Terms & Conditions

1 Entry into force and scope

1.1 With effect as of 1 January 2002, all our sales and services as well as the contracts between Eurodyne and its customers are subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions of Sale insofar as they have not been expressly modified by way of written arrangements. Customers own terms do not become a part of the contract and have no effect whatsoever. Insofar as Eurodyne quotations deviate from these Terms and Conditions, the former shall have priority

2 Eurodyne Price List and Quotations

2.1 Our price lists validity is limited in time as set out in the price lists.
2.2 The validity of our quotations is limited to 30 days as from the date of the quotation and in any case by the scope of validity of the relevant price lists.
2.3 Quotations are valid for the addressee only.

3 Prices

3.1 The prices stated by Eurodyne are in £ Sterling.
3.2 The relevant price is the one applicable on the day the order is registered.
3.3 The costs for taxes (incl. VAT), charges and duties of all kinds shall be borne by the customer.

4 Terms of payment, payment deadlines, liability

4.1 Invoices are payable within 30 days as of invoice date, no deductions allowed. Payments made by cheque are not deemed completed until the relevant amount has been credited to our account. Eurodyne does not accept bills of exchange, ‘WIR’ credits or any other unusual means of payment
4.2 Eurodyne may at any time demand advance payment or an irrevocable letter of credit, or insist on other modes of payment.

5 Default and collection

5.1 The customer is in default upon expiry of the payment deadline specified above. Default interest of 6% is due as of this date. We understand and will exercise our statutory rights to interest under the Late Payments of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 if we are not paid according to agreed credit terms.
5.2 In addition, any costs Eurodyne may incur in the reflection of amounts due, including any legal costs, shall be refunded to Eurodyne.
5.3 The customer’s payment default shall moreover entitle Eurodyne to stop all further performance, to withdraw from the contract to demand the return of the supplied products or to immediately collect such products after issuing written notification and to immediately terminate associated contracts without any further formalities, Eurodyne shall also be entitled to claim compensation in this context.

6 Scope of delivery, delivery times, partial deliveries and return of packing materials

6.1 Supplementary technical specifications, assembly, fitting work, intellectual property rights of any kind, environment or any other tests extending beyond the Eurodyne standard tests, certifications, packaging beyond Eurodyne’s standard packaging are not included in the scope of delivery. Any services performed by Eurodyne in these areas will be charged for separately.
6.2 The delivery times we specify are target times and not binding promises. The customer cannot derive any claims whatsoever against Eurodyne from delays or non-delivery no matter what their cause.
6.3 Partial deliveries are permissible they will be invoiced as executed.
6.4 Eurodyne are willing to accept the return of packing materials from its deliveries, any costs incurred in the process shall be borne by the customer.
6.5 Any orders being cancelled, for reasons as stated in clause 6.2 will be subject to a 15% re-stocking charge.

7 Transport, assumption of risk, liability and compliance with control regulations

7.1 The customer is responsible for transport and transport documents, means and routes. Eurodyne will organise the transport at the customer’s request.
7.2 The customer shall provide insurance; Eurodyne will organise appropriate insurance cover at the customer’s request.
7.3 The costs for transport (incl. loading/unloading) and insurance shall be borne by the customer.
7.4 Risk in respect of loss, destruction and damage as well as liability for the products shall be borne by the customer as soon as they have been set aside for transport/despatch. If the products should return to Eurodyne, for any reason whatsoever, risk and liability shall remain with the customer until the products have been unloaded at Eurodyne.
7.5 In all cases, and insofar as not bindingly prescribed by the applicable law, the customer shall be solely responsible for compliance with all export, import, transit and control regulations and formalities.

8 Inspection and notification of defect. 

8.1 The customer shall inspect the products (quality and quantity) at his own expense.
8.2 In case of apparent defects the customer shall notify us within 5 days of receipt of the products (or, in cases where assembly or fitting is effected by or by order of Eurodyne, immediately upon conclusion of such work), in writing and with a detailed description of the defect. The carrier and the forwarder shall also be notified in writing of any transport damage and delivery shortfalls.
8.3 Hidden defects shall be notified in writing immediately after discovery, with a detailed description.
8.4 Should the customer fail to provide due and proper notification of defect, the product shall be deemed approved without reservation.

9 Guarantee (warranty) and liability.

9.1 Eurodyne guarantees that its products are free of material and manufacturing defects as supplied by the manufacturer.9.2 Our guarantee commences on the day of despatch (or, in case of assembly or fitting by or by order of Eurodyne, as of completion of such work) and remains valid for the guarantee period agreed on in the individual contact between Eurodyne and the customer, or If no such guarantee period has been specified, for a period of 12 months for appliances and 3 months for all other products, always subject to the rules as set out below:9.3 The following special provisions apply to the products listed below: The guarantee is valid on the day of despatch only for consumables and utensils such as chemicals, glass, plastics, etc.9.4 Our guarantee is limited, at our discretion, to repair or replacement of the defective products or components, or to refund of the material value of the products or components that were not replaced, Eurodyne is free to provide a replacement product for the repair or replacement period.9.5 Replacement or repair does not cause any extension of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period simply continues until its normal expiry date.9.6 The customer loses any and all claims: a) If the products or their components are not connected, assembled, fitted, installed, used or maintained in a due and proper manner, for the designated purpose and according to the data provided in the operating instructions and/or the test reports (Material Safety Data Sheets) or according to the relevant specifications; b) If the damage was caused by violence (e.g. accident); c) If the products or product components (incl. electronic systems and software) are not adjusted, modified, repaired or maintained by us or by specialists authorised by us; d) If replacement parts other than original parts supplied by Eurodyne are used; e) If serial numbers are changed, deleted or removed.9.7 A customer asserting guarantee claims must prove that the defect was caused by material or manufacturing faults.A customer asserting guarantee claims shall provide Eurodyne with written notification containing the following details: the product and its serial numberthe day of despatch and the nature of the problem. A copy of the original invoice must also be enclosed. Subsequently, the directives issued by Eurodyne in respect of procedures to be applied shall be observed. In addition, the following provisions shall apply:

a) If the product is to be returned to Eurodyne, the customer is responsible for correct and proper packaging; the customer bears the transport risks. Eurodyne, upon request, will organise transport and insurance both ways and will pay the relevant costs as follows: all costs for end customers, half of costs for distribution partners, Should the customer require a special mode of transport (e.g. express shipping) he must pay any additional costs thereby incurred.
b) Eurodyne will not accept products returned without notification of the original invoice number, signed Collection Note and, where applicable, a signed and completed Decontamination Declaration, Should the customer proceed without the required authorisation he shall bear any costs thereby incurred.
c) If the products or product components are contaminated by radioactive, microbiological or any other substances, the customer shall notify Eurodyne accordingly prior to their return, and the affected products or components shall be decontaminated before they are returned, Should the customer fail to duly comply with this requirement, Eurodyne may, at the customer’s expense, send back the products or components to the customer or effect decontamination itself.
9.8 Any further warranty or liability of any nature for any kind of damage (i.e. direct and indirect actual and consequential damage) is – insofar as legally permissible – excluded; this applies also to all cases of force majeure. Eurodyne assumes neither liability for any lack of Year 2000 compliance of its products nor for the suitability of its products for the use envisaged by the customer.

 

10 Orders and returning of erroneously ordered products

10.1 We require the following information for your orders: 1. Customer number (for existing customers): 2. Name of company and responsible officer: 3. Telephone and fax numbers of customer: 4. Order date and order number: 5. Product designations and numbers: 6. Quantities: 7. Prices: 8. Invoice and delivery address: 9. Any supplementary information, e.g. in respect of delivery dates or partial deliveries.
10.2 If it should become apparent that the customer ordered the wrong products, Eurodyne will take such products back if customer’s notification of error is received within 5 calendar days as of receipt of the products (unless perishible), Section 9.8 applies by analogy to the procedure; however, the customer shall be responsible for return transport and insurance cover and shall bear the related expense and risk.  In certain circumstances a re-stocking fee may apply.
10.3 However, the customer cannot return designs or products purpose-built especially for the customer, nor will Eurodyne accept the return of products that are contaminated by radioactive, microbiological or other substances.
10.4 Eurodyne will credit customer’s account with 85% of the invoiced price provided the products are received within 30 calendar days as of date of original despatch from Eurodyne and are in perfect condition and accompanied by the RGA. Number and notification of the original invoice number. The cost of the status inspection shall be borne by the customer.
10.5 Eurodyne will not accept goods ordered in error to be returned for credit under the net value of £15.00

 

11 Intellectual property rights

11.1 All intellectual property rights (such as brands or the company name) remain with Eurodyne.
11.2 The customer must not use Eurodyne’s intellectual property rights without Eurodyne’s prior written consent.
11.3 If third parties should claim infringement of their intellectual property rights by Eurodyne products, the customer shall notify Eurodyne immediately in writing. The customer shall be obliged to assist Eurodyne in defending such claims, to the best of his ability and according to Eurodynes instructions. Eurodyne cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damage the customer may suffer as a result of such alleged or actual infringements.
11.4 Should the customer identify a possible infringement of Eurodyne’s intellectual property rights, the customer shall immediately inform Eurodyne in writing and shall subsequently assist to safeguard Eurodyne’s rights to the best of his ability according to Eurodyne’s instructions.
11.5 The customer guarantees that by manufacturing products according to his designs, technical specifications or instructions, Eurodyne will not be infringing upon any intellectual property rights. The customer assumes full responsibility for any and all consequences arising from any such alleged or actual infringement.

 

12 Confidentiality and Secrecy

12.1 The customer shall maintain strict confidentiality in respect of all details of the customer’s business relationship with Eurodyne as well as in respect of Eurodyne’s business secrets, also after termination of the business relationship. The customer shall impose this obligation also on the company executives, board members and employees as well as on any third parties the company may lawfully consult. In particular, quotations submitted by Eurodyne are also of confidential nature. Any infringement of this obligation will entitle us to claim compensation and to immediately withdraw from the contract.

 

13 Retention of Title

13.1 Eurodyne remains the owner of all products sold until the full purchase price (according to sections 3 to 7) has been received.
13.2 If the products remain at Eurodyne premises, we shall be entitled to have an appropriate entry made in the relevant title retention register.
13.3 If the products are delivered outside of Eurodyne premises, reservation of ownership is subject to the legal provisions at their destination.
13.4 If an Invoiced amount is due but not fully paid, Eurodyne shall be entitled to demand the return of all products supplied on this invoice, or to collect such products, whereby the customer shall not hold any claims whatsoever.
13.5 If Eurodyne asserts its ownership rights and demands the return of or collects the products, Eurodyne will be entitled to any part payment the customer may already have made for the products as a penalty.

 

14 Miscellaneous provisions

14.1 The customer shall not set off his own claims on Eurodyne against Eurodyne’s claims on the customer.
14.2 The customer shall not assign his claims against Eurodyne to third parties.
14.3 Eurodyne may use the services of third parties in the performance of its obligations.
14.4 Eurodyne may amend these Terms and Conditions of Sale at any time.
14.5 All legal relationships between Eurodyne and the customer are subject to British Law.

The ordinary courts at the domicile of Eurodyne shall exclusively be competent for the settlement of any disputes between the customer and Eurodyne. Eurodyne shall, however, be entitled to initiate legal action against the customer at any other competent court.