{"id":9833,"date":"2022-05-23T11:44:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T10:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karantzounis.de\/privacy-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T21:12:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:12:23","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karantzounis.de\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Art. 1 – Applicability<\/h2>

1.1<\/strong> These general terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) of N.Karantzounis (hereinafter: “N.Karantzounis”) apply to all legal relationships between N.Karantzounis and its counterparty (“Customer”), including all orders, proforma invoices, order confirmations and offers.<\/p>

1.2<\/strong> Deviation from these Terms and Conditions can only be agreed in individual cases and only in writing.<\/p>

1.3<\/strong> If a provision in these Terms and Conditions cannot be invoked due to violation of any legal provision, that provision shall have as much corresponding meaning as possible, so that it can be invoked; the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect<\/p>

1.4<\/strong> The applicability of the Customer’s General Terms and Conditions, by whatever name, is hereby expressly rejected.<\/p>

Art. 2 – Conclusion of the Agreement<\/h2>

2.1<\/strong> Every offer made by N.Karantzounis is without obligation and does not bind N.Karantzounis, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.<\/p>

2.2<\/strong> An agreement between N.Karantzounis and the Customer is concluded by the Customer accepting N.Karantzounis proforma invoice by payment thereof.<\/p>

2.3<\/strong> The goods to be delivered by N.Karantzounis on the basis of the proforma invoice, as described by number, type designation in the proforma invoice, are referred to in these General Terms and Conditions as “Products”.<\/p>

2.4<\/strong> The proforma invoice together with these Terms and Conditions constitutes the complete agreement between the parties (“Agreement”).<\/p>

2.5<\/strong> Additions or amendments to the Agreement, including the applicable Terms and Conditions, shall only apply if and insofar as they have been agreed between the parties and recorded in writing.<\/p>

2.6<\/strong> In the event of a conflict between the underlying documents making up the Agreement, the following ranking rules will apply, whereby the document referred to earlier prevails over the document referred to later:<\/p>

  • die Rechnung<\/li>\n\n
  • die Proforma-Rechnung<\/li>\n\n
  • der Text dieser Allgemeinen Gesch\u00e4ftsbedingungen<\/li>\n\n
  • das Zitat<\/li>\n\n
  • Produktbeschreibung, und<\/li>\n\n
  • Packliste<\/li><\/ul>

    2.7<\/strong> For deliveries carried out by N.Karantzounis, for which no proforma invoice has been sent, the invoice is considered to be an order confirmation. For such deliveries, the invoice shall be deemed to reflect the agreement correctly and completely<\/p>

    Art. 3 – Delivery terms<\/h2>

    3.1<\/strong> A delivery period stated by N.Karantzounis is based on the circumstances applicable to N.Karantzounis at the time the Agreement is concluded and, insofar as dependent on the performance of third parties, on the information provided to N.Karantzounis by those third parties. N.Karantzounis will comply with the delivery term as much as possible, but this is not a strict deadline<\/p>

    3.2<\/strong> Upon receipt of payment of the Purchase Price, N.Karantzounis will deliver the Products ex works\/warehouse. The aforementioned method of delivery can only be deviated from if expressly agreed otherwise in writing.<\/p>

    3.3 <\/strong>If N.Karantzounis requires information and\/or resources for the performance of the Agreement that must be provided by the Customer, or fulfilment of any other obligation imposed on the Customer by the Agreement, the delivery term will not commence until the day on which all the necessary information and\/or resources are in N.Karantzounis possession or the Customer has fulfilled said obligation towards N.Karantzounis.<\/p>

    3.4<\/strong> N.Karantzounis is entitled to deliver sold Products in parts. If the Products are delivered in parts, N.Karantzounis is entitled to invoice each part separately.<\/p>

    3.5<\/strong> In the event of late delivery, the client must give N.Karantzounis written notice of default, giving N.Karantzounis a reasonable period to still meet its obligations.<\/p>

    3.6<\/strong> If the delivery term is exceeded, the Customer is not entitled to any compensation in this respect. Neither is the Customer entitled to dissolve the Agreement.<\/p>

    3.7<\/strong> If the Customer does not purchase the Products, or if the Customer indicates that they will not purchase the Products, N.Karantzounis obligation to deliver will immediately lapse and the Customer forfeits an immediately payable fine amounting to 20% of the Invoice value of the Products in question, without prejudice to N.Karantzounis right to additional compensation and compensation of costs of recovery.<\/p>

    Art. 4 – Delivery conditions<\/h2>

    4.1<\/strong> The method of shipment and the means of transport shall, unless otherwise agreed, be left to the choice of the Customer. The Customer shall insure transport at his own expense and risk.<\/p>

    The Products shall in any case be deemed to have been delivered after transfer to the carrier.<\/p>

    If the Customer does not accept the Products or does not accept them on time, the Customer shall be in default without notice of default being required. The Customer remains liable for all amounts due under the Agreement.<\/p>

    The Customer is responsible for the assembly, installation and commissioning of the Products<\/p>

    Art. 5 – Prices<\/h2>

    5.1<\/strong> All prices are in Euros and are set out in the proforma invoice, excluding sales tax and other government charges.<\/p>

    5.2<\/strong> Transport costs and government costs are for the account of the Customer.<\/p>

    5.3<\/strong> N.Karantzounis has the right to pass on all price-increasing factors to the Customer that may arise as a direct or indirect result of, but are not limited to:<\/p>

    • Erh\u00f6hung der Einstandspreise, (Fabrik-)Preise der Lieferanten und Materialpreise<\/li>\n\n
    • Anstieg der Arbeitskosten, Sozialabgaben und Steuern<\/li>\n\n
    • Erh\u00f6hung der Transportkosten<\/li>\n\n
    • Wechselkurs\u00e4nderungen, sofern nicht in Euro<\/li><\/ul>

      5.4<\/strong> N.Karantzounis will inform the Customer of any price increase in writing as soon as possible. If the Customer does not respond in writing within five days of this notification, the Customer tacitly agrees to the price increase.<\/p>

      Art. 6. – Payment<\/h2>

      6.1<\/strong> Unless a different payment term has been agreed in writing, the Customer must pay N.Karantzounis invoices in advance and in euros.<\/p>

      6.2<\/strong> N.Karantzounis is entitled, in the event of another payment term, including during the execution of the Agreement, to require the Customer to make an advance payment or provide security in any other way in connection with the Agreement.<\/p>

      6.3<\/strong> The Customer is not entitled to deduct any amount from the invoice amount or to set off the invoice amount against any counterclaim they may have against N.Karantzounis.<\/p>

      6.4<\/strong> The Customer is not entitled to suspend any payment obligation towards N.Karantzounis.<\/p>

      6.5<\/strong> If the Customer fails to pay any amount owed within the time limit set for doing so, the Customer shall be in default by operation of law without any further notice of default being required.<\/p>

      6.6<\/strong> Costs, both judicial and extrajudicial, incurred by N.Karantzounis in enforcing the Customer’s obligations, are for the account of the Customer. For extrajudicial costs, a minimum of EUR 350 applies, without the need for evidence. The aforementioned costs are due from the moment N.Karantzounis notifies the Customer in writing to fulfil their obligations. If N.Karantzounis transfers its claim for collection, the amount of the claim will be increased by ten percent for administration costs.<\/p>

      6.7<\/strong> All obligations of the Customer are immediately due and payable in the event that the Customer fails to fulfil his payment obligations on time.<\/p>

      Art. 7 – Retention of title<\/h2>

      7.1<\/strong> The ownership of the Products, notwithstanding the actual delivery, will not pass to the Customer until the they have paid in full all that they owe N.Karantzounis under the Agreement concluded between N.Karantzounis and the Customer or any other Agreement.<\/p>

      7.2<\/strong> If and as long as N.Karantzounis is the owner of the Products, the Customer is not entitled to pledge or otherwise encumber them.<\/p>

      7.3<\/strong> Without prejudice to the above provisions of this article, the Customer is permitted to sell the Products to third parties, but only in the context of their normal business operations.<\/p>

      7.4 N.Karantzounis is entitled to unimpeded access to its proprietary Products.<\/strong> The Customer will cooperate fully with N.Karantzounis in order to enable N.Karantzounis to exercise the retention of title referred to in paragraph 1 by taking back the Products.<\/p>

      7.5<\/strong> If and as long as N.Karantzounis is the owner of the Products, the Customer will immediately inform N.Karantzounis if the Products are (or threaten to be) seized or if third parties otherwise claim (any part of) the Products. The Customer must also inform the third party of N.Karantzounis (property) rights.<\/p>

      Art. 8 – Force majeure at N.Karantzounis<\/h2>

      8.1 <\/strong>Force majeure on the part of N.Karantzounis is in any case understood to mean any circumstance beyond N.Karantzounis control\u2013even if foreseeable at the time the Agreement was concluded\u2013that permanently or temporarily prevents the performance of the Agreement, as well as, insofar as not already included therein:<\/p>

      • Krieg, Kriegsgefahr, Terroranschl\u00e4ge, B\u00fcrgerkrieg und Aufstand<\/li>\n\n
      • Streik, Ausschluss von Arbeitnehmern, Transportschwierigkeiten, Materialmangel, Feuer und andere schwerwiegende Betriebsst\u00f6rungen<\/li>\n\n
      • Ma\u00dfnahmen der Regierung<\/li>\n\n
      • Probleme mit der Energieversorgung<\/li>\n\n
      • Import-, Export- und Produktionsverbote<\/li>\n\n
      • M\u00e4ngel der Unternehmen, Institutionen, Personen und\/oder Gegenst\u00e4nde, die von N.Karantzounis f\u00fcr die Erf\u00fcllung des Vertrages eingesetzt werden.<\/li><\/ul>

        8.2<\/strong> If N.Karantzounis is prevented by force majeure from fulfilling its obligations towards the Customer within the delivery term, the delivery term will be extended by the duration that N.Karantzounis is directly or indirectly prevented from fulfilling its obligations due to force majeure.<\/p>

        8.3<\/strong> N.Karantzounis will inform the Customer as soon as possible of any force majeure situation.<\/p>

        8.4<\/strong> If N.Karantzounis has already partially fulfilled its obligations when force majeure occurs or can only partially fulfil its obligations, N.Karantzounis is entitled to invoice the delivered or deliverable part separately and the Customer is obliged to pay this invoice.<\/p>

        Art. 9 – Claims and warranty<\/h2>

        9.1<\/strong> Customer must examine the Products upon delivery. The Customer must check whether the goods delivered comply with the Agreement, i.e. in any case:<\/p>

        • ob die richtigen Produkte geliefert wurden<\/li>\n\n
        • ob die gelieferten Produkte in Menge und Anzahl dem entsprechen, was geliefert wurde einverstanden<\/li>\n\n
        • ob sichtbare (Transport-)Sch\u00e4den vorliegen, und<\/li>\n\n
        • ob die gelieferten Produkte die Anforderungen erf\u00fcllen, die f\u00fcr normale Gebrauchs- und\/oder Handelszwecke erwartet werden k\u00f6nnen;<\/li><\/ul>

          9.2<\/strong> Complaints regarding defects in the Products must be made to N.Karantzounis in writing and in detail immediately after discovery, but at the latest within seven days of the delivery of the Product to the Customer.<\/p>

          9.3<\/strong> If the term as stipulated in paragraph 2 is exceeded, any claim against N.Karantzounis in respect of the defects will lapse. Legal actions in this respect must be brought within six months after the timely complaint on pain of forfeiture.<\/p>

          9.6<\/strong> Customer must report complaints about invoices in writing to N.Karantzounis within eight days of the invoice date.<\/p>

          9.8<\/strong> N.Karantzounis is not responsible for any defects in the Products caused by:<\/p>

          • Nichteinhaltung von Anforderungen<\/li>\n\n
          • andere als die normale Verwendung<\/li>\n\n
          • normale Abnutzung<\/li>\n\n
          • Fahrl\u00e4ssigkeit<\/li>\n\n
          • \u00dcberlast<\/li>\n\n
          • Anpassungen durch Dritte<\/li>\n\n
          • ein Unfall<\/li>\n\n
          • eine Ursache, die nicht mit dem Produkt zusammenh\u00e4ngt.<\/li><\/ul>

            9.9<\/strong> On condition that complaints are made in a timely manner, correctly and in accordance with the provisions of this article, Grovema will repair Products that have proved to be defective. 1.) at Grovema’s expense and\/or 2.) redeliver the Product free of charge against the return of the Product that has proven to be defective and\/or 3.) refund the price paid by the Customer to N.Karantzounis for the Product that has proved to be defective. By fulfilling the aforementioned performances, N.Karantzounis shall be fully discharged with regard to its (warranty) obligations.<\/p>

            Art. 10 – Suspension and dissolution<\/h2>

            10.1<\/strong> If the Customer fails to fulfil any obligation towards N.Karantzounis, or if N.Karantzounis can reasonably expect the Customer to fail to fulfil any obligation towards N.Karantzounis, N.Karantzounis has the right to suspend the (further) performance of its obligations under the Agreement by means of a written notification, without N.Karantzounis being obliged to pay any compensation, all this without prejudice to its other rights.<\/p>

            10.2<\/strong> Without prejudice to the provisions of article 10.1, N.Karantzounis is in such cases entitled to dissolve the Agreement in whole or in part with immediate effect, without notice of default or judicial intervention, by means of a written notification, without N.Karantzounis being obliged to pay any compensation or guarantee, all this without prejudice to its other rights.<\/p>

            10.3<\/strong> In the event that the Customer:<\/p>

            • die von N.Karantzounis gesendete Proforma-Rechnung nicht innerhalb von 14 Tagen nach Erhalt bezahlt hat;<\/li>\n\n
            • f\u00fcr insolvent erkl\u00e4rt wird, zur gesetzlichen Umschuldungseinrichtung f\u00fcr nat\u00fcrliche Personen zugelassen ist, Konkurs oder Zahlungseinstellung oder Zulassung zur gesetzlichen Umschuldungseinrichtung f\u00fcr nat\u00fcrliche Personen beantragt, eine Nachlassabtretung vornimmt oder (einen Teil) davon hat beschlagnahmte Verm\u00f6genswerte<\/li>\n\n
            • unter Vormundschaft gestellt wird oder sonst die Verf\u00fcgungsgewalt \u00fcber ihr Verm\u00f6gen oder Teile davon verliert<\/li>\n\n
            • ihr Gesch\u00e4ft oder einen Teil davon einstellt oder \u00fcbertr\u00e4gt, einschlie\u00dflich der \u00dcbertragung ihres Gesch\u00e4fts auf eine neu zu gr\u00fcndende oder bereits bestehende Gesellschaft, oder den Zweck ihres Gesch\u00e4fts \u00e4ndert<\/li>\n\n
            • stirbt; eine Verpflichtung, die ihm kraft Gesetzes oder aufgrund des Vertrags oder der Allgemeinen Gesch\u00e4ftsbedingungen obliegt, nicht, nicht rechtzeitig und\/oder nicht ordnungsgem\u00e4\u00df erf\u00fcllt<\/li><\/ul>

              N.Karantzounis is entitled to dissolve the Agreement with the Customer with immediate effect, in whole or in part, without notice of default or judicial intervention, by means of a written notification, all this without prejudice to its other rights.<\/p>

              Art. 11 – Liability and indemnity<\/h2>

              11.1<\/strong> N.Karantzounis is not liable for any damage suffered by the Customer or third parties, except insofar as this damage is the direct result of intent or recklessness.<\/p>

              11.2<\/strong> If N.Karantzounis liability under this Agreement should arise because of (i) N.Karantzounis failure to perform its obligations under the Agreement, (ii) N.Karantzounis breach of its warranty obligations, (iii) tort, or (iv) for any other reason, N.Karantzounis liability is limited as provided for in this article.<\/p>

              11.3<\/strong> N.Karantzounis can only be held liable for the replacement compensation, i.e. the compensation for the lagging performance. N.Karantzounis is not liable for any form of damage, including:<\/p>

              • zus\u00e4tzliche Entsch\u00e4digung in welcher Form auch immer;<\/li>\n\n
              • indirekter Schaden;<\/li>\n\n
              • Folgesch\u00e4den;<\/li>\n\n
              • Sch\u00e4den durch entgangenen Gewinn;<\/li>\n\n
              • Verz\u00f6gerungsschaden;<\/li>\n\n
              • Sch\u00e4den infolge unzureichender Mitwirkung;<\/li>\n\n
              • Kundeninformationen oder -materialien, und<\/li>\n\n
              • Sch\u00e4den aufgrund von Informationen oder Ratschl\u00e4gen von N.Karantzounis.<\/li><\/ul>

                11.4<\/strong> With due observance of article 11,2 the liability caused by shortcomings is limited to the corresponding invoice amount actually paid by the Customer.<\/p>

                11.5<\/strong> N.Karantzounis liability towards the Customer and\/or third parties is in all cases limited to the amount or amounts to which N.Karantzounis liability insurance gives entitlement.<\/p>

                11.6<\/strong> The Customer’s right to compensation only arises if the Customer has reported the damage to N.Karantzounis in writing as soon as reasonably possible after it has arisen in accordance with the provisions of these Terms and Conditions.<\/p>

                11.7<\/strong> The Customer shall indemnify N.Karantzounis against all claims from third parties, directly or indirectly related to (the use of) the Products, and shall compensate N.Karantzounis for all damage N.Karantzounis suffers as a result of such claims.<\/p>

                11.8<\/strong> Any claim for compensation for damage shall lapse three months after the event which caused the damage, unless judicial collection has commenced within the aforementioned period.<\/p>

                Art. 12 – Intellectual property rights<\/h2>

                12.1<\/strong> Under no circumstances does the Customer acquire any intellectual property rights based on the Agreement with respect to, but not limited to:<\/p>

                • die Produkte;<\/li>\n\n
                • die von N.Karantzounis ausgestellte Proforma-Rechnung;<\/li>\n\n
                • die von N.Karantzounis erstellten und\/oder bereitgestellten Designs, Zeichnungen, Beschreibungen und Modelle;<\/li>\n\n
                • die von N.Karantzounis erstellten und\/oder bereitgestellten Berechnungen;<\/li>\n\n
                • die von N.Karantzounis produzierte und\/oder bereitgestellte Software;<\/li>\n\n
                • die von N.Karantzounis hergestellten und\/oder gelieferten Werkzeuge;<\/li>\n\n
                • die Informationen, auf denen die Herstellungs- und Konstruktionsmethoden und Produkte basieren;<\/li><\/ul>

                  regardless of whether or not costs have been charged.<\/p>

                  12.2<\/strong> Except for the execution of the Agreement, the Customer is not permitted to copy, show to third parties, publish or use any Product or part thereof made available by N.Karantzounis without the express written consent of N.Karantzounis.<\/p>

                  12.3<\/strong> At N.Karantzounis first request, the items referred to in paragraph 1 must be returned to N.Karantzounis.<\/p>

                  12.4<\/strong> The Customer shall immediately notify N.Karantzounis of any claim by a third party against or in respect of an infringement of intellectual property rights relating to the Products.<\/p>

                  Art. 13 – Applicable law<\/h2>

                  13.1<\/strong> Die Pro Forma-Rechnung, diese Allgemeinen Gesch\u00e4ftsbedingungen, der Vertrag und das daraus resultierende Rechtsverh\u00e4ltnis zwischen N.Karantzounis und dem Kunden unterliegen ausschlie\u00dflich deutschem Recht. Die Anwendbarkeit des \u00dcbereinkommens der Vereinten Nationen \u00fcber Vertr\u00e4ge \u00fcber den internationalen Warenkauf ist ausgeschlossen.<\/p>

                  13.2<\/strong> All disputes that may arise in connection with the Agreement and the resulting legal relationship between N.Karantzounis and the Customer must first be submitted to the Court of Ulm (the Germany )<\/mark><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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