Clause 1: Object

The general terms and conditions of sale described below detail the rights and obligations of TECHNOPAST SAS and the BUYER, within the framework of the purchase and sale of goods. Any service performed by TECHNOPAST SAS implies the buyer's unreserved acceptance of these general terms and conditions of sale.

Clause 2: Price

The prices of the goods sold are those in effect on the day the order is placed. They are denominated in euros and calculated excluding taxes. Consequently, they will be increased by the VAT rate, if applicable, and transport costs calculated on the day of the order. TECHNOPAST SAS reserves the right to modify its rates at any time. However, it undertakes, except in cases of force majeure, to invoice the goods ordered at the prices indicated at the time the order is registered.

Clause 3: Rebates and Discounts

The proposed rates include any exceptional discounts that TECHNOPAST SAS may grant taking into account the volume of the order, the assumption of certain services by the buyer, or other specific conditions.

Clause 4: Early Payment Discount

No discount will be granted for early payment.

Clause 5: Terms of Payment

Payment for orders is made solely by bank transfer, either directly from the buyer's account or by a banking institution acting on their behalf (leasing or confirmed irrevocable Letter of Credit through a French bank).

Upon registration of the order, the buyer must pay a down payment of 40% of the invoice amount (including VAT if applicable). The balance shall be paid upon receipt of the email notifying that the goods are ready for shipment. Any payment of the down payment constitutes full and complete acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Clause 6: Late Payment

In the event of total or partial non-payment for the goods delivered on the date of receipt, the buyer must pay TECHNOPAST SAS a late payment penalty equal to three times the legal interest rate. In addition, a fixed compensation of 40 euros will be due for recovery costs.

Clause 7: Cancellation Clause

If within fifteen days following the implementation of the "Late Payment" clause, the buyer has not paid the sums remaining due, the sale shall be cancelled by operation of law and may give rise to the awarding of damages for the benefit of TECHNOPAST SAS.

Clause 8: Retention of Title Clause

TECHNOPAST SAS retains ownership of the goods sold until full payment of the price, including principal and secondary costs. As such, in the event of receivership or judicial liquidation, TECHNOPAST SAS reserves the right to reclaim unpaid goods.

Clause 9: Delivery

Delivery is carried out by the direct handing over of the goods to the buyer, at the place indicated by them on the pro forma invoice & order form. The carrier is not required to bring the goods inside the premises, nor to provide handling equipment. Any installation or positioning operation of the goods is the responsibility and at the expense of the buyer, unless specific provisions are explicitly stated in the pro forma invoice & order form. The buyer must also inform TECHNOPAST SAS of any specific site configuration likely to cause difficulties for delivery.
The delivery time indicated when the order is registered is given for information purposes only and is in no way guaranteed.
Consequently, any reasonable delay in the delivery of the products shall not give rise to the awarding of damages or the cancellation of the order for the benefit of the buyer.
The transport risk is borne entirely by the buyer. In the event of missing or damaged goods during transport, the buyer must formulate all necessary reservations on the delivery note upon receipt of said goods. These reservations must also be confirmed in writing within five days following delivery, by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt.

Clause 10: Installation and Commissioning

Installation, commissioning, and training are not the responsibility of TECHNOPAST SAS, unless contrary provisions are explicitly described and invoiced on the order form.

Clause 11: Visuals and Documents

No document (photos, videos, diagrams on the website www.technopast.com) shall be considered contractual. Only the descriptions provided on the order form are deemed contractual.

Clause 12: Warranty Application

TECHNOPAST SAS undertakes to replace free of charge, as quickly as possible and in the most appropriate manner, any parts that prove to be defective during the warranty period indicated on the pro forma & order form, starting from the first 24 hours after the delivery of the equipment. This warranty includes transport and labor for the assembly of defective parts in metropolitan France. Outside of metropolitan France, the warranty is limited to sending the parts to the buyer by the fastest means available.
The customer may not claim any substitute machine from TECHNOPAST SAS, nor any compensation for loss of operation.
TECHNOPAST SAS reserves the right to decide on repatriation to the manufacturer whenever this solution appears most appropriate; in this case, transport costs will be borne by TECHNOPAST SAS, but the customer will be responsible for handing over the machine to the carrier in its original crate or, failing that, in packaging that guarantees its total physical integrity.
Modifications made to the machines by the customer without the agreement of TECHNOPAST SAS void all warranty obligations.
In case of breakdowns or defects, please communicate: the type of machine, the registration/serial number, and the purchase invoice number.

Clause 13: Force Majeure

The liability of TECHNOPAST SAS cannot be invoked if the non-performance or delay results from a case of force majeure (Article 1148 of the Civil Code).

Clause 14: Competent Court

Any dispute relating to the execution of these terms is subject to French law. In the absence of an amicable resolution, the dispute shall be brought before the Commercial Court of NIMES.