1. Definitions
    1. “Contract” means the terms and conditions contained herein, together with any Quotation, order, invoice or other document or amendments expressed to be supplemental to this Contract.
    2. “KwikUP” means KwikUP Sales Pty Ltd T/A KwikUP Scaffold and Formwork (ACN 126 430 920), its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of KwikUP Sales Pty Ltd T/A KwikUP Scaffold and Formwork.
    3. “Client” means the person/s, entities or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the entity or individual requesting KwikUP 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 partnership, it shall bind each partner jointly and severally; and
      • if the Client is a Trust, or part of a Trust, the trustee of the Trust, now or in the future, shall be bound as the Client in their capacity as a trustee; and
      • includes the Client’s executors, administrators, successors and per assigns.
    4. “Goods” or “Services” means all Goods and/or Services supplied by KwikUP 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).
    5. “Confidential Information” means information of a confidential nature whether oral, written or in electronic form including, but not limited to, this Contract, either party’s intellectual property, operational information, know-how, trade secrets, financial and commercial affairs, contracts, client information (including but not limited to, “Personal Information” such as: name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history) and pricing details.
    6. “Cookies” means small files which are stored on a user’s computer. They are designed to hold a modest amount of data (including Personal Information) specific to a particular client and website, and can be accessed either by the web server or the client’s computer. If the Client does not wish to allow Cookies to operate in the background when ordering from the Website, then the Client shall have the right to enable / disable the Cookies first by selecting the option to enable / disable provided on the Website, prior to ordering Goods via the Website.
    7. “Price” means the amount payable (plus any GST where applicable) for the Goods and/or Services as agreed between KwikUP and the Client in accordance with clause 5
    8. “CCA” means the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
    9. “GST” means Goods and Services Tax as defined within the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
    10. “PPSA” means the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth).
    11. “Delivery” means delivery of Goods, and/or performance of Services, by KwikUP (or its nominated representative) to a location nominated by the Client, in accordance with clause 7 of these terms and conditions.
    12. “Website” means www.kwikup.com.au.
  1. Acceptance
    1. The Client is taken to have exclusively accepted and is immediately bound, jointly and severally, by the Contract if the Client places an order for or accepts Delivery of the Goods.
    2. In the event of any inconsistency between any document which forms part of this Contract and any other prior document or schedule that the parties have entered into, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.
    3. Any amendment to the terms and conditions contained in this Contract may only be amended in writing by the consent of both parties.
    4. The Client acknowledges and accepts that:
      • the supply of Goods and/or Services on credit shall not take effect until the Client has completed a credit application with KwikUP and it has been approved with a credit limit established for the account; and
      • in the event that the supply of Goods and/or Services request exceeds the Client’s credit limit and/or the account exceeds the payment terms, KwikUP reserves the right to refuse Delivery; and
      • the supply of Goods and/or Services for accepted orders may be subject to availability and if, for any reason, Goods are not or cease to be available, KwikUP reserves the right to vary the Price with alternative Goods as per clause 2 subject to prior confirmation and agreement of both parties. KwikUP also reserves the right to halt all Services until such time as KwikUP and the Client agree to such changes. KwikUP shall not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers due to KwikUP exercising its rights under this clause; and
    5. Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 9 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (New South Wales), the Electronic Communications Act 2000 (South Australia), the Electronic Transactions Act 2001 (Australian Capital Territory), the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000, the Electronic Transactions (Northern Territory) Act 2000, Section 14 of the Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001, Section 7 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (Tasmania), Section 10 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2011 (Western Australia), 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 KwikUP shall, without prejudice, accept no liability in respect of any alleged or actual error(s) and/or omission(s):
      1. resulting from an inadvertent mistake made by KwikUP in the formation and/or administration of this Contract; and/or
      2. contained in/omitted from any literature (hard copy and/or electronic) supplied by KwikUP 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 KwikUP, the Client shall not be entitled to treat this Contract as repudiated nor render it invalid.

 

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

 

  1. Price and Payment
    1. At KwikUP’s sole discretion, the Price shall be either:
      • as indicated on any invoice provided by KwikUP to the Client; or
      • the Price as at the date of Delivery of the Goods according to KwikUP’s current price list; or
      • KwikUP’s quoted price (subject to clause 2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of seven (7) days after the date of the quote.
    2. KwikUP reserves the right to change the Price:
      • if a variation to the Goods which are to be supplied is requested; or
      • if a variation to the Services originally scheduled (including any applicable plans or specifications) is requested; or
      • if during the course of the Services, the Goods are not or cease to be available from KwikUP’s third party suppliers, then KwikUP reserves the right to provide alternative Goods; or
      • where additional Services are required due to the discovery of hidden or unidentifiable difficulties which are only discovered on commencement of the Services; or
      • in the event of increases to KwikUP in the cost of labour or materials (including, but not limited to, any variation as a result of fluctuations in currency exchange rates or increases to KwikUP in the cost of taxes, levies, freight and insurance charges, Fluctuations in the dollar value of metal prices that result in increases to KwikUP in the cost or raw materials, any government or regulatory body imposing or increasing fees or delays in shipment etc.) which are beyond KwikUP’s
    3. Variations will be charged for on the basis of KwikUP’s quotation, and will be detailed in writing, and shown as variations on KwikUP’s invoice. The Client shall be required to respond to any variation submitted by KwikUP within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will entitle KwikUP 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.
    4. At KwikUP’s sole discretion, a deposit may be required prior to Goods and/or Services being provided to the Client by KwikUP.
    5. Time for payment for the Goods being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Client on the date/s determined by KwikUP, which may be:
      • on Delivery of the Goods and/or performance of the Services;
      • before Delivery of the Goods and/or performance of the Services;
      • by way of instalments/progress payments in accordance with a payment schedule proposed or agreed to by KwikUP;
      • thirty (30) days following the end of the month in which a statement is posted to the Client’s address or nominated address for notices;
      • 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 seven (7) days following the date of any invoice given to the Client by KwikUP.
    6. 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 KwikUP.
    7. KwikUP may in its discretion allocate any payment received from the Client towards any invoice that KwikUP determines and may do so at the time of receipt or at any time afterwards. On any default by the Client, KwikUP may re-allocate any payments previously received and allocated. In the absence of any payment allocation by KwikUP, payment will be deemed to be allocated in such manner as preserves the maximum value of KwikUP’s Purchase Money Security Interest (as defined in the PPSA) in the Goods.
    8. 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 KwikUP nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
    9. Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price, the Client must pay to KwikUP an amount equal to any GST KwikUP must pay for any supply by KwikUP under this or any other agreement 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. KwikUP’s Credit Control Security
    1. KwikUP’s bank account details will never change during the course of a transaction, and KwikUP will never change their bank details via email alone.
    2. In an event where KwikUP wishes to change their bank details, KwikUP will call and speak to the concerned person in your organisation for accounts payable and send an email confirming the phone conversation.
    3. Any payment notification/requests will only be sent from either acounts@kwikup.com.au or sunil@kwikup.com.au or datwani@kwikup.com.au. If any other email is used, please contact KwikUP immediately.
    4. KwikUP may be contactable by the phone number you have saved in your contact list, or by the main office number published on our Website. Do not contact any other unfamiliar phone number whether it is landline or mobile. 
    5. When making any payment larger than $2000, call our company Director Sunil Datwani to confirm KwikUP’s bank account details. His phone number is 0403 485 672, any other number(s) provided should not to be trusted.  
    6. KwikUP does not usually send you files using 3rd party storage such as Drop box or Google drive. When receiving an email from KwikUP which contains any link to the above, please confirm with the sender via the phone before opening.

 

  1. Delivery of Goods and/or Services
    1. Delivery is taken to occur at the time that:
      • the Client or the Client’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Goods at KwikUP’s address; or
      • KwikUP (or KwikUP’s nominated carrier) delivers the Goods to the Client’s nominated address even if the Client is not present at the address.
    2. At KwikUP’s sole discretion, the cost of Delivery is either included in the Price or is in addition to the Price. If an additional cost is payable for Delivery, KwikUP will notify the Client or issue an invoice for any additional cost to the Price.
    3. Any time specified by KwikUP for Delivery of the Goods or performance of the Services is an estimate only. The Client must take Delivery by receipt or collection of the Goods and/or Services whenever they are tendered for Delivery. KwikUP will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Client as a result of Delivery being late. In the event that the Client is unable to take Delivery of the Goods and/or Services as arranged then KwikUP shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery and/or storage.
    4. KwikUP may deliver the Goods, or perform the Services, in separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in this Contract.
  1. Risk
    1. Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods passes to the Client on Delivery and the Client must insure the Goods on or before Delivery.
    2. If any of the Goods are damaged or destroyed following Delivery but prior to ownership passing to the Client, KwikUP is entitled to receive all insurance proceeds payable for the Goods. The production of these terms and conditions by KwikUP is sufficient evidence of KwikUP’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds without the need for any person dealing with KwikUP to make further enquiries.
    3. If the Client requests KwikUP to leave Goods outside KwikUP’s premises for collection or to deliver the Goods to an unattended location, then such Goods shall be left at the Client’s sole risk.
    4. KwikUP shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of any plans, specifications and other information provided by the Client. The Client acknowledges and agrees that in the event that any of this information provided by the Client is inaccurate, KwikUP accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from these inaccurate plans, specifications or other information.
    5. Any advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service provided by KwikUP in relation to Goods or Services supplied is given in good faith, is based on KwikUPs own knowledge and experience and shall be accepted without liability on the part of KwikUP and it shall be the responsibility of the Client to confirm the accuracy and reliability of the same in light of the use to which the Client makes or intends to make of the Goods or Services.
    6. KwikUP shall not be liable for any defect, deterioration and/or damage to the Goods:
      • if the Client does not follow KwikUP recommendations;
      • where Goods are stored off site for extended periods of time as a result of any action/inaction by the Client;
      • resulting from incorrect use and/or installation of the Goods by the Client or any other third party; and
      • where welding, galvanising (or any other heat related process) has caused distortion or any other damage.
  1. Client’s Responsibilities
    1. The Client shall:
      • satisfy itself at commencement that the Goods are suitable for its purpose;
      • use the Goods safely, strictly in accordance with the law, only for its intended use, and in accordance with any manufacturer’s instruction whether supplied by KwikUP or posted on the Goods;
      • ensure that all persons erecting the Goods are suitably instructed in its safe and proper use and where necessary hold a current Certificate of Competency and/or are fully licensed to operate the Goods; and
      • comply with all occupational health and safety laws of Australia relating to the Goods and its operation.
    2. The Client indemnifies KwikUP against, and must pay KwikUP for any losses, liabilities and expenses arising from, any and all claims made to the Client or KwikUP in relation to the Goods after Delivery to the Client of the Goods has occurred pursuant to clause 7 of this Contract.
  1. Compliance with Laws
    1. The Client and KwikUP shall comply with the provisions of all statutes, regulations and bylaws of government, local and other public authorities that may be applicable to the Goods, including any relevant Australian Standards.
    2. The Client shall obtain (at the expense of the Client) all licenses and approvals that may be required for the use of the Goods.
    3. The Client agrees that the site will comply with any work health and safety (WHS) laws relating to the worksite and any other relevant safety standards or legislation.
  1. Title
    1. KwikUP and the Client agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
      • the Client has paid KwikUP all amounts owing to KwikUP; and
      • the Client has met all of its other obligations to KwikUP.
    2. Receipt by KwikUP 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.
    3. 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 KwikUP on request;
      • the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Goods on trust for KwikUP and must pay to KwikUP 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 KwikUP and must pay or deliver the proceeds to KwikUP 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 KwikUP and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to KwikUP as it so directs;
      • the Client irrevocably authorises KwikUP to enter any premises where KwikUP believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods;
      • KwikUP 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 KwikUP;
      • KwikUP may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Client.
  1. PPSA
    1. In this clause, financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPS
    2. Upon assenting to this Contract in writing, the Client acknowledges and agrees that this Contract constitutes 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 KwikUP for Services – that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by KwikUP to the Client.
    3. 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 KwikUP 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 12.3(a)(ii);
      • indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, KwikUP 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 KwikUP;
      • 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 KwikUP;
      • immediately advise KwikUP 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.
    4. KwikUP and the Client agree that sections 96, 115 and 125 of the PPSA do not apply to the security agreement created by the Contract.
    5. The Client waives their rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.
    6. The Client waives their rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.
    7. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by KwikUP, the Client waives their right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.
    8. The Client must unconditionally ratify any actions taken by KwikUP under clauses 3 to 12.5.
    9. Subject to any express provisions to the contrary (including those contained in this clause 12), nothing in this Contract is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.

 

  1. Security and Charge
    1. In consideration of KwikUP 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 this Contract (including, but not limited to, the payment of any money).
    2. The Client consents to a caveat being registered on any real property held by the Client in respect of the charge granted to KwikUP under clause 13.1 of these terms and conditions.
    3. The Client indemnifies KwikUP from and against all KwikUP’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising KwikUP’s rights under this clause.
    4. The Client irrevocably appoints KwikUP and each director of KwikUP as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 13 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.

 

  1. Defects, Warranties and Returns, CCA
    1. The Client must inspect the Goods on Delivery and must within seven (7) days of Delivery notify KwikUP in writing of any evident defect/damage, shortage in quantity, or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client must notify KwikUP of any other alleged defect in the Goods as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Notification must be provided by the Client in in writing and via email to sunil@kwikup.com.au. Upon such notification, the Client must allow KwikUP to inspect the Goods.
    2. 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 the Contract (Non-Excluded Guarantees).
    3. KwikUP acknowledges that nothing in the Contract purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.
    4. Except as expressly set out in the Contract or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, KwikUP makes no warranties or other representations under the Contract including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Goods. KwikUP’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
    5. If the Client is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, KwikUP’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.
    6. If KwikUP is required to replace the Goods under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, KwikUP may refund any money the Client has paid for the Goods but shall not be required to pay costs outside of the Price. Any refund of the Price will be subject to the discretion of KwikUP.
    7. If the Client is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, KwikUP’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 KwikUP at KwikUP’s sole discretion;
      • limited to any warranty to which KwikUP is entitled, if KwikUP did not manufacture the Goods; and
      • otherwise negated absolutely.
    8. Subject to this clause 14, returns will only be accepted provided that:
      • the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 1; and
      • KwikUP has agreed that the Goods are defective; and
      • the Goods are returned at the Client’s cost;
      • the Goods are returned within two weeks or at a time agreed in writing between the Client and KwikUP; ; and
      • the Goods are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.
      • the Goods are returned to the KwikUp warehouse located at 81 Riverstone Parade, Riverstone NSW 2765, at a time that an employee of KwikUP is available take delivery.
    9. Notwithstanding clauses 1 to 14.8 but subject to the CCA, KwikUP 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 KwikUP; and/or
      • fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.
    10. 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 KwikUP 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 KwikUP 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.
    11. KwikUP may in its absolute discretion accept non-defective Goods for return in which case KwikUP may require the Client to pay handling fees of up to ten percent (10%) of the value of the returned Goods plus any freight costs.
    12. Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if KwikUP is required by a law to accept a return then KwikUP will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.
    13. Subject to clause 1, customised, or non-stocklist items or Goods made or ordered to the Client’s specifications are not acceptable for credit or return.
    14. Subject to clause 1, any second hand Goods provided by KwikUP to the Client, following the Client’s inspection, are not acceptable for credit or return.

 

  1. Intellectual Property
    1. All intellectual property rights held by Kwikup (whether registered or unregistered) at present or in the future remain the property of KwikUP.
    2. Any assignment of any intellectual property right held by KwikUP will only be assigned where such assignment is expressed in a written agreement executed by KwikUP.
    3. Where KwikUP has designed, drawn or developed any Goods and/or Services for the Client, then the copyright in any designs and drawings and documents shall remain the property of KwikUP. Under no circumstances may such designs, drawings and documents be used without the express written approval of KwikUP.
    4. The Client warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to KwikUP will not cause KwikUP to infringe any patent, design, trade mark or any other intellectual property right in the execution of the Client’s order, and the Client agrees to indemnify KwikUP against any action taken by a third party against KwikUP in respect of any such infringement.
    5. The Client agrees that KwikUP may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings or Goods which KwikUP has created for the Client.
  1. Default and Consequences of Default
    1. Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue daily from the date when payment of the Price becomes due, until the date of payment in full, at a rate of two and a half percent (2.5%) per calendar month (and at KwikUP’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
    2. If the Client fails to pay the Price when due, all amounts owing by the Client to KwikUP become immediately due and payable, and accrue interest in accordance with clause 16.1.
    3. If the Client owes KwikUP any money, the Client shall indemnify KwikUP from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by KwikUP in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, KwikUP’s contract default fee, and bank dishonour fees).
    4. Further to any other rights or remedies KwikUP may have under this Contract, if a Client has made payment to KwikUP, 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 KwikUP under this clause 16 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.
    5. Without prejudice to KwikUP’s other remedies at law, KwikUP shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to KwikUP shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
      • any money payable to KwikUP becomes overdue, or in KwikUP’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 KwikUP;
      • 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
    1. Without prejudice to any other remedies KwikUP may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under the Contract, KwikUP may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods to the Client. KwikUP will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because KwikUP has exercised its rights under this clause.
    2. KwikUP may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel Delivery of Goods and/or performance of Services at any time before the Goods and/or Services are delivered or performed by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice, KwikUP shall repay to the Client any money paid by the Client for the Goods and/or Services which were not delivered or performed. KwikUP shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
    3. 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 KwikUP as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).
    4. 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 Policy
    1. All emails, documents, images or other recorded information held or used by KwikUP is Personal Information, as defined and referred to in clause 3, and therefore considered Confidential Information. KwikUP acknowledges its obligation in relation to the handling, use, disclosure and processing of Personal Information pursuant to the Privacy Act 1988 (“the Act”) including the Part IIIC of the Act being Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (NDB) and any statutory requirements, where relevant in a European Economic Area (“EEA”), under the EU Data Privacy Laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation “GDPR”) (collectively, “EU Data Privacy Laws”). KwikUP acknowledges that in the event it becomes aware of any data breaches and/or disclosure of the Clients Personal Information, held by KwikUP that may result in serious harm to the Client, KwikUP will notify the Client in accordance with the Act and/or the GDPR. Any release of such Personal Information must be in accordance with the Act and the GDPR (where relevant) and must be approved by the Client by written consent, unless subject to an operation of law.
    2. Notwithstanding clause 1, privacy limitations will extend to KwikUP in respect of Cookies where transactions for purchases/orders transpire directly from the Website. KwikUP agrees to display reference to such Cookies and/or similar tracking technologies, such as pixels and web beacons (if applicable), such technology allows the collection of Personal Information such as the Client’s:
      • IP address, browser, email client type and other similar details;
      • tracking website usage and traffic; and
      • reports are available to KwikUP when KwikUP sends an email to the Client, so KwikUP may collect and review that information (“collectively Personal Information”)

In order to enable / disable the collection of Personal Information by way of Cookies, the Client shall have the right to enable / disable the Cookies first by selecting the option to enable / disable, provided on the website prior to proceeding with a purchase/order via the Website.   

  • The Client agrees for KwikUP to obtain from a credit reporting body (CRB) a credit report containing personal credit information (e.g. name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history) about the Client in relation to credit provided by KwikUP.
  • The Client agrees that KwikUP 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 KwikUP obtaining 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 KwikUP 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.
  • KwikUP 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 3 above;
    • name of the credit provider and that KwikUP 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 KwikUP has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge (e.g. dates of payments);
    • information that, in the opinion of KwikUP, 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 KwikUP:
    • a copy of the Personal Information about the Client retained by KwikUP and the right to request that KwikUP correct any incorrect Personal Information; and
    • that KwikUP does not disclose any Personal Information about the Client for the purpose of direct marketing.
  • KwikUP 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 KwikUP via e-mail. KwikUP 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 www.oaic.gov.au.
  1. Other Applicable Legislation
    1. At KwikUP’s sole discretion, if there are any disputes or claims for unpaid Goods and/or Services then the provisions of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Victoria), Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (New South Wales), Construction Contracts Act 2004 (Western Australia), Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Queensland), Construction Contracts (Security of Payments) Act (Northern Territory of Australia), Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2009 (Tasmania), Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2009 (South Australia) and Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2009 (Australian Capital Territory) may apply.
    2. Nothing in this contract is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any applicable provisions of any of the Acts listed in clause 1 (each as applicable), except to the extent permitted by the relevant Act where applicable.

 

  1. Service of Notices
    1. 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.
    2. 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
    1. If the Client at any time upon or subsequent to entering into the Contract is acting in the capacity of trustee of any trust (“Trust”), then whether or not KwikUP may have notice of the Trust, the Client covenants with KwikUP 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 KwikUP (KwikUP 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
    1. The failure by either party to enforce any provision of the Contract 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 the Contract is subsequently deemed to be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable by a Court, the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Contract shall not be affected, prejudiced or impaired.
    2. These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of the state in which the Goods and/or Services were provided by KwikUP to the Client however, in the event of a dispute that deems necessary for the matter to be referred to a Magistrates or higher Court then jurisdiction will be subject to the courts in the state of New South Wales in which KwikUP has its principal place of business.
    3. Subject to clause 14, KwikUP 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 KwikUP of the Contract (alternatively KwikUP’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods).
    4. KwikUP may licence and/or assign all or any part of its rights and/or obligations under this Contract without the Client’s consent.
    5. The Client cannot licence or assign any right, obligation or other of the Client under the Contract without the written approval of KwikUP.
    6. KwikUP 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 KwikUP’s sub-contractors without the authority of KwikUP.
    7. The Client agrees that KwikUP may amend their general terms and conditions for subsequent future contracts with the Client by disclosing such to 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 KwikUP to provide Goods to the Client.
    8. Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm, global pandemic or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party.
    9. 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.
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