Terms & Conditions

Article 1 - Definitions

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

1. Reflection period: the period within which the consumer can exercise his right of withdrawal; Read all about reflection period.

2. Consumer: the natural person who is not acting in the exercise of profession or business and enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur;

3. Day: calendar day;

4.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;

5. Durable medium: any means that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information addressed to him personally in a way that allows future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information.

6. Right of withdrawal: the possibility for the consumer to waive the distance contract within the cooling-off period;

7. 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.

8. Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who offers products and/or services to consumers at a distance;

9. Distance contract: an agreement whereby, 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;

10. 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.

11. General Terms and Conditions: the present General Terms and Conditions of the entrepreneur.

Article 2 - Identity of the entrepreneur

Blended Materials
Sint Jorisstraat 54
5954 AP Beesel

KvK: 70379858
Btw: 858301891B01
Bank: NL96 RABO 0326 1156 25

tom@blended-materials.com
+31 (0)6 38 19 32 46

Article 3 - Applicability

1. These general terms and conditions apply to every offer of the entrepreneur and to every distance contract and order concluded between entrepreneur and 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 inspected at the entrepreneur and they will be sent free of charge to the consumer at his request as soon as possible.

3. 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 will 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, at the consumer's request, they will be sent electronically or otherwise free of charge.

4. In case specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these general terms and conditions, the second and third paragraphs apply accordingly and in case of conflicting general terms and conditions the consumer can always rely on the applicable provision that is most favorable to him.

5. If one or more provisions of these general terms and conditions are at any time wholly or partially void or annulled, the agreement and these terms and conditions will remain in force for the rest and the provision in question will be replaced without delay in mutual consultation by a provision that approximates the purport of the original as closely as possible.

6. Situations not provided for in these general terms and conditions must be assessed 'in the spirit' of these general terms and conditions.

7. Uncertainties about the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions must be interpreted 'in the spirit' of these 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 shall be expressly stated in the offer.

2. The offer is without obligation. The entrepreneur is entitled to change and adjust the offer.

3. The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products and/or services offered. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable a proper assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the entrepreneur uses images these are a true reflection of the products and / or services offered. Obvious mistakes or obvious errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.

4. All images, specifications data in the offer are indicative and can not be a reason for compensation or dissolution of the agreement.

5. Images of products are a true representation of the products offered. Entrepreneur cannot guarantee that the displayed colors exactly match the real colors of the products. 6. 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 shipment;

- the way in which the agreement will be concluded and what actions are necessary for that; whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;

- the method of payment, delivery and performance of the agreement;

- the period for accepting the offer, or the period within which the entrepreneur guarantees the price;

- the level of the rate of 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 will be archived after its conclusion, and if so in what way it can be consulted by the consumer;

- the manner in which the consumer, before the conclusion of the agreement, can check the data provided by him in the context of the agreement and, if desired, restore them;

- 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 the event of an extended transaction.

Article 5 - The Agreement

1. The agreement, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, is concluded at the time of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and the fulfillment of the conditions set forth therein.

2. 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.

3. If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect 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 may - 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 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.

5. The entrepreneur will send the consumer the following information with the product or service, 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 under which and the way in which the consumer can make use of the right of withdrawal, or a clear notification regarding the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;

- the information on guarantees and existing after-sales service;

- the data included in article 4 paragraph 3 of these conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided the consumer with these data before the execution of the agreement;

- the requirements for terminating the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration.

6. In case of a duration transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph applies only to the first delivery.

7. Each agreement is entered into under the suspensive conditions of sufficient availability of the relevant products.

Article 6 - Right of withdrawal

1. When purchasing products, the consumer has the option of dissolving the agreement without giving reasons for 14 days. This reflection period starts on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative previously designated by the consumer and made known to the entrepreneur.

2. 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 accessories supplied and - if reasonably possible - in its original condition and packaging, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.

3. If the consumer wishes to exercise 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 or by another means of communication such as e-mail. After the consumer has made it known that he wants to use his right of withdrawal, the customer must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods have been returned in time, for example by means of a proof of shipment.

4. If the customer has not expressed his intention to use his right of withdrawal or has not returned the product to the entrepreneur after the expiry of the periods mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3, the purchase is a fact.

In case of delivery of services:

1. In case of delivery of services, the consumer has the possibility to dissolve the agreement without giving reasons for at least 14 days, starting on the day of entering into the agreement.

2. To make use of his right of withdrawal, the consumer will focus on the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur in the offer and / or at the latest at the time of delivery.

Article 7 - Costs in case of withdrawal

1. If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, no more than the cost of return shipment shall be borne by him.

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 the withdrawal. This is subject to the condition that the product is already received back by the merchant or conclusive evidence of complete return can be provided. Reimbursement will be made through the same payment method used by the consumer unless the consumer explicitly authorizes a different payment method.

3. If the product is damaged due to careless handling by the consumer, the consumer is liable for any depreciation in value of the product.

4. 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 the conclusion of the purchase agreement.

Article 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 only applies if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in time for the conclusion of the contract.

2. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products

- that have been made by the trader in accordance with the consumer's specifications; that are clearly of a personal nature;
that by their nature can not be returned;
Which spoil or age quickly;

- whose price is subject to fluctuations in 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, transportation, restaurant business or leisure activities to be performed on a certain date or during a certain period;

- Of which the delivery has started with the express consent of the consumer before the withdrawal period has expired;

- Concerning betting and lotteries.

Article 9 - The price

1. 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.

2. Contrary to the previous paragraph, the Entrepreneur may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market that are beyond the Entrepreneur's control, with variable prices. This link to fluctuations and the fact that any prices mentioned are target prices will be mentioned in the offer.

3. Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the contract are only allowed if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.

4. 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 authorized to terminate the contract on the day on which the price increase takes effect.

5. The prices mentioned in the offer of products or services include VAT.

6. 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.

Article 10 - Conformity and warranty

1. The trader guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the contract, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of soundness and/or usability and the legal provisions and/or government regulations that existed on the date the contract was concluded. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.

2. A guarantee provided by the trader, manufacturer or importer does not affect the legal rights and claims that the consumer may assert against the trader under the contract.

3. Any defects or incorrectly delivered products should be reported to the entrepreneur in writing within 2 months after discovery of the defect.

4. The warranty period of the entrepreneur 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.

5. The guarantee does not apply if:

- the consumer has repaired and/or modified the delivered products himself or has had them repaired and/or modified by third parties;

- 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;

- the defectiveness is entirely or partially the result of regulations which the government has set or will set regarding the nature or quality of the materials used.

Article 11 - Delivery and execution

1. The entrepreneur will take the greatest possible care when receiving and executing orders for products and when assessing applications for the provision of services.

2. The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.

3. Subject to what is stated in paragraph 4 of this article, the company will execute accepted orders expeditiously but at the latest within 30 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order is not or only partially carried out, the consumer receives notice of this no later than 30 days after he has placed the order. The consumer in that case has the right to dissolve the agreement without cost. The consumer is not entitled to compensation.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. If delivery of an ordered product turns out to be impossible, the entrepreneur will make an effort to provide a replacement article. At the latest upon delivery 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.

7. The risk of damage and / or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the time of delivery to the consumer or a previously designated and made known to the entrepreneur representative, unless otherwise expressly agreed.

Article 12 - Duration transactions: duration, termination and renewal

Termination

1. The consumer may at any time terminate a contract entered into for an indefinite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, subject to agreed termination rules and a notice period not exceeding one month.

2. The consumer may terminate a fixed-term contract that was concluded for the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services at any time at the end of the fixed term in compliance with the applicable termination rules and a period of notice that does not exceed one month.

3. The consumer may terminate the agreements mentioned 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 they were entered into by him;

- always terminate with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.

Extension

1. A fixed-term contract that has been entered into for the regular supply of products (including electricity) or services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a fixed term.

2. In departure from 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 can terminate this renewed contract towards the end of the renewal with a notice period not exceeding one month.

3. A fixed-term contract that has been concluded for the regular delivery of products or services may only be automatically prolonged for an indefinite period of time if the consumer may terminate this prolonged contract 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 case the contract is concluded for the regular delivery, but less than once a month, of daily or weekly newspapers and magazines.

4. A contract with a limited duration 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

1. If a contract lasts more than one year, after one year the consumer may at any time terminate the contract with a notice of up to one month, unless reasonableness and fairness oppose termination before the end of the agreed term.

Article 13 - Payment

1. Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed 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.

2. The consumer has the duty to immediately report inaccuracies in payment data provided or mentioned to the entrepreneur.

3. In case of non-payment by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs made known in advance to the consumer.

Article 14 - 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 implementation of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur within 2 months fully and clearly described, after the consumer has found 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 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.

4. If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement a dispute arises that is subject to the dispute settlement procedure.

5. In case of complaints, a consumer should first turn to the entrepreneur. It is also possible to register complaints via the European ODR platform (http://ec.europa.eu/odr). Webshop is currently not
affiliated with a quality mark with a disputes committee.

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 justified by the entrepreneur, the entrepreneur will, at his discretion, either replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.

Article 15 - Disputes

1. To agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply
have, only Dutch law applies. Even if the consumer lives abroad.

2. The Vienna Sales Convention does not apply.

Article 16 - 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.