General Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions

Article 1 – Definitions
In these conditions, the following definitions apply:

  • Cooling-off period: the period within which the consumer can make use of their 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 entrepreneur;

  • Day: calendar day;

  • Long-term 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 medium that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information personally addressed to them, in a manner that allows future consultation and unchanged reproduction of the stored information.

  • Right of withdrawal: the possibility for the consumer to withdraw from the distance contract within the cooling-off period;

  • Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who offers products and/or services to consumers at a distance;

  • Distance contract: an agreement concluded within the framework of a system organized by the entrepreneur for distance selling of products and/or services, whereby, 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: a tool that can be used to conclude an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur having to be in the same place at the same time.

  • General Terms and Conditions: these present General Terms and Conditions of the entrepreneur.

Article 2 – Identity of the Entrepreneur
Business name: Toronto vogue
Chamber of Commerce number: 98310127
Trade name: Toronto vogue
VAT number: NL005323583B06
Customer service email: info@torontovogue.net

Article 3 – Applicability
These general terms and conditions apply to every offer from the entrepreneur and to every distance contract concluded and orders between entrepreneur and consumer.

Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions shall be made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, it shall be indicated before the distance contract is concluded that the general terms and conditions are available for inspection at the entrepreneur’s premises and that they will be sent free of charge to the consumer as soon as possible upon request.

If the distance contract is concluded electronically, then, contrary to the previous paragraph, the text of these general terms and conditions can be made available to the consumer electronically in such a way that the consumer can easily store them on a durable data carrier. If this is not reasonably possible, it shall be indicated, before the distance contract is concluded, where the general terms and conditions can be accessed electronically and that they will be sent free of charge to the consumer electronically or otherwise upon request.

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 accordingly, and the consumer may always invoke the applicable provision that is most favorable to them 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 annulled, the agreement and these conditions shall otherwise remain in force and the provision concerned shall be replaced without delay in mutual consultation by a provision that approximates the intent of the original as closely as possible.

Situations not covered by these general terms and conditions must be assessed “in the spirit” of these general terms and conditions. Ambiguities regarding the interpretation 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 validity period or is made subject to conditions, this shall be expressly stated in the offer.

The offer is without obligation. The entrepreneur is entitled to change and adjust the offer.

The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the offered products and/or services. The description is sufficiently detailed to allow the consumer to make a proper assessment of the offer. If the entrepreneur uses images, these shall be a true representation of the offered products and/or services. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.

All images, specifications, and data in the offer are indicative and cannot give rise to compensation or termination of the agreement. Images accompanying products are a true representation of the products offered. The entrepreneur cannot guarantee that the displayed colors exactly match the actual 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, excluding customs clearance costs and import VAT. These additional costs are for the account and risk of the customer. The postal and/or courier service will apply the special scheme for postal and courier services with regard to import. This scheme applies if the goods are imported into the EU country of destination, which in this case is applicable. The postal and/or courier service will collect the VAT (possibly together with the customs clearance costs charged) from the recipient of the goods;

  • any costs of delivery;

  • the method by which the agreement will be concluded and what actions are necessary for this;

  • whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;

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

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

  • the amount of the rate for distance communication if the costs of using the means of 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 how it can be consulted by the consumer;

  • the manner in which the consumer, before concluding the agreement, can check and, if desired, correct the data provided by them in connection with the agreement;

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

  • the codes of conduct to which the entrepreneur has submitted 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 long-term transaction.
    Optional: available sizes, colors, types of materials.

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 attached thereto.

If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the entrepreneur shall immediately confirm 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 may dissolve the agreement.

If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur shall take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and shall ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur shall observe appropriate security measures.

The entrepreneur may, within legal frameworks, inform themselves whether the consumer can meet their payment obligations, as well as of all facts and factors that are important for the responsible conclusion of the distance contract. If, based on this investigation, the entrepreneur has good grounds not to enter into the agreement, they are entitled to refuse an order or request with reasons, or to attach special conditions to the execution.

The entrepreneur shall provide the following information, in writing or in such a way that the consumer can store it in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier, to the consumer no later than upon delivery of the product or service:

  • the visiting address of the entrepreneur’s establishment where the consumer can file complaints;

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

  • information about guarantees and existing after-sales service;

  • the data included in article 4, paragraph 3 of these conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided this data to the consumer prior to 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 a long-term transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph applies only to the first delivery.

Every agreement is entered into under the suspensive condition of sufficient availability of the products concerned.

Article 6 – Right of Withdrawal
When purchasing products, the consumer has the option to dissolve the contract without giving reasons for a period of 30 days. This cooling-off period starts on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative previously designated by the consumer and made known to the entrepreneur.

During the cooling-off period, the consumer shall handle the product and packaging with care. The consumer shall only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to assess whether they wish to keep the product. If they exercise their right of withdrawal, they shall return the product with all delivered accessories and – if reasonably possible – in the original condition and packaging to the entrepreneur, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.

If the consumer wishes to make use of the right of withdrawal, they are obliged to notify the entrepreneur within 30 days of receipt of the product. Notification must be made by written message/email. After the consumer has indicated that they wish to make use of the right of withdrawal, they must return the product within 30 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods were returned on time to the place of origin. This may also be directly to our supplier in China. The consumer can, for example, provide proof of shipment.

If the consumer has not indicated within the periods mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3 that they wish to exercise the right of withdrawal, or has not returned the product to the entrepreneur, the purchase is a fact.

Article 7 – Costs in Case of Withdrawal
If the consumer makes use of their right of withdrawal, the costs of returning the products are entirely at the expense of the consumer. Note that this also includes the return shipment to the country of origin, i.e., our supplier in China.

If the consumer has paid an amount, the entrepreneur shall refund this amount as soon as possible, but at the latest within 30 days after withdrawal. The condition is that the product has already been received back by the retailer or conclusive proof of complete return can be provided.

Article 8 – Exclusion of Right of Withdrawal
The entrepreneur may exclude the consumer’s right of withdrawal for products as described in paragraphs 2 and 3. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, or at least in good time before the conclusion of the agreement.

Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products:

  • that have been created by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer’s specifications;

  • that are clearly personal in nature;

  • that by their 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 entrepreneur has no influence;

  • for single newspapers and magazines;

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

  • for hygienic products whose seal has been broken by the consumer.

Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:

  • concerning accommodation, transport, restaurant business, or leisure activities to be performed on a specific date or during a specific period;

  • whose delivery has begun 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 offered products and/or services will not be increased, except for 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 and over which the entrepreneur has no influence, at variable prices. This linkage to fluctuations and the fact that any stated prices 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 are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.

Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if the entrepreneur has stipulated this and:

  • they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or

  • the consumer has the authority to terminate the agreement as of the day on which the price increase takes effect.

The place of delivery is determined on the basis of Article 5, first paragraph, of the Dutch VAT Act 1968, in the country where transport begins. In this case, this delivery takes place outside the EU. Consequently, import VAT and/or customs clearance costs will be collected from the customer by the postal or courier service. Therefore, the entrepreneur will not charge VAT.

All prices are subject to printing and typographical errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and typographical errors. In the event of printing and typographical errors, the entrepreneur is not obliged to deliver the product at the incorrect price.

Article 10 – Conformity and Warranty
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 statutory 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.

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 under the agreement.

Any defects or wrongly delivered products must be reported in writing to the entrepreneur within 30 days of delivery. Products must be returned in the original packaging and in new condition.

The entrepreneur’s warranty period corresponds to the manufacturer’s warranty period. However, the entrepreneur 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 guarantee does not apply if:

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

  • The delivered products have been exposed to abnormal conditions or otherwise handled carelessly or contrary to the instructions of the entrepreneur and/or 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
The entrepreneur shall exercise the greatest possible care in receiving and executing product orders.

The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.

Subject to what is stated in Article 4 of these general terms and conditions, the company shall execute accepted orders promptly but no later than within 30 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period.

If delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot or can only partially be executed, the consumer shall be informed of this no later than 30 days after they have placed the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to dissolve the agreement free of charge and the right to any compensation.

In case of dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur shall refund the amount that the consumer has paid as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after dissolution.

If delivery of an ordered product proves to be impossible, the entrepreneur will endeavor to make a replacement item available. At the latest upon delivery, it shall be clearly and comprehensibly stated that a replacement item is being delivered. In the case of replacement items, the right of withdrawal cannot be excluded. The costs of any return shipment are for the account of the entrepreneur.

The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a representative previously designated and made known to the entrepreneur, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

Article 12 – Long-Term Transactions: Duration, Termination, and Extension

Termination
The consumer may terminate an agreement that has been entered into for an indefinite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time with due observance of the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.

The consumer may terminate an agreement that has been entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time at the end of the fixed term with due observance of the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.

The consumer may:

  • terminate the agreements mentioned in the previous paragraphs at all times and not be restricted to termination at a specific time or in a specific period;

  • at least terminate them in the same way as they were entered into by the consumer;

  • always terminate them with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for themselves.

Extension
An agreement that has been entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products or services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a definite period.

By way of exception, an agreement entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of daily, news, and weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly extended for a definite period of a maximum of three months, if the consumer can terminate this extended agreement at 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 which extends to the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly extended 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 case of an agreement that extends to the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news, and weekly newspapers and magazines.

An agreement with limited duration for the regular delivery of daily, news, and weekly newspapers and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) will not be tacitly continued and will end automatically after 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 within 7 working days after the start of the cooling-off period referred to in Article 6, paragraph 1. In the case of an agreement to provide a service, this period begins after the consumer has received the confirmation of the agreement.

The consumer has the duty to immediately report inaccuracies in provided or stated payment details to the entrepreneur.

In case of non-payment by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs previously made known to the consumer.

Article 14 – Complaints Procedure
Complaints about the execution of the agreement must be submitted fully and clearly described to the entrepreneur within 7 days after the consumer has discovered the defects.

Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur shall be answered within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeably longer processing time, the entrepreneur shall reply within the 30-day period with

Article 15 – Disputes

Agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are governed exclusively by Dutch law, even if the consumer resides abroad.