Terms and Conditions

These general terms and conditions apply to all quotations, deliveries, services, and agreements of Geomechanics, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

1. Applicability

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, these terms and conditions apply to all our contractual relationships. Deviating terms and conditions of the customer are expressly excluded, even if they have not been formally rejected. The tacit acceptance of other terms and conditions can never be invoked against us.

2. Quotes and prices

• Our quotes are only binding upon written confirmation by Geomechanics.
• Quotes are valid for 8 days.
• All prices exclude VAT, duties, levies or other government charges.
• Prices are based on normal operating conditions. Unforeseen or abnormal difficulties may give rise to additional costs.

Execution and delivery

• All stated delivery times are indicative. Delays can never give rise to compensation for damages.
• Delivered goods remain the property of Geomechanics until full payment has been received.
• All risks transfer to the customer upon delivery or collection.

4. Payment

• Invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed.
• In the event of non-payment by the due date, interest at a rate of 1% per month will be charged automatically and without notice of default.
• If payment has not been received 14 days after the due date, a fixed compensation of 101% of the invoice amount shall also be payable, subject to a minimum of €75.
• In the event of default, all outstanding and future invoices will become immediately due and payable.

5. Guarantees and retention of title

• Geomechanics reserves the right to demand prior payment or additional security at any time.
• Until full payment is received, delivered or repossessed goods remain the property of Geomechanics.
• We retain a right of retention on all goods that are actually in our possession, to the extent that outstanding claims exist.

6. Force Majeure

Geomechanics is not liable for any delay or damage caused by force majeure. Force majeure includes, but is not limited to:

• War, unrest, government measures
• Natural disasters, fire, flood, frost, storm
• Illness or accident involving staff
• Defects in machines or materials
• Disruptions in transport, deliveries or electricity

This list is not exhaustive. Any costs incurred due to force majeure shall be borne by the customer.

7. Complaints

• Complaints about deliveries, performance or invoices must be reported by registered letter no later than 5 days after delivery or invoice date.
• When carrying out work, the customer must have comments noted directly on the work order.

8. Applicable law and competent court

• Belgian law exclusively applies to all agreements.
• In the event of disputes, only the courts of the judicial district of Antwerp shall have jurisdiction.