General Terms and Conditions

§ 1 Application

1. These terms and conditions of sale shall apply exclusively. Differing or contrary terms shall not apply except if expressly agreed upon in writing.
2. These terms and conditions of sale shall also govern all future transactions between the parties and shall also apply if we perform delivery despite our knowledge of differing or contrary terms.

 

§ 2 Product properties

1. All patterns, samples and analysis data provide a non-binding indication of the average quality of the goods. With regard to the great number of possible influences during processing and use, any information given by seller prior to processing by buyer does not free buyer from his obligation to examine and test. Buyer is responsible for insuring that the goods are suitable for buyer's intended purpose and that the product data is sufficient.
2. Certain product properties shall only be considered assured, if seller expressly declares so in writing; seller does not give guarantees of any kind what so ever. Suggestions for use do not imply or contain a guarantee of fitness or suitability for the suggested purpose or use.
3. Buyer is responsible for regulatory compliance and for obtaining any regulatory approvals for the purpose intended by buyer as well as for compliance with rights of any third party. The goods are only intended for the commercial production of candles and shall not be made available to the private end consumer.

 

§ 3 Prices, Payment

1. Prices are ex works, exclusive of the respective statutory VAT. The purchase price is due and payable net within 30 days from the date of the invoice. From the due date default interest in the amount of 8% above the respective base interest rate p. a. shall accrue. We reserve all rights to claim further damages for delay.
2. The purchase price is due and payable net within 30 days from the date of the invoice. From the due date default interest in the amount of 8% above the respective base interest rate p. a. shall accrue. We reserve all rights to claim further damages for delay.

 

§ 4 Offset, Retainer 

The purchaser shall be entitled to offset only insofar as the purchaser's counterclaim is acknowledged, undisputed or assessed in a legally binding judgement. The purchaser is entitled to claim retainer rights only to the extent such rights are based on the same transaction.

 

§ 5 Delivery

1. Delivery is conditioned upon timely and proper performance of all duties of the purchaser. Defences based on non-performance of the contract are reserved.
2. In case of default in acceptance or other breach of duties to cooperate by the purchaser we are entitled to claim any resulting damage including but not limited to additional expenses, if any. Further damages are reserved. In this case, the risk of loss or damage to the goods passes to the purchaser at the time of such default or breach of duty to cooperate.

§ 6 Passing of Risk, Shipment 

If the purchaser demands shipment of the goods the risk of loss or damage to the goods passes to the purchaser upon dispatch.

 

§ 7 Retention of Titlet

1. We retain title to the goods until receipt of all payments in full. In case of breach of contract by the purchaser including, without limitation, default in payment, we are entitled to take possession of the goods.
2. The purchaser shall handle the goods with due care and maintain suitable insurance for the goods.
3. As long as the purchase price has not been completely paid, the purchaser shall immediately inform us in writing if the goods become subject to rights of third persons or other encumbrances.
4. The purchaser may resell goods subject to the above retention of title only in the course of his regular business. For this case, the purchaser hereby assigns all claims arising out of such resale, whether the goods have been processed or not, to us. Notwithstanding our right to claim direct payment the purchaser shall be entitled to receive the payment on the assigned claims. To this end, we agree to not demand payment on the assigned claims to the extent the purchaser complies with all his obligations for payment and does not become subject to an application for insolvency or similar proceedings or to any stay of payments.
5. Insofar as the above securities exceed the secured claim by more than 10%, we are obligated, upon our election, to release such securities upon the purchaser's request.

 

§ 8 Warranty

1. Precondition for any warranty claim of the purchaser is the purchaser's full compliance with all require-ments regarding inspection and objection established by sec. 377 HGB (German Commercial Code). In particular, buyer shall examine the received goods immediately upon taking delivery - if necessary by processing samples - to see if they are properly suitable for the intended purpose. For instance, Buyer shall check colors for the exact shade of color, as different masses of wax can result in different shades of color. Buyer shall also test burning behavior as each color has its own chemical character resulting in different, more or less good burning behavior. Complaints must be notified to seller within two weeks after taking delivery of the goods.
2. Warranty claims shall be time-barred after 12 months of the passage of risk.In case of non-conformity of the goods the purchaser is entitled to alternative performance in the form of subsequent improvement or delivery of conforming goods. If such alternative performance has failed, the purchaser is entitled to reduce the purchase price or to withdraw from the contract.

§ 9 Liability

1. In case of intent or gross negligence on our part or by our agents or assistants in performance we are liable according to the provisions of applicable law; the same applies in case of breach of fundamental contract obligations. To the extent the breach of contract is unintentionally our liability for damages shall be limited to the typically predictable damage
2. Our liability for culpable damage to life, body or health as well as our liability under the Product Liability Act shall remain unaffected.
3. Any liability not expressly provided for above shall be disclaimed.

 

§ 10 Applicable law, Jurisdiction, Translation

1. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (excluding the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods).
2. Place of performance and exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract shall be Saarbrücken, Germany.
3. In case of inconsistency between the German and the English version, the German version of these terms and conditions of sale prevails.