UltraAir Standard Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions
1.1 “Confidential Information” means information of a confidential nature whether oral, written or in electronic form including, but not limited to, this Contract, either party’s intellectual property, operational information, know-how, trade secrets, financial and commercial affairs, Contracts, client information (including but not limited to, “Personal Information” such as: name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history) and pricing details.
1.2 “Contract” means the terms and conditions contained herein, together with any quotation, order, invoice or other document or amendments expressed to be supplemental to this Contract.
1.3 “Cookies” means small files which are stored on a user’s computer. They are designed to hold a modest amount of data (including Personal Information) specific to a particular client and website and can be accessed either by the web server or the client’s computer. If the Customer does not wish to allow Cookies to operate in the background when using Ultra Air’s website, then the Customer shall have the right to enable / disable the Cookies first by selecting the option to enable / disable provided on the website, prior to making enquiries via the website.
1.4 “Customer” means the person/s, entities or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Customer requesting Ultra Air to provide the Works as specified in any proposal, quotation, order, invoice or other documentation, and:
(a) if there is more than one Customer, is a reference to each Customer jointly and severally; and
(b) if the Customer is a partnership, it shall bind each partner jointly and severally; and
(c) if the Customer is a part of a Trust, shall be bound in their capacity as a trustee; and
(d) includes the Customer’s executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
1.5 “GST” means Goods and Services Tax as defined within the “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999” (Cth).
1.6 “Intended Use” means a building product and the use thereof, for which the building product is intended to be, or is reasonably likely to be, associated with a building.
1.7 “Non-Conforming Building Product” means building products that are regarded as Non-Conforming for an Intended Use if, when associated with a building:
(a) the product is not, or will not be, safe; or
(b) does not, or will not, comply with the relevant regulatory provisions; or
(c) the product does not perform, or is not capable of performing, for the use to the standard it is represented to conform by or for a person in the chain of responsibility for the product.
1.8 “Price” means the Price payable (plus any GST where applicable) for the Works as agreed between Ultra Air and the Customer in accordance with clause 6 below.
1.9 “Ultra Air” means Ultra Airconditioning Pty Ltd, its successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of Ultra Airconditioning Pty Ltd.
1.10 “Works” means all Works (including consultation, manufacturing and/or installation services) or Materials supplied by Ultra Air to the Customer at the Customer’s request from time to time (where the context so permits the terms ‘Works’ or ‘Materials’ shall be interchangeable for the other).
1.11 “Worksite” means the address nominated by the Customer to which the Materials/Works are to be supplied by Ultra Air.

2. Acceptance
2.1 The parties acknowledge and agree that:
(a) they have read and understood the terms and conditions contained in this Contract; and
(b) the parties are taken to have exclusively accepted and are immediately bound, jointly and severally, by these terms and conditions if the Customer places an order for or accepts delivery of the Works.
2.2 In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Contract and any other prior document or schedule that the parties have entered into, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.
2.3 Any amendment to the terms and conditions contained in this Contract may only be amended in writing by the consent of both parties.
2.4 The Customer acknowledges and accepts that:
(a) the supply of Works on credit shall not take effect until the Customer has completed a credit application with Ultra Air and it has been approved with a credit limit established for the account. In the event that the supply of Works requested exceeds the Customer’s credit limit and/or the account exceeds the payment terms, Ultra Air reserves the right to refuse delivery;
(b) Materials for accepted orders may be subject to availability and if, for any reason, Materials are not or cease to be available, Ultra Air reserves the right to vary the Price with alternative Materials as per clause 6.2, subject to prior confirmation and agreement of both parties;
(c) Ultra Air also reserves the right to halt all Works until such time as Ultra Air and the Customer agree to such changes. Ultra Air shall not be liable to the Customer for any loss or damage the Customer suffers due to Ultra Air exercising its rights under this clause; and
(d) the cost of any fees or inspections by engineers or council shall be the responsibility of the Customer.
2.5 If Ultra Air has been requested by the Customer to diagnose a fault that requires investigation, disassembly and/or testing, all costs involved will be charged to the Customer irrespective of whether or not the repair goes ahead.
2.6 Ultra Air has the right to postpone or refuse to provide Works where:
(a) unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist; or
(b) Ultra Air deems the equipment under the Contract is no longer economically repairable. Ultra Air will provide the Customer with a proposal to replace such equipment; or
(c) the access to the equipment is not accessible including but not limited to, having adequate crawl space, attic and roof space to provide dry access to service equipment and assets.
2.7 Electronic signatures shall be deemed to be accepted by either party providing that the parties have complied with Section 9 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 or any other applicable provisions of that Act or any Regulations referred to in that Act.

3. Errors and Omissions
3.1 The Customer acknowledges and accepts that Ultra Air 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 Ultra Air in the formation and/or administration of this Contract; and/or
(b) contained in/omitted from any literature (hard copy and/or electronic) supplied by Ultra Air in respect of the Works.
3.2 In circumstances where the Customer is required to place an order for Materials, in writing, or otherwise as permitted by these terms and conditions, the Customer is responsible for supplying correct order information such as, without limitation, measurements and quantity, when placing an order for Materials (whether they are made to order Materials or not) (“Customer Error”). The Customer must pay for all Materials it orders from Ultra Air notwithstanding that such Materials suffer from a Customer Error and notwithstanding that the Customer has not taken or refuses to take delivery of such Materials. Ultra Air is entitled to, at its absolute discretion to waive its right under this sub-clause in relation to Customer Errors.

4. Authorised Representatives
4.1 The Customer acknowledges and accepts that Ultra Air shall (for the duration of the Works) liaise directly with one (1) authorised representative, and that once introduced as such to Ultra Air, that person shall have the full authority of the Customer to order any Works and/or to request any variation thereto on the Customer’s behalf. The Customer accepts that they will be solely liable to Ultra Air for all additional costs incurred by Ultra Air (including Ultra Air’s profit margin) in providing any Works or variation/s requested thereto by the Customer’s duly authorised representative.

5. Change in Control
5.1 The Customer shall give Ultra Air not less than fourteen (14) days prior written notice of any proposed change of ownership of the Customer and/or any other change in the Customer’s details (including but not limited to, changes in the Customer’s name, address, contact phone or fax number/s, change of trustees, or business practice). The Customer shall be liable for any loss incurred by Ultra Air as a result of the Customer’s failure to comply with this clause.

6. Price and Payment
6.1 At Ultra Air’s sole discretion, the Price shall be either:
(a) as indicated on invoices provided by Ultra Air to the Customer in respect of Works performed or upon placement if an order for the Materials; or
(b) the Price as at the date of delivery of the Works according to Ultra Air’s current price list, as previously disclosed to the Customer upon the Customer’s placement of an order for Materials; or
(c) Ultra Air’s quoted Price (subject to clause 6.2) which shall be binding upon Ultra Air provided that the Customer shall accept Ultra Air’s quotation in writing within thirty (30) days.
6.2 Ultra Air reserves the right to change the Price:
(a) if a variation to the Materials which are to be supplied is requested; or
(b) if a variation to the Works originally scheduled (including any applicable plans or specifications) is requested; or
(c) where additional Works are required due to the discovery of hidden or unidentifiable difficulties (including, but not limited to, poor weather, limitations to accessing the Worksite or insufficient crawl space, obscured building defects which requires remedial work, safety considerations and/or health hazards (such as the discovery of asbestos or other hazardous materials), existing wiring not up to current code standards, prerequisite work by any third party not being completed, hidden amenities (as per clause 12), or further faults found on disassembly and/or further inspection etc.) which are only discovered on commencement of the Works; or
(d) in the event of increases to Ultra Air in the cost of labour or Materials which are beyond Ultra Air’s control.
6.3 Variations will be charged for on the basis of Ultra Air’s quotation, and will be detailed in writing, and shown as variations on Ultra Air’s invoice. The Customer shall be required to respond to any variation submitted by Ultra Air within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will entitle Ultra Air to add the cost of the variation to the Price. Payment for all variations must be made in full at the time of their completion.
6.4 At Ultra Air’s sole discretion, a reasonable non-refundable deposit may be required upon placement of an order for Materials, in accordance with any quotation provided by Ultra Air or as notified to the Customer prior to the placement of an order for Materials.
6.5 Time for payment for the Works being of the essence, the Price will be payable by the Customer on the date/s determined by Ultra Air, which may be:
(a) on delivery / completion of the Works; or
(b) by way of progress payments in accordance with Ultra Air’s specified progress payment schedule. Such progress payment claims may include the reasonable value of authorised variations and the value of any Materials delivered to the Worksite but not yet installed; or
(c) thirty (30) days following the end of the month in which a statement is posted to the Customer’s address or address for notices;
(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 seven (7) days following the date of any invoice given to the Customer by Ultra Air.
6.6 Payment may be made by electronic/on-line banking, credit card (a surcharge may apply per transaction), or by any other method as agreed to between the Customer and Ultra Air.
6.7 Ultra Air may in its discretion allocate any payment received from the Customer towards any invoice that Ultra Air determines and may do so at the time of receipt or at any time afterwards. On any default by the Customer Ultra Air may re-allocate any payments previously received and allocated. In the absence of any payment allocation by Ultra Air, payment will be deemed to be allocated in such manner as preserves the maximum value of Ultra Air’s Purchase Money Security Interest (as defined in the PPSA) in the Materials.
6.8 The Customer shall not be entitled to set off against, or deduct from the Price, any sums owed or claimed to be owed to the Customer by Ultra Air nor to withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute. Once in receipt of an invoice for payment, if any part of the invoice is in dispute, then the Customer must notify Ultra Air in writing within three (3) business days, the invoice shall remain due and payable for the full amount, until such time as Ultra Air investigates the disputed claim, no credit shall be passed for refund until the review is completed. Failure to make payment may result in Ultra Air placing the Customer’s account into default and subject to default interest in accordance with clause 19.1.
6.9 Unless otherwise stated the Price does not include GST. In addition to the Price, the Customer must pay to Ultra Air an amount equal to any GST Ultra Air must pay for any supply by Ultra Air under this or any other Contract for the sale of the Materials. The Customer must pay GST, without deduction or set off of any other amounts, at the same time and on the same basis as the Customer pays the Price. In addition, the Customer 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.

7. Provision of the Works
7.1 Subject to clause 7.2 it is Ultra Air’s responsibility to ensure that the Works start as soon as it is reasonably possible.
7.2 The Works’ commencement date will be put back and/or the completion date extended by whatever time is reasonable in the event that Ultra Air claims an extension of time (by giving the Customer written notice) where completion is delayed by an event beyond Ultra Air’s control, including but not limited to any failure by the Customer to:
(a) make a selection; or
(b) have the Worksite ready for the Works; or
(c) notify Ultra Air that the Worksite is ready.
7.3 Ultra Air may deliver the Works by separate instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid in accordance with the provisions in these terms and conditions.
7.4 Any time specified by Ultra Air for delivery of the Works is an estimate only and Ultra Air will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Customer as a result of delivery being late. However, both parties agree that they shall make every endeavour to enable the Works to be supplied at the time and place as was arranged between both parties. In the event that Ultra Air is unable to supply the Works as agreed solely due to any action or inaction of the Customer, then Ultra Air shall be entitled to charge a reasonable fee for re-supplying the Works at a later time and date, and/or for storage of the Materials.

8. Product Specifications
8.1 The Customer acknowledges and accepts that:
(a) all descriptive specifications, illustrations, drawings, data, dimensions, ratings and weights stated in Ultra Air’s or the manufacturer’s fact sheets, price lists or advertising material, are approximate only and are given by way of identification only. The Customer 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 Ultra Air; and
(b) while Ultra Air may have provided information or figures to the Customer regarding the performance of the Materials, the Customer acknowledges that Ultra Air has given these in good faith and are estimates based on industry prescribed estimates.

9. Risk
9.1 If Ultra Air retains ownership of the Materials under clause 14 then:
(a) where Ultra Air is supplying Materials only, all risk for the Materials shall immediately pass to the Customer on delivery and the Customer must insure the Materials on or before delivery. The cost of delivery will be payable by the Customer in accordance with the quotation provided by Ultra Air to the Customer, or as otherwise notified to the Customer prior to the placement of an order for the Materials. Delivery of the Materials shall be deemed to have taken place immediately at the time that either:
(i) the Customer or the Customer’s nominated carrier takes possession of the Materials at Ultra Air’s address; or
(ii) the Materials are delivered by Ultra Air or Ultra Air’s nominated carrier to the Customer’s nominated delivery address (even if the Customer is not present at the address).
(b) where Ultra Air is to both supply and install Materials then Ultra Air shall maintain a Contract works insurance policy until the Works are completed. Upon completion of the Works all risk for the Works shall immediately pass to the Customer.
9.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of clause 9.1 if the Customer specifically requests Ultra Air to leave Materials outside Ultra Air’s premises for collection or to deliver the Materials to an unattended location then such Materials shall always be left at sole risk of the Customer and it shall be the Customer’s responsibility to ensure the Materials are insured adequately or at all. In the event that such Materials are lost, damaged or destroyed then replacement of the Materials shall be at the Customer’s expense.
9.3 The Customer acknowledges and agrees that where Ultra Air has performed temporary repairs on the equipment that Ultra Air:
(a) offers no guarantee against the reoccurrence of the initial fault, or any further damage caused; and
(b) will immediately advise the Customer of the fault and shall provide the Customer with an estimate for the full repair of the damaged equipment.
9.4 Any advice, recommendation, information, assistance, or service provided by Ultra Air in relation to the Materials or Works supplied is given in good faith to the Customer, or the Customer’s agent and is based on Ultra Air’s own knowledge and experience and shall be accepted without liability on the part of Ultra Air. Where such advice or recommendations are not acted upon then Ultra Air shall require the Customer or their agent to authorise commencement of the Works in writing. Ultra Air shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for any damages or losses that occur after any subsequent commencement of the Works. Accordingly, Ultra Air offers no warranty in regard to the aforementioned.
9.5 The Customer warrants that any structures to which the Materials are to be affixed are able to withstand the installation of the Materials 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 Materials once installed. If, for any reason (including the discovery of asbestos, defective or unsafe wiring, or dangerous access to crawl spaces and/or roofing), Ultra Air reasonably forms the opinion that the Customer’s premises is not safe for the installation of Materials to proceed then Ultra Air shall be entitled to delay installation of the Materials (in accordance with clause 7.2) until Ultra Air is satisfied that it is safe for the installation to proceed.
9.6 In the event asbestos or any other toxic substances are discovered at the property, that it is the Customer’s responsibility to ensure the safe removal of the same. The Customer further agrees to indemnify Ultra Air against any costs incurred by Ultra Air as a consequence of such discovery. Under no circumstances will Ultra Air handle removal of asbestos product.
9.7 The Customer acknowledges and accepts that:
(a) Ultra Air is only responsible for parts that are replaced by Ultra Air, and in the event that other parts/goods, subsequently fail, the Customer agrees to indemnify Ultra Air against any loss or damage to the Materials, or caused by the Materials, or any part thereof howsoever arising; and
(b) they shall
(i) not be entitled to withhold any payment due under this Contract because of any delay in the connection of, or the supply of electricity to the Materials by an electrical distributor or any other third party;
(ii) be responsible for any building work, excavation work, core drilling or any other non-standard surface penetrations that need to be carried out to enable Ultra Air to carry out the Works; and
(iii) remove any furniture or personal/valuable items from the vicinity of the Works and agrees that Ultra Air shall not be liable for any damage caused to those items through the Customer’s failure to comply with this clause.
9.8 Ultra Air:
(a) shall upon installation ensure that all Materials are to be installed in a manner that is fully compliant with industry standards. If, for any reason, the Customer specifically requires the Materials to be installed in any way which goes against Ultra Air’s recommendations and/or falls below industry standards; a request detailing that requirement must be made in writing to Ultra Air. Accordingly, Ultra Air offers no warranty in regard to the aforementioned;
(b) shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of any plans, specifications and other information provided by the Customer. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that in the event that any of this information provided by the Customer is inaccurate, Ultra Air accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or costs however resulting from these inaccurate plans, specifications or other information; and
(c) accepts no responsibility for:
(i) any damage or performance related problems with any Materials where they have not been used and/or maintained in accordance with Ultra Air’s and/or the manufacturers’ recommendations;
(ii) any damage or defects in any Materials caused by movement and/or interference of the said Materials; and
(iii) painting, re-decorating, re-sealing, carpentry or any other Works required for the restoration or making good of any surface/area where any Works have been carried out.
9.9 The Customer warrants that no other tradesmen interfere with any Works and/or Materials supplied under this Contract. Ultra Air shall not be liable for any costs, damages or loss however arising from the Customer’s failure to comply with this clause.

10. Air Conditioning Risk
10.1 Whilst the final location of the condensing unit is at the discretion of the Customer, a charge will apply as a variation as per 6.2 if the Customer requests the unit to not be located adjacent to the external wall, due to the piping required.
10.2 The final location of the wall, window or floor unit must be determined at the Worksite by the Customer.
10.3 Ultra Air shall upon installation ensure that all installed equipment meet current industry standards applicable to noise levels, however Ultra Air cannot guarantee that noise levels will remain constant post installation as the equipment may be impacted by many factors such as the weather, lack of maintenance, tampering etc.
10.4 In the event that any of the equipment needs to be relocated due to complaints from neighbours or local authorities, then the Customer shall be responsible for any and all costs involved.
10.5 The Customer acknowledges and agrees that it is their responsibility to insure any equipment partly or completely installed at the Worksite, against theft or damage.
10.6 In the event that the electrical wiring is required to be re-positioned at the request of any third party contracted by the Customer then the Customer agrees to notify Ultra Air immediately upon any proposed changes. The Customer agrees to indemnify Ultra Air against any additional costs incurred with such a relocation of electrical wiring. All such variances shall be invoiced in accordance with clause 6.2.

11. Hidden Amenities
11.1 Prior to Ultra Air commencing any work the Customer must advise Ultra Air of the precise location of all hidden amenities on the Worksite and clearly mark the same. The hidden amenities the Customer must identify include, but are not limited to, electrical services, gas services, sewer services, pumping services, sewer connections, sewer sludge mains, water mains, irrigation pipes, telephone cables, fibre optic cables, oil pumping mains, and any other services that may be on the Worksite.
11.2 Whilst Ultra Air will take all care to avoid damage to any hidden amenities the Customer agrees to indemnify Ultra Air in respect of all and any liability claims, loss, damage, costs and fines as a result of damage to services not precisely located and notified as per clause 11.1.

12. Worksite Access and Condition
12.1 Ultra Air is not responsible for the removal of rubbish from or clean-up of the building/construction Worksite/s. All rubbish generated by Ultra Air will be placed in a designated area appointed by the Customer but the responsibility of removal of same is the Customer or the Customer’s agent, unless otherwise agreed.
12.2 It is the intention of Ultra Air and agreed by the Customer that:
(a) the Customer shall ensure that Ultra Air has clear and free access to the Worksite at all times to enable them to undertake the Works (including carrying out Worksite inspections, gain signatures for required documents, and for the delivery and installation of the Materials). Ultra Air shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Worksite (including, without limitation, damage to pathways, driveways and concreted or paved or grassed areas) unless due to the negligence of Ultra Air; and
(b) it is the Customer’s responsibility to provide Ultra Air, while at the Worksite, with adequate access to available water, electricity, toilet and washing facilities.
12.3 The Customer agrees to be present at the Worksite when and as reasonably requested by Ultra Air and its employees, contractors and/or agents.
12.4 Where Ultra Air requires that Materials, tools etc. required for the Works be stored at the Worksite, the Customer shall supply Ultra Air a safe area for storage and shall take all reasonable efforts to protect all items from destruction, theft or damage. In the event that any of the stored items are destroyed, stolen or damaged, then the cost of repair or replacement shall be the Customer’s responsibility.

12.5 Worksite Inductions
(a) in the event the Customer requires an employee or sub-contractor of Ultra Air to undertake a Worksite induction during working hours, the Customer will be liable to pay the hourly charges for that period. If any induction needs to be undertaken prior to the commencement date then the Customer shall be liable to pay Ultra Air’s standard (and/or overtime, if applicable) hourly labour rate; or
(b) where Ultra Air is in control of the Worksite, the Customer and/or the Customer’s third-party contractors must initially carry out Ultra Air’s Health & Safety induction course before access to the Worksite will be granted. Inspection of the Worksite during the course of the Works will be by appointment only and unless otherwise agreed, in such an event the Customer and/or third party acting on behalf of the Customer must at all times be accompanied by Ultra Air.

13. Compliance with Laws
13.1 The Customer and Ultra Air shall comply with the provisions of all statutes, regulations and bylaws of government, local and other public authorities that may be applicable to the Works, including any work health and safety laws (WHS) relating or any other relevant safety standards or legislation pertaining to the Works.
13.2 Both parties acknowledge and agree:
(a) to comply with the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC) and the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017, in respect of all workmanship and building products to be supplied during the course of the Works; and
(b) that Works will be provided in accordance with any current relevant Australian/New Zealand Standards applicable.
13.3 Where the Customer has supplied products for Ultra Air to complete the Works, the Customer acknowledges that it accepts responsibility for the suitability of purpose and use for their products and the Intended Use and any faults inherent in those products. However, if in Ultra Air’s opinion, it is believed that the materials supplied are Non-Conforming products and will not conform with state and/or territory regulations, then Ultra Air shall be entitled, without prejudice, to halt the Works until the appropriate conforming products are sourced and all costs associated with such a change to the plans and design will be invoiced in accordance with clause 6.2.
13.4 The Customer shall obtain (at the expense of the Customer) all licenses and approvals that may be required for the Works.
13.5 Ultra Air shall comply with the terms and conditions of all such consents and approvals in so far as such consents and approvals relate to the carrying out of the Works.

14. Title
14.1 Ultra Air and the Customer agree that ownership of the Materials shall not pass until:
(a) the Customer has paid Ultra Air all amounts owing to Ultra Air; and
(b) the Customer has met all of its other obligations to Ultra Air.
14.2 Receipt by Ultra Air 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.
14.3 It is further agreed that until ownership of the Materials passes to the Customer in accordance with clause 14.1:
(a) the Customer is only a bailee of the Materials and unless the Materials have become fixtures must return the Materials to Ultra Air on request;
(b) the Customer holds the benefit of the Customer’s insurance of the Materials on trust for Ultra Air and must pay to Ultra Air the proceeds of any insurance in the event of the Materials being lost, damaged or destroyed;
(c) the production of these terms and conditions by Ultra Air shall be sufficient evidence of Ultra Air’s rights to receive the insurance proceeds direct from the insurer without the need for any person dealing with Ultra Air to make further enquiries;
(d) the Customer must not sell, dispose, or otherwise part with possession of the Materials other than in the ordinary course of business and for market value. If the Customer sells, disposes or parts with possession of the Materials then the Customer must hold the proceeds of any such act on trust for Ultra Air and must pay or deliver the proceeds to Ultra Air on demand;
(e) the Customer should not convert or process the Materials or intermix them with other goods but if the Customer does so then the Customer holds the resulting product on trust for the benefit of Ultra Air and must sell, dispose of or return the resulting product to Ultra Air as it so directs;
(f) unless the Materials have become fixtures the Customer irrevocably authorises Ultra Air to enter any premises where Ultra Air believes the Materials are kept and recover possession of the Materials;
(g) Ultra Air may recover possession of any Materials in transit whether or not delivery has occurred;
(h) the Customer shall not charge or grant an encumbrance over the Materials nor grant nor otherwise give away any interest in the Materials while they remain the property of Ultra Air; and
(i) Ultra Air may commence proceedings to recover the Price of the Materials sold notwithstanding that ownership of the Materials has not passed to the Customer.

15. Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”)
15.1 In this clause financing statement, financing change statement, security agreement, and security interest has the meaning given to it by the PPSA.
15.2 Upon assenting to these terms and conditions in writing the Customer 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 Materials and/or collateral (account) – being a monetary obligation of the Customer to Ultra Air for Works – that have previously been supplied and that will be supplied in the future by Ultra Air to the Customer.
15.3 The Customer 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 Ultra Air 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 15.3(a)(i) or 15.3(a)(ii);
(b) indemnify, and upon demand reimburse, Ultra Air 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 Materials charged thereby;
(c) not register a financing change statement in respect of a security interest without the prior written consent of Ultra Air;
(d) not register, or permit to be registered, a financing statement or a financing change statement in relation to the Materials and/or collateral (account) in favour of a third party without the prior written consent of Ultra Air;
(e) immediately advise Ultra Air of any material change in its business practices of selling the Materials which would result in a change in the nature of proceeds derived from such sales.
15.4 Ultra Air and the Customer agree that sections 96, 115 and 125 of the PPSA do not apply to the security agreement created by these terms and conditions.
15.5 The Customer hereby waives its rights to receive notices under sections 95, 118, 121(4), 130, 132(3)(d) and 132(4) of the PPSA.
15.6 The Customer waives its rights as a grantor and/or a debtor under sections 142 and 143 of the PPSA.
15.7 Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Ultra Air, the Customer waives its right to receive a verification statement in accordance with section 157 of the PPSA.
15.8 The Customer shall unconditionally ratify any actions taken by Ultra Air under clauses 15.3 to 15.5.
15.9 Subject to any express provisions to the contrary (including those contained in this clause 15), nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any of the provisions of the PPSA.

16. Security and Charge
16.1 In consideration of Ultra Air agreeing to supply the Materials and/or provide its Works, the Customer grants Ultra Air a security interest by way of a floating charge (registerable by Ultra Air pursuant to the PPSA) over all of its present and after acquired rights, title and interest (whether joint or several) in all other assets that is now owned by the Customer or owned by the Customer in the future, to the extent necessary to secure the repayment of monies owed under this Contract for provision of the Materials and/or Works under this Contract and/or permit Ultra Air to appoint a receiver to the Customer in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
16.2 The Customer indemnifies Ultra Air from and against all Ultra Air’s costs and disbursements including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising Ultra Air’s rights under this clause.
16.3 In the event that the Customer defaults or breaches any term of this Contract and as a result, the security provided in clauses 14.1,15.2 and 16.1 as applicable, is deemed insufficient by Ultra Air to secure the repayment of monies owed by the Customer to Ultra Air, the Customer hereby grants Ultra Air a security interest as at the date of the default, by way of a charge, that enables the right and entitlement to lodge a caveat over any real property and or land owned by the Customer now, or owned by the Customer in the future, to secure the performance of the Customer of its obligations under these terms and conditions (including, but not limited to, the payment of any money.

17. Defects, Warranties and Returns, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (“CCA”)
17.1 The Customer must inspect all Materials on delivery (or the Works on completion) and must within ninety (90) days of delivery notify Ultra Air in writing of any evident defect/damage, shortage in quantity, or failure to comply with the description or quote. The Customer must notify any other alleged defect in the Materials/Works as soon as reasonably possible after any such defect becomes evident. Upon such notification the Customer must allow Ultra Air to inspect the Materials or to review the Works provided.
17.2 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).
17.3 Ultra Air acknowledges that nothing in these terms and conditions purports to modify or exclude the Non-Excluded Guarantees.
17.4 Except as expressly set out in these terms and conditions or in respect of the Non-Excluded Guarantees, Ultra Air makes no warranties or other representations under these terms and conditions including but not limited to the quality or suitability of the Materials/Works. Ultra Air’s liability in respect of these warranties is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
17.5 If the Customer is a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, Ultra Air’s liability is limited to the extent permitted by section 64A of Schedule 2.
17.6 If Ultra Air is required to replace any Materials under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, Ultra Air may refund any money the Customer has paid for the Materials.
17.7 If Ultra Air is required to rectify, re-supply, or pay the cost of re-supplying the Works under this clause or the CCA, but is unable to do so, then Ultra Air may refund any money the Customer has paid for the Works but only to the extent that such refund shall take into account the value of Works and Materials which have been provided to the Customer which were not defective.
17.8 If the Customer is not a consumer within the meaning of the CCA, Ultra Air’s liability for any defect or damage in the Materials is:
(a) limited to the value of any express warranty or warranty card provided to the Customer by Ultra Air at Ultra Air’s sole discretion;
(b) limited to any warranty to which Ultra Air is entitled, if Ultra Air did not manufacture the Materials;
(c) otherwise negated absolutely.
17.9 Subject to this clause 17, returns will only be accepted provided that:
(a) the Customer has complied with the provisions of clause 17.1; and
(b) Ultra Air has agreed that the Materials are defective; and
(c) the Materials are returned within a reasonable time at the Customer’s cost (if that cost is not significant); and
(d) the Materials are returned in as close a condition to that in which they were delivered as is possible.
17.10 Notwithstanding clauses 17.1 to 17.9 but subject to the CCA, Ultra Air 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 Customer failing to properly maintain or store any Materials;
(b) the Customer using the Materials for any purpose other than that for which they were designed;
(c) the Customer continuing to use any Materials after any defect became apparent or should have become apparent to a reasonably prudent operator or user;
(d) interference with the Works by the Customer or any third party without Ultra Air’s prior approval;
(e) the Customer failing to follow any instructions or guidelines provided by Ultra Air;
(f) fair wear and tear, any accident, or act of God.
17.11 Ultra Air may in its absolute discretion accept non-defective Materials for return in which case Ultra Air may require the Customer to pay handling fees of up to forty-five Australian dollars ($45.00AUD) plus any freight costs.
17.12 Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause if Ultra Air is required by a law to accept a return, then Ultra Air will only accept a return on the conditions imposed by that law.
17.13 Subject to clause 17.1, customised, or non-stocklist items or Materials made or ordered to the Customer’s specifications are not acceptable for credit or return.

18. Intellectual Property
18.1 Where Ultra Air has designed, drawn, written plans or a schedule of Works, or created any products for the Customer, then the copyright in all such designs, drawings, documents, plans, schedules and products shall remain vested in Ultra Air, and shall only be used by the Customer at Ultra Air’s discretion. Under no circumstances may such designs, drawings and documents be used without the express written approval of Ultra Air.
18.2 The Customer warrants that all designs, specifications or instructions given to Ultra Air will not cause Ultra Air to infringe any patent, registered design or trademark in the execution of the Customer’s order and the Customer agrees to indemnify Ultra Air against any action taken by a third party against Ultra Air in respect of any such infringement.
18.3 The Customer agrees that Ultra Air may (at no cost) use for the purposes of marketing or entry into any competition, any documents, designs, drawings, plans or products which Ultra Air has created for the Customer.

19. Default and Consequences of Default
19.1 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 Ultra Air’s sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
19.2 If the Customer owes Ultra Air any money, the Customer shall indemnify Ultra Air from and against all costs and disbursements:
(a) incurred; and/or
(b) which would be incurred and/or
(c) for which by the Customer would be liable;
in regard to legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis incurred in exercising Ultra Air’s rights under these terms and conditions, internal administration fees, Ultra Air’s Contract fees owing for breach of these terms and conditions’, including, but not limited to, contract default fees and/or recovery costs (if applicable), as well as bank dishonour fees.
19.3 Further to any other rights or remedies Ultra Air may have under this Contract, if a Customer has made payment to Ultra Air, and the transaction is subsequently reversed, the Customer shall be liable for the amount of the reversed transaction, in addition to any further costs incurred by Ultra Air under this clause 19 where it can be proven that such reversal is found to be illegal, fraudulent or in contravention to the Customer’s obligations under this Contract.
19.4 Without prejudice to Ultra Air’s other remedies at law Ultra Air shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the Customer which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to Ultra Air shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
(a) any money payable to Ultra Air becomes overdue, or in Ultra Air’s opinion the Customer will be unable to make a payment when it falls due;
(b) the Customer has exceeded any applicable credit limit provided by Ultra Air;
(c) the Customer becomes insolvent or bankrupt, 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 Customer or any asset of the Customer.

20. Cancellation
20.1 Without prejudice to any other remedies the parties may have, if at any time either party is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment) under these terms and conditions (“the Breaching Party”) the other party may suspend or terminate the supply or purchase of Materials and/or Works to the other party, with immediate effect, by providing the Breaching Party with written notice. Neither party will be liable for any loss or damage the other party suffers because one of the parties has exercised its rights under this clause.
20.2 If Ultra Air, due to reasons beyond Ultra Air’s reasonable control, is unable to deliver any Materials and/or Works to the Customer, Ultra Air may cancel any Contract to which these terms and conditions apply or cancel delivery of Materials and/or Works at any time before the Materials and/or Works are delivered by giving written notice to the Customer. On giving such notice Ultra Air shall repay to the Customer any money paid by the Customer for the Materials and/or Works. Ultra Air shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from such cancellation.
20.3 The Customer may cancel delivery of the Materials and/or Works by written notice served within forty-eight (48) hours of placement of the order. If the Customer cancels delivery in accordance with this clause 20.3, the Customer will not be liable for the payment of any costs of Ultra Air, except where a deposit is payable in accordance with clause 6.4. Failure by the Customer to otherwise accept delivery of the Materials and/or Works shall place the Customer in breach of this Contract.
20.4 Cancellation of orders for products made to the Customer’s specifications, or for non-stocklist items, will definitely not be accepted once production has commenced, or an order has been placed.

21. Privacy Policy
21.1 All emails, documents, images or other recorded information held or used by Ultra Air is Personal Information, as defined and referred to in clause 21.3, and therefore considered Confidential Information. Ultra Air acknowledges its obligation in relation to the handling, use, disclosure and processing of Personal Information pursuant to the Privacy Act 1988 (“the Act”) including the Part IIIC of the Act being Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (NDB) and any statutory requirements, where relevant in a European Economic Area (“EEA”), under the EU Data Privacy Laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation “GDPR”) (collectively, “EU Data Privacy Laws”). Ultra Air acknowledges that in the event it becomes aware of any data breaches and/or disclosure of the Customer’s Personal Information, held by Ultra Air that may result in serious harm to the Customer, Ultra Air will notify the Customer in accordance with the Act and/or the GDPR. Any release of such Personal Information must be in accordance with the Act and the GDPR (where relevant) and must be approved by the Customer by written consent, unless subject to an operation of law.
21.2 Notwithstanding clause 21.1, privacy limitations will extend to Ultra Air in respect of Cookies where the Customer utilises Ultra Air’s website to make enquiries. Ultra Air agrees to display reference to such Cookies and/or similar tracking technologies, such as pixels and web beacons (if applicable), such technology allows the collection of Personal Information such as the Customer’s:
(a) IP address, browser, email client type and other similar details;
(b) tracking website usage and traffic; and
(c) reports are available to Ultra Air when Ultra Air sends an email to the Customer, so Ultra Air may collect and review that information (“collectively Personal Information”)
If the Customer consents to Ultra Air’s use of Cookies on Ultra Air’s website and later wishes to withdraw that consent, the Customer may manage and control Ultra Air’s privacy controls via the Customer’s web browser, including removing Cookies by deleting them from the browser history when exiting the site.
21.3 The Customer agrees for Ultra Air to obtain from a credit reporting body (CRB) a credit report containing personal credit information (e.g. name, address, D.O.B, occupation, driver’s license details, electronic contact (email, Facebook or Twitter details), medical insurance details or next of kin and other contact information (where applicable), previous credit applications, credit history) about the Customer in relation to credit provided by Ultra Air.
21.4 The Customer agrees that Ultra Air may exchange information about the Customer with those credit providers and with related body corporates for the following purposes:
(a) to assess an application by the Customer; and/or
(b) to notify other credit providers of a default by the Customer; and/or
(c) to exchange information with other credit providers as to the status of this credit account, where the Customer is in default with other credit providers; and/or
(d) to assess the creditworthiness of the Customer including the Customer’s repayment history in the preceding two (2) years.
21.5 The Customer consents to Ultra Air being given a consumer credit report to collect personal credit information relating to any overdue payment on commercial credit.
21.6 The Customer agrees that personal credit information provided may be used and retained by Ultra Air for the following purposes (and for other agreed purposes or required by):
(a) the provision of Works; and/or
(b) analysing, verifying and/or checking the Customer’s credit, payment and/or status in relation to the provision of Works; and/or
(c) processing of any payment instructions, direct debit facilities and/or credit facilities requested by the Customer; and/or
(d) enabling the collection of amounts outstanding in relation to the Works.
21.7 Ultra Air may give information about the Customer 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 Customer including credit history.
21.8 The information given to the CRB may include:
(a) Personal Information as outlined in 21.3 above;
(b) name of the credit provider and that Ultra Air is a current credit provider to the Customer;
(c) whether the credit provider is a licensee;
(d) type of consumer credit;
(e) details concerning the Customer’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 (provided Ultra Air is a member of an approved OAIC External Disputes Resolution Scheme), 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 Customer no longer has any overdue accounts and Ultra Air has been paid or otherwise discharged and all details surrounding that discharge(e.g. dates of payments);
(g) information that, in the opinion of Ultra Air, the Customer has committed a serious credit infringement;
(h) advice that the amount of the Customer’s overdue payment is equal to or more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150).
21.9 The Customer shall have the right to request (by e-mail) from Ultra Air:
(a) a copy of the Personal Information about the Customer retained by Ultra Air and the right to request that Ultra Air correct any incorrect Personal Information; and
(b) that Ultra Air does not disclose any Personal Information about the Customer for the purpose of direct marketing.
21.10 Ultra Air will destroy Personal Information upon the Customer’s request (by e-mail) or if it is no longer required unless it is required in order to fulfil the obligations of this Contract or is required to be maintained and/or stored in accordance with the law.
21.11 The Customer can make a privacy complaint by contacting Ultra Air via e-mail. Ultra Air 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 Customer is not satisfied with the resolution provided, the Customer can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.

22. Unpaid Seller’s Rights
22.1 Where the Customer has left any item with Ultra Air for repair, modification, exchange or for Ultra Air to perform any other service in relation to the item and Ultra Air has not received or been tendered the whole of any monies owing to it by the Customer, Ultra Air shall have, until all monies owing to Ultra Air 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.
22.2 The lien of Ultra Air shall continue despite the commencement of proceedings, or judgment for any monies owing to Ultra Air having been obtained against the Customer.

23. Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999
23.1 At Ultra Air’s sole discretion, if there are any disputes or claims for unpaid Materials and/or Works then the provisions of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 may apply.
23.2 Nothing in this Contract is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any applicable provisions of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 of New South Wales, except to the extent permitted by the Act where applicable.

24. Service of Notices
24.1 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.
24.2 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.

25. Trusts
25.1 If the Customer at any time upon or subsequent to entering in to the Contract is acting in the capacity of trustee of any trust or as an agent for a trust (“Trust”) then whether or not Ultra Air may have notice of the Trust, the Customer covenants with Ultra Air as follows:
(a) the Contract extends to all rights of indemnity which the Customer now or subsequently may have against the Trust, the trustees and the trust fund;
(b) the Customer has full and complete power and authority under the Trust or from the Trustees of the Trust as the case may be 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 Customer against the Trust, the trustees and the trust fund. The Customer 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 Customer will not during the term of the Contract without consent in writing of Ultra Air (Ultra Air will not unreasonably withhold consent), cause, permit, or suffer to happen any of the following events:
(i) the removal, replacement or retirement of the Customer 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 fund or trust property.

26. General
26.1 Any dispute or difference arising as to the interpretation of these terms and conditions or as to any matter arising herein, shall be submitted to, and settled by, mediation before resorting to any external dispute resolution mechanisms (including arbitration or court proceedings) by notifying the other party in writing setting out the reason for the dispute. The parties shall share equally the mediator’s fees. Should mediation fail to resolve the dispute, the parties shall be free to pursue other dispute resolution avenues.
26.2 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, that provision shall be severed from this Contract, and the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected, prejudiced or impaired.
26.3 These terms and conditions and any Contract to which they apply shall be governed by the laws of New South Wales and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Penrith Courts in that state. These terms prevail over all terms and conditions of the Customer (even if they form part of the Customer’s purchase order).
26.4 Ultra Air may licence and/or assign all or any part of its rights and/or obligations under this Contract without the Customer’s consent provided the assignment does not cause detriment to the Customer.
26.5 The Customer cannot licence or assign without the written approval of Ultra Air.
26.6 Ultra Air may elect to subcontract out any part of the Works but shall not be relieved from any liability or obligation under this Contract by so doing. Furthermore, the Customer agrees and understands that they have no authority to give any instruction to any of Ultra Air’s sub-contractors without the authority of Ultra Air.
26.7 The Customer agrees that Ultra Air may amend their general terms and conditions for subsequent future Contracts with the Customer by disclosing such to the Customer in writing. These changes shall be deemed to take effect from the date on which the Customer accepts such changes, or otherwise at such time as the Customer makes a further request for Ultra Air to provide Works to the Customer.
26.8 Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock-out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm, national or global pandemics and/or the implementation of regulation, directions, rules or measures being enforced by Governments or embargo, including but not limited to, any Government imposed border lockdowns (including, worldwide destination ports), etc, (“Force Majeure”) or other event beyond the reasonable control of either party. This clause does not apply to a failure by the Customer to make a payment to Ultra Air, once the parties agree that the Force Majeure event has ceased.
26.9 Both parties warrant that they have the power to enter into this Contract and have obtained all necessary authorisations to allow them to do so, they are not insolvent and that this Contract creates binding and valid legal obligations on them.
26.10 The rights and obligations of the parties will not merge on completion of any transaction under this Contract, and they will survive the execution and delivery of any assignment or other document entered, for the purpose of, implementing any transaction under this Contract.
26.11 If part or all of any term of this Contract is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be severed from this Contract and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms of this Contract.