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General Terms of Sale (OWS)

Effective from 1 May 2024. This document sets out the terms for entering into and performing sales contracts with ARSO Steel Sp. z o. o. The full version is available for download as a PDF.

This is an English translation provided for convenience only. The Polish-language version of these Terms of Sale, available at arsosteel.com/ows, is the legally binding version and prevails in case of any discrepancy.

Download OWS (PDF, Polish)

§1. General provisions

  1. These General Terms of Sale ("OWS") set out the rules for entering into and performing sales contracts by ARSO Steel Sp. z o. o. (the "Seller").
  2. Every order placed by the Buyer constitutes full acceptance of these OWS.
  3. The OWS take precedence over the Buyer's commercial terms, unless the Parties agree otherwise in writing.

§2. Definitions

  • Seller: ARSO Steel Sp. z o. o.
  • Buyer: the entity purchasing the Goods
  • Goods: steel mill products, including mill-surplus and second-grade steel
  • Order: a purchase offer submitted by the Buyer

§3. Conclusion of the contract

  1. The contract is concluded when the Seller confirms the order.
  2. The order should include: Goods specification, quantity and dimensions, delivery location and date, and the Buyer's details (tax ID, address, contact information).
  3. Changing or cancelling an order requires the Seller's consent.
  4. Delivery timelines are indicative.

§4. Delivery and risk

  1. Risk passes to the Buyer at the moment the Goods are released.
  2. Transport and unloading costs are borne by the Buyer (unless agreed otherwise).
  3. The Buyer must provide the technical conditions required to receive the Goods.

§5. Inspection and complaints

  1. The Buyer is required to inspect the Goods upon receipt.
  2. Complaints must be reported:
    • obvious defects: within 2 days
    • hidden defects: within 5 days of discovery (max. 90 days from delivery)
  3. Permissible tolerances:
    • quantity: ±10–20%
    • specification: ±5%
  4. The Seller is not liable for incorrect use of the Goods.
  5. Unfounded complaints are charged to the Buyer.

§6. Pricing and payment

  1. Prices are net prices plus VAT.
  2. Payment is deemed made once funds are received.
  3. The Seller reserves the right to change the price in the event of a significant change in production costs, raw material costs, or exchange rates, after notifying the Buyer in advance.
  4. Title to the Goods passes upon payment in full.

Full text (including further paragraphs) — see the downloadable PDF version (Polish).