Source: https://www.class5photonics.com/terms--conditions.html
Timestamp: 2019-08-24 02:29:47
Document Index: 755952169

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 14', '§ 433', '§ 126', '§ 126', '§ 478', '§ 377', '§ 13', '§ 14']

Terms & Conditions - Class 5 Photonics v201905
(1) The present General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Service (hereinafter referred to as “GTCS”) shall apply to all our business relations with our customers (hereinafter referred to as the “Buyer” or “Client”). The GTCS shall only apply if the Buyer/Client is an entrepreneur (§ 14 of the German Civil Code (German: Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) (BGB)), a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law.
(2) The GTCS shall in particular apply to contracts concerning the sale and/or the delivery of movable objects (hereinafter also: “goods“), regardless of whether we produce the goods ourselves or purchase them from suppliers (§§ 433, 651 BGB) and for our services.
(4) Any individual agreements reached with the Buyer in the individual case (including collateral agreements, supplements and changes) shall always take priority over these GTCS. The content of such agreements shall be subject to a written contract or the written confirmation. Furthermore, the price lists shall take priority over these GTCS.
(5) Any legally relevant declarations and notices which are to be made or given by the Buyer vis-à-vis us after conclusion of contract (e.g. fixing of time-limits, notices of defects, declaration of cancellation or reduction) must be made or given in text form in order to be effective (§ 126 b BGB). In so far as these GTCS mention that the legally relevant declarations or notices must be made or given in writing, the text form pursuant to § 126 b BGB shall suffice.
(1) The delivery deadline is individually stipulated or indicated by us when accepting the order. If this is not the case, the delivery period is approximately six to nine months from conclusion of contract.
(1) Delivery is ex works, which is also the place of performance. At the Buyer’s request and expense, the goods will be sent to a different location (sale to destination according to buyer's instructions). (“Versendungskauf“). In the absence of any agreement otherwise, we are entitled to decide the method of transport (in particular the transport company, route and packaging).
(3) If the Buyer is in default of acceptance, culpably breaches other duties to cooperate or delays delivery for reasons for which the Buyer is responsible, then we are entitled to demand compensation of the damage thereby caused, including any extra expenses (e.g. storage costs). In that case, we calculate a lump-sum compensation in the amount of EUR 200.00 per calendar week, as long as the lump-sum compensation is not obviously unreasonable, starting from the delivery deadline or - in absence of a delivery deadline - a notification regarding the readiness of shipment of the goods. Proof of greater damage and our legal claims (in particular the compensation of additional expenditures, appropriate reimbursement, termination) shall remain unaffected; the lump sum, however, is to be offset against further monetary claims. The Buyer retains the right to prove that we did not suffer any damage, or that the damage amounts to considerably less that the foregoing lump sum.
(2) In the case of sale to destination according to Buyer’s instructions (Section 4 (1)) the Buyer shall bear the transport costs ex warehouse location plus the cost of any transport insurance requested by the Buyer. Any customs clearance or customs duties, fees, taxes and other public charges are for the Buyer's account. All packaging materials and all other packaging in accordance with the Packaging Regulations (“Verpackungsverordnung”) are non-returnable and shall become the Buyer's property.
(3) The purchase price is due and payable within 14 days from invoice date and delivery or acceptance of the goods, unless otherwise agreed in the individual case. In the case of contracts with a delivery value of more than EUR 10,000 we shall, however, be entitled to demand a down payment of the purchase price. Unless otherwise agreed the following payment milestones are demanded:
50% of the purchase price after order confirmation and invoice
40% after successful commissioning at the site of Class 5 Photonics (Hamburg, Germany) against acceptance protocol and invoice
10% after delivery, installation and successful commissioning at buyer’s site, final acceptance protocol and invoice.
The milestone payments are due and payable within 14 days of invoice date.
(3) In the event of contract-breaching behaviour by the Buyer, in particular failure to pay the due purchase price, we shall be entitled according to the statutory provisions to withdraw from the contract and to reclaim the goods on the basis of the retention of title and the withdrawal. If the Buyer does not pay the due purchase price, we shall only assert these rights if we have previously set the Buyer an appropriate time limit for payment without result, or if such a time limitis superfluous according to the statutory provisions.
(4) The Buyer is authorised to sell and/or process the goods subject to retention of title in the ordinary course of business. In this case the following terms shall also apply.
c) The Buyer shall remain authorised to collect the claim in addition to ourselves. We undertake not to collect the claim provided the Buyer fulfils his payment obligations towards us, is not in default of payment, no application for for insolvency proceedings is filed and his ability to pay is not otherwise impaired. However, if this is the case, we may request that the Buyer gives us details of the assigned claims and the debtors, provides all the information necessary for the collection, hands over the relevant documents and notifies the debtors (third parties) of the assignment.
(1) Unless otherwise provided in this document, the Buyer’s rights in the event of defects of quality and legal imperfections in title (including incorrect and short shipments and incorrect installation or defective installation instructions) shall be governed by the statutory provisions. Statutory provisions for final delivery of the goods to a consumer shall remain unaffected in all cases (suppliers’ recourse according to §§ 478, 479 BGB).
(2) The primary basis of our liability for defects is the agreement made concerning the quality of the goods. As the agreement concerning the quality of the goods shall be deemed all product descriptions (including those of the manufacturer) that were ceded to the Buyer prior to his order, or that were included in the contract as were these GTCSs.
(4) The Buyer's warranty claims presuppose him to have fulfilled his statutory obligations of examination and notification (§§ 377 and 381 BGB). If a defect is discovered during the examination or subsequently, notice thereof must be given to us immediately in writing. Notification is considered to be immediate if given within two weeks, whereby the time shall be deemed observed if the notification is sent in time. Irrespective of the above mentioned obligation of examination and notification, the Buyer shall notify obvious defects (including incorrect and short delivery) within two weeks after delivery; the time shall be deemed observed if the notification is sent in time. Notification must be given in writing. If the Buyer fails to fulfil his statutory obligation of examination and notification as stipulated above, our liability for defects not notified shall be excluded.
(7) The Buyer shall allow us the necessary time and opportunity for due subsequent performance and shall, in particular provide the rejected goods for testing purposes. In the case of a replacement delivery, the Buyer shall return the defective goods to us in accordance with the statutory provisions. The subsequent performance does not include the removal of the defective goods or the reinstallation if we were not originally obligated for the installation.
(8) The expenses necessary in connection with examination and subsequent performance, in particular as regards transport, travel, labour and materials (not: removal and installation costs), shall be to our account if a defect actually exists. If it turns out, however, that the Buyer's request to have the defect corrected is unjustified, we reserve the right to demand reimbursement of the resulting expenses from the Buyer.
(9) In urgent cases, e.g. if operational safety is jeopardised or for the avoidance of disproportionate damage, the Buyer may remedy the defect himself and claim reimbursement by us of the objectively necessary expenses incurred. We shall be notified of such an event without delay, if possible beforehand. The right of self-remedy shall not apply if we would have been entitled to refuse corresponding subsequent performance in accordance to the statutory provisions.
(10) If subsequent performance is unsuccessful or a deadline to be set by the Buyer for subsequent performance has elapsed without result or may be dispensed with according to the statutory provisions, the Buyer may withdraw from the purchase agreement or reduce the purchase price. Insignificant defects however do not constitute a right to withdrawal.
(11) The Buyer can only claim compensation or reimbursement of expenses incurred in vain as provided in Section 8; otherwise such claims are excluded.
(2) We shall be liable for damages – on whatever legal ground – in the case of intent and gross negligence. In the case of simple negligence, we shall only be liable
(4) The above provisions shall also apply for the benefit of our employees, vicarious agents, representatives and other assistants.
(2) If the Buyer already has individual components of a complete system, we will certainly offer the Buyer the integration of existing components with a complete system subject to a charge. If the integration is not carried out by us, a warranty according to these GTCS is only given on the individual components and not on a functioning complete system.
(1) Concerning providing Services the following provisions shall apply: The subject-matter of the order is the agreed service and not a certain outcome. We offer installation and putting into service of laser systems as well as technical support and training with regard to these systems. Furthermore, we offer our own personnel for the operation of the systems.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed in writing in the individual case, “technical support” only comprises repair of the laser systems, or if possible support Client in attempting to localise technical problems or connection errors. The replacement of resources does not belong to the extent of repair.
(c) Unless otherwise agreed in writing in the individual case, “training” only comprises training of the Client’s personnel with regard to the operation of the laser systems.
(d) Unless otherwise agreed in writing in the individual case, our personnel will only be assigned to operate the laser systems. Our personnel shall not be obliged to carry out any other activities.
(2) In the case of longer-term projects, we will reserve the right to exchange our personnel every 2 weeks. The costs incurred in connection therewith shall be borne by the Client.
(3) Unless otherwise agreed in writing in the individual case,
(c) any and all waiting, transit and travel times of our employees are to be remunerated by the Client and shall be deemed to be working time. The daily rates also have to be paid if the Services cannot be provided through no fault of us, but we have offered our Services as agreed by contract. This is the case, for example, when the lasers/equipment to be installed or operated by us is not ready for operation and use thereof is delayed as a result.
(4) In addition, incidental expenses are to be reimbursed according to expenditure and upon submission of proof. For the extra administrative effort an expense allowance of 5% of the costs incurred and paid is generally charged on all incidental expenses paid for the Client (e.g. for trips, visa, out-of-pocket expenses, delivery expenses, board and lodging) and invoiced additionally to the Client, unless the offer expressly points out in writing that such costs are costs within the limits of an all-inclusive offer.
(5) Agreed all-inclusive prices only include the services expressly stated in the offer. Any additional costs which become necessary through no fault of us will be charged separately.
(6) Charges and costs relating to compliance with official requirements at the place of performance (training, installation, technical support) shall be borne by the Client. If we pay such charges and costs for the Client, we shall be reimbursed immediately for such charges and costs upon submission of proof plus an expense allowance of 5%.
(7) Times during which a Client wishes to order Services at short notice and ensure availability of the Service at short notice (standby times) will be charged at 70% of the usual remuneration according to the service price list, unless otherwise agreed in the individual case.
(a) to provide us with all the information and items available to it, in so far as this is necessary for performance of the contract;
(b) to give us unrestricted access to the lasers/equipment/laboratories in relation to which the Services are to be provided or to premises on which the equipment is located during the usual business hours;
(c) to notify us immediately of any change of its business address or the work location/place of training and/or the conditions of use of the lasers/equipment in relation to which the Services are to be provided;
(8) Our employees assigned to render the Service will be chosen by us. The Client will only have a right to provision of services by a certain employee if this has expressly been agreed. The naming of a project manager or contact person in the text of the offer does not meet these requirements. The Client shall not be entitled to give any instructions (Weisungsrecht) to the employees assigned by us.
(9) Times for performance will be extended by the period of time during which we are prevented from providing services or effecting performance owing to circumstances beyond our control as well as by a reasonable start-up period after the end of the impediment. Said times shall also be deemed to be extended by the period of time during which, in violation of the contract, the Client fails to fulfil any of its duties to cooperate, e.g. if the Client fails to provide information, give access or make employees available.
(10) If the parties to the contract subsequently agree other or additional services which have an effect on the agreed times, such times shall be extended by a reasonable period of time.
(11) Unless otherwise agreed in writing in the individual case, place of performance for all Services rendered by us shall be the Client’s registered office. If training takes place or Services are rendered at the Client’s place of business, the Client shall provide appropriate premises and technical equipment after consultation with us. If training takes place or Services are rendered elsewhere, the Client shall rent the premises at its own expense and make the required technical equipment or laboratory places available on the spot.
(12) If the Client rescinds the contract in writing up to two weeks before the first day of the ordered Services, no remuneration for the ordered Services will be charged to the Client. If concrete costs have already been incurred at that point in time, such concrete costs are to be reimbursed upon submission of proof. A written notice of rescission which we receive later than two weeks before the first day of the ordered Services will result in the obligation to pay 50% of the contractually agreed amount for a maximum of one week of the ordered time. A written notice of rescission which we receive less than one week before the first day of the ordered Services will result in the obligation to pay 75% of the contractually agreed amount for a maximum of one week of the ordered time.
The Client shall be free to prove that less damage or no damage has occurred.
§ 13 Export Restrictions
§ 14 Disposal of Waste Electrical Equipment
(2) If the Buyer is a merchant within the meaning of the German Commercial Code, a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law, the exclusive – also international – place of jurisdiction for all disputes directly or indirectly arising out of the contractual relationship shall be our place of business in Hamburg, Germany. However, we shall also be entitled to bring a claim at the Buyer’s place of general jurisdiction.