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Sales Terms
Effective date: June 14, 2026 — v1.1
This document is legally binding in French only, as required by French law. This English translation is provided for information purposes. For questions, contact support@scell.io.
Preamble
These Terms of Sale (hereinafter the "Terms") apply to all service agreements concluded between:
The Provider: QR Communication SAS Simplified joint-stock company with a share capital of EUR 5,000 Paris Trade and Companies Register 940 163 496 Intra-EU VAT: FR43940163496 Registered office: 23 rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris, France Legal representative: Joëlle Azogui, President Email: contact@qrcommunication.com Phone: +33 1 88 83 34 51
And the Client: Any individual or legal entity acting in a professional capacity wishing to use the services offered by the Scell.io platform.
These Terms prevail over any other document of the Client.
Article 1 - Definitions
- Provider: QR Communication SAS, publisher of the Scell.io platform
- Client: any individual or legal entity acting professionally and using the Services
- Services: electronic invoicing and electronic signature services offered via the Scell.io API
- Credits: prepaid units of value enabling use of the Services
- API: the programming interface enabling access to the Services
Article 2 - Purpose
The purpose of these Terms is to define the conditions of sale of the Services offered by the Provider to the Client via the Scell.io platform.
Article 3 - Services offered
3.1 Electronic invoicing
The Provider offers a service for generating and validating electronic invoices compliant with the standards:
- Factur-X (Franco-German standard based on PDF/A-3)
- UBL (Universal Business Language)
- CII (Cross Industry Invoice)
This service includes:
- Generation of invoices in the formats listed
- Compliance validation
- Legal archiving (10 years)
- Transmission to partner dematerialization platforms
3.2 Simple electronic signature (EU-SES)
The Provider offers a simple electronic signature service compliant with the European eIDAS regulation (EU) 910/2014. This service includes:
- Creating signature requests
- Sending invitations to signatories (email and/or SMS)
- Collecting signatures
- Generating the evidence file
- Archiving signed documents
Important: The simple electronic signature (EU-SES) does not have the same legal value as an advanced or qualified electronic signature. It is suited to low legal-risk documents.
Article 4 - Pricing
4.1 Pricing model
The Services are billed on a usage basis under the prepaid model (credits purchased in advance).
4.2 Current prices (excl. VAT)
| Service | Unit price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Electronic invoice (Factur-X/UBL/CII) | EUR 0.04 |
| Simple electronic signature (EU-SES) | EUR 1.20 |
Indicative prices; see your client area for current prices.
4.3 Additional fees
- Storage and archiving: included in the service price
- Technical support: included
- Access to the API and documentation: free
4.4 Price changes
Prices may be changed by the Provider. Any price change will be communicated to the Client with 30 days' notice. Credits already purchased retain their initial value.
Article 5 - Purchasing credits
5.1 Credit packs
Credits may be purchased in packs or by free amount:
| Pack | Amount excl. VAT | Credits included |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | EUR 50 | EUR 50 of credits — approximately 1,250 invoices, no bonus |
| Pro | EUR 200 | EUR 210 of credits (+5% bonus) — approximately 5,250 invoices |
| Business | EUR 500 | EUR 540 of credits (+8% bonus) — approximately 13,500 invoices |
| Enterprise | EUR 1,000 | EUR 1,100 of credits (+10% bonus) — approximately 27,500 invoices |
5.2 Credit validity
Credits are valid for 12 months from their purchase date. After this period, unused credits expire and cannot be refunded.
5.3 Non-refund
Unless otherwise provided in a specific contract, purchased credits are non-refundable.
Article 6 - Payment terms
6.1 Accepted payment methods
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Bank transfer (for orders over EUR 500 excl. VAT)
- SEPA direct debit (on request, for Enterprise clients)
6.2 Payment security
Bank card payments are secured by our payment provider Stripe, certified PCI-DSS level 1.
6.3 VAT
The applicable VAT is 20% (rate in force in mainland France). A professional Client located in another EU member state and holding a valid intra-EU VAT number will be billed excl. VAT (reverse charge).
6.4 Invoicing
An invoice is automatically issued for each credit purchase. It is available in the client area and sent by email. Invoices comply with the Factur-X format.
Article 7 - Service delivery
7.1 Provision
The Services are made available immediately after payment validation and Account creation.
7.2 API access
API access is available 24/7, subject to maintenance operations.
7.3 Service levels (SLA)
| Indicator | Target |
|---|---|
| Monthly availability | 99.5% |
| API response time (p95) | < 2 seconds |
| Critical incident resolution time | < 4 hours |
In the event of an SLA breach, the Client may request compensation credits in proportion to the unavailability.
Article 8 - Right of withdrawal
8.1 Exclusion of the right of withdrawal
In accordance with Article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- Service contracts fully performed before the end of the withdrawal period
- Contracts for the supply of digital content not provided on a tangible medium where performance has begun with the consumer's prior consent
8.2 Explicit consent
When purchasing credits, the Client expressly acknowledges:
- That performance of the service may begin immediately
- That they waive their right of withdrawal once the service has been used
Article 9 - Warranties
9.1 Compliance warranty
The Provider warrants that the Services comply:
- With the announced technical standards (Factur-X, UBL, CII, eIDAS)
- With applicable French and European regulations
- With ISCA certification (Trust and Archiving Services Infrastructure)
9.2 Availability warranty
The Provider undertakes to maintain availability of the Services in accordance with the SLA defined in Article 7.3.
9.3 Warranty exclusion
The Provider does not warrant:
- Suitability of the Services for an unintended particular use
- Compatibility with all of the Client's systems
- The complete absence of bugs or errors
Article 10 - Liability
10.1 Provider liability
The Provider is liable for direct damages caused by a breach of its contractual obligations, up to the amount of sums paid by the Client over the last 12 months.
10.2 Exclusion of liability
The Provider may not be held liable for:
- Indirect damages (loss of revenue, data loss, reputational harm, etc.)
- Damages resulting from a force majeure event
- Damages related to non-compliant use of the Services
- The content of documents processed by the Client
10.3 Force majeure
Force majeure events are unforeseeable, irresistible events beyond the control of the parties, such as: natural disasters, pandemics, wars, strikes, telecommunications network failures.
Article 11 - Archiving and retention
11.1 Retention period
The Provider archives the documents processed for the following periods:
- Electronic invoices: 10 years (in accordance with Article L123-22 of the French Commercial Code)
- Signed documents: 10 years or a specific period provided in the contract
11.2 Document integrity
Archiving guarantees the integrity and legibility of documents throughout the retention period.
11.3 Data return
In the event of termination, the Client has 30 days to export their data. After this period, data may be deleted (subject to legal retention obligations).
Article 12 - Intellectual property
12.1 Provider's rights
The Platform, its source code, documentation and all components remain the exclusive property of the Provider.
12.2 Client's rights
The Client retains full ownership of the documents they process via the Services.
12.3 License of use
The Provider grants the Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license of use, limited to the term of the contract, for use of the Services.
Article 13 - Confidentiality
13.1 Confidentiality undertaking
Each party undertakes to keep confidential the other party's information of which it may become aware in the course of performing the contract.
13.2 Data protection
The processing of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at: https://scell.io/confidentialite
Article 14 - Termination
14.1 Termination by the Client
The Client may terminate their Account at any time from their client area, without notice or penalty.
14.2 Termination by the Provider
The Provider may terminate the Client's Account in the event of:
- Breach of the Terms of Use or Terms of Sale
- Fraudulent or unlawful activity
- Non-payment
A 15-day notice period will be observed, except in the event of serious breach.
14.3 Effects of termination
Termination results in:
- The end of access to the Services
- No return of unused credits (unless otherwise agreed)
- Retention of data in accordance with Article 11
Article 15 - Governing law and disputes
15.1 Governing law
These Terms are governed by French law.
15.2 Mediation
In the event of a dispute, the Client may use the consumer mediator free of charge.
15.3 Competent jurisdiction
Failing amicable resolution within 30 days, any dispute relating to the interpretation or performance of these Terms will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris.
Article 16 - Miscellaneous
16.1 Entire agreement
These Terms, together with the Terms of Use, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
16.2 Amendment
The Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms. Amendments will be notified to Clients with 30 days' notice.
16.3 Severability
The nullity of one clause does not affect the validity of the other clauses.
Article 17 - Contact
For any question relating to these Terms:
QR Communication SAS Email: support@scell.io Phone: +33 1 88 83 34 51 Address: 23 rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris, France
Article 18 - International invoicing
18.1 Support for non-French parties
The electronic invoicing Services support transactions involving parties established outside France. The Factur-X, UBL and CII formats comply with the European standard EN 16931 and allow invoices to be issued in an international context.
18.2 Client responsibility
The Client is responsible for the compliance of their invoices with the tax and accounting regulations applicable in the relevant jurisdictions. The Provider supplies the technical generation and validation tools compliant with European standards.