by these terms and conditions.
    • The Client waives their rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.
    • The Client waives their rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.
    • Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Bend-Tech, the Client waives their right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.
    • The Client must unconditionally ratify any actions taken by Bend-Tech under clauses 3 to 10.5.
    • Subject to any express provisions to the contrary (including those contained in this clause 10), nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.

 

  1. Security and Charge
    • In consideration of Bend-Tech agreeing to supply the Goods, 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, 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 Client indemnifies Bend-Tech from and against all Bend-Tech’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising Bend-Tech’s rights under this clause.
    • The Client irrevocably appoints Bend-Tech and each director of Bend-Tech as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 11 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.

 

  • Defects, Warranties and Returns, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA)
    • The Client must inspect the Goods on delivery and must within seven (7) days of delivery notify Bend-Tech in writing of any evident defect/damage, shortage in quantity, or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client must notify any other alleged defect in the Goods as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Upon such notification the Client must allow Bend-Tech to inspect the Goods.
    • Under applicable State, Territory and Commonwealth Law (including, without limitation the CCA), certain statutory implied guarantees and warranties (including, without limitation the statutory guarantees under the CCA) may be implied into these terms and conditions (Non-Excluded Guarantees).
    • Bend-Tech acknowledges that nothing in these terms and conditions purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.
    • Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, Bend-Tech makes no warranties or other representations under these terms and conditions including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Goods. Bend-Tech’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
    • If the Client is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, Bend-Tech’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.
    • If Bend-Tech is required to replace the Goods under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, Bend-Tech may refund any money the Client has paid for the Goods.
    • If the Client is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, Bend-Tech’s liability for any defect or damage in the Goods is:
      • limited to the value of any express warranty or warranty card provided to the Client by Bend-Tech at Bend-Tech’s sole discretion;
      • limited to any warranty to which Bend-Tech is entitled, if Bend-Tech did not manufacture the Goods;
      • otherwise negated absolutely.
    • Subject to this clause 12, returns will only be accepted provided that:
      • the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 1; and
      • Bend-Tech has agreed that the Goods are defective; and
      • the Goods are returned within a reasonable time at the Client’s cost (if that cost is not significant); and
      • the Goods are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.
    • Notwithstanding clauses 1 to 12.8 but subject to the CCA, Bend-Tech shall not be liable for any defect or damage which may be caused or partly caused by or arise as a result of:
      • the Client failing to properly maintain or store any Goods;
      • the Client using the Goods for any purpose other than that for which they were designed;
      • the Client continuing the use of any Goods after any defect became apparent or should have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user;
      • the Client failing to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by Bend-Tech;
      • fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.
    • In the case of second hand Goods, unless the Client is a consumer under the CCA, the Client acknowledges that it has had full opportunity to inspect the second hand Goods prior to delivery and accepts them with all faults and that to the extent permitted by law no warranty is given by Bend-Tech as to the quality or suitability for any purpose and any implied warranty, statutory or otherwise, is expressly excluded. The Client acknowledges and agrees that Bend-Tech has agreed to provide the Client with the second hand Goods and calculated the Price of the second hand Goods in reliance of this clause 10.
    • Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if Bend-Tech is required by a law to accept a return then Bend-Tech will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.

 

  1. Limitation of Liability
    • The Client accepts and acknowledges that Bend-Tech shall not accept liability for any damage or loss including personal injury or death in the event that the Client chooses to install product that subsequently proves to be insufficient for the purposes that the Client desired to achieve particularly where this against any recommendation of Bend-Tech.
    • Bend-Tech shall accept no responsibility for Services (including but not limited to equipment failure) undertaken by any third party contractor employed by the Client to effect installation of the Goods. If the Client believes that they have any claim in relation to Services undertaken by that third party then said claim must be made against the third party contractor in the first instance.

 

  • Intellectual Property
    • Where Bend-Tech has designed, drawn or developed Goods for the Client, then the copyright in any designs and drawings and documents shall remain the property of Bend-Tech. Under no circumstances may such designs, drawings and documents be used without the express written approval of Bend-Tech.
    • The Client warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to Bend-Tech will not cause Bend-Tech to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Client’s order and the Client agrees to indemnify Bend-Tech against any action taken by a third party against Bend-Tech in respect of any such infringement.
    • The Client agrees that Bend-Tech may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings or Goods which Bend-Tech has created for the Client.
  1. Default and Consequences of Default
    • 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 Bend-Tech’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
    • If the Client owes Bend-Tech any money the Client shall indemnify Bend-Tech from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by Bend-Tech in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, Bend-Tech’s contract default fee, and bank dishonour fees).
    • Further to any other rights or remedies Bend-Tech may have under this contract, if a Client has made payment to Bend-Tech, 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 Bend-Tech under this clause 15 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.
    • Without prejudice to Bend-Tech’s other remedies at law Bend-Tech shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to Bend-Tech shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
      • any money payable to Bend-Tech becomes overdue, or in Bend-Tech’s opinion the Client will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
      • the Client has exceeded any applicable credit limit provided by Bend-Tech;
      • the Client becomes insolvent, 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
      • a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Client or any asset of the Client.
  1. Cancellation
    • Without prejudice to any other remedies Bend-Tech may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions Bend-Tech may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods to the Client. Bend-Tech will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because Bend-Tech has exercised its rights under this clause.
    • Bend-Tech may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Goods at any time before the Goods are delivered by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice Bend-Tech shall repay to the Client any money paid by the Client for the Goods. Bend-Tech shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
    • In the event that the Client cancels delivery of Goods the Client shall be liable for any and all loss incurred (whether direct or indirect) by Bend-Tech as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).
    • Cancellation of orders for Goods 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.
  1. Privacy Act 1988
    • The Client agrees for Bend-Tech to obtain from a credit reporting body (CRB) a credit report containing personal credit information (e.g. name, address, D.O.B, occupation, previous credit applications, credit history) about the Client in relation to credit provided by Bend-Tech.
    • The Client agrees that Bend-Tech may exchange information about the Client with those credit providers and with related body corporates for the following purposes:
      • to assess an application by the Client; and/or
      • to notify other credit providers of a default by the Client; and/or
      • to exchange information with other credit providers as to the status of this credit account, where the Client is in default with other credit providers; and/or
      • to assess the creditworthiness of the Client including the Client’s repayment history in the preceding two (2) years.
    • The Client consents to Bend-Tech being given a consumer credit report to collect overdue payment on commercial credit.
    • The Client agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by Bend-Tech for the following purposes (and for other agreed purposes or required by):
      • the provision of Goods; and/or
      • analysing, verifying and/or checking the Client’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to the provision of Goods; and/or
      • processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by the Client; and/or
      • enabling the collection of amounts outstanding in relation to the Goods.
    • Bend-Tech may give information about the Client to a CRB for the following purposes:
      • to obtain a consumer credit report;
      • allow the CRB to create or maintain a credit information file about the Client including credit history.
    • The information given to the CRB may include:
      • personal information as outlined in 1 above;
      • name of the credit provider and that Bend-Tech is a current credit provider to the Client;
      • whether the credit provider is a licensee;
      • type of consumer credit;
      • details concerning the Client’s application for credit or commercial credit (e.g. date of commencement/termination of the credit account and the amount requested);
      • advice of consumer credit defaults, overdue accounts, loan repayments or outstanding monies which are overdue by more than sixty (60) days and for which written notice for request of payment has been made and debt recovery action commenced or alternatively that the Client no longer has any overdue accounts and Bend-Tech has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge (e.g. dates of payments);
      • information that, in the opinion of Bend-Tech, the Client has committed a serious credit infringement;
      • advice that the amount of the Client’s overdue payment is equal to or more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150).
    • The Client shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from Bend-Tech:
      • a copy of the information about the Client retained by Bend-Tech and the right to request that Bend-Tech correct any incorrect information; and
      • that Bend-Tech does not disclose any personal information about the Client for the purpose of direct marketing.
    • Bend-Tech 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.
    • The Client can make a privacy complaint by contacting Bend-Tech via e-mail. Bend-Tech 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 thirty (30) 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 Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

 

  • Confidentiality
    • Bend-Tech and the Client agree to keep confidential any information in relation to the other party which is not in the public domain (including, but not limited to, trade secrets, processes, formulae, accounts, marketing, designs, databases and all other information held in any form).
  1. Service of Notices
    • Any written notice given under this contract shall be deemed to have been given and received:
      • by handing the notice to the other party, in person;
      • by leaving it at the address of the other party as stated in this contract;
      • by sending it by registered post to the address of the other party as stated in this contract;
      • 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;
      • if sent by email to the other party’s last known email address.
    • 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.
  1. Trusts
    • 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 (“Trust”) then whether or not Bend-Tech may have notice of the Trust, the Client covenants with Bend-Tech as follows:
      • the contract extends to all rights of indemnity which the Client now or subsequently may have against the Trust and the trust fund;
      • the Client has full and complete power and authority under the Trust 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 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.
      • the Client will not without consent in writing of Bend-Tech (Bend-Tech will not unreasonably withhold consent), cause, permit, or suffer to happen any of the following events;
        • the removal, replacement or retirement of the Client as trustee of the Trust;
        • any alteration to or variation of the terms of the Trust;
        • any advancement or distribution of capital of the Trust; or
        • any resettlement of the trust property.

 

  1. General
    • 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.
    • These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of Western Australia, the state in which Bend-Tech has its principal place of business, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Armadale Courts in Western Australia.
    • Subject to clause 12, Bend-Tech shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Client for any indirect and/or consequential loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Client arising out of a breach by Bend-Tech of these terms and conditions (alternatively Bend-Tech’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods).
    • Bend-Tech may licence and/or assign all or any part of its rights and/or obligations under this contract without the Client’s consent.
    • The Client cannot licence or assign without the written approval of Bend-Tech.
    • Bend-Tech may elect to subcontract out any part of the Services 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 Bend-Tech’s sub-contractors without the authority of Bend-Tech.
    • The Client agrees that Bend-Tech may amend these terms and conditions by notifying 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 Bend-Tech to provide Goods to the Client.
    • Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party.
    • 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.
  1. Definitions
    • “Bend-Tech” means Bendtech Group Pty Ltd T/A Bend-Tech Group, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of Bendtech Group Pty Ltd T/A Bend-Tech Group.
    • “Client” means the person/s or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Client requesting Bend-Tech to provide the Services as specified in any proposal, quotation, order, invoice or other documentation, and:
      • if there is more than one Client, is a reference to each Client jointly and severally; and
      • if the Client is a part of a Trust, shall be bound in their capacity as a trustee; and
      • includes the Client’s executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
    • “Goods” means all Goods or Services supplied by Bend-Tech to the Client at the Client’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Goods’ or ‘Services’ shall be interchangeable for the other).
    • “Price” means the Price payable (plus any GST where applicable) for the Goods as agreed between Bend-Tech and the Client in accordance with clause 5
    • “GST” means Goods and Services Tax as defined within the “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999” (Cth).

 

  1. Acceptance
    • The Client is taken to have exclusively accepted and is immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Client places an order for or accepts delivery of the Goods.
    • These terms and conditions may only be amended with the consent of both parties in writing, and shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other document or contract between the Client and Bend-Tech.
    • Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 10 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2011 or any other applicable provisions of that Act or any Regulations referred to in that Act.

 

  1. Errors and Omissions
    • The Client acknowledges and accepts that Bend-Tech shall, without prejudice, accept no liability in respect of any alleged or actual error(s) and/or omission(s):
      • resulting from an inadvertent mistake made by Bend-Tech in the formation and/or administration of this contract; and/or
      • contained in/omitted from any literature (hard copy and/or electronic) supplied by Bend-Tech in respect of the Services.
    • In the event such an error and/or omission occurs in accordance with clause 1, and is not attributable to the negligence and/or wilful misconduct of Bend-Tech; the Client shall not be entitled to treat this contract as repudiated nor render it invalid.

 

  1. Change in Control
    • The Client shall give Bend-Tech 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, or business practice). The Client shall be liable for any loss incurred by Bend-Tech as a result of the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.

 

  1. Price and Payment
    • At Bend-Tech’s sole discretion, the Price shall be either:
      • as indicated on any invoice provided by Bend-Tech to the Client; or
      • Bend-Tech’s quoted price (subject to clause 2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of thirty (30) days.
    • Bend-Tech reserves the right to change the Price if a variation to Bend-Tech’s quotation is requested. Any variation from the plan of scheduled Services or specifications (including, but not limited to, any variation as a result of additional Services required due to unforeseen circumstances such as poor weather conditions, limitations to accessing the worksite, availability of machinery, safety considerations, prerequisite work by any third party not being completed or as a result of any increase to Bend-Tech in the cost of materials and labour) will be charged for on the basis of Bend-Tech’s quotation and will be shown as variations on the invoice. The Client shall be required to respond to any variation submitted by Bend-Tech within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will entitle Bend-Tech 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.
    • At Bend-Tech’s sole discretion, a non-refundable deposit may be required.
    • Time for payment for the Goods being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Client on the date/s determined by Bend-Tech, which may be:
      • the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or
      • failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is thirty (30) days following the date of any invoice given to the Client by Bend-Tech.
    • Payment may be made by cash, cheque, bank cheque, electronic/on-line banking, credit card (a surcharge may apply per transaction), or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and Bend-Tech.
    • 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 Bend-Tech nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
    • Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price, the Client must pay to Bend-Tech an amount equal to any GST Bend-Tech must pay for any supply by Bend-Tech under this or any other contract for the sale of the Goods. 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.

 

  1. Delivery
    • Subject to clause 2 it is Bend-Tech’s responsibility to ensure that the Services start as soon as it is reasonably possible.
    • The Service’s commencement date will be put back and/or the completion date extended by whatever time is reasonable in the event that Bend-Tech claims an extension of time (by giving the Client written notice) where completion is delayed by an event beyond Bend-Tech’s control, including but not limited to any failure by the Client to:
      • make a selection; or
      • have the site ready for the Services; or
      • notify Bend-Tech that the site is ready.
    • At Bend-Tech’s sole discretion, the cost of delivery is either included in the Price or is in addition to the Price.
    • Bend-Tech may deliver the Goods in separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.
    • Any time specified by Bend-Tech for delivery of the Goods is an estimate only and Bend-Tech 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 Goods to be delivered at the time and place as was arranged between both parties. In the event that Bend-Tech is unable to supply the Goods as agreed solely due to any action or inaction of the Client, then Bend-Tech shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery and/or storage.

 

  1. Risk
    • If Bend-Tech retains ownership of the Goods under clause 9 then:
      • where Bend-Tech is supplying Goods only, all risk for the Goods shall immediately pass to the Client on delivery and the Client must insure the Goods on or before delivery. Delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to have taken place immediately at the time that the Client or the Client’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Materials at Bend-Tech’s address; or
      • where Bend-Tech is to both supply and install Goods then Bend-Tech shall maintain appropriate insurance cover until the Services are completed. Upon completion of the Services all risk for the Services shall immediately pass to the Client.
    • Notwithstanding the provisions of clause 1 if the Client specifically requests Bend-Tech to leave Goods outside Bend-Tech’s premises for collection or to deliver the Goods to an unattended location then such Goods shall always be left at sole risk of the Client and it shall be the Client’s responsibility to ensure the Goods are insured adequately or at all. In the event that such Goods are lost, damaged or destroyed then replacement of the Materials shall be at the Client’s expense.
    • Where the Client is to supply Bend-Tech with any design specifications (including, but not limited to CAD drawings) the Client shall be responsible for providing accurate data. Bend-Tech shall not be liable whatsoever for any errors in the Goods that are caused by incorrect or inaccurate data being supplied by the Client.
    • The Goods have been designed to withstand various wind conditions however there is a risk that the Goods will fail or the integrity of the retaining wall may be damaged, if mounted on or close to the retaining wall and exposed to high wind conditions. Bend-Tech does not warrant that the product is suitable for use in such conditions and specifically excludes any liability for claims arising from such use whether or not the wall has been built to engineering specifications, with council approval or self-installed.
    • Where Bend-Tech is required to install the Goods the Client warrants that the structure of the premises or equipment in or upon which these Goods are to be installed or erected is sound and will sustain the installation and work incidental thereto and Bend-Tech shall not be liable for any claims, demands, losses, damages, costs and expenses howsoever caused or arising should the premises or equipment be unable to accommodate the installation.

 

  1. Access
    • The Client shall ensure that Bend-Tech has clear and free access to the worksite at all times to enable them to undertake the Services. Bend-Tech shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the site unless due to the negligence of Bend-Tech.

 

  1. Title
    • Bend-Tech and the Client agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
      • the Client has paid Bend-Tech all amounts owing to Bend-Tech; and
      • the Client has met all of its other obligations to Bend-Tech.
    • Receipt by Bend-Tech 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.
    • It is further agreed that, until ownership of the Goods passes to the Client in accordance with clause 1:
      • the Client is only a bailee of the Goods and must return the Goods to Bend-Tech on request.
      • the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Goods on trust for Bend-Tech and must pay to Bend-Tech the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Goods being lost, damaged or destroyed.
      • the Client must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Goods other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Client sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Goods then the Client must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for Bend-Tech and must pay or deliver the proceeds to Bend-Tech on demand.
      • the Client should not convert or process the Goods 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 Bend-Tech and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to Bend-Tech as it so directs.
      • the Client irrevocably authorises Bend-Tech to enter any premises where Bend-Tech believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods.
      • Bend-Tech may recover possession of any Goods in transit whether or not delivery has occurred.
      • the Client shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Goods nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of Bend-Tech.
      • Bend-Tech may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Client.

 

 

  1. Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”)
    • In this clause financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPS
    • Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Client acknowledges and agrees that these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA and creates a security interest in all Goods and/or collateral (account) – being a monetary obligation of the Client to Bend-Tech for Services – that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by Bend-Tech to the Client.
    • The Client undertakes to:
      • promptly sign any further documents and/or provide any further information (such information to be complete, accurate and up-to-date in all respects) which Bend-Tech may reasonably require to;
        • register a financing statement or financing change statement in relation to a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register;
        • register any other document required to be registered by the PPSA; or
        • correct a defect in a statement referred to in clause 3(a)(i) or 10.3(a)(ii);
      • indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, Bend-Tech for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register established by the PPSA or releasing any Goods charged thereby;
      • not register a financing change statement in respect of a security interest without the prior written consent of Bend-Tech;
      • not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Goods and/or collateral (account) in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of Bend-Tech;
      • immediately advise Bend-Tech of any material change in its business practices of selling the Goods which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.
    • Bend-Tech and the Client agree that sections 96, 115 and 125 of the PPSA do not apply to the security agreement created by these terms and conditions.
    • The Client waives their rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.
    • The Client waives their rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.
    • Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Bend-Tech, the Client waives their right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.
    • The Client must unconditionally ratify any actions taken by Bend-Tech under clauses 3 to 10.5.
    • Subject to any express provisions to the contrary (including those contained in this clause 10), nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.

 

  1. Security and Charge
    • In consideration of Bend-Tech agreeing to supply the Goods, 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, 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 Client indemnifies Bend-Tech from and against all Bend-Tech’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising Bend-Tech’s rights under this clause.
    • The Client irrevocably appoints Bend-Tech and each director of Bend-Tech as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 11 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.

 

  1. Defects, Warranties and Returns, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA)
    • The Client must inspect the Goods on delivery and must within seven (7) days of delivery notify Bend-Tech in writing of any evident defect/damage, shortage in quantity, or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client must notify any other alleged defect in the Goods as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Upon such notification the Client must allow Bend-Tech to inspect the Goods.
    • Under applicable State, Territory and Commonwealth Law (including, without limitation the CCA), certain statutory implied guarantees and warranties (including, without limitation the statutory guarantees under the CCA) may be implied into these terms and conditions (Non-Excluded Guarantees).
    • Bend-Tech acknowledges that nothing in these terms and conditions purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.
    • Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, Bend-Tech makes no warranties or other representations under these terms and conditions including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Goods. Bend-Tech’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
    • If the Client is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, Bend-Tech’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.
    • If Bend-Tech is required to replace the Goods under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, Bend-Tech may refund any money the Client has paid for the Goods.
    • If the Client is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, Bend-Tech’s liability for any defect or damage in the Goods is:
      • limited to the value of any express warranty or warranty card provided to the Client by Bend-Tech at Bend-Tech’s sole discretion;
      • limited to any warranty to which Bend-Tech is entitled, if Bend-Tech did not manufacture the Goods;
      • otherwise negated absolutely.
    • Subject to this clause 12, returns will only be accepted provided that:
      • the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 1; and
      • Bend-Tech has agreed that the Goods are defective; and
      • the Goods are returned within a reasonable time at the Client’s cost (if that cost is not significant); and
      • the Goods are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.
    • Notwithstanding clauses 1 to 12.8 but subject to the CCA, Bend-Tech shall not be liable for any defect or damage which may be caused or partly caused by or arise as a result of:
      • the Client failing to properly maintain or store any Goods;
      • the Client using the Goods for any purpose other than that for which they were designed;
      • the Client continuing the use of any Goods after any defect became apparent or should have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user;
      • the Client failing to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by Bend-Tech;
      • fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.
    • In the case of second hand Goods, unless the Client is a consumer under the CCA, the Client acknowledges that it has had full opportunity to inspect the second hand Goods prior to delivery and accepts them with all faults and that to the extent permitted by law no warranty is given by Bend-Tech as to the quality or suitability for any purpose and any implied warranty, statutory or otherwise, is expressly excluded. The Client acknowledges and agrees that Bend-Tech has agreed to provide the Client with the second hand Goods and calculated the Price of the second hand Goods in reliance of this clause 10.
    • Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if Bend-Tech is required by a law to accept a return then Bend-Tech will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.

 

  1. Limitation of Liability
    • The Client accepts and acknowledges that Bend-Tech shall not accept liability for any damage or loss including personal injury or death in the event that the Client chooses to install product that subsequently proves to be insufficient for the purposes that the Client desired to achieve particularly where this against any recommendation of Bend-Tech.
    • Bend-Tech shall accept no responsibility for Services (including but not limited to equipment failure) undertaken by any third party contractor employed by the Client to effect installation of the Goods. If the Client believes that they have any claim in relation to Services undertaken by that third party then said claim must be made against the third party contractor in the first instance.

 

  1. Intellectual Property
    • Where Bend-Tech has designed, drawn or developed Goods for the Client, then the copyright in any designs and drawings and documents shall remain the property of Bend-Tech. Under no circumstances may such designs, drawings and documents be used without the express written approval of Bend-Tech.
    • The Client warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to Bend-Tech will not cause Bend-Tech to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Client’s order and the Client agrees to indemnify Bend-Tech against any action taken by a third party against Bend-Tech in respect of any such infringement.
    • The Client agrees that Bend-Tech may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings or Goods which Bend-Tech has created for the Client.

 

  1. Default and Consequences of Default
    • 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 Bend-Tech’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
    • If the Client owes Bend-Tech any money the Client shall indemnify Bend-Tech from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by Bend-Tech in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, Bend-Tech’s contract default fee, and bank dishonour fees).
    • Further to any other rights or remedies Bend-Tech may have under this contract, if a Client has made payment to Bend-Tech, 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 Bend-Tech under this clause 15 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.
    • Without prejudice to Bend-Tech’s other remedies at law Bend-Tech shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to Bend-Tech shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
      • any money payable to Bend-Tech becomes overdue, or in Bend-Tech’s opinion the Client will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
      • the Client has exceeded any applicable credit limit provided by Bend-Tech;
      • the Client becomes insolvent, 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
      • a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Client or any asset of the Client.

 

  1. Cancellation
    • Without prejudice to any other remedies Bend-Tech may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions Bend-Tech may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods to the Client. Bend-Tech will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because Bend-Tech has exercised its rights under this clause.
    • Bend-Tech may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Goods at any time before the Goods are delivered by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice Bend-Tech shall repay to the Client any money paid by the Client for the Goods. Bend-Tech shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
    • In the event that the Client cancels delivery of Goods the Client shall be liable for any and all loss incurred (whether direct or indirect) by Bend-Tech as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).
    • Cancellation of orders for Goods 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.

 

  1. Privacy Act 1988
    • The Client agrees for Bend-Tech to obtain from a credit reporting body (CRB) a credit report containing personal credit information (e.g. name, address, D.O.B, occupation, previous credit applications, credit history) about the Client in relation to credit provided by Bend-Tech.
    • The Client agrees that Bend-Tech may exchange information about the Client with those credit providers and with related body corporates for the following purposes:
      • to assess an application by the Client; and/or
      • to notify other credit providers of a default by the Client; and/or
      • to exchange information with other credit providers as to the status of this credit account, where the Client is in default with other credit providers; and/or
      • to assess the creditworthiness of the Client including the Client’s repayment history in the preceding two (2) years.
    • The Client consents to Bend-Tech being given a consumer credit report to collect overdue payment on commercial credit.
    • The Client agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by Bend-Tech for the following purposes (and for other agreed purposes or required by):
      • the provision of Goods; and/or
      • analysing, verifying and/or checking the Client’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to the provision of Goods; and/or
      • processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by the Client; and/or
      • enabling the collection of amounts outstanding in relation to the Goods.
    • Bend-Tech may give information about the Client to a CRB for the following purposes:
      • to obtain a consumer credit report;
      • allow the CRB to create or maintain a credit information file about the Client including credit history.
    • The information given to the CRB may include:
      • personal information as outlined in 1 above;
      • name of the credit provider and that Bend-Tech is a current credit provider to the Client;
      • whether the credit provider is a licensee;
      • type of consumer credit;
      • details concerning the Client’s application for credit or commercial credit (e.g. date of commencement/termination of the credit account and the amount requested);
      • advice of consumer credit defaults, overdue accounts, loan repayments or outstanding monies which are overdue by more than sixty (60) days and for which written notice for request of payment has been made and debt recovery action commenced or alternatively that the Client no longer has any overdue accounts and Bend-Tech has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge (e.g. dates of payments);
      • information that, in the opinion of Bend-Tech, the Client has committed a serious credit infringement;
      • advice that the amount of the Client’s overdue payment is equal to or more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150).
    • The Client shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from Bend-Tech:
      • a copy of the information about the Client retained by Bend-Tech and the right to request that Bend-Tech correct any incorrect information; and
      • that Bend-Tech does not disclose any personal information about the Client for the purpose of direct marketing.
    • Bend-Tech 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.
    • The Client can make a privacy complaint by contacting Bend-Tech via e-mail. Bend-Tech 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 thirty (30) 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 Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

 

  1. Confidentiality
    • Bend-Tech and the Client agree to keep confidential any information in relation to the other party which is not in the public domain (including, but not limited to, trade secrets, processes, formulae, accounts, marketing, designs, databases and all other information held in any form).

 

  1. Service of Notices
    • Any written notice given under this contract shall be deemed to have been given and received:
      • by handing the notice to the other party, in person;
      • by leaving it at the address of the other party as stated in this contract;
      • by sending it by registered post to the address of the other party as stated in this contract;
      • 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;
      • if sent by email to the other party’s last known email address.
    • 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.

 

  1. Trusts
    • 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 (“Trust”) then whether or not Bend-Tech may have notice of the Trust, the Client covenants with Bend-Tech as follows:
      • the contract extends to all rights of indemnity which the Client now or subsequently may have against the Trust and the trust fund;
      • the Client has full and complete power and authority under the Trust 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 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.
      • the Client will not without consent in writing of Bend-Tech (Bend-Tech will not unreasonably withhold consent), cause, permit, or suffer to happen any of the following events;
        • the removal, replacement or retirement of the Client as trustee of the Trust;
        • any alteration to or variation of the terms of the Trust;
        • any advancement or distribution of capital of the Trust; or
        • any resettlement of the trust property.

 

  1. General
    • 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.
    • These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of Western Australia, the state in which Bend-Tech has its principal place of business, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Armadale Courts in Western Australia.
    • Subject to clause 12, Bend-Tech shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Client for any indirect and/or consequential loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Client arising out of a breach by Bend-Tech of these terms and conditions (alternatively Bend-Tech’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods).
    • Bend-Tech may licence and/or assign all or any part of its rights and/or obligations under this contract without the Client’s consent.
    • The Client cannot licence or assign without the written approval of Bend-Tech.
    • Bend-Tech may elect to subcontract out any part of the Services 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 Bend-Tech’s sub-contractors without the authority of Bend-Tech.
    • The Client agrees that Bend-Tech may amend these terms and conditions by notifying 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 Bend-Tech to provide Goods to the Client.
    • Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party.
    • 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.