FBO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PRICING
We reserve the right to change pricing at any time during the life of this catalogue. ‘Up to date’ pricing will be published online at www.frankberry.co.uk and reviewed regularly. Paper prices may vary due to the fluctuation in the market. We reserve the right to amend any incorrect pricing on orders received. Your representative will always be made aware of any price changes.
VAT
All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. VAT will be levied at the appropriate rate for the date invoiced. FBO VAT NUMBER 401642986.
PAYMENT
Invoices should be paid in full and cleared within 30 days from the date of invoice. We accept payment by credit/debit card. We reserve the right to charge interest at a minimum of 4% above the bank base rate on all overdue invoices. The debtor will be liable for all costs incurred in the collection of outstanding invoices.
OWNERSHIP
Goods supplied will remain the property of Frank Berry (Office Supplies) Ltd trading as ‘FBO Educational’ until the invoice has been paid in full. In all instances deliveries should be signed for by the customer and details provided on the paperwork of any damage. Photographic evidence will be required where ownership is questionable.
STOCK
Where possible all orders will be delivered complete. If an item is out of stock the customer will be notified on all relevant paperwork and the outstanding goods will be dispatched at our earliest convenience. We reserve the right to supply alternative products of a comparable quality or better if the product ordered is not available.
CLAIMS and RETURNS
ALL claims must be reported within three working days following receipt of goods. Goods supplied correctly are non-returnable, unless you have prior permission from our customer service team or a sales representative. Carriage will be chargeable on all returns at the discretion of the company. Please sign for all deliveries as ‘unchecked’.
CANCELLED ORDERS MUST BE PUT IN WRITING
Written evidence must be provided in all instances where an order is cancelled by the customer. If such evidence is not supplied the order will be processed and chargeable to the customer.
DAMAGED GOODS/PARCELS
If a pallet or parcel is delivered with visible external damage please sign for the delivery as ‘damaged’ or reject the delivery if you feel that there is a significant problem. Where possible please take photographic evidence to help us in processing with any claim. If you are unsure, please call our customer service team whilst the courier is on site. Proof of delivery can be made available to all customers for both parcels and pallets – please contact out Customer Service team for details.
RETURNING GOODS ORDERED IN ERROR
Crested goods ordered in error cannot be returned. Non-stock items that have been ordered in will incur a 35% returns charge. Stocked items will incur a minimum charge of £25.00 to return. Collection charges will be added at the managements discretion.
COLLECTIONS
If a collection is required please make sure the goods are available and suitably packaged for the courier to collect; failure to do so may result in additional charges. Official paperwork must support all collections.
PROPER LAW
Contracts will be governed by English law and both parties will agree. Any national contracts between ourselves and an educational establishment must adhere to the terms and conditions of the contract.
MINIMUM ORDER VALUE / CARRIAGE CHARGES
As of January 2020 a minimum order value of £35.00 will be applied to all customer accounts. Any order below this value will automatically incur a carriage charge unless alternative arrangements have been made with the management. FBO reserve the right to amalgamate orders for customers that order small amounts regularly. We will endeavour to deliver all orders as soon as possible (stock permitting). If next daydelivery is required THIS MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON ALL ORDERS, PHONE, EMAIL AND ONLINE. Please note orders requiring cresting will take up to 7 days to deliver. BACK TO SCHOOL ORDERS MUST CONTAIN SPECIFIC DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
PERSONALISATION
Clarification will always be required before a personalised order will be input. E &O. E. Always discuss your requirements with our customer service team.
BESPOKE GOODS
Overprinted/Bespoke orders – A charge will be levied for all work carried out up to the point of cancellation. The charge will be determined by the number of hours spent preparing the job and the materials used at the time of cancellation. A minimum cancellation charge of £25.00 is present for all overprinted/bespoke orders where administrative and design work has begun. Bespoke books are non returnable.
MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS
The customer is responsible for ensuring that the details provided on all orders are complete and accurate in all respects. THIS ESPECIALLY APPLIES TO ORDERS INVOLVING SCHOOL CRESTING. If specific cresting instructions have not been provided FBO reserve the right to crest as per previous orders. We kindly ask that orders are not sent to us more than once in any form, e.g. phone and email, as we cannot be held responsible for duplication. We reserve the right to make changes to specification and/or colour of any products that we supply. Please note: colours may not be fully accurate on printed pages or online, if a specific font is required always tell us. All goods are supplied with the relevant manufacturers warranty. Events beyond our reasonable control mean we have no liability to you for failure to deliver goods you have ordered. We may have to change our terms and conditions during the life of this catalogue, always refer to our website for the most up to date information.
OUR DELIVERY IS DOOR TO DOOR AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE UNPACKING OF PARCELS AND/OR PALLETS – IF SPECIFIC REQUIREMNTS ARE NEEDED PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM.
Discount Codes
Great news! You have received a discount code. Here are the full T&C's that accompany our discount codes:
- Discount code is only valid for orders placed online.
- Discount code is not valid in conjunction with any other voucher code or offer, unless otherwise stated.
- The voucher code is not validand will not be applied to the following items/categories:
- Casio Calculators
- Copier Paper
- Promotion codes entitle you, at the time of ordering, to a saving on a new order placed via the website.
- We reserve the right to decline orders where, in its opinion, a promotion code is invalid.
- Promotion codes are only valid on specific products, while stocks last and may be withdrawn at any time.
- Only one voucher code can be used per order, per person.
- In the event of product returns, refunds will be given for the value of the original purchase, i.e.: With applied discount. Not at the RRP of the item.
- In the event of part of the order being returned, the monetary value returned will be the value of the item/s at the time of the transaction, ie: with discount applied. The promotional discount will not be applied to replacement items. If the offer is still valid at the time of making a return you should place a new order using the original promotional code.
- We reserve the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time.
OUR PRICE MATCH PROMISE
We'll price match any item we sell and its delivery against any other supplier – we’ll even match discount codes and those all-important sales periods. Here’s what you need to do to you get the best price:
- Give us a call on 01246 852 244
- Let our friendly team know the product code
- Tell us where you spotted it
- Let our FBO team work their magic
That’s it! We’ll need to confirm the price of the product, so make sure you’ve got a link to it to hand or a recent copy invoice (2020). The whole thing should only take a few minutes and you’ll save some money too. Winner Winner!
What if I've already bought my product?
The savings don’t just stop there. If the price of your product drops on our site or you see it cheaper with another supplier within 7 days of you receiving your order, let us know through our live chat service (9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday). We’ll happily refund the difference.
The important bits
No confusing jargon here, just handy information you should know.
- We match against the total cost of our competitor’s item and delivery, so keep this in mind before you call us
- We only price match against suppliers in the UK
- The product on our competitor’s site needs to be exactly the same, like for like (e.g., same size, colour, pack size, specification etc.) as the one on our site
- You can also use our webstore to hunt for a bargain. Create a ‘Quick’ list and keep track of the prices for your most wanted items. Just register your account at; www.frankberry.co.uk
- We only price match against existing 2020 prices.
- The competitor’s price may include VAT; it is worth noting that all prices we quote are exclusive of VAT.
- We cannot under any circumstances sell under cost
- We reserve the right to terminate or amend the terms of Our Price Match Promise at any time by posting notice of such termination or alteration on our website.
