Registered Office: Duchess Works, Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PB. Company Registration No. 16820558. Issued January 2026.)
1. Definitions1.1 “Company” – DC 1888 China Limited (Company Number 16820558).1.2 “Customer” – the customer of the Company.1.3 “Contract” – any contract entered into for the supply of Goods by the Company to the Customer.1.4 “Goods” – any goods forming the subject matter of any Contract, including services and any goods belonging to the Customer on which the Company performs services.
2. Quotations, Contracts and VariationsQuotations may be altered or withdrawn at any time.
No order is binding until accepted in writing.
These conditions override any Customer terms.
Acceptance of delivery = acceptance of these conditions.
Contracts supersede all prior communications unless expressly confirmed.
Amendments require written agreement signed by a director.
Accepted orders cannot be cancelled without written agreement; Customer indemnifies Company for all resulting losses.
3. PricesPrices exclude VAT, delivery, packaging, taxes, duties.
Prices are those ruling at date of despatch unless agreed otherwise.
Company may add applicable taxes/duties or invoice separately.
Company may change prices at any time.
4. PaymentPayment due 30 days from end of month of invoice, without deduction.
Company may require advance payment if Customer’s financial position is doubtful.
Interest on overdue amounts: 2% over base rate, daily, compounded monthly.
Customer pays all legal costs for recovery.
Company may suspend delivery until satisfactory payment is tendered.
If Customer defaults, all sums for delivered or prepared goods become immediately due.
5. Delivery, Risk and PerformanceDelivery occurs when goods are made available at Company’s works or agreed point.
Customer responsible for off‑loading.
Incoterms apply for exports.
Company not liable for delays; delays do not permit repudiation.
Failure to take delivery allows Company to store goods at Customer’s risk and charge costs.
Company may deliver in instalments.
Customer must ensure safe access for Company representatives when working on Customer premises.
6. TitleTitle remains with Company until full payment for all goods/services is received.
Customer holds goods as bailee; must identify goods as Company property.
Company may repossess goods at any time before title passes.
Company may enter premises to inspect or repossess.
Company may sue for price even if title has not passed.
Company transfers only the title it possesses.
7. Lost or Damaged GoodsCompany will replace, repair, or credit missing/damaged goods if notified within required timeframes.
No liability unless written notice given within 28 working days of receipt (or carrier time limits for transit damage).
8. Warranty12‑month warranty for defects in materials, workmanship, or design.
Company may replace, repair, re-perform, or credit invoice value.
No liability for misuse, improper installation, excessive wear, Customer‑supplied specifications, continued use after defect notice, or removal/refitting costs.
9. ClaimsClaims require written notice, investigation access, evidence, and return of goods if requested.
Customer must have paid all invoices due before claim date.
Replaced items belong to Company.
Goods without claims are deemed accepted.
10. Extent of LiabilityCompany’s liability excludes all consequential loss (profits, revenue, downtime, goodwill).
Liability limited to invoice price.
Proceedings must begin within 12 months of awareness of facts.
Claims for one item do not permit rejection of others.
11. Termination or SuspensionCompany may suspend or terminate if Customer defaults, becomes insolvent, or enters arrangements with creditors.
No waiver by indulgence.
12. Force MajeureCompany not liable for delays caused by events beyond its control.
13. Tests and StandardsIf Customer fails to attend tests at Company premises, results are deemed accepted.
If Customer fails to permit tests at their premises, tests are deemed successful.
14. Intellectual PropertyCustomer may use Company IP only for designated goods/services.
Customer assigns rights built up through use.
Company handles IP claims; Customer must notify and assist.
15. Proprietary InformationCustomer must protect confidential information.
Does not apply to information already possessed or public.
16. GeneralWork on Customer materials is at Customer’s risk; Company not responsible for defects arising from work.
Marketing materials do not form part of contract unless incorporated.
Company may update specifications without notice.
No liability for performance figures unless agreed.
Advice only binding if given in writing by authorised person.
Customer indemnifies Company for issues arising from Customer-supplied specifications, materials, or IP infringements.
Customer may not assign rights without consent.
Company may subcontract.
Company has lien over goods for unpaid sums.
Customer responsible for import licences.
Customer must treat contract information as confidential.
17. Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999No third party rights under the Act.
18. Credit ChecksCustomer authorises credit checks; agencies may share information for credit/fraud prevention.
19. Law, Jurisdiction and ConstructionEnglish law applies; English courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
Parties must attempt resolution before legal action.
Headings do not affect interpretation.
20. NoticesNotices must be in writing in English.
Hand delivery: effective on delivery.
Registered post: effective after 2 working days (7 for overseas).
Email: effective next working day .