GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Contents list
Article 6 – Right of withdrawal 2
Article 7 – Consumer’s obligations during the Reflection Period. 3
Article 8 – Exercising the consumer’s right of withdrawal 3
Article 9 – Obligations of Procam Nederland VOF in case of withdrawal 3
Article 10 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal 3
Article 12 – Performance agreement and extra guarantee. 4
Article 13 – Delivery and execution agreement. 4
Article 15 – Accounts and registration. 5
Article 17 – Complaints procedure. 5
Article 18 – Privacy and security. 5
Article 19 – Additional provisions. 6
Article 20 – Applicable law.. 6
Appendix I: Standard Form for Withdrawal 7
Article 1 – Definitions
In these General Terms and Conditions the following terms shall have the following meanings, except where stated otherwise:
Consumer: the natural person who does not act for purposes related to his/her commercial, trade, craft or professional activities;
Day: calendar day;
Digital Content: data produced and delivered in digital form;
Distance Contract: a contract concluded by Procam Nederland VOF and the Consumer within the scope of an organized system for distance selling products, Digital Content and/or services, whereby exclusive or additional use is made of one or more technologies of distance communication up to the conclusion of the contract;
Reflection Period: the period during which the Consumer may use his right of withdrawal;
Sustainable Data Carrier: any means, including email, that allow the Consumer or Procam Nederland VOF to store information directed to him/her personally in such a manner that makes future consultation and use possible during a period that matches the purpose for which the information is destined and which makes unaltered reproduction of the stored information possible;
Standard Form for Withdrawal: the European standard form for withdrawal included in Appendix;
Procam Nederland VOF, located at Postbus 31200 6503 CE, in Nijmegen, The Netherlands and registered with the Trade Register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 10036698; and trading under the names
Procam Nederland VOF, Quiltplaza Shop and Quiltplaza.
Website: name of the website of Procam Nederland VOF, being www.quiltplaza.eu.
Article 2 – Applicability
- These General Terms and Conditions apply to any offer from Procam Nederland VOF and to any Distance Contract concluded by Procam Nederland VOF and the Consumer.
- Before concluding a Distance Contract, the text of these General Terms and Conditions shall be made available to the Consumer by electronic means in such a way that the Consumer can store it in an accessible manner on a Sustainable Data Carrier. If this is reasonably impossible, Procam Nederland VOF shall indicate in what way the General Terms and Conditions can be inspected and that they will be sent if so requested by electronic means or otherwise without charge, before the Distance Contract is concluded.
- In the event that specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these General Terms and Conditions, the second paragraph of this Article shall apply accordingly, and in the event of contradictory terms and conditions, the Consumer may always appeal to the applicable provision that is most favourable to him/her.
Article 3 – The offer
- Obvious errors or mistakes in the offer are not binding for Procam Nederland VOF.
- All offers contain such information that it is clear to the Consumer what rights and obligations are attached to accepting the offer.
Article 4 – The contract
- The contract becomes valid when the Consumer has accepted the offer and fulfilled the terms and conditions set.
- If the Consumer accepted the offer via electronic means, Procam Nederland VOF shall promptly confirm receipt of having accepted the offer via electronic means.
Article 5 – Software
- When a new software product is purchased the Consumer acquires a Sustainable Data Carrier
(CD-ROM, etc.), the corresponding documentation (if available), as well as a license in accordance with the license terms of the manufacturer. - The Consumer automatically agrees with the corresponding license terms by making use of the software for the first time. The intellectual property rights of the product remain fully in property of the licensor. All rights of the mentioned and used product names, brands, logo’s etc., used by Procam Nederland VOF shall belong to the respective holders of these rights. With regard to the use of the products, the Consumer shall respect all rights of third parties.
- Deploying new software as well as the changing of software already installed, carry the risk of data loss. The Consumer should take necessary measures to prevent data loss. Procam Nederland VOF cannot be held liable for damage resulting from the installation of new software.
- Procam Nederland VOF cannot be held liable in any way for the loss of data by media storage devices purchased by Procam Nederland VOF, except in the case of intention or serious misconduct of Procam Nederland VOF, proven by the Consumer.
Article 6 – Right of withdrawal
- The Consumer can repudiate a purchase contract for a product without giving reasons for a Reflection Period of 14 Days.
- The Reflection Period referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article starts on the Day the product is received by the Consumer or by a third party appointed by him in advance and who is not the carrier, or:
- if the Consumer ordered several products in the same order: the Day on which the Consumer or a third party appointed by him received the last product. Procam Nederland VOF may refuse an order of several products with different delivery dates provided that it clearly informs the Consumer prior to the order process, or
- in case the delivery of a product consists of several batches or parts: the Day on which the Consumer or a third party appointed by him received the last batch or the last part, or
- in case of an agreement about regular delivery of products during a given period: the Day on which the Consumer or a third party appointed by him received the first product.
- The Consumer can terminate an agreement for services or an agreement for delivery of Digital Content that is not delivered on a physical carrier without giving reasons during 14 Days.
- The Reflection Period referred to in Article 3 starts on the Day following the conclusion of the agreement.
Article 7 – Consumer’s obligations during the Reflection Period
- During this period, the Consumer shall handle the product and the packaging with care. The Consumer shall only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary for establishing the nature, the characteristics and the effect of the product. The guiding principle is that the Consumer may only handle and inspect the product in the manner in which one is allowed to handle a product in a shop.
- The Consumer is liable for the decrease in value of the product that is caused by the way of handling the product which went further than allowed in paragraph 1 of this Article.
Article 8 – Exercising the consumer’s right of withdrawal
- If the Consumer exercises his right of withdrawal he shall notify Procam Nederland VOF unambiguously with the Standard Form for Withdrawal within the Reflection Period.
- The Consumer shall return the product or deliver it to (the authorized representative of) Procam Nederland VOF as soon as possible but within 14 Days. This need not be done if Procam Nederland VOF offered to collect the product himself. The Consumer observed the period of returning the product in any event if the product is returned before the expiration of the Reflection Period.
- The Consumer shall return the product with all delivered accessories and if reasonably possible in the original state and packing and in conformity with reasonable and clear instructions given by Procam Nederland VOF.
- The risk and the burden of proof for the correct and timely exercise of the right of withdrawal fall on the Consumer.
- The Consumer shall bear the direct costs of returning the product.
- If performance of the service has been started during the Reflection Period, the Consumer shall pay Procam Nederland VOF an amount that is equal to the part of the obligation already performed at the time of withdrawal as compared with the full compliance of the obligation.
Article 9 – Obligations of Procam Nederland VOF in case of withdrawal
- If Procam Nederland VOF makes the notification of withdrawal by electronic means possible, he shall promptly send a return receipt.
- Procam Nederland VOF shall reimburse all payments made by the Consumer, including any delivery costs that Procam Nederland VOF may charge for the returned product, as soon as possible but within 14 Days following the Day on which the Consumer notified him of the withdrawal. Unless Procam Nederland VOF offers to collect the product himself, he can wait with paying back until having received the product or until the Consumer proved that he returned the product, whichever occurs first.
- Procam Nederland VOF shall make use of the same means of payment that the Consumer used, unless the Consumer consents to another method. The reimbursement is free of charge for the Consumer.
- If the Consumer opted for a more expensive method of delivery instead of the cheapest standard delivery, Procam Nederland VOF need not reimburse the additional costs for the more expensive method.
Article 10 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal
Procam Nederland VOF can exclude the following from the right of withdrawal:
- Services agreements, after full performance of the service, but only if (i) the performance started with the Consumer’s explicit prior consent; and (ii) the Consumer stated that he will lose his right of withdrawal as soon as Procam Nederland VOF has fully performed the agreement.
- Products manufactured in accordance with the Consumer’s specifications which are not prefabricated and which are produced on the basis of a Consumer’s individual choice or decision or which are intended for a specific person.
- Perishable products or products with a limited durability.
- Sealed products which are for health or hygiene reasons not suitable for being returned and of which the seal was broken.
- Sealed audio and video recordings and computer programs of which the seals were broken after delivery.
- Newspapers, periodicals or magazines, with the exception of subscriptions to them.
- The delivery of Digital Content other than on a physical carrier, but only if (i) the performance was started with the Consumer’s explicit prior consent, and (ii) the Consumer stated that he will lose his right of withdrawal by doing so.
Article 11 – Pricing
- The prices of the products and/or services provided shall not be raised during the validity period given in the offer, subject to changes in price due to changes in VAT rates.
- Contrary to paragraph 1 of this Article, Procam Nederland VOF may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market that are beyond the control of Procam Nederland VOF, at variable prices. The offer will state the possibility of being subject to fluctuations and the fact that any indicated prices are target prices.
- Price increases within 3 months after concluding the contract are permitted only if they are the result of new legislation.
- Price increases from 3 months after concluding the contract are permitted only if Procam Nederland VOF has stipulated it and
- they are the result of legal regulations or stipulations, or
- the Consumer has the authority to cancel the contract before the Day on which the price increase starts.
- All prices indicated in the provision of products or services are including VAT.
Article 12 – Performance agreement and extra guarantee
- Procam Nederland VOF guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the contract, with the specifications listed in the offer, with reasonable requirements of usability and/or reliability and with the existing statutory provisions and/or government regulations on the Day the contract was concluded. If agreed, Procam Nederland VOF also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
- In any event no claim can be made on paragraph 1 of this Article (i) in case of damage caused deliberately or with gross negligence, (ii) in case of normal wear and/or (iii) in case of damage from improper care or handling.
- An extra guarantee offered by Procam Nederland VOF, his supplier, manufacturer or importer shall never affect the rights and claims the Consumer may exercise against Procam Nederland VOF about a failure in the fulfilment of the obligations of Procam Nederland VOF if Procam Nederland VOF has failed in the fulfilment of his part of the agreement.
- ‘Extra guarantee’ is taken to mean each obligation by Procam Nederland VOF, his supplier, importer or manufacturer in whom he assigns certain rights or claims to the Consumer that go further than he is legally required in case he fails in the compliance with his part of the agreement.
Article 13 – Delivery and execution agreement
- Procam Nederland VOF shall exercise the best possible care when booking orders and executing product orders and when assessing requests for the provision of services.
- The place of delivery is the address which the Consumer has provided to Procam Nederland
VOF
- The Consumer shall provide Procam Nederland VOF with the correct delivery address and mail address. Any changes need to be reported immediately to Procam Nederland VOF. If the Consumer has entered a wrong address for delivery, then the additional shipping costs will be for the account of the Consumer.
- Delivery takes place while supply lasts.
- The ownership of delivered products will be transferred to the Consumer upon payment of the sum due. The risk of the products passes upon delivery to the Consumer.
- Procam Nederland VOF shall execute accepted orders with convenient speed but at least within 48 hours, unless another delivery period was agreed on. If the delivery has been delayed, or if an order cannot be filled or can be filled only partially, the Consumer shall be informed about this within 48 hours after ordering. In such cases, the Consumer is entitled to repudiate the contract free of charge and with the right to possible compensation.
- After repudiation in conformity with paragraph 6 of this Article, Procam Nederland VOF shall promptly return the payment made by the Consumer.
- The risk of loss and/or damage to products will be borne by Procam Nederland VOF until the time of delivery to the Consumer or a representative appointed in advance and made known to Procam Nederland VOF, unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
Article 14 – Payment
- Unless otherwise stipulated in the agreement or in the additional conditions, the amounts to be paid by the Consumer must be settled within 14 Days after the Reflection Period, or, if there is no Reflection Period, within 14 Days, after concluding the agreement. In case of an agreement to provide a service, this period starts on the Day that the Consumer received the confirmation of the agreement.
- The Consumer has the duty to inform Procam Nederland VOF promptly of possible inaccuracies in the payment details that were given or specified. Payment orders at the bank or giro institute are for the account and risk of the party giving (or authorizing) the payment order.
Article 15 – Accounts and registration
- The Consumer can create an account or otherwise register on the Website. Procam Nederland VOF reserves the right to refuse or cancel any such registration, for example in the event of irregularities.
- The login details are strictly personal and must not be disclosed to third parties. The Consumer is responsible for his login details, even if this is done without his knowledge.
- The Consumer shall immediately alert Procam Nederland VOF if he suspects that his login details are known by an unauthorized third party or in the event of irregularities.
- The Consumer may not create or manage more than one account. Moreover, the Consumer shall not be allowed to register or manage an account (again) after Procam Nederland VOF has denied the request of the Consumer to create an account or after cancellation of the registration.
Article 16 – Force majeure
Procam Nederland VOF and the Consumer are not obliged to fulfill any obligation, if they are prevented from doing so due to a circumstance not attributable to fault and which is not regarded as their responsibility, nor by virtue of the law, a legal action or a generally accepted notion.
Article 17 – Complaints procedure
- Procam Nederland VOF shall have a sufficiently notified complaints procedure in place, and shall handle the complaint in accordance with this complaint procedure.
- Complaints about the performance of contracts shall be filed as soon as possible once the Consumer has noticed the defects, comprehensive and clear with Procam Nederland VOF.
- The complaints submitted to Procam Nederland VOF shall be replied within a period of 24 hours after the date of receipt. Should a complaint require a foreseeable longer time of handling, Procam Nederland VOF shall respond within 24 hours with a notice of receipt and an indication when the Consumer can expect a more detailed reply.
Article 18 – Privacy and security
- Procam Nederland VOF respects the privacy of the Consumer. Procam Nederland VOF treats and processes all personal data transmitted to it in accordance with the applicable legislation, in particular the Personal Data Protection Act. The Consumer agrees to this processing. For the purpose of protecting the Consumer’s personal data, Procam Nederland VOF observes appropriate security measures.
- For more information about privacy, reference is made to which can be viewed on the Website of Procam Nederland VOF.
Article 19 – Additional provisions
- Any possible derogations in respect of these General Terms and Conditions may be agreed upon only in writing. No rights can be derived from these deviations with regard to future agreements.
- The administration of Procam Nederland VOF serves as proof of purchase orders and requests of the Consumer, unless the Consumer proves otherwise. The Consumer acknowledges that electronic communication can serve as proof.
- Procam Nederland VOF is entitled to transfer the rights and obligations under the contract with the Consumer to a third party, by a single notification to the Consumer.
- In case and to the extent that any provisions of these General Terms and Conditions are cancelled or declared invalid, Procam Nederland VOF shall draw up a new provision to replace the null/nullified provision, duly observing as much as possible the object and purpose of the annulled provision.
Article 20 – Applicable law
These General Terms and Conditions, and any non-contractual obligations arising thereto, between Procam Nederland VOF and the Consumer are governed exclusively by the laws of The Netherlands.
Appendix I: Standard Form for Withdrawal
Standard Form for Withdrawal
To: Quiltplaza
Postbus 31200
6503 CE Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Email address: info@quiltplaza.eu
I hereby inform you that I wish to revoke our agreement on the following order:
Order number:
Ordered/received on (dd-mm-yyyy):
Fill in the date on which you received your order or the date of your order.
First name and surname:
Street name + house number:
ZIP code:
Place of domicile:
Country:
Email address:
Date:
Signature
Sign this form only if you will not send this form by e-mail or ordinary post.
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