General Terms and Conditions CADexpress

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 execution
Article 12 – Duration transactions: duration, termination and renewal
Article 13 – Payment
Article 14 – Complaints procedure
Article 15 – Disputes
Article 16 – Additional or different provisions

Article 1 – Definitions

For the purposes of these terms and conditions, the following definitions shall apply:

1. Grace period: the period within which the consumer can exercise his right of withdrawal;
2. Consumer: the natural person who is not acting in the exercise of a profession or business and enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur;
3. Day: calendar day;
4. Duration 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;
5. Durable medium: 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.
6. Right of withdrawal: The possibility for the consumer to waive the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
7. Model form: the model form for withdrawal that the entrepreneur makes available that a consumer can fill out when he wants to make use of his right of withdrawal.
8. Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who offers products and/or services to consumers from a distance;
9. Distance contract: An agreement whereby, in the context of a system organized by the entrepreneur for distance selling of products and/or services, up to and including the conclusion of the agreement, exclusive use is made of one or more techniques for distance communication;
10. Technology for distance communication: means that can be used for the conclusion of an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur being together in the same room at the same time.
11. General Terms and Conditions: the present General Terms and Conditions of the Entrepreneur.

Article 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur

CADexpress
Europalaan 18

5232 BC ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Netherlands

T (088) 397-7377
E info@cadexpress.eu
KVK 17141119
VAT number NL810433564B01

Article 3 – Applicability

1. These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by the entrepreneur and to every distance contract and order that is concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer.
2. Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general conditions shall be made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, before concluding the distance contract, it will be stated that the general conditions are available for inspection at the entrepreneur’s premises and that they will be sent free of charge as soon as possible at the consumer’s request.
3. If the distance contract is concluded electronically, in derogation from the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general 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 medium. If this is not reasonably possible, before the distance contract is concluded, it will be indicated where the general conditions can be consulted electronically and that, at the consumer’s request, they will be sent electronically or otherwise free of charge.
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 conditions at any time are invalid or annulled in whole or in part, the remainder of the agreement and these conditions will remain in effect and the provision in question will be replaced without delay in mutual consultation by a provision that approaches the meaning of the original provision as closely as possible.
6. Situations not covered by these general terms and conditions must be assessed ‘in the spirit’ of these general terms and conditions.
7. Uncertainties about the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions, should be interpreted ‘in the spirit’ of these terms and conditions.

Article 4 – The offer

1. If an offer has a limited validity period or is made subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer.
2. The offer is non-binding. 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 allow a proper assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the entrepreneur uses images these are a true reflection of the products and / or services offered. Obvious mistakes or obvious errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.
4. All images, specifications data in the offer are indicative and can not be a reason for compensation or dissolution of the agreement.
5. Images of products are a true representation of the products offered. Entrepreneur cannot guarantee that the colors displayed will exactly match the true colors of the products.
6. Each offer contains such information that it is clear to the consumer what rights and obligations are attached to accepting the offer. In particular, this concerns:

• • the price including taxes;

• • the cost of shipping, if any;

• • The way in which the agreement will be established and what actions are required 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 level of the rate for distance communication if the cost of using the technique for distance communication is calculated on a basis other than the regular basic rate for the means of communication used;

• • Whether the contract is archived after its conclusion, and if so, in what manner it can be consulted by the consumer;

• • The way in which the consumer, before the conclusion of the contract, can check the data provided by him in the context of the contract and, if desired, correct them;

• • any other languages in which, besides Dutch, the agreement may be concluded;

• • The codes of conduct to which the trader 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 case of an enduring transaction.

Article 5 – The agreement

1. The agreement comes into effect, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, at the time of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and the fulfilment of the conditions set therein.
2. If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the trader will immediately confirm receipt of acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as the agreement of this acceptance has not been confirmed by the entrepreneur, the consumer can dissolve the agreement.
3. If the agreement is created electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transmission of data and will ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate security measures.
4. The entrepreneur may – within legal frameworks – to inform the consumer about his payment obligations, as well as all those facts and factors that are important for a sound conclusion of the distance contract. If, on the basis of this investigation, the entrepreneur has good reason not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or application or to attach special conditions to the implementation.
5. A separate arrangement applies to companies; B2B customers cannot cancel the agreement.
6. The entrepreneur will include with the product or service to the consumer 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 establishment of the entrepreneur where the consumer can go with complaints;

• • The conditions under which and the way in which the consumer may exercise the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement concerning the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;

• • The information about warranties and existing after-purchase 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;

1. The requirements for terminating the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration.
2. In the case of an enduring transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph shall apply only to the first delivery.
3. Every agreement is entered into under the suspensive conditions of sufficient availability of the relevant products.

Article 6 – Right of withdrawal (does not apply to B2B)

When supplying products to consumers (B2C):

1. When purchasing products, the consumer has the opportunity to dissolve the contract without giving reasons for 14 days. This cooling-off period commences on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative previously designated by the consumer and announced to the entrepreneur.
2. During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and its packaging with care. He will only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to judge whether he wishes to keep the product. If he exercises his right of withdrawal, he will return the product with all accessories and – if reasonably possible – in the original condition and packaging to the entrepreneur, according to the entrepreneur provided reasonable and clear instructions.
3. When the consumer wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal, he is obliged to make this known to the entrepreneur within 14 days, after receipt of the product. The consumer must make this known by means of the model form or by means of another means of communication such as e-mail. After the consumer has made it known that he wants to use his right of withdrawal, the customer must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods were returned in time, for example by means of proof of shipment.
4. If, at the end of the periods specified in paragraphs 2 and 3, the customer has not indicated that he wishes to exercise his right of withdrawal or has not returned the product to the entrepreneur, the purchase is a fact.
5. Companies cannot use the right of withdrawal as they are not subject to consumer law.

 

When providing services:

1. In case of delivery of services, the consumer has the opportunity to dissolve the contract without giving reasons for at least 14 days, starting on the day of entering into the agreement.
2. To make use of his right of withdrawal, the consumer will focus on the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur in the offer and / or at the latest at delivery.
3. Companies cannot use the right of withdrawal as they are not subject to consumer law.

Article 7 – Costs in case of withdrawal

1. If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, he shall bear no more than the cost of return shipment.
2. If the consumer has paid an amount, the entrepreneur will refund this amount as soon as possible, but at the latest within 14 days after withdrawal. This is subject to the condition that the product has already been received back by the merchant or conclusive proof of complete return can be provided. Refunds will be made via the same payment method used by the consumer unless the consumer expressly consents to a different payment method.
3. If the product is damaged due to careless handling by the consumer himself, the consumer is liable for any reduction in the value of the product.
4. The consumer cannot be held liable for a reduction in the value of the product if the entrepreneur has not provided all the legally required information about the right of withdrawal, this must be done before the conclusion of the purchase agreement.

Article 8 – Exclusion of right of withdrawal

1. The entrepreneur can exclude the consumer’s right of withdrawal for products as described in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal applies only if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in good time before concluding the contract.
2. Businesses are excluded from the right of withdrawal as they are not subject to consumer law.
3. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is possible only for products:

• • that have been brought about by the entrepreneur in accordance with the specifications of the consumer;

• • that are clearly personal in nature;

• • Which by their nature cannot be returned;

• • that can spoil or age quickly;

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

• • For individual newspapers and magazines;

• • For audio and video recordings and computer software of which the consumer has broken the seal;

1. For hygienic products where the consumer has broken the seal.
2. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:

• • concerning lodging, transportation, restaurant business or leisure activities to be performed on a certain date or during a certain period;

• • whose delivery has begun with the express consent of the consumer before the cooling-off period has expired;

1. Concerning betting and lotteries.

Article 9 – The price

1. During the validity period mentioned in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered will not be increased, except for price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
2. Notwithstanding 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, with variable prices. This link to fluctuations and the fact that any prices mentioned are target prices are mentioned with the offer.
3. Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
4. Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the contract are only allowed if the entrepreneur has stipulated it and:

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

1. the consumer is authorized to terminate the contract on the day on which the price increase takes effect.
2. The prices mentioned in the offer of products or services include VAT.
3. All prices are subject to printing and typesetting errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and typesetting errors. In case of printing and typesetting errors, the entrepreneur is not obliged to deliver the product according to the incorrect price.

Article 10 – Conformity and warranty

1. The entrepreneur guarantees that the products and / or services meet the agreement, the specifications listed in the offer, the reasonable requirements of reliability and / or usability and on the date of the conclusion of the agreement existing legal provisions and / or government regulations. 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 under the agreement can assert against the entrepreneur.
3. Any defects or wrongly delivered products should be reported to the entrepreneur in writing within 2 months after delivery. Return of the products must be in the original packaging and in new condition.
4. 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.
5. The warranty does not apply if:

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

• • the delivered products have been exposed to abnormal conditions or are otherwise carelessly handled or contrary to the instructions of the entrepreneur and / or on the packaging.
  • the inadequacy is wholly or partly the result of regulations which the government has laid down or will lay down with regard to the nature or quality of the materials used.

Article 11 – Delivery and execution

1. The entrepreneur will take the utmost care in receiving and carrying out orders for products and in 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. Subject to what is stated in paragraph 4 of this article, the company will execute accepted orders expeditiously but not later than 30 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot be filled or can be filled only partially, the consumer will be informed about this within 30 days after the order was placed. In this case, the consumer has the right to terminate the contract without charge. The consumer is not entitled to compensation.
4. All delivery times are indicative. The consumer cannot derive any rights from any deadlines mentioned. Exceeding a deadline does not entitle the consumer to compensation.
5. In case of dissolution in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article, the entrepreneur will refund the amount paid by the consumer as soon as possible, but at the latest within 14 days after dissolution.
6. If delivery of an ordered product turns out to be impossible, the entrepreneur will make an effort to make a replacement item available. No later than at the time of delivery, it will be reported in a clear and understandable manner that a replacement item is being delivered. In the case of replacement items, the right of withdrawal cannot be excluded. The cost of any return shipment shall be borne by the entrepreneur.
7. The risk of damage and / or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the time of delivery to the consumer or a pre-designated and the entrepreneur announced representative, unless otherwise expressly agreed.

Article 12 – Duration transactions: duration, termination and renewal

Notice

1. The consumer may contract for an indefinite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time, denounce the applicable termination rules and a notice not exceeding one month.
2. The consumer may contract for a definite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time at the end of the fixed term denounce the applicable termination rules and a notice not exceeding one month.
3. The consumer may enter into the agreements mentioned in the previous paragraphs:

• • terminated at any time and shall not be limited to termination at any particular time or in any particular period;

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

1. always terminate with the same notice as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.

Extension

1. A contract entered into for a definite period of time and which is for the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a definite period of time.
2. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, a contract for a definite period, which extends to the regular delivery of daily or weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly renewed for a fixed period of up to three months if the consumer can terminate this renewed contract towards the end of the extension with a notice of up to one month.
3. A contract for a definite period, which extends to the regular delivery of products or services, may only be tacitly renewed for an indefinite period if the consumer may terminate at any time with a notice of up to one month and a notice of up to three months in case the contract is for the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
4. An agreement with a limited duration for the regular supply, by way of introduction, of daily or weekly newspapers and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) is not tacitly continued and ends automatically at the end of the trial or introductory period.

Duration

1. If a contract has a duration of more than one year, after one year the consumer may terminate the contract at any time with a notice period of up to one month, unless reasonableness and fairness dictate against termination before the end of the agreed term.

Article 13 – Payment

1. Insofar as not otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer should be paid within 7 working days after the start of the reflection period referred to in Article 6 paragraph 1. In the case of a contract to provide a service, this period shall begin after the consumer receives confirmation of the contract.
2. The consumer has the duty to immediately report inaccuracies in payment data provided or mentioned to the entrepreneur.
3. In the event of non-payment on the part of the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs made known to the consumer in advance.

Article 14 – Complaints procedure

1. The entrepreneur has a sufficiently publicized complaint procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaint procedure.
2. Complaints about the implementation of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur within 2 months, fully and clearly described, after the consumer has found the defects.
3. Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur shall be answered within a period of 14 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeably longer processing time, the trader will respond within the 14-day period with a notice of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed response.
4. If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises that is subject to the dispute resolution procedure.
5. In case of complaints, a consumer should first of all turn to the entrepreneur. If the store is affiliated with Stichting WebwinkelKeur and complaints that can not be resolved by mutual agreement, the consumer should turn to Stichting WebwinkelKeur(www.webwinkelkeur.nl), who will mediate free of charge. Check to see if this online store has a current membership at https://www.webwinkelkeur.nl/ledenlijst/. If there is still no solution, the consumer has the possibility to let his complaint be handled by the independent dispute resolution commission appointed by Stichting WebwinkelKeur, the decision of which is binding and both entrepreneur and consumer agree to this binding decision. There are costs associated with submitting a dispute to this Disputes Committee, which must be paid by the consumer to the relevant committee. It is also possible to register complaints via the European ODR platform(http://ec.europa.eu/odr).
6. A complaint does not suspend the obligations of the entrepreneur, unless the entrepreneur indicates otherwise in writing.
7. If a complaint is found to be justified by the Entrepreneur, the Entrepreneur will, at its option, either replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.

Article 15 – Disputes

1. Contracts between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general conditions relate, are exclusively governed by Dutch law. Even if the consumer resides abroad.
2. The Vienna Sales Convention does not apply.

Article 16 – Additional or different provisions

Additional provisions or provisions that deviate from these general conditions may not be to the detriment of the consumer and should be recorded in writing or in such a way that the consumer can be stored in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier.

Article 17 – Withdrawal form

If you want to use the right of withdrawal (consumer law), please use the withdrawal form. Businesses are excluded from the right of withdrawal as they are not subject to consumer law.