Terms & Conditions
Lawman Commercial Services Limited - General Terms and Conditions
Last updated: January 2025
These General Terms and Conditions of Sale ("Terms and Conditions") govern the sale of Vehicles, Goods and Services by Lawman Commercial Services Limited ("Seller") to the individual or entity purchasing such products or services ("Buyer"). These Terms and Conditions are incorporated into and form part of all quotations, order confirmations, invoices, and contracts for sale issued by the Seller.
1Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them:
- Seller means Lawman Commercial Services Limited.
- Buyer means the individual or entity purchasing the Vehicle/Goods/Services.
- Vehicle/Goods/Services means the items or services described within the applicable Sales Order/Invoice.
- Purchase Price means the total amount payable by the Buyer for the Vehicle/Goods/Services.
2Sale of Vehicle/Goods/Services
The Seller agrees to sell, and the Buyer agrees to purchase, the Vehicle/Goods/Services described in the Sales Order/Invoice, subject to these Terms and Conditions.
3Purchase Price and Payment
The Buyer shall pay the Purchase Price specified in the Sales Order/Invoice.
If no acceptance terms are agreed in writing, full payment is required in advance before despatch or collection of any Vehicle/Goods/Services.
A handling fee of 10% shall apply to Returned Parts that were correctly supplied.
Specific acceptance terms may be confirmed separately by mutual agreement in writing.
4Delivery
Delivery Date: Delivery will occur on a mutually agreed date following receipt of full payment.
Delivery Location: Delivery shall be made to the address specified by the Buyer.
Risk of Loss: Risk of loss or damage passes to the Buyer upon delivery.
Failure to take delivery/collect: If the Vehicle remains uncollected for 42 days after notification of completion, a storage fee of £5 per day will apply. Storage fees must be paid in full prior to release. If the vehicle is not collected within 180 days after payment of the storage fees, the Seller may exercise a possessory lien and sell the vehicle to recover outstanding amounts.
5Inspection and Acceptance
The Buyer must inspect the Vehicle/Goods/Services upon delivery or installation and, where applicable, in the presence of the carrier.
The Buyer has 5 calendar days from delivery to notify the Seller in writing of any defects or nonconformities.
If no notice is received within the 5-day period, the Vehicle/Goods/Services will be deemed accepted by the Buyer, and no refund of payment will be permitted.
6Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty: Where applicable, the Vehicle/Goods/Services are covered by manufacturer's warranty. The Seller acts solely as an agent for warranty claims unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Limited Seller Warranty: The Seller warrants that the Vehicle/Goods/Services are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of delivery, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Exclusions: This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, accidents, or unauthorized modifications by the Buyer, or their agents. No claims for consequential labour or installation charges will be entertained.
Remedy: The Seller's sole obligation under this warranty is, at its discretion, to repair or replace the defective item.
7Limitation of Liability
The Seller shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from or related to the sale or use of the Vehicle/Goods/Services.
8Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England & Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.
9Dispute Resolution
The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions through negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved within 30 days of written notice from one party to the other, the parties shall consider resolving the matter by mediation in accordance with the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) Model Mediation Procedure before resorting to court proceedings. This clause does not prevent either party from seeking injunctive relief or other urgent legal remedies.
10Force Majeure
The Seller shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performing its obligations under this agreement if such delay or failure results from events, circumstances, or causes beyond its reasonable control. These may include (but are not limited to) acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, wars, terrorism, civil unrest, government restrictions, strikes, or failures of suppliers or subcontractors.
In such cases, the time for performance shall be extended for a period equal to the delay caused by such events.
11Data Protection and GDPR
The Seller will process any personal data provided by the Buyer in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and any other applicable data protection legislation.
The Buyer's personal data will be used only for the purposes of fulfilling the contract, managing the customer relationship, and complying with legal obligations.
The Seller shall take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard such data and shall not disclose it to third parties without lawful basis or the Buyer's prior consent, unless required by law.
12Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Seller and Buyer, superseding any prior communications or agreements.
Amendments: Any amendment must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
Severability: If any provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Legal Questions?
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Lawman Commercial Services Limited
31 Merylees Industrial Est
Desford, Leicestershire LE9 9FS
Email: Sales@lawmancommercials.com
Phone: 01530 231 235