Terms & Conditions
Terms applicable to Kalicertif services and products.
Last updated: February 15, 2026
1. Purpose
These Terms and Conditions of Sale (hereinafter "Terms") govern all relations between Kalicertif SAS, publisher of the Kalicertif platform, and its users (hereinafter "the Client").
Kalicertif provides blockchain-based digital certification services, including certificates of authenticity, NFC chips, and traceability solutions for businesses.
2. Definitions
In these Terms, the following terms shall have the meanings set out below:
- Platform: the kalicertif.fr website and the Kalicertif application enabling the creation, management, and verification of blockchain certificates.
- Creator: any natural or legal person using the Platform to certify a work, product, or document.
- Certificate: an immutable record on the blockchain attesting to the authenticity, provenance, and ownership history of a certified asset.
- Encrypted NFC Chip: a physical electronic component, encrypted and pre-programmed, affixed to an asset to enable verification by smartphone scan.
- Royalties: a percentage of the resale price of a certified asset, automatically paid to the Creator via smart contract on each subsequent transaction.
- Unikium Blockchain: proprietary blockchain infrastructure developed by Unikium, built on Avalanche technology, used for recording Certificates.
- Reseller Partner: a gallery, marketplace, or any professional approved by Kalicertif to market the Platform's services to Creators.
- RoyaltyLink: a unique sales link generated by the Platform enabling the Creator to sell their asset with automatic activation of royalties on future resales.
3. Seller Identification
- Company: Kalicertif SAS
- Registered Office: 6 B Rue du Bas Village, 35510 Cesson-Sévigné
- SIREN: 929 978 393
- SIRET: 929 978 393 00023
- RCS: Rennes
- EU VAT Number: FR45929978393
- Email: contact@kalicertif.com
- Publication Director: The President of Kalicertif SAS
- Hosting Provider: OVHcloud, 2 rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France
4. Services and Pricing
4.1 Free KALIS Plan (Creators)
- Unlimited blockchain certification: €0
- First sale via the Platform: Kalicertif charges a 5% commission on the sale price
- Subsequent resales: the Creator receives 5% Royalties; Kalicertif charges a 2.5% platform fee. Total deducted from the price: 7.5%
4.2 Encrypted NFC Chip
- KALIS NFC Solo: €19.90 excl. VAT / chip
- Creator Pack: €79.90 excl. VAT for 5 chips (i.e. €15.98/chip)
- Gallery Pack: €249 excl. VAT for 20 chips (i.e. €12.45/chip)
- Includes: encrypted NFC chip + associated QR code
- Shipping within 5 business days
4.3 Document Subscriptions
- Standard: €40 excl. VAT/month — 50 certified documents/month, integrated QR code, blockchain timestamping, public verification page
- Pro: €149 excl. VAT/month — 300 certified documents/month, all Standard features included, REST API integration, white-label, advanced export & analytics, priority support
4.4 Business Plans (Industry & DPP)
- Starter: €1,490 excl. VAT/year — 1,000 certificates/year, REST API, CSV import, DPP compliance
- Business: €3,490 excl. VAT/year — 5,000 certificates/year, REST API, bulk CSV import, DPP compliance, multi-user access, dedicated support, 99.9% SLA
- Enterprise: custom quote — unlimited volume, custom ERP/WMS integration, dedicated account manager, custom SLA
All prices are quoted exclusive of tax. Applicable VAT will be added at the time of payment.
5. Orders and Payment
Payment is secured by Stripe. Accepted payment methods are: Visa, Mastercard, American Express.
Subscriptions are automatically renewed at each billing cycle. The Client may cancel at any time from their account dashboard or by contacting support.
6. Right of Withdrawal
In accordance with Article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code (Code de la consommation), the right of withdrawal does not apply to blockchain certification services once their execution has commenced with the Client's agreement.
For unused NFC chips, the Client has a 14-day period from receipt to exercise their right of withdrawal. Return shipping costs are borne by the Client.
7. Legal Warranties
7.1 Legal Warranty of Conformity
In accordance with Articles L217-3 et seq. of the French Consumer Code, the Client benefits from the legal warranty of conformity for encrypted NFC chips (physical goods) for a period of 2 years from delivery.
In the event of a conformity defect identified within 2 years of delivery, the Client may choose between repair or replacement of the goods. If neither solution is possible, the Client may obtain a price reduction or contract termination.
7.2 Warranty Against Hidden Defects
In accordance with Articles 1641 to 1649 of the French Civil Code (Code civil), the Client benefits from the warranty against hidden defects. If a hidden defect rendering the NFC chip unfit for its intended use is discovered, the Client may choose between returning the goods and obtaining a refund, or retaining the goods and receiving a partial refund, within 2 years of discovering the defect.
8. Client Obligations
- Provide accurate information during the certification process
- Not use the Platform to certify counterfeit or unlawful products
- Respect the intellectual property rights of third parties
- Comply with the Platform's terms of use
9. Kalicertif Obligations
- Ensure Platform availability (99.9% SLA for Premium plans)
- Guarantee the integrity and permanence of blockchain Certificates
- Protect personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- Provide technical support within the announced timeframes
10. Royalties & Commissions — Artist Protection
10.1 Fundamental Principles
The 5% Royalties on each resale of a certified work belong exclusively and irrevocably to the Creator. This right is embedded in the blockchain smart contract at the time of certification and cannot be modified, reduced, conditioned, or removed by any party, including Kalicertif.
10.2 Fee Separation
- Creator Royalties: 5% — paid directly to the Creator on each resale, without any intermediary or deduction by Kalicertif
- Kalicertif Platform Fee: 2.5% — charged separately in addition to the Royalties
Kalicertif does not collect any commission, deduction, or withholding from the Creator's Royalties. The platform fees (2.5%) are separate and are added on top of the Royalties.
10.3 Prohibited Practices
It is strictly prohibited for any person, Reseller Partner, or entity to:
- Divert, reduce, condition, or withhold Royalties owed to a Creator
- Impose additional fees that would effectively reduce the net amount of Royalties
- Modify the Royalty smart contract parameters after certification
- Make access to the Free KALIS plan conditional on terms not set out in these Terms
11. Partner Programme
11.1 General Partner Terms
Approved Reseller Partners (galleries, resellers, marketplaces) may market Kalicertif services subject to strict compliance with these Terms.
11.2 Commission Cap
- The maximum commission a Reseller Partner may charge is 20% of the sale price
- This commission is deducted from the sale price and may under no circumstances be taken from the Creator's Royalties
11.3 Partner Obligations
- Clearly inform Creators that the Free KALIS plan is available at €0, with no conditions
- Never present a paid service as the only available option
- Pass on Royalties to Creators in full, without withholding or unjustified delay
- Transparently display their commission and applicable fees
11.4 Sanctions
Any breach of the obligations set out in this article shall result in:
- Immediate termination of the partnership, without notice or compensation
- Permanent ban from the Kalicertif Platform
- Notification to all affected Creators of the identified breach
- Where applicable, legal action to recover damages suffered by Creators
12. Certificate Permanence
12.1 Guaranteed Permanence
Blockchain Certificates created via Kalicertif are permanent and independent of the company's existence. They remain verifiable on the public blockchain, regardless of any events affecting Kalicertif SAS.
12.2 Commitments in the Event of Cessation of Activity
In the event of cessation of activity of Kalicertif SAS, the company commits to:
- Notify all users with a minimum 90-day notice period
- Release as open source the Certificate verification tools, enabling anyone to independently verify the authenticity of a Certificate
- Provide each user with a complete export of their Certificates and associated data
- Maintain read access to Certificates for the entire duration of the notice period
13. Intellectual Property
The Kalicertif Platform, its source code, design, and content are the exclusive property of Kalicertif SAS. The Client retains full intellectual property rights over their certified works and documents.
14. Liability
Kalicertif provides a blockchain certification and traceability service. Kalicertif shall not be held liable for:
- The accuracy of information provided by the Client
- Fraudulent use of the Platform by third parties
- Commercial decisions made on the basis of Certificates
15. Termination
The Client may terminate their subscription at any time. Termination takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Certificates already created remain valid and accessible on the blockchain.
Kalicertif reserves the right to suspend or terminate an account in the event of a breach of these Terms.
16. Applicable Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by French law.
16.1 Mediation
In accordance with Articles L611-1 et seq. and L616-1 of the French Consumer Code, consumer Clients may use a consumer mediator free of charge in the event of an unresolved dispute. Kalicertif has designated the following mediator:
- Mediator: Médiation-Net (CMAP)
- Website: www.mediateur-conso.cmap.fr
- Address: CMAP — 39 avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 75008 Paris
The Client may also use the European online dispute resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
16.2 Jurisdiction
For consumer Clients: in accordance with Article R631-3 of the French Consumer Code, the competent court is that of the defendant's place of residence or, at the claimant's choice, the place of actual delivery of the goods or performance of the service.
For professional Clients: any dispute shall be brought before the competent courts of Rennes, the registered office of Kalicertif SAS.