TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
Article 1 – Purpose
These Terms of Use (“CGU”) govern access to and use of the website bhidistribution.eu, operated by Black Hill Industries SARL. By accessing or using the site, visitors and registered users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and fully agreed to comply with these Terms.
Article 2 – Access to the Website
Access to the website is free of charge, excluding internet connection and telecommunication fees which remain the user’s responsibility. Certain sections of the website, including dealer accounts and ordering platforms, are reserved for registered professional users and require prior registration and secure login credentials. BHIDistribution reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to all or part of the website at any time, particularly for maintenance, technical updates, or security reasons, without prior notice and without liability for any inconvenience caused.
Article 3 – User Obligations
Users agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration and to keep this information updated. They must use the website exclusively for professional and lawful purposes, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. They must respect the intellectual property rights of BHIDistribution and its partners, and refrain from any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the site’s content. They must also abstain from any attempt to damage, disrupt, or compromise the proper functioning or security of the website, or to unlawfully collect or misuse data from the site or other users.
Article 4 – Account Management
Login credentials are personal, confidential, and non-transferable. Users are solely responsible for maintaining their confidentiality and for any activities carried out under their account. Any suspected unauthorized use of an account must be reported immediately to BHIDistribution. BHIDistribution reserves the right to suspend or permanently deactivate accounts in the event of misuse, violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or non-compliance with applicable regulations.
Article 5 – Intellectual Property
The website, its structure, design, logos, texts, images, databases, software, and all other elements are protected under French and international intellectual property laws. Except for strictly personal use of the website by users, any reproduction, representation, modification, adaptation, translation, distribution, or commercial exploitation, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of BHIDistribution. Unauthorized use of the website or its content may result in civil and/or criminal proceedings.
Article 6 – Liability
BHIDistribution makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information published on the website but does not guarantee that the content is complete, up-to-date, or error-free. The website is provided “as is” and is accessible within the limits of available technology. BHIDistribution does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. BHIDistribution shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website, technical interruptions, downtime, or maintenance, unauthorized third-party access or modification of user data, or force majeure events as defined by French law. In any event, BHIDistribution’s liability shall be strictly limited to direct damages and shall not exceed the amount of one hundred (100) euros.
Article 7 – External Links
The website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. Such links are provided solely for convenience. BHIDistribution exercises no control over the content or operation of these sites and assumes no responsibility for their availability, legality, or accuracy. Users access third-party websites at their own risk.
Article 8 – Modification of Terms
BHIDistribution reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time in order to adapt them to legislative changes, technical developments, or site operations. The version applicable to users is the one published on the website at the time of use. Users are encouraged to consult these Terms regularly.
Article 9 – Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with French law. Any dispute relating to their interpretation, validity, or execution shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commercial Court of Albi (France), notwithstanding multiple defendants or third-party claims.