| Terms And Conditions Of Sale |
These Terms and Conditions are a legal agreement between YOU (either
an individual, a single entity or a company) and "B-Tell (Pty) Ltd."(B-TELL).
The following terms and conditions shall govern any installation or
use of the Licensed Products and Services referenced on the End User
License Agreement. Such Licensed Products and Services include without
limitation computer software, associated media, any printed materials
and any online or electronic documentation.
1. Offers; Acceptance.
These terms and conditions (these "Terms") are deemed part of all quotations,
acknowledgments, confirmations, invoices, purchase orders and other
documents, whether electronic or in writing, relation to the sale of
Products or Services by B-TELL. B-TELL hereby objects to any terms or
conditions proposed by YOUR purchase order or other documents which
are inconsistent with, or in addition to, these Terms.
2. Prices.
All prices stated are current, subject to changes without notice by
B-TELL. YOU agree to pay the price in effect at time of shipment.
3. Payment.
Unless otherwise stated all transactions with B-TELL are prepaid by
YOURSELF.
3.1 Payment by Credit Card.
B-TELL accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discovery Cards. Customers opting
to pay by credit card agree to have payments deducted automatically
by B-TELL's Automated Billing System. All charges such as subscription
fees and purchasing of Top Up Vouchers are billed on the same or next
working day without fail, unless by decision by B-TELL Management only
who will deduct requested payable amounts at any time at their own convenience.
By submitting YOUR credit card data to B-TELL, YOU authorize B-TELL
in it's complete discretion to submit a financial transaction(s) to
your issuing bank for settlement. YOU agree that once B-TELL has approved
or declined YOU transaction, B-TELL has fully performed under the terms
of this agreement. YOU agree to contact B-TELL in the event that you
desire to cancel any recurring charge prior to the next billing cycle.
Should YOU fail to contact B-TELL, YOU agree to indemnify and hold B-TELL
harmless from any losses or damages that YOU suffer as a result of a
recurring charge. B-TELL may be contacted at accounts@b-tell.com;
www.b-tell.com ; or B-TELL, Waterford Court, Block C, c/o Rabie and
Glover, Lyttelton, Centurion.
If YOU think that there is an error on your account, including an incorrect
amount or unauthorized transaction, YOU agree to contact B-TELL within
120 days of the transaction. Upon proper notification, B-TELL, in its
sole discretion may issue a credit to YOUR credit card.
Monthly payments with a credit card will ensure that YOUR account is
not deactivated due to any unforeseen problems. All accounts are paid
one month in advance, B-TELL will automatically deduct regular monthly
fees from YOUR nominated credit card, on each Billing Day, which is
usually at the end of the current month, without fail, unless by decision
by B-TELL Management only who will deduct requested payable amounts
at any time at their own convenience.
B-TELL will also deduct any additional costs incurred due to usage of
additional services on the same or next working day without fail, unless
by decision by B-TELL Management only who will deduct requested payable
amounts at any time at their own convenience.
3.2. Payment by Electronic Transfer (EFT).
B-TELL allows its customers to sign an account with an option to pay
their bills by EFT. B-TELL must receive the payment prior to us activating
YOUR account. In the case of monthly subscription payments the payment
should be received within 5 days of the expiry of the subscription.
Delays in sending payment may result in suspension of services; incur
a reactivation fee and/or late payment fee.
4. Value Added Tax (VAT).
All Products and Services sold by B-TELL shall be subject to the addition
of VAT. VAT invoices shall only be supplied when requested by YOURSELF.
Any amount shown in B-TELL's Online Billing system is shown as exclusive
of VAT.
5. Provision of Service.
We reserve the right to decline to provide Service to YOU for any lawful
reason. Some Services may not be available or operate differently in
some locations. The purchase of B-TELL Products or other equipment is
not a guarantee of Service
6. Suspension of Service.
YOU must have and keep satisfactory credit in YOUR account to make use
of B-TELL's Services. Accounts ninety (90) days past due will be suspended
and YOUR service terminated. If at any time we suspect, in our sole
discretion, fraud, we may suspend Service to YOUR account and require
that YOU provide payment on account or a guarantee of payment before
we resume Service to YOUR phone. B-TELL reserves the right to request
that YOU provide us with any information we reasonably require to determine
whether YOU qualify for Service.
7. Buzz Plans.
YOU may choose any one of our plans that we offer. YOUR plan may be
for a fixed length or may be month-to-month. Services provided for plans
may differ. If YOU select a Premium plan (Blue, Bronze, Silver, Gold
or Platinum) YOU are bound to a 12 month contract and will be liable
for payment of the monthly subscription fee. If YOU have selected our
Free Plan you will billed on a month to month basis.
8. Buzz Number.
B-TELL will assign a Buzz number to the Buzz Soft Phone or other equipment
used by YOU on the B-TELL network. We may change the buzz number by
giving prior notice. YOU do not own the number. YOU may not (1) modify
the Buzz number we program into any phone or other equipment; (2) transfer
or duplicate the Buzz number to any phone or other equipment other than
that authorized by us; or (3) transfer or duplicate the Buzz number
to any other individual or entity
9. Billing.
All accounts are set up on a pre-paid basis. Subscription fees and call
charges will be deducted from YOUR account. It is YOUR responsibility
to keep YOUR account in a credit balance. If YOU have not opted for
a monthly debit order on YOUR credit card on current account YOU will
need to keep YOUR account in a credit balance by purchasing Top Up Vouchers
from our site. www.b-tell.com/top-up.php . All International clients
must pay by credit card. Customers with accounts set up on a periodic
credit card billing plan or debit order off a current account must keep
credit card information current. It is the customers responsibility
to inform B-TELL on changes in credit card type, expiration dates, changes
to bank account details and e-mail addresses. Billing cycles are approximately
30 days in length. Billing cycles and dates may change from time to
time.
10. Convenient Online Billing.
As a Buzz subscriber YOU will be able to access YOUR account details
online. This can be done by logging in to YOUR account on the B-TELL
website and entering YOUR Buzz number and password. By accessing YOUR
account online YOU will be able to monitor YOUR account and ensure that
YOUR account stays in a credit balance. YOUR online account will allow
YOU to view transactions, call logs, top up via phone card, set call
forwards, view rates, update YOUR profile and download the Buzz Soft
Phone and Manual.
YOUR account and login may not be assigned or transferred to any other
person or entity. YOU must promptly inform B-TELL of any apparent breach
of security, such as loss, theft, or unauthorized disclosure of a login.
Until B-TELL is notified by e-mail of any breach in security YOU will
remain liable for any unauthorized use
11. Currencies.
Prices quoted for services rendered in the B-TELL VoIP network are in
U.S. Dollars, YOU shall make remittance to B-TELL at the then current
exchange rate as calculated by B-TELL on the date of the transaction.
Prices for Products and supplied by B-TELL shall be in South African
Rand.
12. Financial.
Prior to B-TELL accepting to provide YOU with Products or Services we
may perform a check on you current financial standing and based on these
findings may decide not to provide you with Products and Services. If
YOUR financial position at any time becomes unsatisfactory to B-TELL,
B-TELL reserves the right to end it's obligations with YOU or require
satisfactory security or payment in advance. If YOU fail to make payment
or otherwise comply with these Terms or any related agreement, B-TELL
may (without liability and in addition to other remedies) cancel any
unshipped portion of Products sold hereunder, stop any Products in transit
and suspend all services rendered until YOU pay all amounts, including
amounts payable hereunder, whether or not then due, which are owing
to it by YOU. YOU shall in any event remain liable for all unpaid accounts.
13. Shipping; Delivery.
B-TELL shall enclose Products in protective packaging with box labels.
Unless otherwise provided in an Purchase Order, all Components shall
be packaged, marked and otherwise prepared in accordance with good commercial
practices to obtain the lowest shipping rates. All shipments to YOU
will be CFR B-Tell (Pty) Ltd. Centurion, Pretoria.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by B-TELL,
(i) Shipment shall be by a carrier selected by B-TELL,
(ii) Such carrier shall act as the agent of YOU and delivery to such
carrier shall constitute delivery to YOU;
(iii) All sales and shipments of Products shall be CFR shipping point
(unless otherwise stated in writing by B-TELL), at which point title
to and all risk of loss of the Products shall pass from B-TELL to YOU,
provided that B-TELL shall retain a security interest in the Products
until the full purchase price is paid by YOU;
(iv) B-TELL may over or under ship of the scheduled quantity. Exact
quantity orders will be accepted at a 5% unit price premium,
(v) Delivery and shipping dates are estimates only,
(vi) B-TELL will package Products as it deems proper for protection
against normal handling and extra charges apply to special conditions.
14. Cancellation; Etc.
Orders are not subject to rescheduling or cancellation unless YOU indemnify
B-TELL fully against all costs or expenses arising in connection therewith.
15. Acceptance Period.
Unless specified otherwise in a Statement of Work, YOU will have a period
of seven (7) calendar days from receipt of each Product (the "Acceptance
Period") in which to test the Product for substantial conformity with
the applicable Specifications. A Product shall be deemed accepted by
YOU unless YOU notify B-TELL in writing of your rejection of the Product
prior to the expiration of the Acceptance Period
16. Corrective Period.
If YOU notify B-TELL within the Acceptance Period that, in YOUR reasonable
judgment, the Products, in whole or part, do not substantially conform
to the Specifications, YOU will check with B-TELL for instructions.
B-TELL will repair or replace the defective Products, at no charge to
YOU. YOU will have seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the repaired
or replacement Products in which to test the repaired Products for substantial
conformity with the Specifications. Any Products that are found to be
damaged due to YOUR abuse, error or cause will be repaired at YOUR cost.
17. Government Approvals.
YOU shall be responsible for, and shall bear all costs involved in obtaining
any government approvals required for the importation or sale of Products
and Services.
18. Taxes.
All taxes, duties and other governmental charges (other than general
real property and income taxes), including any interest or penalties
thereon, imposed directly or indirectly on B-TELL or required to be
collected directly or indirectly by B-TELL for the manufacture, production,
sale, delivery, importation, consumption or use of the Products and
Services sold hereunder (including customs duties and sales, excise,
use turnover and license tax) shall be charged to and remitted by YOU
to B-TELL.
19. Claims.
Any claim by YOU against B-TELL for shortage or damage to the Products
occurring before delivery to the carrier must be presented in writing
to B-TELL within thirty 30 days of receipt of shipment and include the
original transportation bill signed by the carrier noting that the carrier
received the Products from B-TELL in the condition claimed.
20. Force Majeure.
B-TELL shall not be liable for any delay or failure in delivery resulting
from causes beyond its control, including earthquakes, fires, floods,
acts of God, strikes or other labor disputes, shortage of labor or material,
accidents to machinery, acts of sabotage, riots, delay in or lack of
transportation or the requirements of any governmental authority.
21. Warranties.
(i) Exclusive Warranty.
B-TELL's exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the
date of sale by B-TELL. B-TELL disclaims all other warranties, expressed
or implied.
(ii) Limitations.
B-TELL MAKES NO WARRANTY OT REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OF THE PRODUCTS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
B-TELL further disclaims all warranties and responsibility of any type
for claims or expenses based on infringement by the Products or otherwise
of any intellectual property right.
(iii) YOUR Remedy.
B-TELL's sole obligation hereunder shall be to replace (in the form
originally shipped with YOU responsible for labor charges for removal
or replacement thereof) the non-complying Product or, at B-TELL's election,
to repay or credit YOU an amount equal to the purchase price of the
Product; provided that in no event shall B-TELL be responsible for warranty,
repair, indemnity or any other claims or expenses regarding the Products
unless B-TELL's analysis confirms that the Products were properly handled,
stored, installed and maintained and not subject to contamination, abuse,
misuse or inappropriate modification. B-TELL must approve return of
any Products by YOU in writing before shipment.
22. Damage Limits; Etc.
B-TELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED
WITH THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall
liability of B-TELL exceed the individual price of the Product on which
liability is asserted.
23. Disputes/Arbitration.
Any disputes or claim between the parties arising out of or relating
to this Agreement shall be determined solely and exclusively by arbitration
in accordance with the rules of the Law Society of South Africa The
arbitration shall be decided by a single arbitrator selected mutually
by the parties, or failing mutual agreement within ten (10) days of
demand, as selected by the arbitrator upon application of either party.
It is agreed by B-TELL and YOU, that the arbitration shall take place
in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.. Judgment upon award of the arbitrator
shall be final and binding and may be entered into any court of competent
jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement
of all arbitration related costs, including reasonable attorney's fees.
24. Indemnities.
YOU shall indemnify and hold harmless B-TELL, its affiliates and its
employees from and against all liabilities, losses, claims, costs and
expenses (including attorney's fees and expenses) related to any claim,
investigation, litigation or proceeding (whether or not B-TELL is a
party) which arises or is alleged to arise from YOUR acts or omissions
under these Terms or in any way with respect to the Products and Services.
Without limiting the foregoing, YOU (at your own expense) shall indemnify
and hold harmless B-TELL and defend or settle any action brought against
B-TELL to the extent that it is based on a claim that any Product or
Service made to YOUR specifications infringed intellectual property
rights of another party.
25. Property; Confidentiality.
The intellectual property embodied in the Products and Services is the
exclusive property of B-TELL and its principals and YOU shall not attempt
to duplicate it in any way without the written permission of B-TELL.
Notwithstanding any charges to YOU for engineering or tooling, all engineering
and tooling shall remain the exclusive property of B-TELL. All information
and materials supplied by B-TELL to YOU relating to the Products and
Services are confidential and proprietary, and YOU shall limit distribution
thereof to its trusted employees and strictly prevent disclosure to
any third party.
26. Miscellaneous.
(i) Waiver.
No failure or delay by B-TELL in exercising any right and no course
of dealing between YOU and B-TELL shall operate as a waiver of rights
by B-TELL.
(ii) Assignment.
YOU may not assign your rights hereunder without B-TELL's written consent.
(iii) Law.
These Terms are governed by South African law (without regard to conflict
of law principles). And shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute
hereunder.
(iv) Amendment.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between YOU and B-TELL relating
to the Products and Services, and no provision may be changed or waived
unless in writing signed by the parties.
(v) Severability.
If any provision hereof is rendered ineffective or invalid, such provision
shall not invalidate any other provision.
(vi) Setoff.
All claims hereunder by B-TELL are subject to setoff by B-TELL for any
counterclaim arising out of any transaction with YOU.
(vii) Definitions.
As used herein, "including" means "including without limitation".
Application Considerations.
1. SUITABILITY FOR USE B-TELL. shall not be responsible for conformity
with any standards, codes or regulations that apply to the combination
of the product in YOUR application or use of the product.
2. At YOUR request, B-TELL will provide applicable third party certification
documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the
product. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete
determination of the suitability of the product in combination with
the end product, machine, system, or other application or use.
3. Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to this
product.
4. NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO
LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN
DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE B-TELL PRODUCT IS PROPERLY
RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT
OR SYSTEM.
5. PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS - B-TELL shall not be responsible for the user's
programming of a programmable product, or any consequence thereof.
Change In Specifications.
1. Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time
based on improvements and other reasons.
2. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings
or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are
made. However, some specifications of the product may be changed without
any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix
or establish key specifications for your application. Please consult
with your B-TELL representative at any time to confirm actual specifications
of purchased product.