General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery Cavalli Group B.V.
Date: 25- 02- 2026
Article 1 Definitions
In these General Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:
- the F.G.H.S. : the Dutch Association of Sporting Goods Suppliers (Vereniging van Fabrikanten en Groothandelaren in Sportbenodigdheden) (F.G.H.S.), with its registered office in Utrecht;
- Seller: (member of F.G.H.S.);
- Buyer: a natural or legal entity that is a party to an agreement or other legal relationship with the Seller or to whom the Seller has made an offer or quote;
- Working days: all calendar days except for Saturdays, Sundays, 1 January, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, the days declared national holidays by the Dutch government and the day on which His Majesty the King's birthday is officially celebrated.
- Days: all calendar days;
- Intellectual Property Rights: all rights ensuing from intellectual property and related rights such as copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, design rights, trade name rights, database rights and related rights, as well as rights to know-how and performances on a par with a patentable invention. (p. 1)
Article 2 Applicability and validity
2.1 These General Terms and Conditions are exclusively applicable to all the Seller's offers to the Buyer and all agreements of whatever nature concluded between the Seller and the Buyer, as well as to all (other) legal acts, legal relationships and agreements whether or not they ensue from or are related to the former agreements. (p. 1) 2.2 The Seller has the right to amend and/or supplement these General Terms and Conditions at any time. The Seller will notify the Buyer of any substantive amendment in writing and at least one month before the relevant amendment or supplement comes into force. Unless the Buyer complains in writing and within two weeks of the date of the written notification being sent, the Buyer is deemed to have tacitly approved the amendment or supplement. Any purchase conditions and other conditions of the Buyer are only applicable if it has been agreed expressly and in writing that these conditions are applicable to the agreement, to the exclusion of these General Terms and Conditions. (p. 1) 2.3 In the event of nullity of one or more provisions of the General Terms and Conditions, the other provisions remain in force. (p. 1)
Article 3 The establishment of the agreements
3.1 All offers, quotes, proposals etc. made by the Seller are without engagement unless the contrary has been stated expressly and in writing. Offers, quotes, proposals etc. also include price lists, brochures and other information provided. (p. 1) 3.2 The (sales) agreement is formed if the Buyer places an order with the Seller and if the Seller accepts this order. An order can be placed in any form. The order is accepted by means of a written or an electronic confirmation (e-mail) sent to the Buyer or by delivering the goods stated on the order. (p. 1) 3.3 The Buyer guarantees that the person placing an order on behalf of the Buyer is authorised to conclude an agreement with the Seller. (p. 1) 3.4 Cancelling an agreement is not possible unless the Seller consents to this in writing and if the relevant goods have not been delivered yet. The Seller has the right to attach further terms and conditions to this consent. (p. 1) 3.5 Amendments of and supplements to agreements concluded will only be valid if these have been expressly agreed by Seller and Buyer in writing. (p. 1)
Article 4 Materials and information provided by the Seller
4.1 Design drawings, working and detailed drawings, models, computer software, photographic recordings, samples, designs, logos, quoted dimensions, quantities, drawings, colours, materials, technical specifications and/or other materials and information, provided by the Seller to the Buyer, can only be considered as an approximate description of the goods. The Seller does not guarantee the correctness and completeness of these materials and information. (p. 1) 4.2 The Seller is not liable for the Buyer using the abovementioned materials and information unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing. (p. 1) 4.3 The ownership of the materials and information stated in this article, or any related right thereto, does not transfer to the Buyer. On the Seller's first request, the Buyer must return the abovementioned materials and information to the Seller, at the Buyer's expense. (p. 1) 4.4 The Seller and/or their licensers own all Intellectual Property Rights in relation to the materials and information stated in this article. Nothing in these General Terms and Conditions implies the transfer of any Intellectual Property Right to the Buyer. (p. 1) 4.5 The Buyer can only use the materials and information referred to in article 4, in accordance with the performance of the agreement. Without prejudice to the above, none of the goods or the materials and information referred to in article 4 may be given for inspection or be transferred to third parties, for reuse or otherwise, without prior written consent of the Seller. (p. 1)
Article 5 Data provided by the Buyer
5.1 The Seller assumes that the design drawings, working and detailed drawings, models, computer software, photographic recordings, samples, designs, logos, quoted dimensions, quantities, drawings, colours, materials, technical specifications and/or other materials and data provided by the Buyer to the Seller, are adequate, correct and complete without the Seller having to verify this. (p. 1) 5.2 The Buyer indemnifies the Seller against all judicial and extra-judicial claims from third parties who argue that an Intellectual Property Right or any other right of those third parties is infringed by the Seller using the materials and data referred to in this article. (p. 1)
Article 6 Delivery and risk
6.1 The Seller will deliver or organise delivery of the goods at the agreed location or locations in the way stated in the order or (subsequently) agreed upon in writing. (p. 1) 6.2 The goods are transported at the expense of the Seller, unless the order amount of the goods is lower than an amount to be determined by the Seller, in which case transport is at the expense of the Buyer. The aforementioned amount depends on the price level and volume. (p. 1) 6.3 The Buyer is obliged to receive the goods at the agreed location/locations on first presentation when the Seller delivers or organises delivery or at a time that is stated in the agreement. If the Buyer fails to fulfil their obligations, the resulting damage and costs will be at the Buyer’s expense. (p. 1) 6.4 The risk of the goods transfers to the Buyer as soon as the goods are in the control of the Buyer or a third party commissioned by the Buyer. This is also the case if the Seller organises the transport at the request and expense of the Buyer. (p. 1) 6.5 The Seller ensures the goods are packed correctly and manageably. (p. 1)
Article 7 Delivery times/ delivery on demand
7.1 The delivery period starts on the date on which the Seller has accepted the order in writing. If a delivery time is exceeded, the Seller has the right to deliver the goods up to 15 working days after the delivery time without being obliged to pay any compensation.. 7.2 If ordered goods are not accepted, the Seller may store the goods at the expense and risk of the Buyer, or partially dissolve the agreement and sell the goods to third parties. 7.3 In the event of objections from third parties to the delivery, the Seller may immediately suspend or discontinue the delivery. 7.4 If no time has been defined for calling the delivery on demand, the Seller is entitled to full payment after three months. 7.5 If a delivery on demand is not called for (within three months), the Buyer must indicate a time within five working days, which may not exceed a period of three months. After that time, the goods are stored at the risk of the Buyer.
Article 8 Prices, invoicing and payment
8.1 All prices stated by the Seller and Buyer are net prices excluding VAT, unless expressly stated otherwise. The Seller is entitled to amend the indicated prices at any time, before the conclusion of the agreement referred to in article 3.2.
8.2 The Seller has the right to amend the price after conclusion of the agreement if the price increase is a result of one of the following factors: i) increases of taxes or other levies and/or duties by the authorities, ii) fluctuating exchange rates, iii) increases in wages, transport costs and/or purchase prices. In that case, the Buyer is entitled to rescind the agreement within 14 days of being informed of the price amendment in writing, in accordance with article 10, without the Seller
being liable to pay any compensation.
8.3 If the invoice amount of the delivered items is less than €150, the Seller is entitled to charge a surcharge of a maximum of €12.50 for administration costs.
8.4 The Seller is entitled to invoice and request payment before delivery. Payment must be made within 30 days of the invoice date, unless stated otherwise on the invoice. Payment can also be demanded for partial deliveries. The Seller is entitled to suspend delivery at all times until the Buyer has made a down payment.
8.5 In the event that the Buyer fails to pay all of the amounts owed within the agreed term, the Buyer is in default upon expiry of that term, without any notice of default being required. In this case:
a) the Buyer owes interest equal to the statutory commercial interest rate by virtue of
article 6:119a of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) from the date on which the amount due
becomes payable until the date on which payment is made;
and
b) all costs incurred by the Seller, such as legal costs and
extrajudicial costs, including the costs for legal
aid, bailiffs and collection agencies, incurred because of the overdue
payment, are payable by the Buyer. The extrajudicial costs are set at
at least 15% of the invoice amount, subject to a minimum of €100 excl.
VAT without prejudice to the Sellers' other means of redress under these
General Terms and Conditions and/or applicable law, including the right to
compensation.
8.6 If the Seller's legally valid claims for payment are fully or partially allowed, the Buyer must pay the Seller’s legal fees, including costs for legal aid and amounts not granted by the judge, unless the Seller is the only party ordered to pay legal costs.
8.7 The payments made by the Buyer will first be applied to pay all interest and costs payable and subsequently the due and payable invoices that have been outstanding for the longest period, even if the Buyer states that the payment relates to a later invoice.
8.8 Complaints relating to invoices or goods do not release the Buyer from the obligation to pay. Buyer is not entitled to settlements.
Article 9 Retention of title and other securities
9.1 Without prejudice to these terms and conditions, all delivered goods remain the Seller’s property until the Buyer has paid all amounts due to the Seller that fall within the scope of article 92 Book 3 of the Dutch Civil Code, on all accounts and regardless of the liability for payment, including interest and costs. The Buyer is not permitted, before having paid in full, to pledge the goods to third parties or to transfer their ownership, except the goods delivered by the Seller that the Buyer transfers in the context of normal business operations. In the event of infringement of this article, as well as in the event of full or partial applicability of article 10, the Seller has the right to recall the goods delivered by the Seller at the location where the goods are kept without authorisation from the Buyer or the judge. In that case, any claim by the Seller
becomes immediately and fully due and payable.
9.2 The Buyer has an obligation to store the goods, delivered under retention of title, with care and as the recognisable property of the Seller. For the duration of the retention of title, the Buyer is obliged to insure the goods against fire, water and explosion damage and theft and must be able to provide these insurance policies for inspection, on the Seller's first request.
9.3 If the Seller wishes to exercise their rights, referred to in subsection 1, the Buyer unconditionally and irrevocably authorises the Seller or a third party assigned by the Seller to access all locations where the Seller’s properties may be/are kept, and to repossess the goods. Any costs resulting from this action are at the expense of the Buyer.
9.4 If the Seller considers the Buyer's financial position and/or payment history questionable, the Seller is entitled to demand any form of security from the Buyer, for example a down payment, for the first or subsequent deliveries. If the Buyer fails to provide this security, the Seller is entitled, without prejudice to their other rights, to immediately postpone or cancel the further performance of the agreement without having to pay any compensation, while all that the Buyer owes the Seller on any account, becomes immediately due and payable.
Article 10 Dissolution and suspension
10.1 The agreement can only be dissolved in writing. Dissolution of the agreement based on an attributable shortcoming is only permitted after a written notice of default that is as detailed as possible, has been sent stating a reasonable term to fulfil the obligation(s).
10.2 If the Buyer or the Seller has applied for or is about to be granted a suspension of payments, the Seller or Buyer’s bankruptcy has been requested or they has been declared bankrupt, discontinues their business, or the decision is made to dissolve the legal entity, or the Seller or Buyer receives reasonably reliable information indicating that the Buyer or Seller is probably unable to fulfil their obligations, the Seller or Buyer has the right to send a registered letter to immediately, in full or in part, dissolve all agreements existing at the time without legal intervention.
10.3 In case the agreement is dissolved, the goods already delivered by the Seller and the payment obligation in relation to this delivery are not cancelled
unless the Buyer proves that the Seller has failed to fulfil a substantial part of their obligations. Amounts invoiced by the Seller before dissolution, in connection with what the Seller has performed or delivered correctly and in compliance with their obligations in the agreement, remain payable in full with due observance of the previous sentence and become immediately due and payable as soon as the agreement is dissolved.
10.4 The Seller can choose to extend this dissolution to goods that have been delivered already, under the same agreement, if these goods were supposed to be delivered as a set according to that agreement (order confirmation). In the abovementioned situation(s), the Buyer is entitled to return the goods to the Seller, at their expense and risk, and to claim the payments, made for these goods, back from the Seller.
10.5 If the Buyer fails to fulfil an obligation towards the Seller, in any agreement, the Seller will have the right to suspend all current agreements between the two parties without any legal intervention and without prejudice to the Seller's other legal rights in such a situation.
Article 11 Complaints
11.1 The Buyer observes the instructions with regard to storage and handling of the delivered goods. The Buyer inspects the goods upon delivery or within two working days after delivery.
11.2 Complaints regarding deliveries must be made by the Buyer in writing and directly to the Seller, within three working days after delivery. Complaints must be made in writing (or by e-mail), stating the precise nature and cause for the complaint(s), including dated photographs proving the defects, the packing slip and (if known) the relevant invoice number. By submitting a complaint, the payment obligation relating to the disputed goods is suspended. The defective goods must be in the possession of the Seller within 10 working days after delivery.
11.3 Any right the Buyer may exercise in connection with faulty, delivered goods expires one month after delivery, unless the Buyer can prove that the defect was already present at the time of delivery and manifested itself only more than one month after delivery
11.4 If a complaint is justified, the Seller is obliged, at its own discretion, to
repair the defective goods or replace the goods with other goods, in accordance with the order,
on condition that the repair or replacement takes place within a reasonable time of the
justness of the complaint having been determined. In that case, the Buyer cannot claim any compensation.
11.5 When assessing the consequences of a justified complaint, the Seller reserves the right to take any decrease in value of the goods into account. The foregoing does not apply if the Buyer demonstrates that the decrease in value can be fully attributed to the Seller.
11.6 Return shipments in relation to complaints, not accompanied or preceded by the information stated in the second sentence of section 2, are not permitted. If the Buyer nevertheless returns the goods, contrary to this provision, or returns goods for unjustified reasons, then the goods are kept at the disposal of the Buyer, at their expense and risk, insofar as the Seller does not refuse the returned goods. No acknowledgment of correctness of any warranty claim can be derived from this action. The costs of returning goods for unjustified reasons are at the expense of the Buyer.
Article 12 Warranty and Liability
12.1 Notifications from or on behalf of the Seller concerning the quality, composition, application possibilities, features and handling of the delivered goods can only be considered a guarantee if they are confirmed expressly and in writing by the Seller in the form of a warranty.
12.2 If the Buyer performs repairs or modifications on the goods, or has repairs or modifications performed, without prior consent from the Seller, the warranty
obligation lapses immediately.
12.3 The Seller is not liable for any damage due to an attributable shortcoming, unlawful conduct or any other action by the Seller, except if it concerns intent or wilful recklessness by the Seller personally or the managers working for the Seller.
12.4 If, despite the provisions in 12.3, the Seller is liable in any way, this liability is limited to compensation of the damage of loss suffered by the Buyer up to a maximum of the invoice amount for the relevant (partial) agreement or order. The Seller's liability for direct damage can never exceed € 50,000 for any reason whatsoever under any circumstances.
12.5 Direct damage is exclusively understood to be:
a. reasonable costs which the Buyer would have to incur in order to get the Seller
to fulfil with their obligations; this alternative damage or loss
is not reimbursed however if the agreement has been dissolved
on request of or by the Buyer.
b. reasonable costs, incurred to determine the cause and extent of
the damage or loss, insofar as the determination relates to direct damage within the
meaning of this agreement;
c. reasonable costs, incurred to prevent or limit damage or loss, insofar
as the Buyer proves that these costs have resulted in limitation of direct damage
within the meaning of this agreement.
12.6 The applicability of any right to compensation is always subject to the condition that the Buyer must inform the Seller in writing as soon as possible after the damage has occurred. Any claim for damages against the Seller lapses six months after the claim has been lodged.
Article 13 Force majeure
13.1 Neither party is obliged to fulfil any obligation if it is prevented from doing so due to force majeure.
13.2 Force majeure includes any circumstance, including but not limited to floating ice, extreme weather conditions, terrorist attacks, flooding, legal restrictions, suppliers and Seller’s auxiliaries’ failure to fulfil obligations, strikes, government measures, import delays, export bans, uproar, war, mobilisation, transport obstructions, faulty machines, power cuts, import obstructions, fire and all other circumstances that cannot be influenced by the Seller and Buyer, as a result of which the normal performance of the agreement cannot be reasonably expected by the Seller or Buyer.
13.3 The party that experiences force majeure will notify the other party immediately in writing.
13.4 In the event of force majeure, the other party cannot claim any compensation.
13.5 If a case of force majeure results in exceeding the agreed date or time, including a possible additional delivery time of 15 working days, the other party has the right to dissolve the relevant agreement in writing. The rescinding party is not obliged to pay any compensation.
Article 14 Disputes and applicable law
14.1 All disputes in relation to an agreement or the performance of an agreement between the Buyer and Seller that cannot be solved in an amicable way between parties will be submitted to the competent court in the court district where the Seller has its registered office. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Seller has the right to submit a dispute to the competent court in the court district where the Buyer has its registered office.
14.2 All agreements and legal relationships on other grounds between the Buyer and the Seller are governed by Dutch law, to the exclusion of the Vienna Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).