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General Terms of Sale
Article 1 - Purpose
The general terms of sale described below set forth the rights and obligations of the company SID SA and the customer purchasing goods from SID SA.
By purchasing goods from SID SA, you are accepting these general terms of sale.
Sales are reserved for professional customers who are registered with a Trade or Business Register.
Article 2 - Price
The prices are those in force on the day the order is placed. They are expressed in euros, excusive of VAT. The final amount will include the VAT and applicable shipping costs on the order date.
The minimum order is 500 € worth of merchandise exclusive of VAT. The shipping costs depend on the weight and the delivery address.
SID SA reserves the right to change its prices at any time. However, the merchandise ordered will be invoiced at the prices indicated at the time of order.
Most products are sold in packs of 12 in assorted colours, and cannot be sold separately.
Article 3 - Discount
There are no discounts for early payment.
Article 4 – Payment Terms
Orders shall be paid:
- either before shipment by: Bank transfer, credit card, cheque or COD.
- or after shipment, with the prior consent of SID SA, by: Cheque 10 days after invoice date, or bill of exchange payable on the last day of the second month after invoicing. The bill of exchange must be returned to us within 15 days after the date of invoice.
Any other type of payment requires the express agreement of SID SA based on special terms of sale.
Other payment terms will depend on whether SID SA can obtain credit insurance on the customer from the Société Française d'Assurance Crédit (SFAC).
First-time orders from new customers must be paid online by credit card or by bank transfer before shipment.
Article 5 – Late Payment
If full payment for merchandise delivered has not been received on the due date, the buyer must pay SID SA late charges equal to one-and-one-half times the legal interest rate.
This late payment clause will also apply if the buyer does not return the bill of exchange within 15 days of the invoice date. If the buyer cannot return the bill of exchange on time, it must notify SID SA. SID SA reserves the right to authorize a new deadline for sending the bill of exchange under special terms of sale.
The legal interest rate used is that in effect on the day the merchandise is delivered.
The late charges are calculated based on the unpaid balance exclusive of VAT. Charges accrue starting on the payment due date, with no official notice required.
Article 6 – Termination Clause
If the buyer has not paid the balance due within two weeks of the application of the “Late Payment” clause, the sale will be terminated automatically and SID SA may be entitled to claim damages.
Article 7 – Reserve of Ownership Clause
SID SA retains ownership of the goods until full payment of principal and interest has been made.
If the buyer goes into court-ordered reorganization or liquidation, SID SA reserves the right to claim the unpaid merchandise in the collective action.
Article 8 - Delivery
Delivery is made:
- either by directly handing over the merchandise to the buyer;
- or by sending the buyer a notice of availability for pick-up at the warehouse;
- or to the location indicated by the buyer at the time of order.
The delivery time indicated at the time of order is an estimate and is in no way binding.
Any reasonable delay in delivery of the products shall not entitle the buyer to:
- claim for damages;
- cancel the order.
If any merchandise is missing or damaged during transport, the buyer must indicate this on the delivery slip upon receipt of the merchandise. This information on shortages or damage must also be confirmed in writing within five days of delivery by registered letter with return receipt.
If the merchandise is non-compliant, the buyer must inform the Quality Department of SID SA by fax at +33 (0)1 44 54 99 29) within a period of 15 days maximum following delivery.
Article 9 – Returns
Product returns require the express authorization of the seller. Products returned without this authorization will be set aside for the buyer and no credit notes will be issued. Return shipment costs and risks are always paid by the buyer. Authorized returns will be checked for quality and quantity. A credit note will be issued to the buyer if the return is accepted.
Article 10 – Force Majeure
SID SA cannot be held liable if the non-performance or delay in performance of any of its obligations herein arises from a force majeure event.
Force majeure shall mean any unforeseeable event or circumstance beyond our control as defined in article 1148 of the French Civil Code.
Article 11 – Jurisdiction
Any dispute relating to the interpretation and performance of these general terms of sale shall be subject to French law. If no amicable settlement can be reached, the dispute shall be brought before the Commercial Court of Paris.
