General Terms and Conditions of Use and Sale (GTCUS)

Last updated: February 01, 2026 

1. General Information

The website www.alptradeconsulting.ch is operated by:

AlpTrade Consulting
Gartenstrasse 5, CH-6300 Zug, Switzerland

The website presents the activities, products and services of AlpTrade Consulting, particularly in the fields of brokerage and trading of spirits and balsamic casks.
Access to and use of the website, as well as any contractual relationship between the visitor, the customer and AlpTrade Consulting, are governed by these General Terms and Conditions.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the website or placing an order, the user acknowledges having read, understood and unconditionally accepted these General Terms and Conditions.
No derogation will be admitted without prior written agreement from AlpTrade Consulting.

2.1 Minimum Age and Website Access

Access to the website and services offered by AlpTrade Consulting is reserved for persons aged 18 years and over.
By using the website, the user declares and guarantees to be of legal age according to the legislation of their country of residence.
AlpTrade Consulting reserves the right to refuse any order or registration that does not comply with this condition.

3. Purpose of the Website

The website's purpose is:

• to present the services offered by AlpTrade Consulting;
• to facilitate contact with clients and partners;
• to sell physical goods such as spirits casks (whisky, rum, tequila) or balsamic;
• to provide information on prices and the secondary market;
• to publish informative and educational content (FAQ, documents, videos).

4. Products and Services

AlpTrade Consulting acts as an intermediary (broker) and seller of tangible goods.

The casks offered are physical goods and do not in any way constitute financial products, collective investments or regulated investment instruments within the meaning of FinSA or CISA.

Services may include:

• facilitating connections between buyers and sellers;
• direct sale of goods;
• brokerage mandate on behalf of and for the account of the client;
• information services on secondary market prices.

The acquisition of a cask is based exclusively on the real and patrimonial value of the product, without guarantee of financial performance.

5. Prices and Currencies

All prices are expressed in Swiss francs (CHF), unless otherwise stated.
Transactions may be conducted in other currencies based on the reference value in CHF.
Prices indicated are net, excluding applicable taxes according to current legislation.

6. Orders and Payments

Orders, acquisition requests or brokerage mandates are made upon written request or by direct contact (online form, email, telephone or any other means of communication accepted by AlpTrade Consulting).

No order, acquisition or mandate is considered final without written confirmation from AlpTrade Consulting and, where applicable, without issuance of an invoice or contract.

6.1 Payment Terms and Deadline

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the purchase price or brokerage commission is payable in full upon receipt of the invoice.

Payments must be made within a maximum period of seven calendar days from the invoice date.

No action (reservation, transfer of ownership, provision, storage or execution of mandate) will be carried out until full payment has been received in the form of cleared funds.

In the event of non-receipt of funds within the specified period, AlpTrade Consulting reserves the right to cancel the order or mandate outright, without compensation, and to put the goods concerned back on sale.

6.2 Payment Accounts and Payments to Third Parties

Unless otherwise indicated, payments are made to AlpTrade Consulting's bank account.

However, depending on the structure of the transaction, the nature of the product concerned and/or the involvement of a partner (producer, warehouse operator, customs operator or entity in charge of the final product), payment may be made directly to the bank account of a designated third party, in accordance with instructions communicated to the client.

In this case, AlpTrade Consulting acts exclusively as a commercial broker or intermediary and does not hold funds on behalf of the client at any time.

6.3 Distinction Between Brokerage Mandate and Sale by a Partner

a) AlpTrade Consulting Brokerage Mandate

When AlpTrade Consulting acts within the framework of a brokerage mandate, the company intervenes on behalf of and for the account of the client, in order to search for, negotiate or facilitate the acquisition of physical goods.

In this context:

• these General Terms and Conditions of Use and Sale (GTC) apply fully;
• AlpTrade Consulting's remuneration takes the form of a brokerage commission of 5% of the agreed sale price, excluding VAT, unless otherwise agreed in writing;
• VAT applicable to the brokerage commission is added to the commission amount and is due in addition to it;
• AlpTrade Consulting is not a party to the final sales contract between the client and the seller, unless expressly stated otherwise.

b) Sale Operated by a Partner

When the sale of the goods is made directly by a partner (producer, trading house, warehouse or other third party), the contractual sales relationship is concluded directly between the client and the partner concerned.

In this case:

• the general terms and conditions of the selling partner apply to the transaction;
• AlpTrade Consulting acts solely as a commercial intermediary or facilitator, without assuming the capacity of seller;
• AlpTrade Consulting cannot be held responsible for contractual obligations incumbent upon the selling partner.

6.4 No Fund Management

Funds paid in connection with an order or mandate are used exclusively for the execution of the agreed transaction (acquisition, reservation or brokerage of physical goods).

AlpTrade Consulting does not engage in any fund management, deposit, asset custody or financial services activities, in the banking, fiduciary or regulated sense.

6.5 No Right of Withdrawal

Due to the nature of the goods offered, which are specific, individualized goods, stored under customs bond and subject to variable market conditions, no right of withdrawal, cancellation or return is granted after confirmation of the order or mandate.

Any acquisition is final, unless there is express written agreement to the contrary from AlpTrade Consulting.

This exclusion applies in particular to withdrawal rights provided for consumer contracts, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

6.6 Over-the-Counter Transactions – Contract Formation and Commission

In the context of over-the-counter transactions, the transaction is deemed effective and validly concluded as soon as the client and the relevant counterparty (seller or buyer) have given their agreement on the essential elements of the transaction, in particular the goods concerned and the agreed price, regardless of the form of this agreement.

From this agreement:

• the transaction is considered successful;
• the agreed amount becomes due;
• AlpTrade Consulting is fully entitled to receive the brokerage commission, as defined in the contract, mandate or corresponding invoice, regardless of the subsequent execution of payment between the parties, unless otherwise stipulated in writing.

Any withdrawal, cancellation or refusal to execute after the agreement cannot call into question the validity of the transaction or AlpTrade Consulting's right to commission.

Only a written agreement is valid to modify, cancel or call into question a concluded transaction.

Valid written agreements include handwritten signatures, electronic signatures, as well as any written confirmation by email, electronic message or any other traceable means of communication accepted by AlpTrade Consulting.

7. Delivery and Execution

Services are brokerage services and sales of goods.
No physical delivery is made by AlpTrade Consulting, unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
Storage, preservation and logistics are provided by approved third-party partners, under their full responsibility.
Deadlines are indicative and cannot give rise to claims in case of delay.

7.1 Transfer of Risks

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, risks related to the goods (loss, deterioration, natural evaporation, damage) are borne by the client from confirmation of the order or mandate, including during the storage period with third-party partners.

8. No Warranty

AlpTrade Consulting provides no warranty on:

• the quality, composition, maturation or origin of the goods;
• the performance, value or subsequent resale of the goods;
• the success of a brokerage mandate.

All goods are sold as is.

The buyer acknowledges acting at their own risk and assuming full responsibility for their choice and decision.

9. Disclaimer of Liability

AlpTrade Consulting cannot be held responsible for:

• loss of value, deterioration or alteration during storage or transport;
• market price variation, resale defect or lack of liquidity;
• erroneous information provided by third parties;
• temporary unavailability of the website.

Information published is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute an investment offer or financial recommendation.

10. User Responsibilities

The user undertakes to:

• provide accurate and complete information during any contact;
• use the website in accordance with the law and good practices;
• not disrupt the operation of the website or extract its contents without written authorization.

11. Commercial Communication

By registering as a member or becoming a client, the user authorizes AlpTrade Consulting to contact them by telephone, WhatsApp, SMS or email within the framework of the business relationship or to communicate new opportunities.
Contact terms and the right to object are defined in the Privacy Policy available at www.alptradeconsulting.ch/politique-de-confidentialite.

12. Data Protection

The processing of personal data is governed by the Privacy Policy mentioned above.
By using the website, the user accepts these terms.

13. Intellectual Property

All website content (texts, images, logos, documents, etc.) is protected by Swiss copyright and intellectual property law.
Any reproduction or use without written authorization is strictly prohibited.

14. Electronic Signature and Validity of Agreements

Electronic signatures, email confirmations and digitally signed documents have the same legal value as a paper document, unless otherwise provided.
Electronic exchanges constitute contractual evidence between the parties.

15. Taxation

Each client remains solely responsible for the tax treatment of their acquisitions.
AlpTrade Consulting does not provide tax advice and recommends consulting an independent professional.

16. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by Swiss law.
The exclusive place of jurisdiction is Zug, Switzerland.

17. Modification of Terms

AlpTrade Consulting reserves the right to modify these General Terms and Conditions at any time.
The version in force is the one published on the website, with the date of last update.
Continued use of the website after publication constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

18. Contact

For any questions regarding these terms: info@alptradeconsulting.ch

19. Language precedence

The information presented on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to invest in, purchase, or acquire any investment, financial product, or financial instrument, regardless of the applicable jurisdiction. AlpTrade Consulting is not a financial services provider and is not regulated or supervised by any financial market authority, whether in Switzerland or internationally. The goods offered consist exclusively of tangible merchandise and must not be considered as investment or financial products. For further details, please refer to the Disclaimer page.