{"id":38155,"date":"2025-08-14T16:04:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kschmied.ch\/?page_id=38155"},"modified":"2025-10-14T08:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T06:22:41","slug":"general-terms-and-conditions-of-sale-shipping-returns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kschmied.ch\/en\/general-terms-and-conditions-of-sale-shipping-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"General Terms and Conditions of Sale, Shipping & Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Status:<\/strong> 14. Oct.2025<\/p>\n

Contractual partner \/ company name.<\/strong> The contractual partner is K. Schmied internat. Transporte & Handels AG<\/strong>Rickenbachstrasse 45, 6430 Schwyz<\/strong>, Switzerland, commercial register number CH-130.0.000.605-2<\/strong>, Schwyz<\/strong> commercial register office, UID \/ VAT number: CHE-107.962.018 MWST<\/strong>. We appear in offers and on the website under the short\/brand name “K. SCHMIED AG”<\/strong>. In these GTC, “K. SCHMIED AG”,<\/strong> “we”<\/strong> or “us”<\/strong> refers to the aforementioned company. <\/p>\n

1. general terms and conditions of sale (GTC)<\/h3>\n

1.1 Scope of application.<\/strong> These terms and conditions apply to all offers, sales and deliveries of K. SCHMIED AG<\/strong> (hereinafter “we”\/”us”), unless otherwise agreed in writing. Deviating or supplementary general terms and conditions of the Buyer shall not be recognized. <\/p>\n

1.2 Contractual basis \/ SPEDLOGSWISS.<\/strong> For transport and forwarding services provided by us (including organization of delivery, customs clearance and unloading), the latest version of the SPEDLOGSWISS General Terms and Conditions shall apply in addition. These shall only apply to transportation\/forwarding issues; these Terms and Conditions of Sale shall apply exclusively to purchase\/warranty issues. In the event of contradictions in transport matters, the SPEDLOGSWISS General Terms and Conditions of Sale shall take precedence; otherwise these Terms and Conditions of Sale or the offer\/order confirmation shall take precedence. <\/p>\n

1.3 Offers \/ prior sale.<\/strong> Our offers are non-binding; subject to prior sale\/rental. We reserve the right to make minor dimensional\/color\/equipment deviations and technical changes. Dimensions\/weights according to manufacturer\/ISO; tolerances customary in the industry are possible. <\/p>\n

1.4 Product details & images.<\/strong> Photos are examples. Appearance\/details (e.g. position of the locking bars, manufacturer, year of manufacture) may vary depending on production. All product details are provided without guarantee; the manufacturer’s specifications valid at the time of delivery\/collection are decisive. Subject to errors and technical changes.<\/p>\n

1.5 Condition.<\/strong> Used containers show the usual signs of use (scratches, dents, paint damage, surface rust); this does not constitute a defect. In the case of new\/new containers, the information in Section 8<\/strong> applies; slight handling marks from transportation\/handling (abrasions\/scratches\/dents) are customary in the industry and are also not a defect, provided that tightness, function and structural integrity are ensured. <\/p>\n

1.6 Liability.<\/strong> The details in the written offer\/order confirmation are binding. In the event of discrepancies between the website\/information page and the offer\/order confirmation, the latter shall take precedence. <\/p>\n

1.7 Retention of title & default of payment.<\/strong> The goods shall remain our property until payment has been made in full; we shall be entitled to arrange for a corresponding entry to be made. In the event of late payment, interest on arrears and reasonable reminder\/collection costs may be incurred; further deliveries may be postponed until payment has been received. <\/p>\n

1.8 Language version.<\/strong> The German version of these terms and conditions is authoritative; translations are for guidance only.<\/p>\n

1.9 Force majeure.<\/strong> In the event of events beyond our control (e.g. natural disasters, strikes, official measures, terminal\/transport disruptions), deadlines shall be extended accordingly; liability claims arising from this are excluded.<\/p>\n

1.10 Liability.<\/strong> Our liability is – as far as legally permissible – limited to intent and gross negligence. Liability for slight negligence, indirect damage and consequential damage (including loss of profit) is excluded. Mandatory liabilities (in particular personal and product liability) remain unaffected. <\/p>\n

1.11 Customer base (B2B & B2C).<\/strong> We sell to companies and private individuals.<\/p>\n

1.12 Written form.<\/strong> If written form is provided for in these GTC, text form by e-mail<\/strong> shall suffice.<\/p>\n

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2. shipping & delivery<\/h3>\n

2.1 Price basis \/ place of delivery \/ delivery clause. <\/strong>Unless otherwise stated, prices are ex CH terminal (often Basel; varying depending on container model). Contract\/delivery clause: FCA [CH terminal], loaded (Incoterms\u00ae 2020)<\/strong>. In quotations, FOT– Terminal (free on truck) <\/strong>may be used out of habit; this corresponds to FCA (loaded).<\/strong> <\/p>\n

2.2 Discharge.<\/strong> Unloading by us (if ordered; e.g. HIAB\/crane) or on site. If unloading is not expressly ordered through us, it must be organized by the client. <\/p>\n

2.3 Access & parking space.<\/strong> Delivery by truck (with crane\/HIAB on request). Access for heavy commercial vehicles, a firm, level and load-bearing surface and sufficient maneuvering\/unloading space are required. <\/p>\n

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