Terms and Conditions Index: Article 1 – Definitions Article 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur Article 3 – Applicability Article 4 – The offer Article 5 – The contract Article 6 – Right of withdrawal Article 7 – Costs in case of withdrawal Article 8 – Exclusion of right of withdrawal Article 9 – The price Article 10 – Conformity and guarantee Article 11 – Delivery and execution Article 12 – Duration transactions: duration, cancellation and extension Article 13 – Payment Article 14 – Complaints procedure Article 15 – Disputes Article 16 – Additional or deviating provision
Article 1 – Definitions In these conditions:
- Reflection period: the period within which the consumer can make use of his revocation straight;
- Consumer: the natural person who does not act in the exercise of profession or business and enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur;
- Day: calendar day;
- Transaction Duration: a distance contract relating to a series of products and / or services, the supply and / or purchase obligation of which has been spread over time;
- Durable data carrier: any means that enables the consumer or trader to store information that is addressed to him personally in a way that makes possible future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information possible.
- Right of withdrawal: the possibility for the consumer to withdraw from the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
- Model form: the model withdrawal form that the entrepreneur makes available that a consumer can fill in when he wishes to make use of his right of re-election.
- Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person that offers products and / or services to consumers at a distance;
- Distance contract: an agreement whereby, within the framework of a system organized by the entrepreneur for distance selling of products and / or services, up to and including the conclusion of the agreement exclusively use is made of one or more techniques for distance communication;
- Technique for distance communication: means that can be used for concluding an agreement, without the consumer and trader being in the same room at the same time.
- General Terms and Conditions: these General Terms and Conditions of the entrepreneur.
Article 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur TotalYou Wellness International Mrs. Andrea W. Karimi-Klinkert P.O. Box 106 3930 EC Woudenberg The Netherlands Tel: 00.31.(0)6-55155992 Chamber of Commerce No.: 69073155 VAT identification number: NL857718083.B01 Article 3 – Applicability
- These general terms and conditions apply to every offer from the entrepreneur and to every distance contract and orders between entrepreneur and consumer.
- Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions will be made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, before the distance contract is concluded, it will be indicated that the general terms and conditions can be viewed by the entrepreneur and they will be sent free of charge as soon as possible at the request of the consumer.
- If the distance contract is concluded electronically, by way of derogation from the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions can be made available to the consumer electronically in such a way that these can be easily stored by the consumer 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 observed electronically and that at the request of the consumer they will be provided electronically or otherwise free of charge. being sent.
- 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 mutatis mutandis and the consumer may always invoke the applicable provision in case of conflicting general terms and conditions. him the most favorable.
- If one or more provisions in these general terms and conditions at any time in whole or in part are null and void or destroyed, then the agreement and these conditions remain valid and the stipulation in question will be replaced without delay by a provision that the scope of the original approached as much as possible.
- Situations that are not regulated in these general terms and conditions must be assessed ‘in the spirit’ of these general terms and conditions.
- Lack of clarity about the explanation or content of one or more provisions of our conditions, should be explained ‘in the spirit’ of these general conditions.
Article 4 – The offer
- If an offer is of limited duration or subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer.
- The offer is without obligation. The entrepreneur is entitled to change and adjust the offer.
- The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the offered products and / or services. The description is sufficiently detailed to allow a proper assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the entrepreneur makes use of images, they are a true reflection of the products and / or services offered. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.
- All images, specifications and data in the offer are indicative and can not be a reason for compensation or dissolution of the agreement.
- Images for products are a true reflection of the products offered. Entrepreneur can not guarantee that the displayed colors exactly match the real colors of the products.
- Every offer contains such information that it is clear to the consumer what rights and obligations are attached to the acceptance of the offer. This concerns in particular:
o the price including taxes; o the possible costs of shipping; o the manner in which the agreement will be concluded and which actions are necessary for this; o whether or not to apply the right of withdrawal; o the method of payment, delivery and execution of the agreement; o the period for accepting the offer or the period within which the entrepreneur guarantees the price; o the level of the tariff for distance communication if the costs of using the technique for distance communication are calculated on a basis other than the regular basic tariff for the means of communication used; o whether the agreement is filed after the conclusion, and if so, how this can be consulted for the consumer; o the way in which the consumer, prior to the conclusion of the agreement, can check the data provided by him under the agreement and repair them if required; o any other languages in which, in addition to Dutch, the agreement can be concluded; o the codes of conduct to which the trader is subject and the way in which the consumer can consult these codes of conduct electronically; and o the minimum duration of the distance contract in case of an extended transaction. Article 5 – The contract
- Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the agreement is concluded at the moment of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and the fulfillment of the corresponding conditions.
- If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the entrepreneur will immediately confirm electronically the receipt of the acceptance of the offer. As long as the receipt of this acceptance has not been confirmed by the entrepreneur, the consumer can dissolve the agreement.
- 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 secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate security measures.
- The entrepreneur can – within legal frameworks – inform 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 the entrepreneur based on this investigation has good reasons not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or request, motivated or to attach special conditions to the execution.
- With the product or service the trader will provide the consumer with the following information, 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 business location of the trader where the consumer can go with complaints;
- the conditions under which and the manner in which the consumer can exercise the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement regarding the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;
- the information about guarantees and existing service after purchase;
- the information included in article 4 paragraph 3 of these conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided this information to the consumer before the execution of the agreement;
- the requirements for terminating the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is indefinite.
- In the case of an extended transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.
- Each agreement is entered into under the suspensive conditions of sufficient availability of the products in question.
Article 6 – Right of withdrawal When delivering products:
- When purchasing products, the consumer has the option to terminate the contract without giving any reason within 14 days. This cooling-off period commences on the day following receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative appointed in advance by the consumer and made known to the entrepreneur.
- During the reflection period, the consumer will handle the product and packaging carefully. He will only unpack or use the product to the extent that is necessary to assess whether he wishes to keep the product. If he makes use of his right of withdrawal, he will return the product with all accessories and – if reasonably possible – in the original condition and packaging to the entrepreneur, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the contractor.
- If the consumer wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal he is obliged to inform the entrepreneur within 14 days after receipt of the product. The consumer must make this known by means of the model form. After the consumer has made it known that he wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal, the customer must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods have been returned in time, for example by means of a proof of shipment.
- If the customer has not made it known that he wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal or withdrawal after the expiry of the terms mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3. the product has not been returned to the entrepreneur, the sale is a fact.
When delivering services:
- When providing services, the consumer has the option to terminate the contract without giving any reason for at least 14 days, starting on the day of entering into the agreement.
- In order to make use of his right of withdrawal, the consumer will focus on the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur with the offer and / or at the latest on delivery.
Article 7 – Costs in case of withdrawal
- If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, the costs of returning the goods are at the most.
- If the consumer has paid an amount, the entrepreneur will refund this amount as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after cancellation. However, the condition is that the product has already been received back by the merchant or conclusive proof of complete return shipment can be submitted. Repayment will be made via the same payment method used by the consumer unless the consumer explicitly authorizes another payment method.
- In the event of damage to the product due to careless handling by the consumer himself, the consumer is liable for any loss of value of the product.
- The consumer can not be held liable for the value reduction of the product if the entrepreneur does not provide all legally required information about the right of withdrawal, this should be done before the conclusion of the purchase agreement.
Article 8 – Exclusion of right of withdrawal
- The entrepreneur can exclude the right of withdrawal of the consumer for products as described in paragraph 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal only applies if the entrepreneur clearly in the offer, at least in time for the conclusion of the agreement, stated.
- Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products:
- that have been created by the trader in accordance with the consumer’s specifications;
- that are clearly personal in nature;
- which can not be returned due to their nature;
- that can spoil or age quickly;
- the price of which is subject to fluctuations in the financial market on which the entrepreneur has no influence;
- for loose newspapers and magazines;
- for audio and video recordings and computer software of which the consumer has broken the seal.
- for hygienic products of which the consumer has broken the seal.
- Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:
- regarding accommodation, transport, restaurant or leisure activities to be performed on a certain date or during a specific period;
- the delivery of which commenced with the express consent of the consumer before the reflection period has expired;
- regarding betting and lotteries.
Article 9 – The price
- During the period mentioned in the offer, the prices of the offered products and / or services will not be increased, except for price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
- Contrary to the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur can offer products or services whose prices are linked to fluctuations in the financial market and which the entrepreneur has no influence on, with variable prices. This link to fluctuations and the fact that any mentioned 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 stipulations.
- Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the contract are only allowed if the entrepreneur has stipulated this and:
- they are the result of statutory regulations or stipulations; or
- the consumer has the authority to terminate the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.
- The prices mentioned in the offer of products or services include VAT.
- All prices are subject to printing and typing errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and setting errors. In case of printing and typing errors, the entrepreneur is not obliged to deliver the product at the wrong price.
Article 10 – Conformity and Guarantee
- The entrepreneur guarantees that the products and / or services comply with the agreement, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of soundness and / or usability and the on 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.
- 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 under the contract.
- Any defects or incorrectly delivered products must be reported to the entrepreneur in writing within 4 weeks after delivery. Return of the products must be in the original packaging and in new condition.
- The warranty period of the entrepreneur corresponds with the manufacturer’s guarantee period. However, the contractor is never responsible for the ultimate suitability of the products for each individual application by the consumer, nor for any advice regarding the use or application of the products.
- The guarantee does not apply if:
- The consumer has repaired and / or processed the delivered products himself or has them repaired and / or processed by third parties;
- The delivered products are exposed to abnormal circumstances or are otherwise carelessly handled or in conflict with the instructions of the entrepreneur and / or on the packaging;
- The inadequacy in whole or in part is the result of regulations that the government has made or will make regarding the nature or the quality of the materials used.
Article 11 – Delivery and execution
- The trader will take the greatest possible care when receiving and implementing orders for products and when assessing applications for the provision of services.
- The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.
- With due observance of what has been stated in paragraph 4 of this article, the company will execute accepted orders expeditiously but no later than 30 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order can not or only partially be executed, the consumer will receive notification of this no later than 30 days after he has placed the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to terminate the contract without any costs. The consumer is not entitled to compensation.
- All delivery dates are indicative. The consumer can not derive any rights from any periods mentioned. Exceeding a term does not entitle the consumer to claim damages.
- In the event of dissolution in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article, the entrepreneur will repay the amount that the consumer has paid as soon as possible but no later than 14 days after dissolution.
- If delivery of an ordered product proves to be impossible, the entrepreneur will endeavor to make a replacement article available. At the latest at the time of delivery, it will be stated in a clear and comprehensible manner that a replacement item will be delivered. For replacement items right of withdrawal can not be excluded. The costs of any return shipment are at the expense of the entrepreneur.
- The risk of damage and / or loss of products rests with the trader up to the moment of delivery to the consumer or a pre-designated representative to the entrepreneur, unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
Article 12 – Duration transactions: duration, cancellation and extension Cancellation
- The consumer can terminate an agreement that has been concluded for an indefinite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time with due observance of the agreed cancellation rules and a notice period of up to one month .
- The consumer can terminate an agreement that has been concluded for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time towards the end of the stipulated term, with due observance of the agreed cancellation rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
- The consumer may conclude the agreements referred to in the previous paragraphs:
- cancel at any time and not be limited to termination at a specific time or during a certain period;
- at least cancel in the same way as they were entered into by him;
- always cancel with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has made for himself.
Extension
- A contract that has been entered into for a definite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services may not be tacitly renewed or renewed for a fixed term.
- Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, a contract concluded for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of daily news- and weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly renewed for a fixed term of a maximum of three months, if the consumer this extended agreement can be terminated by the end of the extension with a notice period of no more than one month.
- A contract 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 no more than one month and a notice period of a maximum of three months in case the agreement extends to the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
- A contract with limited duration to regularly deliver familiarization to daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) is not tacitly continued and ends automatically after the trial or introductory period.
Expensive
- If an agreement has a duration of more than one year, the consumer may terminate the agreement at any time with a notice period of no more than one month, unless the reasonableness and fairness cancel before the end of the agreed term to set.
Article 13 – Payment
- Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 7 working days after the cooling-off period referred to in article 6 paragraph 1. In case of an agreement to grant a service, this period starts after the consumer has received the confirmation of the agreement.
- The consumer has the duty to report inaccuracies in provided or stated payment details to the entrepreneur without delay.
- In the event of default by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs made known to the consumer beforehand.
Article 14 – Complaints procedure
- The entrepreneur has a well-publicized complaints procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
- Complaints about the execution of the agreement must be submitted fully and clearly described to the entrepreneur within 7 days, after the consumer has established the defects.
- 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 the period of 14 days with a notice of receipt and an indication when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
- If the complaint can not be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises that is susceptible to the dispute settlement.
- 5. In the event of complaints, a consumer must first turn to the entrepreneur. If a solution is not yet reached, the consumer has the possibility to register complaints via the European ODR platform (http://ec.europa.eu/odr).
- A complaint does not suspend the obligations of the entrepreneur, unless the entrepreneur indicates otherwise in writing.
- If a complaint is found to be well-founded by the trader, the trader will replace or repair the products at its option or the delivered products free of charge.
Article 15 – Disputes
- Only Dutch law applies to agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply. Even if the consumer lives abroad.
- The Vienna Sales Convention does not apply.
Article 16 – Additional or deviating provisions Additional or different provisions of these terms and conditions may not be to the detriment of the consumer 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.