General Terms and Conditions
S.O.C. Catering UG (limited liability)
1. Scope of Application
These General Terms and Conditions apply to all services and deliveries provided by S.O.C. Catering UG (limited liability) (hereinafter referred to as the “Caterer”) in connection with catering, event, and food service operations.
Any deviating or supplementary terms of the client shall only become part of the contract if expressly confirmed in writing by the Caterer.
2. Provider
S.O.C. Catering UG (limited liability)
Praunheimer Landstraße 32
60488 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Register Court: Frankfurt am Main Local Court
Commercial Register: HRB 133929
VAT ID: DE367195877
Tax Number: 014 243 50672
Managing Director:
Kyoung-Min Lee
3. Conclusion of Contract
A contract shall be deemed concluded upon:
written acceptance of the quotation by the client
written order confirmation by the Caterer
or the execution of the agreed services
All quotations are subject to change and non-binding unless expressly stated otherwise.
4. Scope of Services
The scope of services shall be determined by the respective quotation or order confirmation.
The Caterer reserves the right to substitute individual items with equivalent alternatives in the event of unavailability.
Any amendments or additions to agreed services must be confirmed in writing.
5. Minimum Order Quantity
Catering services are generally offered for a minimum of 15 persons, unless otherwise agreed.
6. Number of Participants
The final number of participants must be communicated to the Caterer no later than 7 days prior to the event.
This number shall form the basis for invoicing.
Any short-notice increase in participant numbers will be charged additionally based on actual costs incurred.
7. Prices
Unless otherwise stated, all prices are exclusive of statutory VAT.
Pricing may vary depending on, in particular:
number of participants
duration of the event
event location
scope of services
additional services requested
Individual quotations may differ from standard pricing.
8. Payment Terms
For events, the following payment terms shall generally apply:
50% deposit upon booking or no later than 14 days prior to the event
remaining balance payable after completion of the event
Unless otherwise agreed, payment is due within 7 days of invoice issuance.
Accepted payment methods include:
bank transfer / invoice
card payment
cash payment
Different payment terms may be agreed for public sector or institutional clients.
9. Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing.
The following cancellation terms apply:
up to 14 days prior to the event: free of charge
up to 7 days prior to the event: 50% of the agreed services
less than 7 days prior to the event: 100% of the agreed services
Costs already incurred or special orders may be charged additionally.
10. Event Location and Organisation
The organiser is generally responsible for the organisation of the event.
Unless otherwise agreed:
setup and dismantling within the event premises shall be the responsibility of the organiser
all necessary permits must be obtained by the organiser
Deliveries to alternative buildings or venues may incur additional charges.
11. Delivery
Deliveries may be made to alternative buildings or event locations.
Additional delivery charges may apply depending on distance, effort, and logistical requirements.
12. Equipment and Rental Items
All items provided by the Caterer (e.g. crockery, glassware, cutlery, equipment, or decoration) remain the property of the Caterer.
The client shall be liable for:
loss
damage
improper use
Missing or damaged items will be charged at replacement value.
13. Food and Liability
The Caterer assumes no liability for food taken away by the client or guests after the event.
Upon handover, responsibility for storage and consumption lies with the client.
14. Liability
The Caterer shall only be liable for damages resulting from intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
No liability shall be accepted for indirect damages, consequential losses, or loss of profit.
Liability for personal injury remains unaffected.
15. Force Majeure
In the event of force majeure (e.g. natural disasters, official orders, strikes), the Caterer shall be entitled to withdraw from the contract.
Services already rendered must be paid for accordingly.
16. Data Protection
Personal data will be processed exclusively for the purpose of performing the contractual relationship.
Further information can be found in our Privacy Policy on our website.
17. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
To the extent permitted by law, the place of jurisdiction shall be the registered office of S.O.C. Catering UG (limited liability).
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.