Terms And Conditions
Article 1 - Definitions
In these General Terms and Conditions, the following definitions shall apply:
Withdrawal period: The period during which the consumer can exercise his right of withdrawal;
Consumer: A natural person not acting in the exercise of a profession or business who concludes a distance contract with the professional;
Day: Calendar day;
Duration transaction: A distance contract for a series of products and/or services with an obligation to deliver and/or purchase spread over time;
Durable medium: Any means that enables the consumer or professional to store information addressed to them personally in a way that allows future consultation and reproduction without modification of the stored information.
Right of withdrawal: The consumer's right to withdraw from the distance contract during the withdrawal period;
Entrepreneur: The natural or legal person offering products and/or services to consumers at a distance;
Distance contract: An agreement where, within the framework of a system organised by the entrepreneur for distance selling of products and/or services, up to and including the conclusion of the agreement, exclusive use is made of one or more means of distance communication;
Means of distance communication: Means that can be used to conclude an agreement without the consumer and entrepreneur being in the same room at the same time.
Article 2 - Identity of the Entrepreneur
Ian-E-commerce
Groene Kruisstraat 52A, 6591GK Gennep
Email adres: info@ardoora.com
KVK number: 92110045
VAT identification number: NL004936981B34
Article 3 - Applicability
These general terms and conditions apply to every offer by the trader and to every distance contract and order concluded between the trader 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, it will be indicated before the conclusion of the distance contract that the general terms and conditions can be inspected at the entrepreneur's premises and that, upon request, they will be sent to the consumer free of charge as soon as possible. If the distance contract is concluded electronically, notwithstanding the above 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 can be stored by the consumer in a simple manner on a durable data carrier. If this is not reasonably possible, prior to the conclusion of the distance contract it will be indicated where the general terms and conditions can be consulted electronically and that at the consumer's request they will be sent electronically or otherwise free of charge.
If specific terms and conditions apply to a product or service in addition to these general terms and conditions, the second and third paragraphs apply mutatis mutandis. In the event of a conflict between the general terms and conditions, the consumer can always invoke the provision that is most favourable to him.
If one or more provisions of these general terms and conditions are declared null and void or voidable in whole or in part at any time, the agreement and these terms and conditions shall remain in force in all other respects, and the provision in question shall immediately be replaced by mutual agreement with a provision that comes as close as possible to the purpose of the original one.
Cases not covered by these general terms and conditions are to be interpreted ‘in the spirit’ of these general terms and conditions.
Uncertainties about the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions are to 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 expressly stated in the offer.
The offer is without obligation. The entrepreneur has the right to change and adjust the offer. The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products and/or services on offer. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable the consumer to assess the offer correctly. If the entrepreneur uses images, these are an accurate representation of the products and/or services on offer. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.
All images, specifications and data in the offer are indicative and cannot be a reason for compensation or termination of the agreement.
Product images are a faithful representation of the products offered. The entrepreneur cannot guarantee that the colours displayed correspond exactly to the actual colours of the products.
Each offer contains information in such a way that it is clear to the consumer which rights and obligations are attached to the acceptance of the offer. This concerns in particular:the price including all taxes.
- price including all taxes;
- any shipping costs;
- the manner in which the agreement will be concluded and the actions required for this purpose;
- the applicability or not of the right of withdrawal;
- the method of payment, delivery and performance of the agreement;
- the period for acceptance of the offer, as well as the period within which the professional guarantees the price;
- the amount of the costs of remote communication, if the costs for the use of remote communication technology are calculated on a basis other than the normal basic rate for the means of communication used;
- if the contract is archived after its conclusion, the manner in which the consumer can consult it;
- the manner in which the consumer can check and, if necessary, repair the data he has provided before concluding the contract;
- the languages other than English and Dutch in which the agreement can be concluded;
- the codes of conduct to which the professional is subject and how the consumer can consult these codes of conduct electronically.
Article 5 - The Agreement
Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the agreement is concluded when the consumer accepts the offer and fulfils the conditions set out therein.
If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the entrepreneur immediately confirms receipt of the acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as the receipt of this acceptance has not been confirmed by the entrepreneur, the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement.
If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur shall take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and shall ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate security measures.
Within the legal framework, the entrepreneur may inquire about the consumer's ability to fulfil his payment obligations, as well as about all facts and circumstances that are important for a responsible conclusion of the distance contract. If, on the basis of this investigation, the entrepreneur has good reasons not to enter into the agreement, he has the right to refuse an order or application or to impose special conditions, giving reasons. The entrepreneur will provide the following information with the product or service delivered to the consumer, in writing or in such a way that the consumer can keep it on a durable data carrier:
- the address of the trader's establishment to which the consumer can address a complaint;
- the conditions and modalities for exercising the right of withdrawal by the consumer, or a clear statement concerning the exclusion of the right of withdrawal
- information on existing guarantees and after-sales services
- the details referred to in Article 4(3) of these terms and conditions, unless the trader has already provided the consumer with these details before the performance of the contract;
- the conditions for terminating the agreement if it has a duration of more than one year or an indefinite duration.
In the case of a contract of duration, the provision of the previous paragraph applies only to the first delivery.
Article 6 - Right of withdrawal
When purchasing products, the consumer has the possibility of dissolving the agreement within 14 days without giving reasons. This reflection period starts on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative designated by the consumer and made known to the entrepreneur.
During the reflection period, the consumer will treat the product and its packaging with care. He will only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning 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 shop.
The consumer is only liable for depreciation of the product resulting from handling the product beyond what is allowed in paragraph 1.
The consumer is not liable for depreciation of the product if the trader did not provide him with all legally required information on the right of withdrawal before concluding the contract.
Article 7 - Obligations of the Consumer during the Reflection Period
If the consumer exercises their right of withdrawal, the costs of returning the products shall be borne by the consumer.
If the consumer has made a payment, the entrepreneur will refund this amount as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after the withdrawal. However, this is conditional upon the product having been received by the retailer or conclusive proof of complete return being provided.
Article 8 - Exercise of the Right of Withdrawal by the Consumer and the Costs thereof
- the trader has not provided the consumer with the legally required information on the right of withdrawal, the reimbursement of costs in the event of withdrawal, or the model withdrawal form; or
- the consumer has not explicitly requested the commencement of the performance of the service or supply of gas, water, electricity or district heating during the withdrawal period.
The consumer bears no cost for the full or partial delivery of digital content not delivered on a tangible medium if:
- before the delivery takes place, he has not expressly consented to start the performance of the contract before the end of the cooling-off period;
- he has not acknowledged losing his right of withdrawal when giving his consent; or
- the trader has failed to confirm this statement by the consumer.
Article 9 - Obligations of the Entrepreneur in case of Revocation
If the trader offers the possibility of electronic notification of withdrawal by the consumer, he shall send a confirmation of receipt without delay after receiving this notification.
The trader shall reimburse all payments made by the consumer, including any delivery costs charged by the trader for the returned product, without delay but at the latest within 14 days from the day on which the consumer informs him of the withdrawal. Unless the entrepreneur offers to pick up the product himself, he may wait with reimbursement until he has received the product or until the consumer proves that he has returned the product, whichever occurs first.
The trader will use the same payment method used by the consumer for the refund, unless the consumer agrees to another method. The refund is free of charge for the consumer.
If the consumer has chosen a more expensive delivery method than the cheapest standard delivery, the entrepreneur does not have to refund the extra costs for the more expensive method.
Article 10 - Exclusion of the right of withdrawal
The entrepreneur may exclude the following products and services from the right of withdrawal, but only if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in time before the conclusion of the contract:
- Products or services whose price depends on fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence and which may occur within the withdrawal period;
- Contracts concluded during a public auction. A public auction means a method of sale in which products, digital content and/or services are offered by the operator to consumers who attend or have the opportunity to attend the auction in person under the direction of an auctioneer, whereby the successful bidder is obliged to purchase the products, digital content and/or services;
- Service contracts, after full performance of the service, but only if:
- performance has begun with the consumer's express prior consent; and
- the consumer has declared that he will lose his right of withdrawal once the operator has fully performed the contract;
- Products manufactured according to consumer specifications, which are not prefabricated and which are made on the basis of an individual choice or decision by the consumer or which are clearly intended for a specific person;
- Products that spoil quickly or have a limited shelf life;
- Sealed products that are not suitable for return for reasons of health protection or hygiene and whose seal has been broken after delivery;
- Products which by their nature are irrevocably mixed with other products after delivery;
- Alcoholic beverages whose price was agreed upon at the conclusion of the contract, but whose delivery can only take place after 30 days and whose actual value depends on fluctuations in the market over which the entrepreneur has no influence;
- Sealed audio, video recordings and computer software whose seal has been broken after delivery;
- Newspapers, magazines or journals, excluding subscriptions to them;
- Delivery of digital content other than on a tangible medium, but only if:
- performance has begun with the consumer's express prior consent; and
- the consumer has declared that he will lose his right of withdrawal by giving his consent.
Article 11 - The Price
During the period of validity as stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered will not be increased, except in case of price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
Contrary to the previous paragraph, the Entrepreneur may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market beyond the Entrepreneur's control, with variable prices. This link to fluctuations and the fact that any prices mentioned are target prices will be stated in the offer.
Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if they result from legal regulations or provisions.
Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if the Entrepreneur has stipulated this and:
Article 16 - Disputes
Contracts 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 outside the UK.