Welcome to China Sourcing & Trading Co. (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our sourcing, purchasing, inspection, trading, logistics, and warehousing services (collectively, the “Services”). By engaging us, you (“Client”) agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Scope of Services
We provide the following services to international clients:
- Sourcing & Procurement — identifying and vetting Chinese suppliers
- Purchasing — placing purchase orders, signing contracts, processing payments
- Inspection & QA — pre-shipment inspections (PSI) and quality assurance
- Factory Visits — arranging on-site tours of supplier facilities
- Trading & Import/Export — handling documentation, customs clearance, and acting as exporter of record
- Logistics & Shipping — sea, air, and DDP shipping arrangements
- Warehousing — short-term and long-term storage in China
Service scope for each engagement will be set out in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or purchase contract.
2. Contracts & Payments
All purchases are governed by written contracts protected under the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Each contract specifies final product specifications, payment terms, quality standards, warranty and return conditions, delivery schedule, and agreed penalties for breach.
We negotiate deposit ratios from 0% to 30% based on order size, supplier profile, and credit terms. A purchase is deemed complete only after our final quality-control assessment and verification that all contractual terms have been fulfilled.
3. Client Obligations
- Provide accurate specifications, quantities, and quality requirements
- Respond to supplier communications and approvals within agreed timeframes
- Pay deposits and balances according to the agreed schedule
- Provide complete shipping and customs documentation
- Comply with all applicable import regulations in the destination country
4. Pricing & Fees
Our service fees are quoted per engagement and may include sourcing commissions (typically 3–8% of order value), inspection fees (USD per man-day), and logistics markups. All fees are disclosed in the SOW before any commitment.
5. Limitation of Liability
Our total liability for any single engagement is capped at the service fee paid for that engagement. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits or business interruption.
6. Intellectual Property
All product designs, branding, and proprietary specifications provided by the Client remain the Client’s property. We will sign NDAs where required and will not use Client IP for any purpose outside the scope of the engagement.
7. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep all commercial, technical, and pricing information confidential. This obligation survives termination of the engagement for a period of three (3) years.
8. Termination
Either party may terminate the engagement with 30 days’ written notice. Termination does not affect obligations for orders already placed. Client remains liable for all committed costs on confirmed purchase orders.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Any disputes will first be resolved through friendly negotiation. Failing that, disputes shall be submitted to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Guangzhou.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at sales@example.com or via WeChat / WhatsApp listed on our Contact page.
Last updated: January 2026