General Terms and Conditions of Sale

Vehicle Transport – BCT International




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Company Information

  • Company: BCT International
  • Address: 6 Route de Mentque, 62890 Nort-Leulinghem, France
  • RCS: Boulogne-sur-Mer 91349129600012
  • Legal form: S.A.S – Share capital €15,000

1. Purpose

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTC) define the terms and conditions under which the carrier provides road transport services for vehicles on behalf of its clients.

2. Scope

These GTC apply to all vehicle transport services unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. Any order implies full and unconditional acceptance of these GTC by the client.

3. Transport Order

Each order must specify:

  • the type of vehicle (car, utility vehicle, motorcycle, etc.)
  • make, model, and registration number
  • the condition of the vehicle (drivable or not)
  • pick-up and delivery locations

The order becomes firm once accepted by the carrier.

4. Vehicle Condition

A vehicle condition report is prepared at both pick-up and delivery. Only damages recorded in writing and acknowledged by both parties will be considered.

5. Non-Drivable Vehicles

Any non-drivable, damaged, or mechanically defective vehicle must be reported prior to pick-up. Otherwise, the carrier reserves the right to refuse transport or apply a surcharge.

6. Personal Belongings

The carrier is not responsible for any personal items left inside the vehicle. Vehicles should be delivered empty.

7. Client Obligations

  • provide complete and accurate information
  • deliver a vehicle suitable for transport
  • provide the necessary keys
  • be present or represented at pick-up and delivery

7 bis. Vehicle Availability and Waiting Time

A free waiting time of one (1) hour is granted. Beyond this period, a fee of €50 per started hour will be charged and billed upon delivery.

7 ter. Accessibility of Pick-up Location

The client must ensure access for a 7.5-ton vehicle with a length of 17 meters. If access is not possible, the carrier may refuse pick-up or charge additional fees.

8. Carrier Obligations

  • use appropriate transport means
  • comply with safety regulations
  • inform the client of any incident

9. Delivery Time

Delivery times are indicative only and do not give rise to compensation unless agreed in writing.

10. Price and Payment Terms

Prices are excluding taxes. Payment is due upon delivery. The carrier may refuse vehicle release until full payment is received.

11. Liability

The carrier’s liability is limited in accordance with the French Transport Code and the CMR Convention.

12. Insurance

The vehicle is insured within legal limits. Additional insurance must be requested prior to pick-up.

13. Claims

Claims must be made in writing within five (5) calendar days following delivery.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These GTC are governed by French law. For disputes between professionals, the courts of Boulogne-sur-Mer shall have exclusive jurisdiction.