It offers security
With general terms and conditions, you exclude or limit risks. That gives security. And by declaring your general terms and conditions applicable, you save time. You don't have to renegotiate your delivery terms, payment terms and guarantee terms every time.
What things you can take care of
What you include in the general terms and conditions is up to you - within the legal rules. What is important is that the conditions are in line with the nature and activities of your organisation. The conditions should cover those risks that may arise in practice. In short, it is tailor-made. Things that are usually regulated in it are the following.
- Quote
Validity period, non-binding or not; - Transport
Responsibility towards finance, insurance and import duties; - Delivery time
Times and what applies in unforeseen circumstances; - Payment
Within what period, collection, interest and costs; - Retention of title
In what cases, under what conditions; - Warranty
Which ones, when and deadlines; - Settlement of problems/complaints
Description procedure; - Liability
Who is liable for what and why, compensation.
We always recommend having general terms and conditions drafted by a lawyer. This lawyer can also advise you on how to declare the terms and conditions applicable. If this is not done properly, you will not be able to rely on them should the need arise.
Free check
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