Terms & Conditions
This website (www.gemwholesale.co.uk) is operated by Gem Discounts Ltd (referred to as "Gem Discounts Ltd", "Gem Wholesale", "we", "our", "us").
By accessing and using this website on behalf of the business you represent (referred to as "you", "your", "the purchaser"), you agree that all transactions are subject to the terms and conditions set out below.
We reserve the right to update or amend these Terms & Conditions at any time. The version published on our website at the time of purchase will apply to that transaction.
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1. Trade-Only Sales and Legal Status
1.1. All goods sold by Gem Discounts Ltd are sold as business-to-business (B2B) trade sales. As such, you acknowledge that you are not protected by consumer legislation that applies to retail consumers.
1.2. All goods are sold "as-is", without any warranty or guarantee of any kind, whether express or implied. Responsibility for any faults, defects, or issues arising after delivery, resale, or use rests solely with you, the purchaser.
1.3. All sales are final. No returns, refunds, exchanges, or credits will be accepted or issued for any reason, including but not limited to defects, discrepancies in description, quantity variances, or undiscovered faults.
1.4. Parcels may contain overstock or understock quantities, and the stated contents and values are approximate. No compensation will be offered for variations.
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2. Types of Stock
(a) End of Catalogue / Clearance Stock
Surplus end-of-line stock, generally believed to be in good condition, but which may include soiled or damaged packaging or minor manufacturing defects. No warranty or guarantee is provided.
(b) Customer Return Stock
Stock that has been returned to the original retailer ("Source Company") as faulty, damaged, incomplete, or otherwise unsuitable for resale by them. Goods may include used, incomplete, or non-functional items. Packaging damage is common.
By purchasing customer return stock, you agree to the following:
- (I) All Source Company names, trademarks, or other identifying marks must be removed or obscured prior to resale, in line with Gem Wholesale's instructions.
- (ii) You must not use any Source Company catalogues, promotional materials, or literature in connection with resale.
- (iii) All merchandise is sold without guarantee as to fitness for purpose. You are solely responsible for ensuring that goods are safe, serviceable, and compliant with relevant regulations before resale.
- (iv) You agree to indemnify Gem Discounts Ltd against any claims arising directly or indirectly from the resale of merchandise you purchase.
- (v) No returns or credits will be accepted under any circumstances.
- (vi) Any statements or descriptions provided are for guidance only and do not constitute a representation of condition.
- (vii) Goods are sold ex-warehouse. Collection is permitted by prior arrangement, but viewing or inspection before purchase is not offered. Delivery can also be arranged via our courier partners at your cost.
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3. Payment Terms
3.1. All orders must be paid in full via bank transfer before goods will be released or dispatched.
3.2. Title to the goods does not pass to you until payment has been received in full by Gem Discounts Ltd.
3.3. We reserve the right to cancel any order that remains unpaid beyond the agreed payment period.
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4. Safety and Compliance Requirements
You are solely responsible for ensuring that all merchandise purchased from Gem Wholesale is safe, compliant, and fit for resale. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(I) Toys
- Must carry a CE and/or UKCA mark and the name/address of the responsible company.
- Toys containing small parts must carry the required statutory warning: "Not suitable for children under 3 years."
- Packaging bags must be at least 38 microns thick and bear appropriate warnings.
- Completeness, assembly instructions, and absence of sharp edges must be checked before resale.
- Toys using low-voltage mains power must meet British Standard 3456.
(ii) Electrical Items / Audio Equipment
- Must be repaired, reconditioned, or tested to CE and/or UKCA standards before resale.
- Portable appliance testing (PAT) is required where applicable.
- It is a condition of sale that safety checks are carried out and documented prior to resale.
(iii) Prams, Pushchairs, and Nursery Goods
- Must comply with BS EN 1888:2012 (or the applicable updated standard).
- Car seats must comply with ECE R44.03 or the current equivalent, and include fitting instructions.
- Used nursery goods must be inspected to ensure they are structurally safe and suitable for use.
Failure to carry out appropriate checks may result in legal liability, and Gem Discounts Ltd accepts no responsibility for non-compliance.
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5. Removal of Original Retailer Details
All catalogue numbers, brand markings, or references to the original retailer ("Source Company") must be removed or permanently obscured before resale.
You must not use any Source Company trademarks, brand names, or promotional materials in any way related to resale.
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6. Delivery, Collection & Storage
6.1. Orders can be collected from our warehouse by prior arrangement. Our team will assist with loading where possible, but arranging suitable transport is your responsibility.
6.2. If goods are not collected or delivery cannot be completed within 5 working days of order completion, storage charges may apply at our discretion. These will be based on volume and duration.
6.3. Orders not collected within two working days of the agreed collection date may be cancelled without refund.
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7. Data Protection (GDPR)
We will process the personal data you provide to fulfil your order, including sharing necessary details with delivery partners. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
You have the right to request deletion of your data at any time by contacting sales@gemwholesale.co.uk.
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8. General
- All goods are sold "as-is" and without warranty.
- All sales are final and non-returnable.
- Any breach of these Terms & Conditions may result in suspension of your trade account or refusal of future sales.
This website and its contents are owned and operated by Gem Discounts Ltd. If you have any questions, please contact us at sales@gemwholesale.co.uk.
Making A Purchase: By using this website, you confirm that you are acting in the course of business and not as a consumer, and that you have the authority to bind any business on whose behalf you use this site. If you make an error and cannot correct it in the shopping cart, please contact us before your order is processed or shipped, and we will do our best to amend it.
When you receive an order confirmation from us, it simply means that we have received your order - it does not constitute a binding contract. A contract will only exist once we issue an invoice to you, which signifies our acceptance of your order. This condition is included to protect us in cases where a pricing error occurs, a product has been mistakenly underpriced, or an item is no longer available. If there is a change in price, we will always contact you first to confirm that you wish to proceed with the order at the revised price.
Shipping And Handling: We ship all carton lots to the UK on an automatic Next Day service. Pallets for UK delivery can be shipped on Economy 2-3 day service or Next Day, you may select which during your order.
Delivery Schedule: We deliver your order once payment is received (our despatch deadline is 1pm each working day) It is your responsibility to ensure the goods arrive intact and un-opened and once signd for are accpeted as delivered in 'good order' and 'complete' - Should you receive an item that is either damaged, opened or has had items removed you MUST sign for the stock accordingly. If you fail to sign that an item is damaged, faulty or parts missign we will be unable to accept any claim from you or make a claim on the carrier.
Tax Charges: For orders made from the UK, 20% VAT is added.
Guarantee: Other than as expressly provided in these terms and conditions with respect to specific products and except for the exclusive remedies set out at, any indemnities, warranties, terms and conditions (whether express or implied) are hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.
Gem Wholesale will use reasonable endeavours to verify the accuracy of any information on the site but makes no representation or warranty of any kind express or implied statutory or otherwise regarding the contents or availability of the site or that it will be timely or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or bugs or represents the full functionality, accuracy, reliability of the website.
Gem Wholesale will not be liable, in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), pre-contract or other representations (other than fraudulent misrepresentations) or otherwise out of or in connection with the terms and conditions for any economic losses (including without limitation loss of revenues, data, profits, contracts, business or anticipated savings); or loss of goodwill or reputation; or consequential, special or indirect losses suffered or incurred by that party arising out of or in connection with the provisions of any matter under these terms and conditions.
You agree to fully indemnify, defend and hold us harmless immediately upon demand from and against all actions, liability, claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including legal fees) we incur arising directly or indirectly as a result of your breach of these terms and conditions.
Reaching Us If you need to reach us, please email us using the link on the store page, alternatively, you can call on 01244 546920 or write to us at Drury Industrial Estate Drury Lane Buckley Flintshire CH7 3DZ United Kingdom
Privacy Policy Gem Wholesale will take all reasonable precautions to keep the details of your order and payment secure, but, unless we are negligent, we cannot be held liable for any losses caused as a result of unauthorised access to information provided by you.
You agree to ensure that your registration details are up to date and accurate and to update any details when necessary using the My Account page on the website. You agree not open multiple accounts without prior written consent from Gem Wholesale
We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to refuse any application to register and access the website services and to temporarily or indefinitely suspend any registered members.
Gem Wholesale do not disclose buyers' information to third parties other than when order details are processed as part of the order fulfilment. In this case, the third party will not disclose any of the details to any other third party.
Cookies are used on this shopping site where they are strictly necessary for the site functionality. They are used to aid navigation, and to keep track of the contents of your shopping cart. If you log in to an account, your logged-in status is recorded in a temporary cookie. If you select the 'Remember Me' Option in the checkout, a cookie will be used to remember your details. You can turn off cookies by blocking them in your browser Privacy settings. If you turn off cookies, you will be unable to place orders or benefit from the other features that use them.
Data collected by this site is used to:
a. Take and fulfil customer orders.
b. Administer and enhance the site and service.
c. Only disclose information to third-parties for goods delivery purposes.
Returns Policy By using this website you confirm that you are doing so in the course of business and not as a consumer and have authority to bind any business on whose behalf you use this website.
No returns will be accepted and no credit will be allowed for previously undiscovered defects or discrepancies in description. This does not affect any statutory rights that you may have to the extent that such rights are not excluded or limited under these terms and conditions.
The goods sold on this site are sold as trade and as a customer purchasing via this site you are not covered by legislation that protects non trade consumers. Regardless of the classification of the stock parcel on sale, all merchandise sold on this site is sold without any form of warranty or guarantee.
Full liability for any future issues with all merchandise will sit with the purchaser from this site and not Gem Wholesale. As a perspective purchaser you need to consider these facts before Buying and reflect this in any purchase that you make. Unless specifically covered by another term set out within these terms and conditions you will NOT be compensated if products develop a fault after resale by you to a third party or during future usage by you.