Email Order

Email Order refers to a purchase order sent by the buyer to the seller via email. It is a common informal order form in international trade. Usage scenarios: suitable for regular customers, small transactions, or urgent replenishment, where both parties have established trust and reached consensus on product specifications, prices, payment methods, etc. Precautions: 1. Email orders have weak legal effect and are easily tampered with. It is recommended that the seller reply with an Order Confirmation upon receipt and require the other party to sign and return it; 2. Key terms such as order number, product name, quantity, unit price, total price, delivery date, payment method, and packaging requirements should be clearly stated; 3. Keep complete email correspondence as evidence to prevent disputes. Differences from other terms: compared with a formal Purchase Order, an email order lacks a standard format and signature/seal; unlike a Proforma Invoice, which is issued by the seller and used by the buyer to apply for payment or open a letter of credit, an email order is an expression of purchase intent actively sent by the buyer.