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1.1 These terms and conditions of sale of goods (“Contract”) apply to all goods supplied via (“Website”) or directly by SSS Africa (Pty) Ltd whose registered office is at 3A De La Rey Road, Rivonia, Johannesburg, 2191,South Africa.
1.2 All references to “Customer” refer to the individual or juristic entity who the products are marketed or supplied to by SSS Africa , including Dealers, Retail Customers / Resellers etc
1.3 This Contract will come into force between the Customer and SSS Africa for the sale of any goods
when SSS Africa has:
1.3.1 received the Customer’s order (“Order”) for the goods (“Goods”); and
1.3.2 accepted the Order by issuing the Customer with a proforma invoice (“Proforma Invoice / Quotation or in the case where no Proforma Invoice is issued, a tax invoice (“Tax Invoice”).
1.4 Once the above requirements have been met, there is a legally binding contract between the parties.
1.5 SSS Africa reserves the right to vary or amend the terms of this Contract from time to time with regards to future sales. The Customer may request a free copy of the latest Contract from Africa.
Dealer and Retail customers
2.1 Customers who have applied and been accepted as registered dealers for SSS Africa Resellers (“Resellers”) will receive reseller prices.
2.2 All Customers who are not Resellers are considered to be retail Customers (“Retail Customers”) and retail prices will apply.
Prices and Availability of Goods
3.1 Prices displayed on the Website are Retail prices and Include VAT.
3.2 All prices are exclusive of delivery charges.
3.4 The images of the Goods on the Website are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual Goods.
3.5 The prices of the Goods are as per the SSS Africa prices at the time of the Order or quotation
(“Quotation”), however prices are linked to the Rand – US Dollar exchange rate and are subject to change until date of Proforma Invoice or Tax Invoice, whichever is issued first.
3.6 The price payable by the Customer will be the price as at the date of the Tax Invoice, this price may differ to the price on the Website or Quotation due to the fluctuation in the exchange rate of the Rand.
3.7 The Goods are subject to availability of stock. If on receipt of the Order, the Goods the Customer has ordered are not available in stock, SSS Africa will inform the Customer as soon as possible.
3.8 Availability of stock from third party affiliate suppliers may also affect the prices. Every effort is made to ensure that prices shown on the Website are accurate at the time the Customer places the Order. If an error is found, SSS Africa will inform the Customer as soon as possible and offer the Customer the option of reconfirming the Order at the correct price, or cancelling the Order. If SSS Africa does not receive an Order confirmation within Seven (7) business days of informing the Customer of the error, the Order will be cancelled automatically. If the Customer cancels the Order, or if the Order is cancelled automatically due to the expiry of the Seven (7) business day period, SSS Africa will refund the Customer the price paid for the Goods, if applicable.
3.9 SSS Africa has the right to change the prices of the Goods from time to time without prior notice to the Customer.
Placing of Orders
4.1 SSS Africa will accept written (including via the Website) Orders. SSS Africa will not be responsible for any errors or misunderstandings occasioned by the Customers’ failure to place a clear written Order.
4.2 If telephone Orders are placed by the Customer, SSS Africa will require such Orders to be confirmed in writing by the Customer, prior to acceptance thereof by SSS Africa.
4.3 In the event that Goods are not collected within 7 business days of placing the order, SSS Africa reserves the right to cancel the Order.
4.4 Orders for non-standard Goods (“Special Order Goods”) (local or international) and Orders for large quantities of Goods will require the Customer to pay a 100% (One Hundred Percent) deposit of the estimated Order value to SSS Africa.
4.5 No stock will be reserved for any orders placed until payment has been made and reflects in our bank
account.
4.7 Quotations issued are only valid for seven (7) working days. Payments processed on expired quotations will require the customer to pay in any shortfall on price changes.
Payment
5.1 Payment terms are strictly cash on delivery (“COD”) by SSS Africa. Goods will only be released once full payment has been received by SSS Africa and reflects in our bank account.
5.2 SSS Africa does not offer credit facilities.
5.3 Payment options available;
5.3.1 Electronic Funds Transfer (“EFT”) directly into one of SSS Africa bank accounts
5.3.2 The Customer is responsible for any bank charges incurred by SSS Africa when Cash Deposit payments or Forex payments are paid directly into one of SSS Africa’s bank accounts.
5.4 SSS Africa will provide the Customer with a Tax Invoice with delivery of the Goods.
5.5 The Customer shall not withhold payment or make set offs or deductions from any payment due by it for any reason whatsoever. No extension of payment of any nature will be granted unless reduced to writing and signed by the Customer and a duly authorised representative of SSS Africa.
5.6 If any amount owed is not settled in full on due date or on demand, SSS Africa is entitled to, without prejudice to any of its rights;
5.7.1 immediately institute action against the Customer;
5.7.2 hand the Customer over to its attorneys for collection of the outstanding debt, the Customer shall be liable for any legal costs incurred related to such collection; and/or
5.7.3 list the defaulting Customer as a defaulter with credit bureaux in line with Regulation 19(4) of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005.
5.8 Should any amount not be paid by the Customer on due date, the full outstanding amount in respect of all purchases by the Customer shall become due and payable, and the Customer shall be liable to pay interest in respect of amounts unpaid at the prime rate (prime rate shall be the variable interest rate calculated and charged from time to time by FNB Limited to its most favoured corporate customers in respect of unsecured overdraft facilities, as certified by any manager or director of such bank, whose appointment need not be proved and whose certificate shall, save in the event of manifest error, be final and binding on the parties). Such interest shall be calculated and payable daily on the balance outstanding from time to time by the Customer and shall be added to the amount/s due to by the Customer in respect of the outstanding purchase prices of the applicable Goods ordered.
5.9 SSS Africa does not accept payment via cheque or cash.
5.10 No discount or extension is allowed unless agreed to in writing by a duly authorised representative of SSS Africa.
Protection and Processing of Personal Information
13.1 The Customer understands that the personal information given to SSS Africa is to be used for the purposes of assessing credit worthiness and in order to perform in terms of this Contract. The Customer confirms that the information given to SSS Africa is accurate and complete. The Customer further agrees to
update the information supplied as and when necessary in order to ensure the accuracy of the above information failing which SSS Africa will not be liable for inaccuracies.
13.2 SSS Africa will not use the Customer’s personal information for any purpose (other than as stated above) without the Customer’s express consent. SSS Africa will not use or disclose the Customer’s personal information to third parties without the Customer’s consent, unless the use or disclosure is;
13.2.1 required to carry out the performance of this Contract or any other agreement between the parties;
13.2.2 required in order to comply with applicable law, order of court or legal process; and/or
13.2.3 disclosure is necessary to protect and defend the legitimate interests of SSS Africa .
13.3 SSS Africa has the Customer’s consent at all times to contact and request information from any persons, credit bureau or businesses to obtain any information relevant to the Customer’s credit assessment, including but not limited to information regarding the amounts purchased from suppliers per month, length
of time Customer has dealt with each supplier, type of Goods purchased and manner and time of payment.
13.4 The Customer agrees and understands that information given in confidence to SSS Africa by a third party on the Customer will not be disclosed to the Customer.
13.5 The Customer hereby consents to and authorises SSS Africa at all times to furnish credit information concerning the Customer’s dealing with SSS Africa to a credit bureau and to any third party seeking a trade reference regarding the Customer in his dealings with SSS Africa .
13.6 By using our website or engaging with our company, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. SSS Africa may change this policy by updating this page and we recommend that you check this page from time to time to ensure that you are up to date with any changes.
Delivery
6.1 Goods will only be released once payment has been received in full by SSS Africa and reflects in our bank account.
6.2 Any delivery note (copy or original) (“Delivery Note”) signed by the Customer and/or its authorised representative and/or its nominated agent and held by SSS Africa shall be prima facie proof that delivery was made to the Customer.
6.3 The Customer must inspect the Goods on receipt and be satisfied that the Goods conform in all respects to the quality and quantity ordered and are free from any defects.
6.4 Upon receipt of the Goods the Customer will be asked to sign for the Goods received in good condition. If the package does not appear to be in good condition, or the Customer is unable to check the contents then please refuse the delivery. Failure to do so may affect any warranty claims that the Customer may make
thereafter.
6.5 SSS Africa reserves the right to charge delivery charges.
6.6 The Customer may elect to instruct the appointed third-party courier as elected by SSS Africa to deliver the Goods purchased, the delivery charges will be added to the Tax Invoice, alternatively the Customer may elect to instruct their own courier service for collection of the Goods and pay that courier directly. In either
circumstance, the Customer indemnifies SSS Africa against any claims of any nature whatsoever that may arise therefrom.
6.7 When authorising SSS Africa to engage a Third-Party Courier, the Customer understands and agrees that;
6.7.1 the Customer and the appointed courier will be the parties to the Courier Service Agreement.
6.7.2 the Customer is bound by the terms and conditions of the appointed courier available on request from SSS Africa or from the courier directly.
6.7.3 the Customer will be liable for the couriers’ fees and same will be added to the Customer’s invoice, and payment thereof is as per the existing, agreed payment terms with SSS Africa.
6.8.1 All risk of the Goods passes to the Customer when the Customer collects the Goods from SSS Africa warehouse.
6.8.2 Should the Customer elect to use one of our appointed couriers, SSS Africa will provide insurance on all Goods dispatched to the value shown on the Tax invoice while in transit. An invoice, signed by the courier shall be proof that the order was collected by the courier. All risk of the Goods passes to the
Customer once they sign a waybill to confirm the receipt of all Goods in good order. SSS Africa thereafter no longer be held liable for any damage to, or loss of the Goods. Apart from insurance claims, the Customer hereby indemnifies SSS Africa from any other claims of any nature whatsoever that might arise from
engaging with one of our appointed couriers.
6.9 When using the appointed courier:
6.9.1 When not making use of one of SSS Africa appointed couriers, it is advisable that the Customer takes out additional insurance (making use of a third party insurance company) for the Goods while in transit.
6.9.2 Any complaints regarding damaged and/or missing Goods can be made with SSS Africa’s sales department.
6.9.3 The turn-around time given for delivery is an estimate and SSS Africa cannot be held liable should the courier not deliver on time.
6.9.4 Delivery coverage areas may be adjusted from time-to-time by the appointed couriers. SSS Africa Sales Consultants should be contacted to verify coverage.
6.9.5 The appointed courier rates relevant to SSS Africa per coverage area are available from our Sales Consultants.
6.10 SSS Africa is entitled to engage a third party courier to transport Goods to or from the Customer on its
behalf.
6.11 A delivery date is only an estimate as to when the Goods will be delivered, SSS Africa does not guarantee that the Goods will be dispatched or delivered on any particular date and time, and the Customer shall have no claim against SSS Africa in respect of any loss occasioned by any reasonable delay in dispatch or delivery of any Goods ordered, nor may the Customer cancel any Order by reason of such delay.
6.12 The Customer undertakes to grant access to SSS Africa, its subcontractors and/or their respective employees to deliver the Goods ordered at such premises, and neither SSS Africa , its subcontractors nor their respective employees shall be liable for any loss and/or damage caused, whether be negligence or otherwise, to any person and/or property, and/or consequential loss or damages arising from the entry and/or activities of SSS Africa, its subcontractors and/or their respective employees, effecting delivery of the Goods ordered.
6.13 SSS Africa shall be entitled to split the delivery of the Goods ordered in the quantities and on the dates it decides with the prior consent of the Customer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Ownership and Risk
7.1 Ownership in all Goods sold and delivered shall remain vested in SSS Africa until the full purchase price has been paid.
Return of Goods
8.1 Return of Goods that did not match the Order;
8.1.1 If the Goods do not match what was ordered, the Customer is requested to notify SSS Africa as soon as possible after delivery and the Goods must be returned to SSS Africa within 10 (ten) business days after delivery.
8.1.2 If the Goods are returned because they did not match what was ordered and the Goods are not in their original condition and repackaged in their original packaging, SSS Africa may be entitled to charge a reasonable amount for use of the Goods during the time they were in the Customer’s possession, any
consumption or depletion of the Goods, or for necessary restoration costs to render the Goods fit for re stocking.
8.2 Return of defective Goods;
8.2.1 All Goods sold have a 1 (one) year warranty against defects unless otherwise determined by SSS Africa . The Customer must keep their proof of purchase to verify the date of purchase. Please note that this warranty may fall away if the Goods have been altered contrary to instructions or after leaving the
control of SSS Africa .
8.2.2 If the Goods are returned within 1 (one) year of purchase and has been proven to be defective by a SSS Africa technician, SSS Africa , at its election, shall either replace, repair or refund the Goods less the portion of the goods used.
8.2.3 Any Goods damaged due to power surges, black outs or lightning will not be exchanged under warranty.
8.2.4 The Customer hereby agrees that any item returned for warranty or any other purpose will be collected within 30 days after a collection notice is issued to the customer by SSS Africa . SSS Africa reserves the right to dispose of any uncollected items once the 30 day notice period has lapsed.
8.3 Return of unwanted Goods;
8.3.1 SSS Africa reserves the right to charge a handling fee of up to 15% (fifteen per cent) of the value of the returned Goods in the event that a Customer cancels an Order and SSS Africa accepts the return of unwanted Goods. SSS Africa will only entertain such requests if made within 10 (ten) business days of delivery of the Goods.
Breach
In the event of either party committing a breach of this Contract and failing to remedy such breach within 7 (seven) days of receipt of a written notice to this effect from the other party then the aggrieved party shall, be entitled to, without prejudice to any of its other rights in law, claim specific performance or to cancel this Contract forthwith upon written notice to the defaulting party, without prejudice to its right to recover any amounts that may be due to it in terms of this Contract and any loss or damage suffered as a consequence of the breach or the cancellation of this Contract.
Waiver and Indemnity
10.1 To the extent permitted by law, SSS Africa shall not be liable to the Customer nor to any third party for any loss, claim, damage, injury or death of whatsoever nature, howsoever arising (including consequential or incidental loss) unless such loss, claim, damage, injury or death arises from gross negligence on the part
of SSS Africa .
10.2 The Customer shall not duplicate copyrighted material. In the event of the Customer duplicating copyrighted material, each attempt to do so will immediately render the full prevailing price in respect thereof payable to SSS Africa .
Legal Proceedings
11.1 This Contract shall be governed and construed under and in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa and SSS Africa shall, at its option and notwithstanding that the amount of its claim or the nature of the relief sought exceeds the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court, be entitled to institute action
out of such court.
11.2 The delivery address provided by the Customer as reflected in the Order, Quotation, Proforma Invoice or Tax Invoice shall be the Customer’s domicilium for all purposes in terms of this Contract for giving of any notice, the payment of any sum, the serving of any process and for any other purpose arising from this Contract. SSS Africa chooses its domicilium address as 3A De La Rey Road, Rivonia, Johannesburg, 2191.
11.3 A notice in terms of this Contract shall be presumed to have been duly given, if delivered by hand, on the date of delivery, if sent by post, 7 (seven) days after posting, if sent by facsimile, on the day that the facsimile is transmitted, if sent by email, the date of the “Read Receipt” notification.
General
12.1 This Contract represents the entire agreement between SSS Africa and the Customer and shall governall future contractual relationships between SSS Africa and the Customer.
12.2 The terms of this Contract supersede all previous agreements between the parties, without prejudice to any securities or guarantees held by SSS Africa.
12.3 No amendment and/or alteration and/or variation and/or deletion and/or addition and/or cancellation of this Contract, whether consensual or unilateral or bilateral shall be of any force and effect unless reduced to writing and signed by a director of SSS Africa .
12.4 No relaxation or indulgence granted to the Customer shall prejudice or be deemed to be a waiver of any SSS Africa in terms of this Contract.
12.5 The Customer shall not cede its rights nor assign its obligations under this Contract, unless prior permission is obtained from SSS Africa .
12.6 SSS Africa shall at any time in its sole discretion be entitled to cede all or any of its rights in terms of this Contract to any third party upon notice to the Customer. Should such cession of rights be to the detriment of the Customer, the Customer’s permission shall be obtained.
12.7 The Customer undertakes to notify SSS Africa within 7 (seven) days of any change of address or change of in director, shareholder, address or the information as set out in this Contract.
12.8 Each of the terms herein shall be a separate and divisible term and if any such term becomes unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, then that term shall be severable and shall not affect the validity of the other terms.
12.9 The Customer undertakes to inform SSS Africa in writing at least 14 (fourteen) days prior to the intended selling or alienating of the whole of or any part of the Customer business and failure to do so will constitute a material breach of this Contract entitling SSS Africa to cancel the Contract without further
notice to the Customer.