General Business and Service Terms for Rental

General Terms and Conditions  STATECH s.r.o.

effective from 1 August 2025

CONTENTS

(A) GENERAL PROVISIONS

(B) RENTAL

(C) SERVICE

(D) SALES

(E) TRAINING

(F) COMMON PROVISIONS

ANNEX 1

General Terms and Conditions  STATECH s.r.o.

effective from 1 August 2025

(A) GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

1.1 STATECH s.r.o., ID No.: 274 02 975, with its registered office at Počapelská 346, 277 01 Dolní Beřkovice, registered in the Commercial Register lodged with the Municipal Court in Prague, Section C, File No. 111021 (“STATECH” or the “Lessor”), hereby issues the following General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) pursuant to Section 1751 of Act No. 89/2012 Coll., the Civil Code, as amended.

1.2. Legal relations between STATECH and legal entities or natural persons in connection with the rental, sale or Servicing of the relevant Equipment, or during Training, are governed by the Contract and these GTC, unless stated otherwise. The provisions of these GTC (except for those excluded by their nature) shall also apply to other legal relations between STATECH and legal entities or natural persons, if these GTC are referred to in the relevant legal transaction or if they form an annex thereto.

1.3 These GTC form an integral part of any Contract and lay down a portion of its contents, unless the Contract specifies otherwise. Deviating terms of a Contract have priority over the terms of these GTC.

1.4. These GTC are split into sections (A) to (F), whereby

a) These GTC are split into sections (A) to (F), whereby

b) Part (B) forms part of the Contract in relation to the lease of the Equipment;

c) Part (C) forms part of the Contracts in relation to the provision of the Service; to avoid any doubt, it is stipulated that if the sale of the Equipment (spare parts) forms part of the Service, Part (D) of these GTC shall apply to such sale;

d) Part (D) forms part of the Contracts in relation to the sale of the Equipment;

e) Part (E) forms part of the Contracts in relation to the provision of Training; to avoid any doubt, it is agreed that where the Training includes the sale of any Equipment (e.g. personal protective equipment), Part (D) of these GTC shall apply to that sale and where the Training includes any inspection of a certain piece of Equipment, Part (C) of these GTC shall apply to that inspection,

unless otherwise stated in these GTC or in the Contract.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1. The definitions and other provisions in Article 2 herein apply to the entire GTC, except for those defined in other parts hereof.

Renter or Customer means the legal entity or natural person with whom the Contract is concluded;

Civil Code means Act No. 89/2012 Coll., the Civil Code, as amended;

Theft means the unlawful appropriation of the Equipment, especially as a result of larceny;

Equipment means the subject of rental, sale, Service or Training covered by the Contract, which is specified in each individual Contract;

Framework Contract refers to the written framework contract concluded between STATECH and the Customer, defining the rental, Service or sale of one or more pieces of Equipment, or the conclusion of Subcontracts and the terms thereof;

Service means repair, maintenance, inspection, installation, dismantling and other servicing of the Equipment, including the supply and installation of spare parts where required for a particular repair; the specification of all activities will be set out in each individual Contract;

Contract means a contract for the lease, sale or Service of the Equipment or for the provision of Training or any other contract entered into between STATECH and the Customer, whether under a Framework Contract or a single order;

Contractual relationship means the legal relationship between the Parties relating in particular to the rental, sale or Service of the Equipment or the provision of Training arising under the Contract;

Training means the provision of professional training, consultancy and certification activities, or the preparation of the necessary documents for the operation of aerial platforms; the specification of all activities will be set out in each individual Contract;

Party means a party to the Contract; and

Total Damage means damage to the Equipment that is so extensive that it can no longer be repaired, that the price of the repair would be almost as high or higher than the cost of the Equipment itself.

2.2. The headings used in these GTC are for convenience purposes only and have no impact on the interpretation of the provisions hereof.

3. CONCLUSION OF THE CONTRACT

3.1. Based on the Customer's order, STATECH will send the Customer confirmation of the order representing a proposal for the conclusion of the Contract (by email is sufficient), which will contain in particular the specification of the Equipment, the amount of STATECH's remuneration (rental fee / price for Service or Training / purchase price) and any other payments (transport, handling, materials), delivery and payment terms; in the case of rental, the rental period, the pick-up / removal point, as well as these GTC and/or a link to them.

3.2. Unless the Customer sends a counterproposal to STATECH in response to the draft Contract under paragraph Chyba! Nenalezen zdroj odkazů. herein, STATECH’s draft is considered accepted no later than upon acceptance of the Equipment by the Customer. The content of STATECH’s draft becomes a part of the Contract. For the purposes hereof, a counter proposal is any such proposal that deviates from STATECH’s original draft with respect to any addenda or deviations, but it should not fundamentally amend its conditions. The first sentence of the provisions of Section 1740 (3) of the Civil Code shall not apply.

3.3 Depending on the circumstances, the Contract may also be concluded during the fulfilment of the Framework Contract. In such a case, the terms of the Contractual Relationship are governed (in order of preference) by: (i) the Contract, (ii) the Framework Contract, (iii) these GTC. The Framework Contract may particularly specify a different means of concluding Subcontracts than that stated in these GTC above.

(B) RENTAL

4. RENTAL PAYMENTS AND PAYMENT TERMS

4.1. The Renter is obliged to pay the rent, the price for the transport and handling of the Equipment or any other incidental costs at the rate according to the terms of the Contractual Relationship

4.2. The rental payment is calculated exclusive of any fuel used. If the Renter fails to top up the fuel tanks to their initial level by the end of the rental period, the rental payment calculation shall be amended so that the total amount of the rental payment is equal to the amount defined as the product of the difference between the original and final fuel tank levels and the given price of fuel calculated on the basis of the price list published on the STATECH website (mateco.cz).

4.3. If the end of the operation or use of the Equipment is not reported by 3:00 pm on the previous workday, the next day (the day on which the Equipment is returned) will be charged as a rental day.

4.4. Invoices (tax documents) will be sent to the address of the Renter or to the email address of the Renter specified in the Contract. An invoice will be issued at the end of the rental for any rental lasting less than 30 days. Rentals of more than 30 days shall be invoiced for every 30 days of the rental and then after the end of the rental. Invoice payment terms are 14 days from the date of issue, unless STATECH and the Renter agree otherwise. With the Renter’s consent (an agreement between the Parties) STATECH is entitled to send invoices by electronic mail only.

4.5.For the purposes of VAT, the Parties shall consider the rental of the Equipment to be a continuous rental, whereby the rental of the Equipment in every period for which invoices are issued under Article 4.4 herein (Invoicing Period) is considered the partial rental of the Equipment Any partial rental is considered performed on the final date of the applicable Invoicing Period.

4.6. Regardless of paragraph 4.4 herein, STATECH is entitled, at its own discretion, to demand payment in advance before the Equipment is handed over to the Renter on the basis of a deposit invoice. In such case, until the Renter pays the rent on the basis of the advance invoice, STATECH is not obliged to hand over the Equipment to the Renter and the time frame for the handover of the Equipment to the Renter does not start.

5. ESTABLISHMENT, CHANGES AND TERMINATION OF THE RENTAL, HANDOVER AND RETURN OF THE EQUIPMENT

5.1. The rental relationship is established as of the date specified in the Contract, or otherwise on the date that the Renter accepts the Equipment. STATECH will bring / deliver the Equipment to the place and on the date specified in the Contract and the Renter is obliged to accept the Equipment on that date.

5.2. STATECH and the Renter, or their authorised representatives, shall confirm the condition and configuration of the Equipment and the date and time the Equipment was accepted and returned by signing the handover certificate for the Equipment. The Renter is obliged to ensure that persons authorised (appointed) for this purpose are present at the place and on the date the Equipment is handed over and accepted. It is considered that the person who signed the handover report on behalf of the Renter and/or otherwise dealt with STATECH regarding the handover and acceptance of the Equipment has been duly authorised (appointed) to do so by the Renter. The Renter cannot raise an objection against STATECH claiming that such a person was not duly authorised (appointed), unless this must have been clear beyond all doubt to STATECH, taking account of all the circumstances and while exercising due diligence. Nevertheless, an employee of the Renter will always be considered an authorised representative.

5.3. STATECH must be informed of any delay or early termination of the rental of the Equipment, at least two days before the rental is due or proposed to end. This notification shall be in writing and delivered to STATECH within the time limit specified in the preceding sentence.

5.4. An order may be cancelled only by 4:00 p.m. on the working day before the rental date and such a cancellation must be issued in writing (e.g. by email); STATECH is entitled to charge a cancellation fee (contractual penalty) of CZK 2,000 for the cancellation of an order after 4:00 p.m. on the working day before the rental date. If the Renter fails to comply with its obligations relating to the handover and acceptance of the Equipment or otherwise impedes the handover of the Equipment at the place and time specified in the Contract, the Renter is obliged to reimburse STATECH for the costs at the daily rental rate for each day that the handover is delayed and for the costs of the futile transport of the Equipment to the handover site. The Renter is obliged to return the Equipment to STATECH at the place and time specified in the Contract.

5.5. The Equipment is prepared / returned exclusively to / from a location that is accessible for the transporting vehicle and safe for loading and unloading the Equipment. The Renter is obliged to take and return the Equipment to and from the place where it is used. If there is a delay in the delivery of the Equipment during transport or unloading for reasons attributable to the Renter, the Renter shall be charged an additional fee of CZK 400 per quarter hour. The same applies to any delay in collecting the Equipment during transport or loading, especially as a result of the Renter failing to present the Equipment at the loading site, depleted batteries or empty fuel tanks. The same also applies if there is a delay in picking up the Equipment due to damage to the Equipment that was not reported in advance by the Renter and the defect prevents the Equipment from being loaded.

5.6. The rental ends when the Equipment (including all accessories) is handed back to STATECH. The Renter shall provide STATECH with all the cooperation necessary for the return of the Equipment, including ensuring that authorised representatives are present upon the handover of the Equipment back to STATECH, the inspection thereof and the signature of the handover report , while the provisions of paragraph Chyba! Nenalezen zdroj odkazů. shall apply mutatis mutandis. By signing the handover report the Parties particularly confirm that the final state of the Equipment matches the state of the Equipment when it was accepted by the Renter (taking account of normal wear and tear resulting from normal use), or will state any deviations from that state in the report. In the event of any deviations pursuant to the previous sentence (particularly if the Equipment is damaged), STATECH is explicitly entitled to take photographs of the Equipment and the Renter is obliged to provide STATECH with all the cooperation necessary for this purpose. For the purposes of this provision the Parties have explicitly agreed that the Equipment is considered duly returned when it is handed back to STATECH, particularly including the controller. If the Equipment is returned without the controller, STATECH has the right to claim payment of the rental fee until the controller is returned, including if the Equipment has already been returned including the other accessories.

5.7. Unless agreed otherwise, the Renter is obliged to inform STATECH of the date and place for the return of the Equipment adequately in advance (at least 2 working days beforehand), via the telephone and/or email contact details listed on the STATECH website (mateco.cz).

5.8. The rental period does not include periods when the Equipment is out of service due to technical malfunctions. This does not apply if such malfunction was the result of improper maintenance or use by the Renter’s personnel or other reasons attributable to the Renter. The Renter has no right to any discount from the rental payment, nor does it have the right to give notice to the Contract as a result of any such malfunctions as defined above.

5.9. In exceptional cases and solely with the agreement of STATECH the (original) Renter may pass on the Equipment directly to a third party – a new Renter. In such a case, the new Renter and the original Renter are jointly and severally liable for the final state of the Equipment when it is subsequently returned to STATECH (including the amount of fuel in the tank).

5.10. If the Renter or a representative authorised or appointed by the Renter is not present when the Equipment is returned to STATECH, either due to a breach of the Renter’s obligations or as agreed by the Parties, STATECH is entitled to collected and take away the Equipment itself. In such a case the rental ends no later than when the Equipment is taken by STATECH in accordance with the previous sentence. However, the situation described in this paragraph, or the fact that the Renter has failed to sign the handover report, does not exempt the Renter from its obligations, nor does it limit those obligations in any way.

6. DUTIES OF THE PARTS

6.1. STATECH is obliged to hand over the Equipment to the Renter in good technical condition and at the date, time and place specified in the Contract.

6.2. For rentals of Equipment without operators, the Renter is obliged to ensure that the Equipment is used in accordance with the user manual and the valid ČSN ISO 18893, standard, if relevant. The Renter undertakes to secure qualified operators for the Equipment who possess the required written authorisation (operator licences) and who will follow the safety regulations defined for the use of the Equipment and who are trained to work on the Equipment.

6.3. When renting the Equipment with an operator provided by the Lessor, the Renter's employees are obliged to follow the operator's instructions, to familiarise themselves with the Equipment instruction manual and the relevant technical regulations and to sign the "Safety Instruction for the Use of Mobile Aerial Work Platforms with an Operator". In particular, the Renter's employees are obliged: (i) to wear a full-body safety harness while operating the Equipment and keep it on at all times while operating the Equipment, (ii) not to exit the Equipment basket without securing it, (iii) not to operate the Equipment without proper authorisation in accordance with ISO 18878, and (iv) follow the operator's instructions when operating the Equipment. In the event that the Renter or any of the Renter's employees fail to follow the instruction manual, the above safety guidelines or the operator's instructions, the Lessor and Renter agree that Lessor shall not be liable for any liability arising therefrom. The operator is entitled to refuse to operate the Equipment, without prejudice to the Lessor's right to claim remuneration for the operation of the Equipment, in the event that the Renter's employees who work or are to work with the Equipment refuse to sign the "Safety Instruction for the Use of Mobile Aerial Work Platforms with an Operator".

6.4. The Equipment may only be used for its intended purpose. Any use of the Equipment to lift loads or to pull wiring or cables is prohibited. The Renter is obliged to allow STATECH’s authorised representatives to access the Equipment at any time for the purposes of ensuring that the Equipment is used under the terms of the Contract and these GTC.

6.5. The Renter is obliged to follow all the instructions stated on the Equipment itself and in the user manual, and particularly (if relevant) must regularly charge electric-drive Equipment at least once daily for every full shift, daily check and top up the distilled water in the battery cells (in the starting batteries for diesel-powered equipment), top up diesel fuel (use of any biofuel is prohibited), check and monitor any leaks (especially hydraulic fluid) and check the tightness of wheel lugs and the functionality of all safety elements on a daily basis. The Renter shall record all operating data, inspection and maintenance information in the Lifting Equipment Log.

6.6. The Renter shall secure, at its own expense, any special permits required for the use of the Equipment, including those to close and occupy streets and public areas.

6.7. The Renter may not sublet the Equipment to any third party without STATECH's prior written consent.

6.8 The Renter is obliged to maintain the Equipment in operable condition, and protect it from soiling, damage, excessive wear and tear, theft or destruction. All responsibility for the operation of the Equipment is transferred to the Renter upon signature of the handover certificate by the Renter or its authorised representative. If soiled, the Equipment will be cleaned at the Renter’s expense. The Lessor shall hand over the Equipment to the Renter clean and with fully charged batteries. As part of the preparation of the machine before handing it over for rental, the Lessor charges the Renter a flat fee for "washing the machine" and "charging the machine" according to the Lessor's price list, for each piece of Equipment separately.

6.9. The Renter is obliged to immediately notify STATECH of any malfunctions and the need for repairs outside the framework of standard maintenance on the Equipment and in such a case shall immediately remove the Equipment from service and may not conduct any repairs on the Equipment without STATECH’s consent. STATECH is obliged to ensure that the Equipment is restored to an operational condition without undue delay. The Renter shall cover all costs associated with repairs, unless the malfunction was demonstrably not the result of reasons attributable to the Renter. In the event of any doubt, STATECH shall issue an opinion as to whether the Renter is responsible for the malfunction or not.

6.10. The Renter shall sufficiently cover and protect the Equipment when used for any rough work activities. This primarily applies to painting, welding and cleaning work that involves acids. The Renter acknowledges that contamination caused by exposure to construction chemicals, paint, concrete or similar materials is not covered by the damage reduction surcharge as per Annex 1 to these GTC. Work involving sandblasting or other media blasting processes is prohibited. The Renter shall cover all costs of cleaning the Equipment in full as a result of any breach of the obligations laid down in this paragraph. The Renter shall pay for the repair of any damaged controls on the Equipment or pay for a new controller if the original one is lost.

6.11. The Renter shall store all controls in a safe place outside of business hours. The Renter shall report the theft of a controller to STATECH and the Czech police. The Renter shall compensate STATECH in full for any losses incurred by theft or damage to a controller.

6.12. The Renter is liable for damage caused by use on unsuitable terrain, insufficient bearing substrates and use of the Equipment in breach of the technical parameters specified on the Equipment’s nameplate and the provided instruction manual.

6.13. If the Renter transports the Equipment by itself, it shall report any road accidents to the police and to STATECH. The Renter is liable for any damage to the Equipment occurring as a result of such an accident.

6.14. The Renter is liable for any damage caused by the Equipment and to the Equipment resulting from unprofessional use or for any other reason attributable to the Renter. The Renter is likewise responsible for the loss or Theft of the Equipment (or part thereof) and shall immediately report any such incidents to STATECH and to the police. To clarify, STATECH shall issue an opinion as to whether unprofessional use or any other reason attributable to the Renter is at fault.

6.15. The Renter is also responsible for damage to the Equipment resulting from the actions of third parties or events independent of the will of the Renter and is obliged to compensate STATECH for all such damages in full. This has no prejudice on the Renter’s right to seek satisfaction of its third-party damage liability claims.

6.16. If STATECH violates its duties under the Contract, the GTC or an applicable regulation and this directly incurs damages to the Renter, the Renter is entitled to claim compensation from STATECH up to the amount of the Renter’s payment under the Contract.

6.17. STATECH may charge the Renter for all costs of repairing damage to the Equipment (except damages for which the Renter is not liable under the Contract) by issuing an invoice after the repairs are complete, payable within 14 days of issue. The Renter undertakes to pay all outstanding amounts under STATECH’s invoices within the defined payment term.

6.18. The Renter is not entitled to use the Equipment as a lien or otherwise establish a pledge or other right of use in favour of a third party or otherwise use the Equipment to secure its liabilities. The Renter is not entitled to make any modifications to the Equipment (with the exception of its normal use under the Contract) without the prior written consent of STATECH.

6.19. If any damage occurs to the Equipment, the Renter is obliged to immediately take photographs of the damage after it occurs or is identified and then report the damage immediately to STATECH and send the completed damage report, including photographs, to STATECH within 48 hours at the latest, by email to: servis@statech.cz.

(C) SERVICE

7. PRICE OF SERVICE AND PAYMENT TERMS

7.1. The Customer shall pay STATECH the price of the Service according to the price list published on the STATECH website (statech.cz) valid and effective upon conclusion of the Contract, as well as the price for materials and spare parts, unless otherwise agreed in the Contract. Transportation to the Service site is included in the price of the Service, unless otherwise agreed in the Contract.

7.2. If STATECH determines that the agreed price of the Service will have to be exceeded, it shall notify the Customer in writing (by email is sufficient) without undue delay, stating the reasons for the price increase. The Customer may withdraw from the Contract in writing if the resulting price of the Service is more than 10% higher, no later than 2 working days after being notified of the increase in the price of the Service. Otherwise, the Customer agrees to the price increase. However, the Customer is always obliged to pay a part of the agreed price corresponding to the part of the Service performed.

7.3. Invoices (tax documents) will be sent to the Customer's address or to the Customer's email address specified in the Contract. The invoice will always be issued on the date the Service is provided (except for advance invoices). Invoices are due within 14 days of issue, unless a different due date is agreed in the order confirmation or the Contract. With the Customer’s consent (an agreement between the Parties) STATECH is entitled to send invoices by electronic mail only.

7.4. Regardless of paragraph7.3 herein, STATECH is entitled, at its own discretion, to require payment on the basis of an advance invoice before commencing the provision of the Service. In such a case, until the Customer pays the price for the Service on the basis of the advance invoice, STATECH is not obliged to start providing the Service to the Customer and the time frame for the provision of the Service to the Customer does not start.

7.5. Any claims made by the Customer for defects in the Service shall not constitute grounds exempting the Customer from paying the price for the Service or any part thereof. The application of Section 2108 of the Civil Code is excluded.

8. DUTIES OF THE PARTS

8.1. STATECH is obliged to perform the Service properly, on time and to a proper standard in accordance with applicable laws, technical standards and work safety standards.

8.2. STATECH shall ensure that all personnel who perform the Service for the Customer under the Contract are professionally trained and have the certifications and authorisations stipulated by the applicable laws and relevant technical standards. STATECH is entitled to provide the Service to the Customer through third parties.

8.3. STATECH shall be liable for any damage caused to the Equipment during the provision of the Service from the date of its acceptance by STATECH until the date the Equipment is returned to the Customer, only if the damage was caused by STATECH's negligence or as a result of STATECH's breach of the Contract.

8.4. STATECH is entitled to provide the Service to the Customer in partial deliveries, and is also entitled to perform the Service for the Customer before and after the period of performance specified in the Contract. The Customer is obliged to accept partial performance as well as performance before and after the delivery time.

8.5. The Customer is obliged to ensure that the Equipment to be serviced is available at the place and on the date specified in the Contract and in a condition enabling the Service to be performed.

8.6. The Customer is obliged to ensure that STATECH personnel have access to the Equipment and the proper working conditions necessary for the performance of the Service, in particular to supply electricity, fuel (petrol, diesel) and other resources necessary for the performance of the Service.

8.7. The Customer shall immediately inform STATECH of any specific requirements or limitations that could affect the provision of the Service to the Customer (e.g. safety measures, specific working environment, etc.).

8.8. The Customer is obliged to provide, upon STATECH's request, all documents necessary for the provision of the Service under the Contract and to provide STATECH with all other necessary assistance for this purpose.

8.9. In the event that the Customer is delayed in fulfilling its obligations under paragraph 8.8 above, STATECH shall be entitled to suspend the provision of the Service for the duration of the Customer's delay or not to commence the provision of the Service at all. The Service provision period shall be extended by the duration of the Customer's delay under this paragraph.

8.10. STATECH is obliged to inform the Customer of all facts that occur during preparation for the performance of the Service and that could affect the provision of the Service and the use of the serviced / repaired Equipment.

9. HANDOVER AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT, TRANSFER OF THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT, TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF SPARE PARTS

9.1. The Customer will bring / deliver the Equipment to the place specified in the Contract by 3:00 p.m. on the specified date and STATECH is obliged to accept the Equipment on that date for the provision of the Service.

9.2. STATECH and the Customer, or their authorised representatives, shall confirm the condition and configuration of the Equipment and the date and time the Equipment was accepted and returned by signing the handover certificate for the Equipment. The Customer is obliged to ensure that persons authorised (appointed) for this purpose are present at the place and on the date the Equipment is handed over and accepted. It is considered that the person who signed the handover report on behalf of the Customer and/or otherwise dealt with STATECH regarding the handover and acceptance of the Equipment has been duly authorised (appointed) to do so by the Customer. The Customer cannot file an objection against STATECH claiming that such a person was not duly authorised (appointed), unless this must have been clear beyond all doubt to STATECH, taking account of all the circumstances and while exercising due diligence. Nevertheless, an employee of the Customer will always be considered an authorised representative.

9.3. The Service may be cancelled only by 3:00 p.m. on the working day before the Service date and such cancellation must be issued in writing (e.g. by email); STATECH is entitled to charge a cancellation fee (contractual penalty) of CZK 2,000 for the cancellation of the Service after 3:00 p.m. on the working day before the Service date.

9.4. 

• STATECH is obliged to perform the Service and return the Equipment to the Customer at the place and time specified in the Contract. STATECH will prepare a written report on the performance of the Service and the return of the Equipment to the Customer, to be signed by both Parties. By signing the handover report, the Parties shall confirm in particular the extent and correctness of the performed Service, or indicate in the report the defects of the provided Service and/or any incomplete work, while the provisions of paragraph 9.2 above shall apply mutatis mutandis. In the event of any defects and/or incomplete work pursuant to the previous sentence, STATECH is explicitly entitled to take photographs of the Equipment and the Customer is obliged to provide STATECH with all the cooperation necessary for this purpose. The Customer shall provide STATECH with all cooperation necessary to return the Equipment to the Customer, including ensuring authorised representatives are present upon the handover and inspection of the Equipment and signature of the handover report. In the event that the Customer fails to sign the handover report by the agreed deadline, the Customer shall be deemed to have taken back the Equipment from STATECH without reservation.

9.5. The risk of damage to the Equipment passes back to the Customer upon acceptance of the Equipment after the Service has been performed. In the event that the Customer is delayed in taking delivery of the Equipment, the risk of damage to the Equipment shall pass to the Customer on the first day of delay. In this case, the Customer agrees that STATECH is entitled to leave the Equipment at the Service site at the Customer's expense and responsibility. However, the situation described in this paragraph, or the fact that the Customer has failed to sign the handover report, does not exempt the Customer from its obligations, nor does it limit those obligations in any way.

9.6. The Customer shall not be entitled to refuse to accept the Equipment due to the existence of minor or insignificant defects or incomplete work or other defects that do not affect the functionality of the Equipment.

9.7. The Customer acquires the ownership right to the spare parts used for the Service under the Contract only after payment of the full price for the Service under the Contract. Until the ownership of the spare parts used for the Service is transferred to the Customer, the Customer is the custodian of these parts.

10. QUALITY WARRANTY AND LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS

10.1. STATECH provides a 6-month quality warranty for the Service, both for the work performed and for spare parts. The warranty shall commence from the date the Equipment is handed back to the Customer.

10.2. The warranty according to paragraph 10.1 of these GTC does not apply to defects that are caused by:

a) failure to follow the operating instructions;

b) unprofessional intervention, external influences (electrical faults, natural disasters, etc.);

c) careless handling (falls, impacts, short-circuits, etc.);

d) in the case of batteries: the electrolyte freezing due to an insufficiently charged battery, leaving the battery in a discharged state or frequent deep discharges below a given threshold;

e) use of the Equipment or any part thereof contrary to the manufacturer's instructions.

10.3. During the warranty period, the Customer is obliged to have the Equipment serviced only through STATECH, otherwise the warranty will expire. The same shall apply if the Equipment is not used professionally and under normal operating conditions and in compliance with all operating regulations or special instructions of STATECH or if the defect was caused by the Customer or resulted from an accident.

10.4. The Customer is obliged to thoroughly inspect the delivered serviced/repaired Equipment and notify STATECH of any defects without undue delay after having had the opportunity to discover the defect, but no later than within 14 days, otherwise the Customer loses the right to file a claim against defective performance in court. The Customer is also obliged to provide STATECH with assistance in exercising its rights under defective performance, in particular to provide all information regarding defects in the Service and to allow access to the claimed serviced/repaired Equipment.

10.5. The Customer's rights under the defective performance shall lapse if the defect has not been detected within 6 months from the delivery of the serviced/repaired Equipment.

10.6. If STATECH remedies the defects in the serviced/repaired Equipment by the deadline set out in the Contract or by the deadline subsequently agreed by the Parties in relation to partial defects, the Customer shall not be entitled to claim compensation for any damages the Customer may have incurred through the performance of the defective Service.

(D) SALES

11. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS

11.1. The Customer is obliged to pay STATECH the purchase price for the delivery of the Equipment as per the Contract. Transportation of the Equipment to the Customer, the cost of packaging, pallets, certification and insurance of the shipment are not included in the purchase price and are charged separately, unless otherwise agreed in the Contract. 

11.2. Invoices (tax documents) will be sent to the Customer's address or to the Customer's email address specified in the Contract. The invoice will always be issued on the date the Equipment is delivered (except for advance invoices). Invoices are due within 14 days of issue, unless a different due date is agreed in the order confirmation or the Contract. With the Customer’s consent (an agreement between the Parties) STATECH is entitled to send invoices by electronic mail only.

11.3. Regardless of paragraph 11.2 herein, STATECH is entitled, at its own discretion, to require payment on the basis of an advance invoice before delivering the Equipment. In such a case, until the Customer pays the purchase price or part thereof on the basis of the advance invoice, STATECH is not obliged to deliver the Equipment to the Customer and the time frame for performance to the Customer does not start.

11.4. The Customer is obliged to pay the purchase price specified in the Contract regardless of the invoice, which is only a tax document and does not affect the right to claim payment of the purchase price. For the purposes of these GTC and the Contract, payment means the moment the relevant funds are credited to the STATECH account.

11.5. Any claims made by the Customer for defects in the Equipment shall not constitute grounds exempting the Customer from paying the purchase price or any part thereof. The application of Section 2108 of the Civil Code is excluded.

12. COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PARTIES

12.1. The Customer is obliged to provide, upon STATECH's request, all documents necessary for the delivery of the Equipment under the Contract and to provide STATECH with all other necessary assistance for this purpose.

12.2. In the event that the Customer is delayed in fulfilling its obligations under paragraph Chyba! Nenalezen zdroj odkazů. above, STATECH shall be entitled to suspend the commencement of production and/or delivery of the Equipment for the duration of the Customer's delay. The delivery term for the Equipment shall be extended by the duration of the Customer's delay under this paragraph.

12.3. STATECH is obliged to inform the Customer of all facts that occur during preparation for performance and that could affect the quality or use of the Equipment.