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General Terms and Conditions of Use and Sale (GTCUS)

Last updated: 01 December 2025

1. General information

The website www.alptradeconsulting.ch is operated by:
AlpTrade Consulting
Gartenstrasse 5, CH-6300 Zug, Switzerland
info@patc.ch

The website presents the activities, products, and services of AlpTrade Consulting, in particular in the fields of commercial brokerage and the trade of barrels of spirits and balsamic vinegar.
Access to and use of the website, as well as any contractual relationship between the visitor, the client, and AlpTrade Consulting, shall be governed by these General Terms and Conditions.

2. Acceptance of the terms

By accessing the website or placing an order, the user acknowledges and agrees that they have read, understood, and unconditionally accepted these General Terms and Conditions.
No deviation shall be valid unless expressly agreed in writing by AlpTrade Consulting.

Minimum age and access to the website

Access to the website and to the services offered by AlpTrade Consulting shall be limited to persons eighteen (18) years of age or older.
By using the website, the user represents and warrants that they are of legal age under the laws of their country of residence.
AlpTrade Consulting reserves the right to refuse any order or registration that does not meet this requirement.

3. Purpose of the website

The website is intended to:

  • present the services offered by AlpTrade Consulting;

  • facilitate contact between clients and partners;

  • sell physical goods, such as barrels of spirits (whisky, rum, tequila) or balsamic vinegar;

  • provide information on pricing and the secondary market;

  • publish informational and educational content (FAQ, documents, videos).

4. Products and services

AlpTrade Consulting acts as a commercial intermediary (broker) and seller of tangible goods.
The barrels offered are physical merchandise and shall not constitute financial products, collective investment schemes, or regulated investment instruments within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA) or the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act (CISA).

Services may include, without limitation:

  • connecting buyers and sellers;

  • direct sale of goods;

  • brokerage mandates carried out in the name and on behalf of the client;

  • information services regarding secondary market prices.

The acquisition of a barrel shall be based exclusively on the intrinsic and tangible value of the product, without any guarantee of financial performance or return.

5. Prices and currencies

All prices shall be expressed in Swiss francs (CHF) unless otherwise stated.
Transactions may be carried out in other currencies based on the CHF reference value.
Prices are stated net, exclusive of any applicable taxes under the relevant legislation.

6. Orders and payments

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

No order, acquisition, or mandate shall be deemed final or binding without written confirmation from AlpTrade Consulting and, where applicable, without the issuance of an invoice or a contract.

6.1 Payment terms and deadline

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

Payments shall be made within a maximum period of seven (7) calendar days from the invoice date.

No action (including reservation, transfer of ownership, release, storage, or execution of the mandate) shall be taken until cleared funds have been received in full.

In the event that payment is not received within the prescribed period, AlpTrade Consulting shall be entitled, at its sole discretion, to cancel the order or mandate by operation of law, without compensation, and to re-offer the goods for sale.

6.2 Payment accounts and payments to third parties

Unless otherwise specified, payments shall be made to the bank account of AlpTrade Consulting.

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

In such cases, AlpTrade Consulting shall act exclusively as a commercial broker or intermediary and shall not, at any time, hold funds on behalf of the client.

6.3 Distinction between brokerage mandate and partner sale

a) AlpTrade Consulting brokerage mandate

Where AlpTrade Consulting acts pursuant to a brokerage mandate, it shall act in the name and on behalf of the client in order to search for, negotiate, or facilitate the acquisition of physical goods.

In this context:

  • these General Terms and Conditions shall apply in full;

  • AlpTrade Consulting's remuneration shall consist of a brokerage commission, as defined in the mandate or the corresponding invoice;

  • AlpTrade Consulting shall not be a party to the final sales contract between the client and the seller, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

b) Sale carried out by a partner

Where the sale of the goods is carried out directly by a partner (producer, trading house, warehouse, or other third-party entity), the sales contract shall be concluded directly between the client and the relevant partner.

In such cases:

  • the general terms and conditions of the partner seller shall apply to the transaction;

  • AlpTrade Consulting shall act solely as a commercial intermediary or facilitator and shall not assume the role of seller;

  • AlpTrade Consulting shall not be liable for the contractual obligations incumbent upon the partner seller.

6.4 No fund management

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

AlpTrade Consulting shall not carry out any activity involving the management of funds, custody, safekeeping of assets, or financial services within the meaning of banking, fiduciary, or regulated financial activities.

6.5 No right of withdrawal

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

Any acquisition shall be final, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing by AlpTrade Consulting.

This exclusion shall apply, in particular, to statutory consumer withdrawal rights, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

6.6 Over-the-counter transactions – Contract formation and commission

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

From the moment of such agreement:

  • the transaction shall be deemed successfully concluded;

  • the agreed amount shall become due and payable;

  • AlpTrade Consulting shall be 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 expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

Any withdrawal, cancellation, or refusal to perform after such agreement shall not affect the validity of the transaction nor AlpTrade Consulting's right to its commission.

Only a written agreement shall be valid to amend, cancel, or challenge a concluded transaction.
Written agreements shall include, in particular, handwritten signatures, electronic signatures, and any written confirmation by email, electronic message, or other traceable means of communication accepted by AlpTrade Consulting.

7. Delivery and execution

The services provided shall consist of brokerage services and the sale of goods.
No physical delivery shall be carried out by AlpTrade Consulting unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
Storage, preservation, and logistics shall be handled by approved third-party partners, under their sole responsibility.
Delivery and execution timelines shall be indicative only and shall not give rise to any claim in the event of delay.

7.1 Transfer of risk

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, all risks relating to the goods (including loss, damage, natural evaporation, or other incidents) shall be borne by the client as from confirmation of the order or mandate, including during storage with third-party partners.

8. No warranty

AlpTrade Consulting makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding:

  • the quality, composition, maturation, or origin of the goods;

  • the performance, value, or future resale of the goods;

  • the success of a brokerage mandate.

All goods are sold "as is".
The buyer acknowledges and agrees that they act at their own risk and assume full responsibility for their choice and decision.

9. Limitation of liability

AlpTrade Consulting shall not be liable for:

  • any loss of value, deterioration, or alteration during storage or transport;

  • market price fluctuations, failure to resell, or lack of liquidity;

  • errors in information provided by third parties;

  • temporary unavailability of the website.

Information published on the website is provided for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an investment offer or financial recommendation.

10. User responsibilities

The user undertakes to:

  • provide accurate and complete information when making contact;

  • use the website in compliance with applicable laws and good practices;

  • not disrupt the operation of the website or extract its content without prior written authorization.

11. Commercial communications

By registering as a member or becoming a client, the user authorizes AlpTrade Consulting to contact them by telephone, WhatsApp, SMS, or email in the context of the commercial relationship or to communicate new opportunities.
Contact modalities and the right to object shall be governed by the Privacy Policy available at:
www.alptradeconsulting.ch/politique-de-confidentialite.

12. Data protection

The processing of personal data shall be governed by the Privacy Policy referred to above.
By using the website, the user accepts these terms.

13. Intellectual property

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

14. Electronic signatures and validity of agreements

Electronic signatures, email confirmations, and digitally signed documents shall have the same legal validity as paper documents, unless otherwise provided by law.
Electronic communications shall constitute contractual evidence between the parties.

15. Taxation

Each client shall remain solely responsible for the tax treatment of their acquisitions.
AlpTrade Consulting provides no tax advice and recommends consulting an independent professional.

16. Governing law and jurisdiction

These General Terms and Conditions shall be governed by Swiss law.
The exclusive place of jurisdiction shall be Zug (Zoug), Switzerland.

17. Amendments to the terms

AlpTrade Consulting reserves the right to amend these General Terms and Conditions at any time.
The version in force shall be the one published on the website, together with the corresponding date of last update.
Continued use of the website after publication shall constitute acceptance of the amended terms.

18. Contact

For any questions regarding these General Terms and Conditions: info@patc.ch

19. Language precedence

These General Terms and Conditions are available in multiple languages for convenience only.
In the event of any discrepancy, inconsistency, or difference in interpretation between the language versions, the French version shall prevail.

Important Disclaimer

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.