These General Terms and Conditions of the Dutch Thuiswinkel Organization have been drawn up in consultation with the Consumers' Association within the framework of the Self-Regulation Coordination Group (CZ) of the Social and Economic Council and will enter into force on 1 January 2012.

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 – Costs in case of revocation
Article 8 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal
Article 9 – The price
Article 10 – Conformity 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 – Industry Guarantee
Article 17 – Additional or deviating provisions
Article 18 – Amendment of the general terms and conditions of Thuiswinkel

ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS
In these terms and conditions the following terms shall have the following meanings:
1. Reflection period: the period within which the consumer can make use of his right of withdrawal;
2. Consumer: 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;
3. Day: calendar day;
4. Duration transaction: a distance contract relating to a series of products and/or services, the supply and/or purchase obligation of which is spread over time;
5. Durable medium: any instrument which enables the consumer or the entrepreneur to store information addressed personally to him in a way accessible for future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information;
6. Right of withdrawal: the option for the consumer to cancel the distance contract within the cooling-off period;
7. Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who is a member of the Dutch Thuiswinkel Organisation and offers products and/or services remotely to consumers;
8. Distance contract: an agreement concluded between the consumer within the framework of a system organised by the entrepreneur for the distance sale of products and/or services, whereby up to and including the moment the agreement is concluded exclusive use is made of one or more techniques for distance communication;
9. Distance communication technology: means that can be used to conclude an agreement without the consumer and the entrepreneur being in the same place at the same time;

ARTICLE 2 – IDENTITY OF THE ENTREPRENEUR
Entrepreneur Name: Pinned by K
Trading under the name(s): Pinned by K
Business and visiting address:
Van Leeuwenhoekweg 16 B
5482 TK Schijndel
Email address: info@pinnedbyk.com
Chamber of Commerce number: 65090543
VAT number: NL855976184B01

If the entrepreneur's activity is subject to a relevant licensing system: details of the supervisory authority:
• If the entrepreneur practices a regulated profession:
• the professional association or organization to which he is affiliated;
• the professional title, the place in the EU or the European Economic Area where it was awarded;
• a reference to the professional rules that apply in the Netherlands and instructions on where and how these professional rules can be accessed.

ARTICLE 3 – APPLICABILITY
1. These general terms and conditions apply to every offer from the entrepreneur and to every distance contract concluded between the entrepreneur and the consumer.
2. Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions will be made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, the consumer will be informed before the distance contract is concluded that the general terms and conditions are available for inspection at the company and will be sent free of charge to the consumer as soon as possible upon request.
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 may 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, before the distance contract is concluded, the consumer will be informed where the general terms and conditions can be consulted electronically and that they will be sent free of charge to the consumer electronically or otherwise at the consumer's request.
4. In the event that specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these general terms and conditions, the second and third paragraphs apply accordingly and, in the event of conflicting general terms and conditions, the consumer can always invoke the applicable provision that is most favourable to him.

ARTICLE 4 – THE OFFER
1. If an offer has a limited period of validity or is made subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer.
2. The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products and/or services offered. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable the consumer to properly assess the offer. If the entrepreneur uses images, these must be a true representation of the products and/or services offered. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer are not binding on the entrepreneur.
3. Each offer contains sufficient information to clearly indicate to the consumer the rights and obligations associated with accepting the offer. This includes, in particular:
• the price including taxes;
• any costs of delivery;
• the manner in which the agreement will be concluded and the actions required for this;
• whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;
• the method of payment, delivery and execution of the agreement;
• the period for accepting the offer, or the period within which the entrepreneur guarantees the price;
• the amount of the rate for distance communication if the costs of using the distance communication technology are calculated on a basis other than the regular basic rate for the means of communication used;
• whether the agreement is archived after it has been concluded and, if so, how it can be consulted by the consumer;
• the manner in which the consumer, before concluding the agreement, can check the data provided by him in the context of the agreement and, if necessary, correct it;
• any other languages in which, in addition to Dutch, the agreement can be concluded;
• the codes of conduct to which the trader is subject and the manner in which the consumer can consult these codes of conduct electronically;
• the minimum duration of the distance contract in the case of a long-term transaction.

ARTICLE 5 – THE AGREEMENT
1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the agreement is concluded at the moment the consumer accepts the offer and meets the conditions set therein.
2. If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the entrepreneur will immediately confirm receipt of acceptance of the offer electronically. As long as the entrepreneur has not confirmed receipt of this acceptance, the consumer may terminate the agreement.
3. If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will observe appropriate security measures.
4. The entrepreneur may, within legal frameworks, investigate whether the consumer can meet their payment obligations, as well as all the facts and factors relevant to responsibly entering into the distance contract. If, based on this investigation, the entrepreneur has good reason not to enter into the contract, they are entitled to refuse an order or request with reasons or to impose special conditions on its execution.
5. The entrepreneur will send the following information to the consumer with the product or service, in writing or in such a way that it can be stored by the consumer in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier:
a. the visiting address of the entrepreneur's establishment where the consumer can go with complaints;
b. 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;
c. the information about guarantees and existing after-sales service;
d. the information included in Article 4, paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided this information to the consumer prior to the execution of the agreement;
e. the requirements for terminating the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration
6. In the case of a long-term transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.

ARTICLE 6 – RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
Upon delivery of products:
1. When purchasing products, the consumer has the option to cancel the contract without giving reasons within 14 days. This cooling-off period begins on the day after the consumer, or a representative designated in advance by the consumer and announced to the entrepreneur, receives the product.
2. During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and its packaging with care. They will only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to assess whether they wish to keep it. If they exercise their right of withdrawal, they will return the product with all accessories supplied and – if reasonably possible – in its original condition and packaging to the entrepreneur, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.

When providing services:
1. When services are supplied, the consumer has the option to cancel the contract without giving any reason for at least fourteen days, starting on the day the contract is concluded.
2. In order to exercise his right of withdrawal, the consumer will follow the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur with the offer and/or at the latest upon delivery.

ARTICLE 7 – COSTS IN THE EVENT OF WITHDRAWAL
1. If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, he will be responsible for at most the costs of return.
2. If the consumer has paid an amount, the entrepreneur will refund this amount as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the return or cancellation.

ARTICLE 8 – EXCLUSION OF RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
1. The entrepreneur can exclude the consumer's right of withdrawal to the extent provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal only applies if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in good time before the conclusion of the agreement.
2. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products:
1. which have been created by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer's specifications;
2. that are clearly personal in nature;
3. which cannot be returned by their nature;
4. which can spoil or become obsolete quickly;
5. whose price is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence;
6. for individual newspapers and magazines;
7. for audio and video recordings and computer software of which the consumer has broken the seal.
3. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:?
1. relating to accommodation, transport, restaurant business or leisure activities to be performed on a specific date or during a specific period;
2. the supply of which has begun with the express consent of the consumer before the cooling-off period has expired;
3. regarding betting and lotteries.

ARTICLE 9 – THE PRICE
1. During the period of validity stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered will not be increased, except for price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
2. Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur may offer products or services with variable prices, the prices of which are subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no control. This subjection to fluctuations and the fact that any stated prices are target prices will be stated in the offer.
3. Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
4. Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if the entrepreneur has stipulated this and:
1. these are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or
2. the consumer has the authority to cancel the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.
5. The prices stated in the offer of products or services include VAT.

ARTICLE 10 – CONFORMITY AND WARRANTY
1. The entrepreneur guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the agreement, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of soundness and/or usability, and the legal provisions and/or government regulations in force on the date the agreement is concluded. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
2. A guarantee provided by the entrepreneur, manufacturer or importer does not affect the statutory rights and claims that the consumer can assert against the entrepreneur under the agreement.

ARTICLE 11 – DELIVERY AND EXECUTION
1. The entrepreneur will exercise the utmost 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 provided to the company.
3. Subject to the provisions of Article 4 of these general terms and conditions, the company will fulfill accepted orders expeditiously, but no later than 30 days, unless a longer delivery period has been agreed. If delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot be fulfilled or can only be partially fulfilled, the consumer will be notified of this no later than 30 days after placing the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement free of charge and is entitled to any compensation.
4. In the event of dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur will refund the amount paid by the consumer as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after dissolution.
5. If delivery of an ordered product proves impossible, the entrepreneur will endeavor to provide a replacement item. The fact that a replacement item is being delivered will be clearly and comprehensibly communicated, no later than upon delivery. The right of withdrawal cannot be excluded for replacement items. The costs of any return shipment are borne by the entrepreneur.
6. The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a previously designated representative made known to the entrepreneur, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

ARTICLE 12 – DURATION TRANSACTIONS: DURATION, TERMINATION AND EXTENSION OF TERMINATION
1. The consumer may at any time terminate an agreement that has been concluded for an indefinite period and which extends to the regular delivery of services, taking into account the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
2. The consumer may terminate an agreement concluded for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of services at any time towards the end of the fixed term, taking into account the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
3. The consumer may, in the agreements referred to in the previous paragraphs:
• cancel at any time and not be limited to cancellation at a specific time or during a specific period;
• at least cancel in the same manner as they were entered into by him;
• always cancel with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.

EXTENSION
1. An agreement entered into for a fixed period and aimed at the regular delivery of services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a fixed period.
2. Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, an agreement concluded for a fixed period and aimed at the regular delivery of daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly extended for a fixed period of up to three months, if the consumer can cancel this extended agreement at the end of the extension period with a notice period of up to one month.
3. An agreement entered into for a fixed period and which provides for the regular delivery of services may only be tacitly extended for an indefinite period if the consumer may cancel at any time with a notice period of no more than one month and a notice period of no more than three months in the event that the agreement provides for the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily newspapers, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
4. An agreement with a limited duration for the regular delivery of daily newspapers, news and weekly newspapers and magazines for introductory purposes (trial or introductory subscription) will not be automatically renewed and will end automatically after the trial or introductory period.

DURATION
1. 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 13 – PAYMENT
1. Unless otherwise agreed, amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 14 days after the start of the cooling-off period as referred to in Article 6 paragraph 1. In the case of an agreement to provide a service, this period commences after the consumer has received confirmation of the agreement.
2. When selling products to consumers, general terms and conditions may never stipulate an advance payment of more than 50%. If an advance payment is stipulated, the consumer cannot assert any rights regarding the execution of the relevant order or service(s) until the stipulated advance payment has been made.
3. The consumer has the duty to report any inaccuracies in payment details provided or stated to the entrepreneur without delay.
4. If the consumer fails to meet their payment obligation(s) on time, after the entrepreneur has notified them of the late payment and has granted the consumer a period of 14 days to still meet their payment obligations, if payment is not made within this 14-day period, the consumer will owe statutory interest on the outstanding amount, and the entrepreneur is entitled to charge the extrajudicial collection costs incurred by them. These collection costs amount to a maximum of: 15% on outstanding amounts up to €2,500; 10% on the next €2,500; and 5% on the next €5,000, with a minimum of €40. The entrepreneur may deviate from the aforementioned amounts and percentages to the consumer's advantage.

ARTICLE 14 – COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
1. The entrepreneur has a sufficiently well-known complaints procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
2. Complaints about the performance of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur within a reasonable time, fully and clearly described, after the consumer has discovered the defects.
3. Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur will be answered within 14 days of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeably longer processing time, the entrepreneur will respond within 14 days with a confirmation of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed response.
4. The consumer must give the entrepreneur at least four weeks to resolve the complaint amicably. After this period, a dispute arises that is subject to the dispute resolution procedure.

ARTICLE 15 – DISPUTES
1. Agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions apply are exclusively governed by Dutch law.

ARTICLE 16 – INDUSTRY GUARANTEE
1. The Dutch Thuiswinkel Organization guarantees compliance with the binding advice of the Thuiswinkel Disputes Committee by its members, unless the member decides to submit the binding advice to a court for review within two months of its dispatch. This guarantee revives if the binding advice is upheld after review by the court and the judgment confirming this has become final and binding. The Dutch Thuiswinkel Organization will pay the consumer up to a maximum of €10,000 per binding advice. For amounts exceeding €10,000 per binding advice, €10,000 will be paid. For any amount exceeding €10,000, the Dutch Thuiswinkel Organization has a best-efforts obligation to ensure that the member complies with the binding advice.
2. To apply for this guarantee, the consumer must submit a written request to the Dutch Thuiswinkel Organization and transfer their claim against the entrepreneur to the Dutch Thuiswinkel Organization. If the claim against the entrepreneur exceeds €10,000, the consumer will be offered the option of transferring their claim, in excess of €10,000, to the Dutch Thuiswinkel Organization, after which this organization will, in its own name and at its own expense, pursue payment in court to satisfy the consumer.

ARTICLE 17 – 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.

ARTICLE 18 – AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THUISWINKEL
1. The Dutch Thuiswinkel Organization will not amend these general terms and conditions except in consultation with the Consumers' Association.
2. Changes to these terms and conditions will only become 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 favourable to the consumer will prevail.

Address Dutch Home Shopping Organisation: PO Box 7001, 6710 CB Ede.

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