PURCHASING FROM GLOBAL SOURCING WORLD LTD
1. DEFINITIONS
"SELLER": Global Sourcing World Ltd and any of its successors and assigns.
"BUYER": The person, firm or company to whom a quotation is given or on behalf of whom an order is placed.
"CONTRACT": The contract for the sale and purchase of the Goods and/or the supply and receipt of the services made between the Seller and the Buyer, consisting of the order and these conditions.
"GOODS": The articles described in the quotation and any supplied as substitutes or replacements of these, including any work undertaken in connection with these articles.
2. GENERAL
Unless otherwise agreed in writing by a director of Global Sourcing World Ltd, these terms and conditions (which supersede any earlier conditions) shall prevail over any terms of the Buyer. No verbal discussions or representations shall be binding on the Seller.
3. SPECIFICATION
- 3.1 All Goods are sold strictly "SOLD AS SEEN".
- 3.2 No claims for discrepancies from the final figure will be accepted. The Buyer acknowledges that Global Sourcing World Ltd shall not be liable for any consequential loss, damage, or injury resulting from the use or resale of the Goods. The Seller conducts reasonable due diligence in respect of counterfeit or pirated goods, but Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence before purchase.
- 3.3 Specifications, descriptions, drawings and illustrations in any listings or quotations are approximate and do not form part of the contract unless confirmed in writing.
- 3.4 Cancellations: Orders may only be cancelled in writing. If cancelled after dispatch, the Buyer shall bear transportation costs and a 25% restocking fee.
4. WARRANTY
- 4.1 The Seller may replace or refund defective Goods (proportionally) if notified in writing within seven working days of delivery.
- 4.2 The Seller is not liable for direct or indirect losses arising from the Goods' use, except in cases of death or injury due to negligence.
- 4.3 Global Sourcing World Ltd exercises due diligence but cannot guarantee the absence of counterfeit goods. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own checks.
- 4.4 No warranty is implied regarding the Goods' lifespan, condition, or suitability for any specific purpose unless agreed in writing.
- 4.5 The Buyer agrees not to hold the Seller or its affiliates liable for any damages resulting from the contract.
- 4.6 All warranties implied by statute or common law are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law, except where the Buyer is a consumer.
- 4.7 Statutory consumer rights are not affected.
- 4.8 Goods are sold as new unless otherwise stated. Batteries may require replacement.
5. DISPUTES
- 5.1 Buyers should request samples or view products if unsure of descriptions.
- 5.2 Quantity errors must be reported in writing within seven working days of delivery.
- 5.3 Any damage must be reported to the courier within 24 hours of receipt.
- 5.4 Upon dispatch, the Buyer accepts the Goods and the Seller assumes no further liability.
- 5.5 The Seller is not liable for transit damage once goods leave its premises. Buyers are advised to arrange appropriate insurance.
6. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement and supersede all previous agreements.
SELLING TO GLOBAL SOURCING WORLD LTD
7. DEFINITIONS
"COMPANY": Global Sourcing World Ltd and any successors and assigns.
"CONTRACT": The contract for the sale of Goods and/or provision of Services, consisting of the Purchase Order and these terms.
"GOODS": Items as per the Order, including packaging.
"SELLER": The party selling Goods or Services to the Company.
"SERVICES": Services as described in the Order.
"DELIVERY ADDRESS": The location stated on the Order.
"PRICE": The agreed cost of Goods or Services.
"PRODUCT DESCRIPTION": Includes all relevant labelling or samples.
8. TERMS OF ORDER
- 8.1 Orders are binding only if confirmed in writing by a Company Director.
- 8.2 Any acceptance by the Seller must be unconditional; otherwise, the Order is withdrawn.
- 8.3 No variations are valid unless agreed in writing.
- 8.4 Visuals and/or samples must be submitted for valuation. Samples under £250/unit are not returned.
- 8.5 The Company may withdraw from an offer to purchase prior to collection or delivery.
9. SPECIFICATIONS
- 9.1 The Seller must ensure compliance with all regulations and provide proper labelling and packaging.
- 9.2 The Seller guarantees all labels and warnings are legally compliant.
- 9.3 Goods must be adequately marked, packed, and secured.
- 9.4 The Seller shall inspect and test Goods before dispatch.
- 9.5 The Company may request inspection during manufacture.
- 9.6 If Goods are unsatisfactory, the Company may require rectification or cancel the Order.
10. PRICE
- 10.1 Prices are fixed unless agreed otherwise.
- 10.2 Prompt payment discounts apply if agreed.
11. PAYMENT
- 11.1 Payment is typically made by bank transfer or cheque upon delivery and inspection.
- 11.2 Seller must provide an invoice and required documents.
- 11.3 Deposit payments are non-refundable if the transaction is not completed.
- 11.4 The Company may deduct sums owed to it by the Seller.
12. DELIVERY
- 12.1 Goods to be delivered to the Delivery Address unless otherwise agreed.
- 12.2 Installment deliveries count as a single contract.
- 12.3 A packing note must accompany all deliveries.
- 12.4 The Seller must provide all required delivery documentation.
- 12.5 Goods may be rejected if they do not conform to contract.
- 12.6 FORCE MAJEURE: Neither party is liable for delays caused by uncontrollable events.
13. RISK AND PROPERTY
- Risk and title pass upon delivery, subject to inspection and rejection rights.
14. WARRANTIES
- 14.1 Goods must be of merchantable quality and fit for purpose.
- 14.2 Goods must be defect-free unless otherwise agreed.
- 14.3 Goods must match any agreed samples.
- 14.4 Goods must comply with legal and industry standards.
- 14.5 Services must be carried out with reasonable skill and care.
- 14.6 Stock is sold without warranties unless otherwise agreed.
15. REJECTIONS
- 15.1 The Company may reject unsatisfactory Goods and seek replacement or refund.
- 15.2 Rejected Goods are at Seller's risk and cost.
- 15.3 The Company may request replacements or cancel the Order.
- 15.4 The Company may rectify defects and charge the Seller.
16. TERMINATION
- 16.1 The Company may cancel the Order at any time before delivery.
- 16.2 The Company may terminate the Contract if the Seller enters insolvency or breaches terms.
17. INDEMNITY
The Seller shall indemnify the Company for all losses due to:
- Negligence or breach of contract;
- Third-party claims;
- Regulatory or IP breaches;
- Defective or incorrect Goods or Services;
- Legal costs incurred by the Company.
18. GENERAL
- 18.1 These Terms may not be assigned without written consent.
- 18.2 No waiver of breach shall imply waiver of subsequent breaches.
- 18.3 Invalid clauses do not affect the remainder of the Contract.
- 18.4 Notices must be in writing and sent to the registered address. Email notices are not accepted.
- 18.5 This Contract is governed by the laws of England.
- 18.6 These Terms override any Seller terms unless expressly agreed otherwise.
19. NTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms constitute the entire agreement and override all prior understandings.
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