Terms and Conditions
(Including Delivery Terms, Installation Responsibilities, and Additional Protections)
01. General
• The Rooflight Centre is the trading name of Lonsdale Metal Company Ltd.
• We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.
• Specific legal notices or terms on particular pages may override parts of these Terms.
• For concerns about website content, contact: info@therooflightcentre.co.uk
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02. Orders
• Deposits: All deposits constitute a confirmed order and represent a binding commitment to proceed. Once a deposit is paid, we place the order with the manufacturer, who procures raw materials, begins production, and allocates a manufacturing slot. Deposits are strictly non-refundable and linked orders cannot be cancelled.
• Goodwill amendments: Customers have 24 hours from receipt of the order confirmation to request changes to product specifications. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these requests but reserve the right to fulfil the original order.
• An order is placed when you complete online checkout, use a payment link we provide, pay by phone, or make payment by bank transfer.
• Acceptance occurs when payment is received unless we inform you otherwise.
• We may refuse an order if:
• Payment authorisation cannot be obtained
• Pricing or product description errors occur
• Eligibility requirements are not met
• Goods or services are unavailable
• Delivery to your location is not possible
• If an order is declined after payment, we will refund you within 14 days. No further compensation is payable.
• We will make every effort to meet requested delivery dates but cannot accept liability for failing to do so.
02A. Manufacturing Specifications
• The order confirmation document serves as the definitive reference for manufacturing and supersedes all previous correspondence, quotations, drawings, and invoices.
• Products will be manufactured in accordance with the specifications set out in the order confirmation.
• Manufacturing lead times are estimates only and may vary due to supplier availability, seasonal demand, and material delays. Lead times are not guaranteed.
02B. Modification Requests
• Modification requests must be submitted within 24 hours of receiving the order confirmation.
• Requests made after this window may incur a charge of £250.00 + VAT, passed on from the manufacturer.
02C. Customer Responsibility for Measurements
• All measurements, dimensions, and specifications provided by the customer are assumed to be accurate.
• We are not responsible for products that do not fit or cannot be installed due to incorrect measurements or information supplied by the customer.
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03. Prices
• Some prices exclude VAT unless stated otherwise. VAT will be shown separately and included in the final total.
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04. Delivery
• Goods will be delivered to the address provided during checkout.
• Delivery updates will be sent via SMS to the mobile number provided at the time of order.
• Delivery times are estimates only, not based on live traffic data, and are not guaranteed. We strongly advise against scheduling installation on the day of delivery.
• You must notify us in writing within 3 working days of delivery if goods are damaged, missing, or incorrect.
• If items are not received within 21 days of the scheduled delivery date, notify us in writing within 3 days following that period.
• Deliveries may arrive in multiple consignments. Depending on location, glass and frame components may be delivered separately.
04A. Delivery Requirements and Site Access
• Deliveries are made to the designated location only. Customers must ensure that sufficient, suitably skilled personnel and appropriate equipment are available to unload goods.
• Customers must ensure safe, suitable, and accessible delivery conditions, including adequate access roads, parking arrangements, weight allowances, and safe unloading environments.
• Failure to provide suitable access may result in postponed or failed delivery, with re-delivery fees payable by the customer.
04B. Delivery Remedies
• Subject to exclusions for made-to-order items, you may request:
• Replacement or repair
• Fulfilment of missing items
• Refund
• Goods remain the property of Lonsdale Metal Company Ltd until fully paid.
04C. Re-Delivery Charges, Storage and Disposal
• Any re-delivery charge (£250.00 +VAT) must be paid within 10 working days of a failed delivery attempt.
• If payment is not received within this period, a storage fee of £100.00 + VAT per week will apply.
• Goods will be stored for a maximum of 3 months. If all outstanding charges remain unpaid after this time, the goods will be disposed of and the outstanding debt passed to a collection agency.
04D. No Liability for Costs Arising from Delayed Delivery
• We are not responsible for any costs, losses, charges, or expenses incurred as a result of delayed or rescheduled delivery. This includes installer costs, labour charges, scaffolding, or access equipment hire.
• Delivery times and dates are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
04E. Packaging, Inspection and Storage
• Customers must inspect goods upon delivery and report any defects or missing items within 3 working days.
• Goods must be stored appropriately. We are not liable for damage caused by improper storage, weather exposure, or incorrect handling.
• Original packaging should be retained until installation or until the end of the return window.
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05. Product Liability
• Except where prohibited by law, we are not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including loss of business, profit, or goodwill.
• You are responsible for complying with all applicable regulations and obtaining required permits.
• We accept no liability for prohibited import or export of goods.
• Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights or our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
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06. Cancellations and Returns
• Consumers may cancel before dispatch by contacting info@therooflightcentre.co.uk
• If goods have been dispatched, they must be returned in accordance with section 04.
• Consumers may return goods within 14 days of receipt if unused, undamaged, and in original packaging.
06A. Cancellation of Custom-Made Orders
• All products are custom-made and cannot be cancelled once ordered.
• In exceptional circumstances, cancellation may be possible but will incur a fee of £250.00 + VAT per product, applied by the manufacturer.
• Cancellation requests must be submitted within 24 hours of placing the order. Approval cannot be guaranteed.
06B. Exclusions
Definition of Bespoke or Customised Products:
Goods manufactured, altered, sized, coloured, finished, or produced to customer specifications, including but not limited to Korniche, Brett Martin, and Wendland products, custom dimensions, non-standard colours, glazing types, design adjustments, optional features or accessories, and any item not resellable in its original form.
• Bespoke or customised products cannot be returned.
• Items used, altered, or customised specifically for you cannot be returned.
06C. Refund Processing
• Refunds or credit will be issued within 3 working days of receiving returned goods.
• A restocking charge of 35 percent may apply unless goods are faulty or misdescribed.
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07. Licence
• You may print or download extracts for personal use provided documents are not modified, materials are not used separately from accompanying text, and copyright notices remain intact.
• Copyright and intellectual property remain with us or our licensors.
• Unauthorised use terminates your right to use the material.
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08. Service Access
• We aim for 24-hour availability but are not liable for downtime.
• Access may be suspended without notice for maintenance, repairs, or events outside our control.
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09. Visitor Conduct
• Except for personal data, materials submitted to us are considered non-confidential and may be used for any purpose.
• You must not submit unlawful, offensive, defamatory, harmful, or malicious content.
• Website misuse, including hacking, impersonation, harassment, or unauthorised data collection, is prohibited.
• We will cooperate with law enforcement regarding any breach.
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10. External Links
• Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience only; we are not responsible for their content or availability.
• You may link to our homepage subject to compliance with applicable laws and the conditions set out in this section.
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11. Disclaimer
• We aim for accuracy but do not guarantee completeness or that materials are current.
• The website is provided on an “as is” basis without warranties except where required by law.
• Our liability for any event is limited to the total amount paid to us within the last 12 months.
• We are not liable for economic losses, loss of reputation, special or consequential losses, or loss or damage to data.
• Liability is not excluded for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fundamental misrepresentation, or where exclusion is unlawful.
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12. Registration
• You must be at least 18 to register.
• Registration is for a single user only and passwords must not be shared.
• You are responsible for maintaining password security and must notify us of any breach.
• We may cancel your registration if you breach these Terms.
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13. Law and Jurisdiction
• These Terms are governed by English law. Disputes must be brought in the English courts unless consumer law provides otherwise.
• Accessing this site from outside the UK is at your own risk.
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14. Miscellaneous
• No third party has rights under these Terms.
• You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms.
• If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining sections remain valid.
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15. Guarantee
• Products are guaranteed for 10 years from delivery, provided full payment has been made.
• The guarantee covers merchantable quality and fitness for purpose.
• We will repair or replace defective items within a reasonable time. The guarantee excludes on-site labour, scaffolding, and access costs.
• The guarantee does not cover:
• Damage due to misuse, neglect, improper installation, or abnormal conditions
• Modified or altered products
• Products not used in accordance with instructions
• Components supplied by other manufacturers
• Electric or moving parts beyond 12 months
• Weather seals where glass has been replaced by a third party
• The guarantee applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
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16. Installation Responsibilities
• We do not install products and accept no responsibility for installation or integration into any structure.
• Installation must be carried out by suitably qualified professionals in accordance with our installation instructions.
• Incorrect installation, failure to follow instructions, or unsuitable site conditions may void the guarantee.
• If we recommend or suggest an installer, this is provided solely as a courtesy. We do not endorse, supervise, or accept any liability for the work, actions, advice, or performance of any third-party installer. The customer remains fully responsible for selecting and appointing an installer.
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17. Substitute Materials
• If a specified component or finish becomes unavailable or discontinued, we may supply alternative materials of equivalent quality and performance, provided this does not materially affect the product.
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18. Architectural Finish
• Liability for architectural finishes is limited to the applicator’s published guarantee.
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19. Glass
• Liability for insulated units is limited to the manufacturer’s guarantee relating to edge seals.
• All breakages or cracking, including thermal or spontaneous breakage, are excluded.
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20. Force Majeure
• We are not liable for delays, failure to deliver, or failure to fulfil our obligations where caused by events outside our reasonable control.
• Such events include, but are not limited to: extreme weather, natural disasters, strikes, supply chain disruptions, factory closures, equipment failure, transportation issues, war, pandemics, or government restrictions.
