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1. QUOTE, THIS AGREEMENT
These Client Terms will apply to all the Client's dealings with Poweraudit, including being incorporated in all agreements, quotations or orders under which Poweraudit is to provide Product and/or services to the Client (each a Quote) together with any additional terms included in such Quote (provided such additional terms are recorded in writing).
A Quote is valid for 14 days. Any Quotes accepted after the 14 day period may be subject to price increases.
The Client will be taken to have accepted this Agreement if the Client accepts a Quote, or if the Client orders, accepts or pays for any Product and/or services provided by Poweraudit after receiving or becoming aware of this Agreement or these Client Terms.
In the event of any inconsistency between these Client Terms and any Quote, the clauses of these Client Terms will prevail to the extent of such inconsistency.
Poweraudit shall only provide the Services as set out in the Quote. Any additional services that are not included in the Quote are expressly excluded. The Client is responsible for confirming that the Quote accurately specifies (if applicable):
- (a)the quantity and specifications of the Product and/or Services required; and
- (b)the agreed Fees, other rates, the Installation Date and Removal Date.
2. PRODUCT AND SERVICES
In consideration for the payment of the Fees, Poweraudit will provide the Client with the product for a period of 7 days or as otherwise set out in the Quote (Product), install the Product and remove the Product at the site set out in the Quote (Site) and provide a report detailing their findings to the Client (Services) as set out in the Quote.
Where the context permits the terms 'Product' and 'Services' shall be interchangeable when used in this Agreement.
Unless otherwise agreed, you acknowledge and agree that:
- (a)Poweraudit may issue an invoice to the Client before the Installation Date or otherwise in accordance with the Quote; and
- (b)Poweraudit may withhold the Client's report until the Fees have been paid in full, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Unless otherwise agreed, Poweraudit may, in its discretion withhold delivery of Services until the Client has paid an invoice in respect of such Services.
3. CLIENT OBLIGATIONS
- (a)(General) The Client must provide Poweraudit with all documentation, information and assistance reasonably required for Poweraudit to perform the Services.
- (b)(Power) The Client acknowledges for Poweraudit to provide the Services, the power supply must be disconnected and reconnected once the Services have been provided. The Client acknowledges and agrees that Poweraudit will not be responsible for the restoration of power following the disconnection during the Services.
- (c)(Installation) The Client acknowledges and agrees that Poweraudit may at their discretion, refuse the installation of any Product that is unsuitable for the power supply connection at the Site.
- (d)(Types of service) The Client acknowledges and agrees that Poweraudit will not be responsible for providing electrician services to the Client during the course of this Agreement.
- (e)(Liaison) The Client agrees to liaise with Poweraudit as it reasonably requests for the purpose of enabling Poweraudit to provide the Services.
- (f)(Ownership) The Client warrants that it is the owner of the Site or has obtained authority from the owner/s of the Site for the Services to be performed on the Site.
- (g)(Access to Site) The Client agrees to provide Poweraudit with access to the Site and the Client's personnel, to the extent reasonably required by Poweraudit to perform the Services.
- (h)(Authorisation) The Client warrants that they are the owner of the Site, have authorisation from the owner of the Site, or are otherwise permitted to use the Product, and to have the Product installed at the Site (Authorisation). Poweraudit reserves the right to request proof of such Authorisation, cancel any Quote in the absence of such Authorisation and charge administration fees if orders are placed for Product where the Client does not hold such Authorisation.
- (i)(WH&S) The Client must ensure that the Site complies with Work Health and Safety standards and is otherwise in a suitable condition for Poweraudit personnel to perform the Services.
4. CLIENT SUPPLIED GOODS AND EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
If in performing the Services, Poweraudit is required to use any materials and/or goods supplied by the Client, including a power supply:
- (a)the Client accepts the risk of defects or deficiencies in such goods and/or materials;
- (b)Poweraudit will not be required to investigate the suitability, quality or fitness for purpose of existing or proposed materials and/or goods;
- (c)the Client will be required to pay an additional work rate if it requests for Poweraudit to correct any defects or issues with such materials and/or goods.
5. WORK TIMES
- (a)(Work times) The Client acknowledges and agrees that Poweraudit will provide the Services between 9am to 5.30pm on weekdays (Work Hours).
- (b)(After Hours) If the Client requires Services to be performed outside of the Work Hours, including where the Client fails to make the Site available during Work Hours, the Client will be required to pay the after hours rate specified in the Quote or as otherwise agreed in writing.
- (c)(Additional Work) If the Client requires any services additional to those agreed in the Quote, that work will be performed at the additional work rate set out in the Quote or as otherwise agreed in writing.
6. PAYMENT
6.1 FEES
The Client must pay to Poweraudit Fees in the amounts and at the times set out in the Quote, by invoice or as otherwise agreed in writing (Fees).
6.2 TIME FOR PAYMENT
Unless otherwise agreed, the time for payment is as follows:
- (a)(Invoice Timing) Poweraudit may issue an invoice to the Client before the Installation Date or otherwise in accordance with the Quote; and
- (b)(Due Date) payment of the Fees must be received by Poweraudit before the Client's report is provided, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
6.3 INVOICES
Unless otherwise agreed in the Quote:
- (a)if Poweraudit issues an invoice to the Client, payment must be made by the time(s) specified in such invoice; and
- (b)in all other circumstances, the Client must pay for all goods and services by the due date shown on the invoice, or if no due date is shown, within 2 weeks of receiving the invoice.
6.4 PAYMENT METHOD
The Client must pay the Fees using the fee payment method specified in the Quote or as otherwise agreed in writing.
6.5 EXPENSES
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- (a)the Client will bear all travel, accommodation, office stationery, computer storage, media and related expenses reasonably incurred by Poweraudit in connection with a Quote; and
- (b)any third party costs incurred by Poweraudit in the course of performing the Services may be billed to the Client, unless specifically otherwise provided for in the Quote.
6.6 GST
Unless otherwise indicated, amounts stated in a Quote do not include GST. In relation to any GST payable for a taxable supply by Poweraudit, the Client must pay the GST subject to Poweraudit providing a tax invoice.
6.7 CARD SURCHARGES
Poweraudit reserves the right to charge credit card surcharges in the event payments are made using a credit, debit or charge card (including Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
6.8 ONLINE PAYMENT PARTNER
Poweraudit uses a third-party payment provider, currently Zeller Australia Pty Ltd ACN 649 001 383 (Online Payment Provider) to collect Fees or any other amounts payable under this agreement. Provided that we have notified you of our Online Payment Provider's terms of use, you acknowledge and agree that:
- (a)the processing of payments by the Online Payment Provider will be, in addition to this agreement, and subject to the terms, conditions and privacy policies of the Online Payment Provider, which can be found at: https://www.myzeller.com/legal.
- (b)you release us and our Personnel in respect of all liability for loss, damage or injury which may be suffered by any person arising from any act or omission of the Online Payment Provider, including any issue with security or performance of the Online Payment Provider's platform or any error or mistake in processing your payment; and
- (c)Poweraudit reserves the right to correct, or to instruct the Online Payment Provider to correct, any errors or mistakes in collecting payment.
7. LATE PAYMENT AND DEBT RECOVERY
If the Client does not pay an amount due under this Agreement on or before the date that it is due:
- (a)Poweraudit may seek to recover the amount due by referring the matter to debt collectors;
- (b)the Client must reimburse Poweraudit for any costs it incurs, including any legal costs, in recovering the amount due or enforcing any of its rights under these terms;
- (c)the Client authorises Poweraudit, its employees and agents to enter any premises occupied by the Client or any other place where the Product is located and use reasonable force to retake possession of the Product without liability for trespass or any reasonable damage; and
- (d)Poweraudit retains the right, without limiting any other rights under this Agreement, to charge the Client interest at a rate of 10% per annum on the outstanding amount. However, before applying this interest, Poweraudit will provide the Client with a written notice giving an additional 7 days to complete the payment. If payment is still not received by the end of this 7-day grace period, interest will accrue from the expiration of that period until the date the full payment is received by Poweraudit.
8. PRICING
- (a)The Client acknowledges that despite Poweraudit's reasonable precautions, the Product and/or Services may be listed at an incorrect price, or with incorrect availability and/or other information, due to typographical errors and/or oversight. In such circumstances, Poweraudit reserves the right to cancel the Quote, even if the Quote has been paid for and previously accepted by Poweraudit.
- (b)If Poweraudit cancels a Quote in accordance with 7(a), Poweraudit will, as soon as practicable, contact the Client and issue a refund for any payment the Client has made for the cancelled order.
- (c)Poweraudit will endeavour to make any refund under this clause using the same payment method as the payment method used by the Client during the original purchase, however may vary this method at its discretion.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Poweraudit endeavours to ensure that the descriptions and specifications in relation to the Product and Services on its website or in catalogues are accurate. However, photographs, drawings, illustrations, weights, dimensions and any other particulars accompanying, associated with or given in a quotation, descriptive literature or a catalogue are based on information provided by manufacturers and suppliers and, as such Poweraudit does not guarantee that those descriptions and specification are accurate or free from errors or omissions, except to the extent required by applicable law. Poweraudit reserves the right to make any necessary corrections to the descriptions or specifications without notice.
9. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
9.1 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL DATES
Poweraudit will install the Product on a date agreed with the Client (Installation Date). Poweraudit will remove the Product seven (7) days after the Product was installed at a time agreed with the Client or as otherwise set out in the Quote (Removal Date).
The Installation Date and Removal Date may be changed:
- (a)by the Client upon giving us 3 days' notice – a failure to provide which will result in additional costs; or
- (b)by Poweraudit upon giving 1 days' notice or on the date of the installation if weather conditions, lack of access or other circumstances beyond Poweraudit's control do not permit the Services to be carried out.
The Client acknowledges and agrees that they will use all reasonable endeavours to be at the Site on the Installation Date and Removal Date.
9.2 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS
On the Installation Date and Removal Date, the Client must:
- (a)be present at the Site and, if reasonably requested by Poweraudit, remain there while the installation and removal is being carried out;
- (b)provide access to all personnel and equipment reasonably required to carry out the installation and removal;
- (c)ensure that the Site is clean and ready for Poweraudit to carry out the Services; and
- (d)if the Client is not at the Site on the Installation Date or Removal Date and/or the Site is not clean and ready, Poweraudit will be entitled to charge the Client a call-out fee for each member of Poweraudit's personnel who were booked to attend the Site.
9.3 DAMAGE
The Client acknowledges the installation and removal might occasion minor damage to the Site. Where such damage occurs, Poweraudit will use its best endeavours to repair the damage however will not be liable for any minor damage or for damage arising out of any pre-existing conditions of the Site.
Where the Client incurs costs repairing any damage to the Site occasioned during the installation and/or removal, whether by employing third parties to conduct repairs or otherwise, Poweraudit will not be liable for such costs, unless Poweraudit agrees to remedy such damage in advance in writing.
10. TITLE AND OWNERSHIP
The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Product is used to measure their power usage and allow Poweraudit to provide the Services. The title and ownership in the Product is retained by Poweraudit at all times, and the Client will have no title or ownership over the Product at any time.
The Client authorises Poweraudit, its employees and agents to enter any premises occupied by the Client or any other place where the Product are located and use reasonable force to retake possession of the Product without liability for trespass or damage.
If the Client sells the Product or sells items into which Product is incorporated, the Client acknowledges that such sale is made by the Client as bailee for and on behalf of Poweraudit, to hold the proceeds of sale on trust for Poweraudit, in an account in the name of Poweraudit, and must pay that amount to Poweraudit on demand.
11. RETURNS AND DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
11.1 RETURNS
The Client acknowledges and agrees that there are no change of mind returns available.
11.2 DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
Where the Client considers that the Product provided by Poweraudit is defective, the Client must, within a reasonable time of receiving the Product, inform Poweraudit of that fact in writing.
11.3 CLIENT'S OBLIGATIONS
Where Product is the subject of a notice under clause 11.1:
- (a)the Client must, at Poweraudit's option: leave the Product in the state and condition in which they were installed until such time as Poweraudit or its duly authorised agent has inspected the Product; or send Poweraudit photographs, descriptions or other material evidencing the defects in the Product at customerservice@poweraudit.com.au;
- (b)Poweraudit will inspect the Product and/or evidence of defects in the Product within a reasonable time after notification by the Client; and
- (c)if the Client does not comply with clause 11.3(a), Poweraudit remain entitled to the Fees set out in any Quote.
11.4 CALL-OUT FEE
Poweraudit reserves the right to charge the Client a call out fee, if upon inspection of the Product in accordance with clause 11.3(a)(i), Poweraudit determines that the Product is not defective in accordance with clause 11.6.
11.5 REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS OF DEFECTIVE GOODS
Subject to clause 17, if, upon inspection, in the reasonable opinion of Poweraudit:
- (a)the Product is defective; and
- (b)the Product was not damaged by the Client and/or the Client did not fail to take reasonable steps to prevent the Product from becoming damaged; or
- (c)the Product is otherwise not in conformity with the Quote,
then at the discretion of the Client, Poweraudit will:
- (a)replace the Product or supply the equivalent of the Product; or
- (b)repair the Product.
11.6 GOODS CONSIDERED NOT TO BE DEFECTIVE
If, upon inspection, in the reasonable opinion of Poweraudit:
- (a)the Product is not defective; or
- (b)the Product is defective due to an act or omission of the Client, misuse, failure to use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, or failure to take reasonable care by the Client; and
- (c)the Product is otherwise in conformity with the Quote,
Poweraudit will refuse the Client's claim, and Poweraudit will be entitled to the price for the Fees set out in any Quote.
11.7 WEAR AND TEAR
Product's that have been subject to regular wear and tear will not be considered to be defective.
12. CHANGES
The Client must pay additional service fees for changes to Services requested by the Client which are outside the scope set out in the relevant Quote (Changes).
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Poweraudit may at its discretion extend or modify any delivery schedule or deadlines for the Services as may be reasonably required by such Changes.
13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
13.1 DEFINITIONS
In this clause, the following terms have the following meanings in relation to Intellectual Property Rights:
- (a)Existing Material means Material, other than New Material;
- (b)New Material means Material that is created, written, developed or otherwise brought into existence during the term of the Agreement for the purposes of this agreement; and
- (c)Material means tangible and intangible information, documents, reports, software (including source and object code), inventions, data and other materials in any media whatsoever.
13.2 EXISTING MATERIAL
Each party retains ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in its Existing Material and nothing in this agreement transfers ownership or assigns any Intellectual Property Rights in Existing Material of a party to the other party.
The Client grants Poweraudit a limited licence to the Intellectual Property Rights in its Existing Material for the sole purpose of Poweraudit performing the Services.
Poweraudit grants the client a perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, worldwide and royalty-free licence to use, copy, modify and adapt any Existing Material incorporated in the New Material for the purposes of enjoying the benefit of the Services.
13.3 NEW MATERIAL
Intellectual Property Rights in New Material are immediately assigned to and vest in the Poweraudit as those rights are created.
13.4 LICENCE TO NEW MATERIAL
Poweraudit grants to the Client a perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, worldwide and royalty-free licence to use, copy, modify and adapt the New Material for the purposes of enjoying the benefit of the Services.
13.5 ACCREDITATIONS
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- (a)all displays or publications of any deliverables provided to the Client as part of the Services (Deliverables) must, if requested by Poweraudit, bear an accreditation and/or a copyright notice including Poweraudit's name in the form, size and location as directed by Poweraudit; and
- (b)Poweraudit retains the right to describe the Services and reproduce, publish and display the Deliverables in Poweraudit's portfolios and websites for the purposes of recognition or professional advancement, and to be credited with authorship of the Services and Deliverables in connection with such uses.
14. THIRD PARTY GOODS AND SERVICES
If Poweraudit is required to acquire goods or services supplied by a third party, the Client may be subject to the terms and conditions of that third party (Third Party Terms).
Provided that Poweraudit has notified the Client of such Third Party Terms and provided the Client with a copy of those terms, the Client agrees to any Third Party Terms applicable to any goods or services supplied by a third party that the Client or Poweraudit acquires as part of providing the goods or services and Poweraudit will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the Client in connection with such Third Party Terms.
15. CONFIDENTIALITY
Except as contemplated by this Agreement, each party must not, and must not permit any of its officers, employees, agents, contractors or related companies to, use or disclose to any person any confidential information disclosed to it by the other party without its prior written consent.
This clause 16 does not apply to:
- (a)information which is generally available to the public (other than as a result of a breach of this Agreement or another obligation of confidence);
- (b)information required to be disclosed by any law; or
- (c)information disclosed by Poweraudit to its subcontractors, employees or agents for the purposes of performing the Services or its obligations under this Agreement.
16. WARRANTIES
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, all express or implied representations and warranties not expressly stated in this agreement are excluded.
Nothing in this agreement is intended to limit the operation of the Australian Consumer Law contained in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (ACL). Under the ACL, the Client may be entitled to certain remedies (like a refund, replacement or repair) if there is a failure with the goods or services provided.
17. LIABILITY
17.1 LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to clause 18.1(b), the total liability of each party in respect of loss or damage sustained by the other party in connection with this agreement is limited to the amount paid by the Client to Poweraudit under the most recent Quote.
Clause 18.1(a) does not apply to the Client's liability in respect of loss or damage sustained by Poweraudit arising from the Client's breach of:
- (a)clause 3 (Client Obligations);
- (b)clause 9 (Installation and Removal);
- (c)clause 10 (Title and Ownership);
- (d)clause 11 (Defective Product); and
- (e)clause 16 (Confidentiality).
17.2 CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS
To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither party will be liable for any incidental, special or consequential loss or damages, or damages for loss of data, business or business opportunity, goodwill, anticipated savings, profits or revenue in connection with this agreement or any goods or services provided by Poweraudit, except:
- (a)in relation to a party's liability for fraud, personal injury, death or loss or damage to tangible property; or
- (b)to the extent this liability cannot be excluded under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
18. SUBCONTRACTING
Poweraudit may subcontract any aspect of providing the Services and the Client hereby consents to such subcontracting.
19. TERMINATION
19.1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Either party may terminate this agreement for convenience by providing 7 Business Days' notice to the other party.
19.2 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
Either party may terminate this agreement immediately by written notice if there has been a Breach of this agreement.
A "Breach" of this agreement means:
- (a)a party considers the other party is in breach of this agreement and notifies that other party;
- (b)the other party is given 1 Business Days to rectify the breach; and
- (c)the breach has not been rectified within 1 Business Days or another period agreed between the parties in writing.
19.3 EFFECT OF TERMINATION
Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, and subject to clause 11, the Client acknowledges and agrees that upon termination of this agreement:
- (a)Poweraudit may, at their discretion, attempt to rectify the issue that caused the Client to terminate this agreement (if applicable);
- (b)any Fees already paid will not be refunded to the Client, except to the extent required by law; and
- (c)all Fees payable as at the date of termination will be immediately due for payment by the Client.
Upon termination of this agreement, each party must:
- (e)if the Product is installed at the Site, the Client must allow Poweraudit access to the Site to remove the Product;
- (f)each party must return all property of other parties to those respective parties;
- (g)each party must immediately return to each other party, or (if requested by that party) destroy, any documents in its possession or control containing Confidential Information of the other party; and
- (h)no rights, liabilities or remedies of any party will be invalidated by the termination.
20. SURVIVAL
Any clause that by its nature would reasonably be expected to be performed after the termination or expiry of this Agreement will survive and be enforceable after such termination or expiry.
21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A party claiming that a dispute has arisen under or in connection with this agreement must not commence court proceedings arising from or relating to the dispute, other than a claim for urgent interlocutory relief, unless that party has complied with the requirements of this clause.
A party that requires resolution of a dispute which arises under or in connection with this agreement must give the other party or parties to the dispute written notice containing reasonable details of the dispute and requiring its resolution under this clause.
Once the dispute notice has been given, each party to the dispute must then use its best efforts to resolve the dispute in good faith. If the dispute is not resolved within a period of 14 days (or such other period as agreed by the parties in writing) after the date of the notice, any party to the dispute may take legal proceedings to resolve the dispute.
22. FORCE MAJEURE
If a party (Affected Party) becomes unable, wholly or in part, to carry out an obligation under this agreement (other than an obligation to pay money) due to a Force Majeure Event, the Affected Party must give to the other party prompt written notice of:
- (a)reasonable details of the Force Majeure Event; and
- (b)so far as is known, the probable extent to which the Affected Party will be unable to perform or be delayed in performing its obligation.
Subject to compliance with clause 22(a) the relevant obligation will be suspended during the Force Majeure Event to the extent that it is affected by the Force Majeure Event.
The Affected Party must use its best endeavours to overcome or remove the Force Majeure Event as quickly as possible.
For the purposes of this agreement, a 'Force Majeure Event' means any:
- (a)act of God, lightning strike, meteor strike, earthquake, storm, flood, landslide, explosion or fire;
- (b)strikes or other industrial action outside of the control of the Affected Party;
- (c)war, terrorism, sabotage, blockade, revolution, riot, insurrection, civil commotion, epidemic, pandemic; or
- (d)any decision of a government authority in relation to COVID-19, or any threat of COVID-19 beyond the reasonable control of the Affected Party, to the extent it affects the Affected Party's ability to perform its obligations.
23. NOTICES
A notice or other communication to a party under this agreement must be:
- (a)in writing and in English; and
- (b)delivered via email to the other party, to the email address specified in this agreement, or if no email address is specified in this agreement, then the email address most regularly used by the parties to correspond regarding the subject matter of this agreement as at the date of this agreement (Email Address). The parties may update their Email Address by notice to the other party.
Unless the party sending the notice knows or reasonably ought to suspect that an email was not delivered to the other party's Email Address, notice will be taken to be given:
- (a)24 hours after the email was sent, unless that falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday in the state or territory whose laws govern this Agreement, in which case the notice will be taken to be given on the next occurring business day in that state or territory; or
- (b)when replied to by the other party,
whichever is earlier.
24. GENERAL
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the law applying in New South Wales, Australia.
JURISDICTION
Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia and courts of appeal from them in respect of any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this Agreement. Each party irrevocably waives any objection to the venue of any legal process on the basis that the process has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
ASSIGNMENT
A party cannot assign, novate or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior consent of each other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
RELATIONSHIP
Nothing contained in this Agreement creates an agency, partnership, joint venture or employment relationship between Poweraudit and the Client or any of their respective employees, agents or contractors.
Neither party nor any person acting on its behalf may hold itself out as being entitled to contract or accept payment in the name of or on account of the other party.
AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may only be amended by a document signed by each party.
WAIVER
No party to this Agreement may rely on the words or conduct of any other party as a waiver of any right unless the waiver is in writing and signed by the party granting the waiver.
FURTHER ACTS AND DOCUMENTS
Each party must promptly do all further acts and execute and deliver all further documents required by law or reasonably requested by another party to give effect to this Agreement.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior negotiation, conduct, arrangement, understanding or agreement, express or implied, in relation to the subject matter of this Agreement.