1. Enforceability

By using the services of APTS CONS MÉTAL, the customer accepts the general conditions of sale detailed below. These conditions take precedence over any conflicting clauses that may emanate from the contracting parties.

2. Price

Only acceptance of the order by the customer is definitively binding. APTS CONS MÉTAL on the quote specifications. Container availability is always subject to availability at the time of order. The transport rate may vary each month depending on the fuel surcharge.

3. Delivery times

Delivery times are provided for informational purposes only and are not binding. Delays cannot result in order cancellation or compensation. Any changes to the work mentioned in the initial quote must be validated by a new quote.

4. Observation upon delivery and transfer of risks

The customer must check the goods upon receipt and report any visible damage immediately. Any non-visible damage must be reported by registered mail within 15 days.

5. Retention of title clause

APTS CONS MÉTAL retains ownership of the goods until full payment. In the event of non-payment, the seller may recover the goods and cancel the sale, without refunding the deposits.

6. Transfer of risks

As soon as the containers are handed over to the customer, the latter becomes responsible for them. The transfer of possession also entails the transfer of risks.

7. Transfer of transport risks

If transport is provided by the customer or its agents, APTS CONS MÉTAL is only responsible for loading. All responsibility related to stowage lies with the customer.

8. Force majeure

APTS CONS MÉTAL will not be liable in the event of force majeure (strikes, natural disasters, wars, etc.), which make the normal performance of obligations impossible.

9. Payment conditions: Delay and penalty clauses

Services must be paid according to the terms of the quote. In the event of late payment, a penalty equal to one and a half times the legal interest rate will be applied.

10. Delivery conditions

A – On-site delivery : The customer must specify the access conditions for delivery trucks. APTS CONS MÉTAL will not be responsible for delivery impossibilities and additional costs will be borne by the customer.

B – Support on deposit : The customer must check the availability of the container before collection.

11. Withdrawal

In the event of withdrawal, the deposit paid will not be refunded. If no deposit has been paid, a penalty of 20% of the order amount will be applied.

12. VAT exemption

For any export order, if no exemption from duty-free purchase is possible, VAT will be invoiced and adjusted according to article 262 of the CGI.

13. Jurisdiction

Any dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Bordeaux, even in the event of a warranty claim or multiple defendants.