Preface – This post is part of the SAP Ariba series.

Introduction

As we know that SAP Ariba connects buyers and suppliers on a single platform, Ariba has set some terms applicable for the use of online services by buyers and suppliers of goods and services. In this article we will explore more about SAP Ariba – Buyers and Supplier Terms.

Terms of Use – Suppliers

As a supplier in Ariba Network, if you choose any of the online services provided by Ariba, your use of the services will be subject to both the General Terms as well as the Solution Terms of the online services.

For details related to Terms of Use for suppliers, navigate to below link:

https://service.ariba.com/Authenticator.aw/ad/termsCenter?tou=supplier

Term of Use – Buyers

As a buyer in Ariba Discovery services, your use of the services will be subject to both the General Terms as well as the Solution Terms of the online services but if you disagree with terms of services, Ariba Discovery feature is not allowed to use. In general terms, we can also say that the “solution terms” of services are only applicable to the Buyers accessing the Ariba Discovery site.

For details related to Terms of Use for buyers, navigate to below link:

https://service.ariba.com/Authenticator.aw/ad/termsCenter?tou=marketplace

Apart from SAP Ariba – Buyers and Supplier Terms, Ariba also provides various online services to users which also has some Terms and Policies applicable to it. Below are some Terms and Policies for the services provided by Ariba:

TERMS AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES

• Long-Term document Archiving: These terms are only applicable to suppliers who use the Long Term Document Archiving feature in Ariba .
• Dynamic Discounting Credit Memos: These terms are only applicable to suppliers who request early payments in countries that require credit memos for dynamic discounting.
• Country Coverage: This provides the list of supported counties issuing invoices, their retention period, physical archiving storage location, and their archive provider.

TERMS AND POLICIES FOR PAYMENTS

• Ariba Pay: In addition to the Terms of Use for suppliers, Ariba Payable terms and policies are also applicable for suppliers.
• Supply Chain Financing: In addition to the Terms of Use for suppliers, Supply Chain Financing services terms and policies are also applicable for suppliers.

TERMS AND POLICIES FOR OPTIONAL SERVICES

• Cloud Integration Gateway: These services are only applicable to suppliers that utilize the Cloud Integration Gateway services as activated from Ariba Network. The activation of services serves as the consent of the terms of Cloud Integration Gateway Services.
• Master Content Services: These services are only applicable to suppliers that utilize the services as activated from Ariba Network. The activation of services serves as the consent of the terms of Master Content Services.

The detailed description of the Terms and Policies of the above-mentioned services provided by Ariba is provided in the below-mentioned link:

https://service.ariba.com/Authenticator.aw/ad/termsCenter