General terms and conditions of sale

 

Preamble – Definitions

In these general terms and conditions of sale (hereinafter referred to as the “GTCS”), the following definitions apply: “Service Provider”: Le Hangar, SARL registered with the RCS of Boulogne-sur-Mer under number 911 314 243, whose registered office is at 2 bis rue Basse Boulogne 62145 in Enquin-Lez-Guinegatte contact@lehangarstudio.com; “Customer”: any natural person or legal entity under public or private law with whom the lessor enters into a rental contract; “Service”: room rental, organisation of a family, private or professional event.

 

Article 1 – Purpose

The purpose of these GCS is to govern the relationship between the Service Provider and the Customer. They define the conditions under which the service is booked and honoured. The GCS apply to all customers, whether private individuals, professionals or legal entities. Acceptance of the quotation implies express and unreserved acceptance by the Customer of all the clauses and conditions set out in these GCS.

These GCS govern precarious rentals derogating from article L.145-4 of the French Commercial Code, as well as rentals for receptions, seminars, conferences, training, professional meetings or exhibitions. The nature of the event will be in accordance with that stated in the booking requests and confirmations.

The Service Provider reserves the right to unilaterally modify these GTC at any time and, in such a case, to apply them to current rentals subject to having informed́ the Customer within 15 days.

The fact that the Service Provider does not avail itself during a given period of any of the present conditions may not be interpreted́ as a waiver of its right to avail itself subsequently of the said condition or, more generally, of the other conditions.

 

Article 2 – Formation of the contract

The request for a service will give rise to the prior drawing up by the Service Provider of a quotation. The contract will be fully formed when the Customer has returned the quotation, duly dated and signed and marked “approved”, together with the stipulated deposit, by post or e-mail to the address indicated.

The Provider reserves the right to cancel the booking of the service if the quotation and the deposit are not returned within the period specified́.

 

Article 3 – Modification of the service

Any modification (date, duration, purpose) must be the subject of a written request in order to be accepted by the service provider. Any change will result in a new quote being drawn up.

 

Article 4 : Provision of the service

The Customer will be held responsible for any damage caused to property or persons during the rental period. The Customer undertakes to respect the capacity and duration of occupation stipulated in the quotation.

The Customer is not permitted to drive nails, tacks or staples into the doors or walls of the rented premises. It is also forbidden to apply tape or tacky gum to painted walls.

The duration of the event shall be in accordance with the times agreed at the time of booking. The rented space must be taken over and vacated within the agreed time slot. An additional charge will be made for any unscheduled overrun of the time slot. Any such overruns will be subject to availability.

If equipment is deposited before or after hire, it remains the responsibility of the customer. Deliveries before or after the event are subject to prior agreement setting out the nature, packaging and weight of the items as well as the times (delivery between 9am and 5pm). Your equipment must be returned immediately after use.

The number of people indicated for each room (training room: 15 people, studio: 180 people) must not be exceeded́ for safetý reasons.

In accordance with decree no. 92-478 of 29 May 1992 and the law of 1 January 2008, we remind you that smoking is forbidden in places intended for collective use.

 

Article 5 – Obligations and responsibilities of the Service Provider

The Service Provider undertakes to provide the Customer with clean and decent premises. It is the Service Provider’s responsibility to send an estimate by e-mail within a reasonable period of time following the Customer’s request.

The Service Provider undertakes to provide the Customer with equipment in working order.
The Service Provider’s only obligation is to use its best endeavours.

The Provider shall not be held liable for any damage whatsoever to property or persons caused by the Customer or its guests during the service.

 

Article 6 – Obligations and responsibilities of the customer

The Customer undertakes to have the power, authoritý and capacity necessary to enter into and perform the obligations provided for herein.

The Customer undertakes to use the premises and their facilities in accordance with the provisions of these GTCs and the internal regulations made available to him.

The Customer undertakes to pay the price stated in the quotation.
The Customer is prohibited from accessing rooms not stipulated in the quotation.
The Customer is required to comply with and ensure compliance with the safety instructionś in force in the establishment.

The Customer undertakes to have insurance covering the risks of damage to property and persons. Failure to present the certificate in no way releases the Customeŕ from liability for damage caused during the rental period.

 

Article 7 – Invoicing

The price invoiced by the Service Provider to the Customer is that agreed in the quotation.

 

Article 8 – Payment

Invoicing: The price is payable in Euros by cheque or bank transfer. It is exclusive of tax for professional customers.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Service Provider will invoice the Customer for a deposit of 50% on receipt of the Customer’s acceptance of the quotation. The balance will be invoiced on the first day of the service.

Payment defaults: In the event of non-payment of the deposit, the Service Provider may refuse to hire the vehicle, without the Customer being entitled to claim any compensation whatsoever.

In the event of late payment, the Supplier will automatically charge the Customer late payment penalties at the rate of 3 times the legal interest rate until the amount due has been paid in full. Late payment penalties are payable on the day following the payment date indicated on the invoice, without the need for a reminder.

 

Article 9 – Early termination

The Customer must pay in full for the service defined in the contract if the cancellation is made less than fifteen days before the date of the Service, less than 16 and 30 days before the date of the Service, the Customer must pay 50% of the amount due, after which the deposit will be returned.
The Service Provider reserves the right to unilaterally terminate, without notice or compensation, any Service whose purpose or cause is incompatible with the purpose of the rented premises or which is contrary to public decency or which may disturb public order.

 

Article 10 – Force majeure

The Service Provider may not be held liable in the event of force majeure hindering or paralysing the performance of its obligations.

By agreement between the parties, the following are considered to be cases of force majeure in addition to those usually accepted by the Jurisprudence of the French courts: strikes, lock-outs, terrorist attacks, bad weather, epidemics, earthquakes, fires, storms, floods, water damage, governmental or legal restrictions, and all other cases beyond the control of the parties, preventing the normal performance of this

 

Article 11 – Cancellation clause

In the event of total or partial non-payment, and 48 hours after formal notice to pay has remained unsuccessful, the contract may be terminated by operation of law. The Service Provider reserves the right to apply to the courts for compensation for any loss suffered. The Customer will be charged for all costs incurred as a result of non-payment (including any costs of returning unpaid invoices) and the recovery of sums due, including the fees of a public official or collection company.

 

Article 12 – Penalty clause

Any delay or failure by the Customer to fulfil its obligations will automatically give rise to the payment of 20% of the balance due in accordance with article 1231-5 of the French Civil Code.

 

Article 13 – Complaints and disputes

The Customer must send the Provider any complaints or claims by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt within 8 days of the service.

After this time, no claim can be accepted.

 

Article 14 – Video surveillance

In accordance with the French Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978, we hereby inform you that part of the rented premises are under video surveillance for reasons of personal and property safety.

For any information you may require, please contact your Service Provider.
You may exercise your right of access in accordance with the French Data Protection Act.

 

Article 16 – Jurisdiction

All disputes arising from the application or interpretation of these GCS or from the performance of the Service will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of TOURS.

 

Article 17 – Applicable law

These GCS are governed by French law. Any cancellation of a rental that has been the subject of a contract must be notified by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

 

Article 18 – Rates

The Provider reserves the right to change its prices without prior notice. Validated quotations remain valid.