General Terms and Conditions of Purchase (GTCP)

An essential point in the cooperation between you (supplier) and us (customer) is a high degree of flexibility and adherence to delivery dates. Our customers are increasingly demanding shorter delivery times and smaller purchase quantities, whichwe can only achieve with your support.

1. Conclusions
All contracts concluded with us, even if they are concluded verbally, generally require a written confirmation in order to be legally effective, which we expect within 3 working days after placing the order. Our GPC shall also apply to all future contracts. Even if individual provisions of the GPC are invalid, the
the remaining content shall remain binding. Deviating agreements and supplements are only effective if they have been confirmed by us in writing. 2.

2. RoHS-compliant articles +environmental protection
Please note that you may only supply us with RoHS-compliant articles, unless we explicitly do not require this (EC Directive 2002/95/EC). Delivery as such without objection confirms conformity. If, contrary to our opinion, the ordered article is not RoHS-compliant, please contact us before delivery of the goods.
delivery of the goods. Furthermore, the supplier must comply with all legal and official regulations with regard to environmental protection when fulfilling his contractual obligations.

3. Delivery time
Agreed delivery dates are binding. The date of receipt of the goods by us shall be decisive for compliance with the delivery date. Deliveries before the agreed delivery date and partial deliveries are only permissible after consultation. (-> The specified delivery date = arrival of the goods at our premises).
The supplier is obliged to enclose the corresponding delivery notes with the deliveries.
3.1 Scope of delivery
The agreed scope of delivery is binding. Our written consent must be obtained prior to delivery for excess or short deliveries. Parts delivered in excess must be taken back by the supplier at our request and at the supplier's expense, or may not be invoiced.

4. Delay in delivery
We must be informed immediately in writing or verbally of any recognisable delays in delivery so that a period of grace can be set. After fruitless setting of a grace period, we shall be entitled to claim damages for non-performance or to withdraw from the order concerned (insofar as you are responsible for the delay).

5. Respect for human rights
The Supplier shall treat all people with respect and fairness and shall respect fundamental human rights, such as those set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) of the United Nations.
United Nations. These include, but are not limited to, the prohibition of forced or child labour, rules on decent pay, benefits, working hours, freedom of association and other fair working conditions in accordance with applicable laws. Supplier shall maintain a work environment free from retaliation and free from discrimination, harassment and other improper conduct based on sex, age, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

6. Prices / shipping
The prices offered are binding. Price increases must be shown in the order confirmation and require our written consent. The prices for call-offs from existing and confirmed blanket orders may not be increased. The dispatch has to be effected DDP Hardt as a matter of principle.

7. Payment
Unless otherwise agreed, we shall pay the invoices within 14 days of the invoice date with 2% discount or 30 days net without deduction.

8. Place of jurisdiction
German law shall apply to all disputes arising between the parties.
Place of jurisdiction: Rottweil