Website Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions are the contract between you and Worth Homes Limited (‘we’, ‘our’, or ‘us’). By visiting or using Our Website, or purchasing Goods from us through direct sales, you agree to be bound by them.

These terms and conditions do not apply to any services we may provide to you. Where we provide services, they will be subject to different terms and conditions which we will issue to you at the time.

These terms and conditions are effective from 10 July 2021.

1.0 Introduction

1. We are Worth Homes Limited. Our registered office is 34 Saxon Road, Crawley, RH10 7SB and our company number is 3406591.
2. We sell goods through our website as a service exclusively to trade and business customers. In using our website and ordering goods from us you confirm acceptance of these terms and that you are a trade or business customer.
3. Please read this agreement carefully and save it. If you do not agree with it, you should leave Our Website immediately.
4. We do not sell Goods to consumers by any means or channel, Goods sold on our Website, on third party marketplaces or any other means outside the scope of a contract for services are only undertaken with trade or business customers who have registered an account with us.
5. By placing an order on Our Website, or agreeing to purchase Goods direct, you are confirming you have read and understood our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, and further assert that you are registering a trade account. Consumers are not permitted to open trade accounts and by opening such account you assert that you are not a consumer.

2.0 Definitions

In this agreement:

1. “Carrier” - means any person or business contracted by us to carry Goods from us to you.
2. “Content” - means any content in any form published on Our Website by us or any third party with our consent.
3. “Goods” - means any of the goods or equipment we offer for sale on Our Website, or, if the context requires, goods we sell to you.
4. “Our Website” - means any website of ours, and includes all web pages controlled by us.
5. “You” - means anyone who uses Our Website or purchases Goods from us.

3.0 Interpretation

In this agreement unless the context otherwise requires:

1. A reference to a person is a reference to one or more individuals, whether or not formally in partnership, or to a corporation, government body, or other association or organisation.
2. These terms and conditions apply to all supplies of Goods by us to any trade or business customer. They prevail over any terms proposed by you.
3. Any agreement by any party not to do or omit to do something includes an obligation not to allow some other person to do or omit to do that same thing;
4. Except where stated otherwise, any obligation of any person arising from this agreement may be performed by any other person;
5. In this agreement references to a party include references to a person to whom those rights and obligations are transferred or passed as a result of a merger, division, reconstruction or other re-organisation involving that party.
6. The headings to the paragraphs and schedules (if any) to this agreement do not affect the interpretation;
7. A reference to an act or regulation includes new law of substantially the same intent as that act or regulation.
8. In any indemnity, a reference to costs or expenses shall be construed as including the estimated cost of management time of the indemnified party, such cost calculated as £50 per hour.
9. These terms and conditions apply in any event to you as a buyer or prospective buyer of our Goods and so far as the context allows, to you as a visitor to Our Website.
10. This agreement is made only in the English language. If there is any conflict in meaning between the English language version of this agreement and any version or translation of this agreement in any other language, the English language version shall prevail.

4.0 Our contract with you

1. This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous agreements and understandings between the parties.
2. Each party acknowledges that, in entering into this agreement, he does not rely on any representation, warranty, information or document or other term not forming part of this agreement.
3. If you use Our Website in any way and make an order on behalf of another person you warrant that you have full authority to do so and you accept personal responsibility for every act or omission by you.
4. Because we rely on our suppliers, we do not guarantee that Goods advertised on Our Website are available. We may change these terms from time to time. The terms that apply to you are those posted here on Our Website on the day you order Goods.
5. The price of Goods may be changed by us at any time. We will never change a price so as to affect the price charged to you at the time when you buy those Goods.
6. If in future, you buy Goods from us under any arrangement which does not involve your payment via Our Website; these terms still apply so far as they can be applied.
7. We only sell the Goods in the UK. We may refuse to deliver the Goods if you live in a country other than the UK.

5.0 Acceptance of your order

1. Your order is an offer to buy from us. Nothing that we do or say will amount to any acceptance of that offer until we actually dispatch the Goods to you.
2. At any time before the Goods are despatched, we may decline to supply the Goods to you without giving any reason.
3. If we do not have all of the Goods you order in stock, we may offer you alternatives. If this happens you may:
   1. Accept the alternatives we offer;
   2. Cancel all or part of your order.

6.0 Price and payment

1. The price payable for the Goods that you order is clearly set out on Our Website and included in the order acknowledgement.
2. If you are ordering Goods direct, and not through Our Website, the price payable will be set out in the quotation we send you.
3. It is possible that the price may have increased from that posted on Our Website. If that happens, we will not despatch the Goods until you have confirmed that you wish to buy at the new price.
4. Prices shown on the website exclude value added tax (“VAT”). VAT will be added to the total cost of your order including delivery at checkout. 
5. We only accept payment for your order through bank transfer to our Lloyds Bank business account. Our account details will be provided on the order acknowledgement which will be emailed to you once you have completed checkout.
6. Bank charges by the receiving bank on payments to us will be borne by us. All other charges relating to payment will be borne by you.
7. If, by mistake, we have under-priced Goods, we will not be liable to supply those Goods to you at the stated price, provided that we notify you before we despatch it to you.
8. The price of the Goods does not include the delivery charge which will be charged at the rates applicable at the date you place your order and which will be displayed on a page of Our Website before we ask you to pay.
9. If we owe you money (for this or any other reason), we will credit your bank account, once you have provided account details, as soon as reasonably practicable but in any event no later than 14 days from the date when we accept that repayment is due.

7.0 Security of your bank details

1. We take care to make Our Website safe for you to use.
2. Bank payments are not processed through pages controlled by us.
3. If we use any online payment service providers they will encrypt your bank account details in a secure environment.
4. We do not routinely retain your payment details on our systems. 

8.0 Delivery

1. We aim to deliver Goods as soon as possible, and in most cases within 7 days, but reserve the right to deliver goods within 30 days from the day you place an order to purchase the Goods.
2. Deliveries will be made by the Carrier to the address stipulated in your order. You must ensure that someone is present to accept the delivery.
3. If we are not able to deliver your Goods within 30 days of the date of your order, we shall notify you by e-mail to arrange another date for delivery.
4. We may deliver the Goods in instalments if they are not all available at the same time for delivery.
5. Goods are sent at our risk until signed for by you or by any other person at the address you have given to us.
6. All Goods must be signed for on delivery by an adult aged 18 years or over. If no one of that age is at the address when the delivery is attempted the Goods may be retained by the driver. When your Goods arrive, it is important that you check immediately the condition and quantity. If your Goods have been damaged in transit, you must refuse the delivery and immediately contact us so that we may dispatch a replacement quickly and minimise your inconvenience.
7. Signing "Unchecked", "Not Checked" or similar is not acceptable.
8. Goods are usually sent by post. We will send you a message by email to tell you when we have despatched your order and, if applicable, provide you with the Carriers tracking information.
9. If we agree with you to deliver on a particular day or at a particular time, we will do our best to comply. But no time given is to be treated as contractual. We are not liable to you for any expense or inconvenience you incur on account of delayed delivery or non-delivery.
10. Some Goods will be delivered direct from the manufacturer/supplier who may contact you to arrange delivery. When delivery of the Goods has been arranged directly with the manufacturer/supplier, you will be subject to the manufacturer's delivery policy.
11. Some Goods are so large and heavy that delivery times may be slightly longer. In this case, approximate delivery dates will be given when you place your order.
12. Time for delivery specified on the order, if any, is an estimate only and time shall not be of the essence.

9.0 Goods returned

These provisions apply if you buy from us. The following rules apply to return the faulty Goods:

1. We do not accept returns unless there was a defect in the Goods at the time of purchase, or we have agreed in correspondence that you may return them.
2. Before you return the Goods to us, please carefully re-read the instructions and check that you have assembled it correctly and complied with any provisions relating to the power supply, plugs and sockets.
3. The Goods must be returned to us as soon as any defect is discovered but not later than 14 days.
4. So far as possible, Goods should be returned:
   1. With both Goods and all packaging as far as possible in their original condition;
   2. Securely wrapped;
   3. Including our order confirmation or supplier’s delivery slip
   4. At your risk and cost.
   5. You must tell us by email message to webshop@worthhomes.co.uk that you would like to return Goods, specifying exactly what Goods and when purchased, and giving full details of the defect or other reason for return. We will then issue a returns note. If you send Goods to us without a returns note, we may not be able to identify sufficient details to enable us to deal with your return.
   6. In returning faulty Goods please enclose with it a note clearly stating the fault and when it arises or arose.
   7. Most of the Goods are covered by the manufacturer's guarantee for a minimum of 12 months and, in some cases, up to 2 years. Please first check any connections, plugs, fuses, batteries and, if relevant, correctly functioning software configurations and also the manufacturer's operation and use instructions.
   8. If we agree that the Goods are faulty, we will:
      1. Refund the cost of return carriage;
      2. Repair or replace the Goods as we choose.
   9. If we repair or replace the Goods, you have no additional claim against us either under this agreement or by statute or common law, in respect of the defect.

10.0 Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Regulations 2013

1. These regulations provide that suppliers of equipment must allow purchasers to return their waste equipment free of charge.
2. Our obligation is to take back from you any electronic or electrical product when you buy a replacement product for similar use.
3. If you wish to take advantage of this service, you must return your waste item within 28 days of buying your new one. You must pay the carriage cost to us.

11.0 Disclaimers

1. The law differs from one country to another. This paragraph applies so far as the applicable law allows.
2. All implied conditions, warranties and terms are excluded from this agreement. If in any jurisdiction an implied condition, warranty or term cannot be excluded, then this sub paragraph shall be deemed to be reduced in effect, only to the extent necessary to release that specific condition, warranty or term.
3. We make no representation or warranty for:
   1. The quality of the Goods;
   2. Any implied warranty or condition as to merchantability or fitness of the Goods for a particular purpose;
   3. The correspondence of the Goods with any description;
   4. The adequacy or appropriateness of the Goods for your purpose.
4. We claim no expert knowledge in any subject. We disclaim any obligation or liability to you arising directly or indirectly from information you take from Our Website.
5. We shall not be liable to you for any loss or expense arising out of or in connection with your use of Our Website, which is indirect or consequential loss, or economic loss or other loss of turnover, profits, business or goodwill. This applies whether in an action of contract, negligence or otherwise, even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable or we knew you might incur it.
6. We make no representation or warranty and accept no responsibility in law for:
   1. Accuracy of any Content or the impression or effect it gives;
   2. Delivery of Content, material or any message;
   3. Privacy of any transmission;
   4. Any act or omission of any person or the identity of any person who introduces themselves to you through Our Website;
   5. Any aspect or characteristic of any goods or services advertised on Our Website;
7. Our Website includes Content Posted by third parties. We are not responsible for any such Content. If you come across any Content which offends you, please contact us via the “Contact us” page on Our Website.
8. We will do all we can to maintain access to Our Website, but it may be necessary for us to suspend all or part of our service for repairs, maintenance or other good reasons. We may do so without telling you first.
9. You agree that in any circumstances when we may become liable to you, the limit of our liability is the amount you have paid us in the immediately preceding 12 month period for the Goods concerned.
10. This paragraph (and any other paragraph which excludes or restricts our liability or provides an indemnity to us) applies to our directors, officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and affiliated companies, as well as to us. Any of them may enforce this provision under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
11. If you become aware of any breach of any term of this agreement by any person, please tell us by email at webshop@worthhomes.co.uk
12. Nothing in this agreement excludes liability for a party's fraud.

12.0 Your account with us

1. You agree that you have provided, and will continue to provide accurate, up to date, and complete information about yourself. We need this information to provide you with the Goods.
2. When ordering Goods through Our Website an account will be created for you to place orders and track progress of your orders. To keep your account safe we will send a secure link to your registered email, which you will need to access your account.
3. If you use Our Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for preventing any unauthorised person from using your account.
4. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You should tell us immediately if you believe some person has accessed your account without your authority and, if applicable, also log in to your account and change your password.
5. You agree that in using Our Website, including registering an account, you are doing so exclusively as a trade or business customer.

13.0 How we handle your content

1. Our privacy policy is strong and precise and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018. It can be found on our Privacy Policy page.
2. If you Post Content to any public area of Our Website it becomes available in the public domain. We have no control who sees it or what anyone does with it.
3. Even if access to your text is behind a user registration it remains effectively in the public domain because someone has only to register and log in, to access it. You should therefore avoid Posting unnecessary confidential information.
4. Posting content of any sort does not change your ownership of the copyright in it. We have no claim over it and we will not protect your rights for you.
5. You understand that you are personally responsible for your breach of someone else’s intellectual property rights, defamation, or any law, which may occur as a result of any Content having been Posted by you.
6. You accept all risk and responsibility for determining whether any Content is in the public domain and not confidential.
7. Please notify us of any security breach or unauthorised use of your account.

14.0 Removal of offensive content

1. For the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph is addressed to any person who comes on Our Website for any purpose.
2. We are under no obligation to monitor or record the activity of any customer for any purpose, nor do we assume any responsibility to monitor or police Internet-related activities. However, we may do so without notice to you and without giving you a reason.
3. If you are offended by any Content, the following procedure applies:
   1. Your claim or complaint must be submitted to us in the form available on Our Website, or contain the same information as that requested in our form. It must be sent to us by post or email.
   2. We shall remove the offending Content as soon as we are reasonably able;
   3. After we receive notice of a claim or complaint, we shall investigate so far as we alone decide;
4. We may re-instate the Content about which you have complained or not.
5. In respect of any complaint made by you or any person on your behalf, whether using our form of complaint or not, you now irrevocably grant to us a licence to publish the complaint and all ensuing correspondence and communication, without limit.
6. You now agree that if any complaint is made by you frivolously or vexatiously you will repay us the cost of our investigation including legal fees, if any.

15.0 Security of our website

If you violate Our Website we shall take legal action against you.

You now agree that you will not, and will not allow any other person to:

1. Modify, copy, or cause damage or unintended effect to any portion of Our Website, or any software used within it.
2. Link to Our Website in any way that would cause the appearance or presentation of the site to be different from what would be seen by a user who accessed the site by typing the URL into a standard browser;
3. Download any part of Our Website, without our express written consent;
4. Collect or use any product listings, descriptions, or prices;
5. Collect or use any information obtained from or about Our Website or the Content except as intended by this agreement;
6. Aggregate, copy or duplicate in any manner any of the Content or information available from Our Website, other than as permitted by this agreement or as is reasonably necessary for your use of Our Website;
7. Share with a third party any login credentials to Our Website.
8. Despite the above terms, we now grant a licence to you to create a hyperlink to Our Website for the purpose of promoting an interest common to both of us. You can do this without specific permission. This licence is conditional upon you not portraying us or any product or service in a false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise offensive manner. You may not use any logo or other proprietary graphic or trademark of ours as part of the link without our express written consent.

16.0 Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us against all costs, claims and expense arising directly or indirectly from:

1. Your failure to comply with the law of any country;
2. Your breach of this agreement;
3. Any act, neglect or default by any agent, employee, licensee or customer of yours;
4. A contractual claim arising from your use of the Goods;
5. A breach of the intellectual property rights of any person.

17.0 Intellectual Property

1. We will defend the intellectual property rights in connection with our Goods and Our Website, including copyright in the Content whether provided by us or by any other content provider (including copyright in: text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data, and software).
2. Except as set out below, you may not copy, modify, publish, transmit, transfer or sell, reproduce, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, or in any way exploit any of the Content, in whole or in part.
3. You may not use our name or logos or trademarks or any other Content on any website of yours or that of any other person.
4. Subject to the other terms of this agreement, you may download or copy Content only for your own personal use, provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices contained in it. You may not store electronically any significant portion of any Content.

18.0 Dispute resolution

The following terms apply in the event of a dispute between the parties:

1. If you are not happy with our services or have any complaint then you must tell us by email message to [email address or an updated address which you will find on Our Website].
2. If a dispute is not settled, we hope you will agree to attempt to resolve it by engaging in good faith with us in a process of mediation or alternative dispute resolution.

19.0 Miscellaneous matters

1. When we communicate with you we do so by email. You agree that email communications are contractually binding in the same way as properly signed and dated paper sent by post.
2. Where we provide goods or services without specific charge to you, then it (or they) is deemed to be provided free of charge, and not to be associated with any other Goods for which a charge is made. Accordingly, there is neither contractual nor other obligation upon us in respect of those goods or that service.
3. If any term or provision of this agreement is at any time held by any jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, then it shall be treated as changed or reduced, only to the extent minimally necessary to bring it within the laws of that jurisdiction and to prevent it from being void and it shall be binding in that changed or reduced form. Subject to that, each provision shall be interpreted as severable and shall not in any way affect any other of these terms.
4. The rights and obligations of the parties set out in this agreement shall pass to any permitted successor in title.
5. No failure or delay by any party to exercise any right, power or remedy will operate as a waiver of it nor indicate any intention to reduce that or any other right in the future.
6. Any communication to be served on either party by the other shall be sent by first class post or recorded delivery. If sent by post to the correct address it shall be deemed to be delivered within 72 hours of posting.
7. This agreement does not give any right to any third party under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 or otherwise.
8. Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance of this agreement which is caused by circumstances beyond his reasonable control, including any labour dispute between a party and its employees.
9. In the event of any conflict between any term of this agreement and the provisions of the articles of a limited company or any comparable document intended to regulate any other corporate or collective body, then the terms of this agreement shall prevail.
10. The validity, construction and performance of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and you agree that any dispute arising from it shall be litigated only in that country.