GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

Overview

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service. 
Any new features or tools which are added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. 
Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you. 
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site. 
You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws). 
You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature. 
A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services. 

 

Definitions

In these General Terms and Conditions the following terms shall have the following meanings, except where stated otherwise:
Consumer: the natural person who does not act for purposes related to his/her commercial, trade, craft or professional activities;
Day: calendar day;
Digital Content: data produced and delivered in digital form;
Distance Contract: a contract concluded by Murasaki Cosmetics and the Consumer within the scope of an organized system for distance selling products, Digital Content and/or services, whereby exclusive or additional use is made of one or more technologies of distance communication up to the conclusion of the contract;
Reflection Period: the period during which the Consumer may use his right of withdrawal;
Sustainable Data Carrier: any means, including email, that allow the Consumer or Murasaki Cosmetics to store information directed to him/her personally in such a manner that makes future consultation and use possible during a period that matches the purpose for which the information is destined and which makes unaltered reproduction of the stored information possible;
Standard Form for Withdrawal: the European standard form for withdrawal included in Appendix;
Murasaki Cosmetics the company Murasaki Cosmetics, located at Van Heuven Goedhartlaan 13D, Parktoren 9th floor, in Amstelveen and registered with the Trade Register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 92136044; and VAT number NL004939599B43;
Website: name of the website of Murasaki Cosmetics, being https://murasakicosmetics.com.

 

 Applicability 

1. These General Terms and Conditions apply to any offer from Murasaki Cosmetics and to any Distance Contract concluded by Murasaki Cosmetics and the Consumer.
2. Before concluding a Distance Contract, the text of these General Terms and Conditions shall be made available to the Consumer by electronic means in such a way that the Consumer can store it in an accessible manner on a Sustainable Data Carrier. If this is reasonably impossible, Murasaki Cosmetics shall indicate in what way the General Terms and Conditions can be inspected and that they will be sent if so requested by electronic means or otherwise without charge, before the Distance Contract is concluded.
3. In the event that specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these General Terms and Conditions, the second paragraph of this Article shall apply accordingly, and in the event of contradictory terms and conditions, the Consumer may always appeal to the applicable provision that is most favourable to him/her.

 

The offer

1. Obvious errors or mistakes in the offer are not binding for Murasaki Cosmetics.
2. All offers contain such information that it is clear to the Consumer what rights and obligations are attached to accepting the offer.

 

The contract

1. The contract becomes valid when the Consumer has accepted the offer and fulfilled the terms and conditions set.
2. If the Consumer accepted the offer via electronic means,Murasaki Cosmetics shall promptly confirm receipt of having accepted the offer via electronic means.

 

Right of withdrawal

1. During this period, the Consumer shall handle the product and the packaging with care. The Consumer shall only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary for establishing the nature, the characteristics and the effect of the product. The guiding principle is that the Consumer may only handle and inspect the product in the manner in which one is allowed to handle a product in a shop.
2. The Consumer is liable for the decrease in value of the product that is caused by the way of handling the product which went further than allowed in paragraph 1 of this Article.

 

Exercising the consumer’s right of withdrawal

1. If the Consumer exercises his right of withdrawal he shall notify Murasaki Cosmetics unambiguously with the Standard Form for Withdrawal within the Reflection Period.
2. The Consumer shall return the product or deliver it to (the authorized representative of) Murasaki Cosmetics as soon as possible but within 14 Days. This need not be done if Murasaki Cosmetics offered to collect the product himself. The Consumer observed the period of returning the product in any event if the product is returned before the expiration of the Reflection Period.
3. The Consumer shall return the product with all delivered accessories and if reasonably possible in the original state and packing and in conformity with reasonable and clear instructions given by Murasaki Cosmetics.
4. The risk and the burden of proof for the correct and timely exercise of the right of withdrawal fall on the Consumer.
5. The Consumer shall bear the direct costs of returning the product.
6. If performance of the service has been started during the Reflection Period, the Consumer shall pay Murasaki Cosmetics an amount that is equal to the part of the obligation already performed at the time of withdrawal as compared with the full compliance of the obligation.

 

Obligations of Murasaki Cosmetics in case of withdrawal

1. If Murasaki Cosmetics makes the notification of withdrawal by electronic means possible, he shall promptly send a return receipt.
2. Murasaki Cosmetics shall reimburse all payments made by the Consumer, excluding any delivery costs for the returned product, as soon as possible but within 14 Days following the Day on which the Consumer notified him of the withdrawal. Unless Murasaki Cosmetics offers to collect the product himself, he can wait with paying back until having received the product or until the Consumer proved that he returned the product, whichever occurs first.
3. Murasaki Cosmetics shall make use of the same means of payment that the Consumer used, unless the Consumer consents to another method.

 
Exclusion of the right of withdrawal

 Murasaki Cosmetics can exclude the following from the right of withdrawal:

1. Sealed products which are for health or hygiene reasons not suitable for being returned and of which the seal was broken.


 

Pricing

1. The prices of the products and/or services provided shall not be raised during the validity period given in the offer, subject to changes in price due to changes in VAT rates.
2. Contrary to paragraph 1 of this Article, Murasaki Cosmetics may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market that are beyond the control of Murasaki Cosmetics, at variable prices. The offer will state the possibility of being subject to fluctuations and the fact that any indicated prices are target prices.
3. Price increases within 3 months after concluding the contract are permitted only if they are the result of new legislation.
4. Price increases from 3 months after concluding the contract are permitted only if Murasaki Cosmetics has stipulated it and
   a) they are the result of legal regulations or stipulations, or
   b) the Consumer has the authority to cancel the contract before the Day on which the price increase starts.
5. All prices indicated in the provision of products or services are including VAT.

 

Performance agreement and extra guarantee

1. Murasaki Cosmetics guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the contract, with the specifications listed in the offer, with reasonable requirements of usability and/or reliability and with the existing statutory provisions and/or government regulations on the Day the contract was concluded. If agreed, Murasaki Cosmetics also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
2. In any event no claim can be made on paragraph 1 of this Article (1) in case of damage caused deliberately or with gross negligence, (2) in case of normal wear and/or (3) in case of damage from improper care or handling.
3. An extra guarantee offered by Murasaki Cosmetics, his supplier, manufacturer or importer shall never affect the rights and claims the Consumer may exercise against Murasaki Cosmetics about a failure in the fulfilment of the obligations of Murasaki Cosmetics if Murasaki Cosmetics has failed in the fulfilment of his part of the agreement.
4. ‘Extra guarantee’ is taken to mean each obligation by Murasaki Cosmetics, his supplier, importer or manufacturer in whom he assigns certain rights or claims to the Consumer that go further than he is legally required in case he fails in the compliance with his part of the agreement.

 

Delivery and execution agreement

1. Murasaki Cosmetics shall exercise the best possible care when booking orders and executing product orders and when assessing requests for the provision of services.
2. The place of delivery is the address which the Consumer has provided to Murasaki Cosmetics.
3. The Consumer shall provide Murasaki Cosmetics with the correct delivery address and mail address. Any changes need to be reported immediately to Murasaki Cosmetics. If the Consumer has entered a wrong address for delivery, then the additional shipping costs will be for the account of the Consumer.
4. Delivery takes place while supply lasts.
5. The ownership of delivered products will be transferred to the Consumer upon payment of the sum due. The risk of the products passes upon delivery to the Consumer.
6. Murasaki Cosmetics shall execute accepted orders with convenient speed but at least within 30 days, unless another delivery period was agreed on. If the delivery has been delayed, or if an order cannot be filled or can be filled only partially, the Consumer shall be informed about this within 30 days after ordering. In such cases, the Consumer is entitled to repudiate the contract free of charge and with the right to possible compensation.
7. After repudiation in conformity with paragraph 6 of this Article, Murasaki Cosmetics shall promptly return the payment made by the Consumer.
8. The risk of loss and/or damage to products will be borne by Murasaki Cosmetics until the time of delivery to the Consumer or a representative appointed in advance and made known to Murasaki Cosmetics, unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

Payment

1. Unless otherwise stipulated in the agreement or in the additional conditions, the amounts to be paid by the Consumer must be settled within 14 Days after the Reflection Period, or, if there is no Reflection Period, within 14 Days, after concluding the agreement. In case of an agreement to provide a service, this period starts on the Day that the Consumer received the confirmation of the agreement.
2. The Consumer has the duty to inform Murasaki Cosmetics promptly of possible inaccuracies in the payment details that were given or specified. Payment orders at the bank or giro institute are for the account and risk of the party giving (or authorizing) the payment order.

 

Accounts and registration 

1. The Consumer can create an account or otherwise register on the Website. Murasaki Cosmetics reserves the right to refuse or cancel any such registration, for example in the event of irregularities.
2. The login details are strictly personal and must not be disclosed to third parties. The Consumer is responsible for his login details, even if this is done without his knowledge.
3. The Consumer shall immediately alert Murasaki Cosmetics if he suspects that his login details are known by an unauthorized third party or in the event of irregularities.
4. The Consumer may not create or manage more than one account. Moreover, the Consumer shall not be allowed to register or manage an account (again) after Murasaki Cosmetics has denied the request of the Consumer to create an account or after cancellation of the registration.

 

Force majeure
Murasaki Cosmetics and the Consumer are not obliged to fulfill any obligation, if they are prevented from doing so due to a circumstance not attributable to fault and which is not regarded as their responsibility, nor by virtue of the law, a legal action or a generally accepted notion.

 

 

Complaints procedure

1. Murasaki Cosmetics shall have a sufficiently notified complaints procedure in place, and shall handle the complaint in accordance with this complaint procedure.
2. Complaints about the performance of contracts shall be filed as soon as possible once the Consumer has noticed the defects, comprehensive and clear with Murasaki Cosmetics.
3. The complaints submitted to Murasaki Cosmetics shall be replied within a period of 7 days after the date of receipt. Should a complaint require a foreseeable longer time of handling, Murasaki Cosmetics shall respond within 7 days with a notice of receipt and an indication when the Consumer can expect a more detailed reply.

 

Privacy and security

1. Murasaki Cosmetics respects the privacy of the Consumer. Murasaki Cosmetics treats and processes all personal data transmitted to it in accordance with the applicable legislation, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation. The Consumer agrees to this processing. For the purpose of protecting the Consumer’s personal data, Murasaki Cosmetics observes appropriate security measures.
2. For more information about privacy, reference is made to the Website of Murasaki Cosmetics.

 

Additional provisions

1. Any possible derogations in respect of these General Terms and Conditions may be agreed upon only in writing. No rights can be derived from these deviations with regard to future agreements.
2. The administration of Murasaki Cosmetics serves as proof of purchase orders and requests of the Consumer, unless the Consumer proves otherwise. The Consumer acknowledges that electronic communication can serve as proof.
3. Murasaki Cosmetics is entitled to transfer the rights and obligations under the contract with the Consumer to a third party, by a single notification to the Consumer.
4. In case and to the extent that any provisions of these General Terms and Conditions are cancelled or declared invalid, Murasaki Cosmetics shall draw up a new provision to replace the null/nullified provision, duly observing as much as possible the object and purpose of the annulled provision.

 

Changes To Terms Of Service 

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page. 
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes. 

 

 

Applicable law

These General Terms and Conditions, and any non-contractual obligations arising thereto, between Murasaki Cosmetics and the Consumer are governed exclusively by the laws of The Netherlands.