Terms of service

 

SUPPLIER QUALITY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1. In these Terms and Conditions, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings set out below:

  • "Agreement" means the contract between Steak Fuel and the Supplier for the supply of Goods, incorporating these Terms and Conditions.

  • "Goods" means all products, materials, and items supplied by the Supplier to Steak Fuel under any purchase order.

  • "Quality Standards" means the specifications, performance criteria, safety requirements, and quality benchmarks agreed in writing between the parties, or as set out in the relevant purchase order.

  • "Supplier" means the entity or individual supplying Goods to Steak Fuel.

  • "Steak Fuel" means Steak Fuel (the purchasing entity).

2. APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
2.1. These Supplier Quality Terms and Conditions ("Terms") apply to all orders placed by Steak Fuel with the Supplier.
2.2. By accepting a purchase order, processing an order, or delivering Goods to Steak Fuel, the Supplier is deemed to have accepted these Terms in their entirety.
2.3. These Terms shall prevail over any terms and conditions contained in the Supplier’s quotation, acknowledgment, or invoice, unless expressly agreed otherwise in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Steak Fuel.

3. QUALITY OBLIGATIONS
3.1. The Supplier warrants and undertakes that all Goods delivered to Steak Fuel shall:

  • (a) Conform strictly to the agreed Quality Standards;

  • (b) Be free from defects in material, workmanship, and design;

  • (c) Be fit for the intended purpose as communicated by Steak Fuel; and

  • (d) Comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

4. INSPECTION AND REJECTION RIGHTS
4.1. Steak Fuel reserves the right, acting reasonably, to inspect, test, and examine all Goods upon delivery.
4.2. Steak Fuel shall have a reasonable period (not less than [Insert Number, e.g., 5] business days) from the date of delivery to reject any Goods that fail to meet the Quality Standards.
4.3. In the event of rejection, Steak Fuel shall notify the Supplier in writing, specifying the reasons for non-conformance. Rejected Goods shall be held at the Supplier’s risk and expense.

5. REMEDIES FOR NON-CONFORMING GOODS
5.1. Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to Steak Fuel, if Goods are rejected for non-conformance, Steak Fuel may, at its sole discretion:

  • (a) Require the Supplier to replace the rejected Goods at the Supplier’s own cost and expense within a specified timeframe; or

  • (b) Refuse payment for the non-conforming Goods in full or in part.
    5.2. Recovery of Losses. The Supplier shall indemnify and hold Steak Fuel harmless against all direct losses, damages, costs, and expenses reasonably incurred by Steak Fuel as a result of the supply of non-conforming Goods. Such losses shall include, but are not limited to:

  • (i) Wasted raw materials and stock;

  • (ii) Additional labour and handling costs;

  • (iii) Packaging and shipping costs for replacements;

  • (iv) Customer refunds, chargebacks, and compensations;

  • (v) Costs associated with expedited replacement production; and

  • (vi) Other reasonable direct business losses.

6. PAYMENT AND OFFSET
6.1. Steak Fuel reserves the right to withhold payment for any Goods that are subject to a quality dispute.
6.2. Steak Fuel further reserves the right to offset any amounts owed to the Supplier against any losses or costs recoverable by Steak Fuel under Clause 5.2.

7. NO WAIVER
7.1. The failure of Steak Fuel to enforce any provision of these Terms, or to inspect Goods upon delivery, shall not constitute a waiver of its rights to enforce such provisions in the future, nor shall it affect Steak Fuel’s right to reject subsequent deliveries.

8. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
8.1. These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., England and Wales].
8.2. The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction] shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any such dispute or claim.

9. SEVERABILITY
9.1. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Supplier acknowledges that by fulfilling any order from Steak Fuel, it agrees to be bound by the above Terms and Conditions.