terms & conditions

Terms and conditions of trading

GENERAL

BEAM means the company BEAM. CONTRACT means a contract for hire and/or services concluded by the acceptance of an order. EQUIPMENT means some or all of the EQUIPMENT described in itemised orders or invoices. HIRE CHARGE means the charge payable to BEAM for the HIRE PERIOD,as described in the CONTRACT. HIRE PERIOD means the period starting on the date the goods/services are dispatched from BEAM and ending on the date when the EQUIPMENT is returned to BEAM. SERVICES means any services carried out by BEAM described in the CONTRACT. The CUSTOMER means the customer or hirer of EQUIPMENT/services from BEAM named in the CONTRACT.

These categories are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of these terms and conditions.

ORDERS

BEAM shall only accept an order in writing,dated and addressed by the customer quoting the job description or reference to specific quotes given by BEAM.

Written acceptance of the customers order shall constitute the CONTRACT, which shall be subject to these conditions,which shall not be affected by any other documentation or conditions in the customer's order.

BEAM reserves the right to charge a figure different to figures mentioned in the quotes or contracts where subsequent alterations to the EQUIPMENT or SERVICES either verbally or in writing have been made by the CUSTOMER or where any additional unavoidable expenses have been incurred in the carrying out of the contract.

HIRE OF EQUIPMENT

BEAM hereby hires the EQUIPMENT to the CUSTOMER/HIRER for the HIRE PERIOD at the HIRE CHARGE.

All HIRE CHARGES shall be calculated by multiplying the QUANTITY by the UNIT CHARGE by the daily,weekly or monthly RATE as appropriate.

All hire charges are net and shall be increased to include VAT at the current rate. All hires will be subject to a deposit which is refundable upon satisfactory completion of the CONTRACT.

THE CUSTOMER may also be required to produce two or more proofs of identification and address before any EQUIPMENT can be dispatched.

BEAM reserves the right to supply goods of a similar description to the equipment. All descriptions, specifications, weights and dimensions of and particulars of equipment supplied by BEAM are approximate only, and are intended only to present a general idea of the goods described and shall not form part of the contract. BEAM reserves the right to update or change these specifications without notice.

The EQUIPMENT remains at all times the sole property of BEAM who reserve the right to inspect or remove the EQUIPMENT at any time during the contract at their discretion. The EQUIPMENT must at no time be removed from the location described in the contract without prior notification and the consent of BEAM.

The CUSTOMER shall ensure the equipment is installed and used by competent and qualified personnel, ensure proper wiring and rigging standards are observed and regularly checked.

The CUSTOMER shall ensure at his own expense that the EQUIPMENT is inspected and maintained in good repair, condition and working order and is returned in such, excepting reasonable wear that might be expected through normal use.

The CUSTOMER shall return all replaced or faulty lamps to BEAM or pay the full replacement cost of such lamps.

A charge equivalent to the full replacement value and/or full cost of repair including replacement parts and labour will be made by BEAM to the hirer in respect of any EQUIPMENT lost or damaged whilst in the custody of the hirer and the hirer will pay said charge to BEAM within 7 days of demand. In addition BEAM reserves the right to charge an additional hire charge for any period during which damaged EQUIPMENT is repaired or until the full replacement value has been paid to BEAM.

HIRE CHARGES All charges are net and payable in full on invoice submitted within 14 days unless otherwise agreed in writing with BEAM. Charges run from the day of dispatch until the day of return on a period of 1 day / 24 hrs or multiples thereof irrespective of whether the goods are in use or not.

THE CUSTOMER shall pay BEAM any carriage and packing charges where appropriate. THE CUSTOMER will be asked pay a minimum deposit of 50% of the charge on all orders exceeding £500 in value.

BEAM reserves the right to charge the customer interest at a rate at least 5%above the current rate of London clearing banks on all overdue invoices, such interest being calculated from a date 30 days after the invoice date.

THE CUSTOMER will meet any expenses incurred by BEAM in reclaiming any such overdue amount.

SERVICES
BEAM undertake to perform the work described in the contract within the budget agreed within the time allotted to the best of their ability. BEAM does not accept responsibility for any failure or delay due to circumstances beyond their control.

Where necessary the customer will provide any EQUIPMENT or items, such as suitable electrical supply, access equipment, accommodation, transport etc. necessary for the execution of the contract where specified in the requirements, where these have not been included in the EQUIPMENT.

THE CUSTOMER shall ensure the safety, load capacity and current of any electrical supply provided for the use of BEAM and be fully liable for any damage to persons or EQUIPMENT affected by a fault or overload in such supply.

The electrical requirements of BEAM 's EQUIPMENT are available on request.

Any unavoidable additional expenses incurred in the carrying out of the work described in the contract will be met by the customer in excess of the amount described in the contract.

PRODUCTION

Any goods or services that constitute an expense to BEAM including the generation of specific imagery, slides or other additional EQUIPMENT must be paid for in full upon delivery. In the case of cheques, no goods or EQUIPMENT will be dispatch until the cheques have cleared.

All production costs which constitute an expense to BEAM shall be payable in advance where specified or become due immediately upon delivery to the customer at the charge described in the contract. In the case of any cancellation or failure to meet the terms set out in the contract, any expenses incurred by BEAM in the course of executing their part in the contract will be met by the CUSTOMER and become due immediately.

BEAM maintains the rights to any design included in their quotes and proposals. These proposals and quotes are for the sole use of the customer named on the quote / proposal and any misappropriation of such designs will incur a design fee at BEAM's current set rate.

The CUSTOMER takes full responsibility for any rights or copyright that may be pending upon any artwork or material, photographic, digital or otherwise, provided for the use or manipulation of BEAM, who hereby accept no liability ensuing from the use of such artwork or material provided by the CUSTOMER.

BEAM retains full rights of use, reproduction and resale over any original artwork or design produced by them. No such rights are given or implied under these terms and conditions.

Any artwork or materials provided by the CUSTOMER for the use of BEAM must be collected within 3 months. BEAM retain the right to dispose of any items after this period unless otherwise arranged in advance

DELIVERY

BEAM shall not be liable for any delay to a delivery due to circumstances beyond its control. BEAM shall employ the services of a recognised CARRIER whenever necessary, the cost of which shall be met by the CUSTOMER unless otherwise agreed in the contract.

THE CUSTOMER shall inspect the goods on delivery/dispatch to ensure the EQUIPMENT is present and in reasonable working order, and bring any discrepancy to the notice of BEAM in writing before intended use. Once delivered, the CUSTOMER shall be liable for the full cost of replacement of any item of the EQUIPMENT damaged or missing upon return how ever such damage / loss is caused.