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General terms and conditions Ecovery webshop

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Attached to the PDF is a model withdrawal form.

These general terms and conditions come into effect on November 10, 2020

Index

Article 1 – Definitions
Article 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur
Article 3 – Applicability
Article 4 – The offer
Article 5 – The agreement
Article 6 – Right
Article 7 – Obligations of the consumer during the reflection period
Article 8 – Exercise of the right of withdrawal by the consumer and costs thereof
Article 9 – Obligations of the entrepreneur in the event of withdrawal
Article 10 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal
Article 11 – The price
Article 12 – Performance and additional guarantee
Article 13 – Delivery and execution
Article 14 – Expensive transactions
Article 15 – Payment
Article 16 – Complaints procedure
Article 17 – Disputes
Annex I: Model withdrawal form

Article 1 – Definitions

Reflection period: the period within which the consumer can make use of his right of withdrawal.

Consumer: the natural person who is not acting in the context of a professional activity.

Day: calendar day.

Additional agreement: An agreement whereby the consumer acquires products, digital content and/or services in connection with a distance contract and goods, digital content and/or services are supplied by the entrepreneur or by a third party on the basis of an agreement between those third party and the entrepreneur.

Duration transaction: a distance contract with regard 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 entrepreneur 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 option for the consumer to cancel the distance contract within the cooling-off period.

Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who is a member of Ecovery .be and who offers products and/or services and/or digital content to consumers at a distance.

Distance contract: an agreement in which only one or more techniques for distance communication are used.

Digital content: data that is produced and delivered in digital form.

Technique for distance communication: means that can be used for concluding an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur meeting simultaneously in the same room

Article 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur

Statutory name: Motion Planet bv
Trade name: Ecovery
Address: Industriestraat 5, 8755 Ruiselede
Tel: 0032 476 49 09 04 (between 8.30 am and 5 pm on working days)
E-mail: info@ ecovery .be
KBO number: 0684514845
VAT identification number: BE0684514845

Article 3 – Applicability

  1. These general terms and conditions apply to every offer from the entrepreneur and to every distance contract concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer.
  2. Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions is transferred 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 at the entrepreneur and they will be sent free of charge as soon as possible at the request of the consumer.
  3. If the distance contract is concluded electronically, notwithstanding the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions can be electronically transferred to the consumer in such a way that the consumer can easily way can be stored 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 at the request of the consumer electronically or otherwise.
  4. 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. is.

Article 4 – The offer

  1. If an offer has a limited period of validity or is made subject to conditions, this will be expressly stated in the offer.
  2. The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products and/or services offered. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable a good assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the entrepreneur uses images, these are a true representation of the products and/or services offered.
  3. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer are not binding on the entrepreneur.
  4. 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 delivery;
    – the manner 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 or performance of the agreement;
    – the term for acceptance of the offer, or the term for keeping the price unconditional;
    – the level of the rate for distance communication if the costs of using the technology for distance communication are calculated on a basis other than the basic rate;
    – if the agreement is archived after its conclusion, how it can be consulted by the consumer;
    – the way in which the consumer can become aware of acts that he does not want before concluding the agreement, as well as the way in which he can rectify these before the agreement is concluded;
    – the possible languages ​​in which, in addition to Dutch, the agreement can be concluded;
    the codes of conduct to which the entrepreneur is subject 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 agreement that extends to continuous or periodic delivery of products or services.
  5. The range consists of ecological constructions, nature conservation products, garden animal feed and material for field work.

Article 5 – Agreement

  1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the agreement is concluded at the moment of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and the fulfillment of the associated conditions.
  2. If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the entrepreneur will 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 can dissolve the agreement.
  3. If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and ensure a safe web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate security measures.
  4. Within legal frameworks, the entrepreneur can inform himself whether the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as about all those facts and factors that are important for a responsible conclusion of the distance contract. If, on the basis of this investigation, the entrepreneur has good reasons not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or request with reasons or to attach special conditions to the execution.
  5. At the latest upon delivery of the product, service or digital content to the consumer, the entrepreneur will send 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 data carrier:
    - the visiting address of the establishment of the entrepreneur where the consumer can go with complaints;
    – the conditions under which and the manner 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 price including all taxes of the product, service or digital content;
    to the extent applicable, the costs of delivery; and the method of payment, delivery or performance of the distance contract; – the requirements for terminating the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration;
    – if the consumer has a right of withdrawal, the model withdrawal form.
  6. In the case of a long-term transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.


Article 6 – Right of withdrawal

1. Upon delivery of products:

  1. The consumer can dissolve an agreement with regard to the purchase of a product during a reflection period of at least 14 days without stating reasons. The entrepreneur may ask the consumer for the reason for withdrawal, but not oblige him to state his reason(s).
  2. The reflection period referred to in paragraph 1 starts on the day after the consumer, or a third party designated in advance by the consumer, who is not the carrier, has received the product, or; if the consumer has ordered several products in the same order: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by him, has received the last product. The entrepreneur may, provided he has clearly informed the consumer about this prior to the ordering process, refuse an order for several products with different delivery times.b. if the delivery of a product consists of different shipments or parts: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by him, has received the last shipment or the last part; c. in the case of agreements for regular delivery of products during a certain period: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by him, has received the first product.

 

  1. For services and digital content that is not provided on a tangible medium:
  2. The consumer can dissolve a service agreement and an agreement for the supply of digital content that has not been delivered on a tangible medium for a minimum of 14 days without stating reasons. The entrepreneur may ask the consumer for the reason for withdrawal, but not oblige him to state his reason(s).
  3. The reflection period referred to in paragraph 3 commences on the day following the conclusion of the agreement.

 

  1. Extended cooling-off period for products, services and digital content that is not delivered on a material medium if you do not inform about the right of withdrawal:
  2. If the entrepreneur has not provided the consumer with the legally required information about the right of withdrawal or the model withdrawal form, the reflection period will expire twelve months after the end of the original reflection period determined in accordance with the previous paragraphs of this article.
  3. If the entrepreneur has provided the consumer with the information referred to in the previous paragraph within twelve months after the commencement date of the original cooling-off period, the cooling-off period will expire 14 days after the day on which the consumer received that information.

 

Article 7 – Obligations of the consumer during the cooling-off period

 

  1. During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and the packaging with care. He will only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to determine the nature, characteristics and functioning of the product. The basic principle here is that the consumer may only handle and inspect the product as he would be allowed to do in a store.
  2. The consumer is only liable for depreciation of the product that is the result of a way of handling the product that goes beyond what is permitted in paragraph 1.
  3. The consumer is not liable for depreciation of the product if the entrepreneur has not provided him with all legally required information about the right of withdrawal before or at the conclusion of the agreement.

 

Article 8 – Exercise of the right of withdrawal by the consumer and costs thereof

 

  1. If the consumer makes use of his right of withdrawal, he will report this to the entrepreneur within the cooling-off period by means of the model withdrawal form or in another unambiguous manner. The model form has been added as an appendix to the General Terms and Conditions.
  2. As soon as possible, but within 14 days from the day following the notification referred to in paragraph 1, the consumer returns the product or hands it over to (an authorized representative of) the entrepreneur. This is not necessary if the entrepreneur has offered to collect the product himself. The consumer has in any case observed the return period if he returns the product before the reflection period has expired.
  3. The consumer returns the product with all accessories supplied, if reasonably possible in its original condition and packaging, and in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.
  4. The risk and the burden of proof for the correct and timely exercise of the right of withdrawal lies with the consumer.
  5. The consumer bears the direct costs of returning the product. If the entrepreneur indicates that he will bear the costs himself, the consumer does not have to bear the costs for return.

 

Article 9 – Obligations of the entrepreneur in the event of withdrawal

  1. If the entrepreneur makes the notification of withdrawal by the consumer possible electronically, he will immediately send a confirmation of receipt after receiving this notification.
  2. The entrepreneur will reimburse all payments from the consumer, including any delivery costs charged by the entrepreneur for the returned product, without delay but within 14 days following the day on which the consumer notifies him of the withdrawal. Unless the entrepreneur offers to collect the product himself, he may wait with repayment until he has received the product or until the consumer demonstrates that he has returned the product, whichever is earlier.
  3. The entrepreneur uses the same payment method that the consumer has used for reimbursement, unless the consumer agrees to a different method. The refund is free of charge for the consumer.
  4. If the consumer has opted for a more expensive method of delivery than the cheapest standard delivery, the entrepreneur does not have to reimburse the additional costs for the more expensive method.

 

Article 10 – Exclusion right of withdrawal

 

The entrepreneur can exclude the following products and services from the right of withdrawal, but only if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in time for the conclusion of the agreement:

  1. Service agreements, after full performance of the service, but only if:
  2. the execution has started with the express prior consent of the consumer; and
  3. the consumer has declared that he will lose his right of withdrawal as soon as the entrepreneur has fully performed the agreement;
  4. Products manufactured to consumer specifications, which are not prefabricated and which are manufactured on the basis of an individual choice or decision of the consumer, or which are clearly intended for a specific person;
  5. Products that spoil quickly or have a limited shelf life;
  6. Products that are irrevocably mixed with other products after delivery by their nature;
  7. Sealed audio, video recordings and computer software, the seal of which has been broken after delivery;
  8. The supply of digital content other than on a tangible medium, but only if:
  9. the execution has started with the express prior consent of the consumer; and
  10. the consumer has declared that he loses his right of withdrawal.
    6. Products whose price is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence;
    7. For audio and video recordings of which the consumer has broken the seal;

Article 11 – 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 as a result of changes in VAT rates.
  2. Contrary to the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur can offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market and over which the entrepreneur has no influence, with variable prices. This dependence on fluctuations and the fact that any prices mentioned are target prices are 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 entrepreneur has stipulated this and:
  5. they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or
  6. the consumer has the authority to cancel the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.
  7. The prices stated in the offer of products or services include VAT.
  8. In the event of a technical error regarding the display of the price, the entrepreneur will only be bound if the posted price could reasonably be expected for the product or service.

 

Article 12 – Compliance with the agreement and extra guarantee

  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 existing on the date of the conclusion of the agreement and /or government regulations. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
  2. An extra guarantee provided by the entrepreneur, his supplier, manufacturer or importer never limits the legal rights and claims that the consumer can assert against the entrepreneur under the agreement if the entrepreneur has failed to fulfill his part of the agreement.
  3. An extra guarantee is understood to mean any commitment by the entrepreneur, his supplier, importer or producer in which he grants the consumer certain rights or claims that go beyond what is legally required in the event that he has failed to fulfill his part of the agreement. .

 

Article 11 – Delivery and execution

  1. The entrepreneur will take the greatest possible care when receiving and executing orders for products and when assessing applications for the provision of services.
  2. The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.
  3. With due observance of what is stated in article 4 of these general terms and conditions, the company will execute accepted orders expeditiously but at the latest within 30 days, unless a longer delivery period has been agreed. 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 one month after he has placed the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to dissolve the agreement without costs, to request an equivalent reinstallation product, or to obtain any compensation.
  4. In the event of dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur will refund the amount that the consumer has paid as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after dissolution.
  5. If delivery of an ordered product proves to be impossible, the entrepreneur will make every effort to make a reinstallation item available. At the latest upon delivery, it will be stated in a clear and comprehensible manner that a reinstallation item is being delivered. For reinstallation items right of withdrawal can not be excluded. In this case, the costs of return shipment are for the account of the entrepreneur.
  6. The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the moment of delivery to the consumer, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

 

Article 14 -Duration transactions

  1. The consumer can terminate an agreement that has been entered into for an indefinite period of time with due observance of the agreed cancellation rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
  2. An agreement entered into for a definite period of time has a maximum term of two years. If it has been agreed that the distance contract will be extended if the consumer is silent, the agreement will be continued as an agreement for an indefinite period and the notice period after continuation of the agreement will be a maximum of one month.

 

Article 15 – Payment

  1. Insofar as not provided otherwise in the agreement or additional conditions, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 14 days after the start of the cooling-off period, or in the absence of a cooling-off period within 14 days after the conclusion of the agreement. In the case of an agreement to provide a service, this period starts on the day after the consumer has received confirmation of the agreement.
  2. When selling products to consumers, a partial or full advance payment may be stipulated in general terms and conditions (during the withdrawal period). When advance payment is stipulated, the consumer cannot assert any rights with regard to the execution of the relevant order or service(s) before the stipulated advance payment has been made.
  3. The consumer has the obligation to immediately report inaccuracies in the payment details provided or stated to the entrepreneur.
  4. If the consumer does not fulfill his payment obligation(s) in time, after he has been informed by the entrepreneur of the late payment and the entrepreneur has granted the consumer a period of 14 days to still meet his payment obligations, after the If payment is not made within this 14-day period, the statutory interest will be owed on the amount still owed and the entrepreneur is entitled to charge the extrajudicial collection costs incurred by him. These collection costs amount to a maximum of: 15% on outstanding amounts up to € 2,500; 10% on the next € 2,500 and 5% on the next € 5,000 with a minimum of € 40, =. The entrepreneur can deviate from the stated amounts and percentages in favor of the consumer.

Article 16 – Complaints handling

  1. The entrepreneur has a sufficiently publicized complaints procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
  2. Complaints about the implementation of the agreement must be submitted fully and clearly described to the entrepreneur within a reasonable time after the consumer has discovered the defects.
  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 answer within the period of 14 days with a notice of receipt and an indication when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
  4. A complaint about a product, service or the service of the entrepreneur can also be submitted by e-mail to the address info@ ecovery .be .
  5. The consumer must give the entrepreneur at least 4 weeks to resolve the complaint in mutual consultation. After this term, a dispute arises that is subject to the dispute settlement procedure.

Article 17 – Disputes

  1. Only Belgian law applies to agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer, insofar as private international law allows this.
  2. Further information regarding disputes can be consulted on the ODR platform of the European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/odr/

 

Annex I: Model withdrawal form

Model withdrawal form

(only fill in and return this form if you want to revoke the agreement)

– To: [ name of entrepreneur]
[ geographical address of entrepreneur]
[ fax number of entrepreneur, if available]
[ e-mail address or electronic address of entrepreneur]

 

– I/We* hereby inform you that I/we* our agreement regarding

the sale of the following products: [product designation]*

the delivery of the following digital content: [designation digital content]*

the provision of the following service: [designation service]*,

revoke/revoke*

 

– Ordered on*/received on* [date order for services or receipt for products]

– [Name of consumer(s)]

– [Address consumer(s)]

– [Signature consumer(s)] (only when this form is submitted on paper)

* Strike out as appropriate or fill in as applicable