1. Definitions

2. Title to the Hardware

3. Hardware Warranty

4. software Warranty

5. Application

6. Cancellation / Returns

7. Price

8. Payment

9. Delivery and Installation

10. Damages, shortages or loss in transit

11. Acceptance of Products

12. Passing of the Risk

13. Confidential Information

14. 1stGMC's Liability

15. Export Control

16. Specifications

17. Termination

18. Miscellaneous

19. Rights of Third Parties

20. Data Protection

21. Governing Law

a. "Conditions" - these terms and conditions
b. "Customer" - any purchaser or licensee of the Products
c. "Hardware" - the computer equipment to be purchased
d. "Products" - any Hardware or software sold or licensed by 1stGMC
e. "software" - the software to be purchased and related materials, updates and enhancements developed by 1stGMC or third parties and supplied by 1stGMC

a. Notwithstanding delivery, installation and acceptance, title to the Hardware shall not pass to the Customer but shall be retained by 1stGMC until full payment for the Products has been received by 1stGMC from the Customer.

b. Until such time as title in the Hardware has passed to the Customer, 1stGMC:

i. shall have absolute authority to retake, sell or otherwise deal with or dispose of any or part of the Hardware; and

ii. for the purpose specified in (b)(i) above, 1stGMC or any of its agents or authorised representatives shall with reasonable cause be irrevocably entitled at any time and without notice to enter upon any premises in which the Hardware or any part thereof is installed, stored or kept, or is reasonably believed so to be; and

iii. shall be entitled to seek a Court injunction to prevent the Customer from selling, transferring or otherwise disposing of the Hardware.

Unless otherwise specified 1stGMC warrants to the Customer that the Hardware supplied hereunder by 1stGMC is free from defects of workmanship and materials for the period set out below which commences on installation by 1stGMC or on delivery of Hardware if not to be installed by 1stGMC.  If the Customer delays installation by 1stGMC for more than 30 days from delivery, installation shall be deemed to have occurred on the thirtieth day following delivery.  1stGMC undertakes subject to Paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) below to repair or, at its option, to replace the hardware purchased hereunder which 1stGMC has on inspection found to be defective:

i. for ninety (90) days in the case of upgrades and spare parts sales;

ii. for a minimum of one (1) year and as specified by the manufacturer in the case of printers, workstations and peripherals; and

iii. and otherwise for three (3) years for servers provided that 1stGMC may vary the warranty periods and service level at its discretion from time to time as published on our website.

b. Each claim by the Customer under this warranty shall be notified to 1stGMC within the warranty period specifying the serial number and date of purchase of Hardware and nature of defect.  On notification, 1stGMC or its agents or representatives shall have the option of telephone diagnostics and remote resolution.  Should further testing, inspection, repair or replacement be required, 1stGMC shall have the option of providing such service on-site at the Customer's location or of having the Hardware returned to 1stGMC or such other address as may be notified to the Customer freight pre-paid.  Replacement parts or Hardware shall be sent by 1stGMC to the Customer ordinary freight pre-paid, subject always to (c), (d) and (e) below.

c. On-site service is only available within the US mainland and islands connected by road bridges. Onsite service for monitors will usually be a permanent exchange with similar new or refurbished as new monitors.

d. In the event of any claim presented under warranty being found on investigation by 1stGMC either to be outside the scope or duration of this warranty or the fault not being confirmed, then the cost of such investigation and repair shall be borne by the Customer.

e. 1stGMC shall not be liable at any time for damage or defects in the Hardware or parts caused by:

i. improper use or installation (if not installed by 1stGMC); or

ii. use of the Hardware outside the specifications detailed in the documentation relating to the Hardware; or

iii. outside the specific application of the Hardware; or

iv. where Hardware has been repaired or modified by persons not authorised by 1stGMC.

a. In the case of software produced by 1stGMC ("1stGMC software") 1stGMC software is warranted to conform substantially to its published functional specifications for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of installation.  1stGMC will during the said period, at its own expense, correct any such non-conforming software provided that the Customer has notified 1stGMC and upon inspection 1stGMC has found the software to be non-conforming.  The Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty will be limited to such correction.  This warranty is subject to the following conditions:

i. Any modification of the software by any persons not authorised by 1stGMC shall void this warranty.

ii. Damage resulting from or aggravated by negligence or misuse is excluded.

iii. This warranty is subject to the Customer following the procedures (if any) specified by 1stGMC from time to time for fault recording.

iv. The Customer reporting any faults in the software within seven (7) days of the fault becoming apparent and co-operating with 1stGMC in carrying out such diagnostic and test routines as 1stGMC may require in accordance with 1stGMC's instructions.

v. The Customer returning to 1stGMC, if so required by 1stGMC, at its own expense the software suitably packed.

b. In the case of non 1stGMC software ("Non 1stGMC software"), 1stGMC will use reasonable endeavours at its own expense to procure that the Customer will have the benefit of any warranty given by a Third Party in respect of non 1stGMC software delivered subject to the Customer complying with the conditions of such warranties.

Unless specifically agreed in writing and authorised by a Director/Branch Manager of 1stGMC these Conditions shall supersede all Terms and Conditions of the Customer.  These Conditions shall constitute the entire understanding between the parties and (for the avoidance of doubt) acceptance of deliveries of the Products hereunder shall constitute acceptance by the Customer of these Conditions.  No liability shall attach to 1stGMC its agents or employees in respect of any representations made or advice given with regard to Products to be supplied unless confirmed in writing and signed by a Director/Branch Manager of 1stGMC.

If for any reason the Customer is unhappy with any purchase, the Customer shall be entitled to return it to 1stGMC, at the Customer's expense, in its original condition within 28 days of the date the relevant item is received by the Customer, unopened (with any seals and shrink-wrap intact) and 1stGMC will issue a full refund for the price paid for the item. 

The Customer must ensure the Product delivery note; the customer's name and address are enclosed with the returns package to enable 1stGMC to identify the Customer and the returns package.  Provided the Customer has complied with the provisions of this and paragraph 6 (Cancellation), the Customer will be liable only for the cost of return of the Product to 1stGMC.  The Customer must take reasonable care of the Product whilst it is in the Customer's possession and ensure it is appropriately marked for safe return to 1stGMC.

Unless a written quotation has been given (whereupon the price quoted will be fixed for a period of thirty days or such other period as is specified therein) the prices for the Products are subject to alteration without notice and the price charged to the Customer will be that applicable at the date of 1stGMC's acceptance of the order.  Orders are not binding upon 1stGMC until accepted by 1stGMC.  All prices are exclusive of Value Added Tax (and any similar tax) packing carriage insurance and installation.  Where applicable these will be added as separate items on 1stGMC's invoice.

Unless otherwise notified to the Customer in writing by 1stGMC, the Customer shall pay for Products at the time of order. Alternatively where the Customer is invoiced by 1stGMC on the date of delivery for the Products, the Customer shall pay all invoices within thirty (30) days of the date thereof (time being of the essence).  Terms of payment are within 1stGMC's sole discretion and unless otherwise agreed to by 1stGMC, payment may be received by 1stGMC prior to 1stGMC's acceptance of an order.  1stGMC reserves the right to charge interest at a rate of 3% per annum above Lloyds TSB Bank base rate ruling from time to time on any payment or any part payment overdue calculated from the date due and to recover its expenses including legal fees and costs of collection and to suspend delivery, performance of any warranty or (at 1stGMC's option) forthwith to determine the same.  1stGMC has no obligation to provide service or support until 1stGMC has received full payment for the Product or services or support that the Customer has purchased.

a. Dates for delivery of the Products are estimates only and are subject to 1stGMC's availability schedule.  1stGMC shall make every reasonable effort to meet any delivery date(s) acknowledged but shall not be liable for failure to meet such date(s).

b. Where 1stGMC installs Hardware, 1stGMC shall perform the standard inspection diagnostic checks.  For Hardware, designated by 1stGMC as Customer installable the Customer shall be responsible for the installation of Hardware in accordance with instructions provided by 1stGMC.

c. All deliveries shall be made between 09.00 hours and 17.00 hours ("working hours") Monday to Friday inclusive excluding Public Holidays.  If the Customer requires delivery to be made outside such times an additional charge may be payable.  1stGMC reserves the right to make partial deliveries

The Customer shall inspect the Products immediately on delivery and 1stGMC will accept responsibility for damages, shortage or loss in transit only if:

a. Such loss or damage is noted on the consignment note or delivery document upon receipt, and copies provided to 1stGMC or is notified in writing to 1stGMC in cases of outwardly non visible loss or damage to unchecked Products to arrive in either case within five (5) working days from receipt of the Products by the Customer; and

b. In cases of suspected damage in transit the added packaging is retained for inspection; and

c. The Products are handled by the Customer in accordance with 1stGMC's or the carriers conditions of carriage or handling stipulations.

Where 1stGMC accepts responsibility under this clause 1stGMC shall at its option replace or repair any Products proved to 1stGMC's satisfaction to have been lost or damaged in transit.

a. For 1stGMC installed Products, satisfactory completion of 1stGMC's standard test procedure and an Acceptance Form signed by the Customer and 1stGMC will be sufficient to establish acceptance.

b. If the acceptance Form is not signed by the Customer within seven (7) days after physical installation of the Hardware and in the absence of written notification of valid reasons justifying non acceptance, the Customer shall be deemed to have accepted the Products on the eighth (8th) day.

c. If installation is not performed by 1stGMC, 1stGMC shall be under no obligation to perform any acceptance test procedures and the date of acceptance shall be the date of delivery to the Customer.

Subject to Clause 6 risk of loss and damage shall pass from 1stGMC to the Customer upon delivery of Products to the Customer or its agent.

Customer agrees to maintain in confidence and not disclose, reproduce or copy any materials, documentation or specifications which are provided to the Customer hereunder the Customer shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that its employees are bound by the same obligations and that such obligations endure beyond any termination of employment with the Customer.

a. Products have been manufactured or developed by 1stGMC or third parties to standard specifications.  The Customer accepts that 1stGMC is acting only as a supplier and that it is the Customer's responsibility to verify that the Hardware and software will be suitable for its own requirements.  There are no warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations as to description merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations whether express implied by statute or otherwise oral or in writing except as provided herein and except as to statute implied terms as to title.

b. Notwithstanding (a) above the remedies set out in this Agreement do not apply to consumer transactions except in so far as they add to Customer's rights implied by statute.  In relation to such transactions the rights and obligations of 1stGMC and the Customer in respect of defects in any Products supplied by 1stGMC to the Customer under this agreement, the fitness for any particular purpose of such Products and the correspondence of such Products with any description or sample shall be determined by the Terms and Conditions implied by Statue.

c. Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above all rights which the Customer may have under the Consumer Protection Act and the Consumer Protection Regulations are in addition to those set out in this Agreement.

d. If 1stGMC is unable other than through the act or default of the Customer within a reasonable time to replace or repair the defective Hardware or correct non-conforming software in accordance with the warranty set forth herein and where the Hardware or software in question is totally unusable due to the defect or non-conformity the Customer may reject it and upon its return to 1stGMC's premises is entitled to recover the purchase price of the Hardware or the licence fee for the software as appropriate.

e. 1stGMC shall be liable for death or personal injury arising from the use of Products to the extent that it results from the negligence of 1stGMC or its employees.  1stGMC shall also be liable to the Customer for any other direct loss of or damage to tangible property caused solely by the negligence of 1stGMC or its employees subject always to the maximum aggregate liability of 1stGMC under this Agreement or in connection with the supply of any products or services under it, whether in respect of contract, tort or otherwise in relation to any successful claim made on 1stGMC by the Customer not exceeding the amount received by 1stGMC from the Customer in respect of sale of the products and services to which the claim relates.

f. The Customer agrees that 1stGMC will not be liable for any loss arising out of the provision of goods or services by any company organizational person other than 1stGMC or for any loss caused by the Customer's failure to perform his obligations in relation to this agreement.

g. 1stGMC shall not in any event be liable for any indirect, special or consequential loss, howsoever arising (including but not limited to loss of anticipated profits or of data) in connection with or arising out of the supply, functioning or use of the Hardware or the software even if 1stGMC shall have been advised of the possibility of such potential loss and shall not be liable for any loss except as provided for in this agreement.

h. Except in respect of the liability of 1stGMC for death or personal injury resulting from the negligence of 1stGMC or its employees or a claim under (b) or (c) above or in respect for a claim for non-payment of monies due under this agreement no action regardless of form arising out of the transactions in relation to this agreement may be brought by either party more than 2 years after the cause of action has accrued.

Under regulations governing United States trade and by virtue of its agreements with suppliers, 1stGMC requires to be pre-notified of shipments outside the United States . Customer is required to obtain all necessary licences prior to export. Delivery of Products is subject to all such authorisations being available at the time of delivery. 1stGMC will provide guidance and required data or at its option seek to obtain the relevant licences on behalf of the end user.

1stGMC reserves the right to change specifications of Products at any time and without notice and to supply Hardware and/or software which differs from the specifications agreed between 1stGMC and Customer provided that such substitutions do not materially affect the performance of the Products.

a. 1stGMC shall have the right, without prejudice to any other remedies, at any time by giving notice in writing to the Customer to terminate forthwith this agreement, including any software licence in any of the following events:-

i. if the Customer fails to pay any sums to 1stGMC on the due date of payment; or

ii. if the Customer commits any other breach of any of the Conditions provided that if the breach in question is one which the Customer can effectively remedy then the said notice of termination shall not be effective to terminate this agreement unless the Customer fails within thirty (30) days of the date of such notice effectively to remedy the breach complained of; or

iii. if the Customer ceases to carry on business or substantial part thereof, commits an act of bankruptcy or is adjudicated bankrupt or enters into liquidation whether compulsory or voluntary other than for the purposes of amalgamation reconstruction or compounds with its creditors generally or has a receiver or manager appointed over all or any part of its assets or suffers execution or distress or takes or suffers any similar action in consequence of debt or becomes unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

a. Neither party shall be liable to the other for any delay in or failure to perform its obligations hereunder (other than a payment of money) provided that such a failure is due to causes beyond its reasonable control.

b. Failure by 1stGMC to exercise or delay exercising any of these Conditions shall not constitute or be deemed to be a waiver of 1stGMC's rights hereunder nor prejudice 1stGMC's rights to take subsequent action.

c. The headings in these Conditions are inserted for convenience only and are not intended to be part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of these Conditions.

d. The invalidity or unenforceability for any reason of any part of these Conditions shall not prejudice the continuation in force of the remainder thereof.

e. The Agreement set out in these Conditions shall not be assigned by the Customer without the prior written consent of 1stGMC. Any such attempt to assign shall be void.

f. Any notice required to be given under these Conditions shall be in writing and shall be sent to the address of the Customer set out in each sales order (for notices to be sent to the Customer) or the registered office of 1stGMC (for notices sent to 1stGMC).

g. Where the customer comprises two or more persons their liability and obligations to 1stGMC shall be joint and several.

Both parties expressly agree to waive any rights that they may have under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act to bring a claim in respect of any other agreement entered into between the parties to this Agreement in relation to the subject matter of this Agreement and that any third party mentioned in this Agreement either specifically or by implication shall be expressly excluded from bringing a claim under the said Act.

The information that you provide about your company to 1stGMC will be used by 1stGMC for the effective administration of its services and to communicate with you generally.  Your details will only be disclosed outside of 1stGMC to 1stGMC's partners who help in the delivery of those services.  

These Conditions shall be governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with the laws of United States and both the Customer and 1stGMC hereby agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the American Courts in the event of any dispute in relation thereto.