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General terms and conditions

per 2024

Content

  • Article 1 – Definitions
  • Article 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur
  • Articele 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 the right of withdrawal
  • Article 9 – The price
  • Article 10 – Compliance and warranty
  • Article 11 – Delivery and execution
  • Article 12 – Duration transactions: duration, termination and extension
  • Article 13 – Payment
  • Article 14 – Complaints procedure
  • Article 15 – Disputes
  • Article 16 – Additional or different provisions

Art. 1 – Definitions

In these terms and conditions, the following definitions shall apply:

  • Grace period: the period within which the consumer can make use of his right of withdrawal;
  • Client/buyer/consumer: every natural or legal person in the capacity of entrepreneur or consumer, to whom Nikki.Amsterdam delivers or makes products available. In these provisions further referred to as consumer.
  • Day: calendar day;
  • Duration transaction: a distance contract relating to a series of products and/or services, of which the obligation to deliver and/or purchase is spread over time;
  • Durable data carrier: any means that enables the consumer or trader to store information addressed to him personally in a way that allows future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information.
  • Right of withdrawal: the possibility for the consumer to waive the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
  • Model form: the model form for withdrawal made available by the entrepreneur which a consumer can fill in when he wants to exercise his right of withdrawal.
  • Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person offering products and/or services to consumers at a distance;
  • Distance contract: an agreement whereby, within the framework of a system organised 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 for concluding an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur having come together in the same room at the same time.
  • General Terms and Conditions: the present General Terms and Conditions of the entrepreneur.

Art. 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur

Name | N.A. B.V. ( h.o.d.n. Nikki.Amsterdam)

Address | Mollerusweg 15

Postal code/Town | 2031 BZ Haarlem

Country | Netherlands

Telephone number | +31 (0)23 205 2307

Email address

  • Customer service | service@nikki.amsterdam
  • General | sales@nikki.amsterdam

Chamber of Commerce number | 73939722

VAT number | NL859717392B01

Art. 3 – Applicability

  • These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by the entrepreneur and to every distance contract and order concluded between the entrepreneur and client/buyer/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, before the distance contract is concluded, it will be indicated that the general terms and conditions can be inspected at the entrepreneur’s premises and they will be sent free of charge to the consumer at his/her request as soon as possible.
  • If the distance contract is concluded electronically, notwithstanding the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions can be made available to the consumer electronically in such a way that it can be stored by the consumer in a simple manner 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 inspected electronically and that they will be sent electronically or otherwise free of charge 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 shall apply mutatis mutandis and, in the event of conflicting general terms and conditions, the consumer may always rely on the applicable provision that is most favourable to him.
    • If one or more provisions in these general terms and conditions are at any time wholly or partially void or annulled, the agreement and these terms and conditions shall otherwise remain in force and the provision concerned shall be replaced without delay by mutual agreement with a provision that approximates the purport of the original as closely as possible.
    • Situations not provided for in these general terms and conditions should be assessed ‘in the spirit’ of these general terms and conditions.
    • Uncertainties about the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions should be interpreted ‘in the spirit’ of these general terms and conditions.

Art. 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 is without obligation. The entrepreneur is entitled to change and adjust the offer.
    • the price including taxes;
    • any shipping costs
    • the way in which the agreement will be concluded and which actions are necessary for this;
    • whether or not the right of withdrawal is applicable;
    • the method of payment, delivery and performance of the contract
    • the period for accepting the offer, or the period within which the trader guarantees the price;
    • the height of the tariff for distance communication if the costs of using the technique for distance communication are calculated on a basis other than the regular basic tariff for the means of communication used;
    • whether the agreement is archived after its conclusion and, if so, in which way it can be consulted by the consumer;
    • the manner in which the consumer, before concluding the contract, can check and, if desired, rectify the data provided by him in the context of the contract;
    • any languages other than Dutch in which the contract can 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 case of an extended transaction.

Art. 5 – The agreement

  • Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the agreement is concluded at the moment the consumer accepts the offer and fulfils the conditions set out in it.
    • If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the trader will immediately confirm receipt of acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as this acceptance has not been confirmed by the entrepreneur, the consumer can dissolve the agreement.
    • If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur shall take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the electronic transfer of data and shall ensure a secure 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 those facts and factors that are important for a responsible conclusion of the remote agreement. If, on the basis of this investigation, the entrepreneur has good grounds not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or application or to attach special conditions to the implementation, while giving reasons.
  • The entrepreneur will include the following information with the product or service to the consumer, in writing or in such a way that it can be stored by the consumer in an accessible way on a durable data carrier:
    • the visiting address of the establishment of the entrepreneur where the consumer can go with complaints;
    • the conditions on which and the way in which the Consumer may exercise the right of withdrawal, or, as the case may be, clear information about being exempted from the right of withdrawal;
    • the information on guarantees and existing after-sales services;
    • the data included in article 4 paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions, unless the trader has already provided the consumer with these data before the performance of the contract;
    • the requirements for terminating the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration.
  • In case of a duration transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.
  • Each agreement is entered into under the suspensive conditions of sufficient availability of the relevant products.

Art. 6 – Right of withdrawal

On delivery of products:

  • When purchasing products, the consumer has the possibility of dissolving the agreement without giving reasons for 30 days. This reflection period starts 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. This does not apply to business transactions.
  • During the reflection 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 to the entrepreneur with all delivered accessories and – if reasonably possible – in the original condition and packaging, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.
  • If the consumer wishes to exercise his right of withdrawal, he is obliged to make this known to the trader within 30 days of receiving the product. The consumer must make this known using the model form or by another means of communication such as e-mail. After the The consumer must prove that the delivered items were returned in time, e.g. by means of proof of dispatch.
  • If, after the expiry of the periods mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3, the customer has not expressed his wish to exercise his right of withdrawal or has not returned the product to the entrepreneur, the purchase is a fact.

In case of delivery of services:

  • With the delivery of services, the consumer has the option of dissolving the contract without giving reasons for at least 14 days, starting on the day of entering into the contract.
  • To make use of his right of withdrawal, the consumer will comply with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur in the offer and/or at the latest at the time of delivery.

Art. 7 – Costs in case of withdrawal

  • If the consumer makes use of his right of withdrawal, he shall bear at most the costs of return shipment.
  • 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 receipt of the product by the entrepreneur (or conclusive proof of complete return). Repayment will be made via the same payment method used by the consumer unless the consumer explicitly agrees to a different payment method.
  • If the product is damaged due to careless handling by the consumer, the consumer is liable for any decrease in value of the product.
  • The consumer cannot be held liable for depreciation of the product if the entrepreneur has not provided all legally required information about the right of withdrawal, this should be done before concluding the purchase agreement.

Art. 8 – Exclusion of the 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 is only valid if the trader clearly stated this in the offer, at least in good time before concluding the contract.
  2. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products
    • that were made by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer’s specifications;
    • that are clearly personal in nature
    • which cannot be returned due to their nature;
    • which spoil or age quickly;
    • whose price is subject to fluctuations on 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;
    • for hygienic products of which the consumer has broken the seal.
  3. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services
    • concerning accommodation, transport, restaurant business or leisure activities to be performed on a certain date or during a certain period;
    • the delivery of which commenced with the consumer’s express consent before the expiry of the withdrawal period;
    • Concerning betting and lotteries.

Art. 9 – The price

  • During the validity period stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered shall not be increased, except for price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
  • Contrary to 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 will be mentioned in the offer.
  • Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the contract are only allowed if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
  • Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if the entrepreneur has stipulated it and:
    • they are the result of legal regulations or stipulations; or
    • the consumer is authorised to terminate the contract on the day on which the price increase takes effect.
  • The prices mentioned in the offer of products or services include VAT.
  • 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.

Art. 10 – Conformity and warranty

  • The Entrepreneur guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the contract, the specifications mentioned in the offer, the reasonable requirements of reliability and/or usability and the existing statutory provisions and/or government regulations on the date the contract was concluded. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
  • 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.
  • The client/buyer is obliged to check the delivered items immediately upon receipt. If it appears that the delivered goods are incorrect, faulty or incomplete, the client/buyer must (before returning the goods to Nikki.Amsterdam) immediately report these defects in writing to Nikki.Amsterdam. Any defects or incorrect goods delivered must and can be reported in writing to Nikki.Amsterdam by the client/buyer, being an entrepreneur, no later than eight (8) days after delivery. Any defects or wrong goods delivered must be and can be reported in writing to Nikki.Amsterdam by the client/buyer, being a consumer, no later than one month after delivery.
  • Goods must be returned in their original packaging (including accessories and accompanying documentation) and in new condition. Use of the goods after defects have been found, damage caused after defects have been found, as well as use and/or resale after defects have been found, will void this right to complain and return.
  • If complaints by the client/buyer are deemed founded by Nikki.Amsterdam, Nikki.Amsterdam will, at its discretion, either replace the delivered goods free of charge or come to a written agreement with the client/buyer about compensation.
  • All claims are limited to the repair or replacement of (a part of) the products and are exclusive of transport and administration costs. Nikki.Amsterdam is not liable for claims outside the warranty period or for any other claims or damage, including but not limited to claims for faulty design, careless or misleading advice, incidental damage, consequential damage or injury damage to another person, entity or company.
  • 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.
  • The guarantee does not apply
    • if the consumer has repaired and/or modified the delivered products himself or had them repaired and/or modified by third parties;
    • if the delivered products have been exposed to abnormal conditions or otherwise treated carelessly or contrary to the instructions of the entrepreneur and/or on the packaging;
    • if the inadequacy is entirely or partially the result of regulations which the government has made or will make regarding the nature or quality of the materials used.
  • Nikki.Amsterdam is not responsible for damage as a result of using other accessories than those supplied by Nikki.Amsterdam (such as chargers etc).

Art. 11 – Delivery and implementation

  • The entrepreneur will take the utmost care when receiving and executing orders of products and when assessing requests to provide services.
  • The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.
  • Subject to what is stated in paragraph 4 of this article, the company will execute accepted orders with convenient speed but at the latest within 30 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot or can only be partially carried out, the consumer will be informed about this at the latest 30 days after the order was placed. In that case, the consumer has the right to dissolve the agreement without costs. The consumer is not entitled to any compensation.
  • All delivery terms are indicative. The consumer cannot derive any rights from any terms mentioned. Exceeding a term does not entitle the consumer to compensation.
  • 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.
  • If delivery of an ordered product turns out to be impossible, the entrepreneur will make an effort to provide a replacement article. Upon delivery at the latest, it will be clearly and comprehensibly stated that a replacement article is being delivered. With replacement articles, the right of withdrawal cannot be excluded. The costs of any return shipment shall be borne by the entrepreneur.
  • 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 explicitly agreed otherwise.

Art. 12 – Duration transactions: duration, termination and extension

Termination

  • The consumer may at any time terminate an open-ended contract that was concluded for the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, subject to the applicable termination rules and a maximum notice period of one month.
  • The consumer may terminate a fixed-term contract that was concluded for the regular supply of products (including electricity) or services at any time at the end of the fixed-term, subject to the agreed termination rules and a period of notice that does not exceed one month.
  • The consumer may terminate the agreements referred to in the previous paragraphs:
    • terminate at any time and not be limited to termination at a specific time or during a specific period;
    • at least terminate them in the same way as they were entered into by him;
    • always terminate with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.

Extension

  • A fixed-term contract that has been concluded for the regular supply of products (including electricity) or services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a fixed term.
  • Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, a fixed-term contract that has been concluded for the regular supply of daily or weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly renewed for a fixed term not exceeding three months, if the consumer may terminate this renewed contract towards the end of the renewal with a notice period not exceeding one month.
  • A fixed-term contract that has been concluded for the regular supply of products or services may only be tacitly extended for an indefinite period of time if the consumer may terminate it at any time with a period of notice that does not exceed one month and a period of notice that does not exceed three months in the event that the contract relates to the regular, but less than once a month, supply of daily or weekly newspapers and magazines.
  • A fixed-term contract for the regular supply of daily or weekly newspapers and magazines by way of introduction (trial or introductory subscription) is not tacitly continued and ends automatically at the end of the trial or introductory period.

Duration

  • 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 oppose termination before the end of the agreed duration.

Art. 13 – Payment

  • Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts due by the consumer should be paid within 7 working days after the start of the reflection period as referred to in article 6 paragraph 1. In case of an agreement to provide a service, this period starts after the consumer has received the confirmation of the agreement.
  • The consumer has the duty to immediately report inaccuracies in payment details provided or mentioned to the entrepreneur.
  • In case of non-payment by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs communicated in advance to the consumer.

Art. 14 – Complaints procedure

  • The entrepreneur has a sufficiently publicised complaints procedure and handles complaints in accordance with this complaints procedure.
  • Complaints about the execution of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur fully and clearly described within 2 months 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 respond within the 14-day period with a notice of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
  • If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises which is subject to the dispute settlement procedure.
  • For complaints, a consumer should first turn to the entrepreneur. If the webshop is affiliated to Stichting WebwinkelKeur and in case of complaints that cannot be solved by mutual agreement, the consumer should turn to Stichting WebwinkelKeur (www.webwinkelkeur.nl), which will mediate free of charge. Check whether this webshop has a current membership via https://www.webwinkelkeur.nl/ledenlijst/. If a solution cannot be found, the consumer has the option to have his/her complaint handled by the independent arbitration board appointed by Stichting WebwinkelKeur, the decision is binding and both the trader and the consumer agree to this binding decision. Submitting a dispute to this dispute committee involves costs that have to be paid by the consumer to the committee in question. It is also possible to submit complaints via the European ODR platform (http://ec.europa.eu/odr).
  • A complaint does not suspend the obligations of the entrepreneur, unless the entrepreneur indicates otherwise in writing.
  • If a complaint is found to be justified by the entrepreneur, the entrepreneur will, at his discretion, either replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.

Art. 15 – Disputes

  • On agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general conditions apply, only Dutch law applies. Even if the consumer resides abroad.
  • The Vienna Sales Convention is not applicable.

Art. 16 – Additional or different provisions

Additional provisions or provisions deviating 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 the consumer can store them in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier.

Art. 17 – Action conditions

  • Participation in actions is free of charge.
  • Participation takes place when there is a reaction on Nikki.Amsterdam via social media or, if applicable, a registration form is filled out.
  • Participation in actions is only possible for persons of 18 years or older.
  • The duration of actions and when the winner(s) will be announced will always be mentioned in the social media post or on the form to be completed.
  • Nikki.Amsterdam is at all times entitled to change the terms and conditions or to stop the actions without reason.
  • Personal data of participants will not be released and provided to external parties without consultation, unless permission has been given to receive a newsletter from an external party.
  • Personal data of participants can be used internally to subscribe to the Nikki.Amsterdam newsletter, if permission is given in the action.
  • Dutch law applies to all actions.
  • The winner of an action is chosen by means of an impartial draw.
  • The winner of an action will be notified personally via the social media channel on which the action took place or via the e-mail address he or she provided.
  • If the winner does not report within a week of the announcement, a new winner will be chosen.
  • Nikki.Amsterdam is authorised to exclude persons from participation if unlawful participation or fraud is suspected.
  • Participants who have not won a prize will not be informed.
  • It is not possible to exchange the won product for another product or amount of money.
  • Correspondence about the results of actions is not possible.
  • Personal data will be provided to Nikki.Amsterdam and not to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or Pinterest.
  • Nikki.Amsterdam may disclose personal information, such as name and place of residence, as part of a promotion, for example on the website and on social media.
  • Questions or comments can be emailed to service@nikki.amsterdam.
  • Nikki.Amsterdam can at any time (partially) stop a promotion and decide not to award any prizes.
  • The Code of Conduct for Promotions of Games of Chance applies to promotions.
  • Promotions are in no way sponsored, approved or managed by Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or Pinterest, and they bear no liability to participants

Article 18 – Privacy

  • Nikki.Amsterdam respects the privacy of online visitors to its website and is the sole owner of the information obtained through this website, unless otherwise indicated. This information will not be sold, shared or rented by Nikki.Amsterdam to third parties in any way other than as stated in this privacy statement.
  • Information from which the identity of an online visitor to the Nikki.Amsterdam website can be derived is provided voluntarily by the visitor. This information can be used within Nikki.Amsterdam (and all its subsidiaries and brands) with the aim of making visits to the website as simple and pleasant as possible. In addition, this information may be used for analysis and to provide information about Nikki.Amsterdam’s product portfolio. The visitor gives explicit permission for this. Nikki.Amsterdam is entitled to disclose information about a visitor in special cases, when there is reason to believe that the disclosure of this information is necessary to identify, contact or instigate legal proceedings against someone who, intentionally or unintentionally, harms or damages the rights or property of Nikki.Amsterdam, other users of its website or others who may be harmed by it. Nikki.Amsterdam is entitled to release information about users when Nikki.Amsterdam in good faith believes that the law requires this.
  • Nikki.Amsterdam collects non-personal information about our online visitors in order to determine the total number of visitors to the website, as well as the type of Internet browser and operating system used. Personal information can be removed at the request of the online visitor as far as this does not require disproportionate effort or costs for Nikki.Amsterdam.

Article 19 – Intellectual property rights/secrecy

  • Unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing, the full copyrights and all other rights of intellectual and industrial property concerning the goods or services delivered by Nikki.Amsterdam, such as brand rights, model rights, patent rights, database rights, etc, belong exclusively to Nikki.Amsterdam and/or its suppliers.
  • Parties undertake to take sufficient measures to ensure confidentiality with regard to each other’s data of a confidential nature of which they become aware during the execution of the agreement.
  • The Nikki.Amsterdam website is protected by copyright. The website is meant for personal use or (internal) use by her clients, whereby it is not allowed to multiply the website and its contents other than by downloading and viewing it on a single computer, and/or printing a single hardcopy. Without prior written permission from Nikki.Amsterdam it is not allowed to reproduce, transmit or make this website and its contents available on a network in any other way.