CONDITIONS GENERALES DE VENTE
1. Definitions
- “Seller” refers to [Your Company Name], the electrical distributor.
- “Buyer” refers to the purchaser of products from the Seller.
- “Products” refers to all goods supplied by the Seller.
2. Acceptance of Orders
- All orders are subject to acceptance by the Seller.
- Quotations and price lists do not constitute binding offers.
- Seller reserves the right to cancel or refuse orders in whole or in part if there are errors, stock shortages, or suspected fraudulent activity.
3. Prices
- All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) unless otherwise stated.
- Prices exclude sales taxes, duties, tariffs, and shipping unless explicitly included.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice until order acceptance.
4. Payment Terms
- Credit terms are only available to Buyers with an approved credit application on file.
- Standard approved account terms: Net 30 days from the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- All other orders are processed on a prepaid basis (credit card, EFT, or other approved payment method).
- Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges of 2% per month (24% per annum).
- Seller may suspend or cancel shipments if a Buyer’s account is overdue.
5. Delivery & Risk of Loss
- Delivery dates are estimates only and not guaranteed. Seller is not liable for delays caused by carriers, strikes, weather, or other events beyond its control.
- Risk of loss or damage transfers to Buyer once Products are delivered to the carrier or picked up by Buyer.
- Buyer must inspect all shipments upon receipt and report damages or shortages within 48 hours.
6. Shipping & Pickup
- Buyer may specify a preferred carrier; otherwise Seller will ship using its standard carrier.
- Freight charges are Buyer’s responsibility unless otherwise specified.
- Products may also be picked up at Seller’s designated warehouse locations.
7. Cancellations & Returns
- Orders may only be cancelled prior to shipment. Once shipped, standard return policy applies.
- Returns require Seller’s written authorization (RMA number). Unauthorized returns may be refused.
- A standard 20% restocking fee applies to returns of stock items.
- Vendor restocking fees (when higher or in addition to Seller’s) will also be charged and passed on to Buyer.
- Special-order, non-stock, or custom Products are non-returnable unless defective.
8. Warranty
- Seller warrants only that Products conform to manufacturer specifications at time of shipment.
- All manufacturer warranties are passed through to Buyer.
- Seller disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
9. Limitation of Liability
- Seller’s maximum liability is limited to replacement of defective Products or refund of purchase price, at Seller’s discretion.
- Seller is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including lost profits or business interruption.
10. Title & Security Interest
- Title to Products passes to Buyer upon full payment.
- Seller retains a purchase money security interest until payment is received in full.
11. Governing Law
- These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.
- All disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Toronto, Ontario.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with any written agreement signed by both parties, form the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller. Oral statements or representations are not binding unless confirmed in writing by Seller.