Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: May 2026 — Legally Binding Agreement

1. Definitions & Interpretation

In these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:

• "Company", "we", "us", "our" — Continental Harvest Co., its subsidiaries, affiliates, and authorized representatives.
• "You", "your", "Client", "Buyer" — Any individual or entity accessing this website or engaging in transactions with the Company.
• "Services" — Commodity sourcing, trading, logistics, and all related activities offered by the Company.
• "Website" — continentalharvest.com and all associated subdomains.
• "Contract" — Any agreement for the sale and purchase of commodities between the Company and the Client.
• "Incoterms" — International Commercial Terms as published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), latest edition.

2. Legal Entity & Registration

Continental Harvest Co. operates through the following registered entities:

3. Website Use & Intellectual Property

3.1 Permitted Use

You may access and view this website for your own internal business purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

3.2 Intellectual Property

All content on this website including text, graphics, logos, price data, code, and design elements is the exclusive intellectual property of Continental Harvest Co. or used under license. All rights reserved.

3.3 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to: (a) use the website for any unlawful purpose; (b) scrape, mine, or extract data via automated means; (c) attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems; (d) transmit viruses or malicious code.

4. Price Data Disclaimer

5. Commodity Trading Terms

5.1 Contract Formation

No binding contract exists until both parties have signed a written sales and purchase agreement specifying product, quantity, quality specifications, price, delivery terms, and payment conditions. Electronic communications including emails and SMS messages may constitute evidence of contractual intent but do not alone form a binding contract.

5.2 Product Specifications

All products are sold based on mutually agreed specifications detailed in the contract. Samples provided are representative only and not binding unless explicitly stated.

5.3 Incoterms

All deliveries shall be governed by Incoterms as specified in the contract. Risk and title transfer according to the agreed Incoterm. Unless otherwise stated, our default terms are FOB and CIF.

6. Payment & Delivery

6.1 Payment Terms

Payment terms are negotiated per transaction and specified in the contract. Standard terms include: Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight, Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) against documents, or advance payment as agreed. All payments must be made in the currency specified in the contract.

6.2 Delivery

Delivery schedules are estimates only. The Company shall not be liable for delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control. Time is not of the essence unless expressly agreed in writing.

7. Limitation of Liability

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Continental Harvest Co., its directors, officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your breach of these terms, misuse of the website, or violation of any applicable law.

9. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations due to events beyond their reasonable control including but not limited to: acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemic, natural disasters, government sanctions, port closures, shipping disruptions, refinery outages, or supply chain failures. The affected party must notify the other within 48 hours.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Negotiation

Parties shall attempt to resolve disputes amicably through good faith negotiations within 30 days of written notice.

11.2 Arbitration

If negotiation fails, disputes shall be referred to arbitration under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). The seat of arbitration shall be London, England. The arbitration shall be conducted in English. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

11.3 Commodity-Specific Arbitration

For disputes specifically related to petroleum products, the parties may agree to refer the matter to the arbitration rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) or the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA).

12. Miscellaneous Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms together with any contract, Privacy Policy, and written agreements between the parties constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior understandings.

12.2 Severability

If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.3 No Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor entity.

12.5 Third-Party Rights

No person other than the parties to these terms shall have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

12.6 Amendments

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting on this website. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12.7 Communication

For contractual purposes, all official communications including quotes, confirmations, and notices should be directed to info@continentalharvest.co. Our telephone line (+1 202 995 3053) is configured for SMS/text correspondence only to maintain documented records.

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.