Who are EcoTech Solutions?

Business Description

At EcoTech Solutions, we envision to have a key role in shaping a sustainable future within the IT industry. Specializing in recirculating IT hardware, we proudly serve as the trusted intermediary, connecting environmentally conscious businesses with those seeking high-quality, renewed IT hardware.

EcoTech Solutions actively addresses the shortcomings of the outdated linear economy. We offer a secure avenue for our customers to dispose of their IT hardware in a sustainable manner, taking decisive action on products that are no longer in use. Positioned as a solution to counteract the still pervading throwaway culture in our world, we are committed to create a circular economy for hardware, aiming to minimize waste. As the bridge between you and a renewed life for your IT equipment, EcoTech Solutions ensures a sustainable image and a robust economy. 

We invite you to join us on this transformative journey, where we collectively strive for a brighter, more sustainable future.

Core values 

Excellence - Always striving to improve

Transparency - Honest and clear communication 

Service - Top-tier service

Mission

At EcoTech Solutions, our business is driven by a commitment to a sustainable IT future. As a trusted ITAD partner and broker of IT hardware, we specialize in recirculating IT hardware and serve as the intermediary between environmentally conscious businesses and those seeking high-quality, recirculated IT hardware.

Our mission: 

To minimize electronic waste. We are dedicated to reducing electronic waste by extending the lifecycle of IT hardware through responsible recirculation.

Empower businesses with cost-effective solutions. We want to help organizations ReThink their IT lifecycle with focus on sustainability & total cost of ownership. 

Contribute to a greener, more sustainable world. By striving to be the catalyst towards a circular economy, we aim to have a positive impact in the IT industry.   


Vision

At EcoTech Solutions, we are driven to fulfill our mission by:

Circular Innovation: We strive to continuously innovate and optimize processes that breathe new life into IT hardware, promoting circularity and reducing electronic waste.

Pioneering Sustainability: We are committed to conducting our operations with high environmental standards, prioritizing sustainability in our business.

Empowering Businesses: By serving as a trusted intermediary, we empower businesses to make eco-conscious choices, providing cost-effective solutions while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

Building Lasting Partnerships: We cultivate strong, lasting relationships with our clients, suppliers, and partners, encouraging a collaborative ecosystem that shares our dedication to environmental responsibility.


Guided by innovation, strong partnerships and environmental responsibility, we aim to be a leading force in the IT industry, empowering circularity, sustainability, and positive impact. Through encouraging circular practices, conducting operations with high security & environmental standards, and building lasting partnerships, EcoTech Solutions is dedicated to reshaping the IT landscape for a more sustainable tomorrow.


Christian Østergaard Madsen

Founder & CEO

EcoTech Solutions is founded by CEO, Christian Østergaard Madsen.

Drawing on several years of invaluable experience in the IT world, Christian Østergaard Madsen has build an impressive track record within the circularity of IT hardware.

As the driving force behind EcoTech Solutions, Christian brings a wealth of insights to establish a strong foundation. By enabling a modern and new-thinking approach to IT Asset Disposition and acting as a trusted broker of IT equipment, we want establish EcoTech Solutions as a strong partner to help organizations disposing end-of-life IT equipment and acting as the trusted intermediary of ITAD-companies & brokers. 

We are confident that we can make a difference helping environmentally conscious organisations towards a more sustainable tomorrow. 


Terms & Conditions

The following terms and conditions apply between EcoTech Solutions and the Customer unless agreed to the contrary in writing by the director of EcoTech Solutions.

1. Definitions

In these terms and conditions "ETS" means EcoTech Solutions and "The Customer" means the Customer to whom ETS agrees to supply goods. "Goods" means any equipment or services supplied by ETS. "Contract" means the written agreement (including these Terms & Conditions) made between The Costumer and ETS for the supply of the goods.

2. Contracs

All orders must be in writing and are not binding unless accepted by ETS in writing. No terms or conditions put forward by The Costumer and no representation, warranties, guarantees or other statements not contained in ETS' quotation or acknowledgement of order nor otherwise expressly agreed in writing by ETS and the Costumer shall be binding. All orders are subject to availability of goods and to written acceptance by ETS. Any prior indications by ETS by mail, WhatsApp, telephone, facsimile, or verbally are provisional only, and shall not be considered a final quotation.

No order that has been accepted by ETS can be cancelled or changed by The Customer unless ETS agrees on such cancellation or change in writing. In such an event The Customer shall indemnify ETS in full against all losses, costs and/or damages incurred by The Customer due to the cancellation or change.

3. Quotations & prices

Catalogues, price lists, videos and other advertising or promotional material are only intended to provide an indication as to the price range and dimensions of goods offered by ETS. Any variations in the prices or quotations from the latter shall not be substance for any claim against ETS. Unless previously withdrawn, ETS' quotation is open for acceptance within the period stated therein, or, when no period is stated, within 7 days after the quotations date. Prices are firm for delivery and are exclusive of VAT and any similar and other taxes, duties levies or other like charges arising in connection with the performance of the Contract. All prices are subject to prior sale.

4. Manufacturer's specification

The Customer recognizes that ETS is a distributor of goods and that all goods are refurbished, unless otherwise stated. Although ETS will try to notify The Customer of any variations of which it is aware, The Customer accepts that ETS cannot be accountable for the consequences of any variations made by the manufacturer or because of shortage of supplies.

5. Software products

In accordance with trade practice many manufacturers or suppliers of computer software products and similar goods retain title to the copyright and other intellectual property rights. ETS only transfers such titles as it may have, and no warranties expressed or implied are given as to whether or not the intended use is permitted by the owner of such rights.

6. Delivery

a) Dates and times quoted by ETS for delivery run from the receipt by ETS of a written order or from resolution of technical details whichever is the later. All dates and times quoted are estimates only and any delay in meeting delivery dates will not give rise to a right to cancel the order or to claim damages without ETS' approval.

b) Offers for goods ex-stock are subject to the goods being unsold at the time of The Customer's order or resolution of technical details whichever is the later.

c) Unless specifically included in the quotation, prices do not include delivery and any delivery charges incurred by ETS will be passed on to The Customer.

d) ETS reserves the right to make part deliveries. Any request by The Customer for ETS to delay or split deliveries may result in a stocking charge and any additional costs incurred by ETS being debited to The Customer.

e) The Customer must notify ETS within 2 days of receipt of an incorrect delivery of goods or missing, non-delivered goods. After 2 days ETS shall not be liable for any claims by The Customer for incorrect delivery or missing, non-delivered goods.

f) If the quotation does not state anything else, the delivery shall be seen as EXW
(Ex Works).

7. Payment

a) Payment of goods is to be made in full prior to the goods being dispatched by ETS, unless otherwise agreed, and ETS is entitled to withhold the goods, until payment is received.

b) If The Customer fails to make payment as provided for above, ETS will (in addition to any other remedies) charge and be entitled to be paid by The Customer interest on overdue accounts at the rate of 2% per month or part thereof until payment is received.

c) The payment shall be paid in full without withholding of any kind. Set offs or counterclaims only by ETS' prior approval.

d) All payments must be made in the same currency as stated in the Contract.

8. Force Majeure

ETS shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever suffered by The Customer in the event of cancellation of the agreement to supply goods if the supply of the goods would be illegal, contrary to manufacturer's conditions of sales or the agreement is impossible for ETS to perform for whatever reason.

The Contract shall be suspended, without liability, in the event of circumstances that could not be foreseen or prevented. This includes, but is not limited to, Acts of God, war, armed conflict or terrorist attack, riot, fire, explosion, accident, flood, sabotage, or labor trouble, strike, lockout or injunction, plagues, epidemics or pandemics.

ETS shall have no obligation to supply hardware or software in the absence of government permits or fulfilment of statutory conditions of exemption from such permits within the framework of import and export control. In particular, according to the regulations applicable in the United States, the European Union and the jurisdiction in which ETS has its' registered office or from which components of the goods are supplied, and the underlying circumstances could not be foreseen by ETS and are outside of ETS' sphere of influence.

In the event of revocation of issued government permits or in the event of a change in the applicable statutory import and export control regulations such that ETS is prevented from fulfilling the Contract, ETS is discharged from the contractual obligation without any liability from The Customer.

9. Insolvency

In the event that The Customer is declared insolvent or compounds with its creditors or has distress levied against its goods or assets, or in the case of a limited Company compounds with its creditors, or has distress levied against its goods, assets or is wound up or has a receiver appointed for whatever reason, ETS shall have the right to suspend deliveries until payment has been made for goods already supplied and for all outstanding orders.

In the event of insolvency, ETS has the right to cancel the Contract, and claim the amount owed due to the Contract to the estate which the insolvency will gather.

10. Ownerships & risk

a) Risk in the goods shall pass to The Customer at the time of delivery to or collection by The Customer or its agent whichever is the earlier.

b) Retention of ownership: ETS keeps full ownership of all supplied goods, unless otherwise agreed, until the purchase price, including interest, any costs and any other outstanding accounts between ETS and The Customer have been settled.

c) Unless otherwise agreed, Risk of loss or damage to the goods shall pass to The Customer EXW (Ex Works) upon delivery, as written above, and The Customer shall be responsible for insurance of the goods after the risk has passed.

11. Claims against ETS

The Customer recognizes that ETS is not the manufacturer of the goods supplied. ETS will pass on to The Customer all (if any) unexpired warranties it receives from the manufacturer(s). ETS shall not be liable for indirect loss, including loss on operations, interruption of operations, loss of profits, related costs/expenses, etc., as a result of a notice of non-conformity, delay, etc. Any claim made by The Customer in relation to the shipment or claims derived from the present delivery agreement, including claims relating to non-conformity or delay, etc., shall not exceed the purchase price of the goods. ETS shall be liable to The Costumer, only for damages caused with intent or gross negligence. ETS shall be liable for each fault of its personnel causing damage when the event is a breach of material contractual obligations.

12. Returns

All goods shall be deemed accepted unless rejected within 2 days of delivery or collection of the goods. Notice of rejection must be delivered in writing to ETS giving detailed reasons for rejection. Unless otherwise agreed a 30% restocking fee of the value of the goods will be deducted for returning regular stocking items. Non-regular stocking items are not subject to return.

13. Returns procedure

If The Customer is entitled to return goods to ETS, The Customer shall:

a) Notify ETS in writing and ensure that ETS has received the notification of its desire to return the goods together with the reason for the return.

b) Obtain from ETS a designated return label which will contain an identification number and which shall be affixed by The Customer to the packaging in a prominent position. This procedure is solely for administrative convenience and the issue of a return label shall not be taken as an admission of any fault in relation to the goods being returned. No goods shall be returned without ETS' prior approval.

c) Goods will only be accepted returned to ETS if securely packed in the original packaging or equivalent to which the goods were delivered.

14. Hardship

If there has been a substantial change in business, monetary, or commercial conditions beyond ETS' control at any time prior to the performance of the Contract, and this leads to the Contract will become excessively onerous for ETS, ETS may notify The Customer that it wishes to meet and review the conditions of the Contract in the light of the changed conditions. The Customer shall meet with ETS to discuss and to negotiate alternative contractual terms in good faith which reasonably relieve ETS from such hardship. If no agreement on a mitigation of the events is reached within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of ETS' request for such meeting, ETS shall be entitled to terminate the Contract. Such termination shall not be considered a breach of contract and any liability is excluded.

15. Export requirements

a) The Customer is advised that the goods may be subject to U.S. government or EU export regulations and where these apply it is The Customer's sole responsibility to obtain authorization from the U.S. government or the EU before re-exporting the goods from the country of purchase. The Customer warrants that it will not export, re-export, or otherwise distribute Goods, or any direct products thereof, in violation of any dual use restrictions and export control laws or regulations of the U.S., the EU or any EU/EFTA member state. This includes that The Customer will not export or re-export, directly or indirectly, any Goods to embargoed countries or resell any Goods to companies or individuals restricted from purchasing such Goods, including those listed on the Sanctioned Parties List published by the U.S. Government and similar lists issued by the EU or EU/EFTA countries. Further, The Customer will not resell, export or re-export any Goods with knowledge that the Goods will be used in the design, development, production, or use of chemical, biological, nuclear, or ballistic weapons, or in a facility engaged in such activities, unless the Buyer has obtained prior approval from the U.S. Government, the EU or the competent EU/EFTA member state's government agency.

b) Where the goods are destined, directly or indirectly, for a non-Danish location or where The Customer is stated not to be a Danish resident, The Customer will be solely responsible for all bank charges, fees, agency fees, commission and interest on overdue payments in respect of all drafts, cheques, bills of exchange, letters of credit or credit transfers and no deduction whatsoever in respect thereof may be made from any payment to ETS or to its order.

c) The Customer shall also ensure that the equipment is fit and suitable for import and use in the country or countries of importation and that equipment and relevant documentation comply with all necessary governmental or other official regulation, safety requirements, specifications or requirements whatsoever, including certificates of origin.

d) The Customer agrees that all applicable import, export control and sanctions laws, regulations, orders and requirements, as they may be amended from time to time including without those of the United States of America, the European Union and the jurisdictions in which ETS and the Costumer are established, will apply to the usage of the goods.

16. General

If and to the extent that any provision or any part of ETS' standard terms & conditions are illegal, void, or unenforceable for any reason, then such provisions or part therefore (as the case may be) shall be deemed to be severable from the remaining provisions or parts of the relevant provisions, as the case may be all, of which remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Failure by ETS to exercise or enforce any rights under these terms and conditions shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such right, nor to be a bar to the exercise or enforcement thereof at any time or times thereafter.

Except to the extent required by law, or by request of a competent government entity, agency, court or tribunal thereof, or as otherwise necessary to comply with governmental requirements, the terms and conditions of the Contract may not be disclosed to third parties other than to affiliates who agree to be bound by the same confidentiality provisions. ETS may disclose to a third-party terms and conditions of the Contract for the purposes of performing the Contract.

17. Law

The Contract shall be deemed to have been made in Denmark and shall be governed in all respect by Danish law and all disputes, differences or questions at any time arising between the parties as to the construction, validity and performance of the Contract or as to any matters arising out of the Contract or in any way connected with it shall be determined by the Danish Courts of law to whose jurisdiction ETS and The Customer hereby submit.