These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTC) govern the contractual relationship between VF Solutions, Véronique Fiorin (hereinafter referred to as “VF Solutions”), and its client (hereinafter referred to as “the Client”) in the context of marketing consulting services. By validating the quote or accepting the service, the Client unconditionally accepts these terms and conditions. The French version of this text is authoritative.
1. Confidentiality
VF Solutions undertakes to respect the confidentiality of the information provided by the Client as part of the consulting engagement. No information relating to the Client (including commercial, strategic, or other sensitive information) will be disclosed to third parties without the prior written consent of the Client, except in cases where such disclosure is required by law.
VF Solutions also undertakes to ensure that any partners or suppliers necessary to carry out the consulting mandate requested by the Client, or any person having access to confidential information, are subject to an obligation of confidentiality.
This obligation continues after the end of the assignment for a period of five (5) years.
2. Payment Terms
The payment terms are defined in the quote accepted by the Client. Rates: Rates are set out in the quote. All prices are quoted excluding taxes (VAT), with VAT applied at the current rate. The amount is invoiced inclusive of all taxes.
3. Payment Terms
Payment for services is made by bank transfer to the IBAN provided by VF Solutions and appearing on its quotes and invoices. Other payment methods may be agreed upon in writing between the parties. Unless otherwise agreed, payment is due within thirty (30) days from the invoice date. Payment plans may be discussed between the parties if necessary and at the Client’s request. Late Payment: In the event of late payment, late payment penalties will be applied, amounting to 10% of the total invoice amount, calculated on the invoice amount including VAT. In the event of non-payment within 60 days, VF Solutions reserves the right to suspend services without notice until the situation is resolved.
4. Ethics
VF Solutions is committed to conducting its business in a professional and ethical manner, in accordance with marketing industry standards. VF Solutions acts with complete transparency and integrates solutions tailored to the Client’s needs, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
VF Solutions undertakes not to propose actions that could damage the Client’s reputation, violate advertising legislation, or use misleading or unfair methods.
The Client also undertakes to provide accurate and honest information necessary for the performance of the assignment. Any attempt to manipulate or deceive the data provided to VF Solutions will result in immediate termination of the contract.
VF Solutions reserves the right to refuse assignments if the Client’s activities do not align with its values (e.g., arms sales, pornography).
5. Data Protection
VF Solutions complies with applicable legislation regarding the protection of personal data, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Collection and Processing: VF Solutions only collects the data necessary to perform the assignment. This data may include personal and professional information relating to the Client. VF Solutions will only process this data within the scope of the assignment.
Consent: By accepting these Terms and Conditions, the Client consents to the processing of their personal data by VF Solutions, to the extent necessary to perform the assignment.
Data Subject Rights: The Client has the right to access, rectify, object to, delete, and limit the processing of their personal data. Any request regarding personal data must be sent in writing to VF Solutions.
Subcontracting: If subcontractors are involved in data processing, VF Solutions will ensure that they also comply with the requirements of the GDPR.
6. Final Provisions
Amendment of the General Terms and Conditions: VF Solutions reserves the right to modify these General Terms and Conditions at any time. The amendments will be applicable as soon as they are communicated to the Client.
Force Majeure: The Consultant shall not be held liable for failure to fulfill its obligations in the event of force majeure (strike, pandemic, natural disaster, etc.).
Applicable Law and Disputes: These General Terms and Conditions are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, the parties undertake to seek an amicable solution before initiating any legal proceedings. In the absence of an amicable solution, the competent courts will be those of Nord Vaudois, Switzerland.