1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions of Sale and Supply (“Conditions”):

• “Conditions” means these terms and conditions of sale and supply, as amended from time to time.
• “Supplier”, “GST”, “we”, “us” or “our” means Steven Harrison trading as Global Sensor Technology.
• “Buyer” means the person, company, organisation or other business entity purchasing Products and/or Services from the Supplier.
• “Contract” means the agreement between the Supplier and the Buyer for the supply of Products and/or Services, incorporating these Conditions together with any applicable quotation, order acknowledgement or other written agreement between the parties.
• “Products” means any goods, equipment, instruments, components, software or associated documentation supplied or agreed to be supplied by the Supplier.
• “Services” means any services which the Supplier has agreed to provide to the Buyer.
• “Manufacturer” means any third-party manufacturer or supplier from whom GST obtains Products for supply to the Buyer.

1.2 These Conditions apply to business-to-business transactions only. Products and Services supplied under these Conditions are supplied for business, commercial, professional, scientific or organisational use and not for purposes wholly or mainly outside the Buyer’s trade, business, craft or profession.

2. Basis of Sale

2.1 These Conditions apply to all quotations, orders and Contracts unless alternative terms have been expressly agreed in writing by the Supplier.

2.2 Any terms or conditions contained in a Buyer’s purchase order or other document shall not apply unless expressly accepted in writing by the Supplier.

2.3 Acceptance of a quotation, submission of an order, payment of an invoice or acceptance of Products or Services shall constitute acceptance of these Conditions.

2.4 No failure or delay by the Supplier in exercising any right under these Conditions shall constitute a waiver of that right.

3. Quotations

3.1 Quotations are based upon the information and requirements available to the Supplier at the time they are prepared.

3.2 Unless otherwise stated in the quotation, quotations shall remain valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

3.3 Prices, availability and estimated delivery dates remain subject to confirmation until the Supplier accepts the Buyer’s order.

3.4 Where a quotation is based upon pricing, availability, currency exchange rates, freight charges or other information supplied by a Manufacturer or third party, the Supplier reserves the right to amend the quotation before accepting an order if that information materially changes.

4. Orders

4.1 By placing an order with the Supplier, the Buyer confirms that it accepts these Conditions.

4.2 No order shall be binding upon the Supplier until it has been accepted by the Supplier.

4.3 The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that all specifications, quantities, delivery details and other information contained in its order are complete and accurate.

4.4 Where Products are manufactured, configured, ordered or purchased specifically for the Buyer, the Supplier may place a corresponding order with the Manufacturer following acceptance of the Buyer’s order.

5. Prices, Taxes and Import Charges

5.1 The price payable for Products or Services shall be the price stated in the Supplier’s quotation, order acknowledgement or other written agreement.

5.2 Unless expressly stated otherwise, prices do not include transport, insurance, customs duties, import VAT, local taxes, customs clearance charges or other charges imposed by authorities in the country of destination.

5.3 Any taxes or charges which the Supplier is legally required to collect will be shown separately where applicable.

5.4 Products may be shipped directly to the Buyer by a Manufacturer or other supplier, including from locations outside the United Kingdom.

5.5 Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, where Products are shipped from outside the Buyer’s country, the Buyer or another entity nominated by the Buyer shall be responsible for acting as importer of record and for any import declarations, customs clearance, import duties, import VAT and other charges or obligations associated with importation.

5.6 GST is established in the United Kingdom and, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, does not act as an EU importer, authorised representative or other EU-established economic operator on behalf of the Buyer or Manufacturer.

5.7 Nothing in these Conditions excludes any obligation which applicable law places directly upon the Supplier.

6. Shipment and Delivery

6.1 Products may be delivered by the Supplier, by a carrier acting on behalf of the Supplier, or directly by the Manufacturer or another supplier.

6.2 The applicable delivery method, destination, freight charge and, where appropriate, Incoterm will be stated in the quotation, order acknowledgement or other written agreement.

6.3 Where an Incoterm is expressly specified, it shall be interpreted in accordance with Incoterms® 2020 unless another edition is expressly stated.

6.4 Delivery dates and lead times are estimates unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing. Time for delivery shall not be of the essence.

6.5 The Supplier shall make reasonable efforts to meet estimated delivery dates but shall not be liable for delays caused by Manufacturers, carriers, customs authorities or other circumstances beyond the Supplier’s reasonable control.

6.6 The Supplier may make delivery in instalments where reasonably necessary.

7. Risk and Title

7.1 Where an Incoterm has been agreed, risk shall pass to the Buyer in accordance with that Incoterm.

7.2 Where no Incoterm has been agreed, risk of loss or damage shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery of the Products to the Buyer’s stated delivery address.

7.3 Legal title to the Products shall not pass to the Buyer until the Supplier has received cleared payment in full for those Products.

7.4 The Buyer should inspect Products promptly following delivery and notify the Supplier as soon as reasonably practicable of any apparent loss, damage, shortage or incorrect delivery.

7.5 Where damage or loss has occurred during transport, the Buyer shall provide reasonable assistance and evidence required by the Supplier, Manufacturer, carrier or insurer in connection with any claim.

8. Services

8.1 Where the Supplier agrees to provide Services, those Services will be provided with reasonable skill and care and in accordance with any written scope agreed between the parties.

8.2 The Buyer shall provide all information, access and materials reasonably required for the Supplier to perform the Services.

8.3 The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that information and materials it supplies are complete, accurate and suitable for the intended purpose.

9. Payment

9.1 Payment terms shall be those stated on the applicable quotation or invoice. Where no alternative terms are stated, payment shall be due within 30 days of the invoice date.

9.2 The Supplier may require full or partial payment in advance, particularly for first orders, international orders, specially ordered Products or where Products are being purchased specifically for the Buyer.

9.3 Payments shall be made in the currency stated on the invoice and without deduction, withholding, set-off or counterclaim except where required by law.

9.4 If payment is overdue, the Supplier reserves the right to charge statutory interest and recover applicable compensation and reasonable recovery costs in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 and associated legislation.

9.5 If the Buyer fails to make payment when due, the Supplier may suspend further deliveries, orders or Services until all overdue amounts have been paid.

10. Products and Specifications

10.1 Product descriptions, specifications, photographs, drawings, catalogues, datasheets and other technical information are provided for general guidance and may include information supplied by Manufacturers.

10.2 The Supplier takes reasonable care when providing Product information but minor variations may occur and Manufacturers may revise specifications without prior notice.

10.3 The Buyer is responsible for confirming that the Product specification is suitable for its intended application before placing an order.

10.4 Where a particular characteristic, specification or performance requirement is essential to the Buyer, the Buyer should identify that requirement to the Supplier before ordering.

10.5 The Supplier shall not substitute a materially different Product without the Buyer’s agreement.

11. Regulatory Compliance and Conformity Documentation

11.1 The Buyer is responsible for informing the Supplier of the country of destination and any specific regulatory, certification or conformity requirements which are material to its purchase.

11.2 Where reasonably available, GST will provide or request from the Manufacturer relevant certificates, declarations, test reports or other conformity documentation relating to the Products.

11.3 Unless expressly confirmed by the Supplier in writing, the availability of particular regulatory documentation, certificates or declarations shall not be assumed merely because a Product is offered for sale or described as complying with a particular standard.

11.4 Where Products are imported into a country by the Buyer or an entity nominated by the Buyer, that importer is responsible for satisfying obligations imposed upon it by applicable import, customs and product legislation.

11.5 The Buyer remains responsible for ensuring that the Products are lawful and suitable for its intended use, installation, environment and jurisdiction.

11.6 Nothing in this Section excludes or limits any responsibility which applicable law places directly upon the Supplier or Manufacturer.

12. Warranty

12.1 Unless a different warranty period is stated in the quotation, Product documentation or Manufacturer’s warranty, Products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from delivery.

12.2 Product warranties may be provided by or supported through the Manufacturer. GST will provide reasonable assistance to the Buyer in pursuing a valid warranty claim with the Manufacturer.

12.3 The Buyer shall notify GST promptly after discovering a suspected defect and shall provide such information, photographs, test results or other evidence as may reasonably be required to assess the claim.

12.4 Products must not be returned without prior agreement from GST. Where return is required, GST will provide appropriate return instructions.

12.5 Where a valid warranty claim is established, the appropriate remedy may be repair, replacement, supply of replacement parts or refund, depending upon the circumstances and the applicable Manufacturer’s warranty.

12.6 Warranty coverage shall not apply where a defect or failure results from:

• accident, misuse, neglect or abnormal use;
• incorrect installation, storage, maintenance or operation;
• unauthorised repair, alteration or modification;
• failure to follow Manufacturer or Supplier instructions;
• use outside the Product’s stated specification or intended operating conditions;
• normal wear and tear or consumable components; or
• damage caused by other equipment, systems or materials used in conjunction with the Product.

12.7 Except where prohibited by law, no warranty is given that a Product will be suitable for a purpose which has not been expressly agreed with the Supplier in writing.

13. Liability

13.1 Nothing in these Conditions excludes or limits liability for:

• death or personal injury caused by negligence;
• fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
• breach of obligations relating to legal title which cannot lawfully be excluded; or
• any other liability which cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

13.2 Subject to Section 13.1, the Supplier shall not be liable for loss of profit, loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of production, loss of opportunity, loss of goodwill, loss or corruption of data, or any indirect or consequential loss arising out of or in connection with a Contract.

13.3 Subject to Section 13.1, the Supplier’s total aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with any Contract, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise, shall not exceed 125% of the total amount paid or payable by the Buyer to the Supplier under that Contract.

13.4 The Supplier shall not be responsible for losses caused by inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by the Buyer, unauthorised modification of Products, use outside stated specifications or failure by the Buyer to comply with applicable instructions or regulatory requirements.

13.5 Any limitation or exclusion of liability in these Conditions shall apply only to the extent permitted by law.

14. Software and Intellectual Property

14.1 Any software, firmware, manuals, drawings, specifications, trademarks or other intellectual property supplied with Products remain the property of their respective owners.

14.2 Purchase of a Product does not transfer ownership of intellectual property associated with that Product except to the extent expressly stated by the relevant rights holder.

14.3 Where software is supplied with a Product, its use may be subject to the Manufacturer’s or software owner’s licence terms.

14.4 The Buyer shall not acquire any intellectual property rights belonging to GST, a Manufacturer or any third party merely by purchasing Products or Services.

14.5 If the Buyer becomes aware of a claim that a Product supplied by GST infringes third-party intellectual property rights, it should notify GST promptly. GST will provide reasonable assistance in communicating with the relevant Manufacturer where appropriate.

15. Force Majeure

15.1 The Supplier shall not be liable for failure or delay in performing its obligations where caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

15.2 Such circumstances may include, without limitation, natural disasters, fire, flood, war, civil disturbance, industrial disputes, epidemics, government action, sanctions, shortages, disruption to transport or communications, customs delays, Manufacturer delays, interruption of utilities or failure of suppliers or carriers.

15.3 Where such circumstances materially delay or prevent supply, the Supplier may extend the delivery period or, where performance becomes impracticable, cancel the affected part of the Contract and refund any payment received for Products or Services which will not be supplied.

16. Confidential Information

16.1 Each party shall take reasonable steps to protect confidential commercial, technical or other information received from the other party and shall not disclose such information to third parties except where reasonably necessary to perform the Contract or where disclosure is required by law.

16.2 This obligation does not apply to information which is already lawfully public, was independently known to the receiving party, or is received lawfully from another source without an obligation of confidentiality.

17. Cancellation, Returns and Termination

17.1 Once accepted by the Supplier, an order may only be cancelled or changed with the Supplier’s written agreement.

17.2 Products which have been specially ordered, manufactured, configured or purchased from a Manufacturer for the Buyer may not be cancellable or returnable once the corresponding Manufacturer order has been placed.

17.3 Where the Supplier agrees to a cancellation or variation, the Buyer shall be responsible for reasonable costs which the Supplier has already incurred and cannot recover.

17.4 Products may only be returned with prior written agreement from GST and in accordance with any return instructions provided.

17.5 Nothing in this Section affects the Buyer’s rights in respect of defective or incorrectly supplied Products under these Conditions or applicable law.

17.6 Either party may terminate an ongoing Contract for Services where the other party commits a material breach and, where that breach is capable of remedy, fails to remedy it within a reasonable period after receiving written notice.

18. Insolvency and Credit Risk

18.1 If the Buyer becomes insolvent, enters administration or liquidation, ceases or threatens to cease trading, or the Supplier reasonably believes the Buyer may be unable to meet its payment obligations, the Supplier may suspend or cancel outstanding deliveries or Services to the extent permitted by law.

18.2 Any amounts already due to the Supplier shall remain payable.

19. General

19.1 These Conditions and any Contract between the Supplier and Buyer shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.

19.2 The courts of England and Wales shall have jurisdiction in relation to disputes arising from or connected with a Contract, subject to any alternative dispute resolution process agreed between the parties.

19.3 If any provision of these Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.

19.4 The Buyer may not assign or transfer its rights or obligations under a Contract without the Supplier’s prior written consent.

19.5 These Conditions together with the relevant quotation, order acknowledgement and any other written terms expressly agreed between the parties constitute the entire agreement relating to the relevant supply.

19.6 Nothing in these Conditions limits liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.

19.7 Any variation to a Contract must be agreed in writing by the Supplier and the Buyer.

19.8 Notices and other formal communications may be sent by email to the contact details used by the parties in connection with the relevant Contract. Notices to GST may be sent to ​.

19.9 Nothing in these Conditions creates any partnership, joint venture, agency or employment relationship between the Buyer and the Supplier.

19.10 No person other than the Supplier and Buyer shall have any right to enforce a term of the Contract under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 unless expressly agreed otherwise.

Last updated: 30 September 2026.