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General Terms and Conditions:

General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are an integral part of every purchase contract. Deviating or supplementary agreements require written form (in writing or by email) and take precedence over these GTC, provided they have been expressly confirmed as binding by the seller. The buyer's purchasing conditions do not apply unless they have been expressly acknowledged in writing by the seller.


Binding nature of information:

Information in operating instructions, catalogs, brochures, or other documents is only binding if it is expressly referenced in writing in the contract.


Contractual adjustments:

The scope of delivery is conclusively determined by the contract. Changes or additions require written form.


  • The prices are stated in Swiss Francs (if applicable, Euros) and are net prices from the delivery plant EXW according to Incoterms® 2020.
  • The purchase price is understood as net, exclusive of value-added tax and any other charges, fees, or surcharges.
  • The prices are understood unpacked and without disassembly and assembly. Adjustments to country-specific, cantonal, local, or internal regulations of the buyer are not included unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
  • Payments must be made in accordance with the agreed payment terms, in the agreed currency, and without deductions.
  • The buyer is in default without reminder as soon as he fails to make a due payment.
  • In the event of payment default, the seller is entitled to postpone the fulfillment of his own obligations and to demand default interest of at least 6% per year (Art. 104 OR).
  • Employees of the seller are not authorized to accept payments unless they are expressly authorized to do so.
  • The buyer usually makes a previously agreed reservation payment.
  • Upon confirmation of receipt of payment, the seller guarantees that the item for sale will be reserved for the buyer.
  • The buyer makes the final payment before the planned dismantling or pickup.
  • Dismantling or pickup of the item for sale may only take place after full payment has been received in the seller's account.
  • If the buyer withdraws from the purchase after making the reservation payment, the reservation payment will be considered a "cancellation fee."
  • If the pickup of the item for sale does not occur within the agreed timeframe, the buyer's withdrawal from the purchase contract will be accepted. In this case, the reservation payment will also be considered a "cancellation fee."
  • The seller may withdraw from the contract in the event of default and demand compensation.
  • If the buyer withdraws from the purchase contract after making the reservation payment, the reservation payment is considered a cancellation fee in accordance with Art. 158 OR.
  • If the pickup of the purchased item does not occur within the agreed timeframe, this is considered a withdrawal by the buyer from the contract; the reservation payment made will also be treated as a cancellation fee. Reasonable storage costs per calendar day may be charged for the storage of the purchased item with the seller or at the buyer's request.
  • In the event of payment default or other significant breach of contract, the seller is entitled to withdraw from the contract and demand compensation in accordance with the law.
  • If a machine cannot be delivered due to force majeure or the fault of third parties, any payments already made will be refunded. Further claims for damages are excluded.

  • The purchased item remains the property of the seller until full payment is made.
  • The seller is entitled to have the retention of title registered at the buyer's expense in the relevant property retention register in accordance with Art. 715 of the Swiss Civil Code.
  • Before the transfer of ownership, the purchased item may not be pledged, assigned as security, resold, or moved to another location without the prior written consent of the seller.
  • The buyer is obliged to inform the seller in writing without delay of any change of residence or registered office.
  • The buyer confirms by closing the contract or paying the invoice that they are aware of the purchased item, its condition, and its functionality.
  • The delivery or sale is made "ex works as seen", without warranty and/or guarantee.
  • The risk and liability for the purchased item, including disassembly, transport, and assembly, pass to the buyer upon handover.
  • The buyer is solely responsible for the disassembly of the machine as well as for all necessary structural adjustments.
  • Disassembly must be carried out professionally and in compliance with the relevant safety and manufacturer specifications.
  • All damages to the machine, buildings, auxiliary equipment, or third parties that arise in connection with disassembly, transport, or dismantling are the responsibility of the buyer.
  • It is the buyer's responsibility to obtain appropriate insurance for the disassembly to cover any potential damages or losses.
  • If it is agreed that the machine will be sold FCA (Incoterms® 2020) and the buyer organizes the transport, a binding time window for pickup will be established in advance. Delays by the carrier may be charged to the buyer as waiting times; these must be settled before the actual loading.
  • Deviating or supplementary provisions require written form.
  • The jurisdiction for disputes arising from this contract is the company's registered office in Kaltbrunn, SG Switzerland.
  • This contract is exclusively governed by substantive Swiss law, excluding conflict of law rules and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).