Last updated: September, 2026

Article 1: Definitions
1.1. Eclipse Optics: The supplier and B2B wholesale provider of specialized solar eclipse eyewear and optical accessories, operating via eclipseoptics.eu.
1.2. Buyer: The professional party, corporate entity, or business entering into an agreement with Eclipse Optics for the purchase of products.
1.3. Products: Solar eclipse glasses, filters, and related optical items supplied by Eclipse Optics, manufactured in compliance with strict international safety standards.

Article 2: Applicability
2.1. These General Terms and Conditions apply to all offers, quotations, agreements, and deliveries of products by Eclipse Optics, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.
2.2. By placing an order or accepting a quote, the Buyer unreservedly accepts the applicability of these terms.

Article 3: Product Standards, Safety, and Certifications
3.1. ISO 12312-2 Compliance: All solar eclipse glasses and filters supplied by Eclipse Optics are certified to meet or exceed the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard for filters for direct observation of the sun.
3.2. CE Certification: Where applicable within the European market, products carry the mandatory CE conformity marking, verifying that they meet health, safety, and environmental protection standards.
3.3. Mandatory Inspection Clause:
3.3.1. The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that end-users must inspect the solar filter before each use.
3.3.2. If the filter is scratched, punctured, torn, or damaged in any way, it must be discarded immediately to prevent severe and permanent eye damage or blindness.
3.4. User Instructions: Eclipse Optics provides mandatory usage instructions with all bulk shipments. The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that these safety guidelines and warnings are passed on to the end-user or retail consumer.

Article 4: Offers, Quantities, and Pricing
4.1. All wholesale quotations are valid for 30 days unless stated otherwise.
4.2. Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ): Wholesale orders are subject to a minimum order quantity (e.g., 250 pieces) as specified in custom quotations or product listings.
4.3. Prices are quoted in Euros (€), exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), import duties, and shipping costs, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Article 5: Delivery and Risk
5.1. Delivery is executed according to the agreed Incoterms (default: Ex Works or Delivered Duty Paid, depending on the contract).
5.2. Shipping timelines provided by Eclipse Optics are estimates and do not constitute a strict deadline, though shipments within Europe are optimized for rapid fulfillment ahead of astronomical events.
5.3. The risk of loss or damage to the products passes to the Buyer upon transfer of physical possession to the carrier or the Buyer.

Article 6: Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
6.1. Eclipse Optics warrants that its products meet the certified ISO 12312-2 specifications at the time of delivery.

6.2. Eclipse Optics shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to eye injury or vision impairment, arising from:
6.2.1. Misuse, alteration, or improper handling of the solar glasses.
6.2.2. Failure of the end-user to inspect the lenses for damage prior to use.
6.2.3. Non-compliance with safety guidelines, warning labels, or ISO viewing instructions.

6.3. The Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Eclipse Optics against any third-party claims arising from improper distribution, marketing, or failure to communicate safety warnings to end-consumers.

Article 7: Intellectual Property
All designs, vector graphics, brand assets, logos, and technical documentation provided by Eclipse Optics remain the exclusive intellectual property of Eclipse Optics. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or commercial exploitation is strictly prohibited.

Article 8: Governing Law and Disputes
8.1. All legal relations, agreements, and these General Terms and Conditions are exclusively governed by the laws of the Netherlands.
8.2. Any disputes arising from or related to agreements with Eclipse Optics shall be submitted exclusively to the competent court in the jurisdiction where Eclipse Optics is established.