Conditions of Use

Yebo Electronics CC, Registration number 2004/054746/23

50 Washington Street, Boston, Bellville

A. Republic of South Africa

All orders and contracts for sale of goods are accepted by Yebo Electronics and its subsidiaries, including fort777.co.za (hereafter referred to as 'Yebo Electronics') on these Terms & Conditions, which supersede any previously published terms.

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Offers and Acceptance

No obligations shall arise as a result of a catalogue entry, quotation or any other offer until Yebo Electronics accepts an order from the person, company or other organisation with whom the sale or supply of products is conducted ('the Purchaser'). In the event of any inconsistency between Yebo Electronics and the Purchasers terms and conditions, Yebo Electronics' terms and conditions of sale shall prevail unless, and until, variation by express agreement is accepted in writing by both parties

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Orders

Where possible, orders should be made using Yebo Electronics' Order Codes and online web order facility. Please make a note of your Customer Number and Quotation Number, where applicable, and quote them in all correspondence. Products are supplied as featured and described on the web site of Yebo Electronics, namely 'www.fort777.co.za', unless the product has been superseded. In such cases, the company reserves the right to replace a product with a product of a similar or better specification.

Customers with pre-arranged 30-day account facilities are requested to quote an order number when placing orders. Confirmation orders are not necessary, but if they are sent they must be marked "Confirmation Only". Failure to mark written confirmation orders could result in duplicate deliveries and in such case the Purchaser shall be liable for the full purchase price, or alternatively, be subject to Yebo Electronics' returns procedures.

Prices and delivery of items covered by scheduled orders need to be made in writing and are strictly in accordance with the terms quoted by Yebo Electronics and accepted by the Purchaser. Any variation in delivery requirements may be subject to price alteration. The Purchaser will be liable for any stocks held against an order at the end of a contract period. Schedules will only be accepted when each shipment exceeds R5000, excluding Postage & Package and VAT. Pro-forma invoices and quotations are available from Yebo Electronics upon request.

Customers placing orders via this web site will receive an automatic order confirmation by e-mail, once we have entered your order. The e-mail will contain a full listing of what you have ordered, together with full costings and postage charges.

Web customers also have option to log-on using a password, which will enable them to browse their account. To log in, or obtain a password as a new customer, please 'Log Yourself In'.

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Prices

Yebo Electronics reserves the right to alter prices at any time, without prior notice. Quotations are valid for a period of 5 working days, unless stated otherwise however, due to unforeseen fluctuations in exchange rates that are beyond the control of Yebo Electronics, the price charged for goods will be that ruling at the date of acceptance of the order. RSA customers should add Value Added Tax (VAT) to the final order value, after adding Postal Charges. The VAT rate will be the relevant rate at the date on which the order is processed. VAT is not applicable to non-RSA residents, excepting Namibian residents. (See below)

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Product Availability

Ex-stock (RSA) items are normally despatched on a same-day basis, subject to receipt of payment or agreed account facilities, whilst ex-stock (Europe/UK/Far East) are received weekly by air. At the discretion of Yebo Electronics, orders placed which comprise of both ex-stock (RSA) and ex-stock (Europe/U.K./Far East) may be held over until the ex-stock (Europe/U.K./Far East) items are received at our offices.

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Postage Rates

A detailed summary of our postage charges can be found on our How to Order page.

We reserve the right to amend these charges to reflect any increase in postal charges.

In addition to the standard postage charge, an additional Carriage Charge may apply to a large or heavy item. In such cases, these items may be despatched by a road freight courier to a nominated physical address.

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Hours of Trading

Normal business hours are Mondays, 0900 to 1700, Tuesday to Friday 0830 to 1700, Saturdays and most Public Holidays 0900 to 1300. We are closed on Sundays and on Christmas/New Year Holidays.

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Technical Enquiries and Fault Finding

For technical problems, please telephone 021 949 1999. An engineer will normally be available to assist during normal office hours, Monday to Friday ONLY.

Please have all relevant details to hand, e.g. Order Code and if replacement or additional parts are required, your Customer Number. If you write, please keep your technical queries separate from any other enquiry or order. We regret that we cannot offer a repair service for certain kits and technical advice can only be offered which relates specifically to one of our products. A design service is also available to customers, which is charged on an hourly basis.

Limited technical advice is offered by our counter sales staff.

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Payment

a.Terms of payment are strictly cash with order unless a credit account has been established with Yebo Electronics. Acceptable forms of payment are credit cards (Visa or MasterCard), Cheques (drawn in Rands), Postal Orders or money transfer. You may use any of these methods when ordering goods via this web site, by telephone, fax or post. When paying by cheque or Postal Orders, please remember to include your remittance in the envelope, together with your order. An alternative, and convenient method in money transfer. Simply deposit the monies into our bank account and fax a copy of the transfer slip to us. Please remember to include your Customer Number (or if you are a new customer, then your name, postal address and contact number), together with details of the items you require. Our account details are: Standard Bank, Helderberg branch (code 033012), account number 072 327 863.

b.Where a credit account has been established for trade customers, payment must be made within 30 days of each delivery, whether the goods are delivered in whole or in part.

c.Yebo Electronics reserves the right to suspend deliveries where payment is not received in accordance with paragraph (b) of this clause, or in accordance with any other alternative arrangement which has been agreed in writing between Yebo Electronics and the Purchaser. In such cases, Yebo Electronics reserves the right to charge interest on the unpaid amount from 30 days after the invoice date at a rate of 2% per month or the maximum rate as prescribed by the National Credit Act from time to time. Our terms do not include any early settlement discount.

d. Cheque payments are subject to bank clearance - goods will not be delivered or released until cheques has been cleared by our bank. Allow 7-10 working days for clearance.

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Back Orders

Any subsequent deliveries to complete order will be despatched as soon as the item becomes available. Excepting pre-paid orders, charges are only made when goods are despatched. Yebo Electronics reserves the right to cancel any outstanding items in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Back order items or the non-availability of an item is usually advised on the invoice. Clients will be advised of similar products, pricing and availability.

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Order Cancellation

Yebo Electronics requires a deposit (amount to be confirmed prior to order placed) to confirm the order. We may impose a cancellation fee in the event of cancellation before the date of delivery. The fee will depend on the nature and status of the order, the length of notice of cancellation before delivery, reasonable potential to find alternative clients for the order and the reason for cancellation. No Refunds on deposits in the event of cancellation for Special-Order Goods.

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None Delivery and Returns

The Purchaser should choose carefully, Yebo Electronics do not normally give refunds of you simply change his/her/its mind or make the wrong decision with regard to items purchased from the company/ The Purchaser can choose between a refund, exchange or repair, where items is proven as defective within the warrant period or within 10 business days the items are wrongly described, different from the sample shown to you or do not perform. If the item is altered or amended, we will not accept a return of the items unless defective.

Returned goods must be accompanied with the original proof of purchase invoice. If Yebo Electronics agrees to accept the return for unwanted goods, a charge of 20% of order value will be made, subject to a minimum charge of R35.00. Any error of despatch, including omissions of damage in transit, must be notified within 5 working days of receipt of the package.

If Yebo Electronics is not advised in accordance within specified notice periods relating to goods and non-delivery, as shown in the above paragraphs of this clause, it will be assumed that the Purchaser has examined the goods and accepted liability, in accordance with the contract.

Yebo Electronics will not accept returned software products or semi-conductors.

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Warranty

Yebo Electronics will, at its discretion, repair or replace a product in which, under proper use and within the manufacturers specified warranty period, defects appear due to faulty materials or workmanship. Alternatively, a refund of the purchase price may be given, or where Yebo Electronics is owed monies by the Purchaser, a credit may be issued against his Yebo Electronics account. Acceptance of liability is at the discretion of Yebo Electronics and in the event of a dispute between Yebo Electronics and the Purchaser, the manufacturer's decision will be final. All products should be returned at the Purchasers risk, suitably packaged and carriage paid, within the manufacturers specified warranty period, with an advice note stating the original invoice number relating to the product in question and detailing the claimed defect. Should any modification or attempted repair be made to the product, for whatever reason, this will invalidate the warranty. Any item added to the product by the Purchaser should be removed before return to Yebo Electronics. If such products are returned, then Yebo Electronics will not accept any liability for item(s) attached to, or associated with, the product returned under warranty. Yebo Electronics will assume it is authorised to remove any attachments, but it will not be obliged to reconnect such items before returning the product to the Purchaser. This warranty excludes, and no liability can be accepted for, consequential damage, loss or injury arising from defect products.

Yebo Electronics warrants its Purchaser that items which have been delivered by the Business during service delivery shall be free of defects and subject to the following:

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The warranty is effective for a period of 6 months. The date is determined from date of delivery.

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The warranty shall immediately be rendered null and void in the event of the following:

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Any alterations or modifications or addition made to items supplied, without the prior consent of Yebo Electronics;

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Failure to use items in accordance with the instructions and technical specifications that the product is designed to be used;

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Damage due to mistreatment and abuse of items supplied;

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Any damage caused by fire, flood, civil disturbance or act of God;

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The items supplied have not been inspected by a technical expert in order to evaluate/determine the reason for the defects in items, before the Purchaser request its replacement, repair or refund.

Software products and semi-conductors are excluded from this warranty.

Any goods repaired by the company, whether under the terms of warranty, must be re-claimed within 30 days from completion of repair. Yebo Electronics will have the right to dispose of any goods not claimed within 30 days.

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Risk and Ownership

Whilst the responsibility for safe keeping passes to the Purchaser upon receipt of goods, ownership does not pass until full payment has been received by Yebo Electronics.

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Liability

Yebo Electronics shall have no liability in respect of damage, expense or consequential loss arising from the failure or delay in delivery or in performance of any obligations under any contract, due to any cause outside Yebo Electronics' control. Cause shall include, but not be limited to, act of God, fire, floods, war, civil disturbances, act of Government, industrial disputes or failure of a sub-contractor. Yebo Electronics ensures that every care and attention is given to the provision of correct information whether technical or otherwise. However, no liability can be accepted by Yebo Electronics for any expense or consequential loss arising from either failure to provide information, or any statement made by agents or representatives of Yebo Electronics as to the specification of any product or suitability for a defined purpose, unless that information is confirmed in writing.

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Lien

Yebo Electronics shall have a general lien in respect of all sums due from the Purchaser upon all goods supplied, or upon which work has been done on the Purchaser's behalf, and twenty either days from written notice to the Purchaser, may sell such goods subsequent to obtaining the necessary court order and apply proceeds towards the satisfaction of the sums due to Yebo Electronics.

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Patents and Copyright

Products offered for sale by Yebo Electronics may be the subject of patents or other such protective devices. Yebo Electronics reserves full copyright in respect of the online web catalogue, and its whole or part reproduction without the consent of Yebo Electronics is prohibited.

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Illustrations, Specifications and Product Information

Whilst every effort is made to maintain accuracy, no liability can be accepted by Yebo Electronics for any errors or omissions in supplying any technical information. No illustration or specification should be taken as to represent the manufacturer of source of origin. Yebo Electronics reserves the right, without prior notice, to discontinue or supersede any product as part of its continuous programme of product improvement. It is the Purchaser's responsibility to ensure that all products are suitable and fit for the purpose of their intended application.

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Termination of Contract

If the Purchaser commits any breach of these term and conditions of business, or becomes insolvent or commits an act of bankruptcy, or enters into an arrangement with his creditors or goes, or is put, into liquidation (other than solely for the purposes of reconstruction whilst solvent), or if a receiver is appointed over any part of the Purchaser's business, Yebo Electronics may, without prejudice to any rights which may accrue, terminate the contract summarily by notice in writing.

Law Any question relating to any contract subject to these terms and conditions of business, or agreed amendment to same, shall be determined in all respect by South African law.

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Standard Conditions of Quote

The following terms and conditions shall be applicable to the attached Quotation: .........

1. Quote is valid for from 7 days or any extension thereof confirmed in writing from Yebo Electronics CC from date thereof.
2. All prices quoted include VAT of 15% as indicated on the quote.
3. Final price is subject to Rate of Exchange (ROE) fluctuations and will be calculated as follows:
   1. Final Price will be calculated on the day of acceptance of our written quotation.
   2. Part order deliveries will be subject to price recalculation as set above until full order is delivered.
4. Supplier price increases, as well as freight cost increases will be passed on in their entirety.
5. Formal price increases on a company letterhead from our suppliers shall be accepted as proof of such increase.
6. Availability: All prices are quoted based on ex-stock availability from our supplier, subject to no prior sale.
7. Cancellation will not be accepted on orders where products were especially ordered or imported.

B. EXPORT

The above RSA Terms & Conditions also apply to export orders. In addition, the following clauses are applicable to orders received by Yebo Electronics from Purchasers outside the Republic of South Africa, or to Purchasers requesting export to a country outside the Republic of South Africa.

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Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, export orders must be paid for in advance by one of the following methods:

Internationally recognised credit card, stating type of card, card number and expiry date.

Bank draft or cheque in Rands, with order, fully negotiable and drawn on a recognised first-class bank. Any bank charges which may apply to the issue of a bank draft or foreign are the responsibility of the Purchaser.

Where approved and established with Yebo Electronics, net monthly trade account terms.

Irrevocable and confirmed Letter of Credit, Yebo Electronics drawn on any first-class South African bank in favour of, negotiable for payment, at sight in Rands, allowing part and trans-shipment and valid for 6 months. A minimum order value of R4000 is applicable to all orders.

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Prices

Export prices are as per the published RSA (Rand) price and are not subject to any additional charge, other than postage.

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Postage Rates

A detailed summary of our postage charges can be found on our How to Order page.

We reserve the right to amend these charges to reflect any increase in postal charges.

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Delivery, Insurance and Importation

In general, Yebo Electronics delivery terms are ex-works. Insurance is not obligatory, although recommended, and it is the responsibility of the Purchaser to arrange suitable cover, either through Yebo Electronics or other party, for the goods purchased. When applicable, insurance charges will be at cost and will be included as a separate item on quotations and pro­forma invoices. Yebo Electronics cannot be held responsible for goods received in a damaged state, due to transportation, unless the occurrence of such damage can be attributed to any situation within Yebo Electronics’ reasonable control for instance incorrect packaging supplied by Yebo Electronics. Excepting delivery of goods to Namibian addressees, all duties, importation and other costs related to import legislation in the destination country, are the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall indemnify Yebo Electronics against any expenses or loss incurred by the Purchaser in connection with the importation of goods into the destination country. The Purchaser is responsible for obtaining all necessary import licenses.

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Delivery, Discrepancies & Returns

The Purchaser should choose carefully, Yebo Electronics do not normally give refunds of you simply change his/her/its mind or make the wrong decision with regard to items purchased from the company/ The Purchaser can choose between a refund, exchange or repair, where items is proven as defective within the warrant period or within 10 business days the items are wrongly described, different from the sample shown to you or do not perform. If the item is altered or amended, we will not accept a return of the items unless defective.

Yebo Electronics shall within six months after delivery of new goods repair or replace failed, unsafe or defective goods or refund the Purchaser the price paid by the Purchaser. The aforesaid warranty is subject thereto the items supplied by Yebo Electronics have not been altered contrary to any instruction of Yebo Electronics or for the purpose its designed for after leaving Yebo Electronics’ control, has not been exposed to abuse or exposed to use other than what the product was manufactured for.

Any claim for defective goods must be submitted to Yebo Electronics in writing including the original Tax Invoice. No return will be accepted unless Yebo Electronics has been supplied with a reasonable opportunity to inspect the items returned in order to determine the reasons for the defectiveness of the goods, if any.

Yebo Electronics will endeavour to meet the Purchaser's specific requests regarding transportation of goods but does not guarantee to do so. Special courier services are available at cost, as and when requested.

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Documentation

Yebo Electronics' standard documentation comprises a standard invoice and when applicable, and Exchange Control Declaration, stamped and approved by Yebo Electronics' bankers. Any other documentation which, from time to time, may be required to accompany or support entry of orders into certain countries, will be charged at cost, unless previously specified. Yebo Electronics will quote such charges, if requested to do so, at the time of any quotation. Any costs incurred as a result of the Purchaser failing to request such requirements in his order/quotation shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser.

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Law

Any business transaction by Yebo Electronics, subject to the foregoing terms and conditions, shall be governed in all respects by South African law.