1. Definitions
1.1 “Sphera” means Sphera Pty Ltd ATF Sphera Unit Trust T/A Sphera, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of Sphera Pty Ltd ATF Sphera Unit Trust T/A Sphera.
1.2 “Client” means the person/s or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Client requesting Sphera to provide the Services as specified in any proposal, quotation, order, invoice or other documentation, and:
(a) if there is more than one Client, is a reference to each Client jointly and severally; and
(b) if the Client is a part of a Trust, shall be bound in their capacity as a trustee; and
(c) includes the Client’s executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
1.3 “Goods” means all Goods or Services supplied by Sphera to the Client at the Client’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Goods’ or ‘Services’ shall be interchangeable for the other).
1.4 “Price” means the Price payable (plus any GST where applicable) for the Goods as agreed between Sphera and the Client in accordance with clause 5 below.
1.5 “GST” means Goods and Services Tax (GST) as defined within the “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999” (Cth).
2. Acceptance
2.1 The Client is taken to have exclusively accepted and is immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Client places an order for or accepts delivery of the Goods.
2.2 These terms and conditions may only be amended with the consent of both parties in writing, and shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with any other document or agreement between the Client and Sphera.
2.3 Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 9 of the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 or any other applicable provisions of that Act or any Regulations referred to in that Act.
3. Errors & Omissions
3.1 The Client acknowledges and accepts that Sphera shall, without prejudice, accept no liability in respect of any alleged or actual error(s) and/or omission(s):
(a) resulting from an inadvertent mistake made by Sphera in the formation and/or administration of this contract; and/or
(b) contained/omitted in/from any literature (hard copy and/or electronic) supplied by Sphera in respect of the Services.
3.2 In the event such an error and/or omission occurs in accordance with clause 3.1, and is not attributable to the negligence and/or wilful misconduct of Sphera; the Client shall not be entitled to treat this contract as repudiated nor render it invalid.
4. Change in Control
4.1 The Client shall give Sphera not less than fourteen (14) days prior written notice of any proposed change of ownership of the Client and/or any other change in the Client’s details (including but not limited to, changes in the Client’s name, address, contact phone or fax number/s, or business practice). The Client shall be liable for any loss incurred by Sphera as a result of the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.
5. Price and Payment
5.1 At Sphera’s sole discretion, the Price shall be either:
(a) as indicated on any invoice provided by Sphera to the Client; or
(b) Sphera’s quoted price (subject to clause 5.2) which will be valid for the period stated in the quotation or otherwise for a period of thirty (30) days.
5.2 Sphera reserves the right to change the Price:
(a) if a variation to the Goods which are to be supplied is requested; or
(b) if a variation to the Services originally scheduled (including any applicable plans or specifications) is requested; or
(c) where additional Services are required due to the discovery of hidden or unidentifiable difficulties (including, but not limited to, inclement weather, limitations to site accessibility, safety considerations, prerequisite work by a third party not being completed, change of design, or hidden pipes and wiring in walls etc.) which are only discovered on commencement of the Services; or
(d) in the event of increases to Sphera in the cost of labour or materials (including but not limited to overseas transactions that may increase as a consequence of variations in foreign currency rates of exchange and/or international freight and insurance charges) which are beyond Sphera’s control.
5.3 At Sphera’s sole discretion, a non-refundable deposit may be required.
5.4 Time for payment for the Goods being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Client on the date/s determined by Sphera, which may be:
(a) on delivery of the Goods;
(b) before delivery of the Goods;
(c) by way of instalments/progress payments in accordance with Sphera’s payment schedule;
(d) the date specified on any invoice or other form as being the date for payment; or
(e) failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is thirty (30) days following the date of any invoice given to the Client by Sphera.
5.5 Payment may be made by cash, cheque, bank cheque, electronic/on-line banking, credit card (a surcharge may apply per transaction), or by any other method as agreed to between the Client and Sphera.
5.6 The Client shall not be entitled to set off against, or deduct from the Price, any sums owed or claimed to be owed to the Client by Sphera nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
5.7 Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price the Client must pay to Sphera an amount equal to any GST Sphera must pay for any supply by Sphera under this or any other agreement for the sale of the Goods. The Client must pay GST, without deduction or set off of any other amounts, at the same time and on the same basis as the Client pays the Price. In addition, the Client must pay any other taxes and duties that may be applicable in addition to the Price except where they are expressly included in the Price.
6. Delivery of Goods
6.1 Delivery (“Delivery”) of the Goods is taken to occur at the time that:
(a) the Client or the Client’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Goods at Sphera’s address; or
(b) Sphera (or Sphera’s nominated carrier) delivers the Goods to the Client’s nominated address specified on the purchase order or correspondence even if the Client is not present at the address. Should the Client wish the Goods to be delivered to an address different from what is specified, clear instructions must be provided by the Client prior to Delivery.
6.2 At Sphera’s sole discretion, the cost of delivery is either included in the Price or is in addition to the Price.
6.3 Further to clause 6.2, it shall be the Client’s responsibility to provide forklift or other lifting equipment as deemed appropriate by Sphera for the purpose of unloading the Goods. Should a forklift or other suitable lifting equipment not be available, then where Sphera organises such equipment, then any associated costs incurred by Sphera shall be on charged to the Client.
6.4 The Sphera may deliver the Goods in separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.
6.5 Any time specified by Sphera for delivery of the Goods is an estimate only and Sphera will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Client as a result of delivery being late. However both parties agree that they shall make every endeavour to enable the Goods to be delivered at the time and place as was arranged between both parties. In the event that Sphera is unable to supply the Goods as agreed solely due to any action or inaction of the Client, then Sphera shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for redelivery and/or storage.
6.6 In conjunction with clause 6.5, the Client acknowledges that orders are generally delivered within an eight to ten (8-10) week timeframe from the order date unless otherwise specified. The order date shall be:
(a) from the date of payment for cash sales; or
(b) from when the order confirmation is received by Clients that are account holders.
7. Risk
7.1 Risk of damage to or loss of the Goods passes to the Client on Delivery and the Client must insure the Goods on or before Delivery.
7.2 If any of the Goods are damaged or destroyed following delivery but prior to ownership passing to the Client, Sphera is entitled to receive all insurance proceeds payable for the Goods. The production of these terms and conditions by Sphera is sufficient evidence of Sphera’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds without the need for any person dealing with Sphera to make further enquiries.
7.3 If the Client requests Sphera to leave Goods outside Sphera’s premises for collection or to deliver the Goods to an unattended location, then such Goods shall be left at the Client’s sole risk.
7.4 The Client warrants that any structures to which the Goods are to be affixed are able to withstand the installation of the Goods and that any electrical connections (including, but not limited to, meter boxes, main switches, circuit breakers, and electrical cable) are of suitable capacity to handle the Goods once installed. If for any reason (including the discovery of defective or unsafe wiring or dangerous access to ceiling and/or crawl spaces) that Sphera, or employees of Sphera, reasonably form the opinion that the Client’s premises is not safe for the installation of Goods to proceed then Sphera shall be entitled to delay installation of the Goods until Sphera is satisfied that it is safe for the installation to proceed.
7.5 The Client agrees to remove any furniture, furnishings or personal goods from the vicinity of the worksite and agrees that Sphera shall not be liable for any damage caused to those items through the Client’s failure to comply with this clause.
7.6 In the event Sphera is only supplying Goods and not installing them, The Client acknowledges that Sphera is only responsible for parts that are replaced by Sphera and does not at any stage accept any liability in respect of previous services and/or goods supplied by any other third party that subsequently fail and found to be the source of the failure, the Client agrees to indemnify Sphera against any loss or damage to the Goods, or caused by the Goods, or any part thereof howsoever arising.
7.7 For the purposes of design planning and lighting layout calculations, Sphera shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of any plans, specifications and other information provided by the Client. The Client acknowledges and agrees that in the event that any of this information provided by the Client is inaccurate, Sphera accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from these inaccurate plans, specifications or other information.
8. Product Specifications
8.1 The Client acknowledges that all descriptive specifications, illustrations, drawings, data, dimensions, ratings and weights stated in Sphera’s or manufacturer’s fact sheets, price lists or advertising material, are approximate only and are given by way of identification only. The Client shall not be entitled to rely on such information, and any use of such does not constitute a sale by description, and does not form part of the contract, unless expressly stated as such in writing by Sphera.
9. Access
9.1 The Client shall ensure that Sphera has clear and free access to the worksite at all times to enable them to deliver the Services. Sphera shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the site (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and concreted or paved or grassed areas) unless due to the negligence of Sphera.
10. Title
10.1 The Sphera and the Client agree that ownership of the Goods shall not pass until:
(a) the Client has paid Sphera all amounts owing to Sphera; and
(b) the Client has met all of its other obligations to Sphera.
10.2 Receipt by Sphera of any form of payment other than cash shall not be deemed to be payment until that form of payment has been honoured, cleared or recognised.
10.3 It is further agreed that, until ownership of the Goods passes to the Client in accordance with clause 10.1:
(a) the Client is only a bailee of the Goods and must return the Goods to Sphera on request.
(b) the Client holds the benefit of the Client’s insurance of the Goods on trust for Sphera and must pay to Sphera the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Goods being lost, damaged or destroyed.
(c) the Client must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Goods other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Client sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Goods then the Client must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for Sphera and must pay or deliver the proceeds to Sphera on demand.
(d) the Client should not convert or process the Goods or intermix them with other goods but if the Client does so then the Client holds the resulting product on trust for the benefit of Sphera and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to Sphera as it so directs.
(e) the Client irrevocably authorises Sphera to enter any premises where Sphera believes the Goods are kept and recover possession of the Goods.
(f) Sphera may recover possession of any Goods in transit whether or not delivery has occurred.
(g) the Client shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Goods nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Goods while they remain the property of Sphera.
(h) Sphera may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Goods sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Goods has not passed to the Client.
11. Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”)
11.1 In this clause financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPSA.
11.2 Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Client acknowledges and agrees that these terms and conditions constitute a security agreement for the purposes of the PPSA and creates a security interest in all Goods and/or collateral (account) – being a monetary obligation of the Client to Sphera for Services – that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by Sphera to the Client.
11.3 The Client undertakes to:
(a) promptly sign any further documents and/or provide any further information (such information to be complete, accurate and up-to-date in all respects) which Sphera may reasonably require to;
(i) register a financing statement or financing change statement in relation to a security interest on the Personal Property Securities Register;
(ii) register any other document required to be registered by the PPSA; or
(iii) correct a defect in a statement referred to in clause 11.3(a)(i) or 11.3(a)(ii);
(b) indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, Sphera for all expenses incurred in registering a financing statement or financing change statement on the Personal Property Securities Register established by the PPSA or releasing any Goods charged thereby;
(c) not register a financing change statement in respect of a security interest without the prior written consent of Sphera;
(d) not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Goods and/or collateral (account) in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of Sphera;
(e) immediately advise Sphera of any material change in its business practices of selling the Goods which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.
11.4 The Sphera and the Client agree that sections 96, 115 and 125 of the PPSA do not apply to the security agreement created by these terms and conditions.
11.5 The Client waives their rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.
11.6 The Client waives their rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.
11.7 Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Sphera, the Client waives their right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.
11.8 The Client must unconditionally ratify any actions taken by Sphera under clauses 11.3 to 11.5.
11.9 Subject to any express provisions to the contrary (including those contained in this clause 11) nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.
12. Security and Charge
12.1 In consideration of Sphera agreeing to supply the Goods, the Client charges all of its rights, title and interest (whether joint or several) in any land, realty or other assets capable of being charged, owned by the Client either now or in the future, to secure the performance by the Client of its obligations under these terms and conditions (including, but not limited to, the payment of any money).
12.2 The Client indemnifies Sphera from and against all Sphera’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising Sphera’s rights under this clause.
12.3 The Client irrevocably appoints Sphera and each director of Sphera as the Client’s true and lawful attorney/s to perform all necessary acts to give effect to the provisions of this clause 12 including, but not limited to, signing any document on the Client’s behalf.
13. Defects, Warranties and Returns, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA)
13.1 The Client must inspect the Goods on delivery and must within twenty-four (24) hours of delivery notify Sphera in writing of any evident defect/damage, shortage in quantity, or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Client must notify any other alleged defect in the Goods as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Upon such notification the Client must allow Sphera to inspect the Goods.
13.2 Under applicable State, Territory and Commonwealth Law (including, without limitation the CCA), certain statutory implied guarantees and warranties (including, without limitation the statutory guarantees under the CCA) may be implied into these terms and conditions (Non-Excluded Guarantees).
13.3 The Sphera acknowledges that nothing in these terms and conditions purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.
13.4 Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, Sphera makes no warranties or other representations under these terms and conditions including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Goods. The Sphera’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
13.5 If the Client is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, Sphera’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.
13.6 If Sphera is required to replace the Goods under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, Sphera may refund any money the Client has paid for the Goods.
13.7 If the Client is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, Sphera’s liability for any defect or damage in the Goods is:
(a) limited to the value of any express warranty or warranty card provided to the Client by Sphera at Sphera’s sole discretion;
(b) limited to any warranty to which Sphera is entitled, if Sphera did not manufacture the Goods;
(c) otherwise negated absolutely.
13.8 Subject to this clause 13, returns will only be accepted provided that:
(a) the Client has complied with the provisions of clause 13.1; and
(b) Sphera has agreed that the Goods are defective; and
(c) the Goods are returned within a reasonable time at the Client’s cost (if that cost is not significant); and
(d) the Goods are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.
13.9 Notwithstanding clauses 13.1 to 13.8 but subject to the CCA, Sphera shall not be liable for any defect or damage which may be caused or partly caused by or arise as a result of:
(a) the Client failing to properly maintain or store any Goods;
(b) the Client using the Goods for any purpose other than that for which they were designed;
(c) the Client continuing the use of any Goods after any defect became apparent or should have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user;
(d) the Client failing to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by Sphera;
(e) fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.
13.10 In the case of second hand Goods, unless the Client is a consumer under the CCA, the Client acknowledges that it has had full opportunity to inspect the second hand Goods prior to delivery and accepts them with all faults and that to the extent permitted by law no warranty is given by Sphera as to the quality or suitability for any purpose and any implied warranty, statutory or otherwise, is expressly excluded. The Client acknowledges and agrees that Sphera has agreed to provide the Client with the second hand Goods and calculated the Price of the second hand Goods in reliance of this clause 13.10.
13.11 Sphera may in its absolute discretion accept non-defective Goods for return if claims are made within 30 days of purchase, in which case Sphera may require the Client to pay handling fees of up to fifty percent (50%) of the value of the returned Goods plus any freight costs.
13.12 Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if Sphera is required by a law to accept a return then Sphera will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.
14. Intellectual Property
14.1 Where Sphera has designed, drawn or developed Goods for the Client, then the copyright in any designs and drawings and documents shall remain the property of Sphera. Under no circumstances may such designs, drawings and documents be used without the express written approval of Sphera.
14.2 The Client warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to Sphera will not cause Sphera to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Client’s order and the Client agrees to indemnify Sphera against any action taken by a third party against Sphera in respect of any such infringement.
14.3 The Client agrees that Sphera may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings or Goods which Sphera has created for the Client.
15. Default and Consequences of Default
15.1 Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue daily from the date when payment becomes due, until the date of payment, at a rate of two and a half percent (2.5%) per calendar month (and at Sphera’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
15.2 If the Client owes Sphera any money the Client shall indemnify Sphera from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by Sphera in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis, Sphera’s contract default fee, and bank dishonour fees).
15.3 Further to any other rights or remedies Sphera may have under this contract, if a Client has made payment to Sphera, and the transaction is subsequently reversed, the Client shall be liable for the amount of the reversed transaction, in addition to any further costs incurred by Sphera under this clause 15 where it can be proven that such reversal is found to be illegal, fraudulent or in contravention to the Client’s obligations under this agreement.
15.4 Without prejudice to Sphera’s other remedies at law Sphera shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Client which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to Sphera shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
(a) any money payable to Sphera becomes overdue, or in Sphera’s opinion the Client will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
(b) the Client has exceeded any applicable credit limit provided by Sphera;
(c) the Client becomes insolvent, convenes a meeting with its creditors or proposes or enters into an arrangement with creditors, or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
(d) a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in respect of the Client or any asset of the Client.
16. Cancellation
16.1 Without prejudice to any other remedies Sphera may have, if at any time the Client is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions Sphera may suspend or terminate the supply of Goods to the Client. The Sphera will not be liable to the Client for any loss or damage the Client suffers because Sphera has exercised its rights under this clause.
16.2 The Sphera may cancel any contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Goods at any time before the Goods are delivered by giving written notice to the Client. On giving such notice Sphera shall repay to the Client any money paid by the Client for the Goods. The Sphera shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
16.3 In the event that the Client cancels delivery of Goods the Client shall be liable for any and all loss incurred (whether direct or indirect) by Sphera as a direct result of the cancellation (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits).
16.4 Cancellation of orders for Goods made to the Client’s specifications, or for non-stocklist items, will definitely not be accepted once production has commenced, or an order has been placed.
17. Privacy Act 1988
17.1 The Client agrees for Sphera to obtain from a credit reporting body (CRB) a credit report containing personal credit information (e.g. name, address, D.O.B, occupation, previous credit applications, credit history) about the Client in relation to credit provided by Sphera.
17.2 The Client agrees that Sphera may exchange information about the Client with those credit providers and with related body corporates for the following purposes:
(a) to assess an application by the Client; and/or
(b) to notify other credit providers of a default by the Client; and/or
(c) to exchange information with other credit providers as to the status of this credit account, where the Client is in default with other credit providers; and/or
(d) to assess the creditworthiness of the Client including the Client’s repayment history in the preceding two (2) years.
17.3 The Client consents to Sphera being given a consumer credit report to collect overdue payment on commercial credit.
17.4 The Client agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by Sphera for the following purposes (and for other agreed purposes or required by):
(a) the provision of Goods; and/or
(b) analysing, verifying and/or checking the Client’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to the provision of Goods; and/or
(c) processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by the Client; and/or
(d) enabling the collection of amounts outstanding in relation to the Goods.
17.5 The Sphera may give information about the Client to a CRB for the following purposes:
(a) to obtain a consumer credit report;
(b) allow the CRB to create or maintain a credit information file about the Client including credit history.
17.6 The information given to the CRB may include:
(a) personal information as outlined in 17.1 above;
(b) name of the credit provider and that Sphera is a current credit provider to the Client;
(c) whether the credit provider is a licensee;
(d) type of consumer credit;
(e) details concerning the Client’s application for credit or commercial credit (e.g. date of commencement/termination of the credit account and the amount requested);
(f) advice of consumer credit defaults, overdue accounts, loan repayments or outstanding monies which are overdue by more than sixty (60) days and for which written notice for request of payment has been made and debt recovery action commenced or alternatively that the Client no longer has any overdue accounts and Sphera has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge (e.g. dates of payments);
(g) information that, in the opinion of Sphera, the Client has committed a serious credit infringement;
(h) advice that the amount of the Client’s overdue payment is equal to or more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150).
17.7 The Client shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from Sphera:
(a) a copy of the information about the Client retained by Sphera and the right to request that Sphera correct any incorrect information; and
(b) that Sphera does not disclose any personal information about the Client for the purpose of direct marketing.
17.8 The Sphera will destroy personal information upon the Client’s request (by e-mail) or if it is no longer required unless it is required in order to fulfil the obligations of this agreement or is required to be maintained and/or stored in accordance with the law.
17.9 The Client can make a privacy complaint by contacting Sphera via e-mail. The Sphera will respond to that complaint within seven (7) days of receipt and will take all reasonable steps to make a decision as to the complaint within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint. In the event that the Client is not satisfied with the resolution provided, the Client can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.
18. Unpaid Seller’s Rights
18.1 Where the Client has left any item with Sphera for repair, modification, exchange or for Sphera to perform any other service in relation to the item and Sphera has not received or been tendered the whole of any monies owing to it by the Client, Sphera shall have, until all monies owing to Sphera are paid:
(a) a lien on the item; and
(b) the right to retain or sell the item, such sale to be undertaken in accordance with any legislation applicable to the sale or disposal of uncollected goods.
18.2 The lien of Sphera shall continue despite the commencement of proceedings, or judgment for any monies owing to Sphera having been obtained against the Client.
19. Service of Notices
19.1 Any written notice given under this contract shall be deemed to have been given and received:
(a) by handing the notice to the other party, in person;
(b) by leaving it at the address of the other party as stated in this contract;
(c) by sending it by registered post to the address of the other party as stated in this contract;
(d) if sent by facsimile transmission to the fax number of the other party as stated in this contract (if any), on receipt of confirmation of the transmission;
(e) if sent by email to the other party’s last known email address.
19.2 Any notice that is posted shall be deemed to have been served, unless the contrary is shown, at the time when by the ordinary course of post, the notice would have been delivered.
20. Trusts
20.1 If the Client at any time upon or subsequent to entering in to the contract is acting in the capacity of trustee of any trust (“Trust”) then whether or not Sphera may have notice of the Trust, the Client covenants with Sphera as follows:
(a) the contract extends to all rights of indemnity which the Client now or subsequently may have against the Trust and the trust fund;
(b) the Client has full and complete power and authority under the Trust to enter into the contract and the provisions of the Trust do not purport to exclude or take away the right of indemnity of the Client against the Trust or the trust fund. The Client will not release the right of indemnity or commit any breach of trust or be a party to any other action which might prejudice that right of indemnity;
(c) the Client will not without consent in writing of Sphera (Sphera will not unreasonably withhold consent), cause, permit, or suffer to happen any of the following events;
(i) the removal, replacement or retirement of the Client as trustee of the Trust;
(ii) any alteration to or variation of the terms of the Trust;
(iii) any advancement or distribution of capital of the Trust; or
(iv) any resettlement of the trust property.
21. General
21.1 The failure by either party to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect that party’s right to subsequently enforce that provision. If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected, prejudiced or impaired.
21.2 These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of Victoria, the state in which Sphera has its principal place of business, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Melbourne courts in that state.
21.3 Subject to clause 13, Sphera shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Client for any indirect and/or consequential loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Client arising out of a breach by Sphera of these terms and conditions (alternatively Sphera’s liability shall be limited to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the Price of the Goods).
21.4 The Sphera may licence and/or assign all or any part of its rights and/or obligations under this contract without the Client’s consent.
21.5 The Client cannot licence or assign without the written approval of Sphera.
21.6 The Sphera may elect to subcontract out any part of the Services but shall not be relieved from any liability or obligation under this contract by so doing. Furthermore, the Client agrees and understands that they have no authority to give any instruction to any of Sphera’s sub-contractors without the authority of Sphera.
21.7 The Client agrees that Sphera may amend these terms and conditions by notifying the Client in writing. These changes shall be deemed to take effect from the date on which the Client accepts such changes, or otherwise at such time as the Client makes a further request for Sphera to provide Goods to the Client.
21.8 Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party.
21.9 Both parties warrant that they have the power to enter into this agreement and have obtained all necessary authorisations to allow them to do so, they are not insolvent and that this agreement creates binding and valid legal obligations on them.