Wholesale Terms and Conditions
Acceptance
These Terms & Conditions apply to all wholesale applications, accounts, and purchase orders.
By submitting a wholesale application, being approved as a wholesale customer, placing an order, or otherwise purchasing products from Slick Dancewear, the wholesale customer is deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions, as amended from time to time.
Each order placed by the wholesale customer constitutes a separate agreement governed by these Terms & Conditions. Slick Dancewear may update these Terms & Conditions at any time, and the version in effect at the time of the order will apply unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Supplier
Slick Dancewear Pty Ltd (ABN 66 694 213 824)
Application of terms
These Wholesale Terms & Conditions apply separately from Slick Dancewear’s website Terms & Conditions, which govern retail customer transactions only.
These Wholesale Terms & Conditions apply exclusively to approved wholesale customers and prevail over any retail-facing terms published on the Slick Dancewear website.
Wholesale customers acknowledge that Slick Dancewear’s website Terms & Conditions, including retail returns, exchanges, promotions, shipping offers, and consumer-facing policies, do not apply to wholesale transactions unless expressly stated in writing.
1. Wholesale relationship
1.1 All wholesale relationships are non-exclusive.
1.2 No territorial, channel, or customer exclusivity is granted.
1.3 Slick Dancewear may appoint additional wholesale customers at its discretion.
2. Orders, payment, freight and delivery
2.1 Wholesale pricing is provided separately and is subject to change in accordance with this Agreement.
2.2 All orders are subject to acceptance by Slick Dancewear and stock availability.
2.3 Orders must be submitted in writing through:
· Slick Dancewear's wholesale ordering section on its website; or
· such other written ordering method as Slick Dancewear may permit from time to time, including email order forms.
2.4 The wholesale customer is responsible for ensuring that all order information is complete and accurate. Slick Dancewear is not responsible for delays, errors, or losses arising from incorrect or incomplete order information supplied by the wholesale customer.
2.5 Payment must be received in full, including any applicable taxes and shipping charges, before any order will be dispatched. Slick Dancewear is not obliged to process or ship any order until cleared funds are received.
2.6 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all wholesale orders are supplied on a freight-paid basis. Shipping and freight charges will be quoted separately or included on the invoice.
2.7 Slick Dancewear may select the carrier and delivery method at its discretion unless otherwise agreed. Freight charges may vary depending on order size, weight, destination, and carrier rates.
2.8 Orders are typically processed and dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Dispatch timeframes are estimates only and may be extended during peak periods or promotional events.
2.9. Orders are fulfilled from Slick Dancewear’s warehouse facilities during standard business days (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays). Delivery timeframes are estimates only and are subject to carrier performance. Slick Dancewear does not guarantee delivery dates.
2.10 The wholesale customer is responsible for ensuring that delivery locations are attended and able to receive goods. Slick Dancewear is not responsible for failed deliveries, delays, or additional charges arising from site access issues.
2.11 Risk in goods passes to the wholesale customer upon dispatch to the carrier.
2.12 Slick Dancewear is not liable for loss, theft, or damage occurring in transit once goods have been dispatched.
2.13 Slick Dancewear may refuse, suspend, vary, or cancel any order at its discretion.
2.14 International wholesale orders
(a) Orders shipped outside Australia are supplied without Australian GST where applicable.
(b) Import duties, VAT, GST, customs charges, and carrier fees are the responsibility of the wholesale customer.
(c) Delivery timeframes for international orders are estimates only and subject to customs clearance and international carrier networks.
(d) Slick Dancewear is not responsible for delays, costs, or losses arising from customs processing or local delivery conditions.
(e) If a shipment is refused and returned, Slick Dancewear may deduct return freight costs and carrier fees from any credit or refund.
3. Defective goods and limited warranty (wholesale)
3.1 The wholesale customer must inspect all goods immediately upon receipt. Any claim for defective goods, incorrect supply, or damage must be notified to Slick Dancewear in writing within five (5) business days of delivery.
3.2 For the purposes of these Wholesale Terms and Conditions, defective goods are assessed by reference to any manufacturing faults present at the time of dispatch, having regard to the nature of the product and its intended use.
Slick Dancewear products, including footwear, are specialist dance products designed for studio and performance use. Due to the nature of dance activity, including impact, floor friction, surfaces used, perspiration, and frequency of wear, normal wear and performance-related deterioration is expected.
Defects do not include, and are not considered faults:
· normal wear and tear, including sole wear, scuffing, stretching, or surface abrasion;
· damage resulting from misuse, accident, or use on unsuitable surfaces;
· incorrect fitting or size selection;
· improper care, cleaning, or storage; or
· unauthorised modification or repair.
3.3 Where a defect is accepted, Slick Dancewear will, at its discretion, repair, replace, or issue wholesale credit. Refunds are not provided for wholesale orders.
4. Minimum advertised pricing and authorised price adjustments
4.1 All publicly advertised pricing must comply with the minimum advertised prices notified by Slick Dancewear in writing.
4.2 No promotions, discounts, bundles, or incentive offers may be publicly advertised without prior written approval.
4.3 Slick Dancewear may update or vary wholesale pricing, RRP, or minimum advertised pricing by written notice or updated price lists.
4.4 Authorised promotions apply only for the specified period and must revert to standard pricing after expiry.
4.5 Updated pricing and promotional guidance supersede prior communications.
4.6 Minimum advertised pricing applies to public advertising only and does not restrict lawful in-store pricing.
4.7 All pricing and promotional obligations must be applied consistently across this agreement.
5. SKU allocation
5.1 Slick Dancewear may restrict, allocate, or withdraw SKUs at its discretion.
6. Inventory and stock holding
6.1 Slick Dancewear does not guarantee product availability and is not required to hold or reserve stock for wholesale customers.
7. Returns
7.1 All wholesale orders are firm and final. Returns, exchanges, or refunds are not accepted for change of mind, over-ordering, incorrect size selection, or unsold stock.
8. Brand and marketing controls
8.1 Slick Dancewear retains all intellectual property ownership. Wholesale customers are granted a limited licence to use approved brand assets.
8.2 Only approved product descriptions, images, and marketing materials may be used. Listings must be amended or removed upon request.
9. Marketplace restrictions
9.1 Products may not be sold on third-party marketplaces without prior written approval. Approval may be withdrawn at any time.
10. No re-branding or modification
10.1 Products must be sold under the Slick Dancewear brand only. No relabelling, white-labelling, repackaging, or modification is permitted.
11. Quality control
11.1 Products must be stored, handled, and presented in a manner consistent with a premium dancewear brand, including maintaining product condition and appropriate retail environments.
12. Intellectual property and no poaching
12.1 Wholesale customers must not replicate designs, reverse-engineer products, or approach Slick Dancewear suppliers.
13. Australian Consumer Law
13.1 Goods are supplied for the purpose of re-supply in trade and not for personal use.
13.2 The goods supplied under this agreement are acquired for the purpose of re-supply in trade and not for personal, domestic or household use. To the extent permitted by law, including the Australian Consumer Law, certain consumer guarantees may not apply. Where any consumer guarantees do apply, Slick Dancewear’s liability is limited to the remedies permitted under applicable law.
14. Governing law
14.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.
15. Privacy
15.1 Personal information is handled in accordance with Slick Dancewear’s Privacy Policy.
16. Termination
16.1 Wholesale privileges may be suspended or terminated if these Terms are breached or the brand is adversely affected.
17. Confidentiality and commercial-in-confidence
17.1 All non-public information provided is confidential.
17.2 Confidential Information includes pricing, policies, communications, and commercial arrangements.
17.3 The wholesale customer must not disclose or misuse Confidential Information.
17.4 Obligations continue during and after the wholesale relationship.
17.5 Upon termination, all Confidential Information must be deleted or destroyed where practicable.