GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE (B2B)
Effective date: 01, September 2025
Company: Lamps Worldwide s.r.o., a limited liability company incorporated under Slovak law, with registered office at Stará Vajnorská 37, HALA C1, Bratislava, Slovakia, registered with the Slovak Commercial Register, Company ID (IČO): 47 625 163, VAT ID (IČ DPH): SK 202 398 5392, International VAT No.: SK 202 398 5392.
These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (“GTC”) govern all sales of products by Lamps Worldwide s.r.o. (“Seller”) to business customers (“Buyer”).
1. Scope of application
1.1 These GTC apply exclusively to B2B transactions. Consumer protection rules under Slovak Act No. 40/1964 Coll. (Civil Code) do not apply.
1.2 Any Buyer’s general terms and conditions are excluded unless expressly accepted in writing by the Seller.
1.3 In case of conflict between these GTC and the specific contract/Order confirmation, the latter prevails.
2. Orders and Contract formation
2.1 A Buyer’s order is binding upon written acceptance by the Seller (including by e-mail).
2.2 The Seller may reject or modify orders at its discretion until confirmation.
2.3 Once confirmed, orders cannot be cancelled or changed by the Buyer without Seller’s prior written consent.
3. Prices, invoicing and payment
3.1 Prices are quoted EXW Bratislava, Slovakia (Incoterms® 2020), unless otherwise agreed.
3.2 Prices exclude VAT, duties, transport, insurance and packaging costs.
3.3 Invoices are payable in the currency and within the deadline indicated therein. Payment terms are essential.
3.4 Late payments bear default interest in accordance with Slovak Commercial Code (Act No. 513/1991 Coll.) and Directive 2011/7/EU, plus reasonable recovery costs.
3.5 Offsetting or withholding payments is not allowed without prior written approval.
4. Delivery and transfer of risk
4.1 Delivery terms are indicative and not binding. Delays do not entitle the Buyer to cancel the order or claim damages, unless caused by Seller’s wilful misconduct or gross negligence.
4.2 Risk passes to the Buyer upon handover to the first carrier or upon availability at Seller’s warehouse under EXW terms.
4.3 If the Buyer delays or refuses acceptance, all storage, insurance and additional costs shall be borne by the Buyer.
5. Inspection and claims
5.1 The Buyer must inspect the goods upon delivery.
5.2 Any visible defects or shortages must be notified in writing within 8 (eight) days of delivery; hidden defects within 10 (ten) days of discovery.
5.3 Claims do not suspend payment obligations. Returns are accepted only with Seller’s prior written authorization and in original packaging.
6. Warranty
6.1 Seller warrants that the goods conform to the agreed minimum technical specifications and applicable EU/Slovak standards.
6.2 Warranty period: 12 (twelve) months from delivery, unless otherwise agreed in writing or provided by the manufacturer.
6.3 Remedies are limited, at Seller’s choice, to repair, replacement, or refund of the defective part of the goods.
6.4 Excluded from warranty: normal wear and tear, improper use, incorrect installation, storage, or maintenance, force majeure, unauthorized modifications.
6.5 Seller is not liable for indirect or consequential damages, including loss of profit, unless caused by wilful misconduct or gross negligence.
7. Retention of title
7.1 Title to the goods remains with the Seller until full payment of the purchase price.
7.2 In case of non-payment, Seller may reclaim the goods without prejudice to further damages.
8. Force majeure
Seller is not liable for failure to perform due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, epidemics, governmental orders, war, civil unrest, embargo, shortages of raw materials, energy or transport, strikes, fire, explosion or breakdown of equipment. In such cases, Seller may suspend or terminate the contract by written notice.
9. Intellectual property and confidentiality
9.1 All trademarks, designs, drawings, technical documents, catalogues, and other intellectual property remain the property of the Seller or its licensors.
9.2 The Buyer may not reproduce, disclose, or make such materials available to third parties without prior written consent.
9.3 Confidential information shared during negotiations or contract execution must be kept confidential for at least 5 years after termination.
10. Data protection
10.1 Personal data are processed in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Slovak Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Personal Data Protection.
10.2 The supervisory authority is the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic (Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov SR).
10.3 The Buyer declares to have read and accepted the Privacy Notice available on Seller’s website. Contact: privacy@lampsworldwide.sk.
11. Governing law and jurisdiction
11.1 These GTC and any contract between Seller and Buyer are governed by Slovak law, excluding conflict-of-law rules and the UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
11.2 The courts of Bratislava, Slovakia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these GTC or related contracts.
12. Final provisions
12.1 Any tolerance by the Seller of Buyer’s non-performance shall not constitute a waiver of rights.
12.2 If any clause of these GTC is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in force.
12.3 These GTC do not create partnership, agency, joint venture, or employment relations between the parties.
12.4 The English text is the only authentic version; translations are for convenience only.
Company detailsLamps Worldwide s.r.o.
Registered office: Stará Vajnorská 37, HALA C1, Bratislava, Slovakia
Company ID (IČO): 47 625 163
VAT ID (IČ DPH): SK 202 398 5392
International VAT No.: SK 202 398 5392
E-mail: info@lampsworldwide.sk
Phone: +421 948 618 044
Website: https://www.lampsworldwide.sk