General Terms and Conditions

Table of contents

Article 1 – Definitions

Article 2 – Identity of the company

Article 3 – Applicability

Article 4 – The offer

Article 5 – The agreement

Article 6 – Right of withdrawal

Article 7 – Costs in case of withdrawal

Article 8 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal

Article 9 – The price

Article 10 – Conformity and warranty Article 11 – Delivery and execution

Article 12 – Duration 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 definitions apply:

Cooling-off period: the period of 14 days after receipt of the order within which the consumer can make use of his right of withdrawal;
Consumer: the natural person who does not act in the exercise of a profession or business and enters into a distance contract with the company;
Day: calendar day;
Duration transaction: a distance contract relating to a series of products and/or services, the delivery and/or purchase obligation of which is spread over time;
Durable data carrier: any means that enables the consumer or company to store information addressed to him personally in a way that allows future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information.
Right of withdrawal: the possibility for the consumer to cancel the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
Use of the right of withdrawal: the consumer can indicate his intention to make use of his right of withdrawal by sending a message to info@venusandaphrodite.com;
Company: the natural or legal person who offers products and/or services to consumers at a distance;
Distance contract: an agreement whereby, within the framework of a system organized by the company 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 techniques for distance communication;
Technique for distance communication: means that can be used to conclude an agreement, without the consumer and company having come together in the same room at the same time.
General Terms and Conditions: these General Terms and Conditions of the company.

Article 2 – Identity of the company

Name: Venus & Aphrodite
Contact details: info@venusandaphrodite.com
Chamber of Commerce: 87561085

Article 3 – Applicability

These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by the company and to every distance contract and orders concluded between company 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 company 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, contrary to 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 it can be easily stored by the consumer on a durable data carrier. If this is not reasonably possible, before the distance contract is concluded, it will be indicated where the general terms and conditions can be read electronically and that they will be sent free of charge at the request of the consumer electronically or otherwise.
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 the consumer can always invoke the applicable provision that is most favorable 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 relevant provision will be replaced immediately by a provision that approximates the scope of the original 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.
10.Ambiguities about the explanation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions must be interpreted ‘in the spirit’ of these general 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 without obligation. The company is entitled to change 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 allow a proper assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the company uses images, these are a true representation of the products and / or services offered. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer do not bind the company.
All images, specifications data in the offer are indications and cannot give rise to compensation or dissolution of the agreement.
Images accompanying products are a true representation of the products offered. Company cannot guarantee that the displayed colors exactly match the real colors of the products.
Each 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:

the price including taxes;

any costs of shipping;

the way in which the agreement will be concluded, and which actions are required for this; whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;

the method of payment, delivery and execution of the agreement;

the period for acceptance of the offer, or the period within which the company guarantees the price;

the level of the rate for distance communication if the costs of using the technique for distance communication are calculated on a basis other than the regular basic rate for the means of communication used;

whether the agreement is archived after its conclusion, and if so, on which it can be consulted by the consumer;

the way in which the consumer can check the data provided by him in the context of the contract before concluding the contract and, if desired, restore it;

any other languages in which, in addition to Dutch, the agreement can be concluded;

the codes of conduct to which the company has submitted and the way in which the consumer can consult these codes of conduct electronically; and

the minimum duration of the distance contract in the event of an extended transaction.

Article 5 – The agreement

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 conditions set therein.
If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the company will immediately confirm receipt of the acceptance of the offer electronically. If the agreement of this acceptance has not been confirmed by the company, the consumer can dissolve the agreement.
If the agreement is concluded electronically, the company 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 company will observe appropriate security measures.
The company can – within legal frameworks – inform himself 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, based on this investigation, the company has good reasons not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or request, stating reasons, or to attach special conditions to the execution.
The company will send the following information to the consumer with the product or service, 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 establishment of the company where the consumer can go with complaints;

the conditions under which and the way in which the consumer can make use of the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement regarding the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;

the information about guarantees and existing after-sales service;

the information included in article 4 paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions, unless the company has already provided this information to the consumer before the execution of the agreement;

the requirements for termination of the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration.

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 dissolve the agreement without giving reasons for 14 days. This cooling-off period starts on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative designated in advance by the consumer andmade known to the company.
During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and 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 delivered accessories and – if reasonably possible – in the original condition and packaging to the company, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the company.
If the consumer wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal, he is obliged to make this known to the company within 14 days after receipt of the product. The consumer must make this known by means of the model form or by means of another means of communication such as by e-mail. After the consumer has indicated that he wants 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 on time, for example by means of proof of shipment.
If, at the end of the periods referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, the customer has not indicated that he wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal or has not returned the product to the company, the purchase is a fact.

When providing services:

When providing services, the consumer has the option to dissolve the agreement without giving reasons 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 company with the offer and / or at the latest at the time of delivery.

Article 7 – Costs in case of withdrawal

If the consumer makes use of his right of withdrawal, he will bear the costs of return at most.
If the consumer has paid an amount, the company will refund this amount as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after withdrawal. However, the condition is that the product has alreadybeen received back by the webshop owner or conclusive proof of complete return can be provided. Reimbursement will be made via the same payment method used by the consumer unless the consumer expressly gives permission for 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 depreciation of the product.
The consumer cannot be held liable for depreciation of the product if the company has not provided all legally required information about the right of withdrawal, this must be done before the conclusion of the purchase agreement.

Article 8 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal

The company can exclude the consumer’s right of withdrawal for products as described in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal only applies if the company has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in time for the conclusion of the agreement.
Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products:

that have been created by the company in accordance with the consumer’s specifications; which are clearly personal in nature;

which, by their very nature, cannot be returned; that can spoil or age quickly;

the price of which is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the company 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 hygienic products 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 has started with the express consent of the consumer before the cooling-off period has expired;

concerning bets and lotteries.

Article 9 – The price

During the period of validity stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered will not be increased, with the exception of price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
Contrary to the previous paragraph, the company can offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market and over which the company has no influence, with variable prices. This link to fluctuations and the fact that any prices quoted are target prices are stated in the offer.
Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if the company has stipulated this and:

these are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or

the consumer has the power to terminate the contract with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.

The prices stated in the offer of products or services include VAT.
All prices are subject to printing and typesetting errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and typesetting errors . In case of printing and typesetting errors, the company is not obliged to deliver the product according to the incorrect price.

Article 10 – Conformity and warranty

The company 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 and / or government regulations existing on the date of the conclusion of the agreement. If agreed, the company also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
A guarantee provided by the company, manufacturer or importer does not affect the legal rights and claims that the consumer can assert against the company based on the agreement.
Any defects or incorrectly delivered products must be reported in writing to the company within 2 months after delivery. The products must be returned in their original packaging and in new condition.
The warranty period of the company corresponds to the manufacturer’s warranty period. However, the company 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 warranty does not apply if:

the consumer has repaired and/or processed the delivered products himself or has had them repaired and/or processed by third parties;

the delivered products have been exposed to abnormal circumstances or are otherwise handled carelessly or are contrary to the instructions of the company and / or have been treated on the packaging;

the inadequacy is wholly or partly the result of regulations that the government has set or will set about the nature or quality of the materials used.

Article 11 – Delivery and execution

The company will take the greatest possible care when receiving and executing orders for products and when assessing requests for the provision of services.
The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.
Subject to what is 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 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 dissolve the agreement free of charge. The consumer is not entitled to compensation.
All delivery times are indicative. The consumer cannot derive any rights from any mentioned periods. Exceeding a period does not entitle the consumer to compensation.
In the event of dissolution in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article, the company will refund the amount paid by the consumer as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after dissolution.
If delivery of an ordered product proves to be impossible, the company will make every effort to make a replacement item available. At the latest upon delivery, it will be reported in a clear and understandable manner that a replacement item will be delivered. In the case of replacement items, the right of withdrawal cannot be excluded. The costs of any return shipment are at the expense of the company.
The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the company until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a representative designated in advance andmade known to the company, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

Article 12 – Duration transactions: duration, termination and extension

Termination

The consumer can terminate an agreement that has been entered into for an indefinite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time with due observance of agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
The consumer can 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, at any time towards the end of the fixed term, subject to agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
The consumer may conclude the contracts referred to in the previous paragraphs:

cancel at any time and not be limited to termination at a certain time or in a certain period;

at least denounce in the same way as they were entered into by him or her;

always cancel with the same notice period as the company has stipulated for himself.

Extension

An agreement 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 period.
Contrary to the previous paragraph, an agreement that has been entered into for a definite period and that extends to 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 can terminate this extended agreement towards the end of the extension with a notice period of no more than one month.
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 terminate 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 that the agreement extends to the arrangement, but less than once a month, delivering daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
An agreement with limited duration until the regular delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) is not tacitly continued and ends automatically after the end of the trial or introductory period.

Duration

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

Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid immediately.
The consumer has the obligation to report inaccuracies in provided or stated payment details to the entrepreneur without delay.
In the event of non-payment by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, with the exception of legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs made known to the consumer in advance.

Article 14 – Complaints procedure

Complaints can be sent to info@venusandaphrodite.com.
Complaints about the execution of the agreement must be submitted fully and clearly described to the company within 2 months, after the consumer has discovered the defects.
Complaints submitted to the company will be answered within a period of 14 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeable longer processing time, the company will respond within the period of 14 days with a message of receipt and an indication when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises that is subject to the dispute settlement.
In the event of complaints, a consumer must first turn to the company.
A complaint does not suspend the obligations of the company, unless the company indicates otherwise in writing.
If a complaint is found to be well-founded by the company, the company will, at its discretion, replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.

Article 15 – Disputes

Agreements between the company and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are exclusively governed by Dutch law. Even if the consumer lives abroad.
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 dragthere.