1                    Definitions

 

In this agreement:

 

“Carrier”                                   means any person or business contracted by us to carry Goods from us to you, whether all or part of the distance.

 

“Consumer”                            means any natural person who, in connection with this  agreement, is acting for purposes which are outside his business.

 

"Our Website"                      means the entire computing hardware and software installation that is or supports Our Website.

 

“Goods”                                    means any of the goods we offer for sale on our Website.

 

“Content”                                 means any material in any form published on Our Website by us or any third party with our consent.

 

2                    Our contract with you

 

These terms and conditions apply:

 

2.1               So far as the context allows, to you as a visitor to Our Website; and

 

2.2               in any event to you as a buyer or prospective buyer of our Goods.

 

2.3                We shall accept your order by e-mail confirmation.  That is when our contract is made. Our message will also confirm details of your purchase and tell you when we intend to dispatch your order.

 

2.4                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.

 

2.5                Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that Goods advertised on our website are available.

 

2.6                If you buy Goods from us under any arrangement which does not involve your payment via online through Our Website, these terms still apply to the extent applicable.

 

3              Price and Payment

 

3.1                We endeavour to keep our website prices updated and accurate but it is possible that the price may have increased from that published.  If that happens, we will not send your order until you have confirmed that you wish to order at the new price.

 

3.2                Banking charges by the receiving bank on payments to us will be borne by us.  All other charges relating to payment in a currency other than pounds Sterling will be borne by you.

 

3.3                Any information given by us in relation to exchange rates are approximate only and may vary from time to time.

 

3.4                Prices include any applicable UK value added tax. If VAT is applicable, and you show by your delivery address that you reside outside the United Kingdom, any such VAT will be deducted at the payment point.

 

4                    Delivery

 

4.1                Deliveries will be made by a carrier instructed by us to the address stipulated by you at the time of your order. You must ensure that someone is present to accept delivery.

 

4.2                If we are unable to deliver your order after two calls by our carrier, we will notify you to try to arrange an alternative date for delivery, convenient to you. If we have failed to contact you after 10 days from the first time we attempted delivery, we will cancel your order and return money paid for the goods.  We will retain any charge we made for delivery.

 

4.3                If we ourselves are not able to deliver your Goods within 20 days of the date of your order, we shall notify you by e-mail to arrange a later date for delivery and giving you the option of canceling your order. 

 

 

4.4                Goods are sent at our risk covered by our chosen carrier’s insurance until signed for by you or by any other person at the address you have given to us.

 

4.5                We will send you a message by email to tell you when we have dispatched your order.

 

5                    Cancellation of order

 

5.1                If you are a citizen of the European Union, and you bought the Goods as a Consumer, you may cancel your order at any time before we despatch your order or before the expiry of 7 working days from the date you receive your order, not including the day you received it.

 

5.2                As required by the Distance Selling Regulations, details of our after-sales service and guarantees, if any, are given on our website.

 

5.3                If you cancel before we have sent the Goods, we will refund to you the price of the Goods and the cost of delivery, if any.

 

5.4                If you cancel after we have despatched the Goods, we will refund the price of the goods only.

 

5.5                If you cancel your order after we have despatched the Goods, you must return them to us within 7 days in the same condition in which you received them.  We cannot refund your money if the Goods have suffered wear and tear or are damaged.

 

5.6                You are responsible for the cost of returning them.

 

5.7                To assist us in identifying your Goods on receipt by us, we ask you to telephone +44(0)1606854253 for a returns reference to be placed below our address / returns label.

 

5.8                If you fail to return the goods, within 14 days, we are entitled to arrange for their collection.  If we do we shall look to you to repay us the cost of collection.

 

5.9                We will refund your money within 30 days.

 

5.10             This paragraph does not affect your rights in the event that the Goods are faulty.

 

6                    Foreign taxes, duties and import restrictions

 

6.1                 If you are not in the UK, we have no knowledge of, and no responsibility for, the laws in your country.

 

6.2                You are responsible for purchasing Goods which you are lawfully able to import and for the payment of import duties and taxes of any kind levied in your country.

 

7                    Goods returned

 

7.1        Our most important task is to ensure your absolute satisfaction.  We will always strive to reach that target.  However, we acknowledge that mistakes are made occasionally.  If you are not wholly satisfied with the Product, please contact us at the earliest opportunity and within 30 days stating:

 

7.1.1       exactly what is the fault;

7.1.2       the date, if relevant, when the fault became apparent;

7.1.3       when and how you discovered the fault;

7.1.4       how the fault affected your use of the Goods;

 

7.2                To do this, it is essential that you follow the instructions below.  These provisions apply in the event that you return Goods to us because you say they are faulty:

 

7.3               You must tell us by email message to sales@ampbarn.co.uk or by letter to our land address at the top of this agreement, 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 attend to your complaint.

 

7.4                The Goods must be returned to us as soon as any defect is discovered.

 

7.5                So far as possible, Goods should be returned:

 

7.5.1            with both goods and all packaging as far as possible in their original condition;

7.5.2            securely wrapped;

7.5.3            including our delivery slip;

7.5.4            at your risk and cost.

 

8                    Disclaimers

 

8.1                We or our Content suppliers may make improvements or changes to Our Website, the Content, or to any of the Goods, at any time and without advance notice.

 

8.2                You are advised that Content may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. This is inevitable in any large website.  We would be grateful if you bring to our immediate attention, any that you find.

 

8.3                We give no warranty and make no representation, express or implied, as to:

 

8.3.1          the adequacy or appropriateness of the Goods for your purpose;

 

8.3.2           the truth of any Content on Our Website published by someone other than us;

 

8.3.3          any implied warranty or condition as to merchantability or fitness of the Goods for a  purpose other than that for which the Goods are commonly used;

 

8.3.4          compatibility of Our Website with your equipment, software or telecommunications connection.

 

8.4                Our Website may contain links to other Internet websites outside our power and control. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable in any way for the Content of any such linked website, nor for any loss or damage arising from your use of any such website.

 

8.5                We are not liable in any circumstances for special, indirect or consequential loss or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, loss of data or loss of revenues or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with your use of Our Website or the purchase of Goods.

 

8.6                 In any event, including the event that any term or condition or obligation on our part (“Implied Term”) is implied into these conditions by law, then our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the value of the goods or services you have purchased.

 

8.7                The above two sub paragraphs do not apply to a claim for personal injury.

 

8.8                Our Goods are sold as 2nd hand used equipment i.e. vintage guitar amplifiers and:

 

8.8.1            Whilst we ensure that our Goods are safe to use and in-line with the requirements of UK Trading Standards for the sale of 2nd hand Goods, they may not comply with current manufacturing and safety standards or specific in-country standards outside of the UK;

 

8.8.2           Whilst every effort is made to accurately describe the general condition and wear and tear of our 2nd hand used Goods, we cannot list every deviation from new condition in detail.

 

9             Content and Intellectual Property Rights

 

9.1                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).

 

9.2                We also claim copyright in the designs and compilation of all Content of Our Website. Title, ownership rights, and shall remain the sole property of us and / or the other content provider.  We will strongly protect those rights in all countries.

 

9.3                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.

 

9.4                You may not use our name or logos or trade marks or any other Content on any website of yours or that of any other person.

 

9.5                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.

 

10                   System Security

 

10.1            You agree that you will not, and will not allow any other person to violate or attempt to violate any aspect of the security of Our Website.

 

10.2            You may not use any software tool for the purpose of extracting data from our website.

 

10.3            You understand that any such violation is unlawful in many jurisdictions and that any contravention of law may result in criminal prosecution.

 

11                   Indemnity

 

You agree to indemnify us against any claim or demand, including reasonable lawyers’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising in any way out of your use of Our Web Site, or the infringement by you, or by any other person using your computer, of any intellectual property or other right of any person.

 

12                 Miscellaneous provisions

 

12.1             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.

 

12.2             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 or service for which a charge is made.  Accordingly, there is no contractual nor other obligation upon us in respect of those goods or service.

 

12.3             Nothing in this agreement or on Our Website shall confer on any third party any benefit under the provisions of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

 

12.4             If any of these terms 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.

 

12.5             No waiver by us, in exercising any right, power or provision in this agreement shall operate as a waiver of any other right or of that same right at a future time; nor shall any delay in exercise of any power or right be interpreted as a waiver.

 

12.6             In the event of a dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms or any contract between you and us, then you agree to attempt to settle the dispute by engaging in good faith with us in a process of mediation before commencing arbitration or litigation.

 

12.7              We are not liable for any breach of our obligations resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control including strikes of our own employees.

 

12.8             This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England.  This agreement shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods,the application of which is hereby expressly excluded.