Nedfilter B.V. (Vlint)
Last updated: March 9, 2026
Table of contents
General terms and conditions of sale
- Article 1 – Definitions
- Article 2 – Applicability
- Article 3 – Quotations and offers
- Article 4 – Formation of the agreement
- Article 5 – Prices
- Article 6 – Payment
- Article 7 – Delivery and delivery time
- Article 8 – Transport and risk
- Article 9 – Inspection and complaints
- Article 10 – Warranty
- Article 11 – Returns
- Article 12 – Product and quantity tolerances
- Article 13 – Responsibility for application
- Article 14 – Liability
- Article 15 – Force majeure
- Article 16 – Retention of title
- Article 17 – Right of retention
- Article 18 – Intellectual property
- Article 19 – Moulds and tools
- Article 20 – Termination
- Article 21 – International delivery
- Article 22 – Services, installation and advice
- Article 23 – Disputes and applicable law
- Article 24 – Final provisions
General terms for advisory and service activities
- Article 1 – Applicability
- Article 2 – Formation of the agreement
- Article 3 – Execution of activities
- Article 4 – Planning and completion
- Article 5 – Completion
- Article 6 – Obligations of the client
- Article 7 – Scope of work
- Article 8 – Additional and reduced work
- Article 9 – Warranty
- Article 10 – Exclusion of warranty
- Article 11 – Liability
- Article 12 – Complaints
- Article 13 – Payment
- Article 14 – Suspension
- Article 15 – Force majeure
- Article 16 – Applicable law
General terms and conditions of sale
Article 1 – Definitions
In these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:
Nedfilter: Nedfilter B.V., gevestigd aan Minervaweg 99 te Lelystad, handelend onder de merknaam Vlint.
Client: Any natural or legal person who enters into or intends to enter into an agreement with Nedfilter.
Agreement: Any agreement between Nedfilter and Client relating to the supply of products, services, advice, installation or other activities.
Article 2 – Applicability
- These general terms and conditions apply to all quotations, offers, agreements, deliveries and services of Nedfilter.
- Deviations from these terms are only valid if confirmed in writing by Nedfilter.
- General terms and conditions of the Client are explicitly rejected.
Article 3 – Quotations and offers
- All quotations and offers from Nedfilter are non-binding and revocable.
- Quotations are based on the information, drawings and specifications provided by the Client.
- The Client guarantees the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.
Article 4 – Formation of the agreement
An agreement is concluded when:
- a quotation is accepted by the Client;
- Nedfilter confirms an order in writing;
- an order via the webshop is confirmed;
- Nedfilter actually starts performing the agreement.
If no written order confirmation is sent for certain activities, the invoice shall also serve as order confirmation.
Article 5 – Prices
- All prices are exclusive of VAT, transport costs, import duties and other levies, unless stated otherwise.
- Prices are based on the costs of materials, transport and labour applicable at the time of the quotation.
- Prices apply only to the quantities offered.
- Nedfilter reserves the right to adjust prices if costs increase due to, among others:
- raw material prices
- transport costs
- exchange rates
- government measures
Article 6 – Payment
- Payment must be made within 30 days after invoice date, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
- If the payment term is exceeded, the Client shall be in default without notice of default being required.
- Nedfilter is entitled to charge statutory commercial interest and collection costs.
- All judicial and extrajudicial collection costs shall be borne by the Client.
Article 7 – Delivery and delivery time
- The delivery period starts once Nedfilter has received all required information and documents.
- Stated delivery times are indicative and not strict deadlines.
- Nedfilter is entitled to carry out deliveries in parts. Partial deliveries may be invoiced separately.
- If the Client does not take delivery in time, Nedfilter is entitled to invoice the goods and store them at the Client’s expense and risk.
Article 8 – Transport and risk
- Unless agreed otherwise, deliveries are made according to Incoterms® 2020.
- The method of transport and packaging is determined by Nedfilter, unless agreed otherwise.
- The risk of the goods transfers to the Client at the time of delivery in accordance with the agreed delivery term.
Article 9 – Inspection and complaints
- The Client must inspect delivered goods immediately upon receipt.
- Complaints regarding visible defects must be reported in writing within 5 working days after delivery.
- After processing, installation or use, the right to complain lapses.
Article 10 – Warranty
- Nedfilter guarantees that the delivered products comply with the agreed specifications.
- The warranty period is 12 months, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
- The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective products.
Article 11 – Returns
- Returns are only accepted with prior written approval from Nedfilter.
- The Customer must submit a return request in writing, stating the order or invoice number and the reason for return.
- Products may only be returned if they are unused, undamaged and in their original packaging.
- Products manufactured or ordered specifically for the Customer cannot be returned.
- Any costs related to transport, inspection, repackaging and administration of returns shall be borne by the Customer.
- Acceptance of a return does not automatically mean that Nedfilter will take back or credit the products. This will only occur after inspection of the returned products.
Article 12 – Product and quantity tolerances
- Nedfilter is entitled to deliver up to 10% more or less than the agreed quantity, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- Standard production tolerances apply to product specifications such as dimensions, weights, materials and colour variations.
- Minor deviations within accepted technical tolerances do not entitle the Customer to reject delivery or claim compensation.
Article 13 – Application responsibility
- The Customer is responsible for the correct application, installation and use of the products supplied by Nedfilter.
- Technical specifications, performance data and advice provided by Nedfilter are based on general conditions and are indicative.
- Nedfilter shall not be liable for damage resulting from the use of products for purposes other than those for which they are objectively suitable.
Article 14 – Liability
- Nedfilter shall only be liable for direct damage resulting from intent or gross negligence.
- In all cases, Nedfilter’s liability is limited to the net invoice value of the relevant delivery.
- With regard to advice, technical calculations or recommendations, Nedfilter shall only be liable for demonstrable shortcomings up to a maximum of the fee charged for such advice.
- Nedfilter shall not be liable for:
- indirect damage
- consequential damage
- business interruption
- loss of profit
- environmental damage
Article 15 – Force majeure
- Nedfilter shall not be liable for delays or damage resulting from force majeure.
- Force majeure includes, but is not limited to:
- transport issues
- supply chain disruptions
- strikes
- natural disasters
- government measures
- shortages of energy or materials
Article 16 – Retention of title
- All goods delivered remain the property of Nedfilter until full payment has been made.
- The Customer is not entitled to pledge or use the goods as security until they have been paid in full.
Article 17 – Right of retention
- Nedfilter has the right to retain goods, documents or other items belonging to the Customer that are in its possession until all claims have been fully settled.
- This right applies regardless of the reason why the goods are held by Nedfilter.
Article 18 – Intellectual property
All rights to designs, drawings, calculations and documentation remain the property of Nedfilter.
Article 19 – Moulds and tooling
- Moulds, tools and other equipment manufactured by or on behalf of Nedfilter remain the property of Nedfilter, even if the Customer has paid for them in whole or in part.
- Nedfilter is not obliged to retain such tooling for more than three years after the last delivery.
Article 20 – Termination
Nedfilter is entitled to terminate the agreement if:
- the Customer fails to fulfil its obligations
- the Customer becomes insolvent or bankrupt
- payment is not made
- the Customer fails to provide sufficient security for performance
Article 21 – International delivery
- The Customer is responsible for compliance with import and export regulations.
- Any import duties, taxes or other charges in the destination country are borne by the Customer.
Article 22 – Services, installation and advice
Additional terms may apply to advisory, installation and service activities.
Article 23 – Disputes and governing law
- All agreements with Nedfilter are governed by Dutch law.
- Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in Lelystad.
Article 24 – Final provision
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain fully in force.
General terms and conditions for advisory and service activities
Article 1 – Applicability
- These terms and conditions apply to all advisory, assembly, installation, service and maintenance activities of Nedfilter B.V.
- These terms and conditions apply in addition to and as a supplement to the General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery of Nedfilter B.V.
- In the event of any conflict between these two sets of terms and conditions, these terms and conditions shall prevail insofar as advisory and service activities are concerned.
Article 2 – Formation of the agreement
An agreement for advisory or service activities is concluded by:
- written order confirmation by Nedfilter
- signing of an agreement
- commencement of the activities
The written order confirmation of Nedfilter is binding with regard to:
- the scope of the activities
- the planning of the activities
- the completion period
Article 3 – Performance of activities
- Nedfilter shall perform the activities to the best of its knowledge and ability and in accordance with the applicable professional standards.
- Advice, calculations and recommendations of Nedfilter are provided on the basis of the information and circumstances known at that time.
- Nedfilter does not guarantee any specific result, unless this has been expressly agreed in writing.
- Offers of Nedfilter cannot be regarded as binding technical advice, unless this has been expressly agreed in writing.
- If Nedfilter provides guidance or instruction to personnel of the Client, no specific result is guaranteed.
Article 4 – Planning and completion
- Any planning and completion periods provided are indicative.
- The execution period shall commence on the latest of the following moments:
- the date of formation of the agreement
- the date on which the Client has provided all necessary information
- the date on which any advance payments have been made
- the date on which approved drawings or designs have been received
- Exceeding a schedule shall not entitle the Client to terminate the agreement or to claim compensation.
- If the activities are delayed due to circumstances on the part of the Client, Nedfilter may adjust the schedule.
Article 5 – Completion
- The work shall be deemed completed:
- when the Client has approved the work in writing;
- when Nedfilter has reported that the work has been completed, installed or is ready for operation;
- if the Client does not inspect the work within 8 days after notification of completion;
- when the Client puts the work into use, in whole or in part.
- Minor defects that do not affect operation do not give the right to refuse completion.
- The absence of components or materials supplied by third parties shall not constitute grounds to refuse completion, unless those components are essential for the operation of the installation.
Article 6 – Obligations of the Client
- The Client shall make available all necessary facilities required for the testing, trial or commissioning of installations.
- The Client shall ensure that Nedfilter has timely access to:
- all necessary information and documents
- a safe and accessible workplace
- necessary permits and approvals
- In addition, the Client shall provide:
- accessibility of the workplace
- lifting and transport equipment if necessary
- scaffolding, ladders or other facilities
- energy supplies such as electricity, water or compressed air
- sufficient lighting at the workplace
- If these facilities are not available, Nedfilter may suspend the activities.
Article 7 – Scope of the work
- The activities shall include only that which is stated in the order confirmation.
- Unless otherwise agreed, the following activities shall not form part of the obligations of Nedfilter:
- construction activities
- foundation activities
- ground and demolition work
- civil engineering activities
- repair activities to installations not supplied by Nedfilter
- Any residual material or waste shall remain at the location unless otherwise agreed.
Article 8 – Additional and reduced work
- Changes to the assignment may result in additional or reduced work.
- Nedfilter is entitled to perform and invoice additional work without prior approval if the additional costs do not exceed 10% of the original assignment value.
- If additional work exceeds this threshold, Nedfilter shall consult with the Client beforehand.
- In the event of cancellation of the assignment, Nedfilter is entitled to invoice costs already incurred and activities already performed.
Article 9 – Warranty
- Nedfilter guarantees that the activities performed comply with the agreed specifications.
- The warranty period is 12 months, unless otherwise agreed.
- The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective parts or activities.
Article 10 – Exclusion of warranty
The warranty shall lapse if defects arise from:
- materials or installations not supplied by Nedfilter
- incorrect use of the installation
- deviation from instructions for use or operation
- normal wear and tear
- external influences or overloading
- modifications by third parties
Article 11 – Liability
- Nedfilter shall only be liable for direct damage resulting from intent or gross negligence.
- The liability of Nedfilter shall in all cases be limited to the amount charged for the relevant assignment.
- Nedfilter shall not be liable for:
- indirect damage
- consequential damage
- loss of production
- loss of profit
- Nedfilter shall not be liable for damage resulting from incorrect data or instructions provided by the Client.
Article 12 – Complaints
- Complaints relating to the activities performed must be submitted in writing within one month after completion.
- Complaints do not suspend the payment obligation of the Client.
Article 13 – Payment
Nedfilter is entitled to require payment in instalments for assembly or installation projects:
- 33% upon assignment of the order
- 33% upon notification of readiness for inspection or shipment
- 34% within 30 days after the second instalment
Article 14 – Suspension
If the Client fails to fulfil its obligations, Nedfilter is entitled to suspend the performance of the activities until all obligations have been fulfilled. Any costs or delays resulting from this shall be borne by the Client.
Article 15 – Force majeure
Nedfilter shall not be liable for delay or damage resulting from force majeure. Force majeure includes, among other things: disruptions in transport, delivery problems at suppliers, strikes, extreme weather conditions, government measures or other circumstances beyond the control of Nedfilter. In the event of force majeure, Nedfilter is entitled to suspend the performance of the activities or to terminate the agreement in whole or in part.
Article 16 – Applicable law
Dutch law shall apply to all agreements. Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in Lelystad.