General terms and conditions

General terms and conditions

Article 1 - Identity of the economic operator
Vera van Oort 
Rotterdam
Telephone number: 0611151529
E-mail address: vera.goudsmid@gmail.com
Chamber of Commerce number: 80244599
VAT identification number: NL003412776B42
Article 2 - Applicability
These general terms and conditions apply to every offer from the entrepreneur and to every distance contract concluded between entrepreneur and consumer.
Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these terms and conditions will be made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, the entrepreneur before the distance contract is concluded, indicate how the terms and conditions can be viewed by the entrepreneur and that they will be sent to the consumer as soon as possible free of charge at the consumer's request.
If the distance contract is concluded electronically, contrary to the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these terms and conditions electronically to the consumer be made available in such a way that the consumer in a simple manner can be stored on a durable medium. If this is not reasonably possible, before the distance contract is concluded, it will be indicated where the general terms and conditions can be viewed electronically and that they will be sent electronically or otherwise free of charge at the consumer's request.
In the event that specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these general terms and conditions, the second and third paragraphs shall apply by analogy and the consumer may, in the event of conflicting conditions, always invoke the applicable provision that is most favorable to him.
Article 3 - The offer
If an offer has a limited period of validity or is made subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer.
The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products, digital content and/or services offered. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable the consumer to make a proper assessment of the offer. If the entrepreneur uses images, these are a true representation of the products, services and / or digital content. Obvious mistakes or obvious errors in the offer are not binding on the entrepreneur.
Each offer contains such information that it is clear to the consumer what rights and obligations are attached to the acceptance of the offer.
Article 4 - The Agreement
The agreement is, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, concluded at the time of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and compliance with the conditions set.
If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the trader will immediately confirm receipt of acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as the receipt of this acceptance has not been confirmed by the trader, the consumer may dissolve the contract.
If the agreement is concluded electronically, the trader will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the electronic transfer of data and will ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate security measures.
The entrepreneur can, within the legal framework - to inform the consumer whether the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as all those facts and factors that are important for a responsible conclusion of the distance contract. If, on the basis of this investigation, the operator has good grounds not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or request, stating reasons, or to attach special conditions to the implementation.
At the latest upon delivery of the product, service or digital content to the consumer, the operator will send the following information, in writing or in such a way that the consumer in an accessible way can be stored on a durable medium:
the visiting address of the establishment of the entrepreneur where the consumer can lodge complaints;
the conditions under which and the manner in which the Consumer can exercise the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement about being excluded from the right of withdrawal;
the information about guarantees and existing after-sales service;
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 performance of the distance contract;
the requirements for termination of the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration;
if the consumer has a right of withdrawal, the model withdrawal form.
In the case of a long-term transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph shall only apply to the first delivery.
Article 5 - Right of withdrawal
For products:
The consumer can dissolve an agreement regarding the purchase of a product during a reflection period of at least 14 days without giving reasons. The entrepreneur may ask the consumer for the reason of withdrawal, but does not oblige the consumer to state his reason(s).
The cooling-off period referred to in paragraph 1 starts on the day after the consumer, or a third party previously designated by the consumer, who is not the carrier, has received the product, or:
if the consumer has ordered several products in the same order: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by him, has received the last product. The entrepreneur may, provided he has clearly informed the consumer about this prior to the ordering process, refuse an order for multiple products with a different delivery time.
if the delivery of a product consists of several shipments or parts: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by him, has received the last shipment or the last part;
in the case of agreements for regular delivery of products during a certain period: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by him, has received the first product.
In the case of services and digital content not supplied on a tangible medium:
The consumer may terminate a service contract and a contract for the supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium for a minimum period of 14 days without giving reasons. The trader may ask the consumer for the reason for withdrawal, but does not oblige the consumer to state his reason(s).
The cooling-off period referred to in paragraph 3 starts on the day following the conclusion of the contract.
Extended cooling-off period for products, services and digital content that is not supplied on a material medium in the event of failure to inform about the right of withdrawal:
If the trader has not provided the consumer with the legally required information about the right of withdrawal or the model withdrawal form, the cooling-off period expires twelve months after the end of the original cooling-off period determined in accordance with the previous paragraphs of this article.
If the trader has provided the consumer with the information referred to in the previous paragraph within twelve months after the starting date of the original cooling-off period, the cooling-off period shall expire 14 days after the day on which the consumer has received that information.
Article 6 - Obligations of the consumer during the reflection period
During the reflection period, the consumer will handle the product and packaging with care. He will only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to determine the nature, characteristics and functioning of the product. The starting point here is that the consumer may only handle and inspect the product as he would be allowed to do in a shop.
The consumer shall only be liable for any reduction in the value of the product resulting from a handling of the product which goes beyond what is permitted in paragraph 1.
The consumer is not liable for any reduction in value 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 contract.
Article 7 - The price
During the period of validity stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered will not be increased, except for price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
Contrary to the previous paragraph, the trader may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market and on which the trader has no influence, with variable prices. This obligation to fluctuate and the fact that any listed prices are target prices, are mentioned in the offer.
Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the contract are only permitted if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the contract are only permitted if the trader has stipulated and:
a. they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or
b. the consumer has the right to terminate the contract as of the day on which the price increase takes effect.
The prices mentioned in the offer of products or services include VAT.
Article 8 - Fulfilment of agreement and additional guarantee
The entrepreneur guarantees that the products and / or services meet the agreement, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of reliability and / or usability and the date of the conclusion of the agreement existing legal provisions and / or government regulations. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
An additional guarantee provided by the entrepreneur, his supplier, manufacturer or importer never limits the legal rights and claims that the consumer under the contract can assert against the entrepreneur if the entrepreneur has failed to fulfill his part of the contract.
Extra guarantee is understood to mean any undertaking by the proprietor, his supplier, importer or producer in which he grants the consumer certain rights or claims that go beyond what the consumer is legally obliged to if he has failed in the performance of his part of the contract.
Article 9 - Delivery and execution
The entrepreneur will take the greatest possible care in receiving and executing orders of products and in assessing applications for the provision of services.
The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the entrepreneur.
Subject to what is stated in Article 4 of these General Terms and Conditions, the Entrepreneur shall execute accepted orders expeditiously but at the latest within 30 days, unless another delivery period has been agreed. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order is not or only partially carried out, the consumer receives this within 30 days after he has placed the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to dissolve the agreement free of charge and entitled to any compensation.
After dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur will immediately refund the amount paid by the consumer.
The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the trader up to the moment of delivery to the consumer or a previously appointed and announced representative, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
Article 10 - Duration transactions: duration, termination and renewal
Resignation:
The consumer may contract for an indefinite period of time and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, terminate at any time subject to agreed termination rules and a notice of up to one month.
The consumer may contract for an indefinite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time at the end of the fixed term denounce the agreed termination rules and a notice of up to one month.
The consumer may terminate the agreements referred to in the previous paragraphs:
terminate at any time and not be limited to termination at a specific time or in a specific period;
at least terminate in the same way as they have been entered into by him;
always terminate with the same notice as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.
Extension:
A contract that is entered into for a definite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a definite period.
Contrary to the previous paragraph, a fixed-term contract that has been concluded for the regular delivery of daily news and weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly renewed for a fixed period of up to three months, if the consumer at the end of the extended contract may terminate with a notice of up to one month.
A fixed-term contract that has been concluded for the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly extended for an indefinite period if the consumer may terminate at any time with a notice of up to one month. The notice period shall not exceed three months if the agreement provides for the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
A contract of limited duration for the regular supply of daily newspapers, news and weekly newspapers and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) is not tacitly continued and ends automatically at the end of the trial or introductory period.
Duration:
If a contract has a duration of more than one year, after one year the consumer may terminate the contract at any time with a notice of up to one month, unless the reasonableness and fairness opposes termination before the end of the agreed term.
Article 11 - Payment
Unless otherwise stipulated in the agreement or additional conditions, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 14 days after the start of the cooling-off period, or in the absence of a cooling-off period within 14 days after the conclusion of the agreement. In the case of an agreement for the provision of a service, this period commences on the day after the consumer has received confirmation of the agreement.
When selling products to consumers, the consumer may never be obliged to pay more than 50% in advance in general terms and conditions. If an advance payment has been stipulated, the consumer may not assert any rights regarding the execution of the order or service(s) in question before the stipulated advance payment has been made.
The consumer has the duty to report any inaccuracies in the payment details provided or stated to the entrepreneur without delay.
If the consumer does not meet his payment obligation(s) on time, after the entrepreneur has pointed out the late payment and the entrepreneur has given the consumer a period of 14 days to still meet his payment obligations, after failing to pay within this 14-day period, the consumer will owe the statutory interest on the amount still owed and the entrepreneur is entitled to charge the extrajudicial collection costs he has incurred. These collection costs amount to a maximum of: 15% on outstanding amounts up to € 2,500; 10% on the next € 2,500 and 5% on the next € 5,000 with a minimum of € 40. The entrepreneur can deviate from the amounts and percentages mentioned for the benefit of the consumer.
Article 12 - Complaints procedure
The entrepreneur has a sufficiently publicized complaints procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
Complaints about the implementation of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur within a reasonable time after the consumer has discovered the defects, complete and clearly described.
Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur within a period of 14 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeable longer processing time, the trader will respond within the period of 14 days with a notice of receipt and an indication when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
The consumer should give the entrepreneur at least 4 weeks to solve the complaint in mutual consultation. After this period, a dispute arises that is subject to dispute resolution.
Article 13 - Disputes
Agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply, are exclusively governed by Dutch law.
Article 14 - Additional or different provisions
Additional provisions or provisions deviating from these general terms and conditions may not be to the consumer's detriment and must be recorded in writing or in such a way that they can be stored by the consumer in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier.