Archie Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 17 August 2025
Welcome to the website of Archie Engineering (Pty) Ltd ("we," "our," "us," or "Company").
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website (www.archieeng.com), your request for quotations, and any
contractual or commercial engagements for precision OEM manufacturing, CNC machining, engineering CAD
design, fabrication, and component assembly services.
By accessing this website, placing an order, or submitting a request for quotation, you agree to be legally
bound by these Terms and Conditions in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South
Africa, including the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
(ECTA), the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA), and the Protection of Personal
Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
1. Business Information
Archie Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Physical Address: 3 Strauss Crescent, Germiston, 1428, Gauteng, South Africa
Telephone: +27 11 865 5704 | Email: sales@archieeng.com
2. Quotations & Engineering Drawings
- All quotations issued by Archie Engineering are valid for a period of 30 days from date
of issuance unless stated otherwise in writing.
- Quotations are based strictly on client-provided specifications, CAD files, DXF/DWG drawings, and
technical parameters. Any subsequent modifications to drawings or requirements will result in a revised
quotation and updated delivery timelines.
- The client warrants that all drawings, CAD data, and specifications submitted to Archie Engineering are
accurate, complete, and legally owned or licensed by the client.
3. Orders, Manufacturing & Tolerances
- An order becomes binding upon Archie Engineering only after written acceptance or order confirmation is
issued by us.
- All machining, turning, milling, boring, and fabrication work is performed in accordance with applicable
standard industrial engineering tolerances (such as ISO tolerances) unless specific tighter tolerances
are explicitly agreed upon in writing prior to production.
- Archie Engineering reserves the right to make minor technical adjustments during the manufacturing
process to ensure functional integrity, provided such adjustments do not adversely affect component
performance or fit.
4. Pricing, Payments & Tax
- All prices quoted are in South African Rand (ZAR) and exclude Value-Added Tax (VAT), freight, customs
duties, and delivery charges unless explicitly stated.
- Standard VAT (15%) will be charged on all taxable supplies delivered within South Africa.
- Payment terms are strictly as agreed upon in writing or indicated on tax invoices issued by Archie
Engineering. Risk and title in manufactured goods remain with Archie Engineering until full payment has
cleared in our bank account.
5. Delivery, Freight & Risk
- Delivery dates provided are estimates made in good faith. While we make every effort to meet delivery
targets, Archie Engineering shall not be liable for delays caused by raw material shortages, power load
shedding, transportation breakdowns, or force majeure events.
- Risk of loss or damage to goods passes to the client upon collection from our works in Germiston, or
upon delivery to the designated carrier/freight agent specified by the client.
6. Quality Inspection, Warranties & Defect Claims
- Archie Engineering conducts quality checks and 3D CMM inspections where specified to verify component
accuracy.
- The client must inspect all goods upon receipt and notify Archie Engineering in writing within
14 calendar days of delivery regarding any alleged defect, missing item, or deviation
from approved drawings.
- Our liability for defective components is limited strictly to repairing or re-manufacturing the affected
components at our option, or issuing a credit note. Replaced goods must be returned to our facility for
inspection.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
- All proprietary manufacturing processes, tooling designs, specialised jigs, CAD models, and website
software developed by Archie Engineering remain the exclusive intellectual property of Archie
Engineering (Pty) Ltd.
- Client drawings, trademarks, and original product designs submitted remain the property of the
respective client.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Section 61 of the South African Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, Archie
Engineering shall not be liable for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss
of profits, production downtime, or third-party claims) arising from the supply or use of manufactured
components.
9. Data Protection & POPIA Compliance
We process personal and corporate contact data strictly in accordance with South Africa's Protection of
Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). For full details on how we collect, store, and
safeguard your information, please review our Privacy Policy.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
Republic of South Africa.
- Any disputes arising from these Terms or orders placed with Archie Engineering shall be subject to the
jurisdiction of the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg), or referred to
arbitration under the rules of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA).
11. Amendments
We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The latest version published on
our website shall apply to all subsequent orders and website engagements.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:
Archie Engineering (Pty) Ltd
3 Strauss Crescent, Germiston, 1428, Gauteng, South Africa
Email: sales@archieeng.com
Phone: +27 11 865 5704
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