General Terms and Conditions of Sale

1 – Acceptance of our terms and conditions

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale apply to all sales of equipment and services entered into between LEASAMETRIC and its business customers. In accordance with the provisions of the French Commercial Code, they constitute the sole basis of the commercial relationship.

Any order constitutes unreserved acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, provided that they have been supplied to the Customer before the contract is entered into or made available under conditions enabling the Customer to read them. The Customer’s general terms and conditions of purchase shall not prevail over these General Terms and Conditions unless LEASAMETRIC has expressly accepted them in writing beforehand. In the event of any inconsistency, the special terms and conditions expressly agreed between the parties, particularly those stated in the quotation or order acknowledgement, shall prevail over these General Terms and Conditions. LEASAMETRIC’s failure, at any given time, to invoke any provision of these General Terms and Conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of its right to invoke that provision at a later date.

2 – Orders

2.1 – All orders for equipment must be submitted to LEASAMETRIC in writing, either by means of a dated and signed bearing the words “Approved and accepted”, together with the company’s stamp where possible, or by means of an official purchase order referring to LEASAMETRIC’s offer. An order shall become firm and final only after its express acceptance by LEASAMETRIC, in particular through the issue of an order acknowledgement. LEASAMETRIC reserves the right to accept or refuse any order, particularly where the equipment is unavailable, a previous payment default has occurred or the financial guarantees provided are insufficient.

2.2 – Any order accepted by LEASAMETRIC is firm and final. It may not be cancelled, amended or postponed by the Customer without LEASAMETRIC’s prior written consent.

2.3 – If LEASAMETRIC exceptionally agrees to a cancellation request made by the Customer, a cancellation charge equal to 10% of the total amount of the order excluding VAT shall be invoiced. Where the costs actually incurred by LEASAMETRIC exceed this charge, particularly for equipment specifically ordered, reserved, imported, configured, calibrated, repaired or prepared for the Customer, the Customer shall be liable for the actual costs incurred, upon presentation of the corresponding supporting documents. Any advance payments already made shall be retained and set off against the sums due in respect of the cancellation.

2.4 – LEASAMETRIC’s catalogues, quotations and sales offers specify whether the equipment offered is new, reNEWed® or clearance stock. The term reNEWed®, as used by LEASAMETRIC, means pre-owned equipment that has been inspected, refurbished where necessary, tested and confirmed to be operational, and which benefits from the LEASAMETRIC warranty under the conditions specified in the offer or in these General Terms and Conditions of Sale. Offers relating to reNEWed® equipment are always subject to availability in LEASAMETRIC’s inventory on the date the order is accepted.

Unless otherwise stated, such offers remain valid for seven calendar days from their date of issue. Equipment sold as clearance stock is sold as is, as described in the commercial offer and, unless otherwise stated, without accessories, a calibration certificate or calibration. It must nevertheless be operational at the time of dispatch, subject to any defects or restrictions expressly brought to the Customer’s attention before the order is placed.

2.5 – The Customer remains responsible for selecting the equipment ordered and ensuring that it is suitable for the Customer’s requirements, technical constraints and conditions of use. Before placing the order, the Customer must check the equipment’s technical specifications, compatibility with its installation and suitability for the intended use. Any advice provided by LEASAMETRIC is based on the information supplied by the Customer. LEASAMETRIC shall not be liable for any unsuitability resulting from incomplete, inaccurate or incorrect information supplied by the Customer, or from any use that was not expressly brought to its attention before the order was placed.

2.6 – Photographs, illustrations, technical specifications, dimensions, performance data and descriptions contained in catalogues, quotations, data sheets, websites or other sales materials are provided for information only. They shall constitute a contractual commitment only where expressly reproduced in LEASAMETRIC’s order acknowledgement.

LEASAMETRIC may correct any obvious clerical error affecting a price, product reference, specification or availability before final acceptance of the order.

2.7 – Unless otherwise stated in the offer, accessories, options, software licences, cables, adapters, probes, sensors, manuals, calibration certificates and calibration services are included in the sale only where they are expressly listed in the quotation or order acknowledgement.

3 – Prices

3.1 – Prices are stated exclusive of VAT and remain valid for the period indicated. Unless specific contractual provisions apply, LEASAMETRIC’s offers and price lists reflect the prices in force on the date they are issued and may be revised once their validity period has expired. These prices apply to equipment available from stock and exclude carriage, delivery, installation and packaging costs, which shall be invoiced separately.

3.2 – If the prices shown in catalogues, brochures, websites or other advertising materials differ from those stated in the quotation or order acknowledgement, only the prices stated in LEASAMETRIC’s order acknowledgement shall apply.

3.3 – Where performance of the order requires an import or procurement from a third-party supplier, LEASAMETRIC may revise the price before final acceptance of the order in the event of a significant change in exchange rates, customs duties, taxes, transport costs or the supplier’s prices. The Customer shall be informed of any amendment before the order is finally confirmed.

3.4 – Prices are determined according to the characteristics, condition and availability of the equipment, the services requested and, where applicable, the applicable supply conditions. No discount, rebate or price reduction shall apply unless expressly stated in the quotation or order acknowledgement.

4 – Payment terms

4.1 – Unless special terms have been expressly granted by LEASAMETRIC and subject to the payment arrangements set out in Article 4.3, invoices shall be payable immediately upon receipt, net and without discount. Invoices shall be issued on the date of delivery of the equipment or completion of the service, except where full payment or an advance payment is required before dispatch or before performance of the service begins.

Any special terms stated in the quotation, order acknowledgement or invoice shall prevail over these General Terms and Conditions.

4.2 – LEASAMETRIC reserves the right to require payment in full or an advance payment before commencing performance, particularly in the case of a new Customer, a Customer without an open account, a Customer with a history of payment default, or where the Customer’s financial position presents a particular risk.

An advance payment constitutes a first payment towards the order price. Its payment does not entitle the Customer to withdraw unilaterally from the order. In the event of cancellation or termination attributable to the Customer, the advance payment shall be set off against the compensation and other sums due to LEASAMETRIC.

4.3 – The minimum invoice amount applicable to sales is EUR 300 excluding VAT. Orders with a value of less than EUR 2,000 excluding VAT must be paid in full upon receipt of LEASAMETRIC’s order acknowledgement and, in all cases, before dispatch.

For orders with a value of EUR 2,000 excluding VAT or more, LEASAMETRIC may require an advance payment equal to 50% of the total order amount including VAT, with the balance payable no later than before dispatch, unless special terms have been expressly granted.

Where payment terms are granted to the Customer, they may not exceed the maximum periods permitted by the regulations in force.

4.4 – Any sum not paid by its due date shall automatically, from the day following that date and without prior formal notice, give rise to late-payment interest calculated at the rate applied by the European Central Bank to its most recent refinancing operation, plus ten percentage points. Under no circumstances may this rate be lower than three times the French statutory interest rate.

A fixed charge of EUR 40 for recovery costs shall also automatically be payable for each invoice remaining unpaid on its due date. Where the recovery costs actually incurred exceed this fixed charge, LEASAMETRIC may claim additional compensation upon presentation of the corresponding supporting documents.

In addition, by way of a contractual penalty, the Customer shall be liable for an amount equal to 10% of the unpaid amount including VAT, subject to a minimum charge of EUR 150, without prejudice to late-payment interest, the fixed charge for recovery costs, any additional recovery costs and legal costs. This contractual penalty shall remain subject to the court’s statutory power to reduce it where applicable. Failure to pay a single invoice on its due date shall render all other sums owed by the Customer immediately payable, including sums not yet due. LEASAMETRIC may also suspend or refuse performance of any current order until all sums due have been paid in full.

4.5 – If the Customer rejects a repair quotation issued after the equipment has been diagnosed, administrative and technical charges shall be invoiced. These charges are set at EUR 300 excluding VAT for a standard diagnosis and may amount to EUR 1,500 excluding VAT where the device requires in-depth analysis, complex dismantling, the involvement of a specialist or the use of a subcontractor.

Where the diagnostic charges are likely to exceed EUR 300 excluding VAT, LEASAMETRIC shall inform the Customer in advance and request its written approval. Diagnostic charges remain payable even if the equipment is declared beyond repair or the Customer rejects the repair quotation.

4.6 – In the event of late payment, LEASAMETRIC may suspend performance of the commercial warranty and of any service not yet performed until all sums due have been paid in full. Such suspension shall not deprive the Customer of any statutory warranties that cannot lawfully be excluded. The term of the commercial warranty shall not be extended as a result of such suspension.

5 – Delivery, costs and risk

5.1 – Unless otherwise stipulated in the order acknowledgement, equipment shall be deemed delivered at LEASAMETRIC’s premises. The risk of loss, theft and damage shall pass upon physical handover of the equipment to the Customer or to the carrier responsible for transporting it.

Where transport is arranged by LEASAMETRIC on the Customer’s behalf, the costs of transport, insurance and packaging shall remain payable by the Customer. LEASAMETRIC’s selection of the carrier shall not alter the transfer of risk, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.2 – Delivery times are provided for guidance only, unless LEASAMETRIC expressly commits in writing to a firm date. They shall begin to run upon receipt of all documents, information, advance payments and authorisations required to perform the order.

A reasonable delay shall not justify cancellation of the order, rejection of the equipment, the imposition of penalties or payment of compensation. In the event of a material delay attributable exclusively to LEASAMETRIC, the Customer must serve formal notice granting LEASAMETRIC a reasonable additional period in which to perform the order.

LEASAMETRIC shall not be liable for delays attributable to the carrier, manufacturer, supplier, customs formalities, the Customer or an event of force majeure.

5.3 – Upon delivery, the Customer must immediately check the apparent condition of the shipment, the number of packages, the product references and the presence of the accessories listed in the contractual documents. Any apparent damage, loss or discrepancy must be described in precise, complete and substantiated reservations entered on the carrier’s delivery receipt. Clear supporting photographs are required.

The reservations must be confirmed directly to the carrier by registered letter, or by any other method providing a legally verifiable date, within the applicable statutory period and, where the French Commercial Code applies, within three working days following receipt. A copy must be sent to LEASAMETRIC within the same period.

General wording such as ‘subject to unpacking’ or ‘damaged packaging’ shall not constitute sufficiently precise reservations.

5.4 – Any claim relating to non-conformity, an incorrect product reference, a missing accessory or an apparent defect not attributable to transport must be submitted to LEASAMETRIC in writing within eight calendar days of receipt.

Expiry of this period shall not deprive the Customer of any statutory warranties that cannot lawfully be excluded, but may result in the rejection of claims concerning defects or missing items that could have been identified during a normal inspection upon delivery.

5.5 – The Customer must retain the original packaging throughout the term of the commercial warranty. All returns must be made in packaging providing protection at least equivalent to that of the original packaging. LEASAMETRIC shall not be liable for damage occurring during return transport where the packaging used is insufficient or unsuitable.

5.6 – LEASAMETRIC may make partial deliveries where justified by the nature of the order or the availability of the equipment. Each partial delivery may be invoiced separately.

6 – Retention of title

6.1 – LEASAMETRIC shall retain title to the equipment sold until effective payment in full of the price, including principal, interest, penalties, costs and ancillary amounts. The delivery of a payment instrument shall not constitute final payment until the funds have been irrevocably received by LEASAMETRIC.

6.2 – Until payment has been made in full, the Customer undertakes to keep the equipment in perfect condition, identify it as LEASAMETRIC’s property, refrain from using it as security and refrain from transforming it or irreversibly incorporating it into another asset.

6.3 – In the event of non-payment, LEASAMETRIC may, by formal notice, require the immediate return of the equipment concerned. The Customer must allow the equipment to be identified, removed and returned. If the Customer fails to return it voluntarily, LEASAMETRIC may bring any appropriate legal proceedings to recover the equipment.

All reasonable costs incurred in recovering, dismantling, packaging and transporting the equipment shall be borne by the Customer.

6.4 – The Customer must immediately inform LEASAMETRIC of any seizure, insolvency proceedings or third-party action liable to affect equipment subject to this retention-of-title clause.

6.5 – Risk shall pass to the Customer in accordance with Article 5, notwithstanding LEASAMETRIC’s retention of title. The Customer undertakes to insure the equipment against loss, theft, destruction and damage until it has been paid for in full and to provide evidence of such insurance upon first request.

7 – Warranty

7.1 – Equipment sold by LEASAMETRIC is covered by a commercial warranty whose duration is stated in the quotation, order acknowledgement or invoice. The warranty period shall run from the date the Customer receives the equipment.

At LEASAMETRIC’s discretion, the commercial warranty covers the repair or replacement of parts found to be defective after examination of the equipment. Unless otherwise agreed, it does not cover dismantling, installation, travel, downtime or on-site troubleshooting costs, or the cost of transporting the equipment to LEASAMETRIC. LEASAMETRIC shall cover the cost of returning the equipment to the Customer only for deliveries within metropolitan France and where the warranty is found to apply.

7.2 – Following LEASAMETRIC’s prior approval, the Customer must return the equipment at its own expense, together with a precise description of the defect and any document identifying the sale. The equipment must be properly packaged and, where possible, returned in its original packaging.

If the reported defect is not found, results from a cause excluded from the warranty, or the equipment operates in accordance with its specifications, the costs of diagnosis, transport and processing may be invoiced to the Customer.

7.3 – The warranty does not cover consumables, routine supplies, accessories subject to wear, batteries, fuses or parts requiring replacement as a result of normal wear and tear.

Unless otherwise stated, probes, cathode-ray tubes, LCD screens, power sensors and similar accessories are covered by a commercial warranty limited to three months, irrespective of the warranty period applicable to the main device.

The replacement or repair of a part shall not extend the original warranty period. The replacement part shall be warranted only for the remainder of that period.

7.4 – The warranty excludes defects or malfunctions resulting in particular from misuse, inadequate maintenance, unsuitable storage, an accident, impact, a fall, overvoltage, use outside specifications, incorrect connection, modification, an unauthorised attempt at repair, an unsuitable environment, or failure to comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Removal, damage or alteration of warranty labels or serial numbers may result in exclusion from the warranty where this prevents identification of the equipment or reveals an unauthorised intervention.

7.5 – LEASAMETRIC warrants that the equipment is suitable for a particular requirement only where the Customer has described that requirement fully and precisely and LEASAMETRIC has expressly confirmed such suitability in writing.

In the absence of such written commitment, the Customer remains responsible for selecting, installing, configuring and using the equipment and for ensuring its compatibility with the Customer’s own equipment.

7.6 – LEASAMETRIC shall not be liable for any indirect or intangible loss suffered by the Customer, including loss of business, production, turnover, profit, customers, contracts, data or business opportunities, or the cost of temporarily replacing the equipment.

7.7 – Subject to any statutory provisions that cannot be excluded, LEASAMETRIC’s total aggregate liability, on all grounds, shall be limited to the amount excluding VAT actually paid by the Customer for the equipment or service giving rise to the loss.

This limitation shall not apply to personal injury attributable to LEASAMETRIC, gross negligence or wilful misconduct on its part, fraud, or any liability that cannot be limited or excluded by law.

7.8 – Software incorporated into the equipment shall remain the property of its publisher or the manufacturer. The Customer is granted only a right of use in accordance with the terms of the applicable licence. LEASAMETRIC does not warrant the continued availability, updating or future compatibility of software published by third parties.

7.9 – Unless expressly stated in the quotation, the sale of equipment does not include any calibration certificate or any warranty concerning a particular level of metrological accuracy. Where a certificate is supplied, its scope, date, points checked, uncertainties and applicable standard shall be those stated in the certificate. A calibration certificate shall not, in itself, constitute a continuing warranty of the equipment’s future performance.

8 – Final destination of equipment sold

Certain equipment sold by LEASAMETRIC may be subject to French, European or foreign rules concerning export controls, dual-use items, economic sanctions or embargoes.

Before placing the order, the Customer undertakes to inform LEASAMETRIC of the country of final destination, the identity of the end user and the intended use of the equipment. The Customer shall not export, re-export, transfer or make the equipment available to any country, person or entity subject to an applicable restriction.

The Customer undertakes, at its own expense and under its own responsibility, to obtain all necessary authorisations. LEASAMETRIC may suspend or cancel the order without incurring liability where the transaction is prohibited, is subject to an authorisation that has not been obtained, or is liable to expose LEASAMETRIC to a penalty.

9 – Governing law and jurisdiction

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale and all transactions arising from them shall be governed by French law.

IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN TRADERS CONCERNING THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION, PERFORMANCE OR TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT, THE COMMERCIAL COURT WITH JURISDICTION OVER LEASAMETRIC’S REGISTERED OFFICE SHALL HAVE EXPRESS AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION, INCLUDING IN THE EVENT OF MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS, THIRD-PARTY PROCEEDINGS OR URGENT PROCEEDINGS.

Where the Customer does not have the status of a trader, or where a mandatory rule designates another court, the court having jurisdiction shall be determined in accordance with the applicable statutory rules.

10 – Force majeure

LEASAMETRIC shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from an event beyond its reasonable control that prevents the normal performance of its obligations, provided that such event satisfies the statutory requirements of force majeure, including a natural disaster, fire, flood, epidemic, war, riot, cyberattack, strike external to LEASAMETRIC, transport disruption, shortage, administrative restriction, border closure, embargo, or widespread failure of energy or communications networks.

LEASAMETRIC shall inform the Customer as soon as reasonably possible. The affected obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event. If the impediment continues for more than sixty calendar days, either party may terminate the unperformed part of the order, without compensation, by written notice.

11 – General provisions

11.1 – If any provision of these General Terms and Conditions is declared void, inapplicable or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11.2 – Any amendment of or derogation from these General Terms and Conditions must be recorded in writing and expressly accepted by LEASAMETRIC.

11.3 – Electronic communications, order acknowledgements, emails, computer data and digital copies retained by LEASAMETRIC may be used as evidence, unless evidence to the contrary is produced.

11.4 – Article headings are included for ease of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of the provisions.

11.5 – Contractual language
These General Terms and Conditions have been drawn up in French and may be translated into another language. In the event of any discrepancy, inconsistency or difficulty of interpretation between the French version and any translation, the French version shall prevail, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by LEASAMETRIC.

Version 3.0 dated 2 September 2026

General Terms and Conditions of Hire

1 – Application

All hires of equipment by LEASAMETRIC to its business customers are governed by these General Terms and Conditions of Hire. Any order constitutes unreserved acceptance of them, provided that they have been supplied to the Hirer before the contract is entered into.

The Hirer’s general terms and conditions shall not prevail unless LEASAMETRIC has expressly accepted them in writing beforehand. In the event of any inconsistency, the special terms and conditions stated in the quotation or hire agreement shall prevail over these General Terms and Conditions.

In the case of a finance lease, the finance provider’s terms and conditions shall take precedence in the relationship between the Hirer and that provider. These General Terms and Conditions remain applicable to services provided directly by LEASAMETRIC.

2 – Formation and cancellation of the contract

2.1 – The hire agreement is formed once the Hirer has accepted the quotation in writing and LEASAMETRIC has acknowledged the order. Unless otherwise agreed, LEASAMETRIC must receive this acceptance no later than forty-eight hours before the hire period begins. The minimum invoice amount is EUR 200 excluding VAT, including transport costs.

2.2 – The Hirer acknowledges that it has selected the equipment according to its requirements and intended use. It is the Hirer’s responsibility to consult the technical specifications and check the equipment’s compatibility with its installation. Any advice provided by LEASAMETRIC is based on the information supplied by the Hirer.

2.3 – The Hirer may request cancellation of the hire more than forty-eight hours before the scheduled date on which the equipment is to be made available. Any cancellation made less than forty-eight hours before that date shall result in a cancellation charge equal to 50% of the total amount excluding VAT for the period initially reserved.

Where the equipment has been specifically ordered, transported, calibrated, configured or prepared for the Hirer, the costs actually incurred by LEASAMETRIC shall also be payable if they exceed this cancellation charge.

2.4 – Any amendment to the dates, duration, equipment or place of delivery is subject to LEASAMETRIC’s prior written consent and may result in a price revision.

3 – Hire period

3.1 – The minimum hire period is one week. For heavy equipment transported on a pallet, a minimum period of fifteen days may apply; for hires outside metropolitan France, the minimum period may be one month. The applicable period is stated in the quotation.

3.2 – Where the equipment is collected by the Hirer, the hire period begins on the date it is made available at LEASAMETRIC’s premises. Where transport is arranged by LEASAMETRIC, it begins on the date of the first attempted delivery to the delivery address.

Where the Hirer has ordered an installation service, the hire period begins on the date the equipment is made available or on the date stated in the special terms and conditions. Any installation delay attributable to the Hirer shall not postpone the start of invoicing.

3.3 – The hire period ends only when the equipment, its accessories and its packaging have been returned in full to LEASAMETRIC’s premises. The date on which the Hirer dispatches the equipment shall not constitute the return date.

If the equipment is not returned on the scheduled date, the hire shall be automatically extended and invoiced in successive one-week periods, with every week commenced being payable, until the equipment is returned in full. Such invoicing shall not deprive LEASAMETRIC of its right to recover the equipment and obtain compensation for its loss.

4 – Delivery and return

4.1 – Where the equipment is not collected by the Hirer, delivery shall be arranged by LEASAMETRIC at the Hirer’s expense. Delivery times are provided for guidance only, unless LEASAMETRIC expressly commits in writing to a firm date. LEASAMETRIC shall not be liable for delays attributable to the carrier, the Hirer or an event of force majeure.

4.2 – A record of the condition of the equipment and its accessories may be prepared before dispatch using a report, photographs, videos or any other medium. Unless precise reservations are submitted to LEASAMETRIC within twenty-four hours of receipt, the equipment shall be deemed to have been delivered complete, operational and in the condition described in the dispatch documents.

This presumption shall not apply to defects that could not reasonably have been detected upon receipt.

4.3 – Risk shall pass upon handover of the equipment to the Hirer or the carrier. The Hirer shall assume custody and use of the equipment, together with the risks of loss, theft, seizure, destruction or damage, until the equipment has been returned in full to LEASAMETRIC’s premises.

4.4 – The equipment and its accessories must be returned in the original packaging, which shall remain LEASAMETRIC’s property. Any missing, damaged or unusable packaging shall be invoiced to the Hirer at its replacement value.

4.5 – The equipment must be returned clean, complete and in the same operating and cosmetic condition as when it was dispatched, subject to normal wear and tear.

The Hirer shall be invoiced for the costs of cleaning, diagnosis, repair, cosmetic restoration, and replacement of missing parts, accessories or packaging. LEASAMETRIC may also invoice the Hirer for the equipment’s unavailability during the time required for repair, at the contractual hire rate and up to the amount of the loss actually suffered.

4.6 – All costs and risks associated with return transport shall be borne by the Hirer. The hire and transfer of risk shall end only when LEASAMETRIC has actually received the equipment in full.

4.7 – LEASAMETRIC may require a security deposit, the amount of which shall be determined according to the equipment’s replacement value. The security deposit shall not limit the Hirer’s liability. It may be applied against any sum due in respect of the hire, delays, damage, missing accessories or failure to return the equipment.

Any remaining balance shall be refunded after the equipment has been returned, fully inspected and all sums due have been paid.

4.8 – In the event of non-payment or failure to return the equipment, LEASAMETRIC may serve formal notice on the Hirer requiring its immediate return. If the Hirer fails to return it voluntarily, LEASAMETRIC may bring any appropriate legal proceedings. The costs of recovery, removal and transport shall be borne by the Hirer.

5 – Installation and use

5.1 – Unless an installation service has been expressly ordered, the Hirer shall be solely responsible for the installation, assembly, connection, configuration, use, dismantling and removal of the equipment.

5.2 – The equipment must be used by competent personnel in accordance with its intended purpose, technical specifications, safety rules and the manufacturer’s recommendations. No modification, opening, alteration or repair is permitted without LEASAMETRIC’s prior written consent.

5.3 – The equipment may not be sub-hired, assigned, lent or made available to a third party without LEASAMETRIC’s prior written consent. It may not be moved to another site or exported outside the country stated in the quotation without prior authorisation.

5.4 – Non-use of the equipment for any reason not attributable to LEASAMETRIC shall not suspend the hire and shall not entitle the Hirer to any refund.

5.5 – In the event of loss, theft, destruction or irreparable damage, the Hirer shall compensate LEASAMETRIC based on the cost, as at the date of the incident, of replacing the equipment with new or equivalent equipment, plus transport, import, configuration and commissioning costs, less any sums actually paid to LEASAMETRIC by the insurer.

6 – Breakdown and repair of hired equipment

6.1 – Any breakdown, damage or irregularity must be reported to LEASAMETRIC immediately in writing. The Hirer must stop using the equipment where continued use is liable to worsen the damage or present a risk.

6.2 – Where the breakdown is not attributable to the Hirer, LEASAMETRIC shall use its best endeavours to repair the equipment or replace it with an identical device or one with similar specifications, subject to stock availability. If replacement equipment is unavailable, the Hirer’s sole remedy shall be suspension or reimbursement of the hire charges corresponding to the period of unavailability directly attributable to LEASAMETRIC.

6.3 – Repairs made necessary by misuse, impact, a fall, overvoltage, incorrect connection, opening, modification or failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions shall be invoiced to the Hirer in full, together with the costs of diagnosis, transport and downtime.

7 – Hire charges and payment

7.1 – Hire charges are calculated in advance from the date the equipment is made available until it is returned in full to LEASAMETRIC’s premises. Prices shown in catalogues or on the website are indicative. Only the price stated in the accepted quotation is contractually binding.

7.2 – Where the Hirer does not take possession of the equipment on the agreed date, invoicing shall nevertheless begin on that date. An equipment immobilisation charge equal to 10% of the weekly hire charge per day of delay may also be invoiced where the delay prevents LEASAMETRIC from hiring the equipment to another customer.

7.3 – Hire charges are payable upon receipt of the invoice and, in all cases, no later than two days after the beginning of the hire period, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. Any sum remaining unpaid on its due date shall automatically give rise to the late-payment interest provided for in Article 4.4 of the General Terms and Conditions of Sale, together with the fixed charge of EUR 40 for recovery costs.

7.4 – LEASAMETRIC may require an advance payment equal to 50% of the total hire amount including VAT, or payment in full before the equipment is made available, particularly where the Hirer does not have a customer account.

8 – Customer account

LEASAMETRIC may grant special terms to Hirers with which it has an established commercial relationship. The opening of a customer account shall not constitute an acquired right and may be suspended or withdrawn at any time in the event of a payment default, deterioration in creditworthiness or failure to comply with contractual obligations.

9 – Liability and insurance

9.1 – The Hirer shall be responsible for the equipment from the time risk passes until it is returned in full. The Hirer shall be liable for any loss, theft, destruction or damage, and for any damage caused by or to the equipment during that period, including where it results from the acts or omissions of the Hirer’s employees, subcontractors, carriers or any third party whom the Hirer has allowed to access the equipment.

9.2 – Before the equipment is made available, the Hirer must provide evidence of insurance covering its professional liability and the loss, theft, destruction and damage of the hired equipment, for an amount at least equal to its replacement value as new.

9.3 – The insurance must cover the equipment at all places of use and storage and during outward and return transport. Any deductibles, exclusions, insufficient coverage or refusal of coverage by the insurer shall remain entirely at the Hirer’s expense.

9.4 – If sufficient insurance is not provided, LEASAMETRIC may refuse or suspend the hire. If the equipment is lost, stolen, destroyed or beyond repair, the Hirer shall remain liable to compensate LEASAMETRIC in full, irrespective of any involvement by its insurer.

9.5 – Any incident must be reported to LEASAMETRIC in writing within twenty-four hours of its discovery. In the event of theft, the Hirer must immediately report the matter to the police and provide LEASAMETRIC with a copy of the police report receipt and of the claim submitted to the insurer.

9.6 – Subject to any liability that cannot lawfully be limited, LEASAMETRIC’s total liability shall be capped at the amount excluding VAT of the hire charges paid for the hire period giving rise to the loss. LEASAMETRIC shall not be liable for loss of business, production, data, turnover, profit or any other indirect loss.

10 – Termination

10.1 – If the Hirer fails to comply with any of its obligations, LEASAMETRIC may terminate the agreement as of right eight days after formal notice has been served and remains without effect.

10.2 – Termination may take effect immediately in the event of non-payment, failure to provide insurance, unauthorised sub-hiring, dangerous or unlawful use, an attempted assignment, disappearance of the equipment or refusal to return it.

10.3 – Upon termination, all outstanding hire charges, penalties, costs and compensation shall become immediately payable. The Hirer must return the equipment immediately. Termination shall not deprive LEASAMETRIC of its right to claim full compensation for the loss suffered.

11 – Governing law and jurisdiction

These General Terms and Conditions of Hire shall be governed by French law.

IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN TRADERS, THE COMMERCIAL COURT WITH JURISDICTION OVER LEASAMETRIC’S REGISTERED OFFICE SHALL HAVE EXPRESS AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION, INCLUDING IN THE EVENT OF MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS, THIRD-PARTY PROCEEDINGS OR URGENT PROCEEDINGS.

Where the Hirer does not have the status of a trader, or where a mandatory provision requires another court to have jurisdiction, jurisdiction shall be determined in accordance with the applicable statutory rules.

12 – Force majeure and general provisions

The provisions of Articles 1, 10 and 11 of the General Terms and Conditions of Sale concerning non-waiver, force majeure, severability, contractual amendments, electronic evidence and the interpretation of headings shall also apply to hire agreements.

These General Terms and Conditions of Hire have been drawn up in French and may be translated into another language. In the event of any discrepancy, inconsistency or difficulty of interpretation between the French version and any translation, the French version shall prevail, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by LEASAMETRIC.