1. Definitions
1.1 “Company” refers to Nova Onda Pty Ltd trading as Avenida Australia, ABN 34 679 468 985, its subsidiaries, successors or assigns.
1.2 “Customer” means any person, firm or company purchasing goods or services from the Company.
1.3 “Goods” means all items supplied by the Company to the Customer, including equipment, machinery and consumables.
1.4 “Services” means any labour, consultancy, procurement, supply or related services provided by the Company to the Customer.
1.5 “Order” means any request or agreement by the Customer to purchase Goods or Services from the Company.
1.6 “Terms” refers to these Terms of Trade, as amended from time to time.
2. General
2.1 These Terms apply to all Goods and Services supplied by the Company to the Customer unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2.2 Any variation to these Terms must be agreed in writing by the Company.
2.3 The Customer acknowledges and accepts these Terms by placing an Order, accepting a quote, making payment or otherwise instructing the Company to proceed.
2.4 The Company reserves the right to refuse service, terminate agreements or suspend supply where reasonably required to protect its business interests.
3. Orders and Quotations
3.1 All quotations provided by the Company are valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise stated.
3.2 The Company reserves the right to withdraw or amend a quotation before acceptance.
3.3 An Order is not binding until confirmed by the Company in writing.
3.4 The Company may decline, in whole or in part, any Order at its discretion, including where the Customer has outstanding debts or poses a credit risk.
4. Pricing and Payment Terms
4.1 All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and are exclusive of GST unless otherwise stated.
4.2 The Customer agrees to pay all invoices within 7, 14 or 30 days as stated in the relevant quote, invoice or written agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4.3 Payment must be made by electronic funds transfer, direct deposit or another method agreed by the Company.
4.4 The Company reserves the right to charge interest at 2% per month, compounded monthly, on overdue invoices.
4.5 If the Customer disputes an invoice, they must notify the Company in writing within 7 days of the invoice date, specifying the reasons for the dispute.
4.6 The Customer is responsible for all bank fees and charges related to payments.
4.7 The Company may recover all collection costs, including legal fees and debt recovery charges, incurred in recovering overdue amounts.
5. Delivery and Risk
5.1 Delivery dates provided by the Company are estimates only and are not binding unless expressly agreed in writing.
5.2 The Company is not liable for delays in delivery caused by external factors beyond its reasonable control.
5.3 Risk in the Goods passes to the Customer upon delivery.
5.4 The Customer must inspect all Goods upon delivery and notify the Company of any discrepancies within 48 hours.
5.5 The Company reserves the right to refuse delivery or suspend further supply if the Customer has outstanding debts.
6. Title and Retention of Ownership
6.1 Title in the Goods remains with the Company until full payment is received.
6.2 Until payment is made, the Customer must store Goods separately and ensure they are clearly identifiable as the Company’s property where practical.
6.3 The Company may enter the Customer’s premises, or any premises where the Goods are located, to recover Goods if payment is not made in accordance with these Terms, subject to applicable law.
6.4 The Customer grants the Company a security interest over all Goods supplied, including a security interest that may be registered under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth).
7. Warranties and Liability
7.1 The Company will comply with applicable guarantees, warranties and obligations under Australian Consumer Law where those obligations apply.
7.2 To the extent permitted by law, the Company’s liability is limited to replacing, repairing or refunding the cost of the relevant Goods or Services.
7.3 The Company is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including loss of profit, business interruption, loss of opportunity or delay-related loss, except to the extent such liability cannot be excluded by law.
7.4 The Customer agrees to indemnify the Company against claims, losses, damages or costs arising from misuse of Goods, incorrect use, unlawful use, site conditions, operational decisions or failure to comply with these Terms.
8. Returns and Cancellations
8.1 Returns are only accepted within 14 days of delivery, subject to prior written approval by the Company.
8.2 Goods must be returned in original condition, with all packaging intact, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
8.3 The Customer is responsible for all return freight costs unless the return is due to a fault of the Company.
8.4 Orders for custom-made, specially procured, project-specific or non-stock Goods cannot be cancelled or returned unless the Company agrees in writing.
9. Force Majeure
9.1 The Company is not liable for failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, strikes, government actions, supplier delays, transport delays, shortages, breakdowns, industrial action or other events outside the Company’s control.
10. Default and Termination
10.1 If the Customer fails to pay an invoice by the due date, the Company may suspend or cancel future Orders.
10.2 The Company may terminate any agreement immediately if the Customer becomes insolvent, breaches these Terms or fails to remedy a breach within a reasonable timeframe after notice.
10.3 Termination does not affect the Company’s right to recover outstanding amounts.
10.4 The Company reserves the right to report late payments and defaults to credit reporting agencies where lawful and appropriate.
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 In the event of a dispute, the parties must first attempt to resolve the matter in good faith.
11.2 If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute may be referred to mediation before legal proceedings are commenced, unless urgent relief or debt recovery action is required.
11.3 The Customer agrees to indemnify the Company for reasonable legal costs and recovery costs incurred in enforcing these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
12. Governing Law
12.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of Western Australia.
12.2 The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.
13. Privacy and Confidentiality
13.1 The Company will handle personal and business information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws where relevant.
13.2 Confidential information shared between the Company and the Customer must not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except where required by law.
13.3 The Customer agrees not to use any confidential business, pricing or supply information of the Company for competitive purposes.
14. Variation of Terms
14.1 The Company reserves the right to update or amend these Terms from time to time.
14.2 Any changes may be notified to the Customer by email or published on the Company’s website.
15. Severability
15.1 If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, it does not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
By engaging in business with Avenida Australia, the Customer acknowledges and agrees to abide by these Terms of Trade.