General Terms and Conditions of Sale

1. Purpose & scope

Sales relate exclusively to non-regulated products, in accordance with the declared activity: “Import-export, international trade, purchase and sale of all non-regulated products and equipment.” (Original French registered wording: « Import export, commerce international, achat vente de tous produits non réglementés, matériels. ») No dual-use good nor product subject to control is offered.

2. Prices

Prices are expressed in euros, excluding tax, and are understood according to the agreed Incoterm. They include neither customs duties, nor VAT, nor transport costs, unless expressly stated. Offers are valid for the stated period and, failing that, 30 days. Prices may fluctuate according to exchange rates and commodity prices; any variation is confirmed in writing before shipment.

3. Orders

Every order is subject to written confirmation specifying: references, quantities, prices, Incoterm, place and date of delivery, payment and inspection terms. The minimum quantities per reference are those stated at order. No order is firm before the issue of a purchase order or a sales contract.

4. Incoterms

The applicable Incoterm (EXW, FOB, CIF, CIP, DAP, etc.) is determined contract by contract and published according to the current ICC edition. It defines the allocation of costs, risks and formalities between buyer and seller. Failing any stipulation, the sale is deemed concluded “EXW seller's warehouse”, each party bearing its own formalities.

5. Payment

• Deposit: a deposit on order is required for any shipment, unless a credited account applies.
• Documentary payment: on international transactions, settlement may take place by irrevocable letter of credit (LC) or by documentary collection, in accordance with the UCP in force.
• Customer credit: supplier credit may be granted to established accounts, after review (trade-credit rating, credit insurance where applicable).
• Late payment: any delay gives rise to late-payment interest and, where applicable, a fixed recovery indemnity, in accordance with French legislation.
• Retention of title: the goods remain the property of GLOBAL IMPORT EXPORT until full payment of the price.

6. Delivery

Delivery lead times are given as an indication and run from order confirmation and receipt of any deposit. They depend on freight forwarders and port authorities. No delay may give rise to penalties or cancellation, unless agreed in writing, insofar as it results from force majeure or an act attributable to the client.

7. Inspection & quality compliance

The buyer may request, at its own cost unless otherwise agreed, a pre-shipment inspection (quantity, packaging, marking, conformity to specifications). The validated master samples are the reference. Any reservation on conformity must be made in writing within the legal deadlines, with supporting evidence.

8. Transfer of risk & insurance

Unless a contrary Incoterm applies, risks are transferred to the buyer according to the delivery point defined by the Incoterm. Transport insurance is taken out at the client's request. The goods travel at the risk of whoever bears them according to the applicable Incoterm.

9. Liability

GLOBAL IMPORT EXPORT is bound by an obligation of means as regards lead times and execution. Its liability is limited to the amount of the order concerned and excludes indirect damage (loss of business, loss of margin, image). No liability is incurred in the event of force majeure, acts of the authorities, strikes, blockades or logistical hazards.

10. Compliance & regulatory conformity

The products are delivered in conformity with the applicable European regulatory requirements (CE marking, REACH where applicable). The client is responsible for verifying the suitability of the products for the intended use and for compliance with the local regulations of the destination country in the event of re-export.

11. Applicable law & disputes

These GTC are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, an amicable solution will be sought before any legal action. Failing that, the competent courts are those of the jurisdiction of the registered office of GLOBAL IMPORT EXPORT — .

12. Updates

These GTC may be amended at any time. The applicable version is that in force on the date of the order. A complete, signed document is provided on request.