Tasman Grit Steel Cleaning Pty Limited | ABN 89 003 673 989
51 Tasman Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 | Version 3.0 — Effective 26 March 2026
The following clauses are the supply terms by which Tasman Grit ("the Coating Applicator") delivers protective coating products and abrasive blasting services. Any client, vendor, or entity who engages Tasman Grit's services is legally bound to these clauses and those outlined in the standard Terms and Conditions of Trade. These documents are to be read together as a single integrated agreement.
1.1 The "Coating Applicator" is Tasman Grit Steel Cleaning Pty Limited (ABN 89 003 673 989).
1.2 The "Client" is the entity or business responsible for the project and/or the party who has procured the services of the Coating Applicator.
1.3 The "Sub-Client" or "Subsidiary" are those entities who are the client of the Client, or who are working for or with the Client on the project.
1.4 The "Paint Supplier" is the entity who has supplied the paint products and/or paint specification for the project.
1.5 The "Vendor" is any other entity or business involved with the project, including but not limited to engineers, project managers, site supervisors, freight companies, and inspection bodies.
1.6 The "Paint Area" means the Coating Applicator's designated blasting and painting facility at 51 Tasman Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650.
1.7 The "Project" means the scope of works described in the accepted Quotation.
1.8 The "Paint Specification" means the written coating specification supplied by the Paint Supplier or Client for the Project.
1.9 The "QA Documentation" means quality assurance records produced by the Coating Applicator during the Project, including dry film thickness readings, surface profile records, and inspection reports.
2.1 All clients who are issued a Quotation for works from the Coating Applicator are bound to the terms of that Quotation and these Applicator Supply Terms from the moment the Quotation is issued.
2.2 The Client must submit any alternative arrangements in writing before the Project has started if they wish to alter these terms. All proposed amendments are subject to written approval by the Coating Applicator and do not take effect unless confirmed in writing by the Coating Applicator.
2.3 Once work has begun on a Project, all terms of the Quotation and these Applicator Supply Terms become non-negotiable and cannot be varied without the written consent of the Coating Applicator.
2.4 If the Project does not proceed or is cancelled after the Coating Applicator has begun paid works, the Client will be due and payable for the full percentage of works carried out, plus all materials procured, all scheduling costs, and all reasonable demobilisation costs.
2.5 A Project is deemed to have begun when one or more of the following has taken place:
The Client has sent through a purchase order for the Project.
The Client has sent steelworks, accessories, or supplies for the Project to the Coating Applicator's warehouse.
The Coating Applicator's staff have undertaken any paid works on the Project, including but not limited to handling, unloading, abrasive blasting, painting, project organisation, or job-specific procurement.
2.6 Failure to send through a purchase order for a Project does not negate the Client from the responsibilities of the Quotation or the Coating Applicator's Terms and Conditions of Trade.
2.7 Failure to clarify, query, or contest information disclosed in the Quotation, the Terms and Conditions of Trade, or these Applicator Supply Terms will not negate the Client from the obligations these documents impose.
2.8 Any verbal requests or exchanges from the Client to the Coating Applicator must be supported by a formalised written document or email. The Client bears full responsibility for confirming that all correspondence has been transmitted successfully and has not been directed to junk folders or returned due to incorrect email addresses. Verbal instructions that are not confirmed in writing carry no binding obligation on the Coating Applicator.
3.1 A Client is due and payable 21 days after the completion of the Project. The Project is deemed complete when the physical coating works are finished and the Project has left the Coating Applicator's Paint Area.
3.2 If the Client instructs the Coating Applicator to dispatch the Project or remove the Project from the Paint Area, this instruction constitutes the Client's unconditional acceptance of the Project in its current state. The Client irrevocably waives all rights to scrutinise, reject, or request changes to the completed works once dispatch has taken place.
3.3 "Completion" refers exclusively to the physical works being completed. All administration and QA Documentation are additional components of the Project which are handed over only after full payment has been received by the Coating Applicator.
3.4 Once the Project has been handed over following receipt of full payment, the Coating Applicator is fully and unconditionally released from all obligations, liabilities, and responsibilities in connection with the Project.
3.5 Any additional services requested by the Client beyond Project completion will be priced as a separate Variation or classified as a new Project at the Coating Applicator's discretion.
3.6 The Client must not withhold payment as a means of financing other vendors, sub-clients, or third parties. Withholding payment without a legitimate written dispute submitted within 7 days of the invoice date constitutes a material breach of these terms.
4.1 Projects where the Coating Applicator does not arrange the transport or manage the site installations are excluded from any and all indemnities, claims, or demands arising from coating failure or breaches of the Paint Specification occurring during or after transport or installation.
4.2 Projects where the Coating Applicator does not procure or supply the paint products are excluded from any and all indemnities, claims, or demands arising from coating failure or breaches of the Paint Specification attributable to the paint products used.
4.3 False, misleading, incomplete, or undisclosed information provided by the Client in relation to coating specifications, substrate conditions, service environment, or job specifics will exclude the Coating Applicator from any and all indemnities, claims, or demands arising from coating failure or breaches of the Paint Specification. The Coating Applicator is entitled to recover all additional costs incurred as a result of such false or misleading information.
4.4 Unrealistic, inadequate, or compressed lead times imposed by the Client will render all protective coatings supplied to be entirely at the Client's risk and responsibility. Dispatching Projects prior to specified cure times, recoat windows, or drying times will also render all protective coating products supplied to be entirely at the Client's risk and responsibility. The Coating Applicator accepts no liability for coating performance where cure times have not been observed.
4.5 False, misleading, incomplete, or undisclosed information from the Paint Supplier in relation to coating specifications, product suitability, or job specifics will exclude the Coating Applicator from any and all indemnities, claims, or demands arising from coating failure or breaches of the Paint Specification.
4.6 All Projects that leave the Coating Applicator's Paint Area become the sole responsibility of the Client. The only opportunity the Client has to identify and raise concerns about unsatisfactory coatings is while the Project remains at the Coating Applicator's Paint Area. The Coating Applicator is excluded from any and all indemnities, claims, demands, or liabilities arising from coating failure or breaches of the Paint Specification after the Project has left the Paint Area.
4.7 Coating failure may occur from, but is not limited to, the following causes — all of which are the Client's sole responsibility after the Project leaves the Paint Area:
Handling or loading Project components onto freight or transport
Wear and tear from transportation, unloading, or installation
Dullness, peeling, blistering, cracking, chalking, or delamination from exposure to environmental conditions
Overspray, dust, or debris from plant operations or adjacent works
Vandalism or graffiti of any kind
Failure to touch up damaged components where applicable to the Paint Specification
Exposure to conditions beyond those specified in the Paint Specification
Mechanical damage, abrasion, or impact after leaving the Paint Area
Condensation, moisture ingress, or substrate movement after leaving the Paint Area
4.8 The Coating Applicator's liability for any claim arising in connection with the Project is limited to the amount paid by the Client for the specific Project giving rise to the claim. Under no circumstances is the Coating Applicator liable for consequential loss, loss of revenue, loss of profit, loss of business opportunity, loss of contract, or any indirect or special damages of any kind.
5.1 The Paint Supplier must supply the correct paint products to achieve the outcomes outlined in the Project Paint Specification. All thinners, hardeners, accelerators, and applicable paint products must be suitable for the spray conditions at the Coating Applicator's warehouse in Wagga Wagga at the time of year the Project is being completed. Failure by the Paint Supplier to supply the correct products will exclude the Coating Applicator from any indemnities, reworks, or costs arising from coating failure, Project delay, or breaches of the Paint Specification.
5.2 The Coating Applicator does not manufacture the paints or paint materials used for protective coating products. The Paint Supplier bears full duty of care to supply correct products for the correct applications. The Coating Applicator accepts no liability for defects, failures, or non-conformances attributable to the paint products themselves.
5.3 The Client and the Coating Applicator depend on reliable advice and product support from the Paint Supplier. Failure to respond to enquiries, failure to disclose relevant product information, or non-disclosure on the part of the Paint Supplier may subject the Paint Supplier to damages or indemnities should the Client or Coating Applicator seek them.
5.4 The Coating Applicator will adhere to the Paint Specification as closely as practicable to the Paint Supplier's written instructions. The Coating Applicator expressly negates itself from any liability for breaches of the Paint Specification attributable to product performance, product suitability, or product supply.
5.5 Incorrect product supply, incorrect product advice, or unsuitable product selection by the Paint Supplier will exclude the Coating Applicator from any and all indemnities, claims, or demands arising from coating failure or breaches of the Paint Specification.
6.1 Dry Film Thickness (DFT) or "total required DFT" of the Paint Specification will be measured and recorded by the Coating Applicator as part of QA Protocol.
6.2 The Coating Applicator will be afforded a single point test tolerance of 20% higher than the maximum and 20% lower than the minimum values nominated in the Paint Specification's minimum and maximum DFT ranges. This tolerance is non-negotiable and supersedes any requirements specified by the Paint Supplier or Paint Specification.
6.3 Values outside the single point tolerance range will be tested within 100mm of the original test point for verification.
6.4 The Coating Applicator must witness calibration documentation of any independent or third-party test personnel provided by the Client or any other Vendor. Failure to demonstrate current calibration documentation will void all subsequent test findings from that instrument or inspector.
6.5 The Coating Applicator will be afforded a mean (average) total DFT tolerance of 10% higher than the maximum and 10% lower than the minimum specified range set in the Paint Specification. This mean tolerance supersedes any requirements specified by the Paint Supplier or Paint Specification.
6.6 If a range is not specified for the maximum and minimum DFT of the specification and only a single total DFT value is given, the single point test will be afforded a tolerance of 30% higher or lower than the single value given, and the mean average test will be afforded a tolerance of 20% higher or lower than the single value given.
6.7 The mean total DFT tolerance is assessed individually to each item of the Project. Items which fall outside the mean tolerance average may be brought up to coating requirements provided the item has not been dispatched from the Coating Applicator's warehouse. Once Project components are dispatched from the Coating Applicator's warehouse, they become the sole responsibility of the Client to rectify at the Client's cost.
6.8 The Client or other Vendors are welcome to participate in the QA procedure and recording processes conducted by the Coating Applicator. However, once the Project is dispatched from the Coating Applicator's warehouse, all testing results and coating performance become the sole responsibility of the Client. No further claims against the Coating Applicator will be entertained after dispatch.
6.9 The Coating Applicator derives these tolerance ranges from the fact that all operators are human and spray automation forms no part of the Coating Applicator's production line or paint processes. Coatings are applied to varying shapes, sizes, and materials and are not subject to the controlled conditions afforded to paint supply laboratories or factories.
| SCENARIO | SINGLE POINT TOLERANCE | MEAN AVERAGE TOLERANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Specified range (min/max given) | ±20% of specified range | ±10% of specified range |
| Single total DFT value only | ±30% of specified value | ±20% of specified value |
Example — Specified DFT Range: Min 300µm / Max 400µm. Single point tolerance: Min 240µm / Max 480µm. Mean average tolerance: Min 270µm / Max 440µm.
7.1 Any colour specified for a Project must be provided in writing and carry a recognised paint code with an authorised paint distributor. The Coating Applicator is expressly negated from any liability for colour variance, shade, tone, texture, or gloss level that is not to the satisfaction of the Client where the Client has not provided a specific, recognised paint code in writing.
7.2 The Coating Applicator will not select or choose project colour options unless explicitly instructed in writing by the Client. The Coating Applicator will not be held to account for incorrect or unsatisfactory colour supply or coating where the Client has failed to provide a specific written colour instruction with a recognised paint code.
7.3 Colour matching to existing structures, existing coatings, or colour samples not accompanied by a recognised paint code is undertaken entirely at the Client's risk. The Coating Applicator provides no guarantee of colour match accuracy in such circumstances.
8.1 Any contract the Client has entered into with another Vendor, Sub-Client, or third party does not apply to, and the conditions thereof do not bind, the Coating Applicator. This includes but is not limited to:
The Client agreeing to liquidated damages clauses set out by a Sub-Client or other project Vendor.
The Client agreeing to payment schemes that do not align with the Coating Applicator's payment requirements.
The Client agreeing to project lead times that do not suit protective coating lead times and/or environmental conditions.
The Client withholding payment in order to finance other Vendors ahead of the Coating Applicator.
The Client agreeing to QA or inspection protocols that exceed or conflict with the Coating Applicator's standard QA processes.
8.2 The Coating Applicator is not a party to any contract between the Client and any third party. The Client must not represent to any third party that the Coating Applicator is bound by, or has agreed to, any third-party contract terms.
9.1 QA Documentation will only be made available to the Client following receipt of full payment for the corresponding completed Project. Release of QA Documentation is subject to approval by the Coating Applicator and may incur additional administration fees for document completion, processing, and submission.
9.2 The Coating Applicator holds no liability if the QA Documentation is not in accordance with the Client's QA protocol. The Client must apply in writing to the Coating Applicator before the Project has begun to implement a job-specific QA protocol and recording system. Failure to do so constitutes acceptance of the Coating Applicator's standard QA processes.
9.3 The Coating Applicator will not release QA Documentation until full payment is processed for the Project. QA Documentation is confidential and forms part of the Coating Applicator's intellectual property. The Client receives a non-exclusive licence to use QA Documentation for the specific Project only.
9.4 The release of QA Documentation or any other intellectual property of the Coating Applicator supersedes and is not subject to any requirements set out in the Paint Specification or any contractual agreements the Client is party to.
9.5 Once QA Documentation has been submitted to the Client, it is the Client's sole responsibility to archive and maintain records. The Coating Applicator will not process requests to reproduce or re-supply client records after Project handover. The Coating Applicator is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the Client's failure to maintain records.
10.1 Every Client is afforded the opportunity to inspect the protective coating products nearing the completion of the Project. Whether the Client exercises this opportunity is at the Client's individual discretion. Failure to inspect does not entitle the Client to raise defect claims after the Project has left the Paint Area.
10.2 Once the Project has left the Paint Area, the Client will have no further opportunity to scrutinise, reject, or request changes to the Project. This is an absolute condition and is not subject to exception.
10.3 Projects with several batches or shipments will be inspected on a batch-by-batch basis. Once a batch has left the Paint Area, it has passed the window of opportunity for scrutiny or changes, regardless of the status of other batches.
10.4 If the Client is not personally inspecting the Project, a nominated representative must be formally appointed in writing by the Client before the inspection takes place. This representative must make themselves available for inspection in alignment with the Coating Applicator's production schedule. The Coating Applicator is not obliged to accommodate inspection requests that conflict with production schedules.
10.5 All nominated inspectors must log in and out of the Coating Applicator's site register on each visit to site.
10.6 The inspector must sign and lodge all applicable QA Documentation to confirm approval of completed coatings before the Project leaves the Paint Area.
10.7 If the inspector does not approve the works, they must provide written reasons specifying which requirements of the Paint Specification are not met, with reference to specific clause numbers and measured values. If the inspector's reasons do not adequately reference the Paint Specification requirements, or if the rejection is found to be unsubstantiated, the Coating Applicator reserves the right to charge a Variation for lost productivity and production delays.
10.8 All damage or non-compliant coatings become the sole responsibility of the Client to rectify after the Project has left the Paint Area, at the Client's cost.
10.9 The Coating Applicator extends no tolerances, allowances, or obligations to rectify surface coatings after the Project has left the Paint Area.
The following warranty conditions are absolute. They are not subject to negotiation, variation, or exception unless agreed in writing by the Coating Applicator before the Project commences.
11.1 The Coating Applicator does not provide warranties of any kind. The Coating Applicator is only able to act in conjunction with a Paint Supplier to support the Paint Supplier's warranty services, and only where the conditions set out in these Applicator Supply Terms have been fully satisfied.
11.2 The Coating Applicator will not execute, arrange, procure, finance, or perform any warranty conditions or reworks. The arrangement, procurement, and financing of any warranty reworks is strictly the sole responsibility of the Paint Supplier.
11.3 The Coating Applicator will not support, participate in, or be associated with any warranty claim on any substrate that is likely to move, flex, deflect, or deform in normal service.
11.4 The Coating Applicator will not support any warranty claim on any Project where unqualified personnel have made alterations to the Project after it has left the Paint Area. Only applicators approved in writing by the Paint Supplier may make changes or perform touch-ups. Alterations that void any warranty support include but are not limited to:
Cutting, welding, or grinding the protective coating or substrate
Applying additional coatings, paints, or treatments to the Project
Washing or cleaning the coating with solvents, degreasers, or incompatible cleaners
Marking, writing, or labelling on the coating surface
Mechanical damage, abrasion, or impact to the coating
Exposure to conditions beyond those specified in the Paint Specification
11.5 The Coating Applicator will not support any warranty claim where the Client, Sub-Client, Subsidiary, or any Vendor has failed to comply with the conditions of these Applicator Supply Terms or the Terms and Conditions of Trade.
11.6 The Coating Applicator will not support any warranty claim where the Project has been transported, handled, installed, or maintained in a manner inconsistent with the Paint Supplier's written recommendations.
11.7 The Coating Applicator will not support any warranty claim where the Project has been exposed to environmental conditions, chemical environments, or service conditions beyond those specified in the Paint Specification.
11.8 The Coating Applicator will not support any warranty claim where the Client has failed to provide a specific, written colour code or coating specification before the Project commenced, and the claim relates to colour, appearance, or aesthetic performance.
11.9 QA Documentation processed by the Coating Applicator will form part of a Paint Supplier's warranty only where: (a) full payment for the Project has been received by the Coating Applicator; (b) the QA Documentation has been formally handed over to the Client; and (c) the Project has been carried out in accordance with these Applicator Supply Terms.
11.10 If the Client wishes to amend any of the conditions of this Warranty section, they must submit proposed amendments in writing before the Project has begun. All proposed amendments are subject to written approval by the Coating Applicator and do not take effect unless confirmed in writing. Amendments must also comply with the Coating Applicator's Terms and Conditions of Trade.
12.1 The Coating Applicator is not liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, extreme weather, fire, flood, pandemic, government action, supply chain disruption, industrial action, or power outages.
12.2 If a force majeure event prevents the Coating Applicator from performing, the Coating Applicator will notify the Client as soon as practicable. The Client will pay for all works completed up to the date of the force majeure event.
13.1 If a dispute arises, the Client must provide written notice to the Coating Applicator specifying the nature of the dispute and the remedy sought within 14 days of the event giving rise to the dispute. Failure to provide written notice within 14 days constitutes a waiver of the Client's right to raise the dispute.
13.2 The parties' authorised representatives must meet within 10 Business Days of the written notice to attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith.
13.3 If the dispute is not resolved within 20 Business Days of the initial notice, either party may refer the matter to mediation with a mutually agreed mediator. The costs of mediation will be shared equally unless the mediator determines otherwise.
13.4 Nothing in this clause prevents the Coating Applicator from seeking urgent injunctive relief or pursuing legal proceedings in the courts of New South Wales, Australia.
14.1 These Applicator Supply Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.
14.2 These Applicator Supply Terms, together with the Terms and Conditions of Trade and the accepted Quotation, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings.
14.3 If any provision of these Applicator Supply Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14.4 A party's failure to enforce any provision of these Applicator Supply Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by the waiving party.
14.5 These Applicator Supply Terms may only be amended by written agreement signed by both parties, or as provided in clause 2.2.
Tasman Grit Steel Cleaning Pty Limited — ABN 89 003 673 989 — Copyright 2026. All rights reserved. These terms are subject to the Australian Consumer Law. Nothing in these terms excludes any right or remedy that cannot be excluded under the ACL. For B2B clients, these terms provide the full extent of Tasman Grit's obligations and limitations. | Document Version 3.0 — 26 March 2026.