Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade Policy 

At Pacific Coast Marine & Diesel 2024 Ltd, our Terms of Trade set out the conditions under which we supply our products and services.

For full legal wording, please download the official PDF here.

Summary of Key Terms

This summary is provided for convenience only. Please refer to the full PDF for legally binding terms.

Orders & Delivery

• Orders must be accepted by us before they are binding.
• Delivery dates are estimates only.
• Products can be collected from our premises or delivered to your nominated address.
• Risk passes to you once products are delivered or collected.

Products

• Products may be supplied in instalments.
• Second-hand products are supplied “as-is” with no warranty.
• Customers must check products on delivery and notify us promptly of any defects.

Price & Payment

• Prices are based on our current rates, quotes, or invoices (exclusive of GST).
• Additional charges may apply for freight, insurance, installation, or duties.
• Payment is due on delivery or within 7 days of invoice (unless stated otherwise).
• Late payments may incur 2.5% monthly interest plus recovery costs.
• We retain ownership of products until full payment is received.

Warranties & Liability

• Products and services are warranted free from material defects in workmanship.
• No liability for misuse, minor deviations, or defects caused by third parties.
• Liability is limited to repair, replacement, or re-supply of the product/service.
• We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss (e.g. lost profits).

Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA)

• If products or services are acquired for business purposes, the CGA does not apply.
• Customers reselling in trade must also contract out of the CGA in their agreements.

Health & Safety / Privacy

• Both parties must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• We may collect and share personal information as needed to supply products and services, in line with the Privacy Act 2020.

Dispute Resolution

• Disputes must first be discussed in good faith by both parties.
• If unresolved, issues may be escalated to senior management before court action.

General

• These terms are governed by New Zealand law (courts of Thames jurisdiction).
• We may subcontract, assign, or vary terms where required.
• We are not liable for events outside our control (e.g. natural disasters, pandemics).