Our goods, even when sold carriage paid, travel at the consignee’s own risk. Any claim not submitted within 10 days of receipt will not be considered.
In accordance with Article 1585 of the French Civil Code, the payment of deposits by the buyer does not imply the transfer of ownership of the goods, which remain our property until full payment has been made.
Failure to pay on the agreed due date will render all outstanding amounts immediately payable, regardless of the agreed method of payment. The defaulting buyer will bear collection costs, a late payment penalty of 1.5% per month, and a 15% surcharge for commercial damages and disruption, in addition to any applicable tax implications, without the need for formal notice.
In the case of payment by draft, the drafts must be returned or accepted within 15 days of their dispatch; failing this, the seller reserves the right to initiate a protest for non-acceptance. Claims regarding the quality of the goods received more than 10 days after dispatch will not be accepted.
Retention of Title Clause – (Law No. 80-335 of May 12, 1980)
It is expressly agreed between the parties that the goods shall remain the property of the seller until full and complete payment has been made.
Ownership shall be transferred to the buyer only on the day full payment is received. Notwithstanding the above, the buyer assumes full responsibility for the goods and any associated risks upon receipt.
In case of non-payment, the return of the goods may be enforced by registered notice, a joint inventory, or a bailiff’s formal demand. The buyer shall not be entitled to oppose such return.
In the event of a dispute, the Commercial Court of Toulon shall have sole jurisdiction, even in the case of multiple defendants or third-party claims.
Placing an order implies full and unconditional acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Dispute – Consumer Mediation
In the event of a dispute between the Client and the company, both parties will endeavor to resolve it amicably (the Client should first submit a written complaint to the professional or, where applicable, to the professional’s Customer Service Department).
If no amicable solution is reached, or if the professional fails to respond within a reasonable period of one (1) month, the consumer client, as defined by Article L.133-4 of the French Consumer Code, may refer the matter free of charge to the competent mediator listed by the Consumer Mediation Evaluation and Control Commission, pursuant to Article L.615-1 of the Consumer Code:
La Société Médiation Professionnelle
www.mediateur-consommation-
24 rue Albert de Mun – 33000 Bordeaux