GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RE-LOCK b.v.
Located at Terborgseweg 156, Doetinchem, the Netherlands
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Agreements with RE-LOCK b.v. (hereinafter referred to as "RE-LOCK") are established through our order confirmation, written or verbal acceptance of our offers, or through the execution of a concluded agreement.
- All agreements are subject to the following terms in this order of precedence:
a. Provisions specific to the agreement;
b. Part II or III of these general terms, depending on the nature of the agreement;
c. The general provisions in these terms and conditions.
In case of conflicting provisions, the one listed first in the previous paragraph prevails. - If the counterparty fails to fulfill its obligations, RE-LOCK may suspend its performance until the counterparty complies.
- RE-LOCK may always offset claims against the counterparty or its affiliates.
- The counterparty and its affiliates are not entitled to offset claims against RE-LOCK.
- All disputes will be exclusively resolved by the District Court of Arnhem unless within the jurisdiction of the subdistrict court. RE-LOCK may alternatively bring the case to a court with standard jurisdiction.
- All agreements are governed by Dutch law as applicable to the European Netherlands.
- Both parties establish their domicile at their principal place of business until notified otherwise in writing.
- In cases involving multiple counterparties, each is jointly and severally liable for all obligations under the agreement.
II. GENERAL PURCHASING CONDITIONS
- These purchase terms take precedence over the seller’s terms unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
B. If delivered goods/services do not match agreed quantities, RE-LOCK may adjust the invoice, return items, or dissolve the agreement at the supplier’s cost.
C. Over-deliveries are not accepted.
D. Delivered goods/services must meet RE-LOCK specifications. Non-conforming items must be replaced or refunded within 8 days.
E. Goods/services must be delivered by the specified date. Late delivery places the supplier in default without notice.
F. RE-LOCK may dissolve the agreement if the supplier fails to meet obligations, becomes insolvent, or transfers the business.
G. Faulty goods/services under warranty must be repaired or replaced at the supplier’s cost. The warranty restarts after repairs.
H. The supplier indemnifies RE-LOCK against third-party claims related to defects, non-compliance, or IP infringements.
I. Models, molds, and materials provided by RE-LOCK or created for RE-LOCK remain its property and must not be shared without permission.
J. Agreements with RE-LOCK are confidential and may not be used for publicity.
K. Late payment does not entitle the supplier to dissolve the agreement.
III. GENERAL SALES AND DELIVERY TERMS
- RE-LOCK’s offers are non-binding. Accepted offers may be withdrawn within 8 days.
- Delivery times are indicative and not binding.
- Deliveries are made "ex-works" per Incoterms 2000 unless agreed otherwise. Risk transfers upon delivery.
- Documents provided with quotes or offers remain RE-LOCK’s property and must not be used by third parties without permission.
- Force majeure suspends obligations without liability for damages. Temporary force majeure does not allow the counterparty to terminate the agreement.
- Force majeure includes events such as war, natural disasters, and supplier delays.
- RE-LOCK guarantees delivered goods/services for one year. Complaints about visible defects must be reported within 8 days. RE-LOCK may choose to repair, replace, or refund the defective item.
- Liability is limited to warranty obligations. Consequential damages and third-party claims are excluded unless due to gross negligence or intent.
- Ownership remains with RE-LOCK until full payment is made. The counterparty may not encumber or transfer goods until obligations are met.
- Payments are due within 14 days of invoice. Late payments incur interest at the statutory rate plus 3%.
- Legal and extrajudicial costs for collecting payments are charged to the counterparty at a minimum of €250 or 15% of the owed amount.
- RE-LOCK may require advance payment or security at any time.
- Complaints about invoices must be made in writing within 8 days.
- If the counterparty cancels an agreement, a penalty of 25% of the contract amount applies, without prejudice to RE-LOCK’s right to claim damages.