Payment Terms

Last updated: June 2026

This Payment Terms page provides general information for visitors, buyers, distributors, retailers, academies, private label customers, and export clients of Lords Sports ("we", "our", "us").

Lords Sports manufactures mixed martial arts, karate, boxing, and combat sports equipment for domestic and international B2B buyers. Final payment terms may vary by product category, order value, customization, buyer location, shipping method, and the commercial terms agreed for a specific order.

Overview

Payment terms are confirmed separately for each enquiry, quotation, sample request, purchase order, invoice, or supply agreement. Information on this website is provided for general guidance and does not replace the terms stated in a written quotation or invoice.

For custom manufacturing, OEM, private label, export, and bulk B2B orders, payment terms should be agreed before production planning, artwork approval, raw material allocation, or dispatch.

Accepted Methods

Depending on the order and buyer location, accepted payment methods may include bank transfer, T/T wire transfer, letter of credit (L/C), Western Union, PayPal, or other mutually agreed methods.

Availability of a payment method may depend on order value, destination country, buyer profile, banking requirements, and the nature of the transaction. We may request payment confirmation or bank advice before proceeding with production or dispatch.

Quotations

Prices shared by Lords Sports are typically based on product specifications, quantity, materials, branding requirements, packaging, lead time, freight terms, and currency. A quotation is valid only for the period stated on it, or for a reasonable period if no validity date is mentioned.

Prices may change due to raw material costs, exchange rate changes, freight charges, taxes, packaging changes, buyer-requested modifications, or other commercial factors before final order confirmation.

Advance Payments

Bulk orders, custom products, private label goods, and export consignments usually require an advance payment or deposit before production begins. The balance payment schedule will be confirmed in the quotation, proforma invoice, purchase order, or invoice.

Production lead time is generally counted from the date payment is received and all required specifications, artwork, labels, packaging details, and approvals are complete. For many export orders, typical lead time may be around 15-20 days from deposit confirmation, depending on order size and customization.

Samples

Samples may be available on request for buyers who want to review product quality, sizing, materials, workmanship, or branding before placing a larger order. Sample charges, courier charges, and sample timelines will be communicated separately.

Sample payments are usually required before sample production or dispatch. If a sample cost is adjustable against a future bulk order, that adjustment must be confirmed in writing before the sample is ordered.

Domestic Payments

For buyers within India, payment terms may include advance payment, balance before dispatch, bank transfer, or other agreed domestic payment arrangements. Applicable GST, freight, insurance, packing, handling, and other charges will be shown or communicated as part of the commercial documents.

Dispatch within India may be held until due payments are received, payment confirmation is verified, and any required billing or shipping information is complete.

International Payments

For international clients, payment terms may include T/T wire transfer, L/C, Western Union, PayPal, or another agreed method. Trade terms may be quoted as FOB, C&F, CIF, ex-works, courier delivery, or another mutually agreed arrangement.

Bank charges, intermediary bank fees, currency conversion fees, payment platform fees, and destination country charges are generally the buyer's responsibility unless agreed otherwise in writing. International orders may require payment clearance before export documentation, freight booking, or dispatch.

Taxes and Charges

Taxes, duties, customs charges, import fees, local delivery fees, storage fees, inspection charges, and destination charges may apply depending on the order and delivery location. Unless expressly included in the quotation or invoice, such charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Buyers are responsible for providing accurate billing details, shipping details, tax identification details, import information, and any documents needed for domestic or international compliance.

Production and Dispatch

Production, packing, and dispatch may be paused or delayed if payment is incomplete, payment confirmation is pending, artwork or specifications are not approved, or required documents are missing.

Ownership, risk transfer, and freight responsibility depend on the agreed commercial terms for the order. These details should be checked in the quotation, invoice, shipping policy, and written order communication.

Refunds and Adjustments

Payments for custom manufacturing, private label goods, special materials, samples, artwork, packaging, or confirmed production may be non-refundable once work has started or costs have been incurred.

Any refund, credit note, replacement, or adjustment will be reviewed case by case based on the order status, agreed specifications, inspection findings, production stage, and applicable commercial terms.

Contact Us

For payment questions, quotations, sample costs, or export trade terms, please reach out via our Contact page. You may also refer to our Export page for additional information about international trade with Lords Sports.