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Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright and Designs and Models Rights :

The present site constitutes a work of which SYMKO is the author within the meaning of articles L.111.1 and following of the Code of the intellectual property.

The photographs, texts, slogans, drawings, images and all works integrated in the site are the property of SYMKO or of third parties having authorised SYMKO to use them. .

The models of engines represented on the site are protected by copyright and articles L.511.1 and following of the Code of intellectual property relating to the protection of the models posted.

Reproductions on a paper or computerised medium of the said site and of the works and models of engines reproduced therein are authorised provided they are strictly reserved for personal use excluding any use for advertising and / or commercial and / or information purposes and / or are compliant with the provisions of article L122-5 of the Code of Intellectual Property. le.

With the exception of the above provisions, any reproduction, representation, use or modification, by any process whatsoever and on any medium whatsoever, of all or part of the site, of all or part of the various works, without having obtained prior authorisation from SYMKO, is strictly prohibited and constitutes an offence of counterfeiting punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a fine of €150,000.

Trademark Rights :

Several brands are cited throughout the site; they are typically identified by a capital letter. They are used by SYMKO either with the authorisation of their holder or as a simple indication of products or services offered by SYMKO.

The reproduction, copying, use or affixing of these marks without the prior authorisation of SYMKO or their respective owners constitutes an offence of infringement punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a fine of €150,000.

Information on products and services

These screens provide an overview of the range of VOLVO PENTA products and SYMKO services distributed in France.

SYMKO reserves the right to modify the information contained in this website, in particular regarding the technical characteristics and equipment of the models presented, at any time, without prior notice, taking into account the interactivity of the site, without engaging the responsibility of SYMKO, its network members, or its employees.

The SYMKO network is also at your disposal for any information, notably concerning tariffs, the availability of the models presented as well as their latest developments.

Personal data and other data

You can visit this site without revealing your identity or giving any information about yourself.

The information you provide to us will be considered as non-confidential and may be freely used and disseminated by SYMKO and the members of our commercial network, subject to the applicable legal provisions and in particular to the "Informatique et Libertés" law [Data Protection Act] no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978.

Personal data:

In the interests of transparency and protection of your rights, SYMKO will not obtain personally identifiable information unless you provide it to us by completing and submitting the forms on the site.

The information gathered about you is essential to answer your requests for information, making appointments, etc. They are exclusively for SYMKO and members of our sales network for purposes of investigation, analysis, business operations and marketing.

No commercial operation, even partial, of the collected data can be carried out without the prior written agreement of SYMKO or the members of our commercial network, according to the circumstances.

This information is confidential and retained by SYMKO and the members of our sales network.

In accordance with article 34 of the "Informatique et Libertés" law no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978, you have the right to access and rectify your personal data by contacting us.

"Cookies" :

When you visit our website, no cookies are installed on your computer. A cookie is a small block of data sent to your browser by a web server and stored on the hard disk of your computer. The cookie does not identify you personally. In general, we will record information about your computer's navigation on a site.

Hypertext links

The establishment of a hypertext link to the www.SYMKO-moteur.com site requires prior written authorisation from SYMKO. If you wish to set up a hypertext link to our site, you must contact the site manager at www.SYMKO-moteur.com.

SYMKO can in no case be held responsible for the availability of the sites that are the subject of a hypertext link from the site www.SYMKO-moteur.com and cannot bear any responsibility for the content, products, services, etc. available on or from these sites.

Limitation of Liability

The user uses the site at their own risk. In no event shall SYMKO be liable for any direct or indirect damage, including material injury, loss of data or programs, financial loss, resulting from access to or the use of this site or any site linked to it. The content of the site is presented without any guarantee whatsoever.

Applicable Law

These General Terms and Conditions are subject to French domestic law. The language of the General Terms and Conditions is the French language. In the event of a dispute, the French courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

General Terms and Conditions of Sale

The acceptance of our offers implies the adherence to our general conditions of sale hereafter:

Ordering:

Our proposals are always made without commitment. The contract of sale is only considered complete after written acceptance of the order by us. The only fact of placing an order with us includes acceptance by the customer of the conditions included without restriction or reserve. Unless expressly agreed between the parties, the clauses of our terms and conditions of sale cancel any contrary provisions that may appear in our customers' purchasing conditions.

Delivery times:

Delivery times are given for information purposes only. A delay for any reason whatsoever cannot in any case be invoked as cause of cancellation and does not entitle to any compensation or penalty unless there are contrary conventions.

Transportation :

The goods sold travel at the buyer's risk, regardless of the mode of transport, and are always shipped in due postage. Any disputes concerning transport such as orders that have been delayed or that have not arrived at destination, are missing, deterioration of the goods, etc. must be settled by the consignee with the carrier.

Price :

Our prices are invoiced on the basis of the tariffs in force on the day of delivery, and exclude net taxes from our workshops.

Payments:

The deadlines fixed in our order confirmation are strict; any delays in payment shall automatically and without notice require the payment of default interest at the statutory rate in force at the date of the deadline. All our invoices are payable to NANTES. The creation of bills of exchange or the acceptance of any bills of exchange shall not apply novation nor any derogation from this clause conferring jurisdiction.

Penalty clause:

In the absence of payment at maturity and without the need for formal notice, the purchaser must pay a late payment of 1.5% per month in addition to the price. Moreover, in case of litigation, a penalty clause of 15% of the sums due, fixed as damages with a minimum fee of €50 will be due. Any advance payment entitles you to a discount calculated at the rate of 0.50% per complete month.

Disputes:

In the event of a dispute, the Commercial Court of Nantes shall have sole jurisdiction in the event of a plurality of defendants, irrespective of the quality of the defendants, incidental demands, warranty claims, and notwithstanding any clauses to the contrary printed in the purchase order of buyers.

Studies, projects, plans and models :

Studies, projects, plans and models emanating from our Company remain our property, and cannot be communicated, reproduced or executed, even partially, in any way without written authorisation. The documents of any kind established by our services remain our property and must be returned to us upon request.

Responsibilities:

It is expressly agreed that the seller cannot be held liable for any consequential or non-material damages, such as operating losses, costs or expenses resulting from the unavailability of the material concerned, damages suffered by third parties, etc. (non-limiting list).

Title retention clause:

The ownership of the goods is reserved to the seller until full payment of the price. The goods delivered are deposited with the buyer in accordance with articles 1915 and following of the Civil Code (Law no. 80 335 of 12 May 1980).

Update of the General Terms and Conditions

SYMKO reserves the right to modify and update at any time the access to the site as well as the General Terms and Conditions. These modifications and updates are binding on the user who must consequently refer regularly to this section to check the General Terms and Conditions in force.