Terms of Sale and Delivery

1. Application

These terms apply to Byggkomposit's sale of products and related services to businesses and public organisations.

Sales to consumers take place only under a separate written agreement. Mandatory consumer legislation then applies regardless of what is stated in these terms.

For material deliveries, ABM 07 may apply where this is expressly stated in the quotation, order confirmation or contract.

2. Order of precedence of contract documents

In the event of conflicting information, the documents apply in the following order:

• written contract
• order confirmation
• quotation
• project-specific appendices and approved drawings
• Byggkomposit's terms of sale and delivery
• ABM 07, where expressly agreed
• the buyer's documents

The buyer's own standard terms apply only where Byggkomposit has expressly accepted them in writing.

3. Quotation and contract

A quotation is valid for 30 days from the date of the quotation unless otherwise stated.

Prices may be based on current exchange rates, raw material prices, supplier prices, duties and freight costs. If these change materially before the order has been accepted, Byggkomposit is entitled to issue an updated price.

An order becomes binding only once Byggkomposit has issued a written order confirmation. Prices are stated excluding VAT.

4. Payment

Payment terms are 30 days net following an approved credit assessment, unless otherwise stated in the quotation or order confirmation. Late payment carries interest under the Swedish Interest Act.

Byggkomposit is entitled to require advance payment, part payment or other security in cases such as:

• made-to-order products
• large orders
• new customers
• an insufficient credit assessment
• import or currency risk

A payment plan is set project by project where needed. The goods remain the property of Byggkomposit until payment has been made in full, to the extent such retention of title is valid.

5. Delivery, delivery terms and transport

Delivery terms are stated in the quotation and order confirmation.

For material deliveries within Sweden, LOK – Levererat Olossat Köparen (delivered to the buyer, not unloaded), in accordance with Leveransklausuler för byggbranschen 2008 (Delivery Clauses for the Swedish Construction Industry 2008), normally applies unless otherwise expressly agreed. See the next section for what this means.

When the buyer arranges transport themselves and the goods are collected from warehouse or another designated place, HLS – Hämtat Lastat Säljaren (loaded at seller's premises) or another agreed delivery term may be used.

For international deliveries, Incoterms® 2020 may be used where stated in the quotation or order confirmation.

Delivery terms — LOK

Deliveries are made under the Swedish delivery term LOK – ”Levererat Olossat Köparen” (delivered to the buyer, not unloaded), as set out in ”Leveransklausuler för byggbranschen 2008” (Delivery Clauses for the Swedish Construction Industry 2008). The clause is used by, among others, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) and is well established in the Swedish construction industry for deliveries of building materials.

LOK means that Byggkomposit is responsible for transport up to the stated place of delivery. Risk in the goods passes to the buyer once the goods have been delivered at that place — before unloading takes place.

What Byggkomposit does:

• Arranges transport to the stated delivery address
• Notifies the buyer of the planned delivery time, subject to change (see below)
• States the transport cost separately and clearly in the quotation and order confirmation. Where the exact transport cost cannot be determined at the time of quotation, it will instead be invoiced separately after the delivery has been carried out.

About delays

Transport is carried out by road and by sea and may be affected by circumstances beyond Byggkomposit’s control — for example ferry delays due to storms, icy roads, traffic accidents or vehicle breakdowns. Byggkomposit is not liable for costs or damages arising from delayed delivery caused by such circumstances. This is in line with the force majeure provisions of ABM 07 (the Swedish general conditions for the supply of building materials), which give the right to an extension of the delivery time where there is an impediment beyond the seller’s control.

What the buyer is responsible for:

• That the place of delivery is accessible for the notified transport vehicle (normally a truck with trailer)
• That personnel and equipment for unloading are available at the time of delivery
• That unloading takes place without undue delay

Costs for waiting time, failed delivery attempts, reloading or a new delivery run caused by circumstances attributable to the buyer are charged to the buyer.

Why we state freight separately

Transport costs vary considerably depending on delivery address, weight, volume, the number of delivery occasions and vehicle requirements — for example for long GRP profiles. By stating the transport cost as a separate line item instead of building it into the product price, the quotation becomes more transparent: you see exactly what transport costs, and the price of the GRP products is not affected by where delivery takes place. This is the same principle applied by Trafikverket and several established building material suppliers. If a delivery is split across several occasions, each occasion is counted separately and the transport cost may then be recalculated. Where the cost cannot be determined at the time of quotation, the transport cost will instead be invoiced afterwards, see above.

Relationship to ABM 07 — in more detail

ABM 07 does not contain its own delivery terms for transport and unloading — instead it expressly refers to ”Leveransklausuler för Byggbranschen”, which is exactly the framework LOK comes from. The two sets of terms therefore complement each other rather than overlap:

• LOK determines where responsibility for the goods passes from seller to buyer (on delivery, before unloading) and who does what on receipt.
• ABM 07 (applied where expressly stated in the quotation) governs everything else around the transaction: delivery time and the right to an extension for impediments beyond a party’s control (force majeure), the seller’s liability and any penalty for delay, defects and complaints, as well as payment terms and default interest.

Together, LOK and ABM 07 provide a clear and predictable framework for the entire delivery — from loading to inspection on receipt.

6. Delivery time

Delivery time is stated in the quotation and order confirmation.

Delivery times stated in the quotation are provisional unless otherwise expressly stated. Agreed delivery time is confirmed in the order confirmation, or — if the prerequisites above are met at a later point in time — from that point in time.

The delivery time assumes, among other things, that:

• the order has been confirmed
• necessary dimensions, drawings and other documentation have been provided
• technical choices and any drawings have been approved
• agreed advance or part payment has been made
• other agreed conditions have been met

If the buyer changes the order, provides documentation or approvals too late, or otherwise causes hindrance to delivery, Byggkomposit is entitled to a corresponding extension of the delivery time.

Byggkomposit shall inform the buyer without undue delay when such a circumstance is considered likely to affect the agreed delivery time.

Otherwise, the provisions on delivery time and delay in accordance with ABM 07 (the Swedish general conditions for the supply of building materials) apply where ABM 07 has been agreed.

If ABM 07 has not been agreed, the following applies in the event of delayed delivery: Byggkomposit is entitled to a reasonable extension of the delivery time in the event of circumstances beyond Byggkomposit's control or circumstances attributable to the buyer as described above. If delivery becomes substantially delayed beyond the agreed delivery time, the buyer is entitled to request a new delivery time in writing. If the goods are still not delivered by that new time, the buyer is entitled to cancel the purchase in writing with regard to the delayed part. Byggkomposit is not liable for indirect losses, such as lost profit or consequential damage, resulting from delayed delivery, unless the delay was caused by gross negligence.

7. Part deliveries

Byggkomposit is entitled to make part deliveries where this is reasonable in view of the scope of the order and does not cause material inconvenience to the buyer.

Part deliveries may be invoiced separately.

If the buyer requests that an order be split into several delivery occasions, transport cost is charged for each delivery. If Byggkomposit on its own initiative splits an agreed delivery, this does not entail any additional transport cost for the buyer, unless otherwise agreed.

8. Custom-ordered and made-to-order products

Products that are cut, machined, assembled, manufactured or ordered specifically for the buyer cannot be returned without written approval from Byggkomposit.

Cancellation of goods not yet delivered is handled in accordance with ABM 07 where ABM 07 applies to the purchase.

In the event of cancellation, Byggkomposit is entitled to compensation for costs incurred as well as reasonable compensation for lost profit in accordance with ABM 07.

For customised or specially procured products, this may include costs for materials, machining, supplier commitments, transport, currency effects and other work or costs arising as a result of the order.

This applies for example to cut profiles, made-to-measure grating, special colours, special resins, customised fixings, pre-assembled systems and imported made-to-order products.

Tolerances and colour shades may vary within what is normal for the product and manufacturing method concerned.

9. Inspection on receipt, complaints and transport damage

The buyer must inspect the delivery immediately on receipt and check delivered quantity and goods against the delivery note.

Visible damage, missing goods, damaged packaging or other visible deviations must:

• be noted on the consignment note on receipt
• be documented with photographs
• be immediately reported to the carrier when damage is presumed to have occurred during transport
• be notified in writing to Byggkomposit without delay

When the goods are unpacked, the inspection must be completed. Visible defects or damage must be claimed before the goods are installed and no later than one week after receipt.

Defects that could not reasonably be discovered on inspection must be claimed in writing within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered.

The complaint must include order or invoice number, the product concerned and quantity, a description of the defect and photographs where possible.

10. Product selection and technical responsibility

Byggkomposit provides product information and technical product support based on available and verified documentation.

The buyer or the engineer responsible for the project is responsible for verifying the selected product and the complete structure against:

• the applicable loads
• clear span
• deflection requirements
• supports
• fixings
• stability
• the service environment
• chemical exposure
• temperature
• fire requirements
• slip resistance requirements
• regulatory requirements
• the intended use

Byggkomposit does not assume responsibility for structural design, engineering, fire engineering or function unless this has been expressly agreed through a separate written assignment. Product data, load tables and technical proposals must not be read as an approval of the complete structure. The terms of our technical notices apply to such information.

11. Drawings and approvals

Where Byggkomposit prepares drawings, layouts or cutting lists, the buyer is responsible for checking and approving in writing:

• dimensions
• quantities
• positioning
• connections
• openings
• supports
• access
• other project-specific details

An approval means that production or ordering may start on the basis of the approved documentation. Changes after approval may affect price and delivery time.

12. Changes and additions

Changes and additions after order confirmation must be approved in writing. They may affect:

• price
• delivery time
• freight
• technical conditions
• documentation
• installation

Verbal changes are not binding until confirmed in writing by Byggkomposit.

13. Warranty

Any product warranty applies only to the extent and for the period set out in:

• the order confirmation
• the manufacturer's warranty terms
• a product-specific document
• a separate written agreement

The warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by:

• incorrect sizing
• incorrect installation
• an unsuitable chemical environment
• use outside documented limits
• mechanical impact
• incorrect storage
• inadequate maintenance
• normal wear
• machining or modification that has not been approved

14. Liability for defects

Where Byggkomposit is liable for a defect, Byggkomposit may choose to remedy the defect, make a replacement delivery or credit the goods.

Byggkomposit is not liable for indirect loss, such as:

• loss of production
• loss of profit
• loss of use
• loss of contract
• consequential loss
• third-party claims

unless otherwise follows from mandatory law or the loss has been caused intentionally or through gross negligence.

15. Installation

Where Byggkomposit offers installation, the scope, responsibilities and conditions are set out separately in a part of the quotation or in a separate agreement. That agreement covers matters such as:

• construction site health and safety responsibility
• access to the site
• scaffolding and fall protection
• lifting and unloading
• power and work lighting
• barriers
• the load-bearing capacity of the substrate
• dimensions and tolerances
• cutting of openings
• coordination with other contractors
• inspection and approval
• the programme
• variations and additional works

These terms cover material delivery and do not replace terms for installation contracts.

16. Force majeure

Neither party is liable for delay or failure to perform caused by circumstances beyond that party's reasonable control, such as:

• war
• decisions by public authorities
• export or import restrictions
• strike and other industrial action
• fire
• natural events
• extensive transport disruption
• energy shortage
• epidemic
• cyber incident
• serious disruption at a manufacturer or subcontractor

17. Governing law and disputes

Swedish law applies. Disputes shall primarily be resolved through negotiation between the parties. If the parties do not reach a solution, the dispute shall be settled by the Swedish general courts, with the district court of Linköping as the court of first instance.

Last updated: 2026-08-06