General Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions Thuiswinkel and House of Bears

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When purchasing a product in combination with a discount code, the discount codes will expire upon return of the product.

We will only charge the full amount upon returning 1 product and will not process the discount.

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These General Terms and Conditions of the Dutch Home Shopping Organization (hereinafter: Thuiswinkel.org) have been established in consultation with the Consumers' Association within the framework of the Self-Regulation Coordination Group (CZ) of the Social and Economic Council and came into effect on June 1, 2014.

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 - 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 case of withdrawal
Article 1 0 - Exclusion of the right of withdrawal
Article 11 - The price
Article 12 - Performance and extra guarantee
Article 13 - Delivery and execution
Article 14 - Duration transactions: duration, termination and extension
Article 15 - Payment
Article 16 - Complaints procedure
Article 17 - Disputes
Article 18 - Industry guarantee
Article 19 - Additional or deviating provisions
Article 20 - Amendment of the Thuiswinkel General Terms and Conditions

Article 1 - Definitions
In these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:

Additional agreement: an agreement whereby the consumer acquires products, digital content and/or services in connection with a distance agreement and these goods, digital content and/or services are supplied by the entrepreneur or by a third party based on an agreement between that third party and the entrepreneur;
Reflection period: the period within which the consumer can exercise 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 delivered in digital form;
Long-term agreement: an agreement that extends to the regular delivery of goods, services and/or digital content for a certain period;
Durable data carrier: any means - including email - that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information addressed to him personally in a way that allows future consultation or use for a period tailored to the purpose for which the information is intended, and that allows the unchanged reproduction of the stored information;
Right of withdrawal: the consumer's option to withdraw from the distance agreement within the reflection period;
Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who is a member of Thuiswinkel.org and offers products, (access to) digital content and/or services to consumers remotely;
Distance agreement: an agreement concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer within the framework of an organized system for distance selling of products, digital content and/or services, whereby up to and including the conclusion of the agreement, exclusive or partial use is made of one or more techniques for remote communication;
Model withdrawal form: the European model withdrawal form included in Annex I of these terms and conditions; Annex I does not need to be provided if the consumer has no right of withdrawal in respect of his order;
Remote communication technique: means that can be used to conclude an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur having to be in the same room simultaneously.

Article 2 - Identity of the entrepreneur
Trading under the name:
House of Bears

Email address:
info@houseofbears.com

Chamber of Commerce number:
78769760

VAT number:
NL861523593b01

Article 3 - Applicability

These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by the entrepreneur and to every distance agreement concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer.
Before the distance agreement is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions will be made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, the entrepreneur will, before the distance agreement is concluded, indicate how the general terms and conditions can be inspected at the entrepreneur's premises and that they will be sent to the consumer free of charge as soon as possible upon request.
If the distance agreement is concluded electronically, in derogation from the previous paragraph and before the distance agreement is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions can be made available to the consumer electronically in such a way that the consumer can easily store them on a durable data carrier. If this is not reasonably possible, it will be indicated before the distance agreement is concluded where the general terms and conditions can be accessed electronically and that they will be sent free of charge electronically or otherwise upon 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 mutatis mutandis, and the consumer can always invoke the applicable provision that is most favorable to him in case of conflicting conditions.

Article 4 - The offer

If an offer has a limited validity period or is made under 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 allow a proper assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the entrepreneur 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 the entrepreneur.
Every offer contains such information that it is clear to the consumer what the rights and obligations are that are attached to the acceptance of the offer.

Article 5 - The agreement

The agreement is concluded, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, at the moment of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and the fulfillment of the conditions set forth therein.
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.
If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and will ensure a safe web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will observe appropriate security measures.
The entrepreneur can - within legal frameworks - inform himself whether the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as all facts and factors that are important for a responsible entering into the distance agreement. If, based on this investigation, the entrepreneur has good grounds 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.
The entrepreneur will, at the latest upon delivery of the product, service or digital content, 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:
- the visiting address of the entrepreneur's establishment where the consumer can lodge 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;
- information about guarantees and existing after-sales service;
- the price including all taxes of the product, service or digital content; if applicable, the delivery costs; and the method of payment, delivery or execution of the distance agreement;
- the requirements for termination of 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 duration transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.

Article 6 – Right of withdrawal

For products:

The consumer can dissolve an agreement regarding the purchase of a product during a reflection period of 14 days without giving any reasons. The entrepreneur may ask the consumer about the reason for withdrawal, but cannot oblige him to state his reason(s).
The reflection period mentioned in paragraph 1 starts 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 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 multiple products with different delivery times.
- if the delivery of a product consists of several 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;
- in 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.

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

The consumer can dissolve a service agreement and an agreement for the supply of digital content not supplied on a tangible medium for 14 days without giving reasons. The entrepreneur may ask the consumer about the reason for withdrawal, but cannot oblige him to state his reason(s).
The reflection period mentioned in paragraph 3 starts 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 information about the right of withdrawal has not been provided:

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 expires twelve months after the end of the original reflection period established in accordance with the preceding paragraphs of this article.
If the entrepreneur has provided the consumer with the information referred to in the previous paragraph within twelve months after the start date of the original reflection period, the reflection period expires 14 days after the day on which the consumer received that information.

Article 7 - Obligations of the consumer during the reflection period

During the reflection 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 determine the nature, characteristics and operation 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 shop.
The consumer is only liable for any diminished value of the product that is the result of handling the product in a way that goes beyond what is permitted in paragraph 1.
The consumer is not liable for any diminished value 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

If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, he notifies the entrepreneur within the reflection period by means of the model withdrawal form or by another unambiguous statement.
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.
The consumer returns the product with all delivered accessories, if reasonably possible in its original condition and packaging, and in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.
The risk and burden of proof for the correct and timely exercise of the right of withdrawal lies with the consumer.
The consumer bears the direct costs of returning the product. If the entrepreneur has not informed the consumer that he must bear these costs or if the entrepreneur indicates that he will bear the costs himself, the consumer does not have to bear the costs for returning the product.
If the consumer withdraws after having explicitly requested that the performance of the service or the supply of gas, water or electricity that has not been made ready for sale in a limited volume or specific quantity begins during the reflection period, the consumer owes the entrepreneur an amount that is proportional to that part of the obligation that has been fulfilled by the entrepreneur at the time of withdrawal, compared to the full fulfillment of the obligation.
The consumer does not bear any costs for the performance of services or the supply of water, gas or electricity, which have not been made ready for sale in a limited volume or quantity, or for the supply of district heating, if:
- the entrepreneur has not provided the consumer with the legally required information about the right of withdrawal, the cost reimbursement in case of withdrawal or the model withdrawal form, or;
- the consumer has not explicitly requested the start of the performance of the service or supply of gas, water, electricity or district heating during the reflection period.
The consumer does not bear any costs for the full or partial delivery of digital content not supplied on a tangible medium, if:
- he has not explicitly agreed to the commencement of the performance of the agreement before the end of the reflection period;
- he has not acknowledged losing his right of withdrawal when giving his consent; or
- the entrepreneur has failed to confirm this statement from the consumer.
If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, all additional agreements are dissolved by operation of law.

Article 9 - Obligations of the entrepreneur in case of withdrawal

If the entrepreneur enables the consumer's withdrawal notification electronically, he will immediately send a confirmation of receipt after receiving this notification.
The entrepreneur will reimburse all payments from the consumer, including any delivery costs charged by the entrepreneur for the returned product, without undue 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 reimbursement until he has received the product or until the consumer demonstrates that he has returned the product, whichever is earlier.
The entrepreneur uses the same payment method for reimbursement that the consumer has 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, the entrepreneur does not have to reimburse the additional costs for the more expensive method.

Article 10 - Exclusion of the 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, or 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 the entrepreneur has no influence and which can occur within the withdrawal period;
Agreements concluded during a public auction. A public auction is understood to mean a sales method whereby products, digital content and/or services are offered by the entrepreneur to the consumer who is personally present or is given the opportunity to be personally present at the auction, under the supervision of an auctioneer, and whereby 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 commenced with the explicit prior consent of the consumer; and
- the consumer has declared that he loses his right of withdrawal as soon as the entrepreneur has fully performed the agreement;
Package travel as referred to in Article 7:500 of the Dutch Civil Code and agreements for passenger transport;
Service agreements for the provision of accommodation, if the agreement provides for a specific date or period of performance and other than for residential purposes, goods transport, car rental services and catering;
Agreements relating to leisure activities, if the agreement provides for a specific date or period for the performance thereof;

Products manufactured to the consumer's specifications, which are not prefabricated and are manufactured based on an individual choice or decision of the consumer, or which are clearly intended for a specific person;

Products that spoil quickly or have a limited shelf life;

Sealed products that are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons and whose seal has been broken after delivery;

Products that are irrevocably mixed with other products by their nature after delivery;

Alcoholic beverages whose price was agreed upon at the conclusion of the agreement, but whose delivery can only take place after 30 days, and whose actual value depends on fluctuations in the market over which the entrepreneur has no influence;

Sealed audio, video recordings, and computer software whose seal has been broken after delivery;

Newspapers, periodicals, or magazines, with the exception of subscriptions thereto;

The delivery of digital content other than on a tangible medium, but only if;

the performance has begun with the consumer's express prior consent;
the consumer has declared that he thereby loses his right of withdrawal.

Article 11 - The price

During the validity period 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.
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 connection to fluctuations and the fact that any stated prices are target prices will be stated in the offer.
Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if they are the result of legal regulations or provisions.
Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if the entrepreneur has stipulated this and:
- these are the result of legal regulations or provisions; or
- the consumer has the right to cancel 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 12 - Performance of agreement and extra guarantee

The entrepreneur 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 statutory provisions and/or government regulations existing on the date of the conclusion of the agreement. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
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 on the basis of the agreement if the entrepreneur has failed to fulfill his part of the agreement.
Extra guarantee means any commitment by the entrepreneur, his supplier, importer or producer in which he grants the consumer certain rights or claims that go beyond what he is legally obliged to do in case he has failed to fulfill his part of the agreement.

Article 13 - Delivery and execution

The entrepreneur will exercise the greatest possible care when receiving and executing product orders and when assessing applications for the provision of services.
The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the entrepreneur.
With due observance of what is stated in article 4 of these general terms and conditions, the entrepreneur will execute accepted orders expeditiously, but at the latest within 30 days, unless a different delivery period has been agreed. If delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot be executed or can only be executed in part, the consumer will receive notification of this no later than 30 days after placing the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to dissolve the agreement without costs and is entitled to any compensation.
After dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur will immediately refund the amount paid by the consumer.
The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a pre-designated representative known to the entrepreneur, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

Article 14 - Duration transactions: duration, termination and extension

Termination

The consumer can terminate an agreement entered into for an indefinite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time with due observance of agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
The consumer can terminate an agreement entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time at the end of the definite period with due observance of agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
The consumer can terminate the agreements mentioned in the previous paragraphs:
- at any time and not be limited to termination at a specific time or in a specific period;
- at least in the same manner as they were entered into by him
- always with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself

Extension

An agreement entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a definite duration.
Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, an agreement entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly extended for a definite period of a maximum of three months, if the consumer can terminate this extended agreement at the end of the extension with a notice period of no more than one month.
An agreement entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly extended for an indefinite period if the consumer may terminate it at any time with a notice period of no more than one month. The notice period is no more than three months in case the agreement extends to the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
An agreement with a limited duration for the regular delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines for introductory purposes (trial or introductory subscription) will not be tacitly continued and will automatically end after the trial or introductory period.

Duration:

If an agreement has a duration of more than one year, the consumer may terminate the agreement at any time after one year with a notice period of no more than one month, unless reasonableness and fairness oppose termination before the end of the agreed duration.

Article 15 - Payment

Unless otherwise stipulated 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 for the provision of 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 to pay more than 50% in advance in the general terms and conditions. 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.
The consumer has the duty to immediately report inaccuracies in provided or stated payment details to the entrepreneur.
If the consumer does not meet his payment obligation(s) on time, he will, after having 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, owe the statutory interest on the amount still due after the failure to pay within this 14-day period, 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 subsequent € 2,500 and 5% on the next € 5,000 with a minimum of € 40. The entrepreneur can deviate from the stated amounts and percentages to the benefit of the consumer.

Article 16 - Complaints procedure

The entrepreneur has a sufficiently publicized complaints procedure and handles complaints in accordance with this complaints procedure.
Complaints about the execution of the agreement must be submitted fully and clearly described to the entrepreneur within a reasonable time after the consumer has discovered the defects.
Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur will be answered within a period of 14 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeably longer processing time, the entrepreneur will reply within the 14-day period with a notice of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
A complaint about a product, service, or the service of the entrepreneur can also be submitted via a complaint form on the consumer page of the Thuiswinkel.org website www.thuiswinkel.org. The complaint will then be sent to both the entrepreneur concerned and Thuiswinkel.org.
The consumer must in any case give the entrepreneur 4 weeks to resolve the complaint in mutual consultation. After this period, a dispute arises that is subject to the dispute resolution scheme.

Article 17 - Disputes

Agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are exclusively governed by Dutch law.
Disputes between the consumer and the entrepreneur regarding the conclusion or execution of agreements concerning products and services to be delivered or delivered by this entrepreneur, can, with due observance of the provisions below, be submitted by both the consumer and the entrepreneur to the Disputes Committee Thuiswinkel, Postbus 90600, 2509 LP The Hague (www.sgc.nl).
A dispute will only be handled by the Disputes Committee if the consumer has first submitted his complaint to the entrepreneur within a reasonable time.
If the complaint does not lead to a solution, the dispute must be submitted to the Disputes Committee in writing or in another form to be determined by the Committee no later than 12 months after the date on which the consumer submitted the complaint to the entrepreneur.
When the consumer wants to submit a dispute to the Disputes Committee, the entrepreneur is bound by this choice. Preferably, the consumer first reports this to the entrepreneur.
When the entrepreneur wants to submit a dispute to the Disputes Committee, the consumer must state in writing within five weeks after a written request to that effect by the entrepreneur whether he also wishes to do so or wishes to have the dispute handled by the competent court. If the entrepreneur does not receive the consumer's choice within the five-week period, the entrepreneur is entitled to submit the dispute to the competent court.
The Disputes Committee rules under the conditions as established in the regulations of the Disputes Committee (www.degeschillencommissie.nl/over-ons/de-commissies/2404/thuiswinkel). The decisions of the Disputes Committee are made by way of binding advice.
The Disputes Committee will not handle a dispute or will discontinue handling it if the entrepreneur has been granted a suspension of payment, has been declared bankrupt, or has actually ceased his business activities before a dispute has been dealt with by the committee at the hearing and a final judgment has been rendered.
If, in addition to the Thuiswinkel Disputes Committee, another recognized disputes committee affiliated with the Foundation for Consumer Complaints Boards (SGC) or the Financial Services Complaints Institute (Kifid) is competent, the Thuiswinkel Disputes Committee is preferably competent for disputes concerning mainly the method of sale or distance service. For all other disputes, the other recognized disputes committee affiliated with SGC or Kifid.

Article 18 - Sector guarantee

Thuiswinkel.org guarantees compliance with the binding advice of the Thuiswinkel Disputes Committee by its members, unless the member decides to submit the binding advice to the court for review within two months after its dispatch. This guarantee revives if the binding advice has been upheld by the court after review and the judgment showing this has become final. Up to a maximum amount of €10,000 per binding advice, this amount will be paid by Thuiswinkel.org to the consumer. For amounts greater than €10,000 per binding advice, €10,000 will be paid. For the remainder, Thuiswinkel.org has an obligation to use its best efforts to ensure that the member complies with the binding advice.
For the application of this guarantee, it is required that the consumer makes a written appeal to Thuiswinkel.org and that he transfers his claim against the entrepreneur to Thuiswinkel.org. If the claim against the entrepreneur amounts to more than €10,000, the consumer will be offered to transfer his claim, insofar as it exceeds the amount of €10,000, to Thuiswinkel.org, after which this organization will claim payment thereof in court in its own name and at its own expense to satisfy the consumer.

Article 19 - Additional or deviating provisions

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

Article 20 - Amendment of the Thuiswinkel General Terms and Conditions

Thuiswinkel.org will not amend these general terms and conditions except in consultation with the Consumers' Association.
Changes to these terms and conditions are only effective after they have been published in an appropriate manner, with the understanding that in the event of applicable changes during the term of an offer, the provision most favorable to the consumer will prevail.

Thuiswinkel.org
www.thuiswinkel.org
Horaplantsoen 20, 6717 LT Ede
Postbus 7001, 6710 CB Ede

Appendix I: Model withdrawal form
Model withdrawal form
(only complete and return this form if you wish to withdraw from the agreement)

To:
[name of entrepreneur]
[geographical address of entrepreneur]
[fax number of entrepreneur, if available]
[email address or electronic address of entrepreneur]

I/We* hereby inform you that I/we* withdraw from our agreement concerning
the sale of the following products: [designation of product]*
the supply of the following digital content: [designation of digital content]*
the provision of the following service: [designation of service]*,
withdraw/withdraw*

Ordered on*/received on*
[date of order for services or receipt for products]
[Name of consumer(s)]
[Address of consumer(s)]
[Signature of consumer(s)] (only if this form is submitted on paper)* Strike out what is not applicable or fill in what is applicable.

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