1. GENERAL
a) All orders are accepted and are executed on the understanding that the purchaser is bound by the following General Conditions of Sale.  Where there is any inconsistency between these conditions and any conditions which the Purchaser seeks to impose these General Conditions shall prevail.
b) No waiver, alteration or modification of any of the provisions of the contract shall be binding on Meteor unless in writing signed by one of its Directors or an authorised official.
2. QUOTATIONS & PRICES
a) Quotations are valid for a period of 30 days from the date of quotation unless specifically stated otherwise in writing.
b) The published prices of and discounts applicable to Meteor's products are those ruling on the date of publication.
c) Unless specifically stated to the contrary all quoted prices are exclusive of delivery and Value Added Tax which will be charged at the rate applicable at the date of delivery.
3. PAYMENT
a) Payment is taken from your card once we receive your order and have verified your card details and have checked stock availability.  In the event we are unable to supply the goods we will inform you of this as soon as possible.
b) The price you pay is the price set out on the website at the time of the order, or if you order from the catalogue, as set out in the catalogue, plus any VAT and carriage charges as set out on the order form.
c) While we try and ensure that all prices on our website are accurate, errors may occur.  If we discover an error in the price of goods you have ordered we will inform you and give you the option of reconfirming your order at the correct price or cancelling it.
4. RISK & TITLE
a) Whilst risk in the goods supplied to the Purchaser under the contract shall pass on delivery, legal and beneficial ownership of the goods shall remain with the Company until such time as Meteor has received payment in full for goods supplied to the Purchaser or until such time as the goods are sold to the Purchaser's customer by way of bona fide sale at full market value (which shall be the earlier) and until such time the Purchaser shall keep such goods separate from its property and clearly identified as the property of Meteor.
b) If payment for any goods is overdue, whether in whole or part, and any goods have been delivered to the Purchaser then Meteor may without prejudice to any of its other rights enter the Purchaser's premises to recover and or resell the goods to recover the amount of payment overdue.
5. DELIVERY
a) All dates for delivery of goods are given in good faith but are approximate only and shall not be of the essence of the contract and shall be calculated from the date of acceptance by Meteor of the order of the Purchaser.
b) Where goods are to be delivered in installments, each delivery shall constitute a separate contract.
6. PACKING & CARRIAGE
a) A signature by an employee of the consignee on a carrier's delivery note shall constitute proof of delivery.
b) If by reason of instruction from the Purchaser dispatch in accordance with the contract is delayed for more than 14 days after the Purchaser has been notified that the goods are ready for dispatch, the purchaser shall be liable to take delivery or arrange for storage and for the purposes of Clause 3 (Payment) the goods shall thereupon be deemed to have been delivered, if, and so long as its storage facilities permit (but without obligation) Meteor may store the goods and the Purchaser shall be liable to pay a reasonable charge therefore.
7. SHORTFALL OR DAMAGE IN TRANSIT
a) No claim in respect of damage in transit will be accepted unless Meteor and its carriers are advised in writing within 48 hours of receipt of goods.  Irrespective of the condition of packing, goods and packing should be held for inspection by Meteor and its carriers.  After inspection Meteor will arrange for the goods to be collected. 
b) No claim in respect of loss in transit or short delivery will be accepted unless Meteor and its carriers are advised in writing of such loss or short delivery at the time of delivery.  The shortfall must be specified in writing on the delivery note.  Marking the words "not examined" or "not counted" or any similar statement on the delivery note will not entitle the Purchaser to claim loss in transit or short delivery at any time after delivery.  If the purchaser does not note any shortfall on the delivery note Meteor will be deemed to have delivered the correct quantity of goods to the Purchaser in accordance with the order. 
c) Any claim for damage, loss in transit or short delivery must be accompanied by the following details:
delivery invoice number - condition of package(s) - date carrier advised - date consignment received - extent if damage or shortfall - copy of delivery note.
d) In the event of non-delivery carriers and Meteor must be advised within 5 days of the applicable invoice date.
e) Meteor will not in any event be responsible for goods lost or damaged in transit or for short delivery unless the above conditions are strictly observed.
8. RETURN OF GOODS
a) If in the unlikely event you wish to return your goods you need to give notice within 10 working days of date of delivery.  Such notice may be given by emailing, faxing to the address or number set out on the website, reason must be given for the return of the goods.
b) Costs incurred in the return of the goods are the responsibility of the sender.
c) Meteor will not allow credit in respect of returned goods not in a fully resaleable condition.
9. DESCRIPTIVE MATTER & ILLUSTRATIONS
a) All descriptive specifications, drawings and dimensions issued by Meteor are approximate only and shall not form part of any contract.
b) Meteor reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification or public announcement provided that nothing in this Clause shall oblige the Purchaser to accept goods which do not reasonably comply with the contract.