Terms of service

Terms and Conditions of Sale (B2B)

Effective Date: August 2026

1. General and Scope

  1. These Terms and Conditions of Sale ("Terms") apply to all quotations, offers, orders, order confirmations, invoices, sales and deliveries made by CC Corrosion Control Ltd., unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
  2. Our products are supplied exclusively to business customers (B2B). By requesting a quotation, placing an order, accepting an offer or purchasing products from us, the purchaser confirms that it is acting exclusively in the course of its commercial, industrial, trade or professional activities and not as a consumer.
  3. Consumer protection provisions applicable exclusively to consumers, including statutory EU consumer withdrawal rights, do not apply.
  4. By placing an order, accepting a quotation, paying an invoice or accepting delivery of goods, the purchaser accepts these Terms.
  5. Any terms and conditions of the purchaser shall not apply unless expressly accepted by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. in writing.
  6. Where a separate written distribution, supply or other agreement exists between CC Corrosion Control Ltd. and the purchaser, that agreement shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with these Terms.

2. Contract Partner

The contract for the sale of goods is concluded with:

CC Corrosion Control Ltd.
Georgiou Karaiskaki 11-13
Carisa Salonica, Office 102
7560 Pervolia, Larnaca
Republic of Cyprus

Registration Number: HE487537
VAT ID: CY60309813C

Represented by: Michael Rocholl

3. Conclusion of Contract

  1. Product information, specifications, images, technical information and prices displayed on our website, catalogues, price lists or other materials are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute a binding offer unless expressly stated otherwise.
  2. By placing an order or accepting a quotation, the purchaser makes a binding offer to purchase the relevant goods.
  3. A contract is concluded when CC Corrosion Control Ltd. accepts the order by written confirmation, email, order confirmation, invoice or other express acceptance.
  4. CC Corrosion Control Ltd. reserves the right to reject an order without obligation to provide a reason, subject to applicable law.
  5. We reserve the right to correct typographical errors, pricing errors, technical inaccuracies and other obvious errors.

4. Pricing and Payment

  1. Prices are quoted in EUR unless otherwise agreed.
  2. Unless expressly stated otherwise, all prices are net prices and exclude VAT, transport, freight, insurance, customs duties, taxes, import charges and other costs.
  3. Applicable VAT will be charged where required by law.
  4. Payment shall be made by bank transfer or another payment method expressly agreed by CC Corrosion Control Ltd.
  5. Payment is due in accordance with the payment terms stated on the quotation, order confirmation or invoice.
  6. The purchaser may not withhold or offset payments against claims unless such claims are undisputed, finally adjudicated or the right of set-off cannot legally be excluded.

5. Delivery Terms – EXW

  1. Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, all sales and deliveries are EXW (Ex Works) from the warehouse specified by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. in Germany or the Netherlands, Incoterms® 2020.
  2. The precise EXW location applicable to each transaction will be stated in the relevant quotation, order confirmation, invoice or other commercial documentation.
  3. Delivery takes place when the goods are placed at the purchaser's disposal at the agreed EXW location.
  4. From the time of delivery under EXW, the purchaser bears the costs and risks associated with collection, loading where applicable under EXW, carriage, transit, insurance, importation and onward transportation, subject to mandatory law and any expressly agreed deviations.
  5. The purchaser is responsible for arranging collection and transportation of the goods and for selecting appropriately qualified carriers.
  6. Where products are classified as Dangerous Goods, the purchaser must ensure that the carrier and transport arrangements comply with all applicable Dangerous Goods transport regulations.
  7. Where legally required, CC Corrosion Control Ltd. will provide reasonable assistance and available documentation necessary for transport, export, transit or import formalities. Unless otherwise required by mandatory law or expressly agreed in writing, any additional costs associated with such assistance shall be borne by the purchaser.
  8. Any assistance provided by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. in arranging transport, preparing transport documentation or communicating with a carrier shall not by itself change the agreed EXW delivery term or transfer transportation risk back to CC Corrosion Control Ltd., unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
  9. Delivery dates and availability information are estimates unless expressly confirmed as binding in writing.
  10. The purchaser is responsible for collecting the goods within the agreed collection period. Additional storage, handling or other costs caused by delayed collection may be charged to the purchaser.

6. Inspection, Claims and Returns

  1. The purchaser shall inspect the goods promptly following receipt.
  2. Visible transport damage, incorrect products, quantity discrepancies or other apparent defects should be reported to CC Corrosion Control Ltd. in writing within 48 hours of receipt, together with photographs and supporting documentation where reasonably possible.
  3. Hidden defects must be notified promptly after discovery.
  4. Nothing in these Terms limits rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded or restricted.
  5. There is no general contractual right of return, cancellation or exchange unless expressly agreed by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. in writing or required by mandatory law.
  6. No goods may be returned without prior written Return Authorization from CC Corrosion Control Ltd.
  7. Unauthorized returns may be refused.
  8. Where a return is authorized, the purchaser must comply with all instructions provided by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. and all applicable transport, packaging, labelling and Dangerous Goods requirements.
  9. Where the return is not caused by a defect, incorrect delivery or another circumstance for which CC Corrosion Control Ltd. is legally responsible, all costs and risks associated with the return shall be borne by the purchaser.
  10. Approved non-defective returns must be unused, unopened where applicable, in their original packaging and suitable for resale unless otherwise agreed.

7. Dangerous Goods, Transport and Storage

  1. Certain products supplied by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. may be classified as Dangerous Goods.
  2. The purchaser is responsible for ensuring compliance with all transport, storage, handling and safety requirements applicable to activities carried out by or on behalf of the purchaser.
  3. This includes, where applicable, compliance with ADR, RID, IMDG, IATA and applicable national Dangerous Goods legislation.
  4. The purchaser shall ensure that employees, contractors, freight forwarders, carriers and other persons engaged by it are appropriately trained, qualified and authorized where required.
  5. The purchaser must comply with the applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), product labels, transport classifications and safety instructions.
  6. CC Corrosion Control Ltd. shall not be responsible, to the extent permitted by law, for violations or damage arising after EXW delivery from transport, storage, handling or activities controlled by the purchaser or its contractors.

8. Resale, Distribution and Local Regulatory Compliance

  1. A purchaser that imports, markets, distributes or resells products supplied by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. is responsible for determining and complying with all legal and regulatory requirements applicable to its own activities in each country or territory in which it places, distributes or resells the products.
  2. Such requirements may include, without limitation:
    • product registration requirements;
    • packaging and waste legislation;
    • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR);
    • recycling and recovery obligations;
    • national producer registrations;
    • environmental reporting;
    • local labelling requirements;
    • language requirements;
    • chemical and safety requirements;
    • Dangerous Goods requirements;
    • tax and customs requirements;
    • import requirements;
    • take-back obligations; and
    • requirements for local or authorised representatives.
  3. The purchaser shall not market, distribute or resell products in a country where the purchaser has not fulfilled the regulatory requirements legally applicable to its activities.
  4. Where the purchaser resells the products outside its own country, it is responsible for determining whether additional obligations arise in the destination country.
  5. Upon reasonable request, the purchaser shall provide CC Corrosion Control Ltd. with evidence of registrations, licences, system participation or other compliance applicable to the purchaser's activities.

9. Packaging, PPWR and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

  1. The purchaser acknowledges that packaging placed on European markets may be subject to Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste ("PPWR"), Extended Producer Responsibility ("EPR") requirements and national packaging and waste legislation.
  2. Where the purchaser acts as a producer, importer, distributor, first placer on the national market or other responsible economic operator under applicable law, the purchaser shall fulfil all legal obligations applicable to that role.
  3. Such obligations may include:
    • registration with national producer or packaging registers;
    • appointment of an authorised representative where legally required;
    • participation in a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), compliance scheme, recycling or recovery system;
    • reporting of packaging quantities and materials;
    • payment of registration, recycling, recovery or EPR fees;
    • take-back and collection obligations;
    • record keeping;
    • environmental or recycling information; and
    • applicable national packaging labelling requirements.
  4. National Importers and Distributors:
    Where a purchaser acquires products from CC Corrosion Control Ltd. for importation, distribution or resale in its country or territory, the purchaser shall determine whether it qualifies as the producer or otherwise responsible economic operator for packaging EPR purposes in that market and shall fulfil all obligations legally assigned to it.
  5. Cross-Border Distribution:
    If the purchaser subsequently supplies products into another country, the purchaser shall determine and fulfil all packaging, EPR, registration, reporting, authorised representative, recycling and related obligations arising from its own cross-border activities.
  6. Professional End Users:
    The parties acknowledge that under applicable packaging legislation a professional or industrial customer may constitute an end user even though the transaction is B2B. Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as transferring a statutory EPR obligation where applicable law assigns that obligation to another party.
  7. Packaging Data:
    CC Corrosion Control Ltd. will, where reasonably available, provide relevant packaging material and weight information required by purchasers to fulfil their applicable packaging reporting obligations.
  8. Evidence:
    Upon reasonable request, purchasers acting as national importers or distributors shall provide evidence that legally required packaging registrations, system participation and reporting obligations applicable to them have been fulfilled.
  9. Regulatory Changes:
    Purchasers are responsible for monitoring changes in national legislation applicable to their own importation, distribution and resale activities.
  10. Non-Transferable Obligations:
    Nothing in these Terms transfers any statutory obligation of CC Corrosion Control Ltd. that cannot legally be transferred by contractual agreement.
  11. Indemnification:
    To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the purchaser shall indemnify and hold harmless CC Corrosion Control Ltd., its directors, officers and employees against claims, fines, penalties, costs, losses or liabilities resulting from the purchaser's failure to comply with packaging, EPR, PPWR or environmental obligations for which the purchaser is legally responsible.

10. Product Compliance and Information

  1. CC Corrosion Control Ltd. will provide product information and regulatory documentation required from it under applicable law.
  2. Safety Data Sheets and other applicable product information are made available where required.
  3. Purchasers must ensure that all legally required product and safety information supplied with the products remains available throughout their own distribution chain.
  4. Purchasers shall not remove, obscure, modify or replace product labels, hazard information, batch information, regulatory information or other legally required markings without prior written authorization from CC Corrosion Control Ltd., except where modification is required by applicable law.
  5. Where additional national labels, translations or regulatory information are legally required because of a purchaser's distribution activities, the purchaser shall notify CC Corrosion Control Ltd. before modifying the product or its packaging.
  6. The purchaser shall not make product performance, approval, certification, regulatory or technical claims that have not been authorized or supported by official documentation.

11. Product Use and Professional Responsibility

  1. Products supplied by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. are intended for professional B2B use in appropriate industrial, commercial, marine, automotive, aviation and other professional applications according to the relevant product documentation.
  2. The purchaser is responsible for reviewing applicable Safety Data Sheets, Technical Data Sheets, product labels and instructions before use.
  3. The purchaser is responsible for determining whether a product is suitable for its particular application, materials, equipment and operating conditions unless suitability has expressly been confirmed by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. in writing.
  4. CC Corrosion Control Ltd. shall not be responsible, to the extent permitted by law, for losses or damage caused by improper application, misuse, improper storage, unauthorized modification or failure to follow applicable instructions.

12. Intellectual Property and Brand Use

  1. All trademarks, trade names, product names, logos, designs, photographs, product images, texts, graphics and other intellectual property associated with CC Corrosion Control Ltd., CorrosionX® products and related brands remain the property of their respective rights holders.
  2. Purchase or resale of products does not grant ownership or other proprietary rights in such intellectual property.
  3. Purchasers may use authorized trademarks, product images and marketing materials solely for the legitimate promotion and resale of genuine products supplied by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. and only in accordance with applicable brand guidelines.
  4. Purchasers shall not alter trademarks, product names, packaging designs or marketing materials in a manner that could misrepresent the product, its manufacturer, regulatory status or commercial origin.
  5. Any right to use marketing materials or trademarks may be withdrawn where they are used improperly or in violation of applicable brand requirements.

13. Limitation of Liability

  1. CC Corrosion Control Ltd. shall remain liable where liability cannot legally be excluded or limited.
  2. Subject to mandatory law, CC Corrosion Control Ltd. shall not be liable for losses resulting from:
    • improper use or application;
    • improper storage;
    • transportation occurring after EXW delivery;
    • unauthorized product modification;
    • failure to observe SDS, TDS or product instructions;
    • regulatory violations committed by the purchaser;
    • resale into markets in which the purchaser has failed to fulfil its applicable regulatory obligations; or
    • acts or omissions of carriers, freight forwarders or other contractors appointed by the purchaser.
  3. To the extent permitted by applicable law, CC Corrosion Control Ltd. shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses, including loss of profit, production, business or anticipated savings.
  4. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

14. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the purchaser shall indemnify and hold harmless CC Corrosion Control Ltd., its directors, officers and employees against third-party claims, fines, penalties, losses, costs and reasonable legal expenses arising from:

  • improper use, handling, storage or transport by or on behalf of the purchaser;
  • unauthorized modification, relabelling or repackaging;
  • unauthorized product claims or representations;
  • the purchaser's violation of applicable laws;
  • the purchaser's failure to fulfil legally applicable EPR or packaging obligations;
  • the purchaser's importation or resale into markets without required registrations or approvals; or
  • acts or omissions of the purchaser's employees, agents, distributors, carriers or contractors.

This provision applies only to the extent that the relevant claim, loss or liability is attributable to an act or omission for which the purchaser is legally responsible.

15. Force Majeure

CC Corrosion Control Ltd. shall not be liable for delay or failure to perform caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, fire, flood, war, civil disturbance, governmental action, sanctions, embargoes, strikes, transportation disruptions, port closures, supply shortages, energy shortages, cyber incidents, epidemics or failures of suppliers or carriers caused by such events.

Performance shall be suspended for the duration of the relevant event to the extent affected by it.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  1. These Terms and all contractual relationships between CC Corrosion Control Ltd. and the purchaser shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, excluding conflict-of-law rules to the extent legally permissible.
  2. The courts of the Republic of Cyprus shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from or relating to the contractual relationship, to the extent such jurisdiction agreement is legally permissible.
  3. CC Corrosion Control Ltd. reserves the right, where permitted by applicable law, to bring proceedings against a purchaser at the purchaser's registered office or in another court having jurisdiction.
  4. Mandatory provisions of applicable national or European Union law remain unaffected.

17. Final Provisions

  1. If any provision of these Terms is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
  2. Individual written agreements between CC Corrosion Control Ltd. and the purchaser shall take precedence over these Terms in the event of a conflict.
  3. Any waiver of a right must be made expressly and shall not constitute a continuing waiver.
  4. Failure by CC Corrosion Control Ltd. to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  5. Amendments or deviations from these Terms require written agreement unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
  6. These Terms may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory or operational changes. The version applicable to a transaction shall be the version incorporated into or otherwise made available in connection with that transaction.