Terms and Conditions
of Purchase
Updated 3rd October 2026
Lesmar Ltd t/a The 1947 (The 1947)
Registered in England under company number: 00436880
1. General
1.1 No contract exists until The 1947 issues a written Purchase Order (PO) to the Supplier.
1.2 These terms override any Supplier terms unless agreed in writing.
1.3 Acceptance of a PO confirms agreement to these terms.
2. Specifications & Proof Approval
2.1 All goods must match approved artwork, branding guidelines, colours and positioning.
2.2 Production must not begin without written proof approval.
2.3 The Supplier must ensure accurate application of any decoration and highlight risks before.
3. Quantity
3.1 Goods must match PO quantity.
3.2 Short deliveries require approval and must be corrected promptly.
3.3 Over deliveries: under £3/unit ex VAT – up to 5% quantity tolerance is allowed; over £3/unit – written approval is required.
3.4 Unauthorised excess may be rejected or unpaid.
4. Quality & Decoration Standards
4.1 Goods must be defect-free, fit for purpose and meet all laws and specifications.
4.2 Decoration must match approved artwork and remain durable.
4.3 Minimum 12-month warranty applies.
4.4 Defective goods may be rejected, replaced or refunded at Supplier cost.
4.5 Goods must be securely packaged. Cartons must be labelled according to instructions.
5. Delivery, Risk & Title
5.1 Delivery dates are important and delays must be reported promptly.
5.2 Ownership and risk transfer upon delivery and acceptance.
5.3 Rejected goods remain at Supplier risk and cost.
5.4 Transfer of title shall not prejudice any right of rejection.
6. Pricing & Payment
6.1 Prices are fixed and include all costs unless agreed otherwise.
6.2 Invoices must include PO number.
6.3 Payment terms: 30 days end of month from valid invoice receipt unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7. Confidentiality
7.1 Confidential information must be protected and used only for the contract.
7.2 Obligation lasts 5 years or longer for trade secrets.
8. Data Protection
8.1 Parties must comply with all relevant data protection laws.
8.2 Supplier must process data only as instructed.
9. Intellectual Property (IP)
9.1 All artwork and materials supplied remain property of The 1947.
9.2 New IP created for the PO is assigned fully to The 1947.
9.3 No use of any branding, names or logos without written consent.
10. Ethical & Legal Compliance
10.1 Supplier must comply with relevant labour, anti-bribery, environmental standards and safety laws and the Supplier’s supply chain must also comply. Failure may result in termination.
11. Environmental Responsibility
11.1 The Supplier confirms that it abides with The 1947’s Supplier Code of Conduct, which means:
a) That the Supplier and any third party suppliers in the Supplier’s supply chain comply with the Ethical Trade Initiative Base Code.
b) The Supplier is committed to protecting the environment and reducing impact wherever possible and stands by the following 6 principles:
1. Recognise environmental responsibilities
2. Reduce the environmental impacts from operations
3. Minimise life-cycle impacts of products used and supplied
4. Optimise packaging to recycled, recyclable and reusable packaging
5. Commit to reducing carbon footprint
6. Cooperate with The 1947 and our clients to minimise detrimental ecological and environmental impact
Failure may result in termination.
12. Insurance
12.1 The Supplier warrants that all products, packaging and other materials supplied under these Terms comply with all applicable Extended Producer Responsibility (“EPR”), packaging waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), batteries, textiles, single-use plastics and related environmental legislation applicable in the country or countries in which the products are first placed on the market.
12.2 Where the Supplier is reasonably considered to be the Producer or other obligated party under any applicable EPR legislation, the Supplier shall be solely responsible for:
a) obtaining and maintaining all registrations, authorisations and memberships required by law;
b)reporting all relevant product and packaging data to the relevant authorities, producer responsibility organisations or compliance schemes;
c)paying all EPR, recycling, recovery, collection and related fees, charges and contributions; and
d)maintaining complete and accurate records demonstrating compliance.
12.3 The Supplier shall immediately notify the Purchaser of any actual or suspected non-compliance with applicable EPR legislation.
13. Insurance
13.1 Supplier must maintain appropriate insurance.
13.2 Minimum product liability £2m (UK) / €2m (EU).
13.3 Proof of insurance must be provided on request.
14. Liability
14.1 The 1947 liability is capped at PO value.
14.2 Supplier liability is capped at greater of 150% of order value or £250,000.
13.3 Exclusions apply for fraud, injury, IP infringement and safety issues.
15. Force Majeure
15.1 Neither party liable for delays beyond control.
15.2 Must notify, mitigate and resume quickly in case of a Force Majeure event. If over 30 days, The 1947 may terminate.
15.3 Cost increases alone excluded.
16. Assignment & Subcontracting
16.1 Supplier must not subcontract without approval.
16.2 Supplier remains responsible.
17. Notices
17.1 Notices must be in writing (email or post).
17.2 Deemed received per standard timings.
18. General
18.1 No waiver of rights.
18.2 Invalid clauses do not affect others.
18.3 Entire agreement applies.
19. Law
19.1 Governed by English law and courts.
19.2 Deemed received per standard timings.