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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 4: Advertising order contract

Article L132-31

In the case of a commissioned work used for advertising, the contract between the producer and the author entails, unless there is a clause to the contrary, the transfer to the producer of the rights…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: After-sales services

Article L217-25

The provision of after-sales service within the meaning of this chapter means any service relating to the goods sold performed by the seller which is not covered by the legal guarantee and is not prov…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: After-sales services

Article L217-26

Where flat-rate repairs are offered, the seller shall inform the consumer in writing or on a durable medium, at the latest when the contract is concluded, where applicable, of the origin of the breakd…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: After-sales services

Article L217-27

The provisions of this section also apply to the producer and to professionals, other than the seller, when they offer after-sales services.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: General Meeting

Article L214-103

…ne if necessary.Each shareholder has a number of votes proportional to his share of the share capital. Decisions are taken by a majority of the votes held by the shareholders present or represented. O…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: General Meeting

Article L214-106

Any agreement entered into between the Company and the management company, or any of the latter's partners, shall be approved by the General Meeting of the Company's partners, on the basis of the repo…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: General Meeting

Article L214-108

Minutes and an attendance sheet are drawn up for each meeting, to which must be attached the powers of attorney given to each proxy. The procedures for drawing up these documents are determined by dec…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: General Meeting

Article L214-107

Apart from the cases in which a general meeting must be convened as provided for in this sub-paragraph, the Articles of Association may provide for certain decisions to be taken by means of a written…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: General Meeting

Article L214-104

…vote, the shareholder must choose a proxy who agrees to vote in the manner indicated by the principal.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: General Meeting

Article L214-105

Any member may vote by post, using a form, the details of which are set by order of the Minister for the Economy. Clauses to the contrary in the Articles of Association are deemed unwritten.For the pu…

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