General Terms and Conditions Nutaresta (Natuurlijk Presteren BV)

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Terms and conditions based on model terms and conditions from 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 withdrawal Article 8 - Exclusion of right of withdrawal Article 9 - The price

Article 10 - Conformity and warranty Article 11 - Delivery and performance

Article 12 - Continuing performance contracts: duration, termination and renewal 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:

  1. Cooling-off period: the period during which the consumer can exercise their right of withdrawal; Read all about the cooling-off period
  2. Consumer: the natural person who is not acting in the course of a profession or business and enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur;
  3. Day: calendar day;
  4. Continuing performance contract: a distance contract relating to a series of products and/or services, the delivery and/or purchase obligation of which is spread over time;
  5. Durable data carrier: any means that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information that is addressed to them personally in a way that allows future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information.
  6. Right of withdrawal: the possibility for the consumer to withdraw from the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
  7. Model form: the model withdrawal form provided by the trader, which the consumer can complete if they wish to exercise their right of withdrawal.
  8. Trader: the natural or legal person who offers products and/or services to consumers at a distance;
  9. Distance contract: a contract whereby, within the framework of a system organised by the trader for the distance sale of products and/or services, up to and including the conclusion of the contract, exclusive use is made of one or more means of distance communication;
  10. Remote communication technology: a means that can be used to conclude an agreement without the consumer and entrepreneur being physically present in the same location at the same time.
  11. General Terms and Conditions: the present General Terms and Conditions of the trader.

Article 2 - Identity of the trader

Nutaresta (Natuurlijk Presteren BV)

Ramgatseweg 11H

4941VN Raamsdonksveer The Netherlands

E support@nutaresta.com

Chamber of Commerce 82127611

VAT number NL862346502B01

Article 3 - Applicability

  1. These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by the trader and to every distance contract concluded and orders placed between the trader and the consumer.
  2. 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 distance contract is concluded that the general terms and conditions can be viewed at the entrepreneur's premises and will be sent free of charge as soon as possible at the consumer's request.
  3. 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 may 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 consulted electronically and that they will be sent free of charge by electronic means or otherwise at the consumer's request.
  4. 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, in the event of conflicting general terms and conditions, the consumer may always invoke the applicable provision that is most favourable to him.
  5. If one or more provisions in these general terms and conditions are at any time wholly or partially invalid or void, the agreement and these terms and conditions will remain in force for the rest and the provision in question will be replaced immediately by mutual agreement with a provision that approximates the meaning of the original as closely as possible.
  6. Situations not covered by these general terms and conditions shall be assessed in accordance with the spirit of these general terms and conditions.
  7. Any ambiguities regarding the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions shall be interpreted in accordance with the spirit of these general terms and conditions.

Article 4 - The offer

  1. If an offer has a limited period of validity or is made subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer.
  2. The offer is without obligation. The entrepreneur is entitled to change and adapt the offer.
  3. 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 make a proper assessment of the offer. If the trader uses images, these are a true representation of the products and/or services offered. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer are not binding on the trader.
  4. All images, specifications and data in the offer are indicative and cannot give rise to compensation or termination of the agreement.
  5. Images accompanying products are a true representation of the products offered. The trader cannot guarantee that the colours displayed correspond exactly to the actual colours of the products.
  6. 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 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 performance of the agreement;

the period for accepting the offer, or the period within which the trader guarantees the price;

the rate for remote communication if the costs of using the remote communication technology are calculated on a basis other than the standard basic rate for the means of communication used;

whether the contract will be archived after its conclusion, and if so, where it can be consulted by the consumer;

the manner in which the consumer can check and, if desired, correct the information provided by him in the context of the agreement before the agreement is concluded;

any other languages in which, in addition to Dutch, the agreement can 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 continuing performance contract.

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 out therein.
  2. If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the trader shall immediately confirm receipt of acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as the agreement has not been confirmed by the trader, the consumer may terminate the agreement.
  3. If the agreement is concluded electronically, the trader shall take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the trader shall take appropriate security measures.
  4. The entrepreneur may, within legal frameworks, ascertain whether the consumer is able to meet his payment obligations, as well as all those facts and factors that are important for a responsible conclusion of the distance contract. If, on the basis of this investigation, the trader has good reasons not to enter into the contract, he is entitled to refuse an order or request, stating reasons, or to attach special conditions to the execution.
  5. The trader shall 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 entrepreneur's establishment where the consumer can submit 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;

information about guarantees and existing after-sales service;

the information included in Article 4(3) of these terms and conditions, unless the trader has already provided this information to the consumer prior to the performance of the contract;

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

  1. In the case of a continuing performance contract, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.
  2. Every agreement is entered into subject to the condition precedent of sufficient availability of the products concerned.

Article 6 - Right of withdrawal

Upon delivery of products:

  1. When purchasing products, the consumer has the option to terminate the agreement without giving reasons within 14 days. This cooling-off period commences on the day after the product is received by the consumer or a representative designated in advance by the consumer and announced to the trader.
  2. During the cooling-off period, the consumer shall handle the product and packaging with care. He shall only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to assess whether he wishes to keep the product. If they exercise their right of withdrawal, they shall return the product to the trader with all accessories supplied and, if reasonably possible, in its original condition and packaging, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the trader.
  3. If the consumer wishes to exercise his right of withdrawal, he is obliged to notify the trader within 14 days of receiving the product. The consumer must notify the trader using the model form or by other means of communication, such as email. After the consumer has notified the trader of their intention to exercise their right of withdrawal, the customer must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the goods have been returned in time.

returned, for example by means of proof of shipment.

  1. If, after the expiry of the periods specified in paragraphs 2 and 3, the customer has not indicated that they wish to exercise their right of withdrawal or has not returned the product to the trader, the purchase is final.

For the provision of services:

  1. In the case of the provision of services, the consumer has the option to terminate the agreement without giving reasons for at least 14 days, starting on the day the agreement was entered into.
  2. To exercise their right of withdrawal, consumers shall follow the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the trader in the offer and/or at the latest upon delivery.

Article 7 - Costs in case of withdrawal

  1. The consumer shall bear the direct costs of returning the product.
  2. If the consumer has paid an amount, the trader 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 that conclusive proof of complete return can be provided. Refunds will be made using the same payment method used by the consumer, unless the consumer expressly agrees to a different payment method.
  3. If the product is damaged due to careless handling by the consumer, the consumer is liable for any reduction in the value of the product.
  4. The consumer cannot be held liable for any reduction in the value of the product if the trader has not provided all the legally required information about the right of withdrawal; this must be done before the purchase agreement is concluded.

Article 8 - Exclusion of right of withdrawal

  1. The trader may 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 trader 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:

which have been created by the trader in accordance with the consumer's specifications;

which are clearly personal in nature;

which, by their nature, cannot be returned;

that are liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly;

whose price is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the trader has no influence;

for individual newspapers and magazines;

audio and video recordings and computer software whose seal has been broken by the consumer;

for hygiene products whose seal has been broken by the consumer.

  1. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:
    • relating to accommodation, transport, restaurant services or leisure activities to be performed on a specific date or during a specific period;
    • the delivery of which has commenced with the consumer's express consent before the cooling-off period has expired;
    • relating to betting and lotteries.

Article 9 - The price

  1. During the period of validity stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered will not be increased, except for price changes resulting from changes in VAT rates.
  2. Contrary to the previous paragraph, the trader may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market and over which the trader has no influence, at variable prices. This sensitivity to fluctuations and the fact that any prices quoted 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 trader has stipulated this and:

they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or

the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.

5. The prices stated in the range 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 the event of printing and typesetting errors, the trader is not obliged 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 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 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 legal rights and claims that the consumer can assert against the entrepreneur on the basis of 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 trader in writing within two months of discovery of the defect.
  5. The warranty does not apply if:

the consumer has repaired and/or modified the delivered products themselves or had them repaired and/or modified by third parties;

the delivered products have been exposed to abnormal conditions or have otherwise been handled carelessly or contrary to the instructions of the entrepreneur and/or the instructions 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 trader will take the greatest possible care when receiving and executing orders for products and when assessing requests for the provision of services.
  2. The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has provided to the company.
  3. With due observance of the provisions of paragraph 4 of this article, the company will execute accepted orders with due speed, but at the latest 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 without incurring any costs. The consumer is not entitled to compensation.
  4. All delivery times are indicative. The consumer cannot derive any rights from any delivery times mentioned. Exceeding a delivery time does not entitle the consumer to compensation.
  5. In the event of termination in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article, the trader shall refund the amount paid by the consumer as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after termination.
  6. If delivery of an ordered product proves impossible, the trader will endeavour to make a replacement item available. No later than upon delivery, it will be clearly and comprehensibly stated that a replacement item is being delivered. The right of withdrawal cannot be excluded for replacement items. The costs of any return shipment will be borne by the trader.
  7. The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the trader until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a representative designated in advance and made known to the trader, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

Article 12 - Long-term transactions: duration, termination and renewal

Termination

  1. The consumer may 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, subject to the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
  2. The consumer may terminate a contract that has been entered into for a fixed period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services at any time at the end of the fixed period, subject to the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
  3. The consumer may terminate the agreements referred to in the previous paragraphs:

at any time and are not restricted to termination at a specific time or within a specific

period;

at least terminate in the same manner as they were entered into by them;

 always terminate with the same notice period as the trader has stipulated for himself.

Renewal

  1. An agreement entered into for a fixed term and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a fixed term.
  2. Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, a fixed-term contract for the regular delivery of daily, weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly renewed for a fixed period of up to three months, provided that the consumer can terminate this renewed contract at the end of the renewal period with a notice period of no more than one month.
  3. A contract that has been entered into for a fixed period and that extends to the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly renewed for an indefinite period if the consumer is entitled to terminate the contract 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 contract extends to the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
  4. A contract of limited duration for the regular delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines for introductory purposes (trial or introductory subscription) shall not be tacitly renewed and shall automatically end at the end of 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 fairness and reasonableness preclude termination before the end of the agreed duration.

Article 13 - Payment

  1. Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 7 working days after the start 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 is obliged to report any inaccuracies in the payment details provided or stated to the trader without delay.
  3. In the event of non-payment by the consumer, the trader has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the consumer reasonable costs that were communicated to the consumer in advance.

Article 14 - Complaints procedure

  1. The trader has a sufficiently publicised complaints procedure and handles complaints in accordance with this complaints procedure.
  2. Complaints about the performance of the agreement must be submitted to the trader within two months of the consumer discovering the defects, and must be fully and clearly described.
  3. 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 confirmation of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
  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, consumers should first contact the trader. If the online shop is affiliated with WebwinkelKeur and complaints cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, consumers should contact WebwinkelKeur (www.webwinkelkeur.nl), which will mediate free of charge. Check whether this online shop has a current membership via https://www.webwinkelkeur.nl/ledenlijst/. If a solution cannot be reached, the consumer has the option of having their complaint handled by the independent disputes committee appointed by WebwinkelKeur. The decision of this committee is binding, and both the trader and the consumer agree to this binding decision. Submitting a dispute to this disputes committee entails costs that must be paid by the consumer to the committee in question.
  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 trader, the trader will, at its discretion, either replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.

Article 15 - Disputes

  1. Agreements between the trader and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are governed exclusively by Dutch law. This also applies if the consumer resides abroad.
  2. The Vienna Sales Convention does not apply.

Article 16 - Additional or deviating provisions

Additional provisions or provisions deviating from these general terms and conditions may not be to the detriment of the consumer and must be laid down in writing or in such a way that they can be stored by the consumer in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier.