Terms and Conditions of Sale and Service
Loch Mech Precision Engineering, hereinafter referred to as ("The Company")
These terms and conditions govern all work undertaken, quotations provided, and goods supplied by Loch Mech Precision Engineering to the customer. By placing an order or accepting a quotation, the customer agrees to be bound by these terms.
1. Quotations and Pricing
1.1 All quotations are valid for a period of **30 days** from the date of issue, unless otherwise stated in writing.
1.2 Prices quoted are based on the specifications, drawings, and materials provided by the customer at the time of quotation. The Company reserves the right to amend the quotation if these specifications change.
1.3 All quotations are exclusive of Value-Added Tax (VAT) unless explicitly stated otherwise.
2. Orders and Acceptance
2.1 A binding contract shall only come into effect upon the Company's written acceptance of the customer's order or the customer's acceptance of the Company's quotation (whichever occurs first).
2.2 The customer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all information, drawings, and specifications provided to the Company.
3. Drawings and Intellectual Property
3.1 Any drawings, designs, specifications, or tools provided by the customer shall remain the property of the customer and will be used solely for the purpose of fulfilling the order.
3.2 Any engineering drawings or CAD files created by the Company remain the intellectual property of the Company and may not be reproduced or shared with third parties without the express written consent of the Company.
4. Materials
4.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Company will procure materials necessary for the job.
4.2 The customer is responsible for the supply and certification of free-issue materials if provided. The Company accepts no liability for the quality or suitability of customer-supplied materials.
5. Workmanship and Quality
5.1 All work is carried out to accepted engineering standards and tolerances. The Company warrants that all manufactured parts will meet the specifications agreed upon in the quotation.
6. Delivery and Lead Times
6.1 All lead times provided are estimates and are given in good faith. The Company shall not be liable for any losses or damages resulting from any delay in delivery, howsoever caused.
6.2 Risk in the goods shall pass to the customer upon collection by the customer or their nominated carrier. If the Company arranges delivery, risk passes to the customer once the goods are handed to the third-party carrier.
6.3 Ownership (title) of the goods shall only pass to the customer once full payment has been received by the Company.
7. Pricing and Payment
7.1 Payment terms are strictly COD on collection/delivery unless otherwise agreed in writing by a director of the Company.
7.2 The Company may suspend further work or withhold the release of completed goods if any payments are overdue.
8. Cancellations and Variations
8.1 Orders confirmed with the Company cannot be cancelled without the Company's written consent.
8.2 In the event of a cancellation, the customer agrees to indemnify the Company for all costs incurred, including but not limited to materials purchased and labor already expended on the project.
8.3 Any variations to the scope of work requested after the order is placed must be confirmed in writing. The Company reserves the right to charge additionally for such variations.
9. Liability and Indemnity
9.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company's total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the goods or services shall not exceed the value of the order giving rise to the claim.
9.2 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential loss or damage (including loss of profits, production, or downtime) arising out of or in connection with the supply of goods or services.
9.3 The customer shall indemnify the Company against all claims, costs, and expenses arising from any injury or damage caused by the customer's negligence or misuse of the products supplied.
10. Force Majeure
10.1 The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond the Company's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, civil unrest, fire, flood, accidents, strikes, or supplier failures.
11. General
11.1 These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any prior agreements or representations.
11.2 The Company's failure to enforce any right under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right.
11.3 These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
Loch Mech Precision Engineering
4 Bob Herd St, De Klerkshof, Edenvale, 1609
+27 84 352 2128
+27 82 614 1209
info@lochmechengineering.co.za
https://www.lochmechengineering.co.za/
Last Updated: 25 February 2026
