Aquascape Fish Imports (Aquascape)

New Customer Application form & Mailing List Request.

 PLEASE PRINT OUT AND POST OR FAX

In order for us to compile our database and supply you with our goods please complete the following new customer application form. This also allows you to be added free of charge to our monthly mailing lists.

 

A full copy of our terms and conditions accompany this application form. Please read them carefully as supplies will only be made in accordance with our terms.

Payment on time assists our cash flow and profitability helping us to keep our prices as low as possible and to offer you the best service. Accounts are only offered to customers who place regular orders with ourselves. Accounts that are not paid to our terms may be placed on stop. Our system maintains a profile of payment performance. We will make our best endeavours to call you before placing you on stop.

You will receive an invoice with each order on the day of sale, which clearly states when the invoice is to be paid by.

Periodically we will review your account performance. We also reserve the right not to provide information as to why an account is declined or withdrawn.

 

Please complete the following in BLACK ink and return by post or fax

 

Full Company Name

 

 

Full Company Address

 

 

 

 

 

Company Reg No:

 

Pet Shop Licence No:

 

Emergency Contact No:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Telephone No

 

 

Contact Fax No.

 

 

Company Opening Hours

 

 

Contact Name (Accounts)

 

 

Trade Reference No. 1

 

Name Address &

 

Telephone & Fax number

 

 

Trade Reference No. 2

 

Name Address &

 

Telephone & Fax number

 

 

 

I have read and understood the details above and the attached terms and conditions and agree that my organisation will fully comply with the requirements. I also confirm that I am duly authorised to sign this form.

 

Signed

Print Name

Position in Company

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are unable to read part of this document please contact the office on 0121 331 1212 or by fax on 0121 331 1414

Please return this document as soon as possible to minimise delays in setting up your customer profile

Terms and Conditions of Business 2002 for Aquascape Fish Imports (AFI)

 

All orders are subject to our full terms and conditions of sale, a copy of which is listed below, on the rear of every invoice, online at our web site or is available upon request in writing by contacting Aquascape Fish Imports on 0121 331 1212 or fax 0121 331 1414.

 

Orders

Orders must be received by 4pm on the day prior to delivery. (9am on the day prior to despatch for deliveries sent by courier). All items are subject to stock availability and out of stock items may be substituted for a similar item unless otherwise requested not to. Generally all orders within 200 mile radius of Birmingham are delivered by our own drivers and outside of this area are sent by Amtrak courier service. Please note there are set delivery days in certain areas and courier orders are despatched on Wednesdays, and Thursdays only.

 

Internet Orders

Orders can be placed over the internet via our web site at www.aquascape.co.uk but please call to confirm we have received your order.

 

Consolidated Orders

Consolidated orders are placed at the customers own risk and credit can be offered on DOA fish when and where the supplier is able to offer such a service and at the suppliers discretion. Proof will always be required and DOA claims exceeding 10% of the shipment value must be supported by a veterinary report and an airport livestock claim form. No credit can be offered on freight, packing or airline handling. All consolidated orders should be inspected on collection / delivery and if satisfied with the goods then paid for in full. No credit is offered on consolidated orders.

 

Prices

All orders are charged at the current price ruling on the day of despatch and are subject to V.A.T at the current rate of 17.5%. Please see our current weekly availability listings for the latest prices. A full VAT invoice clearly stating all items ordered, delivery dates and payment terms is included with every order.  All prices and offers are subject to change and availability. E&OE accepted. Cheques returned by the bank will be subjected to a £27.50 handling charge and interest may be charged on overdue accounts at the base rate until the account is settled. Payments must be settled within 48hours of a cheque being returned to ourselves. An outstanding account charge will be made on overdue / uncleared payments at the rate of 8% above the National Westminster Bank base rate.

 

Sizes of Products

Please note that sizes are only approximate and may vary. Wherever possible sizes are listed in the catalogue and these sizes are based on our suppliers sizes.

 

Claims

Any claims for shortages or losses must be made on the day of arrival and if applicable to the delivery driver whilst inspecting your fish. Otherwise please report your losses and shortages by telephone or fax on day of arrival. Proof may be required to validate your claim. Unfortunately no responsibility can be accepted for the loss of any fish or plants already established in your aquaria.

 

Claims for Marine Fish & Invertebrates

These are purchased at the customers own risk. Please inspect them on arrival and report any problems to the drivers as claims cannot be accepted after this period of time.

 

Deliveries & Delivery Charges

Most deliveries are made by our own van service. Please inspect your fishes upon arrival to you, report any losses etc to the driver and return the polystyrene boxes with them. A same day or overnight courier service may also be used to send some deliveries. When such circumstances arise please keep all polystyrene boxes and these will be collected from you. All deliveries are free of charge providing they exceed £150.00 net value. Orders under £150.00 net value will be charged at the rate of £10 per order or courier charges at cost whichever is deemed applicable. All quoted delivery charges are subject to VAT @ 17.5%.

 

Payments

Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit card. Credit cards accepted are Mastercard, Maestro, Visa, Visa Electron, Switch, Solo and JCB. Payment of consolidated orders by credit card will be subjected to a fee of 2% of the value of the goods.

 

Accounts

Aquascape Fish Imports retain legal ownership of all goods until paid for in full. Accounts are available to customers on receipt of satisfactory references, after initial orders that are suitably paid for, or upon satisfactory completion of an account application form.

 

Overdue Accounts

Accounts that are not settled within the agreed period will be subject to a £15.00 admin charge.  An overdue account charge will be made on overdue accounts at the rate of 8% above the National Westminster Bank base rate after suitable warning of overdue accounts has been made.

 

Polystyrene Boxes

Please retain all polystyrene boxes and return them with the driver if possible. Otherwise the boxes will be collected from you the following week. A small surcharge may occur if boxes cannot be returned. This allows us to keep our prices low and offer you the best service.

 

Address and hours of business

Aquascape Fish Imports.  Unit 12. 9 Paper Mill End Industrial Estate, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NH. ENGLAND

Our hours of trading are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday till 8pm (Summer Only), Friday 9am – 12noon, Saturday & Sunday – Closed. Telephone no: 0121 331 1212. Fax no: 0121 331 1414. Out of Hours Mobile: 07989 347 779, e-mail: sales@aquascape.co.uk Web Page: http://www.aquascape.co.uk