Conditions of Business
Any estimate of cost is preliminary only, and is exclusive of VAT, collection and delivery charges. The actual cost may be higher or lower or than the estimate, as unforeseen requirements may become apparent during the course of specific work being carried out. Any additional work which may be deemed necessary by Savino Del Prete Ltd. will be discussed and agreed with our clients prior any amendments to our estimates. Following agreement of revised estimates Savino Del Prete Ltd. will forward the amended quotes to the respective client for review and confirmation. Please note that completion dates are be given as a guide only and are subject to change. We endeavour to notify our clients at the earliest opportunity of any change to expected completion of work.
Payment
You agree that, prior to the delivery of the property to us, you will pay us a deposit equal to 50% of the total estimated cost which includes VAT, collection and delivery charges. You agree to pay the balance of the charges shown on the final invoice upon completion of the work. Interest is charged at 3% above the base rate of Barclay’s Bank PLC is accrued on all unpaid invoices. In addition insurance and storage costs at commercial rates with be applied 30 days after the invoice issue date if payment has not been made. Unless otherwise agreed with you in writing, property will not be released to our clients until all fees owing to Savino Del Prete Ltd. have been paid. If any charges due to us remain unpaid 12 months from the issue of the relevant invoice, we may, upon giving 3 months notice, sell the property at auction or by private treaty in order to recover outstanding costs.
Insurance
Subject to the usual exclusions (including without limitation, wear and tear, gradual deterioration, inherent vice, rust or oxidation), we will insure property consigned to us for restoration purposes against the risk of fire, falling aircraft, earthquakes, explosion, riot, malicious damage, storm, flood, burst pipes, impact, theft and accidental damage, with effect from receipt of such property by us, for the agreed insurance value of that property up to a maximum limit of £25,000 per item. Individual items with an insurance value in excess of £25,000 may be covered by Savino Del Prete Ltd. by special arrangements with our insurers. The extra cost associated with this will be added onto to a client's final invoice.
You must notify us at the earliest upon personal delivery by you of the property to our premises, if you wish your own insurers to cover the property while with us, with any sub-contractor, or in transit.
Storage Charges
Will be levied on items as discussed in the section titled 'Payment'.
No Warranty
You acknowledge that conservation / restoration of antiques or decorative art involves risk to the property. We make no express or implied representation or warranty whatsoever, nor do we give any guarantee, with respect to our services, those of any sub-contractor, or the property, including without limitation whether the work be performed by us or by any sub-contractor will protect the property from deterioration, or will preserve, or will not otherwise effect its value. No such statement by us whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a representations, warranty or guarantee.
Ownership
You represent and warrant to us that you are the sole owner of the property and have the unqualified right to have that property conserved/restored by us.
Governing Law Disputes
This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of England and Wales, and you agree that it shall bind you, your heirs, executors and assigns. You agree that any dispute concerning or arising out of this agreement shall be governed by English law. Savino Del Prete Ltd hereby submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts and you hereby irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.