Extract of general terms of sale for foreign countries
PRICES
Orders from foreign countries are VAT-exempt. In case of extra-EU countries a custom bill with exit visa is needed for VAT-exemption.
MINIMUM ORDER
euro 500.00, except for clients with ongoing orders with a total amount higher than euro 500.00.
In case of orders with an amount lower than euro 500.00, the customer will be charged with a 20.00 euro contribution for “order management expenses”.
TERMS OF DELIVERY
Prices are intended Ex Works, according to Incoterms 2010. Any different request (e.g. DAP) and eventual surcharges will be evaluated by LBA from time to time.
PACKING
In cardboard boxes included in the sale price, or in any other packaging suitable for avoiding damages or deterioration of the goods. If the goods are delivered on pallets, a fee will be charged for each pallet: euro 12.50 for pallet sized 120×80 cm or 120×100 cm (fumigated or not), euro 18.70 for pallet sized 150×80 cm.
BANK CHARGES
Shared charges.
PAYMENT METHODS
Payments are considered valid only if effected directly to our head offices in Oderzo and made in advance by Swift transfer.
CLAIMS AND RETURNED GOODS
Any claim for non-compliant products must be notified in writing to LBA within 8 days from the receipt of the goods (1 year in case of hidden defects); the claim should be completed by detailed description and photographic evidence.
Any claim for wrong items or quantities differing from the purchase order must be notified in writing to LBA within 3 days from the receipt of the goods.
If the claim will be approved and justified by LBA, the company will evaluate the proper solution for each case: an adequate discount on the amount of the invoice of the relative order, the replacing of nonconforming products or wrong items, the termination of the contract, the return of the exceeded quantities to LBA (with delivery terms to be preventively agreed) or an adequate discount on the amount of the invoice of the relative order.
It is understood that returns will be accepted only in original and complete packs, and only with prior approval in writing by LBA.
WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES
LBA only guarantees that the products are manufactured with care, according to their technical specifications and in compliance with the quality standards set for the product category. LBA disclaims any liability and makes no warranties regarding the suitability of the products for a specific intent or purpose pursued by the customer. In any case, LBA will not be liable for any defect and/or damage caused to the products by acts of God or other external causes, or in case the customer has arranged or fulfilled:
• inappropriate testing procedures;
• incorrect or improper use and/or use not in accordance with the instructions by LBA;
• improper trasports and/or storage;
• use of the products by unauthorized personnel.
Similarly LBA assumes no liability for damages suffered by the end customer because of non-fulfillments attributable to the direct customer.
LBA will not be liable for failed or not proper fulfillment of the obligations related to the order and/or to these general terms of sale, and the customer shall not be entitled to request the cancellation of the order and/or compensation for damages, if you were to check one or more of the following causes:
• acts of God such as, merely by way of example and in no way exhaustive, fire, flood, strikes or demonstrations, failure or delay in supply of materials, breakdown of transports, default or insolvency of subjects appointed in any capacity to provide works or services to LBA;
• restrictions of driving and of consumption of certain products arranged by any governmental, civil or military authority, though not national;
• actions, omissions or defaults of the customer himself.
It is expressly excluded any liability of LBA for indirect damage, loss of image, loss of earnings, loss of profits, loss of business, or for any indirect consequence of defects of the products.
LBA will respond in no case for lack of performance of the products produced.
MISCELLANEOUS
These general terms of sale can be modified by LBA simply through a written communication.
For further information please contact LBA Customer Service.