Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery
Schröder Schneidtechnik GmbH
(Effective: January 2025)

I. Scope

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery (hereinafter referred to as “Conditions”) apply to all contracts concluded between Schröder Schneidtechnik GmbH (hereinafter referred to as “Schröder”) and its customers. This includes, in particular, the supply of goods, services, and material cutting.

Deviating or supplementary terms and conditions of the customer shall only apply if Schröder has explicitly confirmed them in writing. The unconditional provision of services by Schröder does not constitute acceptance of such terms.

These Conditions apply exclusively to business relationships with entrepreneurs (§ 14 BGB). Consumers (§ 13 BGB) are excluded. Should a contract with a consumer be mistakenly concluded, the statutory consumer protection provisions shall apply additionally.

The customer is obligated to promptly notify Schröder in writing if the contract relates to a consumer goods purchase (§§ 474 et seq. BGB).

II. Conclusion of Contract

The customer must inform Schröder in writing of any special requirements for the goods prior to the conclusion of the contract, particularly if:

The goods are to be used for a specific purpose or under special conditions,
Public statements or advertising claims are essential for the purchasing decision, or
There is an increased safety or environmental risk.

Customer orders are binding only if submitted in writing. Deviations from Schröder’s offers must be explicitly highlighted.

A contract is concluded solely through Schröder’s written order confirmation. Silence or mere delivery of goods does not constitute acceptance of a contract.

Delivery periods commence only after all documents, approvals, and payments necessary for contract fulfillment have been received by Schröder.

III. Obligations of Schröder

Schröder commits to delivering the goods specified in the order confirmation or performing the contracted work, such as material cutting, properly.

Partial deliveries are permitted as long as they are reasonable for the customer.

Customary deviations or deviations caused by the nature of the materials used are not considered defects.

Unless otherwise agreed, delivery is made at Schröder’s business premises in Gütersloh.

Delays caused by force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, strikes, pandemics, governmental orders) or other unforeseeable circumstances beyond Schröder’s control extend the delivery period appropriately.

IV. Purchase Price and Payment

The purchase price is due upon invoicing, unless otherwise specified in the order confirmation.

Payments must be made in full, without deductions, and free of charges in euros to the account specified in the invoice. The decisive factor is the receipt of payment in Schröder’s account.

Discount deductions are recognized only if explicitly agreed in writing and if all payments are made on time.

The customer may offset claims against Schröder only with undisputed or legally established counterclaims.

V. Warranty for Defects

The customer is obligated to inspect the goods immediately upon receipt for visible defects and to report these in writing within seven calendar days.

If a legitimate defect exists, Schröder has the right to either remedy the defect or provide a replacement delivery.

Claims for damages due to defects are excluded unless Schröder acts with intent or gross negligence.

The limitation period for defect claims is one year from delivery, unless statutory provisions provide for a longer period.

VI. Retention of Title

The delivered goods remain the property of Schröder until full payment of all claims arising from the business relationship.

The customer is obligated to handle the goods with care and protect them from third-party access. In the event of seizure or other interventions, the customer must notify Schröder immediately.

The customer may resell the goods in the ordinary course of business. The resulting claims are hereby assigned to Schröder.

VII. Liability

Schröder is fully liable in cases of intent and gross negligence, as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health.

In cases of simple negligence, Schröder is liable only for breaches of essential contractual obligations. In such cases, liability is limited to foreseeable, typical damages.

Liability for indirect damages, lost profits, or production downtime is excluded unless statutory provisions stipulate otherwise.

VIII. Data Protection

Schröder processes personal data of the customer exclusively in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Information on data processing can be found in Schröder’s privacy policy available on its website.

IX. Final Provisions

The place of performance and jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this contract is Schröder’s business location in Gütersloh.

German law applies exclusively, excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

If any provision of these Conditions is invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

Additional Information

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