General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
DDC GmbH
1. Scope of Application
These General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts between DDC GmbH, Widenmayerstraße 38, 80538 Munich, Germany (hereinafter “DDC”) and its customers regarding services in the field of renewable energy, in particular consulting, planning, delivery, and installation of energy systems (e.g., photovoltaic systems, energy storage).
2. Scope of Services
(1) The specific scope of services shall be exclusively defined by the respective offer or contract.
(2) Consulting services do not constitute a guarantee of economic success, energy yield, or savings.
(3) Technical calculations (e.g., yield forecasts) are based on assumptions and represent non-binding estimates.
3. Conclusion of Contract
(1) Offers made by DDC are non-binding unless expressly stated otherwise.
(2) A contract is only concluded upon written acceptance of the offer or confirmation by DDC.
4. Prices and Payment Terms
(1) All prices are stated in Euro plus applicable VAT, unless otherwise specified.
(2) Unless otherwise agreed, the following payment structure applies:
- [e.g., 30% advance payment upon order confirmation]
- [e.g., 60% prior to delivery]
- [e.g., 10% after acceptance]
(3) Invoices are payable within 14 days without deduction.
5. Performance and Delivery Times
(1) Stated deadlines are non-binding unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
(2) Delays caused by supply shortages, authorities, grid operators, or force majeure are beyond DDC’s control and do not entitle the customer to claims for damages.
6. Customer Obligations
(1) The customer shall provide all necessary information, documents, and access in a timely manner.
(2) Delays due to missing cooperation are the responsibility of the customer.
(3) The customer shall ensure that all structural and technical requirements are met.
7. Subcontractors
DDC is entitled to engage qualified subcontractors for the performance of services.
8. Acceptance
(1) If acceptance is required, the service shall be deemed accepted if:
- the customer declares acceptance, or
- the system is put into operation, or
- no material defects are present and the customer does not refuse acceptance within 7 days
(2) Minor defects do not justify refusal of acceptance.
9. Retention of Title
Delivered goods remain the property of DDC until full payment has been received.
10. Warranty
(1) Statutory warranty rights shall apply.
(2) Manufacturer warranties may apply in addition for third-party components.
11. Liability
(1) DDC shall be liable without limitation in cases of intent and gross negligence.
(2) In cases of simple negligence, DDC shall only be liable for breach of essential contractual obligations, limited to foreseeable damage.
(3) Liability for loss of profit, deviations in energy yield, or indirect damages is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
12. Force Majeure
Events of force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, strikes, supply shortages) release DDC from its obligations for the duration of the disruption.
13. Data Protection
Personal data shall be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Further details are set out in the privacy policy.
14. Final Provisions
(1) The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply.
(2) Place of jurisdiction is Munich, provided the customer is a merchant.
(3) Should individual provisions be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.