Terms and Conditions- Provisional 2008
By placing an order you the customer are agreeing to the terms and conditions of World Class Stallions (WCS). All orders are subject to these terms and conditions which cannot be varied

• No guarantee of pregnancy is given by WCS under any circumstances whatsoever.
• Customers are presumed to have read all information and advice imparted verbally or in writing by WCS. WCS uses reasonable endeavors to ensure that all information and advice provided by it is accurate. However, WCS cannot accept liability for any incorrect information. Customers are advised to verify the accuracy of all information themselves, and to discuss all issues with their vet as appropriate.
• WCS will use reasonable endeavors to resolve any disputes relating to the quality or other properties of any semen, but liability for semen rests solely with the relevant stud.
• Semen advertised by WCS may be unavailable at times without notice. WCS will in these circumstances use reasonable endeavors to provide semen in exchange (of the same value or a lesser value to that ordered). If we are unable to supply a suitable exchange, the mare may be required to miss a cycle or a refund if no semen has yet been delivered under the order.

Frozen Semen

• Stallions are sold under October 1st terms. Up to 3 (three) doses of semen are allocated per mare to obtain a pregnancy. Once a pregnancy is obtained the remaining doses of semen are returned to the storage centre at Towcester. If the mare is not in-foal on the 1st October (latest date) of the breeding year, 50% of the covering fee will be credited to your WCS account on receipt of the signed insemination certificate provided by WCS.
• Certain stallions including the Schockemöhle are available for purchase on a per dose basis
• Stallions marked with an asterisk have different terms of sale. Please contact the office

Chilled Semen

• Stallions are sold under the terms and conditions applicable to the stud used. Please contact the office for further information on individual stallions.

Sales

• No semen will be dispatched without the receipt of a completed 2008 order form and full payment.
• Interest on overdue accounts will be charged
• We understand and will exercise our statutory right to interest and compensation for debt recovery costs under the late payment legislation if we are not paid according to agreed credit terms.
• VAT will be charged at 17.5% where applicable.
• Payment may be made by direct bank transfer (including online), cheque or credit card (phone order).
• All prices and terms, and the availability of stallions are subject to change. The Customer must confirm these with WCS immediately prior to ordering and payment.
• It is the clients responsibility to ensure WCS have insemination dates before the 1st October for any mare inseminated for covering certificates

Delivery

• WCS accepts no liability for the time of delivery of semen. Although the transport couriers endeavor to deliver in accordance with timed deliveries, they do not guarantee a timed delivery. As such, neither the transport companies nor WCS provide any compensation for any loss or costs arising from late delivery of semen.
• We will not be liable for any loss of income, loss of profits,  loss of reputation, loss of customers, loss of use, loss of an opportunity or for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss howsoever arising including but not limited to the loss, damage, delay, misdelivery or non-delivery of your shipment.

Delivery for Chilled Semen

• Semen will be charged according to courier charges for individuals, these may range for a standard delivery from £50-80 plus VAT and invoiced directly to the client
• Chilled semen can only be delivered Tuesday to Friday inclusive , Saturday deliveries are possible but will cost more (Please enquire in the office regarding Saturday delivery and prices)
• 48hrs notice is required for the order of each dose of chilled semen
• An extra charge of between £15 - £40 is made on each dose of chilled semen ordered, depending on the stud, this is to cover health certificate charges required by the vets

Delivery for Frozen Semen

• Semen is not insured once it has been dispatched from the distribution centre. Please speak with your veterinarian to check if it is insured while stored with them. WCS accepts no liability for the semen once it has been delivered.
• Delivery will be charged at £80 plus VAT for the first two doses and thereafter a subsequent £80 plus VAT for the delivery of the third dose. We require notice for delivery of the third dose. This price includes Health Certificates required by the vets.
• Orders must be placed before 11a.m. and with at least 24hrs prior notice for next day delivery. (Our distribution service does not operate on a Saturday or Sunday. Deliveries are made Tuesday-Friday)