What This Document Covers
- Definitions
- Our Agreement With You
- Delivery
- Ownership
- Services
- Property Survey
- Installation
- Product Guarantee
- Pricing and Payment
- Our Responsibility To You
- Ending The Agreement
- Events Beyond Our Control
- Additional Terms
- Accepting These Terms
1. Definitions
- Event Beyond Our Control: Any situation outside our reasonable control (explained in section 12)
- GGF: Glass and Glazing Federation (we are members)
- Goods: The products listed in your order
- Guarantee Document: The warranty document attached to these terms
- Order: Your request for our products and/or services
- Services: The work we will do for you as listed in your order
- Subject Property: The building where installation will take place
- Terms: This document
- We/Our/Us: Oakview Windows and Doors Ltd
- You/Your: The customer named in the order
2. Our Agreement With You
- These terms apply to all goods and services we provide you
- Please check your order details carefully before confirming
- Your order isn’t accepted until we send you written confirmation
- This agreement is our complete understanding—no other promises apply
- We mainly serve the UK mainland and don’t guarantee service elsewhere
- Product images are for illustration only—actual products may vary slightly
- You are responsible for any legal issues arising from specifications you provide
- We may need to change product specifications to meet regulations
3. Delivery
- Delivery means either us bringing goods to you or you collecting them
- We only deliver within UK mainland
- We’ll provide an estimated delivery date after receiving your deposit
- We’re only responsible for delivering to the nearest access point of your address
- If we miss a delivery, our responsibility is limited to the difference in cost between our goods and similar replacement goods
- If you miss a delivery, we’ll try again but may charge storage costs
- After 10 working days, we may resell goods you haven’t accepted
4. Ownership
- We own the goods until you’ve paid in full
- Until then, you must:
- Store them separately from other items
- Keep identifying marks intact
- Keep them in good condition and insured
- Tell us if your financial situation changes
- You may resell them in normal business operations, but you become the seller
- If your financial situation changes, your right to sell them ends
5. Our Services
- We’ll provide services from the start date until the completion date in your order
- We’ll try to finish on time but delays may happen due to circumstances beyond our control
- We need certain information from you; if not provided, we may charge extra or delay work
- We may need to suspend services for technical issues or improvements
- If you don’t pay, we may suspend services
- If we design goods for you, we own all intellectual property rights
6. Property Survey
- We may need to survey your property before accepting your order
- If you order goods without installation, you’re responsible for ensuring measurements are correct
7. Installation
- We’ll provide an estimated installation start date
- We’ll install according to relevant regulations and standards
- Our installers may discover additional work needed that wasn’t apparent earlier
- You must clear the areas where installation will take place
- Our liability for property damage is limited to £5,000
8. Product Guarantee
- We guarantee products as described in the Guarantee Document
- The guarantee starts from delivery or installation completion
- Our guarantee doesn’t cover:
- Normal wear and tear
- Accidental damage
- Misuse or neglect
- Condensation issues
- Weather damage
- Installation issues
- Changes you make
- Minor glass imperfections
- You must report defects within 28 days
- The guarantee is void if:
- You don’t maintain the products properly
- You use them outside recommended conditions
- You haven’t paid in full
- They’re installed outside UK mainland
- We may repair, replace, or refund defective components at our discretion
- If we visit and find no defect, we may charge a call-out fee
9. Price and Payment
- The price is set in your order but may change until we accept it
- Prices exclude VAT unless stated otherwise
- Delivery costs are usually shown separately
- If we find a pricing error, we’ll contact you
- Payment is required in advance unless we agree otherwise
- We may increase prices due to factors beyond our control
10. Our Liability To You
- We don’t limit our liability for:
- Death or injury caused by our negligence
- Fraud
- Product title and ownership issues
- Defective products under Consumer Protection Act
- Otherwise, we’re not liable for:
- Loss of profit
- Indirect losses
- Our total liability won’t exceed what you paid for goods/services
11. Ending The Agreement
- Either party may end the agreement immediately if the other:
- Breaks the agreement and doesn’t fix it within 28 days
- Has financial problems
- Stops business operations
- We may end the agreement if you don’t pay on time
- We may need to cancel before delivery due to events beyond our control
- If we cancel, we’ll refund any advance payments
- When the agreement ends:
- You must pay outstanding invoices immediately
- You must return any unpaid goods
- Legal rights existing before termination remain valid
12. Events Beyond Our Control
- These include strikes, pandemics, utility failures, natural disasters, etc.
- We’re not responsible for delays caused by such events
- If these events prevent us from providing goods/services for over 4 weeks, we may cancel the agreement
13. Additional Terms
- We may transfer our rights and duties to others; you may not without our permission
- Official notices must be in writing to registered addresses
- If any part of this agreement becomes invalid, the rest remains valid
- Not enforcing rights doesn’t mean giving them up
- This agreement doesn’t create a partnership
- Except for the guarantee, third parties can’t enforce these terms
- Changes to these terms must be in writing
- This agreement is governed by English and Welsh law
14. Acceptance
By signing, you confirm you’ve read and accept these terms and conditions.