Terms & Conditions
ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS
In these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply: Cooling-off period: the period within which the consumer can make use of his 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;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;Durable data carrier: any means that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to obtain information that is addressed to him personally, to be stored in a way that allows future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information. Right of withdrawal: the possibility for the consumer to cancel 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 in which, within the framework 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; Technique for distance communication: means that can be used to conclude an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur having come together in the same room at the same time.
ARTICLE 2 - IDENTITY OF THE ENTREPRENEURRugbyTotaal is located in Oegstgeest and administrator of this website.
Business address: Boerhaaveplein 102 2343LX Oegstgeest
Phone number: +31 (0)610 897 765
Accessibility: Monday to Friday from 10.00 – 17.00
E-mail address: sales@rugbytotaal.nl
Chamber of Commerce: 77847512
VAT Nr.: NL003251394B02
ARTICLE 3 – APPLICABILITY
1. These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by 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 will be made available 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 by 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, contrary to the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions can be made available to the consumer electronically in such a way that it can be easily stored by the consumer 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 read 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.
ARTICLE 4 - THE OFFER
1. If an offer has a limited period of validity or is made subject to conditions, this will be explicitly 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 allow a proper assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the entrepreneur uses images, these are a true representation of the products and / or services offered. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.3. 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;- the possible costs of delivery;- the way in which the agreement will be concluded and which 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 acceptance of 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 technique for 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 in what way it can be consulted by the consumer;- the way in which the consumer, before concluding the agreement, can check the data provided by him in the context of the agreement and, if desired, restore it;- 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 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 extended transaction.
ARTICLE 5 - THE AGREEMENT
1. 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 set therein.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 secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will observe appropriate security measures.4. The entrepreneur can - within legal frameworks - inform himself whether the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as 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, stating reasons, or to attach special conditions to the execution.5. The entrepreneur will send the following information to the consumer with the product or service, in writing or in such a way that it can be stored by the consumer in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier: a. the visiting address of the establishment of the entrepreneur where the consumer can go with complaints; b. the conditions under which and the way in which the consumer can make use of the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement regarding the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;c. the information about guarantees and existing after-sales service;d. the information included in article 4 paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided this information to the consumer before the execution of the agreement;e. the requirements for termination of the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration.6. In the case of an extended transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.
ARTICLE 6 - HERROEPING LAW
1. When purchasing products, the consumer has the option to dissolve the agreement without giving reasons for 14 days. This cooling-off period starts on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative designated in advance by the consumer and made known to the entrepreneur.2. 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 assess whether he wishes to keep the product. If he exercises his right of withdrawal, he will 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.3. If 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. After the consumer has indicated that he wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal, the customer must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods have been returned on time, for example by means of proof of shipment.4. If, after the expiry of the periods referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, the customer has not indicated that he wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal or has not returned the product to the entrepreneur, the purchase is a fact.
ARTICLE 7 - COSTS IN CASE OF WITHDRAWAL
1. If the consumer makes use of his right of withdrawal, the costs of return will be borne by him at most.2. If the consumer has paid an amount, the entrepreneur will refund this amount as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after withdrawal. However, this is subject to the condition that the product has already been received back by the webshop owner or conclusive proof of complete return can be provided.
ARTICLE 8 - EXCLUSION OF THE RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
1. The entrepreneur can exclude the consumer's right of withdrawal insofar as provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal only applies if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in time for the conclusion of the agreement.2. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products: a. that have been created by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer's specifications; b. that are clearly personal in nature and / or on which some printing has been applied other than brand logos of the manufacturer.c. which, by their nature, cannot be returned;d. which can spoil or age quickly;e. the price of which is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence;f. for individual newspapers and magazines;g. for audio and video recordings and computer software of which the consumer has broken the seal.3. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:a. concerning accommodation, transport, restaurant business or leisure activities to be carried out on a certain date or during a certain period;b. whose delivery has started with the express consent of the consumer before the cooling-off period has expired;c. concerning bets and lotteries.
ARTICLE 9 - 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 due to 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 link to fluctuations and the fact that any prices quoted 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: a. these are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; Orb. the consumer has the power to terminate the contract with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.5. The prices stated in the offer of products or services include VAT.
ARTICLE 10 - CONFORMITY AND WARRANTY
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 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.2. 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 on the basis 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 requests 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 30 days after he has placed the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement without costs and is entitled to any compensation.4. In case 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 replacement article available. At the latest upon delivery, it will be reported in a clear and comprehensible manner that a replacement item will be delivered. In the case of replacement items, the right of withdrawal cannot be excluded. The costs of any return shipment are at the expense 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 or a representative designated in advance and made known to the entrepreneur, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
ARTICLE 12 - PAYMENT
1. Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 14 days after the start of the cooling-off period as referred to in Article 6 paragraph 1. In the case of an agreement to provide a service, this period starts after the consumer has received confirmation of the contract.2. When selling products to consumers, general terms and conditions may never stipulate an advance payment of more than 50%. If advance payment has been stipulated, the consumer cannot assert any right regarding the execution of the relevant order or service(s) before the stipulated advance payment has been made.
3. The consumer has the obligation to report inaccuracies in provided or stated payment details to the entrepreneur without delay.4. In the event of non-payment by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs made known to the consumer in advance.
ARTICLE 13 - COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
1. The entrepreneur has a sufficiently publicized complaints procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
2. 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.
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 respond within the period of 14 days with a message of receipt and an indication when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
4. If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises that is subject to the dispute settlement.
5. In case of complaints, a consumer must first turn to the entrepreneur. In case of complaints that cannot be resolved in mutual consultation, the consumer must turn to Stichting WebwinkelKeur (www.webwinkelkeur.nl), which will mediate free of charge. If a solution is not yet reached, the consumer has the option to have his complaint handled by Stichting GeschilOnline (www.geschilonline.com), the decision is binding and both entrepreneur and consumer agree to this binding ruling. 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 well-founded by the entrepreneur, the entrepreneur will, at its discretion, replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.
ARTICLE 14 - DISPUTES
1. Agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are exclusively governed by Dutch law.2. Disputes between the consumer and the entrepreneur about the conclusion or execution of agreements with regard to products and services to be delivered or delivered by this entrepreneur can, with due observance of the following provisions, be submitted by both the consumer and the entrepreneur to the Disputes Committee Webshop, P.O. Box 90600, 2509 LP in The Hague (www.sgc.nl).3. A dispute will only be dealt with by the Disputes Committee if the consumer has first submitted his complaint to the entrepreneur within a reasonable time.4. No later than three months after the dispute has arisen, the dispute must be submitted in writing to the Disputes Committee.5. If the consumer wants to submit a dispute to the Disputes Committee, the entrepreneur is bound by this choice. If the entrepreneur wants to do this, the consumer will have to state in writing within five weeks after a written request made by the entrepreneur whether he also wishes to do so or whether he wants the dispute to be handled by the competent court. If the entrepreneur does not hear the consumer's choice within the period of five weeks, the entrepreneur is entitled to submit the dispute to the competent court.6. The Disputes Committee decides under the conditions as laid down in the regulations of the Disputes Committee. The decisions of the Disputes Committee are made by means of binding advice.7. The Disputes Committee will not deal with a dispute or cease treatment if the entrepreneur has been granted suspension of payments, has become bankrupt or has effectively terminated his business activities, before a dispute has been dealt with by the committee at the hearing and a final decision has been issued.8. If, in addition to the Disputes Committee Webshop, another recognized or affiliated with the Foundation for Consumer Disputes Committees (SGC) or the Financial Services Complaints Institute (Kifid) is competent, the Disputes Committee Webshop is exclusively competent for disputes concerning mainly the method of distance selling or service. For all other disputes, the other recognized disputes committee affiliated with SGC or Kifid.
ARTICLE 15 - 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.