Terms and conditions
Article 1 – Identity
Entrepreneur name: Biba BV
Address: Geleen, The Netherlands
Email address: info@biba.nl
Chamber of Commerce number: 14061328
VAT number: NL81.38.92.296.B01
1. Definitions
In these terms and conditions the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- Biba BV / Supplier: the private limited company Biba BV, registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 14061328.
- Purchaser / Customer: any natural person or legal entity who enters into an agreement with Biba BV
- Products: jewellery, jewelry and other items offered by Biba BV.
- Agreement: any arrangement between Biba BV and the purchaser concerning the sale and delivery of products.
2. Applicability
- These General Terms and Conditions apply to all deliveries by Biba BV.
- Deviations are only valid if agreed in writing.
- The applicability of conditions used by the purchaser is expressly excluded.
3. Quotes and Prices
- All quotes from Biba BV are non-binding, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Prices exclude VAT and shipping costs, unless otherwise agreed.
- Biba BV reserves the right to change prices, for example, in the event of changes in purchasing or transportation costs.
- Obvious errors or mistakes in quotes or price lists are not binding on Biba BV.
4. Orders
- Orders must be placed in the showroom, by email, or through the Biba BV webshop.
- Biba BV reserves the right to refuse an order without giving reasons.
5. Delivery
- Delivery will be made by shipment and ex-Biba BV showroom, unless otherwise agreed.
- Delivery times are indicative and are not final deadlines.
- The risk of loss or damage to the products passes to the buyer upon leaving the showroom or upon shipment.
- Biba BV reserves the right to make partial deliveries.
6. Shipping Costs
- Shipping costs will be charged separately according to the applicable shipping rates.
- Any customs, import, or clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
7. Payment
- Payment must be made within 8 days of the invoice date, by advance payment or direct debit, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- If the payment term is exceeded, the buyer is legally in default and owes statutory (commercial) interest.
- All extrajudicial and judicial collection costs are fully borne by the buyer.
8. Retention of Title
- All products delivered by Biba BV remain the property of Biba BV until the purchaser has fully met all obligations regarding payment for the products.
- The purchaser may not pledge or encumber the products in any way until ownership has been transferred.
9. Complaints and Returns
- The buyer must inspect delivered products immediately upon receipt.
- Any complaints must be reported in writing within 5 business days.
- Returns will only be accepted with prior written permission from Biba BV.
- Return costs are the buyer's responsibility, unless Biba BV is responsible for an incorrect delivery.
10. Warranty
- Biba BV guarantees that the products meet the normal quality standards for jewelry.
- The warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, discoloration due to use, contact with moisture or cosmetics, improper use, or improper storage.
- Biba BV's liability is limited to replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price.
11. Liability
- Biba BV is not liable for indirect damages, including consequential damages, lost profits, or immaterial damages.
- Biba BV's total liability is always limited to the amount of the relevant invoice.
12. Force Majeure
- Force majeure means circumstances that prevent performance of the agreement and cannot be attributed to Biba BV, such as disruptions, transport problems, government measures, pandemics, strikes, or natural disasters.
- During force majeure, obligations are suspended. If performance is permanently impossible, the parties may terminate the agreement without compensation.
13. Intellectual property
- All designs, images, catalogues and texts provided by Biba BV remain the property of Biba BV.
- These may not be copied, distributed or used commercially without the written permission of Biba BV.
14. Privacy
- Biba BV processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its own privacy statement.
15. Applicable law and disputes
- All agreements are exclusively governed by Dutch law.
- Disputes will be submitted to the competent court in the district where Biba BV is established.
16. Final provisions
- Biba BV is entitled to unilaterally amend these General Terms and Conditions. The most recent version applies to all new agreements.