1) there should be arbitration clause in contract with the supplier
2) obtain letter from company regarding 7 year warranty in respect of goods sold through the supplier .they should guarantee quality of goods and workmanship of the supplier
We contacted Star Technologies to enquire about their waterproofing products. Their Regional Sales Manager said they will supply the products directly from their factory, from the same batch. He said that the company will communicate through email for the following transactions: They want me to pay the amount to their dealer's account (NR Enterprises, RR Nagar, Bangalore) before they dispatch the materials. The dealer will prepare the E-way bill. The materials will be delivered after a week straight from the factory in Hyderabad. After delivery of the materials, the dealer will come home to give us the invoice, which will be from NR Enterprises. The company's name will not appear in the financial transactions. 1. Please advise how to ensure that the company, Star Technologies, delivers the material to us, through their dealer NR Enterprises, after we have made the payment, without cheating us in this process. Star Technologies are offering a 7-year performance warranty for their products. The warranty certificate will mention only product replacement. 2. After the waterproofing material is applied on the exterior walls of our house, is this warranty certificate sufficient to ensure that Star Technologies will pay for the material and labour necessary to do any repairs that occur during the warranty period? 3. What grievance redressal avenues do we have in case the company defaults on delivery of materials or in honouring the performance contract?
1) there should be arbitration clause in contract with the supplier
2) obtain letter from company regarding 7 year warranty in respect of goods sold through the supplier .they should guarantee quality of goods and workmanship of the supplier
The company will sign the performance contract only if the waterproofing products are applied as per their procedure. The company has recommended the painting contractor for the project. How do we ensure that the painting contractor follows this procedure? Can we have a labour contract stipulating that If the company does not provide the performance contract, the payment for the labour will be withheld?
Ask the company to depute supervisor on site
further all bills of contractor be certified by company only then only payment to be released
Ensuring warranty and after sales services depends on the contract between the purchaser and the seller and the intermediaries, if any.
Therefore, drafting such bipartite or even tri partite agreement requires skill of an expertise in this .
Take assistance of an advocate which can discuss with you in real time and guide you property. An advocate expert in the filed of trading contracts would be more suitable for this.
you can’t ensue anything. The only thing can be done is you can get everything done in writing and thereafter you can take action if same is not complied. Also take the payment terms on email along with the confirmation of parent company and dealer company. Keep everything in writing
“The company will sign the performance contract only if the waterproofing products are applied as per their procedure.” This is escape clause for the supplier. If anything goes wrong due to his fault, he will claim the product is not used as per procedure. Ascertain the procedure through written instruction. Better to have a tripartite against with supplier of contractor with clause that contractor observe exact procedure since he is a party to contract and provided by supplier. There is precautionary mechanism before payment. It is only after defects in product or deficiency in service you can successfully approach District Consumer Commission under new Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Dear Client,
For a smooth transaction with Star Technologies and their dealer NR Enterprises, insist on a written agreement or an email confirmation from Star Technologies stating unambiguously that the materials will be despatched upon payment to the dealer's account and will come directly from their factory. This confirmation should include details such as the batch number, delivery timeline, and warranty terms. On the 7-year warranty, get it in writing whether it isfor labour and materials for repairs or just material replacement. If the warranty is not satisfactory, try to negotiate a better warranty or statethis in the agreement. To ensure the painting contractor follows the company's procedures, sign a labour contract specifically stating that payment will be withheld if the procedures are not followed and the performance warranty is not issued. For redressal of grievances, keep all communication and documentation, as you can approach the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in case of default in delivery or non-honouring of the performance warranty.
1. Since the company has appointed their authorized dealer for this purpose, you may not be permitted to purchase directly from their company especially when there exists a company's authorised dealer selling their products. Therefore buying the product from the dealer is also considered as buying from the company.
2. The company's warranty has to take care for the material defects and not for the labour defect, you may be able to sue the company for defect in the material supplied.
3. In the absence of any formal agreement you may not be able to get your grievances redressed however you can sue the dealer and he company through consumer forum if there are any deficiency in service or unfair trade practice from their side.
The company which sells the product cannot dictate terms to appoint the contractor as per their choice.
You may enter into a labor contract with the painting contractor.
If at all the company is insisting you to follow their instructions, you may ask them to enter into a contract to this effect or ask the company to furnish their rules with regards to usage of their product.
You may have to get everything written in black and white in order to protect your future interests in this regard
Here are responses to your questions, structured to ensure clarity and provide practical legal solutions:
1. Ensuring Delivery of Material
To ensure that Star Technologies delivers the materials through their dealer NR Enterprises after payment:
2. Warranty Certificate and Repair Costs
The warranty certificate provided by Star Technologies, offering only product replacement, is insufficient to cover material and labour costs for repairs. To ensure that repair costs are included:
3. Grievance Redressal in Case of Default
If Star Technologies defaults on material delivery or fails to honour the performance warranty, you can pursue the following avenues:
4. Ensuring the Painting Contractor Follows the Procedure
To ensure the painting contractor adheres to the company's specified application procedure:
Additional Recommendations
By taking these steps, you can mitigate the risks associated with the purchase and warranty process.
Thanks and Regards,
Advocate Aman Verma, Legal Corridor.
To ensure that Star Technologies delivers the materials through their dealer, NR Enterprises, without any issues:
Regarding the 7-year performance warranty:
If Star Technologies defaults on delivery or does not honour the performance contract:
To ensure that the painting contractor follows the procedures set by Star Technologies:
To protect yourself in this transaction: