Terms & Conditions of Sale

1. How these terms apply

These terms apply to quotations and orders for custom packaging supplied by Zero Pack unless different terms are expressly agreed in writing for a particular order. The accepted quotation, order confirmation and approved specification form part of the commercial agreement.

If a quotation or order confirmation contains a specific term that differs from these general terms, the specific written term for that order takes precedence to the extent of the inconsistency.

2. Quotations and pricing

A quotation is an estimate based on the information available when it is issued and remains valid for the period stated on the quotation. Pricing may be subject to final artwork, product specification, destination, shipment weight and dimensions, exchange rates, freight and other order-specific details where those matters are not yet final.

No website price, indicative price or earlier quotation overrides a later written quotation for the same project.

3. Artwork and specification approval

Custom packaging is manufactured to the artwork, dimensions, print requirements, material specification and other details approved for the order. Customers are responsible for checking supplied artwork, spelling, colours, dimensions, placement and other customer-controlled details before approval.

Production may not begin until the required artwork and specification approvals have been received. Changes requested after approval may affect price, timing or production feasibility.

4. Manufacturing tolerances

Custom manufacturing involves normal production variation. Unless a different tolerance is stated on the quotation or approved specification, final production quantity may vary by up to plus or minus 10% from the requested quantity.

Print appearance can also vary from screen proofs and between print processes or substrates. In particular, white ink printed over a colour may not appear as a pure brilliant white. Samples are available where a customer wants to review representative finished print appearance before ordering.

5. Product configuration

Mailer flap size, adhesive configuration, thickness, dimensions, print and other construction details are determined by the approved quotation and specification. Standard configurations shown in prior correspondence or examples do not override the specification approved for the relevant order.

6. Compostable packaging storage and shelf life

Compostable packaging has a finite shelf life and should be stored in a dry location away from moisture and direct sunlight. Current Zero Pack guidance for the quoted compostable packaging referenced in our standard quotation process is room-temperature storage around 20–25°C, with an expected shelf life of approximately 12–18 months when stored appropriately. Where a product-specific specification gives different storage or shelf-life instructions, that specification takes precedence.

7. Payment and order commencement

Payment requirements, deposits, balances and due dates are those stated on the quotation, invoice or other order documentation. An order is not required to enter production until any required payment and approvals have been received.

8. Custom-made products and cancellations

Custom packaging is manufactured specifically for the customer and is not a stock product. Once production has commenced, cancellation, artwork changes, specification changes or quantity changes may not be possible and may result in costs already incurred being payable.

Change-of-mind returns do not apply to custom-made packaging. This does not remove any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded and does not prevent a customer from raising a genuine manufacturing defect, shortage or specification issue.

9. Production and delivery timing

Production, freight and delivery timings are estimates unless expressly guaranteed in writing. Timing can be affected by artwork approval, production scheduling, freight availability, customs, weather, port or carrier disruption and other circumstances outside Zero Pack's reasonable control.

Customers should tell us about any fixed launch, campaign or delivery deadline before accepting a quotation so feasibility can be assessed for the specific order.

10. Shipping, duties and delivery charges

Shipping is governed by the Shipping Policy and the specific quotation. Freight may be estimated before production and finalised once packed shipment weight, dimensions, destination and service requirements are known. Duties, taxes, customs charges, insurance and delivery services are included only where the quotation expressly says they are included.

11. Inspection, shortages and defects

Customers should inspect delivered goods promptly and notify Zero Pack as soon as reasonably possible if there appears to be a shortage, transit damage, manufacturing defect or material difference from the approved specification. We may ask for photographs, counts, packaging labels, samples or other information reasonably needed to assess the issue.

Any remedy will depend on the nature of the issue, the agreed specification, available evidence and rights that apply by law.

12. Customer-supplied artwork and rights

By supplying artwork, logos or other content for production, the customer confirms that it is authorised to use that material for the order. The customer remains responsible for third-party intellectual-property rights in customer-supplied content.

13. Environmental and certification information

All Zero Pack compostable packaging is certified compostable. The applicable certification and supporting documentation depend on the packaging type, material and confirmed specification. Certification does not mean every product carries the same standard or that the same end-of-life pathway is available in every location.

14. Force Majeure and International Logistics

Zero Pack will use reasonable efforts to meet quoted production and delivery timeframes. However, Zero Pack will not be liable for delay or failure to perform an obligation to the extent that the delay or failure results from circumstances outside its reasonable control.

Such circumstances may include natural disasters, severe weather, fire, flood, epidemic or pandemic events, war, civil disturbance, industrial action, government action, changes in law or regulation, customs or biosecurity inspections or holds, port congestion or closure, shipping or aviation disruption, carrier delays, shortages of transport capacity, supplier or manufacturing disruption arising from such events, or other comparable events beyond Zero Pack's reasonable control.

Where freight, duties, tariffs, taxes, customs clearance, port, terminal, biosecurity or other logistics charges are included in an accepted quotation, those amounts are based on the rates and regulatory requirements known at the date of quotation. If a new or increased external charge is imposed after acceptance and is outside Zero Pack's reasonable control, Zero Pack may pass through the documented incremental cost reasonably attributable to the customer's order.

Zero Pack will notify the customer as soon as reasonably practicable of any material delay or additional cost and will take reasonable steps to minimise its impact.

A force majeure event does not relieve the customer of an obligation to pay for goods or services already supplied, manufactured, committed to production or otherwise incurred on the customer's behalf before the event occurred.

15. Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@zeropack.co.