Algemene Voorwaarden
General Terms and Conditions for the Dropshipping Entrepreneur
Article 1 – Definitions
In these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:
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Cooling-off Period: The period within which the consumer can exercise their right of withdrawal;
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Consumer: A natural person not acting in the exercise of a profession or business who enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur;
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Ongoing Contract: A distance contract concerning a series of products or services, with obligations spread over time;
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Right of Withdrawal: The consumer’s option to withdraw from the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
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Entrepreneur: The natural or legal person offering products or services remotely to consumers;
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Distance Contract: A contract concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer using remote communication techniques;
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CESOP: The Central Electronic System of Payment Information introduced by the EU to monitor payment service providers.
Article 2 – Identity of the Entrepreneur
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Business Name: Stellar Jewellery
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Chamber of Commerce (KvK) Number: KVK 92017010
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VAT Number: [VAT Number]
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Customer Service Email: Askstellarjewellery@gmail.com
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Business Address: Postbus 14 4700 AA Roosendaal
Article 3 – Applicability
These general terms and conditions apply to every offer by the entrepreneur and every concluded distance contract. Before the agreement is finalized, the terms are made available electronically or otherwise.
Article 4 – The Offer
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Offers are non-binding. The entrepreneur reserves the right to modify offers.
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The offer clearly specifies total costs, including shipping fees, customs duties, and any additional charges collected by the postal or courier service.
Article 5 – The Agreement
The agreement is established once the consumer accepts the offer and complies with the specified terms. The entrepreneur will confirm acceptance immediately via email.
Article 6 – Right of Withdrawal
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Consumers have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days of receiving the product without providing a reason.
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Return shipping costs are borne by the consumer when exercising the right of withdrawal.
Article 7 – Costs in Case of Withdrawal
The entrepreneur will reimburse payments within 14 days of the withdrawal, provided the product is returned in its original condition.
Article 8 – Customs and VAT Regulation
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The customer is solely responsible for fulfilling all legal obligations regarding the importation of goods into the country of delivery, including but not limited to the payment of import duties, taxes, and customs clearance costs.
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The entrepreneur does not act as the importer of record for any products shipped to the customer.
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The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations concerning the importation and use of the purchased goods.
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All additional costs incurred during customs clearance, including administrative fees imposed by the postal or courier service, are borne exclusively by the customer.
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The entrepreneur provides the necessary documentation for the shipment but does not guarantee that the goods will meet local import regulations. Customers are advised to verify import requirements prior to placing an order.
Article 9 – CESOP Compliance
From 2024, payment service providers will register transaction data in the CESOP system (Central Electronic System of Payment Information) as per EU regulations. The entrepreneur complies with these regulations, which may impact the monitoring and reporting of payments.
Article 10 – Conformity and Warranty
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The entrepreneur ensures that the products meet the agreement and legal requirements.
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Complaints about defects must be reported in writing within 14 days.
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Products must be returned in their original packaging and condition.
Article 11 – Delivery
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Orders are delivered within 30 days unless otherwise agreed.
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In case of delays, the entrepreneur will inform the consumer within 14 days of the order date.
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Orders are shipped under terms that make the customer the recipient and responsible party for any import-related processes.
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The entrepreneur ensures that products are dispatched in compliance with international shipping regulations but bears no responsibility for delays or issues arising during customs clearance.
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Any failure by the customer to comply with import obligations does not constitute grounds for cancellation or refund of the order.
Article 12 – Complaint Resolution
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Complaints must be submitted in writing within 7 days of discovering the issue.
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The entrepreneur will respond to complaints within 14 days. If a longer resolution time is required, the entrepreneur will provide an estimated timeline.
Article 13 – Disputes
These terms and conditions are governed by Dutch law. Disputes will preferably be resolved amicably. If necessary, disputes will be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.