Document background
The Seller Buyer Agreement is a fundamental commercial contract used to formalize transactions between parties engaging in the sale and purchase of goods under German law. This document is essential for both domestic and international trade involving German parties or choosing German law as the governing law. It incorporates mandatory provisions from the German Civil Code (BGB), including specific requirements for warranty rights, defect claims, and risk transfer. The agreement can be customized for various transaction types, from simple retail sales to complex industrial equipment purchases, and includes specific provisions required by German consumer protection laws when used in B2C contexts. When drafted properly, this Seller Buyer Agreement provides legal certainty and clear guidelines for the entire transaction process, from order placement to final delivery and warranty period.
