Terms and Conditions

ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS

1. Withdrawal period: the period within which the consumer can make use of his right of withdrawal;
2. Consumer: the natural person who does not act for purposes related to his trade, business, craft or professional activity;
3. Day: calendar day;
4. Digital content: data that is produced and delivered in digital form;
5. Duration agreement: an agreement that extends to the regular delivery of goods, services and / or digital content during a certain period;
6. Sustainable data carrier: any tool – including e-mail – that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information that is addressed to him personally in a way that future consultation or use during a period that is aligned with the purpose for which the information is intended and which allows unaltered reproduction of the stored information;
7. Right of withdrawal: the ability of the consumer to cancel the distance agreement within the cooling-off period;
8. Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who offers products, (access to) digital content and / or services to consumers remotely;
9. Distance agreement: an agreement concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer within the framework of an organized system for distance selling of products, digital content and / or services, whereby up to and including the conclusion of the agreement exclusively or partly use is made of one or more techniques for distance communication;
10. Technology for distance communication: means that can be used to conclude an agreement, without the consumer and trader having to come together in the same room.

ARTICLE 2 – ENTREPRENEUR’S IDENTITY

ARTICLE 3 – APPLICABILITY

1. These general terms and conditions apply to every offer from the entrepreneur and to every distance contract concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer.
2. Before the distance agreement is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions is made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, the entrepreneur will indicate before the distance agreement is concluded, how the general terms and conditions can be viewed at the entrepreneur and that they will be sent free of charge as soon as possible at the request of the consumer.
3. If the distance contract is concluded electronically, contrary to the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions may be made available to the consumer electronically in such a way that it is consumer can be stored in a simple way on a durable data carrier. If this is not reasonably possible, it will be indicated before the distance contract is concluded where the general terms and conditions can be read electronically and that they will be sent free of charge electronically or otherwise at the request of the consumer.
4. In the event that specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these general terms and conditions, the second and third paragraphs apply mutatis mutandis and in the event of conflicting terms and conditions the consumer can always invoke the applicable provision that is most relevant to him. is beneficial.

ARTICLE 4 – THE OFFER

1. If an offer has a limited duration or is subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer.
2. The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products, digital content and / or services offered. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable a proper assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the entrepreneur uses images, these are a true representation of the products, services and / or digital content offered. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.
3. Each offer contains such information that it is clear to the consumer what rights and obligations are attached to accepting the offer.

ARTICLE 5 – THE AGREEMENT

1. The agreement is concluded, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, at the moment of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and compliance with the corresponding conditions.
2. If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the entrepreneur will immediately confirm receipt of the acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as the entrepreneur has not confirmed receipt of this acceptance, the consumer can terminate the agreement
3. If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and he will ensure a safe web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate security measures.
4. The entrepreneur can – within the law – inform himself if the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as of all those facts and factors that are important for a sound conclusion of the distance agreement. If on the basis of this investigation the entrepreneur has good reasons not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or request or to attach special conditions to the implementation.
5. The entrepreneur will send the following information to the consumer at the latest on delivery of the product, service or digital content, in writing or in such a. way that it can be stored by the consumer in an accessible manner on a durable medium:
   the visiting address of the establishment of the entrepreneur where the consumer can go with complaints;
   b. the conditions under which and the way in which the consumer can exercise the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement regarding the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;
   c. the information about guarantees and existing service after purchase;
   d. the price including all taxes of the product, service or digital content; where applicable, the costs of delivery; and the method of payment, delivery or implementation of the distance agreement;
   e. the requirements for canceling the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration;
   f. In the case of an extended transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph applies only to the first delivery.

ARTICLE 6 – RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL FOR DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS:

1. When purchasing products, the consumer has the option of dissolving the contract for 14 days without giving any reason. This cooling-off period starts on the day following receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative designated in advance by the consumer and announced to the entrepreneur.
2. During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and the packaging with care. He will only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to assess whether he wishes to keep the product. If he exercises his right of withdrawal, he will return the product with all accessories supplied and – if reasonably possible – in the original condition and packaging to the entrepreneur, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur. Upon delivery of services
3. Upon delivery of services, the consumer has the option of dissolving the contract without giving reasons for at least fourteen days, starting on the day of entering into the contract.
4. In order to make use of his right of withdrawal, the consumer will comply with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur with the offer and / or at the latest upon delivery.

ARTICLE 7 – OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONSUMER DURING THE COVERAGE

1. During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and the packaging with care. He will only unpack or use the product to the extent that is necessary to determine the nature, characteristics and operation of the product. The basic principle here is that the consumer may only handle and inspect the product as he would be allowed to do in a store.
2. The consumer is only liable for value reduction of the product that is the result of a way of handling the product that goes beyond what is permitted in paragraph 1.
3. The consumer is not liable for value reduction of the product if the entrepreneur has not provided him with all legally required information about the right of withdrawal before or at the conclusion of the agreement.

ARTICLE 8 – COSTS IN THE EVENT OF WITHDRAWAL

1. If the consumer makes use of his right of withdrawal, the costs of the return shipment will be borne at most.
2. If the consumer has paid an amount, the entrepreneur will refund this amount as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the return or cancellation.

ARTICLE 9 – EXCLUSION RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL

1. The entrepreneur can exclude the consumer’s right of withdrawal to the extent provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal only applies if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in time for the conclusion of the agreement.
2. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products:
   • that have been established by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer’s specifications;
   • that are clearly personal in nature;
   • that cannot be returned due to their nature;
   • that can spoil or age quickly;
   • whose price depends on fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence;
   • for individual newspapers and magazines;
   • for audio and video recordings and computer software of which the consumer has broken the seal.
   Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:
   • concerning accommodation, transport, restaurant business or leisure activities to be carried out on a certain date or during a certain period;
   • the delivery of which started with the express consent of the consumer before the cooling-off period has expired;
   • concerning bets and lotteries.

ARTICLE 10 – THE PRICE

1. During the period of validity stated in the offer, the prices of the products and / or services offered are not increased, except for price changes as a result of changes in VAT rates.
2. Contrary to the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur can offer products or services with variable prices that are subject to fluctuations in the financial market and over which the entrepreneur has no influence. This link to fluctuations and the fact that any stated prices are target prices are stated in the offer
3. Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
4. Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if the entrepreneur has stipulated this and: a. These are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or b. the consumer has the authority to cancel the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.
5. The prices stated in the range of products or services include VAT.

ARTICLE 11 – CONFORMITY AND WARRANTY

1. The entrepreneur guarantees that the products and / or services comply with the agreement, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of reliability and / or usability and the legal provisions existing on the date of the conclusion of the agreement provisions and / or government regulations. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
2. A guarantee provided by the entrepreneur, manufacturer or importer does not affect the legal rights and claims that the consumer can assert against the entrepreneur on the basis of the agreement.

ARTICLE 12 – DELIVERY AND IMPLEMENTATION

1. The trader will take the greatest possible care when receiving and implementing orders for products and when assessing requests for the provision of services.
2. The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the entrepreneur.
3. With regard to what is stated about this in Article 4 of these general terms and conditions, the trader will execute accepted orders with due speed but at the latest within 30 days, unless a different delivery period has been agreed. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot or only partially be executed, the consumer will be notified of this no later than 30 days after he has placed the order. In that case the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement without costs.
4. After dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur will immediately refund the amount that the consumer has paid.
5. The risk of damage and / or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a representative designated in advance and made known to the entrepreneur, unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
6. If delivery of an ordered product proves impossible, the entrepreneur will endeavor to make a replacement item available. At the latest at the delivery, it will be stated in a clear and comprehensible manner that a replacement item is being delivered. For replacement items right of withdrawal can not be excluded. The costs of a possible return shipment are at the expense of the entrepreneur.

ARTICLE 13 – DURATION OF TRANSACTIONS: DURATION, TERMINATION AND EXTENSION

1. The consumer may at all times cancel an agreement that has been entered into for an indefinite period of time and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, with due observance of the agreed termination rules and a notice period of at most one month.
2. The consumer can at all times terminate an agreement that has been entered into for a definite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services with due observance of the agreed termination rules and a cancellation period of one month at most
3. The consumer can the agreements mentioned in the previous paragraphs: – cancel at any time and are not limited to cancellation at a certain time or in a certain period; – cancel at least in the same way as they are entered into by him; – always cancel with the same cancellation period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.
   Extension:
4. An agreement that has been entered into for a definite period of time and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a specific duration.
5. Contrary to the previous paragraph, a contract that has been entered into for a definite period of time and that extends to the regular delivery of daily, weekly and weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly renewed for a specific duration of a maximum of three months, if the consumer extended this can terminate the agreement by the end of the extension with a notice period of at most one month.
6. An agreement that has been entered into for a definite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly renewed for an indefinite period if the consumer may cancel at any time with a notice period of one month at most. The notice period is at most three months if the agreement extends to the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
7. An agreement with a limited duration to regularly deliver introductions to newspapers, news and weekly newspapers and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) is not tacitly continued and automatically ends after the trial or introductory period.
   Expensive:
8. If an agreement has a duration of more than one year, the consumer may cancel the agreement at any time after one year with a cancellation period of at most one month, unless reasonableness and fairness are opposed to cancellation before the end of the agreed duration. resist.

ARTICLE 14 – PAYMENT

1. Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 14 days after the commencement of the reflection period as referred to in Article 6 paragraph 1. In the case of an agreement to provide a service, this shall period after the consumer has received the confirmation of the agreement.
2. When selling products to consumers, general terms and conditions may never stipulate an advance payment of more than 50%. When an advance payment is stipulated, the consumer cannot assert any rights regarding the implementation of the relevant
   order or service (s), before the stipulated advance payment has been made.
3. The consumer has the duty to immediately report inaccuracies in payment data provided or specified to the entrepreneur.
4. In the event of default by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the consumer reasonable costs that have been made known to the consumer in advance.

ARTICLE 15 – COMPLAINTS

1. The entrepreneur has a well-publicized complaints and deals with complaints under this procedure.
2. Complaints about the implementation of the agreement must be submitted fully and clearly described to the entrepreneur within a reasonable time after the consumer has discovered the defects.
3. Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur will be answered within a period of 14 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeable longer processing time, the entrepreneur will respond within a period of 14 days with a message of receipt and an indication when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
4. If the complaint cannot be resolved in mutual consultation within a reasonable period or within 3 months after the complaint has been submitted, a dispute will arise that is subject to the dispute settlement procedure.

ARTICLE 16 – DISPUTES

ARTICLE 17 – ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT PROVISIONS