Terms and Conditions

Welcome to The Leather & Textile Co!

These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of The Leather & Textile Co.'s Website, located at https://www.theleatherandtextileco.com.

By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use The Leather & Textile Co if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

Cookies:

The website uses cookies to help personalize your online experience. By accessing The Leather & Textile Co, you agreed to use the required cookies.

A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for statistical or marketing purposes to operate our website. You have the ability to accept or decline optional Cookies. There are some required Cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website. These cookies do not require your consent as they always work. Please keep in mind that by accepting required Cookies, you also accept third-party Cookies, which might be used via third-party provided services if you use such services on our website, for example, a video display window provided by third parties and integrated into our website.

License:

Unless otherwise stated, The Leather & Textile Co. and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on The Leather & Textile Co. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from The Leather & Textile Co for your own personal use subjected to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

  • Copy or republish material from The Leather & Textile Co

  • Sell, rent, or sub-license material from The Leather & Textile Co

  • Reproduce, duplicate or copy material from The Leather & Textile Co

  • Redistribute content from The Leather & Textile Co

This Agreement shall begin on the date hereof.

Parts of this website offer users an opportunity to post and exchange opinions and information in certain areas of the website. The Leather & Textile Co. does not filter, edit, publish or review Comments before their presence on the website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of The Leather & Textile Co., its agents, and/or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who posts their views and opinions. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, The Leather & Textile Co. shall not be liable for the Comments or any liability, damages, or expenses caused and/or suffered as a result of any use of and/or posting of and/or appearance of the Comments on this website.

The Leather & Textile Co. reserves the right to monitor all Comments and remove any Comments that can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or causes breach of these Terms and Conditions.

You warrant and represent that:

  • You are entitled to post the Comments on our website and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so;

  • The Comments do not invade any intellectual property right, including without limitation copyright, patent, or trademark of any third party;

  • The Comments do not contain any defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material, which is an invasion of privacy.

  • The Comments will not be used to solicit or promote business or custom or present commercial activities or unlawful activity.

You hereby grant The Leather & Textile Co. a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit and authorize others to use, reproduce and edit any of your Comments in any and all forms, formats, or media.

Hyperlinking to our Content:

The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:

  • Government agencies;

  • Search engines;

  • News organizations;

  • Online directory distributors may link to our Website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the Websites of other listed businesses; and

  • System-wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Web site.

These organizations may link to our home page, to publications, or to other Website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products and/or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

We may consider and approve other link requests from the following types of organizations:

  • Commonly-known consumer and/or business information sources;

  • Dot.com community sites;

  • Associations or other groups representing charities;

  • Online directory distributors;

  • Internet portals;

  • Accounting, law, and consulting firms; and

  • Educational institutions and trade associations.

We will approve link requests from these organizations if we decide that: (a) the link would not make us look unfavorably to ourselves or to our accredited businesses; (b) the organization does not have any negative records with us; (c) the benefit to us from the visibility of the hyperlink compensates the absence of The Leather & Textile Co.; and (d) the link is in the context of general resource information.

These organizations may link to our home page so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

If you are one of the organizations listed in paragraph 2 above and are interested in linking to our website, you must inform us by sending an e-mail to The Leather & Textile Co.. Please include your name, your organization name, contact information as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Website, and a list of the URLs on our site to which you would like to link. Wait 2-3 weeks for a response.

Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Website as follows:

  • By use of our corporate name; or

  • By use of the uniform resource locator being linked to; or

  • Using any other description of our Website being linked to that makes sense within the context and format of content on the linking party's site.

No use of The Leather & Textile Co.'s logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.

Content Liability:

We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on your Website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims that are raised on your Website. No link(s) should appear on any Website that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.

Reservation of Rights:

We reserve the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our Website. You approve to immediately remove all links to our Website upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to our Website, you agree to be bound to and follow these linking terms and conditions.

Removal of links from our website:

If you find any link on our Website that is offensive for any reason, you are free to contact and inform us at any moment. We will consider requests to remove links, but we are not obligated to or so or to respond to you directly.

We do not ensure that the information on this website is correct. We do not warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do we promise to ensure that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.

Disclaimer:

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will:

  • Limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury;

  • Limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

  • Limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or

  • Exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

The limitations and prohibitions of liability set in this Section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort, and for breach of statutory duty.

As long as the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.

General Terms and Conditions of Purchase & Sale by/from "The Leather & Textile Co":

The Terms and Conditions of Sale ("Terms") shall govern all sales of goods and services by The Leather & Textile Co. ("Seller," "we," "us") to the buyer ("Buyer," "you"). These Terms, together with the specific details on the invoice or Purchase Order ("PO"), constitute the entire agreement between the parties.

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1. Orders and Acceptance

• 1.1. Quotations & Orders: All quotations provided by the Seller are valid for 15 days unless otherwise stated. All orders from the Buyer must be made in writing via a formal Purchase Order. An order is only considered accepted upon written confirmation by the Seller or upon the dispatch of the Goods.

• 1.2. Inspection & Deemed Acceptance: The Buyer shall inspect the delivered goods ("Goods") upon receipt. The Buyer must notify the Seller in writing of any non-acceptance of the Goods within five (5) working days of receipt, providing reasonable grounds for such non-acceptance (e.g., defects in material, or workmanship). Upon such notification, the Seller's sole obligation will be to take reasonable remedial measures, which may include repair or replacement of the non-conforming Goods at our discretion. If no such notification is received within the stipulated period, or if the Buyer uses the Goods for any commercial purpose, the Goods shall be deemed accepted.

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2. Price and Payment Terms

• 2.1. Payment: The Buyer agrees to pay for the Goods and services as per the commercial terms specified in the corresponding invoice or agreed-upon PO in written. Our standard payment terms are 50% advance payment (100% for first time buyers) upon order confirmation and the remaining 50% balance due immediately upon delivery of the Goods.

• 2.2. Taxes: All prices are exclusive of any applicable taxes. The Buyer shall be liable for and shall pay any Goods and Services Tax (GST), sales tax, value-added tax, or any other taxes, duties, or levies imposed by any governmental authority in relation to the Goods and services.

• 2.3. Late Payment: All invoices are due for payment upon receipt of the invoice, unless agreed otherwise in writing. In the event of delayed payment, the Seller reserves the right to charge interest on the overdue amount as prescribed under Section 16 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, from the date of delivery. The current rate is a compound interest with monthly rests at three times the bank rate notified by the Reserve Bank of India.

• 2.4. No Set-Off: The Buyer shall make all payments in full without any deduction, withholding, or set-off. In the event any enquiry, audit, buyer’s internal proceedings, or other proceeding is initiated against the Seller, the Buyer's obligation to pay for Goods already delivered shall not be suspended or withheld. The Seller agrees to fully cooperate by furnishing relevant information and documents related to the transaction.

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3. Delivery, Title, and Risk

• 3.1. Delivery: The delivery date(s) for the Goods shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties and specified in the relevant Purchase Order. The Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver the Goods on or before the agreed-upon date. Should the Seller anticipate a delay, it shall promptly notify the Buyer of the potential delay and provide a revised estimated delivery date.

The Seller shall not be held liable for any delay in performance or failure to deliver where such delay is attributable to a Force Majeure event as defined in Clause 6.3 of this agreement

• 3.2. Transfer of Risk: The risk of loss or damage to the Goods shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery of the Goods to the Buyer or its designated carrier.

• 3.3. Title: Title and ownership of the Goods shall only transfer to the Buyer upon receipt of full payment by the Seller for the said Goods.

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4. Limitation of Liability

• 4.1. Limitation of Liability: The Seller's total liability for any claim arising out of or in connection with this agreement, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the invoice value of the specific Goods giving rise to the claim. In no event shall the Seller be liable for any indirect, special, consequential, or incidental damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of business, or loss of goodwill.

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5. Termination

• 5.1. Notice Period: Either party may terminate this business relationship by providing forty-five (45) days' prior written notice to the other party.

• 5.2. Obligations upon Termination: Upon notice of termination:

o The Seller shall fulfill all accepted POs that were active at the time of the termination notice.

Effect of Termination on Existing Purchase Orders

o (a) Obligation for Delivered Goods: The termination of the business relationship for any reason shall not, under any circumstances, release the Buyer from its unconditional obligation to render full payment for all goods that have been delivered and invoiced prior to the effective date of termination. All outstanding invoices shall become immediately due and payable.

o (b) Non-Cancellable Nature of Accepted POs: The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that any Purchase Order, once formally accepted by the Seller, constitutes a firm and non-cancellable binding contract.

o (c) Liability for Cancellation of Work-in-Progress: In the event the Buyer provides a termination notice or attempts to recall, cancel, or otherwise repudiate any accepted Purchase Order, the Buyer shall be liable for all costs incurred by the Seller or the full purchase price as stated in the PO for any goods.

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6. General Clauses

• 6.1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This agreement and any dispute arising from it, whether contractual or non-contractual, shall be governed by the laws of India. The parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

• 6.2. Limitation Period for Claims: Any legal claim or action by the Buyer arising out of this agreement/PO must be commenced within three (3) years from the date the cause of action arises, in accordance with the Limitation Act, 1963.

• 6.3. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, pandemic, labour disputes, or governmental action.

• 6.4. Confidentiality: Both parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information received from the other party and to use it only for the purposes of this agreement.