General Terms and Conditions of Sale (B2B) of Matechnia UG (haftungsbeschränkt) Effective: July 2026
1. Scope of Application 1.1 These General Terms and Conditions of Sale ("Terms") shall apply to all quotations, deliveries, services and business relationships of Matechnia UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Karlstraße 47, 74072 Heilbronn, Germany (hereinafter referred to as "Matechnia"). 1.2 These Terms apply exclusively to entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB), legal entities under public law and special funds under public law. 1.3 This website is intended exclusively for business customers (B2B). As a general rule, Matechnia does not sell to consumers within the meaning of Section 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB). 1.4 Any conflicting or deviating terms and conditions of the customer shall only become part of the contract if Matechnia has expressly agreed to their validity in writing.
2. Subject Matter of the Contract Matechnia is engaged in the international trading, sourcing and distribution of genuine parts, OEM components and high-quality aftermarket spare parts for construction machinery. The products presented on this website do not constitute a legally binding offer but are provided solely for informational purposes.
3. Quotations and Conclusion of Contract 3.1 All quotations issued by Matechnia are non-binding and subject to change unless expressly designated as binding. 3.2 A contract shall only come into existence upon Matechnia's written order confirmation or upon execution of the delivery. 3.3 Technical modifications and errors remain reserved.
4. Prices 4.1 Unless otherwise agreed, all prices are quoted in EUR, exclusive of VAT. 4.2 Shipping costs, packaging costs, customs duties, import charges and any other ancillary costs shall be charged separately unless otherwise agreed. 4.3 The prices stated in the relevant order confirmation shall prevail.
5. Terms of Payment 5.1 Unless otherwise agreed, payment shall be made exclusively by bank transfer. 5.2 Matechnia reserves the right to require advance payment or partial payment. 5.3 Invoices are payable within the agreed payment period without deduction. 5.4 In the event of late payment, the applicable statutory default provisions shall apply.
6. Delivery 6.1 Delivery dates are non-binding unless expressly confirmed in writing. 6.2 Delivery periods shall be extended appropriately where delays are caused by force majeure or other unforeseen events beyond Matechnia's reasonable control. 6.3 Partial deliveries are permissible provided that they are reasonable for the customer.
7. Incoterms Unless otherwise agreed, deliveries shall be made in accordance with the Incoterms® 2020 rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
8. Transfer of Risk The risk of accidental loss of or damage to the goods shall pass to the buyer in accordance with the agreed delivery term under the applicable Incoterms® 2020.
9. Retention of Title All goods supplied shall remain the property of Matechnia until all claims arising from the business relationship have been paid in full.
10. Product Identification Before placing an order, the buyer is responsible for verifying all relevant technical information. For the correct identification of spare parts, we strongly recommend the use of:
OEM reference numbers;
Serial numbers;
Identification plates;
Machine model; and
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), where applicable.
Matechnia will assist the customer in identifying suitable products to the best of its knowledge and expertise. However, the final responsibility for selecting the correct spare part shall remain with the buyer.
11. Genuine Parts, OEM Products and Aftermarket Spare Parts Depending on the product, Matechnia supplies genuine parts, OEM products and high-quality aftermarket spare parts. Unless expressly identified as a genuine part, a product shall not be regarded as an original product of the respective manufacturer. Manufacturer names and OEM reference numbers are used solely for reference and identification purposes.
12. Warranty The statutory warranty provisions shall apply unless otherwise provided in these Terms. The warranty does not cover defects or damage resulting from:
improper installation;
incorrect use;
inadequate maintenance;
normal wear and tear; or
modifications or repairs carried out by third parties.
13. Complaints Any obvious defects or transport damage must be reported to Matechnia in writing without undue delay after receipt of the goods. The buyer is obliged to inspect the goods immediately upon delivery for completeness and any visible defects.
14. Limitation of Liability Matechnia shall be liable without limitation in cases of intent, gross negligence and where liability is mandatory under applicable law. In cases of ordinary negligence, Matechnia shall only be liable for the breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), and such liability shall be limited to the foreseeable damage typical for the contract. To the extent permitted by applicable law, liability for loss of profit, production downtime or indirect or consequential damages is excluded.
15. Export Control The buyer undertakes to comply with all applicable export control laws, sanctions and embargo regulations. Matechnia reserves the right to suspend or refuse deliveries where export control regulations prohibit or restrict the transaction.
16. Data Protection Personal data shall be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy of Matechnia UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and all applicable data protection legislation.
17. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. To the extent legally permissible, the application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall be excluded.
18. Place of Jurisdiction To the extent permitted by law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with the business relationship shall be Heilbronn, Germany.
19. Severability Should any provision of these Terms be or become wholly or partly invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a legally permissible provision that most closely reflects the economic purpose of the invalid provision.