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General terms and conditions Wagyu District

 

Table of contents:

Article 1 - Definitions

Article 2 - Applicability

Article 3 - The offer

Article 4 - The agreement

Article 5 - Right of withdrawal

Article 6 - Obligations of the consumer during the cooling-off period

Article 7 - Exercise of the right of withdrawal by the consumer and costs thereof

Article 8 - Obligations of Wagyu District in case of revocation

Article 9 - Exclusion of the right of withdrawal

Article 10 - The price

Article 11 - Compliance and additional warranty

Article 12 - Delivery and execution

Article 13 - Duration transactions: duration, termination and extension

Article 14 - Payment

Article 15 - Complaints procedure

Article 16 - Disputes

Article 17 - Additional or deviating provisions

 

Article 1 - Definitions

In these terms and conditions the following terms shall have the following meanings:

  • Supplementary agreement : an agreement whereby the consumer acquires products, digital content and/or services in connection with a distance contract and these products, digital content and/or services are supplied by Wagyu District or by a third party on the basis of an arrangement between that third party and Wagyu District;
  • Reflection period : the period within which the consumer can make use of his right of withdrawal;
  • Consumer : the natural person who is not acting for purposes relating to his trade, business, craft or profession;
  • Day : calendar day;
  • Digital content : data produced and supplied in digital form;
  • Duration agreement : an agreement aimed at the regular delivery of goods, services and/or digital content over a specific period;
  • Durable medium : any instrument – ​​including email – that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information addressed personally to him in a way accessible for future consultation or use for a period of time adequate for the purposes of the information and which allows for the unchanged reproduction of the stored information;
  • Right of withdrawal : the possibility for the consumer to cancel the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
  • Distance contract : an agreement concluded between Wagyu District and the consumer within the framework of an organised system for the distance sale of products, digital content and/or services, whereby up to and including the conclusion of the agreement exclusive or partly use is made of one or more techniques for distance communication;
  • Model withdrawal form : the European model withdrawal form included in Appendix I to these terms and conditions;
  • Wagyu District: the legal entity as further defined in Article 2, which offers products, (access to) digital content and/or remote services to consumers as set out in these general terms and conditions;
  • Distance communication technology : means that can be used to conclude an agreement without the consumer and the entrepreneur having to be in the same place at the same time;




 

Article 2 – Applicability

  • These general terms and conditions apply to every offer from Wagyu District and to every distance contract concluded between entrepreneur and consumer.
  • 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, Wagyu District will indicate before the distance contract is concluded in what way the general terms and conditions can be viewed at Wagyu District and that they will be sent free of charge to the consumer as soon as possible at the consumer's request.
  • 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 may 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 will be indicated before the distance contract is concluded where the general terms and conditions can be consulted electronically and that they will be sent free of charge to the consumer electronically or otherwise at the consumer's request.
  • In the event that specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these general terms and conditions, the second and third paragraphs apply accordingly and the consumer can always invoke the applicable provision that is most favourable to him in the event of conflicting conditions.

 

Article 3 – The offer

  • If an offer has a limited period of validity or is made subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer.
  • The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products, digital content and/or services offered. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable the consumer to properly assess the offer. If Wagyu District uses images, these are a true representation of the products, services and/or digital content offered. Obvious mistakes or obvious errors in the offer do not bind Wagyu District.
  • Each offer contains such information that it is clear to the consumer what rights and obligations are associated with accepting the offer.

 

Article 4 – The agreement

  • Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the agreement is concluded at the time the consumer accepts the offer and meets the conditions set therein.
  • If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, Wagyu District will immediately confirm receipt of acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as receipt of this acceptance has not been confirmed by Wagyu District, the consumer can terminate the agreement. After receipt of this confirmation, it is no longer possible for the consumer to terminate or cancel the agreement: the consumer can, however, make use of the right of withdrawal (article 6).
  • If the agreement is concluded electronically, Wagyu District will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and will ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, Wagyu District will take appropriate security measures to that end.
  • Wagyu District may - within legal frameworks - inquire whether the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as all facts and factors that are important for a responsible conclusion of the distance contract. If Wagyu District has good reasons not to enter into the contract on the basis of this investigation, it is entitled to refuse an order or request with reasons or to attach special conditions to the execution.
  • Wagyu District will send the following information to the consumer, in writing or in such a way that it can be stored by the consumer in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier, at the latest upon delivery of the product, service or digital content:
    • the visiting address of the Wagyu District branch where consumers 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;
    • the information about guarantees and existing after-sales service;
    • the price including all taxes of the product, service or digital content; where 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.
  • In the case of a continuing transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.

 

Article 5 – Right of withdrawal

  • The consumer can dissolve an agreement regarding the purchase of a product during a reflection period of at least 14 (fourteen) days without giving reasons. Wagyu District may ask the consumer for the reason for withdrawal, but may not oblige the consumer to state his reason(s).
  • The cooling-off period referred to in paragraph 1 commences on the day after the consumer, or a third party designated by the consumer in advance, who is not the carrier, has received the product, or:
    • if the consumer has ordered multiple products in the same order: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by the consumer, has received the last product. Wagyu District may refuse an order for multiple products with different delivery times, provided that it has clearly informed the consumer of this prior to the ordering process.
    • if the delivery of a product consists of different shipments or parts: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by the consumer, has received the last shipment or the last part;
    • in the case of agreements for the regular delivery of products during a specific period: the day on which the consumer, or a third party designated by the consumer, has received the first product.

 

For services and digital content not supplied on a tangible medium:

  • The consumer can terminate a service agreement and an agreement for the supply of digital content that is not supplied on a tangible medium for at least 14 days without giving reasons. Wagyu District may ask the consumer for the reason for withdrawal, but may not oblige the consumer to state his reason(s).
  • The cooling-off period referred to in paragraph 3 commences on the day following the conclusion of the agreement.

 

Extended reflection period for products, services and digital content not supplied on a tangible medium if not informed about the right of withdrawal:

  • If Wagyu District has not provided the consumer with the legally required information about the right of withdrawal or the model withdrawal form, the cooling-off period will expire twelve months after the end of the original cooling-off period determined in accordance with the previous paragraphs of this article.
  • If Wagyu District has provided the consumer with the information referred to in the previous paragraph within twelve months after the commencement date of the original reflection period, the reflection period will expire 14 days after the day on which the consumer received that information.

 

Article 6 – Obligations of the consumer during the cooling-off period

  • During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and 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 starting point here is that the consumer may only handle and inspect the product as he would be allowed to do in a shop.
  • The consumer is only liable for any diminished value of the product resulting from the handling of the product which goes beyond what is permitted in paragraph 1.
  • The consumer is not liable for any diminished value of the product if Wagyu District has not provided him with all legally required information about the right of withdrawal before or at the conclusion of the agreement.

 

Article 7 – Exercise of the right of withdrawal by the consumer and costs thereof

  • If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, he shall report this to Wagyu District within the cooling-off period by means of the model withdrawal form or in another unambiguous manner.
  • As soon as possible, but within 14 days from the day following the notification referred to in paragraph 1, the consumer shall return the product or hand it over to (an authorized representative of) Wagyu District. This is not necessary if Wagyu District has offered to collect the product itself. The consumer has in any case observed the return period if he returns the product before the cooling-off period has expired.
  • The consumer shall return the product with all supplied accessories, if reasonably possible in the original condition and packaging, and in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by Wagyu District.
  • The risk and burden of proof for the correct and timely exercise of the right of withdrawal lies with the consumer.
  • The consumer shall bear the direct costs of returning the product. If Wagyu District has not reported that the consumer shall bear these costs or if Wagyu District indicates that it shall bear the costs itself, the consumer shall not have to bear the costs of return.
  • The consumer shall not bear any costs for the full or partial delivery of digital content not supplied on a tangible medium, if:
    • he has not expressly agreed, prior to delivery, to the commencement of performance of the agreement before the end of the cooling-off period;
    • he has not acknowledged that he loses his right of withdrawal by giving his consent; or
    • Wagyu District failed to confirm this consumer statement.
  • If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, all additional agreements will be dissolved by operation of law.

 

Article 8 – Obligations of Wagyu District in case of revocation

  • If Wagyu District makes it possible for the consumer to notify the withdrawal electronically, it will immediately send a confirmation of receipt after receiving this notification.
  • Wagyu District will reimburse all payments made by the consumer, including any delivery costs charged by Wagyu District for the returned product, without delay but within 14 (fourteen) days following the day on which the consumer notifies Wagyu District of the withdrawal. Unless Wagyu District offers to collect the product itself, it may wait with reimbursement until it has received the product or until the consumer demonstrates that he has returned the product, whichever is the earlier.
  • Wagyu District will use the same payment method for reimbursement that the consumer used, unless the consumer agrees to another method. The reimbursement is free of charge for the consumer.
  • If the consumer has opted for a more expensive method of delivery than the cheapest standard delivery, Wagyu District does not have to reimburse the additional costs for the more expensive method.

 

Article 9 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal

Wagyu District may exclude the following products and services from the right of withdrawal, but only if Wagyu District has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in good time before the conclusion of the agreement:

  • Products or services whose price is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which Wagyu District has no influence and which may occur within the withdrawal period;
  • Agreements concluded during a public auction. A public auction is understood to mean a sales method in which products, digital content and/or services are offered by Wagyu District to the consumer who is personally present or is given the opportunity to be personally present at the auction, under the direction of an auctioneer, and in which the successful bidder is obliged to purchase the products, digital content and/or services;
  • Service agreements, after full performance of the service, but only if:
    • the performance has begun with the consumer's express prior consent; and
    • the consumer has declared that he will lose his right of withdrawal once Wagyu District has fully performed the agreement;
  • Service contracts for the provision of accommodation, if the contract provides for a specific date or period of performance and other than for residential purposes, the transport of goods, car rental services and catering;
  • Agreements relating to leisure activities, if the agreement provides for a specific date or period of performance thereof;
  • Products manufactured to consumer specifications which are not prefabricated and which are manufactured on the basis of an individual choice or decision by the consumer or which are clearly intended for a specific person;
  • Products that spoil quickly or have a limited shelf life;
  • Sealed products which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons and were unsealed after delivery;
  • Products which, after delivery, are by their nature irreversibly mixed with other products;
  • Alcoholic beverages, the price of which has been agreed upon at the time of concluding the agreement, but the delivery of which can only take place after 30 days, and the actual value of which depends on fluctuations in the market over which Wagyu District has no influence;
  • Sealed audio, video recordings and computer software, the seal of which has been broken after delivery;
  • Newspapers, periodicals or magazines, with the exception of subscriptions to these;
  • The supply of digital content other than on a tangible medium, but only if:
    • the performance has begun with the consumer's express prior consent; and
    • the consumer has declared that he thereby loses his right of withdrawal.

 

Article 10 – The price

  • 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 due to changes in VAT rates.
  • By way of exception to the previous paragraph, Wagyu District may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market and over which Wagyu District has no influence, with variable prices. This subjection to fluctuations and the fact that any prices stated are target prices are stated in the offer.
  • Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
  • Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if Wagyu District has stipulated this and:
    • these are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or
    • the consumer has the authority to terminate the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.
  • The prices stated in the offer of products or services include VAT.

 

Article 11 – Compliance with the agreement and additional warranty

  • Wagyu District guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the agreement, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of soundness and/or usability and the legal provisions and/or government regulations in force on the date the agreement is concluded. If agreed, Wagyu District also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
  • An additional guarantee provided by Wagyu District, its supplier, manufacturer or importer never limits the statutory rights and claims that the consumer can assert against Wagyu District under the agreement if Wagyu District has failed to fulfil its part of the agreement.
  • An additional guarantee is understood to mean any obligation of Wagyu District, its supplier, importer or manufacturer in which it grants the consumer certain rights or claims that go beyond what it is legally obliged to do in the event that it has failed to fulfil its part of the agreement.

 

Article 12 – Delivery and execution

  • Wagyu District will exercise the utmost care when receiving and executing orders for products and when assessing applications for the provision of services.
  • The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to Wagyu District.
  • Taking into account what is stated in article 4 of these general terms and conditions, Wagyu District will execute accepted orders with due speed but at the latest within 30 days, unless a different delivery period has been agreed. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot be executed or can only be executed in part, the consumer will be notified of this at the latest 30 days after placing the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement without costs and is entitled to any compensation.
  • After dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, Wagyu District will immediately refund the amount paid by the consumer.
  • The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with Wagyu District until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a previously designated representative made known to Wagyu District, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

 

Article 13 – Duration transactions: duration, termination and extension

Cancellation:

  • The consumer may at any time terminate an agreement that has been entered into for an indefinite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products or services.

cancel in accordance with the agreed cancellation rules and a notice period of no more than one month.

  • The consumer may terminate an agreement entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products or services, at any time towards the end of the fixed term, taking into account the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
  • The consumer may terminate the agreements referred to in the previous paragraphs:
  • cancel at any time and not be limited to cancellation at a specific time or during a specific period;
  • at least cancel in the same manner as these agreements were entered into by him;
  • always cancel with the same notice period as Wagyu District has stipulated for itself.

Extension:

  • An agreement entered into for a fixed period and aimed at the regular delivery of products or services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a fixed period.
  • By way of exception to the previous paragraph, an agreement entered into for a fixed period may be tacitly extended for a fixed period of up to three months, if the consumer can terminate this extended agreement at the end of the extension with a notice period of up to one month.
  • An agreement entered into for a fixed period and which provides for the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly extended for an indefinite period if the consumer may cancel at any time with a notice period of no more than one month.

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 term.

 

Article 14 – Payment

  • Unless otherwise specified in the agreement or additional conditions, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 14 (fourteen) days after the start of the cooling-off period, or in the absence of a cooling-off period within 14 (fourteen) days after the conclusion of the agreement. In the case of an agreement to provide a service, this period commences on the day after the consumer has received confirmation of the agreement.
  • When selling products to consumers, the consumer may never be obliged in general terms and conditions to make an advance payment of more than 50%. If an advance payment has been agreed, the consumer cannot assert any rights regarding the execution of the order or service(s) in question before the agreed advance payment has been made.
  • The consumer has the duty to report any inaccuracies in payment details provided or stated to Wagyu District without delay.
  • If the consumer does not meet his payment obligation(s) in a timely manner, after Wagyu District has informed him of the late payment and Wagyu District has granted the consumer a period of 14 (fourteen) days to still meet his payment obligations, if payment is not made within this 14-day period, the consumer will owe the statutory interest on the amount still owed and Wagyu District will be 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. Wagyu District may deviate from the stated amounts and percentages to the advantage of the consumer.

 

Article 15 – Complaints procedure

  • Wagyu District has a sufficiently well-publicised complaints procedure and will handle the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
  • Complaints about the performance of the agreement must be submitted to Wagyu District fully and clearly described within a reasonable time after the consumer has discovered the defects.
  • Complaints submitted to Wagyu District will be answered within a period of 14 (fourteen) days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeable longer processing time, Wagyu District will respond within the period of 14 (fourteen) days with a confirmation of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.

 

Article 16 – Disputes

  • Agreements between Wagyu District and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are exclusively governed by Dutch law. All disputes arising from the agreement and/or these general terms and conditions will be submitted to the competent court of the district where Wagyu District has its office.

 

Article 17 – Additional or deviating provisions

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