{"id":5111,"date":"2021-04-07T10:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T08:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/?page_id=5111"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:21:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T08:21:37","slug":"terms-and-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/algemene-voorwaarden","title":{"rendered":"Terms and Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-section grid-container\">\n  <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n    <div class=\"cell large-7\">\n      \n      <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Table of Contents: General Terms and Conditions:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #088036;\">Laatste revisie: 13 juli 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   1 \u2013 Definitions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   2 \u2013 Identity of the trader<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   3 \u2013 Applicability<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   4 \u2013 The Offer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   5 \u2013 The agreement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   6 \u2013 Right of withdrawal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   7 \u2013 Costs in the event of withdrawal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   8 \u2013 Exclusion of the right of withdrawal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article   9 \u2013 The price<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 10 \u2013 Conformity and warranty<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 11 \u2013 Delivery and performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Artikel 12 &#8211; Betaling<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Artikel 13 &#8211; Klachtenregeling<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Artikel 14 &#8211; Geschillen<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Artikel 15 &#8211; Aanvullende of afwijkende bepalingen<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 1 \u2013 Definitions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">For the purposes of these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Cooling-off period<\/strong>: the period within which the consumer may exercise their right of withdrawal<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #06802e;\">law;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Consumer<\/strong>: a natural person who is not acting in the course of a trade or business and who enters into a distance contract with the trader;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Hello<\/strong>: calendar day;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>High-value transaction<\/strong>: a distance contract relating to a range of products and\/or services, where the obligation to supply and\/or purchase is spread over time;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Durable data storage medium<\/strong>: any means that enables a consumer or business to store information addressed to them personally in a way that allows for future access and the unaltered reproduction of the stored information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Right of withdrawal<\/strong>: the right of the consumer to withdraw from the distance contract within the cooling-off period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Standard form<\/strong>: the model withdrawal form provided by the trader, which a consumer can complete if they wish to exercise their right of withdrawal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Entrepreneur<\/strong>: a natural or legal person who offers products and\/or services to consumers at a distance;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Distance Contract<\/strong>: a contract under which, within the framework of a system organised by the trader for the distance sale of products and\/or services, one or more means of distance communication are used exclusively up to and including the conclusion of the contract;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Remote communication technology<\/strong>: a means by which a contract may be concluded without the consumer and the trader being physically present in the same room at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>Terms and Conditions<\/strong>:the trader\u2019s General Terms and Conditions set out herein.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 2 \u2013 Identity of the trader<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">De Groene Linde BV:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">De Droogmakerij 23, 1851 LX Heiloo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Telephone number: 072-5318860, Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Email address: info@degroenelinde.nl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Chamber of Commerce: 84773294<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">VAT: NL863361316B01<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 3 \u2013 Applicability <\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by the trader and to every distance contract and order concluded between the trader and the consumer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions will be made available to the consumer via the website. If this is not reasonably possible, it will be stated, before the distance contract is concluded, that the general terms and conditions are available for inspection at the trader\u2019s premises and will be sent free of charge as soon as possible at the consumer\u2019s request.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If the distance contract is concluded electronically, by way of derogation from 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 medium. If this is not reasonably possible, it shall be indicated, before the distance contract is concluded, where the general terms and conditions can be accessed electronically and that they will be sent free of charge, either electronically or by other means, at the consumer\u2019s request.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">In the event that, in addition to these general terms and conditions, specific terms and conditions relating to products or services also apply, the second and third paragraphs shall apply mutatis mutandis, and in the event of any conflict between general terms and conditions, the consumer may always rely on the applicable provision that is most favourable to them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If, at any time, one or more provisions of these general terms and conditions are wholly or partially void or are set aside, the contract and these terms and conditions shall remain in force in all other respects, and the provision in question shall be replaced without delay, by mutual agreement, with a provision that approximates the meaning of the original as closely as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Situations not covered by these general terms and conditions must be assessed \u2018in the spirit\u2019 of these general terms and conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Any ambiguities regarding the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions shall be interpreted \u2018in the spirit\u2019 of these general terms and conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 4 \u2013 The Offer<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If an offer is valid for a limited period or is subject to conditions, this will be expressly stated in the offer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The offer is non-binding. The trader is entitled to amend and modify the offer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products and\/or services on offer. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable the consumer to make a proper assessment of the offer. Where the trader 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 trader.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Alle afbeeldingen, specificaties gegevens in het aanbod zijn indicatief en kunnen geen aanleiding zijn tot schadevergoeding of ontbinding van de overeenkomst.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Product images are a true representation of the products on offer. The trader cannot guarantee that the colours shown correspond exactly to the actual colours of the products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Every offer must contain sufficient information to make it clear to the consumer what rights and obligations are attached to the acceptance of the offer. This applies in particular to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the price including tax;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">any delivery costs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the manner in which the agreement will be concluded and the steps required to do so;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the method of payment, delivery and performance of the contract;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the period within which the offer must be accepted, or the period during which the trader guarantees the price;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the rate for distance communication where the costs of using the distance communication technology are calculated on a basis other than the standard basic rate for the means of communication used;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">whether the contract is archived after it has been concluded, and if so, how the consumer can access it;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the way in which the consumer, prior to concluding the contract, can check the information they have provided in connection with the contract and, if desired, correct it;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">any other languages in which, in addition to Dutch, the contract may be concluded;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the codes of conduct to which the trader has subscribed and the manner in which the consumer may consult these codes of conduct electronically; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the minimum duration of the distance contract in the case of a long-term contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 5 \u2013 The agreement<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the contract is concluded at the moment the consumer accepts the offer and fulfils the conditions set out therein.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If the consumer has accepted the offer by electronic means, the trader shall confirm receipt of the acceptance of the offer by electronic means without delay. Until the trader has confirmed receipt of this acceptance, the consumer may withdraw from the contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If the contract is concluded electronically, the trader shall take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure the electronic transmission of data and shall ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer is able to pay electronically, the trader shall observe appropriate security measures in this regard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The trader may \u2013 within the legal framework \u2013 ascertain whether the consumer is able to meet their payment obligations, as well as all those facts and factors that are relevant to the responsible conclusion of the distance contract. If, on the basis of this investigation, the trader has good grounds for not entering into the contract, they are entitled to refuse an order or enquiry, stating their reasons, or to attach special conditions to its performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The trader shall provide the consumer with the following information in conjunction with the product or service, either in writing or in such a way that the consumer can store it in an accessible manner on a durable medium:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the visiting address of the trader\u2019s premises where the consumer can lodge a complaint;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the conditions under which and the manner in which the consumer may exercise the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement that the right of withdrawal is excluded;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">information on warranties and existing after-sales service;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the information set out in Article 4(3) of these terms and conditions, unless the trader has already provided this information to the consumer prior to the performance of the contract;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the requirements for terminating the contract if the contract has a term of more than one year or is of indefinite duration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">In the case of a transaction involving instalments, the provision in the previous paragraph applies only to the first delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Every contract is entered into subject to the condition precedent of sufficient availability of the products in question.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 6 \u2013 Right of withdrawal<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><em>On delivery of products:<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">When purchasing products, the consumer has the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days without giving any reason. This cooling-off period begins on the day after the consumer, or a representative designated in advance by the consumer and notified to the trader, receives the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">During the cooling-off period, the consumer shall handle the product and its packaging with care. They shall 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 shall return the product to the trader with all accessories supplied and \u2013 where reasonably possible \u2013 in its original condition and packaging, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the trader.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Wanneer de consument gebruik wenst te maken van zijn herroepingsrecht is hij verplicht dit binnen 14 dagen, na ontvangst van het product, kenbaar te maken aan de ondernemer. De consument kan gebruikmaken van het modelformulier voor herroeping, maar mag zijn herroeping ook op andere ondubbelzinnige wijze kenbaar maken.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Nadat de consument kenbaar heeft gemaakt gebruik te willen maken van zijn herroepingsrecht dient de klant het product binnen 14 dagen retour te sturen. De consument dient te bewijzen dat de geleverde zaken tijdig zijn teruggestuurd, bijvoorbeeld door middel van een bewijs van verzending.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If, upon expiry of the time limits referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, the customer has not indicated that they wish to exercise their right of withdrawal or has not returned the product to the trader, the sale is deemed to have taken place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><em>In the case of the provision of services:<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">In the case of the provision of services, the consumer has the right to withdraw from the contract without giving any reason for a period of at least 14 days, starting on the day the contract is concluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">In order to exercise their right of withdrawal, consumers must follow the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the trader in the offer and\/or, at the latest, upon delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 7 \u2013 Costs in the event of withdrawal <\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If the consumer exercises their right of withdrawal, they must bear the cost of returning the goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If the consumer has paid an amount, the trader shall 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 has already been received by the online retailer or that conclusive proof of its full return can be provided. The refund will be made via the same payment method used by the consumer, unless the consumer expressly consents to a different payment method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If the product is damaged as a result of careless handling by the consumer, the consumer is liable for any resulting reduction in the product\u2019s value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The consumer cannot be held liable for any reduction in the value of the product if the trader has not provided all the legally required information regarding the right of withdrawal; this must be done before the sales contract is concluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 8 \u2013 Exclusion of the right of withdrawal<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The trader may exclude the consumer\u2019s right of withdrawal for products as described in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal shall apply only if the trader has clearly stated this in the offer, or at least in good time before the contract is concluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The right of withdrawal may only be excluded for products:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">which have been produced by the trader in accordance with the consumer\u2019s specifications;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">which are clearly of a personal nature;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">which, by their very nature, cannot be returned;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">which can spoil or go off quickly;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the price of which is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the trader has no control;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #088036;\">Producten waarvan de verzegeling na levering is verbroken en die om redenen van gezondheidsbescherming of hygi\u00ebne niet geschikt zijn om te worden teruggezonden.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 9 \u2013 The price<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">During the period of validity stated in the offer, the prices of the products and\/or services on offer will not be increased, except for price changes resulting from changes in VAT rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, the trader may offer products or services at variable prices where the prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the trader has no influence. This dependence on fluctuations and the fact that any prices quoted are indicative prices must be stated in the offer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Price increases within three months of the conclusion of the contract are only permitted if they result from statutory regulations or provisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Price increases taking effect from 3 months after the conclusion of the contract are only permitted if the trader has stipulated this and:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">these are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the consumer has the right to terminate the contract with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The prices quoted in the range of products or services include VAT, unless explicitly stated otherwise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">All prices are subject to printing and typesetting errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and typesetting errors. In the event of printing or typesetting errors, the trader is not obliged to supply the product at the incorrect price.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 10 \u2013 Conformity and Warranty<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The trader guarantees that the products and\/or services comply with the contract, the specifications set out in the offer, reasonable requirements of quality and\/or fitness for purpose, and the statutory provisions and\/or government regulations in force on the date the contract is concluded. If agreed, the trader also guarantees that the product is suitable for use other than normal use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Any guarantee provided by the trader, manufacturer or importer does not affect the statutory rights and claims that the consumer may assert against the trader under the contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Wij verzoeken consumenten eventuele gebreken of verkeerd geleverde producten zo spoedig mogelijk na ontdekking aan ons te melden.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"> Terugzending van de producten dient te geschieden in de originele verpakking en in nieuwstaat verkerend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The trader\u2019s warranty period corresponds to the manufacturer\u2019s warranty period. However, the trader is at no time liable for the ultimate suitability of the products for any individual application by the consumer, nor for any advice given regarding the use or application of the products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #088036;\">Omdat natuurlijke grondstoffen zoals etherische oli\u00ebn onder invloed staan van oogst, klimaat en herkomst kunnen geur, kleur en viscositeit per batch licht verschillen. Dit vormt geen gebrek aan het product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The warranty does not apply if:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">the consumer has repaired and\/or altered the products supplied themselves, or has had them repaired and\/or altered by third parties;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Products supplied that have been exposed to abnormal conditions, or have otherwise been handled carelessly, or have been handled in a manner contrary to the trader\u2019s instructions and\/or the instructions on the packaging;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The defect is wholly or partly attributable to regulations which the government has laid down or will lay down regarding the nature or quality of the materials used.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 11 \u2013 Delivery and performance<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The business will exercise the utmost care when accepting and fulfilling orders for products and when assessing requests for the provision of services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The place of delivery shall be the address that the consumer has provided to the company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 of this article, the company shall fulfil accepted orders with due diligence, but no later than within 30 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot be fulfilled or can only be fulfilled in part, the consumer will be notified of this no later than 30 days after placing the order. In such a case, the consumer is entitled to cancel the contract free of charge. The consumer is not entitled to compensation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">All delivery times are indicative. The consumer cannot derive any rights from any delivery times that may be stated. Exceeding a delivery time does not entitle the consumer to compensation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">In the event of termination in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article, the trader shall refund the amount paid by the consumer as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after termination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If it proves impossible to deliver an ordered product, the trader will endeavour to provide a replacement item. No later than upon delivery, it will be clearly and comprehensibly stated that a replacement item is being supplied. The right of withdrawal cannot be excluded in the case of replacement items. The costs of any return shipment shall be borne by the trader.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The risk of damage to and\/or loss of products remains with the trader until the moment of delivery to the consumer or to a representative designated in advance and notified to the trader, unless expressly agreed otherwise.<\/span><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Artikel 12 &#8211; Betaling<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 7 working days of the start of the cooling-off period as referred to in Article 6(1). In the case of a contract for the provision of a service, this period begins once the consumer has received confirmation of the contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The consumer is obliged to notify the trader immediately of any inaccuracies in the payment details provided or stated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">In the event of non-payment by the consumer, the trader is entitled, subject to statutory limitations, to charge the consumer the reasonable costs of which the consumer has been informed in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 14 \u2013 Complaints Procedure<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">The entrepreneur has a sufficiently publicised<a href=\"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/klacht\/\"> complaints procedure<\/a> and will deal with the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Klachten over de uitvoering van de overeenkomst moeten binnen redelijke termijn na constatering,<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">volledig en duidelijk omschreven worden ingediend bij de ondernemer, nadat de consument de gebreken heeft geconstateerd.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Complaints submitted to the trader will be responded to within 14 days of the date of receipt. If a complaint is likely to take longer to process, the trader will respond within the 14-day period with an acknowledgement of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed reply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises which is subject to the dispute resolution procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">In the event of a complaint, a consumer should first contact the trader. If the online shop is a member of WebwinkelKeur and the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, the consumer should contact WebwinkelKeur (<a style=\"color: #06802e;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.webwinkelkeur.nl\/\">webwinkelkeur.nl<\/a>), which will act as an intermediary free of charge. Check whether this online shop has a current membership via <a style=\"color: #06802e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webwinkelkeur.nl\/leden\/\">https:\/\/www.webwinkelkeur.nl\/leden\/<\/a>. Should a solution still not be reached, the consumer has the option of having their complaint dealt with by the independent disputes committee appointed by WebwinkelKeur; its ruling is binding, and both the trader and the consumer agree to abide by this binding ruling. Submitting a dispute to this disputes committee involves costs, which the consumer must pay to the committee in question. It is also possible to submit complaints via the European ODR platform (<a style=\"color: #06802e;\" href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/odr\">http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/odr<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">A complaint does not suspend the trader\u2019s obligations, unless the trader states otherwise in writing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">If the trader finds a complaint to be justified, the trader shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the products supplied free of charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 15 \u2013 Disputes<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Op overeenkomsten tussen de De Groene Linde en de consument waarop deze algemene voorwaarden betrekking hebben, is uitsluitend Nederlands recht van toepassing. Ook indien de consument woonachtig is in het buitenland.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #088036;\">The Vienna Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Article 16 \u2013 Supplementary or deviating provisions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #06802e;\">Any additional provisions, or provisions that deviate from these general terms and conditions, must not be to the detriment of the consumer and must be set out in writing or in such a way that the consumer can store them in an accessible manner on a durable medium.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-text.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_title":"","_genesis_description":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5111","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"meta_all":{"access_roles_list":"","footnotes":""},"meta_all_flat":{"access_roles_list":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5111"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5111\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":316485,"href":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5111\/revisions\/316485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}