Terms & Conditions

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Article 1 – Definitions

In these conditions, the following terms have the following meanings: 
Reflection period: the period within which the consumer can exercise his right of withdrawal; 
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; 
Day: calendar day; 
Duration transaction: a distance contract with regard to a series of products and / or services, the delivery and / or purchase obligation of which is spread over time; 
Durable data carrier: any means that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information that is 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 withdraw from the distance contract within the cooling-off period; 
Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who offers products and / or services to consumers at a distance; 
Distance contract: an agreement whereby, within the framework of a system for the distance selling of products and / or services organized by the entrepreneur, up to and including the conclusion of the contract, use is exclusively made of one or more techniques for distance communication; 
Technique for distance communication: means that can be used for the conclusion of an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur coming together in the same room at the same time.

Article 2 – Applicability

These general terms and conditions apply to every offer from the entrepreneur and to every distance contract concluded between the entrepreneur and the 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 viewed by the entrepreneur and they will be sent free of charge at the request of the consumer.
If the distance contract is concluded electronically, in derogation from 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 the consumer can can be easily stored on a durable medium. If this is not reasonably possible, before the distance contract is concluded, it will be indicated where the general terms and conditions can be consulted electronically and that they will be sent free of charge electronically or otherwise at the request of the consumer. In the event that specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these general terms and conditions,Before the distance contract is concluded, it will be indicated where the general terms and conditions can be consulted electronically and that they will be sent free of charge electronically or otherwise at the request of the consumer. 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 the event of conflicting general terms and conditions.

Article 3 – The offer

If an offer has a limited period of validity or is made subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer. 
The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products 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 and / or services offered. Obvious mistakes or errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.
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 delivery, the way in which the agreement will be concluded and what actions are required for this; whether or not to apply the right of withdrawal; 
the method of payment, delivery or implementation of the agreement; 
the period for accepting the offer, or the period for adhering to the price, the level of the rate for distance communication if the costs of using the technique for distance communication are calculated on a basis other than the basic rate if the contract is filed after conclusion, how it can be consulted by the consumer; 
the way in which the consumer can obtain information about actions he does not want before concluding the contract, as well as how he can rectify these before the contract is concluded; 
the possible languages ​​in which, in addition to Dutch, the contract can be concluded the codes of conduct to which the entrepreneur 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 a contract that extends to continuous or periodic delivery of products or services.

Article 4 – The agreement

The agreement is concluded, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, at the time the consumer accepts the offer and meets the corresponding conditions. 
If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the entrepreneur will immediately electronically confirm receipt of the acceptance of the offer. As long as the receipt of this acceptance has not been confirmed, the consumer can dissolve the agreement.
If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the electronic transfer of data and he 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 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, based on this investigation, the entrepreneur has good reasons not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or request, stating reasons, or to attach special conditions to the execution. 
The entrepreneur will send 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 manner on a durable medium:
a. the visiting address of the establishment of the entrepreneur 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 on existing after-sales service and guarantees; 
d. the information included in article 4 paragraph 3 of these conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided this information to the consumer before 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 indefinite. 
f. If the entrepreneur has undertaken to supply a series of products or services, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.

Article 5a – Right of withdrawal upon delivery of products

When purchasing products, the consumer has the option of dissolving the contract without giving any reason during 14 days (Not used). This period commences on the day after receipt of the product by or on behalf of the consumer.
During this 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 (fit). If he makes use of his right of withdrawal, he will return the product with all accessories and – if reasonably possible – in the original condition and packaging to the entrepreneur, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.

Article 5b – Right of withdrawal upon delivery of services

When providing services, the consumer has the option of dissolving the contract without giving any reason during 14 days, starting on the day of entering into the contract. 
To make use of his right of withdrawal, the consumer will focus on the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur with the offer and / or at the latest upon delivery.

Article 6 – Costs in case of withdrawal

If the consumer makes use of his right of withdrawal, at most the costs of return are for his account. 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

If the consumer does not have a right of withdrawal, this can only be excluded by the entrepreneur if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in time for the conclusion of the agreement. 
Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products: 
a) that have been created by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer’s specifications; 
b) that are clearly personal in nature; 
c) that cannot be returned due to their nature; 
d) that can spoil or age quickly; 
e) whose price is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence; 
f) for individual newspapers and magazines;
g) for audio and video recordings and computer software of which the consumer has broken the seal. 
Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services: 
a) concerning accommodation, transport, catering or leisure activities to be performed on a specific date or during a specific period; 
b) the delivery of which commenced with the express consent of the consumer before the reflection period has expired; 
c) concerning bets and lotteries.

Article 8 – The price 

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 as a result of changes in VAT rates. 
Contrary to the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur can 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 stated prices are target prices are stated in the offer. 
Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if the entrepreneur has stipulated this and: 
a) they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or 
b) the consumer has the power to terminate the contract on the day on which the price increase takes effect. 
c) The prices stated in the offer of products or services include VAT.

Article 9 – Conformity and Warranty 

The entrepreneur guarantees that the products and / or services comply with the agreement, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of reliability and / or usability and on the date of the establishment of the agreement existing legal provisions and / or government regulations. 
An arrangement offered by the entrepreneur, manufacturer or importer as a guarantee does not affect the rights and claims that the consumer can assert against the entrepreneur with regard to a shortcoming in the fulfillment of the entrepreneur’s obligations under the law and / or the distance contract.

Article 10 – Delivery and implementation 

The entrepreneur will take the greatest possible care when receiving and implementing orders for products and when assessing applications for the provision of services. 
The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.
With due observance of what is stated in article 4 of these general terms and conditions, the company will execute accepted orders expeditiously, but at the latest within 30 days, unless a longer delivery period has been agreed. If delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot or only partially be executed, the consumer will be notified of this no later than one month after placing the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to dissolve the contract without costs and the right to any compensation.

In case of dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur will refund the amount that the consumer has paid as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after dissolution. 
If delivery of an ordered product proves to be impossible, the entrepreneur will endeavor to make a replacement article available. At the latest upon delivery, it will be stated in a clear and comprehensible manner that a replacement item is being delivered. For replacement items right of withdrawal can not be excluded. The costs of return shipment are for the account of the entrepreneur. 
Unless expressly agreed otherwise, the risk of damage and / or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until delivery to the consumer.
We use a delivery time of 1 to 3 days. The delivery times specified by us are only indicative. 
A contribution of € 4.99 per order is charged for deliveries.

Article 11 – Duration transactions 

The consumer can terminate an agreement that has been concluded for an indefinite period at any time, subject to the agreed cancellation rules and a notice period of no more than one month. 
An agreement that has been entered into for a definite period has a term of up to two years. If it has been agreed that the distance contract will be extended if the consumer remains silent, the contract will be continued as an agreement for an indefinite period and the notice period after continuation of the contract will be a maximum of one month.

Article 12 – Payment 

Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within fourteen days after delivery of the good or in the case of an agreement to provide a service, within 14 days after the delivery of this agreement concerning documents. 
When selling products to consumers, general terms and conditions number may stipulate an advance payment of more than 50%. When prepayment has been stipulated, the consumer cannot assert any rights regarding the execution of the relevant order or service (s) before the stipulated prepayment has taken place. 
The consumer has the duty to immediately report inaccuracies in payment details provided or stated to the entrepreneur.
In the event of default by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs made known to the consumer in advance.

Article 15 – Offer 

All offers and quotations placed by us, in whatever form, are without obligation and subject to availability. No rights can be derived. 

Article 16 – Force majeure 

If ordered products are not available due to force majeure of a permanent or temporary nature, your purchase amount will be refunded.

Article 17 – Cooling-off period 

After receipt of the product, the consumer has a cooling-off period of 14 days to terminate the contract without giving any reason and to return the product, provided it is in the original condition. In addition, the consumer bears the costs of return shipment. In case of dissolution, chicosfashion.com will refund the amounts paid within 7 days after the date of receipt of the return shipment. 
Any damage and / or defects of the content must be reported to chicosfashion.com by e-mail within 4 working days. 

Article 16 – Complaints procedure 

The entrepreneur has a well-publicized complaints procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
Complaints about the implementation of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur within a reasonable time, fully and clearly described, 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 foreseeable longer processing time, the entrepreneur will reply within the period of 14 days with a notice of receipt and an indication when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer. Orders during promotion (sale) can only be exchanged.

Article 17 – Intellectual property 

The Buyer expressly acknowledges that all intellectual property rights of displayed information, announcements or other expressions with regard to the products and / or with regard to the internet site rest with chicosfashion.com, its suppliers or other entitled parties. 

Article 18 – Personal data 

chicosfashion.com will only process the data of the Buyer in accordance with its privacy policy. chicosfashion.com hereby observes the applicable privacy regulations and legislation. 

Article 19 – Applicable law and competent court 

All offers from chicosfashion.com, its agreements and their implementation are exclusively governed by Dutch law.

Article 20 – Your rights 

You can always ask chicosfashion.com what data is processed about you. You can send an e-mail for this. You can also ask chicosfashion.com by e-mail to make improvements, additions or other corrections, which chicosfashion.com will process as soon as possible. If you no longer appreciate receiving information, you can inform chicosfashion.com. Information will only be sent if you have provided your e-mail address.

Article 21 – Additional or deviating provisions Supplementary 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 in an accessible manner by the consumer in a sustainable manner. data carrier.