Describes what is customary in the market for sales and customer support.
Beninese clients may expect maintenance services to be included in the purchase price of durable goods.  Sellers should clarify this point with clients, and may wish to factor customer service support into the purchase price or negotiate an after-sale support agreement at the time of purchase.

 

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