S.A.S.U. Lex arbitri
35, rue du Général Foy, 75008 Paris, France
Email: contact@lex-arbitri.fr
This is a courtesy translation. Only the French version of these Terms and Conditions of Sale is legally binding (see Article 16).
Last updated: June 2026
Article 1 – Seller identification
These Terms and Conditions of Sale (hereinafter “the Terms”) are provided by:
S.A.S.U. Lex arbitri, a simplified single-shareholder joint-stock company (société par actions simplifiée unipersonnelle) with share capital of 5,000 euros,
having its registered office at 35, rue du Général Foy, 75008 Paris, France,
registered with the Trade and Companies Register of Paris under number 101 569 580,
SIRET number: 101 569 580 00018,
intra-Community VAT number: FR33101569580,
Publication director: Malik LAAZOUZI,
hereinafter referred to as “the Seller”.
Contact email: contact@lex-arbitri.fr
Article 2 – Purpose and scope
The purpose of these Terms is to define the legal and financial conditions applicable to the online sale of works published by the Seller, in both print and digital formats.
They apply to:
- consumers;
- professionals;
- public institutions and legal entities governed by public law;
- academic and judicial institutions.
Any order entails full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms.
As at the last update date, direct sale and delivery via the website are limited to French territory. Orders destined for other countries are, where applicable, directed to the Seller’s other distribution channels.
Article 3 – Products
The Seller offers:
- printed works;
- downloadable digital works.
The essential characteristics of the products are described on the website. Images are provided for illustrative purposes only and have no contractual value. Offers are valid while stocks last.
Article 4 – Prices
Prices are expressed in euros.
- For sales made in France: prices are inclusive of all taxes.
- For international sales: prices may be indicated exclusive of tax, depending on the buyer’s location.
The applicable price is the one in force on the date the order is confirmed. Delivery charges are specified before the order is confirmed.
Article 5 – VAT and taxation
5.1 France
Value added tax is applied at the statutory rate in force, in accordance with the regime applicable to printed and digital books.
5.2 European Union
Consumer customers. VAT is applied in accordance with European rules relating to the place of consumption.
Professional customers. Upon provision of a valid intra-Community VAT number, invoicing may be issued exclusive of tax, with application of the reverse-charge mechanism. The customer remains solely responsible for their own tax reporting obligations.
5.3 Outside the European Union
Sales are, in principle, invoiced exclusive of tax. Customs duties, local taxes and import formalities are borne exclusively by the customer.
5.4 Digital books
For digital content, the territoriality of VAT is determined in accordance with the rules applicable to electronic services. The customer warrants the accuracy of the tax information provided.
Article 6 – Orders
The order becomes final after:
- validation of the basket;
- acceptance of the Terms;
- full payment of the price.
The Seller reserves the right to refuse any order in the event of a dispute or payment incident.
Article 7 – Payment
Payment is due immediately. It is made by the means offered on the website (bank card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or any other available means).
Card payments are secured by our payment provider Stripe. The order is processed after payment confirmation.
Article 8 – Delivery
8.1 Printed works
Works are shipped to the address indicated by the buyer. Delivery times are indicative. The transfer of risk takes place upon delivery.
Applicable delivery charges are shown in the basket before the order is confirmed.
8.2 Digital works
Digital works are made available immediately after payment. The buyer is responsible for the compatibility of their equipment.
Article 9 – Specific provisions for consumers
9.1 Right of withdrawal – printed works
The consumer has a period of fourteen (14) days from receipt of the goods to exercise their right of withdrawal, without having to give reasons or pay penalties.
To exercise this right, the consumer may use the model withdrawal form appended to these Terms, or send any unambiguous statement expressing their wish to withdraw to: contact@lex-arbitri.fr.
Products must be returned in perfect condition. Return costs are borne by the consumer. The Seller refunds the sums paid, including standard delivery charges, within fourteen (14) days from the date on which it is informed of the withdrawal decision, in accordance with applicable legal terms.
9.2 Digital content
In accordance with applicable legal provisions, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised where performance has begun with the consumer’s express agreement and their express waiver of their right of withdrawal.
9.3 Legal guarantees
The consumer benefits from the legal guarantee of conformity and the legal guarantee against hidden defects, under the conditions provided for by the French Consumer Code and the Civil Code. These guarantees apply independently of any commercial warranties.
Article 10 – Mediation and dispute resolution (consumers)
In the event of a dispute, the consumer shall first send a written complaint to the Seller at: contact@lex-arbitri.fr.
Failing an amicable resolution, and in accordance with Articles L.612-1 et seq. of the French Consumer Code, the consumer may use, free of charge, the consumer mediator to which the Seller subscribes:
[Name of consumer mediator to be completed]
[Mediator’s postal address]
[Mediator’s website]
Recourse to mediation is free and optional.
The consumer may also use the European Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform set up by the European Commission, accessible at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
Article 11 – Provisions applicable to professionals
Professionals do not benefit from the protective provisions of consumer law. Any claim must be made within seven (7) days following receipt of the products. The Seller’s liability is strictly limited to the amount of the order.
Article 12 – Institutional orders
Institutional orders are deemed to be those originating in particular from:
- universities;
- higher education institutions;
- public or university libraries;
- courts;
- administrative authorities;
- local authorities;
- public or semi-public bodies.
12.1 Specific arrangements
Orders may be placed:
- via administrative purchase order;
- by administrative mandate;
- by bank transfer against invoice.
Any institutional order entails acceptance of these Terms, unless specific contractual provisions are agreed in writing.
12.2 Jurisdiction
Where the order has the character of an administrative contract, any dispute falls within the jurisdiction of the territorially competent French administrative courts. In other cases, the jurisdiction rules set out in Article 15 apply.
12.3 Usage rights – libraries
The acquisition of a digital work by an institution confers a non-exclusive internal usage right. Any reproduction, network availability or wider distribution requires the Seller’s express authorisation.
Article 13 – Intellectual property
The works are protected by copyright. The purchase of a digital work confers a limited, non-exclusive and non-transferable personal or institutional usage right. Any unauthorised reproduction, distribution or exploitation is prohibited.
Article 14 – Personal data
Personal data collected in connection with orders is processed as necessary for the performance of the contract, in accordance with applicable regulations, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the French Data Protection Act.
The customer has the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to and port their data. These rights may be exercised at: contact@lex-arbitri.fr.
The detailed terms of data processing are set out in the website’s Privacy Policy.
Article 15 – Governing law and jurisdiction
15.1 Consumers
These Terms are governed by French law. The consumer may bring proceedings before the competent courts in accordance with the mandatory rules of consumer law.
15.2 Professionals
These Terms are governed by French law. Any dispute falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts within the jurisdiction of the Seller’s registered office.
15.3 Public entities
These Terms are governed by French law. Disputes relating to administrative contracts fall within the jurisdiction of the French administrative courts.
Article 16 – Language and entirety
These Terms are drafted in French. They constitute the entire agreement between the parties. In the event of translation, only the French version shall prevail.