General Terms and Conditions of Sale
Last revised: April 14, 2025
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These Conditions are provided in the French language. In the event of any discrepancy between the
French version of this document and any translation thereof, the French version shall prevail.
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Clause 1: Purpose
The general terms and conditions of sale described below detail the rights and obligations of the
companyCATHERINE DIX CERAMICS and its customer in connection with the sale of the following goods:
ceramics.
following goods: ceramics.
Any service provided by the company CATHERINE DIX CERAMICS therefore implies the buyer's
of the purchaser to the present general terms and conditions of sale.
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Clause 2: Products
The parties agree that the illustrations or photos of the products offered for sale have no contractual
value. The Customer's attention is drawn to the fact that the products sold by CATHERINE DIX
CERAMICS are all handmade by a single person: their dimensions, colours and appearance may
therefore differ slightly from those shown in the published photographs and may vary significantly
from one item to another within the same series.
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Clause no. 3: Prices
The prices of the goods sold are those in force on the day the order is placed. They
are denominated in euros and calculated exclusive of tax. Consequently, they will be increased by
the transport costs applicable on the day the order is placed.
CATHERINE DIX CERAMICS reserves the right to modify its prices at any time.
However, it undertakes to invoice the goods ordered at the prices indicated at the time of
the order is registered.
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Clause 4: Discounts and rebates
The prices quoted include any discounts and rebates that CATHERINE DIX CERAMICS may grant on
the basis of its results or the assumption of responsibility by the purchaser for certain services.
of certain services.
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Clause no. 5: Discount
No discount will be granted for early payment.
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Clause 6: Terms of payment
Orders must be paid for :
- by bank transfer ;
if applicable, indicate the other means of payment accepted.
Items ready for dispatch will be sent on receipt of payment.
For all items made to order, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. A 30% deposit is required at the
time of order. The balance to be paid on receipt of goods.
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Clause 7: Late payment
In the event of total or partial non-payment of the goods delivered on the date of receipt,
CATHERINE DIX CERAMICS a late payment penalty equal to three times the legal interest rate.
times the legal interest rate.
The legal interest rate applied is that in force on the day of delivery of the goods.
From 1st January 2015, the legal interest rate will be revised every 6 months (Ordonnance
no. 2014-947 of 20 August 2014).
This penalty is calculated on the amount outstanding, including VAT, and runs fromno prior formal notice is required.
In addition to the late payment penalties, any sum, including the deposit, not paid on its due date
will automatically give rise to a penalty.
due date will automatically give rise to the payment of a fixed indemnity of 40 euros due for
collection
recovery costs.
Articles 441-6, I paragraph 12 and D. 441-5 of the French Commercial Code.
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Clause 8: Resolutory clause
If, within fifteen days of the implementation of the ‘Late payment’ clause
the buyer has not paid the outstanding sums, the sale will be cancelled ipso jure and may give rise
may give rise to a claim for damages against the company ...
(company name).
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Clause No. 9: Retention of title clause
CATHERINE DIX CERAMICS retains ownership of the goods sold until full payment of the price,
principal and accessories of the price, in principal and in accessories. In this respect, if the purchaser
is the subject of a receivership or liquidation, CATHERINE DIX CERAMICS reserves the right to claim,
in the the right to reclaim, within the framework of the receivership, the goods sold and the
accessories.
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Clause No. 10: Delivery
Delivery is made:
• either by direct delivery of the goods to the buyer;
or to the place indicated by the buyer on the order form.
Delivery costs are the responsibility of the buyer, as are any customs fees and taxes.
The delivery time indicated when the order is placed is provided for informational purposes only and
is not guaranteed in any way.
Consequently, any reasonable delay in the delivery of the products may not give rise to the buyer's:
• the award of damages;
• cancellation of the order.
The risk of transport is borne entirely by the buyer.
In the event of missing or damaged goods during transport, the buyer must state all necessary
reservations on the order form upon receipt of said goods.
These reservations must also be confirmed in writing within five days of delivery,
by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
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Clause No. 11: Force Majeure
CATHERINE DIX CERAMICS shall not be held liable if the non-performance or delay in the
performance of any of its obligations described in these general terms and conditions of sale results
from a case of force majeure. In this regard, force majeure means any external, unforeseeable, and
irresistible event within the meaning of Article 1148 of the Civil Code.
Clause No. 12: Competent CourtAny dispute relating to the interpretation and execution of these general terms and conditions of
sale is subject to French law.
Failing an amicable resolution, the dispute will be brought before the Périgueux Commercial Court
(3 Pl. Yves Guena, 24000 Périgueux).
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Done in Brantôme, April 13, 2025
Catherine Dreux