For e-commerce companies, signing a contract is a critical step, especially the contents of the contract must be implemented one by one and carefully reviewed. When signing a contract, e-commerce companies should set various terms of the contract, including the subject matter quality terms, delivery terms, payment terms and breach of contract terms. From goods to supply to the determination of breach of contract liability, e-commerce companies must carefully check all aspects to prevent procurement risks and safeguard their own interests.
The delivery terms are the agreement between the e-commerce company and the supplier on the transfer process of the subject matter, and are one of the most important contents in the contract. So, what are the core elements of the delivery terms of the contract?
(1) Delivery time
E-commerce companies can clearly stipulate the time when the supplier provides the goods in the contract. A clear agreement on the delivery time in the delivery terms can not only protect the interests of the e-commerce company, but also prevent the supplier from delivering the goods late for various reasons.
(2) Delivery place
The delivery place refers to the place where the supplier provides the goods or the e-commerce company picks up the goods. It is of great significance in the contract. Once a dispute occurs between the two parties, the delivery place involves the jurisdiction of the arbitration institution and the people’s court over the dispute. When performing a contract, there are three ways to transfer the goods to the delivery location: the first is for the supplier to deliver the goods, and the delivery location is the location of the e-commerce company; the second is for the supplier to handle the consignment business, and the delivery location is the place where the goods are shipped; the third is for the e-commerce company to pick up the goods, and the delivery location is the place where the goods are picked up.
(3) Delivery method
The delivery method refers to the way in which the goods are delivered, which can generally be divided into three types: one is door-to-door delivery; the second is for the e-commerce company to pick up the goods by itself; and the third is consignment agency, that is, entrusting a third party to transport them. Among them, the risk of door-to-door delivery by the supplier is the lowest, and the risk of consignment agency is the highest.
Tips
In terms of the content of the delivery terms, e-commerce companies should also pay attention to some details. For example, who will bear the transportation costs incurred by the delivery, and who will bear the consequences of the loss or damage of the goods. E-commerce companies are advised to write these details into the contract to stipulate the rights and obligations of both parties and avoid unnecessary disputes.