Legal Notice & Disclaimer

Last updated: August 2026

This website is operated by GWE Industrial. References to “GWE Industrial”, “we”, “us” and “our” throughout this website refer to the operator of GWE Industrial.

This Legal Notice and Disclaimer applies to your use of this website and to information presented on the website. Product purchases are also subject to our applicable Terms & Conditions, Shipping & Delivery Policy, Returns Policy and Warranty Policy.

1. Independent Supplier

GWE Industrial is an independent supplier of industrial automation, electrical, control and maintenance equipment.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, GWE Industrial is not an authorised distributor, authorised dealer, representative, agent or affiliate of the manufacturers whose products are displayed, referenced or sold on this website.

The sale of a genuine branded product by GWE Industrial does not imply any sponsorship, approval, endorsement, affiliation or authorised distribution relationship with the original manufacturer.

2. Manufacturer Names and Trademarks

All manufacturer names, product names, model numbers, part numbers, logos, trademarks, service marks and registered trademarks displayed on this website are the property of their respective owners.

Names such as Siemens, SIMATIC, ABB, Schneider Electric, Modicon, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron, Beckhoff, Danfoss, Bently Nevada and other third-party brands are used for the purpose of product identification, description and compatibility reference only.

Use of a manufacturer's name or trademark on this website does not indicate that GWE Industrial is associated with, endorsed by or authorised by that manufacturer.

GWE Industrial retains all rights in its own business name, branding, original website content, photographs and other materials created by or for GWE Industrial.

3. Product Condition

Products offered by GWE Industrial may include New, New Surplus, Surplus, Refurbished, Used, Tested or other condition classifications, as stated on the relevant product page, quotation or invoice.

Where a product is described as refurbished, used or surplus, reasonable signs of previous installation, handling, storage or cosmetic wear may be present.

Refurbished or used products may have been inspected, cleaned, tested, repaired or restored as appropriate before sale. Unless expressly stated otherwise, such products should not be assumed to have been refurbished, tested or certified by the original manufacturer.

The applicable condition description shown on the individual product listing or quotation should be reviewed before purchase.

4. Product Photographs

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate product photographs.

Unless expressly stated as a representative image, photographs are intended to illustrate the product being offered. However, variations may occur in firmware revision, hardware revision, production date, label design, enclosure colour, accessories, packaging or minor cosmetic details.

For refurbished, used or surplus inventory, the appearance of an individual unit may differ from a manufacturer catalogue photograph.

Where the exact physical condition, revision or appearance is critical to your purchase, please contact GWE Industrial before ordering and request photographs of the actual stocked unit.

5. Part Numbers and Product Information

Industrial products can have multiple revisions, replacements, superseded numbers and regional variants.

Customers are responsible for verifying the manufacturer part number / MPN, required revision, electrical specifications, communication protocol, firmware, hardware version, mounting requirements and compatibility before ordering.

GWE Industrial makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate descriptions and technical information, but information may contain errors or omissions and manufacturers may change technical specifications without notice.

In the event of a conflict between a general product description and the manufacturer's exact part number shown on the product, quotation or invoice, customers should contact us for clarification before installation or use.

6. Compatibility and Application

A product being physically or electrically similar to another product does not necessarily mean it is interchangeable or compatible.

Compatibility may depend on matters including system architecture, PLC or DCS configuration, firmware, software version, hardware revision, network configuration, licences, safety requirements and manufacturer-specific engineering requirements.

Unless we expressly provide written application engineering advice for a specific installation, GWE Industrial does not warrant that a product is suitable for a customer's particular machine, process, control system or application solely because the part number appears similar to an existing component.

Customers should verify compatibility using appropriate technical documentation or qualified engineering personnel before installation.

7. Installation and Safety

Industrial electrical and automation equipment should only be installed, commissioned, modified, tested and maintained by appropriately qualified personnel and in accordance with applicable manufacturer instructions, electrical standards, workplace safety requirements and local laws.

Industrial equipment may operate at hazardous voltages or control machinery capable of causing serious injury, death or property damage if incorrectly selected, installed or configured.

GWE Industrial is a supplier of equipment and does not assume responsibility for unsafe installation, incorrect system configuration, unauthorised modification, misuse or operation outside the manufacturer's intended specifications.

8. Safety-Critical Applications

Unless specifically agreed in writing, products supplied by GWE Industrial should not be assumed to be suitable for safety-critical, emergency shutdown, life-support, aviation, medical, nuclear or other applications in which product failure could create an unacceptable risk to life, health, property or the environment.

The customer is responsible for undertaking appropriate engineering, functional safety and risk assessments before using any product in a safety-related application.

9. Pricing and Availability

Prices, stock availability and lead times shown on this website may change without notice.

A product shown as available may become unavailable before an order is processed due to inventory changes, simultaneous orders, inspection results or other circumstances.

GWE Industrial reserves the right to correct genuine pricing, typographical, technical or inventory errors and, where appropriate, contact the customer before accepting or fulfilling an affected order.

Nothing in this section limits rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

10. Quotations

Unless otherwise stated in writing, quotations are subject to stock availability and the validity period stated in the quotation.

Freight, taxes, customs duties, import VAT/GST, insurance, special packaging and other charges are included only where specifically stated.

Technical descriptions provided in quotations should be read together with the manufacturer's part number and specified product condition.

11. International Orders and Import Compliance

International customers are responsible for confirming that the products they purchase may legally be imported, installed and used in the destination country.

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, international shipments are supplied in accordance with the delivery terms stated in our Shipping & Delivery Policy.

Customs duties, import VAT/GST, brokerage charges, clearance costs, permits and other destination-country charges may be payable by the importer and are not included unless expressly stated otherwise.

GWE Industrial will not knowingly falsify customs values, product descriptions, country-of-origin information or commercial documentation for the purpose of avoiding duties, taxes or regulatory requirements.

12. Export and Regulatory Restrictions

Supply of certain products or shipments may be subject to Australian or international export controls, sanctions, trade restrictions or other regulatory requirements.

GWE Industrial reserves the right to decline, suspend or cancel a transaction where completing the transaction may breach applicable law, sanctions, export controls or carrier restrictions.

Customers must not purchase products from GWE Industrial for unlawful use, prohibited destinations or prohibited end users.

13. Third-Party Technical Information and Links

This website may refer or link to manufacturer documentation, manuals, datasheets, software, external websites or other third-party information.

Such information remains under the control of the relevant third party. GWE Industrial is not responsible for changes, errors, omissions, availability or content on third-party websites.

Customers should refer to current official manufacturer documentation where technical accuracy is critical.

14. Website Availability

We endeavour to keep this website available and accurate, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the website will always be free from technical errors, malicious software, outages or other interruptions outside our reasonable control.

We may modify, suspend or remove website content without prior notice.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, GWE Industrial is not liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising solely from reliance on general website information, improper product selection, unauthorised modification, improper installation, misuse or use contrary to manufacturer instructions.

Any limitation or exclusion of liability in our website policies applies only to the extent permitted by law.

Nothing in this Legal Notice, our Terms & Conditions, Warranty Policy or any other GWE Industrial policy excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including rights that may arise under the Australian Consumer Law.

Australian Consumer Law includes statutory guarantees relating to matters such as acceptable quality, fitness for disclosed purpose and correspondence with description, and businesses cannot contract out of applicable consumer guarantees.

16. GWE Industrial Warranty

Where a product is advertised with a GWE Industrial warranty, that warranty is provided by GWE Industrial and should not be interpreted as an original manufacturer's warranty unless expressly stated otherwise.

The applicable warranty period, coverage, exclusions and claim procedure are governed by the GWE Industrial Warranty Policy applicable to that product.

Any GWE Industrial warranty operates in addition to rights and remedies that may apply under mandatory law. Under Australian Consumer Law, an express or voluntary warranty does not replace applicable statutory consumer guarantees.

17. Intellectual Property

Except for third-party trademarks, manufacturer materials and other third-party intellectual property, website design, original written content, GWE Industrial branding and original photographs created by or for GWE Industrial are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No GWE Industrial material may be reproduced for commercial purposes without prior permission, except where permitted by law.

18. Changes to This Legal Notice

GWE Industrial may update this Legal Notice from time to time to reflect changes to our business, website, products or legal requirements.

The version displayed on this page at the time of use will apply to that use of the website.

19. Governing Law

Except where mandatory laws require otherwise, this Legal Notice and the use of this website are governed by the laws applicable in the State or Territory of Australia in which GWE Industrial operates.

Nothing in this clause is intended to deprive a consumer of protections that cannot lawfully be excluded.

20. Contact

Questions concerning this Legal Notice, product identification, warranty status or the relationship between GWE Industrial and a manufacturer can be directed to:

GWE Industrial