Our terms of trade are set out below. They govern our business relationship with the principal contractor and/or customer and should be read carefully.

1. Application of terms of trade
   1. These terms apply to all trade supply, construction and installations provided to the principal contractor and/or customer. These terms are effective from the above date until these Terms of trade are replaced by another document.
      1. Definitions

         In these terms of trade –

         Agent means a person or entity who engages SEC Services on behalf of a contractor or customer to undertake work on their behalf.

         Bad debt has the following meaning:
         If an agent, principal contractor or customer arranges for trade supply, construction and/or installation and does not pay for any or all of the works, goods and/or services within the required time, the amount owed by the agent, principal contractor or customer is a bad debt of the customer.

         Principal or Principal Contractor means a person or entity who engages SEC Services to under contract or subcontract works.

         Subcontract means the supply, fabrication and installation of products, equipment and commissioning of works on behalf of an entity and/or customer as a third party to the principal contractor or supplier.

         Customer means a person or entity who engages SEC Services under contract or subcontract works.

         Entity means a company, organisation or individual with the capacity to engage in business and contractual activities.

         Trade Supply means an agent or a merchant.

         Construction means the supply, fabrication and installation of products, equipment and commissioning of works on behalf of an entity and/or customer.

         Installation means the supply and fitting of components, equipment and commissioning as required.

         Works means the undertaking and/or provision of trade supply, fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning of electrical and communication services and associated activities for the satisfactory completion thereof.

   2. Basis on which Trader is prepared to trade
      1. SEC Services Pty Ltd is prepared to trade in the provision of electrical and communication services, supply, construction and installation agreed with the principal and/or customer as per the goods, services and payment terms listed in the quotation accepted by the principal and/or customer.
   3. Quotes
      1. Quotes for supply and installation will comprise of itemised equipment, labour and estimates for consumables.
      2. Quotes will be valid for 30 days and be subject to variation where equipment and materials are subject to uncontrolled price increases after 30 days.
      3. Additional works outside the deliverables specified in the quote will be negotiated and undertaken as agreed as a variation/s to the quote and charged at an hourly rate plus material, equipment and consumables where applicable.
      4. Quotes over the value of $1000.00 may require a deposit of up to 50%.
   4. Payment
      1. Payment is to be made by direct debit to the account specified on the invoice/s as provided for the works.
      2. Payment is to be made within 7 days of the date of invoicing.
      3. Payments terms may vary if and when specified on the quotation to include and not be limited to progress payments, percentage of contract payment prior to commencement and/or up front (pre-commencement) payment for materials and components.
      4. SEC Services Pty Ltd operates within the relevant legislation including but not limited to the Building And Construction Industry Security Of Payment Act 2002
   5. Delivery of Works
      1. Works will be delivered based on the supplied design provided subject to approval based on compliance with relevant Legislation, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
      2. Design will be subject to a site inspection prior to commencement and acceptance by SEC Services Pty Ltd at a cost to the principal.
      3. The principal will be responsible for the supply of materials required including primary equipment and sundry items subject to specific site conditions.
      4. SEC Services Pty Ltd will supply all consumables, equipment to undertake installation and commissioning and temporary safety equipment to complete the installation as required.
      5. Any requests for supply of materials by the principal will be by agreement at an additional cost payable prior to supply.
      6. Additional works, such as required wiring, switchboard or other upgrades to ensure compliance of the site will be undertaken at an additional cost subject to written pre- approval via email or text message.
      7. Additional site preparation and reinstatement to perform works or at completion of works outside the agreed supply and installation of electrical or communication works will be deemed as a variation and quoted accordingly including but not limited to the engagement of third party contractors to perform such works where deemed necessary.
      8. Excavations and underground works where required will be undertaken subject to provision of site conditions, especially the provision of exact locations for underground services, plumbing and other infrastructure by the principal.
      9. Liability for damage, costs and litigation and damage to underground services, plumbing or infrastructure as a result of incorrect detail will be the responsibility of the principal.
      10. Works will be undertaken at an agreed date between the principal, customer and SEC Services Pty Ltd with completion within the agreed estimated time giving consideration to supply of materials, weather and site conditions.
   6. Quality of Works
      1. All workmanship is guaranteed by SEC Service Pty Ltd. Failures or faults relating to an installation due to faulty workmanship will be rectified at no cost to the principal.
      2. The product quality guarantee is the responsibility of the principal in conjunction with the supply of the materials and equipment. Failure due to faults with equipment supplied will be rectified at a cost to the principal.
      3. SEC Services Pty Ltd takes no responsibility for malicious damage or third party involvement on installations or works undertaken.
   7. Conditions of Agreement
      1. Electrical installation inspections and metering fees will be the responsibility of the principal.
      2. Supply Authority and metering requests shall be completed upon receipt of final payment.
      3. System activation and grid connection where applicable will only be made once full and final payment is received, all requisite, correct and current documentation and authorities have been provided to SEC Services Pty Ltd for actioning.
   8. Insurance
      1. SEC Services Pty Ltd agrees to hold and maintain all relevant insurances and qualifications for the undertaking of the works within this contract.
   9. Bad Debts
      1. Payments made after 14 days of invoicing may incur a penalty charge of 10% per annum calculated monthly.
      2. Payments made after 14 days of invoicing may incur an additional charge for administration for a minimum of $100 plus GST per additional invoice and/or reminder notice.
      3. SEC Services Pty Ltd operates within the relevant legislation including but not limited to the Building And Construction Industry Security Of Payment Act 2002

The team at SEC Services looks forward to your business.

Faithfully,

Lachlan Stacey
Director