Terms & Conditions

**GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS HTI **

Article 1 – Definitions
1.1. Seller: The dealer who sells vehicles to consumers and businesses.
1.2. Buyer: The natural person or legal entity who purchases a vehicle from the seller.
1.3. Agreement: The purchase agreement between the seller and the buyer.
1.4. Vehicle: A motor vehicle as offered by the seller.

Article 2 – Applicability
2.1. These general terms and conditions apply to all offers, quotations and agreements between the seller and the buyer.
2.2. Deviations from these conditions are only valid if agreed in writing.

Article 3 – Offers and Agreements
3.1. All offers and quotations are without obligation, unless otherwise stated.
3.2. The agreement is concluded as soon as the buyer accepts the quotation and the seller confirms this in writing and after payment of a deposit.
3.3. Price changes due to taxes or legal provisions may be passed on.

Article 4 – Payment
4.1. Payment must be made within the agreed term as stated on the invoice.
4.2. In the event of late payment, the buyer will be in default by operation of law and will owe interest of 2% per month.
4.3. Ownership of the vehicle remains with the seller until full payment has been made.

Article 5 – Delivery and Risk
5.1. Delivery will take place at the agreed location and date.
5.2. The risk of the vehicle passes to the buyer upon delivery.

Article 6 – Warranty and Complaints
6.1. The seller provides a warranty in accordance with the statutory provisions or specific warranty conditions as agreed.
6.2. Complaints must be reported in writing within 14 days of discovery.

Article 7 – Liability
7.1. The seller is not liable for damage caused by incorrect use of the vehicle.
7.2. Liability is limited to the invoice amount of the agreement.

Article 8 – Termination and Cancellation
8.1. The buyer may cancel the agreement, provided that a cancellation fee of 20% of the purchase price is paid.
8.2. The seller reserves the right to terminate the agreement in the event of non-payment or fraud.

Article 9 – Force Majeure
9.1. In the event of force majeure, the seller may suspend or terminate the agreement without compensation.
9.2. Force majeure means: strikes, government measures, natural disasters and other unforeseen circumstances.

Article 10 – Applicable Law and Disputes
10.1. These terms and conditions are governed by European law.
10.2. Disputes are preferably resolved by mutual agreement. If this does not succeed, the case will be submitted to the competent court.

Article 11 – Final provisions
11.1. If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
11.2. Changes to these terms and conditions will be communicated to the buyer in writing.

*Effective date: November 2015 *