1. Application and Priority 

  1. These Standard Procurement Terms and Conditions (Terms) apply to all purchases of goods and/or services by any entity within the Salta Group (Salta) pursuant to a Purchase Order (PO). 

  1. Each PO, together with these Terms and any documents expressly referenced in the PO, forms the entire agreement between Salta and the supplier. 

  1. These Terms prevail over any supplier terms, unless Salta expressly agrees otherwise in writing. 

  1. Issuance of a PO, acceptance of a PO, or supply of any goods or services by the supplier constitutes acceptance of these Terms. 

  1. No additional or different terms proposed by the supplier (including in any quote, proposal, acknowledgement, invoice or delivery document) form part of the agreement unless Salta expressly agrees to them in writing. 

2. Scope – Goods vs Services 

  1. Goods include all materials, equipment, plant, fixtures, fittings and products supplied to Salta. 

  1. Services include professional, consulting, trade, maintenance, facility management, IT, corporate support and other services. 

  1. If Salta and the supplier have entered into a separate, formally executed contract covering the goods or services (for example a construction, consultancy or services agreement), that contract prevails to the extent of any inconsistency with these Terms. 

3. Purchase Orders and Variations 

  1. (a) The supplier must not supply goods or commence services without a valid PO issued by Salta. 

  1. (b) The supplier must supply strictly in accordance with the PO. 

  1. (c) Variations to scope, price or timing require Salta’s prior written approval and an amended PO. 

4. Price and Payment 

  1. Prices are firm and inclusive of all costs unless stated otherwise in the PO. Where the PO specifies an estimate or a not-to-exceed amount, the supplier must not exceed that amount without Salta’s prior written approval. 

  1. Valid tax invoices must quote the PO number and be addressed to the correct Salta entity. Invoices must be submitted to the address or email specified in the PO and must include sufficient detail of the goods or services supplied, pricing, applicable GST and any other information reasonably required by Salta. 

  1. Payment terms are as specified in the PO. Where the PO does not specify payment terms, payment terms are 30 days end of month from receipt of a valid tax invoice, being an invoice that complies with the requirements of these Terms. 

  1. Salta may withhold payment for disputed amounts until resolved. 

  1. Set-off is permitted to the extent allowed by law. 

  1. Salta may reject an invalid or non-compliant invoice, and payment terms will not commence until a valid tax invoice is received. 

  2. Unless otherwise specified in the PO, invoices must be submitted electronically to the accounts payable contact nominated by Salta.

    5. Delivery, Performance and Acceptance 

    1. Goods must be delivered to the location and by the date specified in the PO. 

    1. Risk in goods passes on delivery to the location specified in the PO. Title in goods passes to Salta on delivery. 

    1. Services must be performed with due care, skill and diligence and in accordance with applicable laws, industry standards and any reasonable policies or requirements notified by Salta. 

    1. Salta may inspect, test and reject non-conforming goods or services. 

    1. Inspection, testing or payment does not constitute acceptance. If goods or services do not comply with the PO, Salta may, at its option, require repair, replacement, re-performance or a refund, and the supplier must bear all associated costs. 

    6. Warranties 

    The supplier warrants that goods and services will: 

    • comply with the PO and specifications 

    • be fit for purpose and free from defects 

    • comply with Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and all applicable laws 

    • not infringe third-party intellectual property rights 

    • rectify, at its cost, any defects or non-conformities notified by Salta within 12 months from the date of delivery of goods or completion of services 

    7. Australian Consumer Law 

    Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any non-excludable rights or guarantees under the ACL. 

    8. Construction and Site-Based Services 

    Where services are performed on a Salta site, the supplier must: 

    1. comply with all WHS, environmental and site requirements 

    1. ensure appropriately qualified and licensed personnel 

    1. cooperate with Salta, the principal contractor and other contractors 

    1. not create a principal contractor relationship unless expressly agreed 

    1. comply with all reasonable directions of Salta and, where applicable, the principal contractor in relation to site access, safety and coordination of works 

    1. notify Salta promptly of any incidents occurring in connection with the goods or services and provide reasonable access to enable Salta to verify compliance with WHS requirements. 

    9. Professional and Consulting Services 

    1. Deliverables must be suitable for Salta’s intended business and property operations. 

    1. Salta may rely on deliverables for internal business purposes. 

    1. Input and pre-existing intellectual property remain the property of the supplier. The supplier grants Salta a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free licence (including a right to sublicense) to use, reproduce, adapt and rely on all deliverables for Salta’s business purposes, including for development, construction, operation, maintenance and management of its properties. To the extent agreed in writing, project-specific deliverables may vest in Salta upon payment.

    10. Insurance 

    The supplier must maintain appropriate insurance, including public liability insurance of not less than $20 million per occurrence, and where relevant, professional indemnity and workers' compensation, and provide evidence on request. 

    11. Confidentiality and Data 

    1. The supplier must keep Salta information confidential. 

    1. Any personal information must be handled in accordance with privacy laws. 

    1. Confidentiality obligations survive termination. 

    12. Indemnity and Liability 

    1. The supplier indemnifies Salta against losses arising from breach, negligence, unlawful acts or IP infringement. 

    1. Liability is not limited where it cannot be lawfully limited under ACL. 

    1. To the extent permitted by law, neither party is liable to the other for indirect or consequential loss. The supplier’s total liability arising out of or in connection with a PO is limited to the amount payable under that PO, except for liability arising from personal injury, fraud, wilful misconduct, breach of confidentiality or intellectual property infringement, or where liability cannot be limited by law. 

    13. Termination 

    Salta may terminate a PO immediately for convenience or breach. Salta will pay for conforming goods or services supplied up to termination. 

    14. Assignment and Subcontracting 

    The supplier must not assign or subcontract without Salta’s written consent. 

    15. Governing Law 

    These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.