General Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the STEGA® Terms and Conditions. This page clearly outlines the most important agreements that apply when you order from us. We keep everything as transparent as possible, so you know exactly what to expect. Please take a moment to read through this information; together we can ensure a pleasant, safe, and reliable shopping experience.

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Article 1 – Definitions

In these general terms and conditions the following terms are understood to mean:

Reflection period/Cancellation period
the period of 14 days within which the consumer can exercise his right of withdrawal.
Consumer/customer
the natural person who does not act in the exercise of a profession or business and who enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur.
Calendar day
a calendar day.
Long-term agreement
a distance contract relating to a series of products and/or services, the supply and/or purchase obligation of which extends over a longer period.
Durable data carrier
any instrument – ​​including email – that enables the consumer or trader to store information addressed personally to him in a way accessible for future consultation and unaltered reproduction.
Right of withdrawal
the consumer's option to cancel the distance contract within the cooling-off period.
Entrepreneur
the natural or legal person who offers products and/or services remotely to consumers.
Distance contract
an agreement concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer within the framework of an organised system for the distance selling of products 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.
Remote communication technology
means that can be used to conclude an agreement, without the consumer and the entrepreneur being together in the same room at the same time.
General terms and conditions
these general terms and conditions of the entrepreneur.

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Article 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur

STEGA
Bindert Japiksstrjitte 34, 9289 JK Drogeham, Netherlands
E-mail: info@ste-ga.nl | Tel.: +31 6 33 00 58 39
Chamber of Commerce number: 83054537 | VAT: NL003769416B12

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Article 3 – Applicability

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.

Before concluding the distance contract, the text of these general terms and conditions will be made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, the consumer will be informed where the general terms and conditions can be viewed and that they will be sent free of charge upon request.

If the distance contract is concluded electronically, the text of these general terms and conditions can be made available electronically in such a way that it can be easily stored by the consumer on a durable data carrier.

If, in addition to these general terms and conditions, specific product or service conditions apply, the consumer may, in the event of conflicting conditions, invoke the provision that is most favourable to him.

If one or more provisions of these general terms and conditions are at any time wholly or partially null and void or are annulled, the agreement and these terms and conditions will otherwise remain in force and the provision in question will be replaced by a provision that approximates the purport of the original as closely as possible.

Unforeseen situations and ambiguities regarding the interpretation of provisions will be assessed 'in the spirit' of these terms and conditions.

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Article 4 – The offer

If an offer has a limited validity period or is made subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer. The offer is non-binding; the entrepreneur may modify and/or adjust the offer.

The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products and/or services offered. Images are a true representation. Obvious errors or mistakes are not binding on the entrepreneur.

Each offer contains information that clearly indicates to the consumer the rights and obligations associated with acceptance, including: price (excluding any customs clearance fees/import taxes), shipping costs, method of conclusion, right of withdrawal, payment/delivery/execution, validity of the offer, archiving and access to the agreement, checking/correcting data, codes of conduct, and minimum duration for long-term agreements. (Optional: available sizes, colors, material type.)

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Article 5 – The Agreement

The agreement is concluded upon acceptance of the offer by the consumer and compliance with the stipulated conditions. In the case of electronic acceptance, the entrepreneur will immediately confirm receipt. As long as receipt has not been confirmed, the consumer may cancel the agreement.

The entrepreneur takes appropriate technical and organizational measures for secure data transfer and a secure web environment. The entrepreneur may, within legal frameworks, assess creditworthiness and, for valid reasons, refuse an order or impose additional conditions.

After the agreement has been concluded, the entrepreneur will provide, on a durable medium, information such as: a visiting address for complaints, information about the right of withdrawal or exclusion, warranty/service information, the information referred to in Article 4, and conditions for termination of long-term agreements. For long-term agreements, this applies at least to the first delivery. The agreement is concluded subject to the condition precedent of sufficient product availability.

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Article 6 – Right of withdrawal (products and services)

Products

The consumer can cancel the agreement without giving reasons within 14 days of receipt. During the cooling-off period, the consumer must handle the product and packaging with care; unpacking/using it is only permitted to the extent necessary to determine the nature, characteristics, and functioning of the product.

You must notify us of your cancellation within 14 days of receipt (e.g., via a sample form, email, or unambiguous statement). After notifying us, return the product within 14 days, following the reasonable and clear instructions. You must demonstrate timely return with, for example, proof of shipment. If the cancellation is not reported or returned within the deadlines, the purchase is final.

Services

  1. For services, the consumer has a minimum reflection period of 14 days, starting on the day the agreement is concluded.
  2. To exercise the right of withdrawal, the consumer must follow the reasonable and clear instructions of the entrepreneur. If the performance has begun with explicit consent before the end of the cooling-off period, the right of withdrawal may lapse; the consumer will then pay a pro-rata amount for the part already delivered.

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Article 7 – Costs for cancellation, refund & depreciation

  • Return costs: at the expense of the consumer, unless otherwise agreed.
  • Refund: All payments received (including standard shipping costs for full cancellation) will be refunded as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after notification of cancellation. The entrepreneur may wait until receipt of the product or proof of return.
  • Payment method: via the same payment method, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
  • Depreciation: In the event of damage or further handling than necessary to establish the nature/characteristics/functioning of the product, depreciation may be charged. No depreciation applies if the trader has not provided the mandatory cancellation information before purchase.

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Article 8 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal

Exclusion is possible if this is clearly stated in the offer and communicated in good time before the conclusion of the agreement.

Products: according to consumer specifications; clearly personal in nature; by nature non-returnable; rapidly perishable/aging; price dependent on market fluctuations; individual newspapers/magazines; sealed audio/video recordings and software after breaking the seal; sealed hygiene products after breaking the seal.

Services: accommodation/transport/restaurant/leisure on a specific date/period; performance commenced with express consent before the end of the cooling-off period; betting and lotteries.

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Article 9 – The price

Prices will not be increased during the stated validity period, except for VAT changes. Products/services subject to market fluctuations may have variable prices; this will be stated in the offer. Price increases within 3 months: only due to legal provisions; after 3 months: permitted if the consumer can cancel as of the effective date.

The place of delivery for VAT purposes may require the carrier to collect customs clearance fees and import duties from the consumer. All prices are subject to printing and typographical errors; in the event of errors, the entrepreneur is not obligated to deliver at the incorrect price.

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Article 10 – Conformity and warranty

Products/services comply with the agreement, the specifications described, reasonable requirements of soundness/usability, and applicable laws and regulations on the date of conclusion. Any additional warranty from the entrepreneur/manufacturer/importer does not affect your statutory rights.

Defects or incorrect deliveries must be reported in writing within 30 days of delivery; preferably returned in their original packaging and in new condition. The warranty does not apply to repairs or modifications carried out by your own or third parties, under abnormal conditions or careless use, or if the defect arises (partly) from government regulations regarding materials.

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Article 11 – Delivery and execution

The entrepreneur handles orders with care. Delivery will take place at the address provided by the consumer. Accepted orders will be fulfilled expeditiously, within 30 days at the latest, unless otherwise agreed. In the event of a delay or impossibility, please notify the consumer within 30 days; the consumer can cancel the order free of charge. Refunds will then be made as soon as possible and within the statutory timeframes.

If delivery proves impossible, the entrepreneur will endeavor to provide a replacement item; the right of withdrawal remains in effect, and any return costs for the replacement are the entrepreneur's responsibility. The risk of damage/loss remains with the entrepreneur until delivery to the consumer or a designated third party.

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Article 12 – Duration agreements: duration, termination and extension

Cancellation

Indefinite contract: can be canceled at any time with a maximum of one month's notice according to the agreed-upon terms. Fixed-term contract: can be canceled at the end of the term with a maximum of one month's notice. Termination can be done in at least the same way as when the contract was entered into, with the same notice period the entrepreneur uses for themselves.

Extension

  1. No tacit renewal/extension for a fixed period, except for legally permitted exceptions for periodical printing.
  2. Silent renewal for an indefinite period: permitted provided the consumer can cancel at any time with a maximum of one month's notice (three months if delivery is less than once a month).
  3. Trial/introductory subscription ends automatically after the trial period.

Duration

For duration > 1 year: consumer can cancel at any time after one year with a maximum notice period of one month, unless reasonableness and fairness oppose this.

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Article 13 – Payment

Unless otherwise agreed, the consumer pays using the payment methods offered during the ordering process. Any inaccuracies in payment information must be reported immediately. In the event of late payment, the entrepreneur may, within legal limits, charge reasonable (extra)judicial costs.

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Article 14 – Complaints procedure & dispute mediation (WebwinkelKeur)

Complaints about the performance of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur within 7 days of discovery, fully and clearly described. Complaints will be answered within 30 days; if the complaint is expected to take longer, a confirmation of receipt with a timeframe will be provided.

Mediation: In case of complaints, the consumer should first contact the retailer. If the online store is affiliated with WebwinkelKeur and they cannot reach an agreement, the consumer can contact WebwinkelKeur for free mediation . Check membership status on the member page . If no solution is reached, the complaint can be submitted to the independent dispute committee appointed by WebwinkelKeur. The decision is binding; both parties agree to it. The consumer is liable for the costs of handling the complaint by the committee.

Filing a complaint does not suspend the entrepreneur's obligations, unless otherwise agreed in writing. In the event of a valid complaint, the entrepreneur will replace or repair the product free of charge, or offer a suitable solution.

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Article 15 – Disputes

Agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are exclusively governed by Dutch law, even if the consumer lives abroad.

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