Terms & Conditions: Purchase (Consumer)
Terms & Conditions: Purchase (Consumer)
Please read this carefully. By using or submitting an order (and any subsequent orders) on this website, you are agreeing to the terms that appear below.
To register with and shop with abiglobalfoods.co.uk you must be eighteen years of age or over.
These Terms & Conditions were most recently updated on 20th DEC 2023 and apply to sales to consumers. Please see clauses 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.3, 4.8, and 11 for the most recent changes that have been made.
If you are a business then different Terms & Conditions will apply to you, please contact us to change your registration.
If it appears to us that you are a business, then we will change your registration to a business account and our Purchase (Business) Terms & Conditions will apply to your purchases from us. We will advise you by e-mail of any such change we make to your registration.
- Purchase Contract
- Price and Delivery Charges
- Methods of Payment
- Delivery
- Defective Goods
- Amendment of Orders and Cancellation Right
- Warranty and Liability
- Privacy
- Customer Complaints
- 10.Special Offers, Promotions and Competitions
- Cancellation of Deliveries and Suspension of Your Account
- 12.General
1. PURCHASE CONTRACT
1.1 This website is operated by abiglobalfoods.co.uk ("we", "us" or "our"). By using the abiglobalfoods.co.uk website you are bound by these Terms & Conditions. All use and purchases made on this website are governed by these Terms & Conditions at any time although the Terms & Conditions governing any given use or purchase will be those in effect at the date of your order or specific use. If you use or order goods after we have published any changes you will be bound by those changes. Accordingly, you should check before each use or order to ensure that you understand the precise Terms and conditions applicable to your site visit or purchase. To assist you in determining whether the Terms & Conditions have changed since your most recent order we will display the date when these Terms & Conditions were most recently updated.
1.2. We sell goods only to end-users.
1.3 We will confirm your order whether placed directly by using the abiglobalfoods.co.uk website or as a result of you registering for our automated order subscription service and an automated order being generated. This will occur either by message on the website immediately after you have confirmed your order, or by us sending an e-mail to the e-mail address you have provided to us (the latter of which will apply if you have registered for our automated order subscription service). Except if you have registered with our automated order subscription service we may do both.
1.4 Please note that the order confirmation does not constitute our acceptance of your order. Subject to our cancellation rights in clause 11, acceptance of your order and completion of the contract will take place when we despatch the goods to you.
1.5 If you have registered for our automated order subscription service or have placed an order for delivery two or more days in advance then we will endeavour also to send you an email a few hours before the final cut-off time for amending the order, alerting you to this cut-off time and reminding you of the scheduled delivery time of your order. The purpose of the reminder is to reduce the likelihood of delivery times being forgotten and/or orders being left incomplete and is part of our order confirmation process. Unless you have requested not to be contacted by text message, we may also send the reminder by text message to the mobile phone number you have given us when setting up your account.
1.6 After confirmation of the order, any items added before the cut-off time will automatically form part of that order.
1.7 Any orders placed through our automated order subscription service may be amended or cancelled by the customer at no charge, if this is done before the cut-off time stated on the order confirmation email or if none, as set out in clause 6 below. Any orders that have not been cancelled by this cut-off time are binding and will be delivered by us as set out in clause 1.3.
1.8 Our automated order subscription service is free and may be cancelled at any time by following the process set out in the detailed Terms & Conditions.
1.9 You must be 18 years old or older and must have completed the registration process to participate in our service.
1.10 The law places certain restrictions on transactions involving alcohol, and accordingly alcohol must be either ordered by you or delivered by us during normal licensing hours. If you have ordered alcohol from us and cannot be at home at your selected delivery time, it is your responsibility to ensure that a suitable person is there to receive the order. We operate a “Challenge 25” policy, which means that if the person receiving delivery of alcohol looks under 25, we will request identification. We may also request identification about other age-restricted products such as knives and DVDs. We may retain the products if proof of age or an alternative adult is not available.
2. PRICE AND DELIVERY AND PLASTIC BAG CHARGES
2.1a Except goods referred to in clauses 2.1(b) and 2.1(c), but including goods from our butcher and fishmonger that are sold and priced by each (i.e. a fixed price per item) and packaged by us (as further identified on the website), the price of such goods will be as quoted on the website at the time you confirm your order (usually by clicking the "checkout" button) subject only to any inadvertent technical error for which we will not be liable. If you subsequently amend your order to add items, the prices charged for new products that were not in your original order will be the prices quoted at the time you confirm your amended order. However, if you add more of the same items that were in your original order, then the prices charged for these items will be the prices quoted at the time you confirmed your original order. Where a substitute item is offered in place of an item ordered, the price charged for that substitute item (if accepted) will be the price applicable at the time the item is substituted. Please note that as promotions are offered for a limited period of time subsequent amendments to your order may mean that certain promotions are no longer being offered.
2.1b. Where items are ordered and sold individually by weight (such as certain fresh meat, poultry, fish, cheese, or fruit and vegetables), but excluding “goods from our Butcher and Fishmonger” (see below) the price of these items (expressed per kilogram or other appropriate unit of measurement) will be the price on the date that they are weighed by our supplier. Although we have an indicative price/kg guide and an indicative product weight guide on the website, this is merely to assist your planning and the price you will be charged is the price prevailing on the date of weighing for the actual weight you receive. If there is a discrepancy between the price/kg on our website at the time your order is made and the price/kg at the time the item is weighed by our supplier, the price you will be charged will be the price at the time the item is weighed by our supplier. As used in this paragraph, “goods from our Butcher and Fishmonger” are goods that are individually packaged by us rather than by our suppliers, and either sold and priced individually by weight or sold and priced by item (as further identified on the website).
2.1c For goods from our Butcher and Fishmonger (as further identified on the website), the price of these items (expressed per kilogram or other appropriate unit of measurement) will be the price as quoted on the website at the time you confirm your order (usually by clicking the "checkout" button) subject only to any inadvertent technical error for which we will not be liable. If you subsequently amend your order to add items, the prices charged will be those applicable to the new item(s) at the time that the amended order is confirmed. Although we have an indicative weight guide on the website, this is merely to assist your planning and the price you will be charged is the price for the actual weight you receive. If there is a change in the price/kg between the time you confirm your order and the time the item is weighed and priced by us, the price you will be charged will be the price at the time you confirm your order. For full details, please see Butcher and Fishmonger Terms & Conditions, including terms relating to substituted items from our butcher and fishmonger.
2.2 The prices stated on the website will be inclusive of any VAT payable.
2.3 Each order you make may include a delivery charge. If your delivery is subject to a delivery charge, it will be shown to you as a separate charge on the delivery confirmation page before you confirm your order. Any delivery charge added to your order will be dependent upon, amongst other things, the value of your order, the date and time of your delivery, and your delivery address and charges may vary from week to week.
2.4 The government introduced a charge for plastic bags in 2015, which means that by law we must charge you. We will automatically charge you 5p for each plastic bag used for your delivery.
3. METHODS OF PAYMENT
3.1 Payment may be made by debit, credit, or charge card and some business account cards, as well as via PayPal. We also accept payment by abiglobalfoods.co.uk Vouchers. No other vouchers or "money-off" coupons will be accepted towards payment of an order. Any refunds arising from an order paid for by vouchers shall be given in abiglobalfoods.co.uk vouchers. You cannot pay for your order by cash or cheque.
3.2 The debit, credit, and charge cards accepted by us are those listed on the website on the date on which your order is placed.
3.3 Authority for payment will be requested from your card issuer between the time of your order being placed and when it is delivered. This is done by 'reserving' against the card you have used for payment. The amount that is ‘reserved’ will either be the estimated amount of your order, including charges for carrier bags, or £1. That amount is not spent by you until we 'debit' your card with the full price of your order, and the latter happens after we have delivered your shopping to you. We reserve the right to cancel your order if we are refused authority for payment or reasonably believe that payment will be refused at any stage.
3.4 You agree to compensate us in full against all reasonable costs expenses and outgoings incurred by us in obtaining payments from you in the event a failed payment occurs. This may include an administration charge of not less than £20. We may at any time after a failed payment has occurred ask a debt collection agency to collect payment from you.
4. DELIVERY
4.1 Delivery days and times will be as specified on the delivery booking page on the website (including all Sunday delivery times) and will be made to the address specified by you when you register on the website. You can change this address through the "Details & Settings" feature on the website, and you must do so if you move home so that we can deliver to the correct address. We reserve the right to restrict deliveries in certain areas, and this includes the right to eliminate certain areas from our delivery schedule.
4.2 Products are subject to availability and prevailing market conditions. We may limit the quantities of goods (particularly goods on special offer) supplied to any one customer if in our opinion the quantity ordered jeopardizes availability for other customers. In the event of non-availability of any goods you order, we may offer a reasonable substitute. This may affect the price you pay. You may reject any substitute item and we will refund the amount you have been charged for that substitute. It is our policy to identify any substitute items for you at the time of delivery and allow you to accept or reject the item at that time. For full details relating to substituted items for goods from our butcher and fishmonger, please see Butcher and Fishmonger Terms & Conditions.
4.3 We will always try to supply you with the full quantity that you have ordered. If you are not satisfied with the quantity, you have received we will arrange with you for non-perishable goods to be returned to us (please note that the goods must not be used and must be in good condition). If the goods delivered to you are incomplete or include incorrect goods, you must notify us promptly. You will not be charged for any incorrect goods or goods which you have not received. In any event, subject to clause 7.1 below, our liability will be limited to the price of the goods not delivered or incorrectly delivered and the cost of delivery.
4.4 We take special care to ensure that deliveries are made within a short delivery slot and accordingly, it is your responsibility to ensure that an appropriate person is always available at the delivery address during the delivery slot. We may ask that an appropriate person signs for the goods on delivery. If no one is at the address when the delivery is attempted the goods will be retained by us. We will leave a notification of delivery and will telephone to attempt to rearrange the delivery.
4.5 Please note adverse weather conditions or other events outside of our reasonable control may result in the occasional late or cancelled delivery. If that is the case, we will endeavour to contact you as soon as we can to reschedule your delivery time and date. In any event, subject to clause 7.1 below, our liability to you will be limited to the price of goods not delivered and the cost of delivery.
4.6 Should you fail to be present for your delivery we are entitled to charge you in full for an amount equal to the price of perishable items contained in your order and the cost of delivery.
4.7 abiglobalfoods.co.uk will ordinarily only make deliveries when an appropriate person is able to receive the delivery. If you instruct abiglobalfoods.co.uk to leave a delivery unattended at your address abiglobalfoods.co.uk expressly disclaims all liability which may arise by the delivery being left unattended for some time. This includes but is not limited to theft, tampering, contamination, and the result of any change in temperature concerning items that need to be kept chilled or frozen.
4.8 The Christmas delivery period is from 20 December to 24 December inclusive. During this period, you can book a maximum of 2 deliveries, of which no more than 1 can be booked for delivery during the period 23 to 24 December.
5. DEFECTIVE GOODS
5.1 We guarantee the quality of our goods. You must inspect the goods and notify us promptly in writing, by phoning our call centre or by using the online refund service on the website of any dissatisfaction with your order. We will promptly and fully refund the price of any goods that do not meet your reasonable satisfaction or arrange for the delivery of replacement goods if you notify us within 7 days of delivery of the goods. We will arrange with you for the goods to be returned to us.
5.2 Subject to clause 7.1 below, we will not accept any further claims for loss from or in connection with the supply of faulty goods, whether direct, indirect, consequential, or otherwise, howsoever arising.
6. AMENDMENT OF ORDERS AND CANCELLATION RIGHTS
6.1 The confirmation e-mail you receive from us confirming your order will set out the last time that you may amend your order before delivery.
6.2 Concerning non-perishable items, you have the right to cancel the contract at any time until the expiry of the 7th working day after the date of delivery of the goods by notifying us by telephone or e-mail. We ask that items be returned to us with their original packaging and with any tags intact. In the case of items that include a hygiene or security seal, we ask that you exercise reasonable care by not removing the seals while examining the goods unless you are certain that you intend to keep the goods. If any seals or tags are removed or tampered with, we shall not permit that item to be returned nor shall we refund the cost of this item to you.
6.3 In the case of perishable items you do not have the right to cancel the contract. Should you wish to cancel your order after the cut-off period but before the time of delivery, we shall be entitled to charge you in full for an amount equal to the price of the perishable items contained in your order.
6.4 We will arrange with you for cancelled non-perishable goods to be returned to us, and we will credit your payment card with the price of such goods within 30 days from the date you returned the goods to us (provided payment has already been debited to your payment card). If you choose to return goods by post, you will be responsible for the cost of postage.
7. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
7.1 Nothing in these Terms & Conditions will restrict our liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence, breach of contract, or breach of statutory duty, nor will any of these terms restrict any of your statutory rights. For further information about your statutory rights, contact your local authority Trading Standards Department or Citizen's Advice Bureau.
7.2 In addition to paragraph 4.4, we will not be deemed to be in breach of contract or of these Terms and Conditions as a result of any delay in our performance or failure to perform our obligations if that delay or failure to perform is due to any cause or circumstance beyond our reasonable control including, but not limited to, fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, breakdown of equipment, road traffic problems.
7.3 Other than as set out in clause 7.1, our maximum liability arising out of any order for the supply of goods to you under this contract will be limited to the retail price of the goods contained in that order.
PRIVACY
8.1 To help us ensure the best possible service some telephone calls will be recorded.
8.2 In assessing your request for delivery of groceries from us we may make inquiries about you including searching your records held by organizations like Experian and Equifax and credit reference agencies. We may also check your details held by the IMRG Security Alert scheme and other fraud prevention schemes.
8.3 We respect your privacy. The personal information that you give us is held with care and security. We do not sell, rent, or transfer this information to third parties for their marketing purposes unless you agree otherwise. We will share your personal information with other businesses operated by members of abiglobalfoods.co.uk if they follow practices at least as protective as those described in the abiglobalfoods.co.uk privacy policy.
8.4 At the time of your registration you will receive a password. Please keep this secret, as you are entirely responsible if you do not maintain the confidentiality of your password. You are entirely responsible for all orders placed with us or information given to us under your e-mail address in combination with your password. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your e-mail address and/or password or any breach of security known to you.
9. CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
9.1 Any Customer complaints should be addressed to the abiglobalfoods.co.uk Customer Service Helpline you will find an e-mail link or address and telephone numbers listed on our website in the "Contact" section.
10. SPECIAL OFFERS PROMOTIONS AND COMPETITIONS
10.1 From time to time, and at our complete discretion, purchases of goods may be subject to special offers. If such a special offer applies to your purchase, the terms of such special offer shall be subject to these Terms and Conditions. If there is any conflict between the terms of a special offer and these Terms and Conditions, these Terms And Conditions shall prevail unless specifically excluded.
10.2 We may change the terms of special offers, or withdraw them altogether, at any time and without prior notice. Subject to clauses 2.1(a) and 4.2, we will honour at the offer price any order placed by you before an offer ends or is amended or withdrawn.
10.3 We reserve the right to offer in our complete discretion different customers different special offers, promotions, and the ability to enter different competitions.
11. CANCELLATION OF DELIVERIES AND SUSPENSION OF YOUR ACCOUNT
11.1 We reserve the right to cancel your delivery at any time if we suspect fraud, have reason to believe you are in breach of these Terms and Conditions or any other terms and conditions relating to your order, or if there is an outstanding payment for any account registered at your address. For example, if you are in breach of our terms and conditions relating to Discount Offers and Vouchers, we may cancel your order. If we cancel your order, you will receive an email notification and will be invited to contact us.
11.2 In addition to our right to cancel your order following clause 11.1 , we reserve the right to suspend your account. Your account will remain suspended until you contact us and remedy any breaches that are capable of remedy, or provide any information reasonably requested by our Call Center advisers to enable them to reactivate your account.
11.3 In the rare event that unforeseen operational or technical issues occur, we may need to cancel or rearrange delivery. If this happens, we will endeavour to contact you to arrange an alternative delivery date.
12. GENERAL
12.1 If any of these Terms & Conditions is held by any court of competent authority to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, this will not affect the validity of the remaining Terms & Conditions which will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12.2 All copyright, trademarks and all other intellectual property rights in all material or content supplied as part of this website shall remain at all times vested in us or our licensors. You are permitted to use the material data and content only for your personal use in placing orders through abiglobalfoods.co.uk, and you may not otherwise copy, reproduce, transmit, publish, display, distribute, commercially exploit, use, or create derivative works of any material data and content on the abiglobalfoods.co.uk website without our prior written permission. We may impose a fee on any proposed use of the material data and content contained on its website, other than for placing orders through the abiglobalfoods.co.uk website.
12.3 These Terms & Conditions will be governed by English law and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts about any dispute which may arise between them.