Terms and Conditions

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 withdrawal

Article   8 – Exclusion right of withdrawal

Article   9 – The price

Article 10 – Conformity and Warranty

Article 11 – Delivery and execution

Article 12 – Duration transactions: duration, cancellation and renewal

Article 13 – Payment

Article 14 – Complaints procedure

Article 15 – Disputes

Article 16 – Additional or different provisions

Article 1 – Definitions

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

  • Reflection time: the period within which the consumer can make use of his right of withdrawal;
  • Consumer: the natural person who is not acting in the exercise of a profession or business and engages a distance contract with the entrepreneur;
  • Day: calendar day;
  • Duration Transaction: a distance contract relating to a series of products and/or services, the delivery and/or purchase obligation is spread over time;
  • Sustainable data carrier: any means that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information that is personal to him to be stored in a manner that allows future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information.
  • Right of withdrawal: the option for the consumer to waive the distance contract within the reflection period;
  • Model form: the model withdrawal form that the entrepreneur makes available that a consumer can fill in when he uses wants to exercise his right of withdrawal.
  • Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who offers products and/or services to consumers at a distance;
  • Distance agreement: an agreement in which, within the framework of a system organized by the entrepreneur, for sale on distance of products and/or services, up to and including the conclusion of the agreement, only one or more techniques for distance communication are used;
  • Remote communication technique: means that can be used to conclude a contract, without consumer and entrepreneur have come together in the same room at the same time.
  • Terms and conditions: the present Terms and Conditions of the entrepreneur.

Article 2 – Identity of the entrepreneur

NAME: Baiku

VAT: BE 0784.796.910

ADDRESS: Bisschoppenhoflaan 641, 2100 Antwerpen, Belgium

WEBSITE: www.baikushop.be

E-MAIL: info@baikushop.be

PHONE NUMBER: +32 476 50 29 00

Article 3 – Applicability

    1. These terms and conditions apply to every offer from the entrepreneur and to every distance contract and orders concluded between the entrepreneur and consumer.
    2. Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these 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 terms and conditions can be viewed at the entrepreneur and will be sent free of charge as soon as possible at the request of the consumer. 
    3. If the distance contract is concluded electronically, notwithstanding the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of this terms and conditions are made available to the consumer electronically in such a way that they can be easily stored by the consumer on a durable data carrier. If this is not reasonably possible, before the distance contract is concluded, it will be indicated where the terms and conditions can be consulted electronically and that they will be sent free of charge at the request of the consumer electronically or otherwise. 
    4. In the event that specific product or service conditions also apply in addition to these terms and conditions, the second and third paragraphs apply  and in the event of conflicting terms and conditions, the consumer always invokes the applicable provision that is most favorable to him.
    5. If one or more provisions in these terms and conditions are at any time wholly or partially void or destroyed, the agreement and these terms and conditions shall remain in effect and the relevant provision will be replaced immediately in mutual consultation by a provision that approximates the purport of the original as much as possible.
    6. Situations not governed by these terms and conditions should be assessed ‘in the spirit’ of these terms and conditions.
  • Ambiguities about the interpretation of our terms and conditions, should be explained ‘in the spirit’ of these terms and conditions.

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 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 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 are not binding on the entrepreneur.
  4. All images, specifications data in the offer are indicative and cannot lead to compensation or termination of the agreement.
  5. Product images are a true representation of the products on offer. Entrepreneur cannot guarantee that the displayed colors correspond exactly to 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 the special:
  • the price including taxes;
  • the possible costs of shipping;
  • the manner in which the agreement will be concluded and which actions are required;
  • whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;
  • the method of payment, delivery and performance of the agreement;
  • the term for acceptance of the offer, or the term within which the entrepreneur guarantees the price;
  • the amount of the tariff for distance communication if the costs of using the technology 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, how it can be consulted by the consumer;
  • the way in which the consumer, before concluding the agreement, can check the information provided by him in the context of the agreement and if desired restored;
  • any other languages ​​in which, besides English, the agreement 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;
  • the minimum duration of the distance contract in case of a duration transaction.

Article 5 – The Agreement

  1. The agreement is concluded, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, at the time of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and to 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 receipt of 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 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 can inform himself – within legal frameworks – whether the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as about 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 reasons not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or request with reasons, or to attach special conditions to the execution.
  5. The entrepreneur will provide the consumer with the following information with the product or service, in writing or in such a way that it is accessible by the consumer can be stored on a durable data carrier:
  1. the visiting address of the establishment of the entrepreneur where the consumer can go with complaints;
  2. the conditions under which and the manner in which the consumer can make use of the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement regarding the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;
  3. the information about warranties and existing after-sales service;
  4. the information included in Article 4 paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided this information to the consumer before the execution of the agreement;
  5. the requirements for termination of the agreement if the agreement has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration.
    1. In case of a duration transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.
  • Each agreement is entered into subject to the conditions precedent of sufficient availability of the relevant products.

Article 6 – Right of withdrawal

On delivery of products:

    1. When purchasing products, the consumer has the option to dissolve the agreement without stating reasons during 14 days. This reflection period starts on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative designated in advance by the consumer and announced 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 makes use of his right of withdrawal, he will return the product with all accessories supplied 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.
    3. If the consumer wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal, he is obliged to make this known to the entrepeneur within 14 days of receipt of the product. The consumer must make this known by means of the model form. After the consumer has indicated that he wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal, the customer must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods have been returned on time, for example by means of proof of shipment.
  • If, after expiry of the periods referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, the customer has not indicated that he wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal and has not returned the product to the entrepreneur, the purchase is a fact.

On delivery of services:

  1. When providing services, the consumer has the option to dissolve the agreement without stating reasons during at least 14 days, commencing on the day of the entering into the agreement.
  2. To make use of his right of withdrawal, the consumer will oblige to the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur in the offer and / or  at delivery.

Article 7 – Costs in case of withdrawal 

  1. If the consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, the costs of return will be for his account.
  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 cancellation. This is subject to the condition that the product has already been received back by the entrepeneur or conclusive proof of complete return can be submitted. Refunds will be made via the same payment method that the consumer has been used unless the consumer expressly gives permission for another payment method.
  3. If the product is damaged due to careless handling by the consumer, the consumer is liable for any loss 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. 

Article 8 – Exclusion right of withdrawal

  1. The entrepreneur can exclude the consumer’s right of withdrawal for products as described in paragraphs 2 and 3. 
  2. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products: 
  1. created by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer’s specifications;
  2. which are clearly personal in nature;
  3. which by their nature cannot be returned;
  4. which can spoil or age 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 where the consumer has broken the seal.
  8. for hygienic products of which the consumer has broken the seal.
  1. Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:
  1. concerning accommodation, transport, restaurant business or leisure activities to be performed on a specific date or during a specific period;
  2. the delivery of which has started with the express consent of the consumer before the reflection period has expired;
  3. regarding bets and lotteries.

Article 9 – The price

  1. During the validity period stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered are not increased, except for price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
  2. Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur may sell 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 dependence on fluctuations and the fact that any prices stated are target prices are stated in the offer.
  3. Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if they are the result of legal regulations or provisions.
  4. Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if the entrepreneur has stipulated this and: 
  1. they are the result of legal regulations or provisions; or
  2. the consumer has the right to cancel the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.
  1. The prices mentioned in the offer of products or services include VAT.
  2. All prices are subject to printing and typesetting errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and typing errors. In the event 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 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 the legal provisions and/or government regulations existing on the date of the conclusion of the agreement. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
  2. A warranty provided by the entrepreneur, manufacturer or importer does not affect the legal rights and claims that the consumer may have against the entrepeneur under the agreement. 
  3. Any defects or incorrectly delivered products must be reported to the entrepreneur in writing within 2 months after delivery. Return of the products must be made in the original packaging and in new condition.
  4. 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.
  5. The warranty 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 are otherwise handled carelessly or contrary to the instructions of the entrepreneur and/or on the packaging being treated;
  • The defectiveness is wholly or partly the result of regulations that the government has made or will make with regard to the nature or quality of the applied materials.

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 to provide 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 with a delivery time between 5 and 10 days unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot or only partially be executed, the consumer will be notified of this no later than 10 days after he has placed the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to dissolve the agreement without costs. The consumer is not entitled to compensation.
  4. All delivery times are indicative. The consumer cannot derive any rights from any stated terms. 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 no later than 14 days after cancellation.
  6. If delivery of an ordered product proves impossible, the entrepreneur will make every effort to make a replacement item available. At the latest upon delivery, it will be stated in a clear and comprehensible manner that a replacement item will be delivered. For replacement items right of withdrawal can not be excluded. The costs of any return shipment are for the account of the entrepreneur.
  7. The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a pre-designated and entrepreneur announced representative, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

Article 12 – Duration Transactions: Duration, Cancellation and Renewal

Cancellation

  1. The consumer that has an agreement which has been entered into for an indefinite period and that extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, may cancel at any time with due observance of the agreed cancellation rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
  2. The consumer that has an agreement which has been entered into for an definite period of time and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, may cancel at any time by the end of the fixed term with due observance of the agreed cancellation rules and a notice period of no more than one month.
  3. The consumer can use the agreements mentioned in the previous paragraphs to:
    • cancel at any time and not be limited to cancellation at any time or period;
    • at least cancel in the same way as they entered into by him;
  • always cancel with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.

Extension

    1. An agreement that has been entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, may not be implied extended or renewed for a specified duration.
    2. Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, an agreement that has been entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of daily news and weekly newspapers and magazines are tacitly renewed for a fixed period of a maximum of three months, if the consumer can cancel this extended agreement towards the end of the extension with a notice period of at most one month.
    3. A contract that has been entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products or services, may only be tacitly renewed 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 if the agreement extends to the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines. .
  • An agreement with a limited duration for the regular delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) is not tacitly continued and ends 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 maximum notice period one month’s notice, unless reasonableness and fairness oppose cancellation before the end of the agreed term.

Article 13 – Payment

  1. Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 7 working days after the start of the reflection period as referred to in Article 6 paragraph 1. In the event of an agreement to provide a service, this period starts after the consumer has received confirmation of the agreement.
  2. The consumer has the obligation to immediately report inaccuracies in payment details provided or stated to the entrepreneur.
  3. In the event of non-payment by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge reasonable costs made known to the consumer in advance.

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 execution of the agreement must be submitted fully and clearly described to the entrepreneur within 2 months, after the consumer has discovered the defects.
  3. Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur will be answered within 14 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeable longer processing time, the entrepreneur will answer within the period of 14 days with a notification of receipt and an indication when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
  4. If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute will arise that is subject to the dispute settlement procedure.
  5. In case of complaints, a consumer should first turn to the entrepreneur. Also it is possible to register complaints via the European ODR platform (http://ec.europa.eu/odr) .
  6. A complaint does not suspend the entrepreneur’s obligations, unless the entrepreneur indicates otherwise in writing.
  7. If a complaint is found to be justified by the entrepreneur, the entrepreneur will, at its discretion, replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.

Article 15 – Disputes

    1. On agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these terms and conditions apply, only Belgian law applies. Even if the consumer lives abroad.
  • The Vienna Sales Convention does not apply.

Article 16 – Additional or different provisions

Additional provisions or provisions that deviate from these 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 are accessible by the consumer. 

Model withdrawal form 

(only complete and return this form if you wish to revoke the agreement) 

To 

NAME: Baiku

VAT: BE 0784.796.910

ADDRESS: Bisschoppenhoflaan 641, 2100 Antwerpen, Belgium

WEBSITE: www.baikushop. be

E-MAIL: info@baikushop.be

PHONE NUMBER: +32 476 50 29 00

I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/we (*) have revoked our agreement regarding the sale of the following goods/delivery of the following service:

— Ordered at (DD-MM-YYYY) :

— Order number :

—  Received on (DD-MM-YYYY):

— Name(s) consumer(s) 

— Address consumer(s) :

— IBAN Account number:

— Signature of consumer(s) (only when this form is submitted on paper) 

— Date(DD-MM-YYYY):

(*) Strike out as appropriate.