General terms and conditions LKCreativeness
https://lkcreativeness.nl
General terms and conditions based on the model terms and conditions of WebwinkelKeur.
General terms and conditions based on the model terms and conditions of WebwinkelKeur.
Table of contents
Article 1 - Definitions
Article 2 - Identity of the entrepreneur
Article 3 - Applicability
Article 4 - The offer
Article 5 - The agreement
Article 6 - Right of withdrawal
Article 7 - Costs in case of revocation
Article 8 - Exclusion of right of withdrawal
Article 9 -The price
Article 10 - Conformity and warranty
Article 11 - Delivery and execution
Article 12 - Long-term transactions: duration, termination and extension
Article 13 - Payment
Article 14 - Complaints procedure
Article 15 - Disputes
Article 16 - Additional or deviating provisions
Article 1 - Definitions
In these terms and conditions the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- Reflection period: the period within which the consumer can exercise his right of withdrawal; Read all about the reflection period
- Consumer: the natural person who does not act in the exercise of a profession or business and who enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur;
- Day: calendar day;
- Duration transaction: a distance contract relating to a series of products and / or services, the supply and / or purchase obligation of which is spread over time ;
- Durable medium: any instrument which enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information addressed personally to him in a way accessible for future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information .
- Right of withdrawal: the option for the consumer to cancel the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
- Model form: the model withdrawal form made available by the trader that a consumer can fill out when he wishes to exercise his right of withdrawal.
- Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who offers products and / or services remotely to consumers;
- Distance contract: an agreement concluded between the consumer within the framework of a system organised by the entrepreneur for the distance sale of products and / or services, whereby up to and including the moment the agreement is concluded exclusive use is made of one or more techniques for distance communication;
- Distance communication technology: means that can be used to conclude an agreement without the consumer and the entrepreneur being in the same place at the same time.
- General Terms and Conditions: these General Terms and Conditions of the entrepreneur.
Article 2 - Identity of the entrepreneur
LKCreativeness
Azalea Street 44
3245CC Sommelsdijk
The Netherlands
T +31630204549 (whatsapp only)
E info@lkcreativeness.nl
Chamber of Commerce number 87873729
VAT number NL004498273B21
Article 3 - Applicability
- These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by the entrepreneur and to every distance contract and orders concluded between the entrepreneur and the 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 , the consumer will be informed before the distance contract is concluded that the general terms and conditions are available for inspection at the company's premises and will be sent to the consumer free of charge as soon as possible upon request.
- If the distance contract is concluded electronically, notwithstanding 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 the consumer can easily store them on a durable data carrier. If this is not reasonably possible , before the distance contract is concluded, the consumer will be informed where the general terms and conditions can be consulted electronically and that they will be sent free of charge to the consumer electronically or otherwise 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 apply accordingly and the consumer can always invoke the applicable provision that is most favourable to him in the event of conflicting general terms and conditions .
- If one or more provisions in these general terms and conditions are at any time wholly or partially null and void or are annulled, the agreement and these terms and conditions will otherwise remain in force and the provision in question will be replaced without delay by mutual agreement with a provision that approximates the purport of the original as closely as possible.
- Situations not covered by these terms and conditions must be assessed 'in the spirit' of these terms and conditions.
- Any ambiguities regarding the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions should be interpreted 'in the spirit' of these terms and conditions.
Article 4 - 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 is non-binding. The entrepreneur is entitled to modify and adjust the offer.
- The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products and / or services offered. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable the consumer to properly assess the offer. If the entrepreneur uses images, these must be a true representation of the products and / or services offered. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer are not binding on the entrepreneur.
- All images, specifications, and data in this offer are indicative and cannot give rise to compensation or termination of the agreement.
- Product images are a true representation of the products offered. The company cannot guarantee that the displayed colors exactly match the actual colors of the products.
- Each offer contains sufficient information to clearly indicate to the consumer the rights and obligations associated with accepting the offer. This specifically concerns :
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- the price including taxes;
- any shipping costs;
- the manner in which the agreement will be concluded and the actions required for this;
- whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;
- the method of payment, delivery and execution of the agreement;
- the period for accepting the offer, or the period within which the entrepreneur guarantees the price;
- the amount of the rate for distance communication if the costs of using the distance communication technology are calculated on a basis other than the regular basic rate for the means of communication used;
- whether the agreement is archived after it has been concluded, and if so, at what location the consumer can consult it ;
- the manner in which the consumer, before concluding the agreement, can check and, if necessary, correct the data provided by him in connection with the agreement;
- any other languages in which, in addition to Dutch, the agreement may be concluded;
- the codes of conduct to which the trader is subject and the manner in which the consumer can consult these codes of conduct electronically;
- and the minimum duration of the distance contract in the case of a long-term transaction.
Article 5 - The agreement
1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 , the agreement is concluded at the moment the consumer accepts the offer and meets the conditions set therein.
2. If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the trader will immediately confirm receipt of acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as the trader has not confirmed this acceptance, the consumer may 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 ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will observe appropriate security measures .
4. The entrepreneur may , within legal frameworks , investigate whether the consumer can meet their payment obligations, as well as all the facts and factors relevant to responsibly entering into the distance contract. If, based on this investigation, the entrepreneur has good reason not to enter into the contract, they are entitled to refuse an order or request with reasons or to impose special conditions on its execution.
5. The entrepreneur will send the following information with the product or service to the consumer, in writing or in such a way that it can be stored by the consumer in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier: the visiting address of the entrepreneur's establishment 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 warranties and existing after-sales service ;
the information included in Article 4 paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided this information to the consumer prior to the execution of the agreement;
the requirements for terminating the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration .
6. In the case of a continuing performance transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.
7. Each agreement is entered into under the suspensive conditions of sufficient availability of the relevant products.
Article 6 - Right of withdrawal Upon delivery of products:
1. When purchasing products, the consumer has the option to cancel the contract without giving reasons within 14 days. This cooling-off period commences on the day after the consumer, or a representative designated in advance by the consumer and announced to the entrepreneur, receives the product.
2. During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and its packaging with care. They will only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to assess whether they wish to keep it. If they exercise their right of withdrawal, they will return the product with all accessories supplied and – if reasonably possible – return the product to the entrepreneur in its original condition and packaging, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.
3. If the consumer wishes to exercise their right of withdrawal, they are obligated to notify the entrepreneur within 14 days of receiving the product. The consumer must notify the entrepreneur using the model form or another means of communication, such as email . After the consumer has indicated that they wish to exercise their right of withdrawal, they must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods were returned on time, for example, by providing proof of shipment.
4. If the customer has not indicated their intention to exercise their right of withdrawal after the expiry of the periods mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3 , or has not returned the product to the entrepreneur, the purchase is finalized. In the case of the delivery of services:
1. When services are supplied, the consumer has the option to cancel the contract without giving any reason for at least 14 days, starting on the day the contract was concluded.
2. In order to exercise his right of withdrawal, the consumer will follow the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur with the offer and / or at the latest upon delivery.
Article 7 - Costs in case of revocation
1. The consumer shall bear the direct costs of returning the product.
2. 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. This is subject to the condition that the product has already been received by the online retailer or conclusive proof of complete return can be provided. Refunds will be made via the same payment method used by the consumer, unless the consumer explicitly consents to a different payment method.
3. If the product is damaged due to careless handling by the consumer, the consumer is liable for any decrease in value of the product.
4. The consumer cannot be held liable for any diminished value of the product if the entrepreneur has not provided all legally required information about the right of withdrawal , which must be done before concluding the purchase agreement.
Article 8 - Exclusion of right of withdrawal
1. The entrepreneur can exclude the consumer's right of withdrawal for products as described in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal applies only if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in good time before the conclusion of the agreement.
2. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products: that have been created by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer's specifications;
that are clearly personal in nature;
which by their nature cannot be returned;
that can spoil or become outdated quickly;
the price of which is subject to 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;
for hygiene products where the consumer has broken the seal.
3. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services: concerning accommodation, transport, catering or leisure activities to be performed on a specific date or during a specific period;
the supply of which has begun with the express consent of the consumer before the cooling-off period has expired;
concerning betting and lotteries.
Article 9 -The price
1. During the validity period 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 .
2. Notwithstanding the previous paragraph , the entrepreneur may offer products or services with variable prices, the prices of which are subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence. This subjection to fluctuations and the fact that any stated prices are target prices will be 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: they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions;
or whether the consumer has the authority to terminate the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.
5. The prices stated in the offer of products or services include VAT.
6. All prices are subject to printing and typographical errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and typographical errors. In the event of printing or typographical errors, the entrepreneur is not obligated to deliver the product at the incorrect price.
Article 10 - 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 soundness and / or usability, and the legal provisions and / or government regulations in force on the date the agreement is concluded . 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 statutory rights and claims that the consumer can assert against the entrepreneur under the agreement.
3. All products are covered by the statutory warranty. The duration of the statutory warranty may vary depending on the nature of the product.
4. Any defects or incorrectly delivered products must be reported to the entrepreneur in writing within 2 months of discovering the defect.
5. The warranty does not apply if: the consumer has repaired and / or modified the delivered products themselves and/or has had them repaired and / or modified by third parties;
the delivered products have been exposed to abnormal conditions or have otherwise been treated carelessly or contrary to the instructions of the entrepreneur and / or on the packaging;
the defectiveness is wholly or partly the result of regulations that the government has imposed or will impose with regard to the nature or quality of the materials used.
Article 11 - Delivery and execution
1. The entrepreneur will exercise the utmost care when receiving and executing orders for products and when assessing applications for the provision of services.
2. The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has provided to the company.
3. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 of this Article , the company will execute accepted orders expeditiously, but no later than within 30 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot be fulfilled or can only be partially fulfilled, the consumer will be notified of this no later than 30 days after placing the order. In that case , the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement free of charge. The consumer is not entitled to compensation.
4. All delivery times are indicative. Consumers cannot derive any rights from any stated delivery times. Exceeding a delivery time does not entitle the consumer to compensation.
5. In the event of dissolution in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article , the entrepreneur will refund the amount paid by the consumer as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after dissolution.
6. If delivery of an ordered product proves impossible, the entrepreneur will endeavor to provide a replacement item. The fact that a replacement item is being delivered will be clearly and comprehensibly communicated, no later than upon delivery. The right of withdrawal cannot be excluded for replacement items. The costs of any return shipment are borne by the entrepreneur.
7. The risk of damage and / or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a pre-designated representative made known to the entrepreneur, unless expressly agreed otherwise .
Article 12 - Long-term transactions: duration, termination and extension
Cancellation
1. The consumer may at any time terminate an agreement that has been concluded for an indefinite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, taking into account the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
2. The consumer may 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 fixed term, taking into account the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
3. The consumer can cancel the agreements referred to in the previous paragraphs: at any time and not be limited to cancellation at a specific time or during a specific period;
at least cancel them in the same manner as they were entered into by him;
always cancel with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.
Extension
1. An agreement entered into for a fixed period and which provides for the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a fixed period.
2. By way of exception to the previous paragraph , an agreement concluded for a fixed period and which provides for the regular delivery of daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly extended for a fixed period of up to three months, if the consumer can cancel this extended agreement at the end of the extension period with a notice period of up to one month.
3. An agreement entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly extended 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 no more than three months in the event the agreement extends to the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily , news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
4. An agreement with a limited duration for the regular delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines for introductory purposes ( trial or introductory subscription ) will not be automatically renewed and will end automatically after the trial or introductory period.
Duration
1. If an agreement has a duration of more than one year, the consumer may terminate the agreement at any time after one year with a notice period of no more than one month, unless reasonableness and fairness oppose termination before the end of the agreed duration.
Article 13 - Payment
1. Unless otherwise agreed , amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 7 working days after the commencement of the cooling-off period as referred to in Article 6 paragraph 1. In the case of an agreement to provide a service, this period commences after the consumer has received confirmation of the agreement .
2. The consumer has the duty to report any inaccuracies in payment details provided or stated to the entrepreneur without delay.
3. In the event of non-payment by the consumer , the entrepreneur has the right, subject to statutory restrictions, to charge the consumer reasonable costs made known in advance .
Article 14 - Complaints procedure
1. The entrepreneur has a sufficiently known complaints procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
2. Complaints about the performance of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur fully and clearly described within 2 months after the consumer has discovered the defects.
3. Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur will be answered within 14 days of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeably longer processing time, the entrepreneur will respond within 14 days with an acknowledgement of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed response.
4. If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises that is subject to the dispute resolution procedure.
5. In the event of complaints, a consumer must first contact the entrepreneur. If the online store is affiliated with WebwinkelKeur and for complaints that cannot be resolved amicably , the consumer should contact WebwinkelKeur (www.webwinkelkeur.nl), which will mediate free of charge. Check whether this online store has a current membership via https://www.webwinkelkeur.nl / ledenlijst / . If a solution is still not reached, the consumer has the option to have their complaint handled by the independent disputes committee appointed by WebwinkelKeur. The decision of this committee is binding, and both the entrepreneur and the consumer agree to this binding decision. Submitting a dispute to this disputes committee involves costs that must be paid by the consumer to the relevant committee.
6. A complaint does not suspend the entrepreneur's obligations, unless the entrepreneur indicates otherwise in writing.
7. If a complaint is found to be justified by the entrepreneur, the entrepreneur will, at its discretion, either replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.
Article 15 - Disputes
1. Agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are exclusively governed by Dutch law. Even if the consumer resides abroad .
2. The Vienna Sales Convention does not apply.
Article 16 - Additional or deviating provisions
Additional or deviating provisions from these general 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.