Wholesale Terms & Conditions
Terms (Wholesale Only)
Accounts are strictly on a prepayment or C.O.D. basis, unless prior approval has been obtained. We accept checks and all major credit cards.
**At this time, BGI is not accepting any new applications for credit terms**
For existing customers with approved credit, invoices are due on a 30-day net basis. BGI reserves the right to terminate such terms pending nonpayment of the account. This includes the right to cancel any open orders on past due accounts. Past due accounts will be subject to service charges assessed at the rate of 1.5% per month on any balance over 30 days. Customers agree to pay any and all collection expenses. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for all returned checks.
Conditions
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, BGI products are Non-Guarantee, Non-Exchangeable, Non-Refundable.
All plant material is inspected prior to shipment and is in good condition when loaded in BGI trucks or are accepted by the respective freight trucking company. All plant material should be inspected by you upon arrival. For deliveries made in BGI trucks, any problems with the quantity or damaged goods must be reported to us within 24 hours. For shipments made by a third party, all claims for damaged goods must be reported to the freight company.
Prices
List prices are in US Dollars, and for the wholesale trade only. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please contact BGI or your Sales Executive for the most up to date pricing information. Prices stated do not include delivery or freight. Most freight carriers require sleeving and labeling of plants which BGI charges at 5% of the product price. Phytosanitary certifications are required for certain states, and in all cases when shipping out of the country. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture inspection certificate fees are charged by BGI at $60 per order, and subject to change without notice.
Sales Tax
Sales tax applies to all orders unless the purchaser supplies BGI with a current Re-Sale Tax Certificate or Sales Tax Exemption Certificate at the time of order or purchase.
BGI - Boynton Beach - 6.5% sales tax.
BGI West - St. James City - 6.00% sales tax.
Hours
Monday through Friday 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Closed for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If these dates fall on a weekend, we are closed on the generally accepted observed holiday.
Onsite Pickup Services
Our onsite sales offices are open in Boynton Beach and St. James City, and can serve all your pick-up needs for plant selection, loading, and invoicing.
Florida Deliveries
For Florida customers south of Jacksonville, deliveries are made by our own trucks. Delivery fees are charged based on distance from either our Boynton Beach or St. James City locations. To arrange for delivery, an order must meet or exceed the minimum order requirement for your area. For orders that fall below the minimum amount, you may still arrange for a delivery, but a flat fee applies and your delivery date is not guaranteed. BGI delivery trucks are scheduled two days in advance, with a cutoff time of 12 noon. Cancellations and revisions to your order cannot be made after the cutoff time; in doing so, you may be charged re-stocking fees. To ensure that you receive your products and first choice of delivery date, we recommend placing delivery orders a week in advance. Please call your Sales Executive for all the complete details and to schedule a delivery.
Out-of-State Shipments
**Updated October 29, 2008**
BGI has created the Shatter-Proof, Shippable Bougainvillea! We now offer bougainvillea that can be shipped anywhere in the continental U.S. and Canada with full color retention. Due to a revolutionary new process, our bougainvillea will arrive to your nursery or garden center in full bloom without dropping bracts or foliage. For maximum color retention: plants should be sleeved, and the Carrier’s handling and shipping methods should be at optimum quality.
Currently, BGI does not ship in their own trucks outside of Florida. We will glady receive your own truck or a third party commercial carrier of your choice. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to place the order with the Carrier and directly pay shipping expenses incurred to the Carrier. BGI will work with the Carrier, and prepare all plants and paperwork required for shipment. For shipments to Canada, a phytosanitary inspection is required, and a certificate fee applies. Most carriers require that plants be sleeved and labeled. BGI strongly recommends that all plants be sleeved or boxed. BGI products can ship to all states in the continental U.S. and Canada, and is certified to ship 6-inch bush and Bonsai to California. For shipments made by a third party, all claims for damaged goods must be reported to the freight company. Once the goods leave BGI property, BGI is no longer responsible for the conditions of the freight truck or actions of the driver.
Liability
Orders may be subject to circumstance and conditions beyond the control of Bougainvillea Growers International (BGI) shall not be liable for any delay or failure caused by fire, floods, pestilence, disease, natural disasters, strikes, labor disputes, civil commotion, delays or shortages of transportation, shortage in materials, government authority or regulation (whether valid or not), inclement, adverse or destructive weather conditions or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of BGI. A plant shortage from any cause shall require BGI to refund that portion of the deposit represented by the shortage. All claims must be made within 48 hours of receipt of plants. BGI will make all efforts to correct any mistake made by its personnel but under no circumstances will BGI be responsible for more than the purchase price of the plants.
