Starbucks Emea Ltd pays suppliers in 45 days on average — right on its stated terms

Standard payment terms

"Payment: Payment terms are net 45 days unless otherwise agreed between Starbucks and Seller. Payment date is when payment is mailed or otherwise tendered. Acceptance of payment by Seller constitutes a release of Starbucks from liability related to the invoiced Goods. Starbucks may offset refunds or reductions from one Order with Seller against obligations under other Orders. Seller agrees to refund any overpayments immediately upon discovery. The Seller will issue VAT invoices in respect of the sums payable by Starbucks prior to the relevant payment date. Unless otherwise stated in the Order the price of the Goods and payment shall be in Euro. If the Order stipulates a different currency, payment will be in Euro, applying the spot exchange rate quoted by HSBC Bank plc at 5pm on the busi

Dispute resolution

"Starbucks typically seeks to work closely with its suppliers to reach a cordial settlement of any disputes, in the spirit of long-term partnership Infringement: Starbucks reserves the right to return any Goods and terminate the Agreement for default where a claim is made that Starbucks’ sale or use of the Goods infringes any alleged patent, design, trade name, trademark, copyright or other intellectual property right of a third party. Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, Starbucks and Customers against any and all liability, loss or expense, including costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, by reason of any design, patent, trade name, trademark, copyright or unfair competition claim now existing or hereafter asserted with respect to any Goods Non-Compliance: Starbucks is