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Terms and Conditions of Quotation and Sale

  1. The quotation remains valid for a period of seven days after date hereof.
  2. All or any excess material(s) remains the property of First Choice Solar.
  3. The Customer and First Choice Solar acknowledge that this agreement embodies the whole agreement between them and supersedes any and all oral and written negotiations and communications by or on behalf of any of them.
  4. First Choice Solar shall not be obliged to perform or undertake any work, matter or thing not specifically mentioned in this quotation and agrees to undertake only that work described on the face hereof. Any extra work as shall be required to complete installation in a satisfactory manner (We being the sole judge thereof) shall be at additional cost to the Customer. We shall be entitled to suspend work on the job and submit the price of such work and if the Customer shall fail to sign an authority for Us to carry out the same or have the defect rectified to Our satisfaction this Contract shall be deemed at an end and We shall be entitled to payment for all work done and all materials supplied to date of suspension of the work anything to the contrary hereinbefore contained notwithstanding. Discovery of Asbestos will trigger this Condition and may incur extra expense to the Customer under the Contract.
  5. First Choice Solar takes no responsibility for the existing condition of dwelling or building or unit to which We attach.
  6. First Choice Solar takes no responsibility for the existing condition of the electrical systems on the property.
  7. First Choice Solar does not allow for the cost of the meter swap or upgrade. The meter swap must be done by the Customers power provider. We will organize this on the Customers behalf.
  8. Measurements are trade measurement, not actual and First Choice Solar accepts no responsibility for variations in the Goods.
  9. Colour matched touch up spray on minor defects is deemed acceptable on powder-coated, colorbond and aluminium products.
  10. Unless otherwise instructed by the Customer, First Choice Solar will dispose of its rubbish or excess materials from the site.
  11. The Customer will pay First Choice Solar the deposit and any progress payments as and when requested. Failure to do so gives First Choice Solar the right to delay or cancel works however We shall be entitled to payment for all work done and all materials supplied to date of suspension of the work anything to the contrary hereinbefore contained notwithstanding.
  12. The final payment of the balance to be paid within 7 days of completion.
  13. All prices exclude any extra requirements as requested by a Builder or Council i.e. extra strengthening to attached structure, should Builder or Council approval be necessary.
  14. If job is not approved by Council or SA Power Networks the deposit shall be returned less any expenses incurred.
  15. If a Customer cancels a Contract, the deposit will not be refunded.
  16. Any times quoted for delivery and installation are estimates only and First Choice Solar shall not be liable for failure to deliver or install or for delay in delivery or installation arising from any cause whatsoever beyond Our control. The Customer shall not be relieved of any obligation to accept or pay for goods by reason of any delay in delivery or dispatch.
  17. Any stated outputs or estimated savings from solar generation are estimates only and are subject to variation according to orientation, shading, angle, Customer consumption, Customer usage times, weather, maintenance, appliances in use, change of appliances, retail charges for electricity, government rebates and retailers rebates – all of which are variable.
  18. Each panel output is guaranteed to within 5% of its stated output from the manufacturer, and the combined total estimates the output of the system quoted.
  19. First Choice Solar reserves the right to sub-contract the manufacture and/or supply of any part of the Goods or of any Materials or Services to be supplied.
  20. No claim by the Customer will be recognized by First Choice Solar unless made in writing and lodged within 30 days after practical completion of the work. No claim for damage or resultant expense direct or indirect in respect of any Goods or Services shall in any case exceed a claim for the replacement of the Goods in respect of which any damage or expense shall arise. All damage or expense over and above such Goods price shall be the responsibility of the Customer.
  21. The Customer shall provide power on site, if not, generator hire will be added.
  22. First Choice Solar requires unrestricted access to the site and the Customer will remove or move any objects obstructing such access.
  23. Prior to commencement of any works, the Customer will advise First Choice Solar of:
    (a) the location of any services to the site including electricity cables, water, gas and sewerage pipes or stormwater systems or any other such service; and
    (b) any easements on the title to the site and the Customer will make such enquiries as required to ascertain the existence of location of such services and any easements and shall indemnify First Choice Solar from and against any liability cost or claim arising from any damage or disruption caused to such services or arising from complying with the terms of any easement.
  24. Should it be considered necessary by First Choice Solar (hereinafter referred to as “the company”) to incur legal and/or other expenses including any such expenses to any agency licensed under the Security & Investigation Agents Act (as amended) in obtaining or attempting to obtain payment of any amount due by the Customer, the Customer is liable for the payment of those expenses.
  25. Interest at current bank overdraft rates may be charged on any overdue amount on the account and further, in consideration of any grant of credit, the Customer expressly undertakes to pay all such interest.
  26. Property in the goods supplied shall remain vested in the Company and shall not pass to the Customer until all monies owing by the Customer to the Company, together with all collection, repossession and/or legal costs incurred, have been paid in full, plus GST where applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Goods are at the entire risk of the Customer from time of delivery. In the event that the Customer defaults in the payment of any monies owing hereunder, the Company and its employees or agents shall have the right to enter without notice upon the Customer’s premises or any other premises where the Goods are known to be stored to repossess the Goods and for this purpose the Customer shall grant reasonable access rights and the Company and its employees or agents shall be entitled to do all things required to secure repossession and to detach the Goods if affixed to the Site.