Terms of service

BYZANTINE DESIGN – TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Trading Terms and Payment Requirements:

All orders to be paid in full before delivery. A 30% deposit is required within 48 hours of receipt of invoice to secure stock, full payment is required either once the product has arrived or before delivery, whichever comes first. If there are changes to be made to invoice once deposit has been paid these changes may incur additional charges. Byzantine Design will advise charges once known. All deposits and payments are non-refundable. Cancellations will forfeit deposit. Upon notification that the order is ready in the warehouse, the materials must be picked up or delivered within 2 weeks unless a written prior arrangement has been made with the sales consultant (must be written on the clients order).

If this does not occur within this time, the goods will be returned to the supplier and the client will have no further claim to the deposit or part payments. We retain the right to impose interest charges and/or account management fees on any overdue account. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge. Notwithstanding delivery of the materials or their installation, the materials shall remain property of Byzantine Design Pty Ltd until the customer has paid and discharged any indebtedness to them.

If product is to be ordered from overseas please allow a minimum of 12 weeks

Returns:

The warehouse will not accept returns without a returns request from the sales consultant. The original invoice number must be quoted to the sales consultant. Claims for the return of materials must be made to the sales consultant within 7 days of delivery by phone or email, and returned within 14 days. If this is not followed then there is a risk that Byzantine Design Pty Ltd cannot accept your return if the shade of the materials is no longer stocked by Byzantine Design Pty Ltd or it’s suppliers. Materials must be of current stock and shade. We must be notified within 24hrs of receipt of materials that are incorrect, duplicated, damaged or faulty. The customer should examine all materials upon receipt. Freight on returns must be prepaid unless due to delivery of incorrect, damaged or faulty materials. Credit will be issued at the invoice price less 30% for handling costs (unless the claim is for incorrect, duplicated, damaged or faulty materials), in which case the materials will be replaced or credited at invoice price. The cost of return freight must also be paid by the customer. Materials must be received in full unopened boxes (loose pieces cannot be returned), in the original packaging and no damaged in any way. Mosaics must be in complete undamaged sheets. No returns accepted on commercial quality material, special offers, sale items, specially manufactured orders or imported orders. A 3sqm minimum applies for all returns.

Installation:

Larger tiles and feature tiles are more difficult and time consuming to cut and lay and will incur additional installation charges. Please take note of this when selecting your tiles. Byzantine Design Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for inadequate structural support for the surface on which the tiles are laid. Check materials PRIOR to installation as no claims for incorrect or damaged material or for size or shade variation will be accepted after installation. Installation of the materials constitutes acceptance of the materials. It is the customer’s responsibility to ask the tiler to tile hidden areas (eg. Under stove, fridge and furniture) last, so that if additional tiles are required, a different batch will not be as noticeable. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that sufficient materials have been purchased prior to installation. We cannot guarantee that additional materials are available or are available in the same shade and size. If there is a requirement to purchase additional materials to match a previous order, the salesperson must be advised at the time of order to ensure it is possible. It is likely that the same shade will not be available. We recommend the customer always keep at least a full box of materials on site for any further maintenance. If quantities have been calculated by a representative from Byzantine Design Pty Ltd it is up to the customer to double check quantities on site with their tradesperson, byzantine Design Pty Ltd will not be held liable for incorrect quantities. All tiles must be laid in accordance with the Australian Building Code and the appropriate Australian Standards.

Mosaics:

Minor chipping and shade variation is an inherent feature of sheeted mosaics. It is the customer’s responsibility to advise the tiler to ensure they are well blended prior to installation.

Polished Porcelain:

All polished and semi polished porcelain tiles are subject to optical hazing. It is an occurrence that presents as a smoky or smudged finish on the surface of the tile. This occurrence may only be visible depending on the light source reflecting at certain angles off the surface of the tile. It is an inherent characteristic and does not affect the technical performance of the tile. We will not be liable for any claim in relation to optical hazing. Your polished porcelain may require sealing. Please consult with your sales consultant.

Crazing:

Crazing is an inherent feature of gloss tiles and as such is not considered defective of faulty in any way. Crazing is very fine cracks in the glaze, often like fine web like lines.

Tile Variations:

Tiles are kiln fired and as such minor shade, grain, shape, texture and size variations are inherent. We will not accept any claim for replacement or compensation in respect of such minor variations.

Natural and Reconstituted Stone:

Natural and reconstituted stone may require sealing PRIOR to installation. We recommend such materials are sealed professionally upon installation by a recommended trades person or by sealing products recommended by the sales consultant. Due to the nature of these materials, there can be substantial variation from piece to piece. Please discuss this product fully with your sales consultant prior to purchase. Please refer to our sealing & cleaning guide.

Slip Resistance:

Most tiles can become slippery if wet. Please ask for the Australian Tile Council ‘Guidance to assist in Reducing Slip on Floor Tiles within Residential Properties’ from your sales consultant. Select a tile that is appropriate for the area to be tiled. If purchasing tiles for a commercial application, please confirm the slip rating is appropriate for the area prior to purchasing and installing. If you have received Slip Resistance test results for particular materials, it is possible that the performance of the installed material is less than the test results due to factors such as installation method, wear and tear and cleaning methods.

Deliveries:

Deliveries are kerbside unless prior arrangement has been made. The delivery cost is not included in the cost of materials and must be invoiced separately. We can arrange delivery on the customer’s behalf and expense but accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from the delivery process. Byzantine Design Pty Ltd’s obligation to deliver shall be discharged on arrival of the products at the customers’ nominated delivery destination, nominated Transport Company, nominated agent or the delivery address appearing on the invoice. Any date or time quoted for delivery is an estimate only. Byzantine Design Pty Ltd will endeavor to meet this estimate, however failure to do so shall not confer any right of cancellation or refusal of delivery by the customer, nor render Byzantine Design Pty Ltd for any loss or damages directly or indirectly sustained by the customer as a result thereof.

Cleaning:

No responsibility will be accepted for damage caused to the surface of materials, or change in the slip resistance of the materials due to cleaning, polishing and general maintenance where the cleaners used are not appropriate, or have not been used in accordance with the original manufacturer’s recommendation, or where acid has been used. We recommend only cleaners sold in our showroom to clean coloured grout, as it is susceptible to discoloration.

Descriptive Size:

The dimensions of the size are nominal dimensions only. All ceramic tiles are fired at high temperatures; so different production runs may produce small size variations, which may differ from their descriptive size. The descriptive size may be rounded to the nearest centimeter. Please discuss with your sales consultant if you require a size to the exact millimeter. All variations shall be within Australian Standard AS4662-3003. Please refer to our cleaning & sealing guide.

Guarantee:

Byzantine Design Pty Ltd guarantee that materials sold are free from defects due to faulty manufacture. If materials are defective or faulty, and provided that the customer has promptly notified Byzantine Design Pty Ltd and has not installed the materials, we will reimburse the customer for the sale price and delivery fee in accordance with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. In general, our tiles do not have a warranty.

Storage Fee:

Byzantine Design Pty Ltd reserves the right to charge a storage fee of $250.00 per month if the customer’s order is not picked up or delivered within the time indicated in Trading terms and payment requirements’ above.

Protection of Tiles:

Consideration should be given to the type of finish of the material chosen in relation to the pedestrian traffic. Gloss tiles will require protection from appropriate door mats and only soft soled shoes at entry points to remove any material such as sand and grit that will cause abrasion to the tiles.

Quotations:

Quoted prices for stock items are valid for 30 days. Quoted prices for special orders are subject to review at any time prior to invoicing. Variations to the quoted quantity may
result in changes to the pricing. Such changes will render the initial quote invalid and will result in a re-quote.

Our Commitment to you:

Byzantine Design is committed to providing you with outstanding customer service. We strive to provide a harmonious and safe environment for all Byzantine Design customers and employees. You will be heard if you have a complaint and we will do our best to rectify any issues you may be experiencing. We cannot honour our commitment to you if you are unable to treat us with respect. In other words, don’t be an asshole. Byzantine Design has a zero tolerance policy for bullying behaviour.

Byzantine Design Pty Ltd | ABN 52 150 094 883 | 256 High St, Prahran Vic 3181 | 03 9078 2811 | sales@byzantinedesign.com.au