Conditions of Sale


1. This catalogue cancels all previous lists. Catalogue prices are subject to amendment without notice. Prices stated are exclusive of VAT which will be charged at the current rate. Minimum order value is £250. Delivery and special packing costs will be charged extra. (See Packing and Carriage Charges page).

2. Unless credit has been agreed payment is due in full either prior to delivery or on collection. New customers requiring credit are requested to provide two trade references and a bank reference when placing their first order.

3. Where credit has been agreed, settlement terms are within 30 days of invoice. The ownership of materials supplied by the Company will only be passed to the purchaser when payment has been made in full.

4. Consignments must be carefully examined on receipt and any complaint notified by telephone within two days and confirmed in writing within seven days. Notwithstanding anything else in these conditions, the Company shall be under no liability to the customer if the notifications are not made within the time specified which shall be of the essence of the contract.

5. Whilst the Company will do its utmost to satisfy customers' requirements, no guarantee of completion by a fixed date can be given.

6. Where the Company has provided a quotation that quotation is subject to the availability of the stock offered at the time of receipt of a written order. The Company cannot guarantee that specific stock identified by the customer will be supplied unless expressly agreed by the Company in writing, and subject to all other Conditions of Sale.

7. The Company will not accept any claims for consequential losses in respect of the order and materials supplied, and in all cases the limit of liability will be free replacement or refund of price paid. No responsibility will be accepted by the Company for losses arising out of causes beyond its control.

8. The Company will not be liable for any claim relating to its failure to supply, where this failure has arisen due to climatic, natural, accidental or any other cause beyond its control.

9. Whilst the Company is willing to arrange delivery on behalf of the customer, all goods are consigned at the buyer's risk. The Company does not accept responsibility for delay, damage or loss of goods in transit.

10. The Company reserves the right to decline any order without stating a reason.

11. This agreement will be governed by Scottish Law.

12. If legal action is required to recover payment, customer will be liable for legal expenses incurred in pursuance of debt.

13. Orders receiver from the buyer will be accepted by the Company only on the basis of the above Terms and Conditions being part of the Contract of Sale. None of the above Terms and Conditions shall be waived or modified unless expressly agreed in writing and signed by a duly authorised officer of the Company.

14. If a customer cancels a confirmed order after 31st January and the Company is unable to re-sell the goods, the Company reserves the right to charge the full value of the order as liquidated damages.

Christie Elite Nurseries Ltd. Forres, Moray, IV36 3TW, Scotland

A Member of the Marigot Group
The Natural Network

[ HOME ] [ ELITE SITKA ] [ FORESTRY ] [ CELL GROWN ] [ CATALOGUE ] [ CONTACT US ] [ LOCATIONS ] [ LINKS ]