General Terms and Conditions of Dr. Schumacher GmbH

1. Scope

1.  The following General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "these GTC") apply to all business relationships, i.e., all offers, contracts, deliveries, and services of Dr. Schumacher GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "us") with our customers (hereinafter referred to as "Client"), in the version valid at the time of the conclusion of the contract. These GTC apply only if the Client is a natural or legal person or a legally capable partnership that enters into a legal transaction in the exercise of its commercial or self-employed professional activity, i.e., for entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB). Furthermore, they also apply to legal entities under public law or special funds under public law. They shall also apply to all future business relationships in their respective valid version, even if their validity is not expressly agreed upon again.
2.  These GTC apply exclusively. The inclusion of any deviating, conflicting, or supplementary general terms and conditions of the Client is hereby expressly rejected. Such terms shall only become part of the contract if we have explicitly agreed to their validity before concluding the contract. In particular, the unconditional acceptance of an order, delivery, or service while being aware of the Client’s general terms and conditions does not constitute acceptance.
3.  In individual cases, individually agreed arrangements with our Clients, including side agreements, supplements, and amendments, shall always take precedence over these GTC. The content of such agreements shall be determined by a written contract or our written confirmation, unless proven otherwise.
4.  Contracts between us and the Client are subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding private international law and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), unless modified by individual contractual agreements and/or these GTC.
5.  These GTC are available at any time in their respective valid version at https://www.schumacher-online.com/de/agb

2. Conclusion of Contract

1.  Unless expressly marked as binding, our offers are subject to change and non-binding. This also applies to catalogs, technical documentation (e.g., drawings, plans, formulas, calculations, references to DIN standards), other product descriptions, or documents made available to the Client, including those in electronic form, which merely serve as an invitation to place an order. The Client's order of goods constitutes a binding offer. The offer can be submitted in writing or in text form (e.g., by fax or email). Upon receipt, the Client is bound by the order for a period of three weeks, without the possibility of withdrawal, during which we may accept the offer. The acceptance period begins on the day after receipt of the offer and ends at the close of the twenty-first day following receipt. If acceptance is declared after the twenty-one-day acceptance period has expired, it constitutes a counteroffer, which the Client may accept but is not obligated to do so.
2. A contract is also concluded in ongoing business transactions only upon our acceptance of the offer. Acceptance occurs through written order confirmation or in text form (e.g., by fax or email), whereby the receipt of the order confirmation by the Client is decisive for the conclusion of the contract. A payment request by invoice is equivalent to an order confirmation. Furthermore, acceptance can be declared by the direct delivery of the ordered goods to the Client. In this case, the decisive factor is the receipt of the goods by the Client. However, sending an acknowledgment of receipt does not constitute acceptance. If multiple of the aforementioned alternatives occur, the first alternative to take place shall apply. Subsequent changes to the order by the Client require our explicit approval. The contractual partner of the Client is Dr. Schumacher GmbH.
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3. If delivery is commissioned to a third party, the purchaser shall be deemed the Client unless expressly agreed otherwise.

3. Prices and Payment Terms

1.  Unless otherwise agreed in individual cases, the prices valid at the time of contract conclusion according to the current price lists shall apply. Our prices are ex works and are stated in EUR, excluding statutory VAT and any other applicable taxes, duties, and levies. Unless otherwise agreed in individual cases, any costs for packaging, shipping, freight, and insurance shall be charged separately. For payments from abroad, this also applies to any costs incurred for money transfers through financial institutions.
2. Our prices are based on the assumption that the order data underlying the contract remains unchanged. Any additional costs arising from subsequent changes to the order initiated by the Client shall be charged separately. Upon request, we will provide a breakdown of the additional costs incurred, including their nature and amount.
3.  Unless otherwise agreed in individual cases, the invoice amount shall be payable in full without deduction within 30 days from receipt of the invoice. The payment shall be deemed made on the day the funds are received or credited to our bank account. However, we reserve the right, even in an ongoing business relationship, to require full or partial advance payment for deliveries at any time.
4. The acceptance of bills of exchange and checks shall only be on account of performance and subject to express agreement. They shall be considered payment only once they have been unconditionally honored. Any costs incurred in the process shall be borne by the Client.
5.  Upon expiration of the payment term, the Client shall be in default without the need for a reminder. The statutory provisions regarding the consequences of default in payment shall apply. We reserve the right to claim higher damages for delay in addition to the statutory default interest, which shall be considered the minimum damage. Our right to claim the commercial maturity interest under Section 353 of the German Commercial Code (HGB) remains unaffected. If the default in payment is not remedied within a reasonable grace period, we shall be entitled to withdraw from the contract and claim damages for delay or non-performance.
6. The Client shall only be entitled to offset counterclaims or assert rights of retention if and to the extent that such counterclaims are undisputed or have been legally established or are based on the same contractual relationship. In the event of defects in the delivery, the Client’s counterclaims remain unaffected. Otherwise, payments may only be withheld due to defects or other complaints to a reasonable extent.
7.  If, after the conclusion of the contract, there is a significant deterioration in the Client's financial situation, which jeopardizes the fulfillment of outstanding claims under the respective contractual relationship, or if we become aware of circumstances that already existed at the time of contract conclusion and are likely to significantly reduce the Client's creditworthiness, we may withhold undelivered goods and make further processing of the order dependent on a security deposit (usually by bank guarantee) or advance payment. If the Client does not comply with this request, we may withdraw from the contract after the expiration of a reasonable period.
8. 8. Notwithstanding the provisions in clause 3.7, in contracts for the manufacture of non-fungible goods (custom-made products), we may declare immediate withdrawal from the contract, whereby the statutory provisions on the dispensability of setting a deadline remain unaffected.
9. If more than 30 days elapse between the conclusion of the contract and the performance or delivery, and during this period, cost increases occur that are beyond our control, such as increased energy costs, currency fluctuations, or increased costs for materials and/or auxiliary and operating supplies, we shall be entitled to adjust our prices by the amount by which our procurement and/or manufacturing costs have increased.
10. However, any cost reductions in other areas that have occurred during the same period shall be deducted. In the event of a price adjustment, the nature and extent of the cost changes shall be disclosed.

4. Delivery, Delivery Dates and Deadlines, Delivery Delays

1.  We are only obliged to deliver the ordered goods from our own production and stock (stock obligation). We assume no further procurement risk unless expressly agreed otherwise.
2. Deliveries are made ex works and, unless otherwise agreed, via shipment to the delivery address specified by the Client (sale by dispatch).
3. The delivery dates and deadlines stated in our order confirmation are always approximate unless a fixed date or deadline has been expressly agreed upon. A delivery date or deadline shall be deemed met, provided that shipment has been agreed, upon handover of the goods to the carrier, freight forwarder, or any other third party commissioned with the transport. If shipment is not possible, the delivery deadline shall be deemed met when the Client has been notified of the goods' readiness for dispatch.
4. Delivery periods commence upon receipt of our order confirmation by the Client but not before all necessary details for order fulfillment have been clarified, including, in the case of labels, films, and similar materials, the Client’s final printing and/or manufacturing approval. All other prerequisites to be fulfilled by the Client, including agreed prepayments or securities, must also be met. Any contractual changes affecting delivery deadlines shall extend these deadlines accordingly. This applies equally to delivery dates.
5.  Partial deliveries are permissible provided that they are usable by the Client for the contractual purpose, the delivery of the remaining ordered goods is ensured, and the Client does not incur significant additional expenses or costs unless we expressly agree to cover such costs.
6.  We are not liable for delivery delays or impossibility of delivery due to force majeure or other unforeseen events beyond our control at the time of contract conclusion (including but not limited to natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, governmental actions, political unrest, wars or terrorist conflicts, labor disputes—except for strikes by our personnel unless unreasonable under § 275 (2) BGB—shortages of labor, difficulties in obtaining necessary governmental permits, material and energy procurement difficulties, or delays in the supply of essential raw, auxiliary, or operating materials). The contracting parties are obliged to inform each other immediately about the occurrence of such events. If the event significantly complicates or makes delivery impossible and the impediment is not merely temporary, we are entitled to withdraw from the contract. In the case of temporary hindrances, the delivery date or period shall be extended by the duration of the hindrance plus a reasonable restart period. We will promptly inform the Client and communicate a new estimated delivery date. If, due to the aforementioned events, adherence to the contract becomes unreasonable for either party, that party may withdraw from the contract by providing immediate written notice.
7.  The occurrence of a delivery delay is determined by legal regulations. However, in all cases, the Client must issue a written or text-form reminder. The Client must specify any damages resulting from the delay and is entitled and obliged to set a reasonable grace period for delivery, which must be at least 14 days unless such a period is unreasonable for the Client. If the deadline expires without success, the Client may withdraw from the contract.
8.  In the event of delay or impossibility of delivery or performance, our liability for damages shall be limited as set forth in Section 10.2 of these GTC.
9.  If the Client is in default of acceptance, fails to cooperate, or if delivery is delayed due to other reasons for which the Client is responsible, we shall be entitled to claim compensation for the resulting damages, including additional expenses. For storage costs, we charge a lump sum of 0.5% of the invoice amount per month or part thereof, starting one month after notification of readiness for dispatch. The total storage costs are capped at 4% of the invoice amount per year. Our right to claim further damages upon proof remains unaffected. The Client retains the right to prove that no or only significantly lower damages than the above-mentioned lump sum have occurred.
10.  Orders placed on call-off must be retrieved within six months from the date of contract conclusion unless otherwise agreed. If the Client fails to retrieve the goods within this period despite a clear request from us, we shall be entitled, at our discretion, either to insist on the retrieval of the goods and invoice them, to conduct a cover sale and claim compensation for any loss incurred, or to withdraw from the contract and claim damages for lost profits. If we claim damages, a lump sum compensation of 15% of the order value shall be deemed agreed. Our right to claim further damages upon proof remains unaffected. The Client retains the right to prove that no or only significantly lower damages than the above-mentioned lump sum have occurred. Additionally, we are entitled, after the deadline has expired, to deliver and charge for any unclaimed quantities of custom-made products after prior notice, including additional storage costs. In the case of standard goods, we are entitled to demand immediate payment of the outstanding claim against the Client, including additional storage costs, after the deadline has expired.

5. Shipping and Packaging

1.  The place of performance for all obligations arising from the contractual relationship is Malsfeld, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
2. Unless expressly agreed otherwise, we are entitled to determine the type of shipment, in particular, the transport company, shipping route, and packaging, at our reasonable discretion.
3. The risk of accidental loss, accidental deterioration of the goods, and the risk of delay shall pass to the Client upon handover of the goods to the Client, carrier, freight forwarder, or any other person designated to carry out the shipment. This also applies to partial deliveries. If an acceptance procedure has been agreed upon, this shall be decisive. Handover or acceptance of the goods shall also be deemed to have taken place if the Client is in default of acceptance.
4.  We are responsible for proper and industry-standard packaging. Unless otherwise instructed by the Client, orders shall be executed using industry-standard materials and in accordance with established manufacturing procedures within the Federal Republic of Germany. If the filling material and/or packaging process has specific requirements, the Client must explicitly inform us in writing and agree on the necessary specifications. This particularly applies to regulatory requirements in the relevant country, such as pharmaceutical regulations. We are not obliged to take out transport insurance.
5.  Packaging materials will only be taken back by prior agreement.
6.  If the Client returns goods to us, the Client is responsible for ensuring the correct hazardous goods labeling of the return as well as its proper and industry-standard packaging. Guidance on return labeling can be found on our website at www.schumacher-online.com.

6. Warranty

1.  The Client’s rights in the event of material and legal defects are governed by statutory provisions unless otherwise specified below. Claims for damages or reimbursement of expenses by the Client shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10.2 of these GTC.
2. Statutory provisions regarding recourse claims for the final delivery of unprocessed goods to a consumer (§ 478 BGB – supplier recourse) remain unaffected. However, claims based on supplier recourse are excluded if the Client or an appointed contractor has further processed the defective goods, e.g., by incorporating them into another product.
3.  The basis for liability for defects is primarily the agreements made regarding the quality of the goods, including all product descriptions and manufacturer specifications that are part of the contract. If public statements made by third parties are decisive for the purchase, the Client must notify us at the time of contract conclusion. If no specific agreement on quality has been made, statutory regulations apply.
4. The Client’s warranty claims require that they have fulfilled their legal obligations to inspect and report defects in accordance with §§ 377, 381 HGB. If a defect is identified during inspection, it must be reported to us immediately in writing, specifying the nature and extent of the defect. Initially undetectable defects that are discovered later must also be reported to us immediately after their discovery, in writing, with a precise description of their nature and extent. If the Client fails to properly inspect the goods and report defects in a timely manner, warranty claims for defects that were not reported are excluded in accordance with statutory provisions.
5.  In the case of material defects, we are entitled and obliged, at our discretion, to either remedy the defect (rectification) or provide a defect-free replacement (subsequent delivery), whereby the defective goods must be returned to us. Our right to refuse supplementary performance under statutory conditions remains unaffected. If rectification or replacement fails, is impossible, unreasonable, unlawfully refused, or unreasonably delayed, the Client may withdraw from the contract or reduce the purchase price appropriately. However, there is no right to withdraw in the case of minor defects.
6.  The limitation period for claims arising from material and legal defects is one year from the date of delivery. If acceptance of the goods is required, the limitation period begins upon acceptance. This shortened limitation period does not apply in cases of injury to life, body, or health, for intentional or grossly negligent breaches of duty, for fraudulent concealment of a defect, for guarantees regarding the quality of goods, or for claims under the Product Liability Act.Where the law mandates longer limitation periods (§ 438 (1) No. 2 BGB for buildings and items for buildings, § 445b BGB for supplier recourse, and § 634a (1) BGB for construction defects), those periods shall apply.
7.  We are entitled to make supplementary performance contingent on the Client paying the due purchase price. However, the Client may withhold a portion of the purchase price that is reasonable in relation to the defect.
8.  The Client must allow us the opportunity to inspect the goods and provide us with the necessary time to fulfill our supplementary performance obligations. We shall bear the costs necessary for supplementary performance, including transport, travel, labor, and material costs, provided that an actual defect exists. However, if a defect complaint turns out to be unfounded, we may demand reimbursement of the resulting costs from the Client, unless the Client was unable to recognize the lack of defect.
9.  We reserve the right to deliver industry-standard over- or under-shipments of up to 10% of the ordered quantity. If such an over- or under-shipment occurs, the Client will be invoiced for the actual quantity delivered. In the case of over-deliveries, the Client is only required to pay for the agreed quantity if they have no interest in the excess quantity and have properly and timely objected to the over-delivery in accordance with Section 6.4. If an objection is made, the Client is obliged, at our request, to return the excess goods to us.
10.  In the case of contract manufacturing (custom orders), we assume no warranty for the quality of materials provided by the Client or for defects resulting from such materials.
11.  Defects in part of a delivery do not entitle the Client to reject the entire delivery if the separation of defective and non-defective goods is possible with reasonable effort. In such cases, the Client may only claim a reduction in price and, if the goods are objectively worthless, withdrawal from the contract but not damages. The Client may only withdraw from the entire contract if the incomplete or non-conforming delivery constitutes a material breach of contract.

7. Resale

1. Goods may only be resold in their original, unopened condition. The individual sale and/or distribution of parts of an institutional package is not permitted.
2. The resale of our goods by the Client to countries that are not members of the EU, EFTA states, or the EEA, including deliveries to duty-free zones, requires our explicit consent. This does not apply to the contractually agreed destination country.
3. We guarantee the fundamental legality and admissibility of the distribution of the goods purchased by the Client within the Federal Republic of Germany. The products we distribute are approved and marketable under the respective applicable legal requirements in Germany.
4.  Unless otherwise expressly agreed in an individual contract, the Client must independently verify and ensure that the goods are legally marketable in the respective country if they intend to distribute them outside the Federal Republic of Germany. If we suffer any damage as a result of the Client’s unlawful distribution of goods outside Germany, the Client hereby agrees to indemnify us against all resulting damages.
5. We particularly emphasize that specific legal requirements may apply to certain product categories, such as biocides, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices:
   i. Biocides: The distribution and use of biocidal products are subject to Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 (BPR) and national regulations. For distribution outside Germany, approvals and authorizations in the respective target countries must be independently verified and obtained if necessary.
   ii. Cosmetics: Cosmetic products are subject to Regulation (EU) No. 1223/2009, which requires ensuring that labeling, packaging, and registration comply with the local requirements of the target country.
   iii. Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceuticals are subject to strict approval procedures in Germany and other countries. The Client is responsible for verifying and ensuring the marketability and all necessary approvals in accordance with the pharmaceutical laws of the respective country.
   iv. Medical Devices: The distribution of medical devices requires compliance with Regulation (EU) No. 2017/745 and, where applicable, the regulations of the export country. The Client must independently verify compliance with distributor obligations and the necessity of additional conformity assessments or registrations.
   The aforementioned requirements are examples and do not constitute an exhaustive list of the requirements that may apply to the distribution of the respective products in the target country. The Client is solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements, regulations, and obligations relevant to the distribution of goods outside the Federal Republic of Germany.

8. Retention of Title

1.  We retain ownership of the delivered goods (reserved goods) until full payment of all current and future claims (secured claims) arising from the business relationship with the Client has been made.
2. The Client is obliged to handle the reserved goods with care. Any damage or destruction must be reported to us immediately.
3. The Client is only entitled to further process and resell the reserved goods in the ordinary course of business. Until the secured claims are fully paid, the reserved goods may neither be pledged to third parties nor transferred as security without our explicit consent.
4. The retention of title extends to products resulting from the processing, mixing, or combining of the reserved goods at their full value, with us being considered the manufacturer. If, as a result of processing, mixing, or combining with other items, third parties retain ownership rights and, according to §§ 947ff. BGB, the Client acquires ownership rights, we shall become co-owners of the newly created item. The proportion of our co-ownership and that of third parties is determined based on the value of the items at the time of combination. Otherwise, the same conditions apply to the resulting products as to the reserved goods delivered under retention of title.
5.  In the event of resale of the reserved goods or the resulting product, the Client hereby assigns to us as security any claims arising from the resale to the purchaser, either in full or in the amount of our co-ownership share. We hereby accept the assignment. The same applies to any other claims that replace the reserved goods or otherwise arise concerning the reserved goods. The Client is authorized to collect these claims alongside us. We will not collect these claims as long as the Client meets its payment obligations to us and no financial difficulties exist. In such a case, we are entitled to revoke the Client’s authorization to resell and process the reserved goods. Upon our request, the Client is obliged to disclose the assigned claims and their debtors, provide all necessary information for collection, hand over the related documents, and notify the debtors of the assignment.
6.  The Client must notify us in writing without delay if an application for insolvency proceedings is filed or if third parties, especially in the case of garnishments, access the reserved goods that remain in our ownership. The Client must indicate our ownership.
7.  At the Client’s request, we will release the reserved goods or the claims or items replacing them at our discretion, provided that the value of the securities exceeds the secured claims by more than 10%.
8.  In the event of the Client's contractual violation, particularly in cases of payment default, we shall be entitled, after an unsuccessful expiration of a reasonable deadline (unless legally unnecessary), to withdraw from the contract and reclaim the reserved goods.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

1. We retain all pre-existing copyrights and other intellectual property rights to all images, drawings, calculations, formulas, plans, designs, samples, models, films, clichés, lithographs, printing plates, data, data carriers, cost estimates, standing type, tools, and other documents, objects, and information provided to the Client or used for the manufacture of the contractual product, even if the Client is separately charged for these. The aforementioned documents, objects, and information may not be made available to third parties and must be used exclusively for the contractual performance. If the order is not placed, they must be returned immediately. The Client is not granted any usage or license rights unless otherwise agreed. We are not obligated to provide copies.
2. The Client guarantees that all drawings, samples, or other documents, objects, and information provided to us for the purpose of performance do not infringe on the intellectual property rights or other rights of third parties. In particular, the Client is responsible for ensuring that any provided templates may be reproduced. The Client shall indemnify us against any claims made by third parties due to such infringements and compensate us for any damages incurred, provided that the infringement was unknowingly committed by us. Documents, objects, and information provided to us that do not lead to an order will be returned at the Client’s request and expense. Otherwise, we are entitled to destroy them three months after the order has not been placed.
3.  The contracting parties shall immediately inform each other of any claims asserted by third parties. If a third party prohibits us from manufacturing or delivering an order based on an alleged intellectual property right, we are entitled to cease work on the order and demand reimbursement for our expenses.
4.  For drawings, samples, sketches, plans, or other documents explicitly ordered or commissioned by the Client, the agreed fee must be paid even if the order is not placed. Ownership and full disposal rights are transferred to the Client upon payment.
5.  If we deliver goods abroad or if the Client intends to distribute them abroad, we do not assume any responsibility for existing patents, intellectual property rights, or other copyright protection rights outside the Federal Republic of Germany that may conflict with the Client's intended use or purpose of the goods.

10. Other Liability

1.  Within the scope of fault-based liability, our liability for damages, regardless of the legal basis—including but not limited to delay, impossibility of performance, defective or incorrect delivery, breach of contract, breach of duties during contractual negotiations, and tort—is limited in accordance with these GTC, including the following provisions.
2. Within the scope of fault-based liability, we are liable for damages caused intentionally or by gross negligence. In cases of simple negligence, and subject to statutory limitations of liability, we are only liable for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health; for fraudulently concealed defects; for liability under the Product Liability Act; for guaranteed characteristics of the goods; and for the breach of essential contractual obligations—i.e., obligations whose fulfillment is essential for the proper execution of the contract and on which the Client regularly relies and may rely. In such cases, our liability is limited to compensation for foreseeable, typically occurring damages.
3.  The above limitations of liability also apply to persons for whose fault we are legally responsible, including corporate bodies, legal representatives, employees, and other vicarious agents.
4.  If the Client has improperly stored the goods, they may only assert claims for damages due to a material defect if the defect was not caused by the improper storage.

11. Change in the Basis of the Contract

If circumstances that formed the basis of the contract have changed significantly after its conclusion, and if we or the Client would not have entered into the contract at all or under different terms had we foreseen this change, an adjustment of the contract may be requested. This is permissible if, considering all circumstances of the individual case, especially the contractual or statutory risk allocation, it is unreasonable for one party to adhere to the unchanged contract. A change in circumstances also applies if fundamental assumptions that formed the basis of the contract prove to be incorrect.

If an adjustment of the contract is not possible or is unreasonable for one party, the disadvantaged party may withdraw from the contract. If we choose to exercise this right, we will inform the Client of this decision without delay upon realizing the significance of the event, even if an extension of the delivery period was initially agreed with the Client.

12. Notes for Our Suppliers

1. The supplier undertakes to comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), provided that these requirements are relevant to them. We ensure compliance with this regulation based on the data provided by our suppliers.
2. The delivery address for chemical raw materials to be sent to the Malsfeld site is: Zum Steeger 3, 34323 Malsfeld, Germany.
3.  Trade and finished goods as well as packaging materials, including cartons, must be delivered to the following address: Am Roggenfeld 3, 34323 Malsfeld

13. Jurisdiction

1.  If the Client is a merchant as defined by the German Commercial Code (HGB), a legal entity under public law, or a special public-law fund, or if the Client does not have a general place of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Germany, the international place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising directly or indirectly from the contractual relationship shall be, at our discretion, either Kassel or the Client’s general place of jurisdiction, unless expressly agreed otherwise. However, in such cases, Kassel shall be the exclusive place of jurisdiction for lawsuits against us.
2. The Client is not entitled to bring a counterclaim, set-off, or right of retention before any court other than the exclusively competent court, nor to include us in an intervention and/or warranty claim before a court outside the Federal Republic of Germany. Statutory provisions regarding exclusive jurisdictions remain unaffected.
3. The same applies if the Client is an entrepreneur within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB).

14. Code of Conduct

1.  Dr. Schumacher GmbH has developed a Code of Conduct that describes the fundamental values and behavioral guidelines for ethical and lawful conduct. This Code of Conduct serves as a guide for responsible cooperation.
2. We expect our suppliers and customers to comply with the principles contained therein and to align their behavior accordingly.
3.  The complete Code of Conduct can be accessed at any time on our website: https://www.schumacher-online.com/de/downloads/printmedien/unternehmen.

15. Final Provisions

1.  Legally significant declarations and notifications by the Client concerning the contract (e.g., setting deadlines, reporting defects, withdrawal, or reduction) must be made in writing or text form. Statutory formal requirements remain unaffected.
2.  If individual provisions of these GTC are or become invalid, void, or unenforceable, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
3.  If the contract or these GTC contain gaps, the legally effective provisions that the contracting parties would have agreed upon in accordance with the economic objectives of the contract and the purpose of these GTC shall be deemed to have been agreed to fill such gaps.

Version: February 2025