CNE AG Terms & Conditions
1.
DEFINITIONS
Agreement means the agreement between CNE AG and the Customer comprising an accepted Offer, these Terms and any applicable Schedule and Invoice issued under it.
Authority means:
(a)
a government or government department or other body;
(b)
a governmental, semi-governmental or judicial person, including a statutory corporation; or
(c)
a person (whether autonomous or not) who is charged with the administration of a law.
Claims means any actions, suits, proceedings, judgments, orders, claims, demands, costs, damages, losses and all liability whatsoever, whether present or future, actual or contingent, fixed or unascertained and arising at law, in equity, under statute or otherwise, including all legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis.
Customer means the party named as the customer in the Order.
Customer Premises means the Customer’s address indicated in the Order.
Delivery means delivered in accordance with clause 6.4.
Deposit means the deposit set out in the Order payable by the Customer to CNE AG pursuant to this Agreement.
Due Date has the meaning given to it in clause 5.1.
Event of Default is defined at clause 15.1.
Force Majeure Event means any occurrence or non–occurrence as a direct or indirect result of which a party is prevented from or delayed in performing any of its obligations and that is beyond the reasonable control of that party, including:
(a)
inability to obtain goods, supplies or services;
(b)
forces of nature (including fire, earthquake, storm, flood or other casualty or accident);
(c)
war, civil strife or other violence;
(d)
industrial action, or any action or inaction by an Authority;
(e)
any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, action, demand or requirement of any Authority; and
(f)
epidemic or pandemic to the extent that restrictions (including lockdown and quarantine restrictions) are imposed by any Authority.
Goods means the goods identified in the Order.
GST has the meaning given to it in the GST Act.
GST Act means A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and any amendment or replacement of that legislation.
Insolvency Event means the Customer:
1.1
is insolvent, has a receiver, manager, administrator, liquidator or controller appointed over it or its assets or makes composition with its creditors;
1.2
commits an act of bankruptcy or insolvency, liquidation, administration or appointment of any of the persons referred to in paragraph (a) above;
1.3
is the subject of an application for winding up, deregistration or administration;
1.4
calls a meeting of its creditors;
1.5
passes a resolution for its winding up, deregistration or administration;
1.6
has judgment entered against it in any cause in an amount in excess of $20,000; or
1.7
compromises with its creditors.
Invoice means an invoice issued by CNE AG to the Customer.
Offer means the Offer to Purchase submitted to CNE AG by the Customer.
Order means an Offer by the Customer to purchase Goods from CNE AG, as accepted by CNE AG.
PPSA means the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth).
PPSR means the Personal Property Securities Register maintained in accordance with the PPSA.
Purchase Price means the price payable for the Goods as set out in the accepted Order, as adjusted in accordance with this Agreement.
Rate means 12% per annum or, if that rate is unenforceable, the maximum rate permitted by law.
Schedule means the schedule (if any) forming part of an accepted Order.
CNE AG means CNE Ag Innovations Pty Ltd (ABN 94 626 001 376).
CNE AG Innovations Premises means our Perth headquarters, Unit 4/14 Pitt Way, Booragoon WA 6154.
CNE AG Esperance refers to our Esperance dealership, 10 Gilpin Street, Chadwick, Esperance WA 6450.
CNE AG Northam refers to our Northam dealership, 15 Yilgarn Avenue, Northam WA 6401.
Terms means these Terms and Conditions.
Trade-In Goods has the meaning given to it in clause 17.1.
Used Goods has the meaning given to it in clause 17.7a).
2.
INTERPRETATION:
2.1
Reference in this Agreement to:
a)
the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
b)
clause is to a clause in this Agreement;
c)
a party is to a party to this Agreement and includes the party’s successors, administrators, representatives and permitted assigns.; and
d)
$ or dollars or currency is to Australian currency.
2.2
Where a party comprises two or more persons then, unless expressly stated otherwise:
a)
covenants and obligations by or on behalf of that party binds those two or more persons jointly and each of them severally; and
b)
the benefit of any covenant or obligation in favour of that party accrues to and may be enforced by any one or more of those persons.
3.
BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT
3.1
These Terms set out the terms and conditions on which CNE AG supplies Goods to the Customer and are incorporated into each Order.
3.2
These Terms apply to each supply of Goods by CNE AG to the Customer.
3.3
The Customer agrees that these Terms;
a)
apply every time the Customer submits an Offer that is accepted by CNE AG; and
b)
are a binding legal agreement between the parties.
3.4
By signing or submitting an Offer, the Customer acknowledges that it has been provided with, or given access to, these Terms before submitting the Offer, has had the opportunity to read them and obtain independent legal advice, and agrees to be bound by them.
3.5
Any special conditions or qualifications noted in the Order shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other clause of this Agreement (including these Terms).
4.
ORDERS AND ESTIMATED AVAILABILITY
4.1
By signing and/or submitting an Offer to CNE AG, the Customer makes an irrevocable offer to purchase the Goods from CNE AG on the terms of the Offer. No contract arises until CNE AG accepts the Offer in writing or otherwise clearly communicates acceptance to the Customer. CNE AG may accept or reject an Offer at its sole discretion.
4.2
All Offers remain subject to the availability until accepted by CNE AG. If CNE AG rejects an Offer or cannot supply the Goods after accepting an Offer due to circumstances beyond its control, CNE AG may terminate the affected Order by notice and will refund any Deposit paid for Goods not supplied, less any amount CNE AG is entitled to retain or recover under this Agreement.
4.3
CNE AG may advise the Customer of the estimated date that the Goods will be available for collection, or delivery, as applicable. The Customer acknowledges that this date is an estimate only and is not binding on CNE AG. CNE AG will use reasonable endeavours to meet an estimated date but does not guarantee it.
4.4
CNE AG may make, or pass on, minor changes to specifications, components software or configuration made by a manufacturer or supplier where the changes do not materially reduce the overall functionality of the Goods. CNE AG must notify the Customer of any material change of which it becomes aware before Delivery.
4.5
CNE AG is not liable for delayed caused by a manufacturer, supplier, carrier, port, industrial action, shortage, weather event, natural disaster, government action, import or customs delay, utility or telecommunications failure, or any other event beyond CNE AG’s reasonable control. CNE AG may extend the estimated delivery date for the period reasonably required by the delay,
5.
PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS
5.1
If the Order requires the Customer to pay a Deposit, the Deposit must be paid by the due date indicated on the Order (Due Date).
5.2
If the Customer does not pay the Deposit by the Due Date, CNE AG may terminate this Agreement by notice in writing to the Customer. If CNE AG terminates this Agreement in accordance with this clause:
a)
this Agreement automatically comes to an end and the parties shall have no further obligations to each other; and
b)
the termination will not affect any breaches of the parties’ antecedent obligations.
5.3
Unless expressly stated in the Order, the Purchase Price excludes any taxes, fees, levies, duties, charges, GST, customs duty, excise tax or stamp duty imposed or assessed by all government authorities, or any amounts incurred in supplying the Goods to the Customer including insurance, freight, loading, unloading and delivery, handling and other relevant charges and to the extent any of these apply to the Goods, the Customer must pay them.
5.4
CNE AG will issue an invoice following acceptance of the Order. Unless the Order states otherwise, the Deposit is payable when required by the Order and the balance of the Purchase Price is payable in cleared funds before Delivery. Any other invoice is payable within 14 days of its date. CNE AG is not required to release or deliver Goods while any amount owing is unpaid.
5.5
Payment must be made by cash, bank cheque, direct deposit or by any other method set out in the Order or Invoice or agreed between CNE AG and the Customer.
5.6
Invoices not paid in full and on time will attract interest at the Rate, calculated daily.
5.7
CNE AG reserves the right to charge the Customer, in addition to any other costs recoverable under this Agreement any costs and expenses (including any commission payable to any commercial or mercantile agents and all legal costs on a full indemnity basis) incurred by CNE AG in recovering any unpaid amounts under this Agreement.
5.8
If any payment is dishonoured the Customer is liable to CNE AG for any dishonour fees CNE AG incurs as a result.
5.9
If an Order is expressly stated to be conditional on finance approval, the Customer must use reasonable endeavours to obtain finance by the date stated in the Order and promptly provide evidence of approval or refusal if requested by CNE AG. If finance is not approved by that date, either party may terminate the Order unless otherwise agreed in writing. This clause does not apply unless the finance condition is expressly recorded in the Order.
5.10
If the Customer cancels an accepted Order with CNE AG’s consent, CNE AG may apply the Deposit against its loss, costs and expenses arising from the cancellation, including manufacturer or supplier cancelation charges, freight, storage, finance costs, currency losses and costs of special order items. CNE AG will refund any balance of the Deposit after those amounts are deducted.
6.
DELIVERY OF THE GOODS
6.1
CNE AG will notify the Customer when the Goods are available for collection or delivery.
6.2
The Customer must specify in the Order whether it:
a)
will collect the Goods from CNE AG Innovations, Northam or Esperance Premises; or
b)
requests that CNE AG deliver the Goods to the Customer’s Premises.
6.3
CNE AG may, but is not obliged to, agree to deliver the Goods if requested by the Customer in the Order
6.4
If CNE AG agrees to deliver the Goods then Delivery is deemed to have occurred:
a)
if the Customer is to collect the Goods, when the Customer collects the Goods from CNE AG Innovations, Northam or Esperance Premises; or
b)
if the Goods are to be delivered to the Customer’s Premises, when the Goods are delivered to the Customer’s Premises
6.5
If CNE AG is to arrange delivery of the Goods to the Customer then:
a)
if requested by CNE AG, the Customer must, at the Customer’s cost, arrange and maintain in transit insurance to insure all Goods delivered by CNE AG;
b)
the Customer must make all necessary arrangements to take delivery of the Goods whenever they are tendered for delivery. In the event the Customer is unable to take delivery of the Goods as arranged CNE AG will be entitled to charge a fee for redelivery.
c)
delivery of the Goods to a third party nominated by the Customer is deemed delivery to the Customer for the purposes of this Agreement; and
d)
where the Goods comprise more than one item, CNE AG may deliver the Goods by separate instalments, with each such instalment invoiced and paid in accordance with this Agreement.
e)
CNE AG will not be liable to the Customer for any Claims arising from any delay or failure to deliver the Goods (or any of them), except where such delay is due to CNE AG’ reckless, wilful, fraudulent or negligent act or omission.
6.6
The Customer must inspect the Goods as soon as reasonably practicable after Delivery and promptly notify CNE AG of any apparent shortage, transit damage or discrepancy.
7.
TITLE AND RISK
7.1
Title to the Goods will remain with CNE AG until the Customer has paid all monies owing to CNE AG for the Goods. Risk in the Goods passes to the Customer on Delivery, except where clause 8 applies,
7.2
Where Delivery occurs before the Goods are fully paid for then:
a)
Risk in the Goods passes to the Customer upon Delivery;
b)
Ownership, title and property in the Goods remains with CNE AG until the Customer has paid all monies owing to CNE AG for the Goods; and
c)
Until title in the Goods passes to the Customer:
i.
CNE AG will be entitled at any time to require the Customer to deliver up the Goods to CNE AG and the Customer grants CNE AG and its employees and contractors a right to enter upon the Customer’s premises to repossess the Goods without being liable for any damage caused by so doing;
ii.
the Customer must not to sell, encumber, pledge, in any way charge by way of security the Goods or allow any person to acquire any interest in the Goods or otherwise dispose of the Goods;
iii.
the Customer must not deliver any document of title to the Goods to any person except as directed by CNE AG;
iv.
must insure the Goods for their full insurable or replacement value (whichever is the higher) with a reputable insurer and, if requested by CNE AG, note CNE AG’s interest on the policy and provide evidence of insurance; and
v.
the Customer must not remove, deface or obliterate any identifying plate, mark or number on any of the Goods.
8.
STORAGE
8.1
If the Goods are available for Delivery and the Customer requests or causes Delivery to be deferred, CNE AG may, but is not obliged to, store the Goods for the Customer until such time as the Customer wishes to collect, or request Delivery of them., From the date CNE AG notifies the Customer that the Goods are available for Delivery the Customer acknowledges and agrees that:
a)
the Goods are stored at the Customer’s risk and CNE AG is not liable for any damage to, or loss of, the Goods while the Goods are stored by CNE AG; and
b)
if requested by CNE AG, the Customer must, at the Customer’s cost, arrange and maintain a policy of general property insurance covering all Goods belonging to the Customer but being stored at CNE AG’ Perth, Northam or Esperance Premises for full replacement value against all loss or damage, including fire, theft and spoilage.
8.2
Storage costs may be charged for any Goods which remain uncollected at CNE AG’ Perth, Northam or Esperance Premises for a period of more than seven (7) days after the agreed date for collection.
9.
WARRANTIES
9.1
Subject to clause 10 and to the extent permitted by law:
a)
no warranty is given by CNE AG as to the quality or suitability of the Goods for any purpose and any implied warranty is expressly excluded;
b)
in respect of Goods not manufactured by CNE AG, any manufacturer’s warranty applies according to its terms and CNE AG does not assume any manufacturer’s obligations.
9.2
Where a manufacturer’s warranty applies, CNE AG will provide or make available a copy of that warranty or information about how it may be assessed. The Customer is responsible for complying with reasonable warranty conditions, including servicing requirements.
9.3
By executing this Agreement or submitting an Order to CNE AG the Customer agrees and warrants that:
a)
no Insolvency Event has occurred in respect of the Customer and that it will advise CNE AG in writing of the occurrence of any Insolvency Event no later than two business days of such event occurring; and
b)
the person or persons who signs this Agreement and/or submits an Order is authorised to do so on behalf of the Customer and hereby binds the Customer to this Agreement.
9.4
If CNE AG is the agent for a manufacturer in respect of carrying out repairs under that manufacturer’s warranty, the Customer may liaise directly with CNE AG in respect of any warranty claim under that manufacturer’s warranty.
9.5
Where CNE AG is requested to attend the Customer’s premises or any other location to inspect, diagnose, service or repair the Goods, including in connection with a claim under a manufacturer’s warranty, CNE AG may charge the Customer for all reasonable costs associated with that attendance to the extent those costs are not covered by the applicable manufacturer’s warranty. Such costs may include technician travel time (charged at CNE AG’s discretion), vehicle and transport expenses, accommodation, meals and other reasonable travel-related expenses. Where reasonably practicable, CNE AG will advise the Customer of the applicable charges or the basis on which they will be calculated before undertaking the attendance.
9.6
Where the Order requires servicing by an authorised dealer or the use of specified filters, lubricants, parts or procedures as a condition of a manufacturer’s warranty, the Customer must comply with those requirements to the extent they are lawful and appliable.
10.
AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW
10.1
The Australian Consumer Law in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) provides rights and remedies that may not be excluded, restricted or modified. To the extent those rights apply to the Goods and cannot be excluded, they prevail over any inconsistent provisions in this Agreement but only to the extent of the inconsistency.
10.2
Where the Customer is entitled to a statutory right or term that CNE AG is not able to exclude but CNE AG is entitled to limit its remedy for a breach of that right or term, then CNE AG’s liability for breach of that right or term is limited to (at CNE AG’s election) the repair or replacement of the Goods or the supply of substitute goods (or the cost of doing so).
10.3
CNE AG’ Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. The Customer is entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. The Customer is also entitled to have the Goods repaired or replaced if the Goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
11.
INDEMNITY
11.1
Subject to clauses 12 and 13 each party is liable for and must indemnify the other from and against any liability and any Claim arising out of or in connection with:
a)
a reckless or wilful act or omission by the party; or
b)
a breach of Law or this Agreement by the party.
11.2
The Customer indemnifies CNE AG against Claims brought or threatened by a third party to the extent arising from the Customer’s possession, operation, misuse, modification or on sale of the Goods, except to the extent the Claim was caused or contributed to by CNE AG’s breach of this Agreement, negligence, fraud or wilful misconduct.
11.3
To the maximum extent permitted by law CNE AG is not liable for any Claim arising from circumstances beyond CNE AG’s control or from the acts or omissions of the Customer or any third party, except to the extent caused or contributed to by CNE AG’s breach of this Agreement, negligence, fraud or wilful misconduct.
11.4
Each indemnity in this Agreement is a continuing obligation, separate and independent from the other obligations of the parties and survives termination, completion and expiration of this Agreement. It is not necessary for CNE AG to incur expense or make any payment before enforcing a right of indemnity in this Agreement.
12.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to clause 10, CNE AG’s aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with an Order is limited to the amount paid or payable by the Customer to CNE AG for the Goods the subject of the Claim.
13.
CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to clause 10, CNE AG is not liable to the Customer for any indirect or consequential loss. This includes, but is not limited to, any loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of contracts, loss of production, increased cost of working capital or operating costs, loss of yield, loss of crop, business interruption, loss or corruption of data or loss arising from GPS, satellite, connectivity or third party software interruption.
14.
PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITIES ACT 2009
14.1
The Customer hereby charges in CNE AG’s favour all of the Customer’s legal and equitable interest (present and future) of whatsoever nature in any and all present and after acquired personal property with payment of all monies owed by the Customer to CNE AG and with performance of all the Customer’s obligations set out in this Agreement.
14.2
The Customer agrees to execute any documents and do all things necessary as required by CNE AG to register the security granted in this clause and appoint each of CNE AG’s directors as the Customer’s attorney to execute and register such documents and instruments.
14.3
The Customer acknowledges and agrees:
a)
without limiting anything in this clause that CNE AG may record in the PPSR a security interest against the Customer, including where clause 7.3 applies a Purchase Money Security Interest;
b)
that this Agreement constitutes:
i.
a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA securing performance of the Customer’s obligations, including payment of all amounts owing to CNE AG under or in connection with this Agreement now or in the future; and
ii.
where clause 7.3 applies, a Purchase Money Security Interest in favour of CNE AG over the Goods supplied or to be supplied by CNE AG to the Customer; and
iii.
that this security will continue despite any settlement of account or other matter until a final discharge is given to the Customer.
14.4
For the purposes of s275(6) or any other provision of the PPSA the parties agree that no information may be disclosed in accordance with s275(1) of the PPSA.
14.5
Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties, the Customer:
a)
waives any right to receive a verification statement in accordance with s157 of the PPSA; and
b)
waives and agrees to contract out of any provision referred to in s115 of the PPSA (including but not limited to any right to receive any notice and any provision which would otherwise prohibit or limit the exercise by CNE AG of any right in relation to the Goods).
14.6
The Customer agrees to do such things as CNE AG may require from time to time to protect CNE AG’ position as a secured party.
14.7
The Customer must promptly provide CNE AG with information reasonably required to register, maintain or enforce a security interest, and must not do anything that would materially prejudice CNE AG’s security interest in the Goods.
14.8
Words defined in the PPSA have the same meaning where used in this Agreement unless the context requires otherwise.
15.
DEFAULT
15.1
Event of Default means the Customer:
a)
fails to pay any amount due under the Agreement when due;
b)
enters into an agreement for the sale or proposed sale of its business or assets without notifying CNE AG;
c)
breaches this Agreement, and, if such breach is capable of remedy, fails to remedy the breach within seven (7) days of receipt of notice from CNE AG requiring it to do so;
d)
does anything that materially prejudices CNE AG’s title to, or security interest in, the Goods; or
e)
where an Order is conditional on finance, fails to take reasonable steps to obtain finance or provides materially false or misleading information in connection with finance approval.
15.2
If the Customer commits an Event of Default, is subject to an Insolvency Event, then CNE AG may, without prejudice to any other remedy available to it;
a)
require immediate payment of all fees and moneys owed by the Customer to it;
b)
charge the Customer for all costs and expenses (including without limitation all legal costs and expenses on a full indemnity basis) incurred enforcing compliance with this Agreement and/or recovering the Goods;
c)
claim damages from the Customer for breach of this Agreement;
d)
cease to or suspend supply of any further Goods to the Customer; and/or
e)
terminate this Agreement by notice to the Customer.
15.3
The Customer may terminate this Agreement by notice in writing to CNE AG if CNE AG breaches this Agreement, and fails to remedy that breach within 15 days of notice by the Customer setting out that breach.
16.
CANCELLATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF ORDERS
16.1
The Customer may not defer or cancel an Order once accepted by CNE AG without the consent of CNE AG.
16.2
If CNE AG consents to cancellation or deferral of an accepted Order, the Customer must reimburse CNE AG for its reasonable loss
16.3
To the extent permitted by law, CNE AG is not liable for loss arising from a cancellation, suspension or termination validly effected under this Agreement, except to the extent caused by CNE AG’s breach, negligence, fraud or wilful misconduct.
17.
TRADE IN TERMS & CONDITIONS
17.1
This clause applies if the Customer has agreed to trade in goods to CNE AG, as stated on the Order (Trade-In Goods).
17.2
By submitting or signing an Order, the Customer agrees to the trade in value for the Trade-In Goods as stated in the Order.
17.3
The Customer must provide all safety items and equipment relating to the Trade-In Goods including but not limited to, all manuals, guards and decals. If the Customer fails to provide all such safety items and equipment then the value otherwise attributed to the Trade-in Goods will be reduced by an amount equal to the cost incurred by CNE AG to acquire and install the omitted safety items and equipment.
17.4
CNE AG agrees to deduct from the Purchase Price an amount equal to the trade in value for the Trade-In Goods as stated in the Order.
17.5
The Customer warrants and represents to CNE AG that:
a)
it has full and good right and title to ‘sell’ the Trade-In Goods to CNE AG;
b)
the Trade-In Goods are free of any encumbrances including any lien, mortgage, charge, pledge, caveat, contractual right, plaint, security interest, title retention, preferential right or trust arrangement and any other security arrangement or agreement of any kind or which arises in any way, any right of first refusal, option to purchase, lease, pre-emptive right or any other right or interest of any third party or any defect or irregularity of title or any obligation or liability to or claim of any third party;
c)
CNE AG may conduct PPSR and other reasonable title searches in respect of the Trade-In-Goods and the Customer authorises CNE AG to obtain information reasonably required for that purpose;
d)
if the Trade-In-Goods are subject to finance or another security interest disclosed to and accepted by CNE AG, CNE AG may pay the agreed payout amount directly to the secured party and deduct that amount from the trade-in allowance; and
e)
the Customer must provide all documents and authorities reasonably required to discharge any accepted security interest and transfer clear title to CNE AG.
17.6
If at the time of delivery of the Trade-In Goods to CNE AG, the Trade-In Goods are not in substantially the same condition as at the date of this Agreement or as represented by the Customer or an agent, officer or employee of the Customer, at the date of this Agreement then either:
a)
the net trade-in allowance may be adjusted by an amount equal to the change in the fair market value of the trade in between the date of this Agreement and the date of delivery to the dealer, as determined by CNE AG, acting reasonably; or
b)
If the true condition of the Trade-In Goods is not discovered until after the total purchase price has been paid, the Customer shall be liable to reimburse CNE AG for any repairs or work required to reinstate the Trade-In Goods to a condition commensurate with the trade in value ascribed to it under this Agreement, within 7 days of notification by CNE AG of the cost of the repairs or other work.
17.7
The Customer agrees that:
a)
all used items of plant and equipment (Used Goods) are sold in the condition as viewed by the Customer and are purchased and used at the Customers risk “as is”;
b)
the Customer has examined the Used Goods and made all necessary enquiries in respect of the Used Goods, and purchased and uses the Used Goods at its own risk and subject to any defects;
c)
to the extent permitted by law, is not entitled to any remedy from CNE AG in respect of any defective Used Goods to the extent that the defect was, or should have been identified by the Customer when examining the Used Goods;
d)
all Used Goods are purchased subject to any defect that the Customer is specifically alerted to by CNE AG;
e)
it is the Customer’s responsibility to ensure that any Used Goods purchased from CNE AG are bought to a standard necessary to comply with all applicable laws including any Occupational Health & Safety laws and CNE AG is not liable for any failure of the Customer to comply with any law in respect of the Used Goods.
17.8
In relation to Used Goods, the Customer acknowledges that, unless expressly stated in the Order, recorded engine or operating hours are based on the meter or information available to CNE AG and are not independently verified; cosmetic wear, previous repairs and age-related deterioration may exist; and service or maintenance history may be incomplete.
18.
SOFTWARE, GUIDANCE AND CONNECTED SERVICES
18.1
Where Goods include or rely on software, displays, guidance systems, GPS/GNSS, satellite services, mobile connectivity, cloud services, subscriptions, licences or third party platforms, those components may be subject to separate manufacturer or third party terms, licence conditions, subscription fees and service availability.
18.2
Unless expressly included in the Order, the Customer is responsible for obtaining and maintaining any required screen, receiver, licence, subscription, SIM/data service, internet connection or third party account.
18.3
CNE AG does not warrant uninterrupted availability or accuracy or third party satellite, positioning, communications, software or cloud services and is not responsible for outages, corrections, updates or changes controlled by a third party.
18.4
The Customer is responsible for backing up operational and agronomic data before service, repair, software updates or transfer of equipment where reasonably practicable.
19.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
19.1
The Customer’s personal information may be used by CNE AG and may be disclosed to CNE AG’s representatives, agents, service providers, suppliers or other third parties for any purpose associated with the Order and this Agreement. Any use or disclosure of the Customer’s personal information by CNE AG will be in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
19.2
The Customer acknowledges that photos or video of the Customer may be taken by CNE AG or its representatives. These images may be used in any promotional materials, website, all social media platforms (i.e. Instagram), etc., unless the Customer specifically requests in writing to CNE AG to not use the Customer’s image. Otherwise, CNE AG is granted a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable licence by the Customer to use such images for publicity and promotional purposes.
20.
FORCE MAJEURE EVENT
20.1
If any Force Majeure Event results in CNE AG being prevented from, or delayed in, performing any of its obligations to the Customer:
a)
then such a delay or prevention of performance shall not be deemed to be a breach of contract or this Agreement;
b)
no loss or damage shall be claimed by the Customer from CNE AG by reason thereof; and
c)
CNE AG shall use its best endeavours to minimise and reduce any period of restriction or interference occasioned by the Force Majeure Event.
21.
GENERAL
21.1
No Right of Set Off; The Customer will not be entitled to set off against, or deduct from the Purchase Price, any sums owed or claimed to be owed to the Customer by CNE AG nor to withhold payment of any Invoice because part of that Invoice is in dispute
21.2
Notice; A notice under this Agreement must be in writing and may be delivered personally, by prepaid post or by email to the address or email address stated in the Order (for the Customer) or notified by CNE AG from time to time. A notice delivered personally is taken to be received at the time of personal delivery. An email notice is taken to be received one business day after being sent, unless the sender receives an automated notification that delivery has failed..
21.3
Entire Agreement; This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties in respect of the ordering, supply, delivery, and payment of the Goods, and any order received from the Customer will be deemed to incorporate the terms and conditions contained herein, notwithstanding any purported change to this Agreement specified by the Customer. This Agreement does not include any terms or conditions of the Customer including any printed on or attached to an Order unless agreed by CNE AG in writing.
21.4
Waiver; CNE AG will not be deemed to have waived any of its rights or remedies under this Agreement or at law by allowing any time or indulgence or by not exercising any right or remedy arising out of any default by the Customer.
21.5
Severance; If a provision of this Agreement is wholly or partly invalid, illegal, unenforceable, void or voidable, this Agreement must be construed as if that provision or part provision had been severed, and the parties remain bound by the provisions and part provisions remaining after severance.
21.6
Assignment
a)
CNE AG may assign all or any part of its rights and obligations, without the Customer’s consent, by notice to the Customer if the person to whom CNE AG assigns its interest is of sound financial standing and has the skills and experience required to perform CNE AG’ obligations under the Agreement.
b)
The Customer must not assign all or any part of the Customer’s rights and obligations without CNE AG’ consent which must not be unreasonably withheld by CNE AG.
21.7
Variation
a)
This Agreement may only be varied by writing signed by the parties.
b)
CNE AG may vary the terms of this Agreement in relation to future supply of Goods to the Customer. If the Customer does not wish to be bound by such variations in respect of future dealings, the Customer may cease placing Orders with CNE AG.
21.8
Governing Law; This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Western Australia and the parties irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia with respect to any Claim relating in any way to this Agreement.
21.9
Counterparts and electronic execution; A party may sign electronically a soft copy of the Agreement through DocuSign or by signing the Agreement by some other electronic method (including by stylus or pasting of the signatory’s signature) and bind itself accordingly. This will satisfy any statutory or other requirements for the Agreement to be in writing and signed by that party. The parties intend that:
a)
any soft copy so signed will constitute an executed original counterpart, and any print-out of the copy with the relevant signatures appearing will also constitute an executed original counterpart; and
b)
if a party prints out the Agreement after all parties that are signing electronically have done so, the first print-out by that party after all signatories who are signing through DocuSign (or other electronic method or signature) will also be an executed original counterpart of the Agreement.
Each signatory confirms that his or her (as applicable) signature appearing in the Agreement, including any such print-out (irrespective of which party printed it), is his or her (as applicable) personal signature authenticating it.
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