Conditions of Use

General sales and delivery conditions of “tabletop” Christian Rössel GesmbH

  1. Scope and validity

Orders and agreements are legally binding if they are confirmed by us in writing and signed in writing. Changes or special conditions also require written form.

We are only obliged to deliver to the extent stated in the order confirmation.

Purchasing conditions the The client is hereby excluded from the legal transaction in question and from the entire business relationship.

  1. Delivery

The delivery day is the day of handover to the post office, train or freight forwarder. If the client collects the goods, the date of notification of delivery applies. And readiness for dispatch as delivery date. If delivery is made using our own vehicle, the risk passes to the client as soon as the vehicle leaves our premises.

The loading and shipping of the delivery items is always carried out at the expense and risk of the client.

Even if delivery has been agreed freight paid, the risk is transferred to the purchaser as soon as the goods have left our shipping warehouse or factory. If collection by the customer has been agreed, however, at the moment we notify the customer that it is ready for delivery.

Partial deliveries are possible.

We only take out insurance of any kind at the request of the client and at his expense.

When shipping domestically, all of our deliveries ex warehouse are generally insured for transport breakage at the purchaser's expense.

The client must report any claims for compensation resulting from transport damage to us in writing immediately upon receipt of the goods so that we can assert the claim with the transport breakage insurance company.

Other complaints must be made to us immediately after receipt of the goods.

  1. Prices

Our prices apply “ex works or warehouse” and do not include sales tax. The initial packaging is included in the prices; the outer packaging required for shipping can be invoiced separately.

Prices are subject to change. We invoice at the list prices valid on the day of delivery.

All prices are based on the price and cost level at the time the price was submitted. Interim price changes, in particular changes in the currency parity for imported goods, entitle us to take this into account when preparing the invoice.

  1. date of delivery

We endeavor to adhere to the stated delivery dates, but we are not liable for a specific delivery period. Claims for compensation due to late delivery are excluded.

Force majeure, operational disruptions and operational restrictions as well as natural disasters in our operations or the operations of our upstream suppliers as well as transport disruptions release us from our delivery obligation. Compensation for damages due to non-fulfillment or late fulfillment is excluded.

  1. payment

Our invoices are payable net and free of charge no later than 30 days from the invoice date. A discount can be agreed for prompt payment or payment within a shorter period of time.

The payment conditions mentioned also apply to partial deliveries.

Compliance with the agreed payment dates is an essential condition for the fulfillment of the contract. In the event of late payment, standard default interest will be charged.

Bills of exchange and checks are not considered cash payments; they will be accepted upon agreement and on account of performance. Discounts and collection charges are borne by the client.

We assume no liability for timely submission and protest.

A separate agreement must be made for any payment in installments.

The client is not entitled to make payments due to incomplete delivery or  because of  to withhold criticism.

In the event of late payment, all reminder and collection costs must be reimbursed.

  1. Property rights

The delivered goods remain our unrestricted property until full payment including interest and costs. In the case of a current invoice, the reserved ownership of unpaid goods serves as security for the entire balance claim.

  1. resignation

Price differences do not entitle the client to withdraw from the contract. In the event of a cancellation, a cancellation fee of 15% is agreed. The cancellation fee does not exclude any claims for damages due to withdrawal from the contract.

In the case of custom-made products (these are items that are not mentioned in the price list), any deposit paid will be forfeited without replacement if the contract is withdrawn.

If the delivery date expressly made a condition by the client is exceeded, the client can withdraw from the contract after a grace period of 30 days has expired. Further claims are excluded.

  1. Warranty and liability

We insure against the risk of breakage until the goods are taken over against payment of an agreed premium. Otherwise no liability will be accepted for breakages during transport.

Complaints of any other kind can only be taken into account if they are made in writing within 8 days of receipt of the goods at the latest. Passing on the goods to third parties is deemed to be unconditional acceptance of the goods.

We are not liable for the goods delivered being suitable for the specific purposes envisaged by the buyer if these purposes are not part of the contract.

We are also not liable for any damage that may arise in connection with the use or processing of the goods delivered.

For defects in items that we did not manufacture ourselves, we are only liable within the scope of the warranty claims to which we are entitled against the manufacturer or intermediate supplier.

We will fulfill any warranty period that has arisen, at our discretion, by replacing the goods in whole or in part corresponding Price reduction. If an exchange or return has been agreed, a replacement delivery or credit will be made after the goods complained about have been received at the delivery factory.

We guarantee the usual commercial quality, properties and sorting of the delivered goods. Semi-finished items may have slight variations in shape and color or the dimensions are no reason for complaint.

  1. Final provisions and place of jurisdiction

Unless otherwise agreed, the legal provisions applicable between full-time merchants apply. A challenge to the purchase contract due to a violation of more than half of the true value is excluded.

The possible ineffectiveness of individual conditions does not affect the effectiveness of the remaining conditions.

For any disputes, the relevant court in Mödling or Vienna will be agreed upon at our discretion.

Our family

Welcome to "tabletop" – your third generation family business!

For 45 years we have stood for quality, trust and excellent customer service. Discover a selection of products that combine tradition and innovation in our online shop.

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