Terms and Conditions

General terms and Conditions of Fidlock GmbH for use among merchants (B2B)

General terms and conditions for purchase and supply contracts of Fidlock GmbH for use among merchants (B2B) about closure and coupling systems (components). In the case of complete products (end-user products), which remain unchanged for end customers (consumers), separate General Terms and Conditions apply.

1. General

1.1 The following general terms and conditions apply for all contracts, particularly for contracts for the sale and supply of goods, samples and test or productions tools (hereinafter referred to as "goods") as well as services developments.

1.2 With the placing of an order, the Ordering Party agrees to these general terms and conditions. All deliveries and services are subject to these general terms and conditions, unless expressly agreed in text form.

1.3 Those general terms and conditions apply to all future transactions without having to be incorporated again

1.4 Fidlock GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "Fidlock") is entitled at any time to modify or supplement the general terms and conditions, price lists and performance descriptions. Changes will be communicated to the Ordering Party by mail or by e-mail. If the client does not object to any such amendments in text form within six weeks of receiving the amendment notification, the amendments shall be deemed to be approved and shall also be effective for existing contractual relationships.

1.5 The Ordering Party's general terms and conditions are only binding when they are agreed in writing. References of the Ordering Party to its general terms and conditions are hereby expressly excluded. Oral promises and agreements are only binding upon their written confirmation. Any amendments or deviations to the provisions of these general terms and conditions require text form.

1.6 When Incoterms are used the version of 2010 applies.

1.7 The Ordering Party may assign claims from the contract only with the prior written consent of Fidlock.

2. Contract Formation

2.1 The offers of Fidlock are to be understood as revocable invitations to enter into a contract. A contract arises only when Fidlock accepts the offer of the Ordering Party by way of a confirmation in text form or execution of the order or performs fulfillments

2.2 Fidlock is only bound to offers made at least in text form. Unless a different period is stated in the offer, an offer of Fidlock is valid for 14 days after its date of issue.

2.3 In offers and order confirmations, stated dates are only valid in connection with the detailed and agreed obligations of the Ordering Party, including but not limited to the timely and complete release of patterns and/or specification sheets or samples for serial production as well as the receipt of prepayments agreed upon in advance. The obligation to cooperate also applies to the services of third parties, which the client uses to fulfill its obligations. Delays or changes in product requirements or contractual terms for which the Ordering Party is responsible, shall cancel the dates previously stated.

2.4 Fidlock is entitled to rescind the contract without compensating the Ordering Party if the performance of the contract by Fidlock is made impossible by force majeure. Other legal grounds for withdrawal remain unaffected.

2.5 A right of rescission of the Ordering Party on account of deterioration of assets of Fidlock after the conclusion of the contract is excluded.