General terms and conditions of sale

General Terms and Conditions of Sale

Clause No. 1: Purpose and Scope

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTCS) form the basis of commercial negotiations and are systematically provided or made available to each buyer to enable them to place an order.

The General Terms and Conditions of Sale described below define the rights and obligations of BlackSnake Model and its customers regarding the sale of the following products:

Military figures, model kits, busts, vehicles, and modeling accessories manufactured using 3D resin printing technology, in all scales.

Any acceptance of a quotation, purchase order, or order validation on the website, including the statement:

"I acknowledge that I have read and accept the General Terms and Conditions of Sale"

constitutes the buyer’s unconditional acceptance of these GTCS.

Clause No. 2: Prices

The prices of the goods sold are those in effect on the date the order is placed.

Prices are expressed in Euros and calculated excluding taxes.

VAT not applicable – Article 293 B of the French General Tax Code (CGI).

Shipping costs are charged separately.

BlackSnake Model reserves the right to modify its prices at any time. However, goods will be invoiced based on the prices in effect at the time the order is registered.

Clause No. 3: Discounts and Rebates

The prices offered include any discounts or rebates that BlackSnake Model may grant, particularly for professional orders, reseller accounts, or specific order volumes.

Clause No. 4: Early Payment Discount

No discount shall be granted for early payment.

Clause No. 5: Payment Terms

Orders may be paid by:

Credit Card
Bank Transfer
Any payment methods offered on the website

Private Customers

Payment is due in full at the time of order.

Professional Customers / Resellers

All reseller orders must be paid in full before production begins and before shipment, unless otherwise agreed in writing by BlackSnake Model.

👉 No production or shipment will commence without full payment.

Clause No. 6: Late Payment

In the event of total or partial non-payment by the due date, the buyer shall pay BlackSnake Model a late payment penalty equal to three times the legal interest rate in force.

This penalty shall be calculated on the total amount due and shall accrue from the due date without prior notice being required.

In accordance with Articles L.441-10 and D.441-5 of the French Commercial Code, a fixed compensation fee of €40 for collection costs shall also be payable.

Clause No. 7: Termination Clause

If, within fifteen (15) days following the implementation of the "Late Payment" clause, the buyer has not paid the outstanding amounts due, the sale shall be automatically terminated and may give rise to damages payable to BlackSnake Model.

Clause No. 8: Retention of Title

BlackSnake Model retains ownership of the goods sold until full payment of the purchase price, including any ancillary charges.

In the event of receivership, administration, or liquidation proceedings involving the buyer, BlackSnake Model reserves the right to reclaim any unpaid goods.

Clause No. 9: Delivery

Delivery is made by shipment to the address provided by the buyer when placing the order.

Delivery times are provided for information purposes only.

Reseller Orders

For all customers, professionals, and resellers, delivery times may vary depending on current production activity.

👉 Estimated lead time: between 15 and 30 days from receipt of full payment.

This timeframe may vary depending on:

Order volume
Production workload
Technical constraints related to 3D printing and finishing processes

A reasonable delay shall not entitle the buyer to:

Cancel the order
Request a refund
Claim damages

The transportation risk is borne by the buyer.

Any anomaly upon delivery (damaged or missing package) must be noted on the delivery receipt and confirmed in writing within five (5) days.

Clause No. 10: Force Majeure

BlackSnake Model shall not be held liable in the event of force majeure as defined under Article 1148 of the French Civil Code.

Clause No. 11: Jurisdiction

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale are governed by French law.

Failing an amicable settlement, any dispute shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commercial Court of Bastia (France).