Alesco Int. AB — Business-to-business sales
1. Scope and application
1.1 These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (“Terms”) apply to all offers, order confirmations, deliveries and sales of goods by Alesco Int. AB, company registration number 556604-6305, Neongatan 10, SE-431 53 Mölndal, Sweden (“Alesco”, “we”, “us”).
1.2 Alesco sells exclusively to businesses. These Terms apply only where the buyer is a company, sole trader, public body or other legal entity acting for purposes relating to its trade, business, craft or profession (“Buyer”, “you”). We do not sell to consumers, and no consumer protection legislation applies to purchases governed by these Terms.
1.3 Purchases made from an Alesco distributor or reseller are not covered by these Terms. Such purchases are governed by the terms of sale of the distributor or reseller concerned, and by any separate distribution agreement between that party and Alesco. Alesco is not a party to, and assumes no obligations under, such purchases.
1.4 These Terms apply unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties. In the event of conflict, the following order of precedence applies: (a) a separate written agreement signed by both parties; (b) Alesco’s written offer or order confirmation; (c) these Terms.
1.5 Any general purchase terms or conditions of the Buyer do not apply and are expressly rejected, even where Alesco has not objected to them and even where they are referred to in a purchase order or other document issued by the Buyer.
2. Offers, orders and formation of contract
2.1 Unless stated otherwise, a written offer from Alesco is valid for 30 days from its date. Prices, availability and delivery times stated in catalogues, on the website or in other marketing material are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer.
2.2 A binding contract is formed only when Alesco has issued a written order confirmation. The order confirmation, together with these Terms, defines the scope of the delivery.
2.3 Alesco reserves the right to decline an order, in whole or in part, including where the outcome of a credit assessment gives cause to do so.
2.4 Product illustrations, drawings, technical specifications, weights and dimensions in catalogues and other material are approximate. Alesco reserves the right to make changes to design, materials and specification that do not materially affect the function or performance of the product.
3. Prices, taxes and duties
3.1 Prices are stated in EUR. Buyers registered in Sweden are invoiced in SEK. The currency stated in the offer or order confirmation applies.
3.2 All prices are exclusive of value added tax, other taxes, customs duties, levies and fees. Unless otherwise stated, prices exclude packaging, freight, insurance and any special handling.
3.3 For supplies of goods transported from Sweden to a Buyer in another EU Member State, Swedish VAT will not be charged where the conditions for a VAT-exempt intra-Community supply are met, including the Buyer providing a valid VAT identification number that can be verified in the EU VIES system. The Buyer is responsible for the accuracy and validity of the VAT identification number provided. Where the VAT identification number proves invalid, or the statutory conditions for VAT exemption are not met, Alesco is entitled to invoice the Buyer for applicable VAT, together with any interest, penalties and costs arising.
3.4 For deliveries outside the EU, the Buyer is responsible for import duties, taxes, customs clearance and compliance with the import requirements of the country of destination, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3.5 Alesco is entitled to adjust an agreed price where, after the date of the order confirmation, the cost of the delivery increases as a result of changes in exchange rates, duties, taxes or other public charges, or as a result of circumstances beyond Alesco’s control. The Buyer shall be notified without undue delay and may, where the increase exceeds 10 per cent of the agreed price, cancel the affected part of the order in writing within ten days of such notice.
4. Payment terms
4.1 Payment terms are 30 days net from the date of invoice for established customers, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4.2 For new customers, Alesco reserves the right to carry out a credit assessment and, where warranted, to require advance payment, payment against documents, bank guarantee or other security. The same applies where Alesco has reasonable grounds to believe that the Buyer’s ability to pay is impaired.
4.3 Payment is made in the currency stated on the invoice and without deduction, withholding or set-off. The Buyer is not entitled to set off any claim against Alesco’s claim for payment unless the claim has been acknowledged in writing by Alesco or established by a final judgment.
4.4 In the event of late payment, Alesco is entitled to interest on the overdue amount at the rate provided by the applicable late payment legislation, together with the statutory compensation for recovery costs and reasonable costs of collection.
4.5 Where payment is more than 14 days overdue, Alesco is entitled to suspend further deliveries under this and any other contract with the Buyer until payment has been made or adequate security provided, without incurring liability for the resulting delay.
4.6 Payment is deemed to have been made when the full amount is available in Alesco’s designated bank account. Bank charges relating to the payment are borne by the Buyer.
5. Retention of title
5.1 The goods remain the property of Alesco until they have been paid for in full, to the extent that such retention of title is valid under the applicable law.
5.2 Until title has passed, the Buyer shall keep the goods identifiable and separate from other goods where reasonably practicable, shall not pledge them or grant any security interest over them, and shall keep them insured against customary risks. The Buyer shall notify Alesco without delay of any attachment, seizure or other third-party measure affecting the goods.
5.3 The Buyer is entitled to resell the goods in the ordinary course of business. In such case the Buyer assigns to Alesco, by way of security, its claim against its own customer up to the amount of Alesco’s outstanding claim.
6. Delivery, risk and delay
6.1 Delivery is made in accordance with the delivery term stated in the offer or order confirmation, interpreted in accordance with Incoterms® 2020. Unless otherwise agreed, the applicable delivery terms are:
- EXW Mölndal, Sweden (Incoterms® 2020) for deliveries within Sweden
- DAP at the agreed destination (Incoterms® 2020) for deliveries outside Sweden.
6.2 Risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes to the Buyer in accordance with the agreed delivery term.
6.3 Stated delivery times are estimates and are calculated from the date of the order confirmation, or from the date on which all technical details and any agreed advance payment or security have been received, whichever is later.
6.4 Alesco is entitled to make partial deliveries and to invoice them separately.
6.5 Where Alesco anticipates that a delivery will be delayed, the Buyer shall be notified without undue delay together with an indication of the expected delivery date. Where a delay is material and attributable to Alesco, the Buyer may set a reasonable additional period for delivery, being not less than 30 days, and may on the expiry of that period cancel the undelivered part of the order by written notice. This is the Buyer’s sole remedy in respect of delay, and Alesco is not liable for any loss arising from delay beyond the cancellation right described here.
6.6 Where the Buyer fails to take delivery on the agreed date, the risk passes to the Buyer on that date and Alesco is entitled to store the goods at the Buyer’s expense and risk and to invoice them as if delivered.
7. Inspection and notification of defects
7.1 The Buyer shall inspect the goods on receipt to the extent that good business practice requires, including checking the delivery against the packing list and the order confirmation.
7.2 Transport damage and shortages. Visible damage or shortage shall be noted on the consignment note or waybill at the time of receipt and reported to the carrier and to Alesco in writing within seven (7) days of receipt. Concealed transport damage shall be reported in writing within seven (7) days of discovery and in any event within 14 days of receipt.
7.3 Other visible defects shall be notified to Alesco in writing within eight (8) days of receipt.
7.4 Defects that could not reasonably have been discovered on inspection shall be notified to Alesco in writing without undue delay after they were discovered or ought to have been discovered, and in any event before the expiry of the warranty period under clause 8.
7.5 A notification of defect shall specify the nature of the defect, the order or invoice number, the product designation and the serial number where applicable. Where the Buyer fails to give notice within the periods stated above, the right to invoke the defect is lost.
7.6 The goods shall not be returned, dismantled or repaired without Alesco’s prior written approval and return authorisation.
8. Warranty
8.1 Alesco warrants that the goods are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of delivery, subject to normal and intended use in accordance with Alesco’s instructions, manuals and technical documentation.
8.2 The warranty does not cover:
- normal wear and tear
- consumables and wear parts
- inductors (induction coils), which are wear parts and are expressly excluded from the warranty
- defects arising from incorrect installation, incorrect handling, operating error, neglected maintenance or use outside the specified operating conditions
- external damage, including damage caused by impact, moisture, contamination, overheating, incorrect supply voltage, power surges or cooling water of inadequate quality
- modification, alteration, repair or servicing carried out without Alesco’s written approval, and the use of spare parts or accessories not approved by Alesco
- defects arising from materials, designs or instructions provided by the Buyer.
8.3 Where a defect covered by the warranty is established, Alesco shall at its own option repair the goods, replace them, or credit the Buyer with the invoiced price of the goods concerned. The remedy chosen by Alesco is the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy in respect of the defect.
8.4 Repaired or replaced goods are covered by the warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period. No new warranty period commences.
8.5 Where a warranty claim is approved, Alesco bears the cost of return freight and of return of the repaired or replaced goods. Where an examination shows that the goods were not defective or that the defect is not covered by the warranty, the Buyer bears the cost of freight in both directions and Alesco is entitled to charge for the examination at its applicable rates.
8.6 The warranty is conditional upon the goods having been paid for in full and upon the Buyer having complied with the notification requirements in clause 7.
9. Returns
9.1 As a business-to-business seller, Alesco does not offer any general right of return for goods correctly delivered in accordance with the order confirmation.
9.2 A return may be accepted in individual cases following prior written agreement with Alesco. Any restocking fee and freight costs are determined case by case and confirmed in writing before the return is made.
9.3 Goods accepted for return shall be unused, in original packaging and in resaleable condition, and shall be accompanied by an Alesco return authorisation number. Custom-made, specially manufactured or specially procured goods are not accepted for return.
10. Limitation of liability
10.1 Alesco is not liable for indirect or consequential loss, including but not limited to loss of production, loss of profit, loss of revenue, loss of contract, loss of goodwill, costs of business interruption, loss of or damage to data, or third-party claims against the Buyer.
10.2 Alesco’s total liability arising out of or in connection with a delivery, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, is limited to the invoiced value of the goods giving rise to the liability.
10.3 The limitations in clauses 10.1, 10.2 and 10.4 do not apply in the case of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of Alesco, or where liability cannot be limited or excluded under mandatory applicable law, including applicable mandatory product liability legislation.
10.4 Subject to clause 10.3, any contractual claim against Alesco shall be brought within one year of the date on which the Buyer became aware, or ought to have become aware, of the circumstances giving rise to the claim, and in any event within the warranty period under clause 8.
11. Product safety, installation and resale
11.1 The goods are intended for professional use. The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance are carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with Alesco’s documentation and with applicable safety regulations at the place of use.
11.2 The Buyer is responsible for satisfying itself that the goods are suitable for the Buyer’s intended application. Advice, recommendations and application support given by Alesco are provided in good faith on the basis of the information available, and do not constitute a warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
11.3 Where the Buyer resells the goods, the Buyer shall pass on to its customers all documentation, manuals, warnings, safety information and markings supplied with the goods, in the languages required in the market concerned, and shall not remove or alter any marking, type plate or identification applied by Alesco.
11.4 Where the Buyer resells the goods to consumers, or otherwise makes them available to consumers, the Buyer is responsible for compliance with all consumer protection, product safety, marking, information and market surveillance obligations applicable to the Buyer in its capacity as distributor or reseller in the market concerned, including obligations arising under Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety. Nothing in this clause limits any obligation imposed directly on Alesco under mandatory applicable law. The Buyer shall indemnify Alesco against any claim, cost or penalty arising from the Buyer’s failure to comply with its obligations under this clause.
11.5 The Buyer shall notify Alesco without delay of any incident, accident, safety concern or authority contact relating to the goods, and shall cooperate with Alesco in any corrective action, recall or safety notice.
12. Intellectual property
12.1 All intellectual property rights in the goods, and in Alesco’s trade marks, trade names, product names, drawings, technical documentation, images, catalogues, website content, designs and layouts, belong to Alesco or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms transfers any such right to the Buyer.
12.2 The Buyer is granted a non-exclusive, revocable right to use Alesco’s product images, product names and marketing material for the purpose of marketing and reselling Alesco products, provided that the material is used unaltered and that Alesco is identified as the source. Approved marketing material is available in the customer area of the website.
12.3 Any other copying, reproduction, adaptation or use of Alesco’s material requires Alesco’s prior written consent.
13. Confidentiality
13.1 Each party shall keep confidential all technical, commercial and financial information disclosed by the other party in connection with the business relationship, and shall not disclose such information to any third party or use it for any purpose other than the performance of the contract. The obligation does not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available otherwise than through a breach of this clause, that was lawfully known to the receiving party beforehand, or that must be disclosed under mandatory law or a decision of a court or public authority.
13.2 This obligation continues for three years after the end of the business relationship.
14. Force majeure
14.1 Neither party is liable for failure to perform, or delay in performing, any obligation where such failure or delay is caused by a circumstance beyond that party’s reasonable control, including war, civil unrest, terrorism, mobilisation, general labour dispute, fire, flood, extreme weather, natural disaster, epidemic, embargo, sanctions, changes in legislation or authority decisions, currency restrictions, shortage of raw materials or transport capacity, failure of energy supply, telecommunications or data communications, cyber attack, and corresponding failures on the part of a subcontractor.
14.2 The affected party shall notify the other party in writing without undue delay of the onset and the cessation of the circumstance. Performance is suspended for the duration of the circumstance.
14.3 Where the circumstance continues for more than three months, either party may terminate the affected part of the contract by written notice without liability to the other party. Payment already made for goods not delivered shall be refunded.
15. Export control and sanctions
15.1 The Buyer shall comply with all applicable export control, import control, sanctions and embargo legislation, including that of the EU, Sweden and, where applicable, the United States.
15.2 The Buyer warrants that the goods will not be sold, exported, re-exported, transferred or otherwise made available, directly or indirectly, to any person, entity, country or end use in breach of such legislation, and shall pass this obligation on to its own customers.
15.3 Alesco is entitled to suspend or cancel a delivery, without liability, where performance would or might breach such legislation, or where a required export licence is refused or withdrawn.
16. Personal data
16.1 Alesco processes the personal data of the Buyer’s contact persons for the purpose of managing offers, orders, deliveries, invoicing, support and the business relationship generally. The processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. Further information is available in Alesco’s privacy policy on the website.
16.2 Where a party processes personal data on behalf of the other party, the parties shall enter into a separate data processing agreement.
17. Assignment and amendment
17.1 The Buyer may not assign its rights or obligations under the contract without Alesco’s prior written consent. Alesco may assign the contract to a group company or in connection with a transfer of the business to which the contract relates.
17.2 Alesco is entitled to amend these Terms. The version published on Alesco’s website at the time an order confirmation is issued applies to that order. Amendments do not affect orders already confirmed.
17.3 Where a provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms remains in force, and the invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that so far as possible achieves the same commercial purpose.
18. Governing law and disputes
18.1 These Terms and any contract to which they apply are governed by Swedish law, excluding its conflict of law rules.
18.2 The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) does not apply.
18.3 The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute amicably. A dispute that cannot be resolved amicably shall be settled by the Swedish courts, with the District Court of Gothenburg (Göteborgs tingsrätt) as the court of first instance.
19. Language versions
These Terms are published in English, Swedish and German. In the event of any discrepancy between the versions, the English version prevails.
Alesco Int. AB
Neongatan 10, SE-431 53 Mölndal, Sweden
Company registration number: 556604-6305
Telephone: +46 (0)31 711 47 50
Email: sales@alesco.se
Web: www.alesco.se
These Terms were adopted on 17 August 2026 and apply to orders confirmed on or after that date.