Opposability of general terms and conditions

The opposability of general terms and conditions means that a party may legally invoke them against its contractual counterpart. In other words, once the conditions have been validly communicated or accepted within the contractual relationship, they become binding and enforceable between the parties.

Updated: 26/02/2026

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