#Terms and Conditions Lawyer in Paris, France

General Terms and Conditions of Sale (Conditions Générales de Vente, CGV) are an important element in the relationship between a business and its customers. They set in advance the rules that apply to sales, unless otherwise agreed. Between businesses, they are the sole basis for commercial negotiation and must be provided to any professional buyer who requests them (Article L. 441-1 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce) (in French)). With consumers, they must also comply with the French Consumer Code (Code de la consommation), in particular the prohibition of unfair terms. To be effective and compliant with the law, they must be drafted with care and precision. That is why it is useful to have your terms and conditions drafted by a lawyer from Hashtag Avocats in Paris.

Why use a lawyer to draft your terms and conditions of sale?

A lawyer’s role goes well beyond simply drafting contractual provisions. A lawyer has in-depth knowledge of French and European law, which makes it possible to assess the legal risks to which the business could be exposed. The growing complexity of certain regulations makes using a lawyer for drafting terms and conditions even more relevant.

For which types of business and in which sectors?

A terms and conditions lawyer’s skills are useful for all businesses, whether innovative start-ups, traditional SMEs or large international organisations. The areas of work can vary:

• E-commerce, mobile telephony, mail order...
• Business-to-business services, sale of professional equipment, training...
• Whether perishable products, such as foodstuffs, or time-limited services (subscriptions, gift cards...)
• Rights of use in digital content and intellectual property (software, databases, images...)

Which contracts best suit my start-up’s needs?

Terms of use (CGU) and terms and conditions of sale (CGV) are not the only legal documents needed to run a business.

How do I draft the contracts needed to run my business?

Sale contract, franchise agreement, distribution agreement…

There are many types of contracts, and entrepreneurs will have to conclude all kinds of them, some of them crucial for the company’s future. They are subject to different rules, and it is sometimes difficult for a non-professional to grasp the need for, the validity or the scope of a provision in a contract.

General Terms of Use (Conditions Générales d’Utilisation, CGU) and General Terms and Conditions of Sale (CGV) are a form of contract through which a business can build commercial relationships.

They play a central role in the entrepreneur’s activity. Sometimes addressed to a supplier, or to a non-professional or professional customer, they must be based on a precise assessment so as to anticipate all the risks and potential problems arising from their performance. The assistance of a lawyer experienced in drafting terms of use and terms and conditions of sale is therefore useful.

How a lawyer drafts your terms and conditions of sale: key steps

A lawyer drafting terms and conditions generally follows several steps to carry out the assignment:

• Identifying the needs of the business (business sector, types of customers, sales arrangements...)
• Legal analysis of potential risks and checking that commercial practices comply with the regulations in force
• Drafting the contractual clauses, taking into account the specific features of the activity and the legal requirements
• Approval of the draft terms and conditions by the business, with any adjustments to be made following its comments
• Putting the terms and conditions in place on the appropriate communication media (website, catalogues…)
• Follow-up and support after drafting (updating clauses, adapting to legal changes...)

Drafting general terms and conditions

General terms and conditions set in advance the rules for selling, using or buying a product or service, for customers, whether consumers or professionals.

With a consumer, the professional must ensure that all the clauses are valid: terms are unfair if they create, to the detriment of the consumer, a significant imbalance between the rights and obligations of the parties (Article L. 212-1 of the Consumer Code (in French)). The general terms and conditions must also give the consumer the contact details of the competent mediator (Article L. 616-1 of the Consumer Code (in French)) and it is advisable for them to set out the refund arrangements, the governing law and the competent court for anyone who uses the platform or the application.

Hashtag Avocats helps you, in particular if you are a start-up, to draft your general terms and conditions in order to limit the risk of litigation with your customers.

What Hashtag Avocats in Paris offers for drafting your terms and conditions

For a potential client wishing to use a professional skilled in drafting terms and conditions of sale, our firm in Paris offers many advantages:

With a team of professionals experienced in drafting terms and conditions of sale, our firm, Hashtag Avocats, in Paris strives to deliver rigorous work, suited to the legal requirements in force. Every client is unique and deserves particular attention. That is why we always take the time to talk with our clients, identify their particular needs and build tailored legal solutions.

To keep track of every major change in the law, our lawyers at Hashtag Avocats in Paris constantly monitor legal developments. We are thus able to offer services adapted to developments in French and European law.

Using a lawyer to draft your terms and conditions is a sound choice to ensure compliance and protect your company’s interests. Our firm, Hashtag Avocats, in Paris is available to potential clients to assist them through this process and offer them tailored, professional support.

Every situation is different: the information on this page is general and does not replace legal advice tailored to your case. The firm makes no promise of outcome; it commits to the means it deploys.