TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Corvus Solutions bv
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The general terms and conditions below are an integral part of all our agreements, excluding any other general terms and conditions of the client or supplier. Deviation from these conditions can only be made through an express provision to the contrary in our quotes or agreements. The provisions of these general terms and conditions that are not affected by the deviation remain fully applicable. Signing the quote and/or executing the agreement implies the complete and final acceptance of these general terms and conditions.
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Our quotes are non-binding and without obligation; unless stated otherwise on the quote, quotes are valid for thirty days. Corvus Solutions reserves the right to revoke a quote issued at any time. Insofar as quotes are made based on information, specifications, or guidelines provided by the client or their advisors, the client guarantees the completeness and accuracy of the information provided, without an obligation for Corvus Solutions to verify the information. An additional quote will be issued if the quote is not accepted, Corvus Solutions has the right to terminate the agreement with immediate effect, without the right to compensation for the client and without prejudice to the right to compensation in accordance with article 7. Corvus Solutions is only committed to what is expressly stated in an accepted quote. Additional works will only be carried out after the client's express confirmation of the order. Our quote prices were determined based on the rates, wages, social charges, transport costs, and/or exchange rates valid on the date of the quote. If, during the execution of the agreement, circumstances arise, regardless of whether they were foreseeable at the time of contract signing, that result in an increase in the obligations of Corvus Solutions, such as an increase in raw material prices, currency fluctuations, or wage indexing, Corvus Solutions reserves the right to pass these price increases on to the client.
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All photos, drawings, plans, models, technical sheets, and all other information provided to the client are subject to intellectual property rights of Corvus Solutions or third parties and may not be communicated or distributed to third parties without prior written permission from Corvus Solutions. The aforementioned documents are provided for informational purposes only and will not give rise to any commitments from Corvus Solutions unless such a commitment is expressly stated in the agreement with Corvus Solutions.
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Services will be invoiced according to the progress of the work, unless otherwise stated in the agreement. Corvus Solutions always reserves the right to request an advance payment.
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Unless otherwise agreed, our invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date at the registered office of Corvus Solutions. All our invoices are deemed accepted when they are not disputed by registered letter within 8 days of receipt. Except for any complaints made within 8 days after the delivery of materials or execution of works, on penalty of forfeiture, the delivered services and materials are deemed to be in accordance with the agreement. The use of the executed works constitutes full acceptance thereof.
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Stated delivery times are indicative only. Exceeding the stated delivery times does not entitle the client to suspend their ongoing payment obligations, to dissolve the agreement, or to claim damages. Agreed execution times are suspended if Corvus Solutions is prevented from fulfilling its obligations due to force majeure. The following circumstances will always be considered as force majeure: weather conditions, strikes, blockades, shortage of raw materials, machinery breakdown, fire, government orders, or floods. If the execution of the works is suspended at the request of the client, or due to the lack of required permits, or the unavailability of the project site, a compensation of €500 per day of delay will be charged for the first five days of suspension, to compensate for the costs associated with reallocating personnel and materials. Corvus Solutions reserves the right to suspend deliveries and services if an invoice is not paid by the client on its due date. The aforementioned reallocation compensation will also apply if applicable. The execution times are suspended until the reason for suspension ceases to exist, plus the time required to schedule the works and start up the site.
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In case of dissolution of the agreement due to the client's action, deficiency, or request, the client owes a compensation equal to 20% of the unexecuted project amount.
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Corvus Solutions is always entitled to dissolve the agreement with the client by means of a registered letter in case of: the opening of an insolvency procedure against the client, in case of a reduction in the client's creditworthiness, or if the client fails to meet its payable payment obligations for at least 14 days, regardless of the amount.
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Corvus Solutions is not liable for any form of damage resulting from deficiencies or deviations in materials, except in cases of intent or gross negligence. In the case of hidden defects, Corvus Solutions' liability is limited to replacing the defective goods, excluding any other compensation.
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Delivery of materials takes place as soon as the materials are delivered to the project site. Any destruction, loss, or damage to the delivered materials due to chance, theft, the fault of the client, persons he allows on the project site, is for the client's account. The client is liable for any damage to goods or employees of Corvus Solutions, caused by the client or third parties he allows on the project site.
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Invoices not paid on their due date will automatically and without prior notice be increased by an interest equal to 10% of the invoice amount, as well as a fixed compensation equal to 10% of the outstanding amount, with a minimum of €125.00.
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As long as the price, including all accessories, has not been fully paid by the client, the delivered goods remain the exclusive property of Corvus Solutions. Partial payment does not result in a proportional transfer of ownership. The client undertakes not to dispose of the delivered goods or encumber them with a security right until the price has been paid in full. The client will adequately insure the goods against loss for the duration of the retention of title. Corvus Solutions always has the right to take back the goods under retention of title.
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The client is not allowed to transfer his rights or obligations under an agreement with Corvus Solutions without prior written approval from Corvus Solutions.
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The client acknowledges that personal data may be processed by Corvus Solutions for or in connection with the execution of the agreement, requests from and communications to competent authorities, commercial messaging. Personal data may further be provided to third parties to the extent reasonably necessary for the execution of agreements.
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In case of dispute, only the courts of the judicial district of Antwerp, division Turnhout, are competent. Belgian law always applies.