TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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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 of the right of withdrawal.
- Article 9 - The price
- Article 10 - Conformity and warranty
- Article 11 - Delivery and execution
- Article 12 - Duration transactions: duration, termination and renewal
- Article 13 - Payment
- Article 14 - Complaints procedure
- Article 15 - Disputes
- Article 16 - Additional Conditions for Dealers
- Article 17 - Additional Terms and Conditions for Affiliates.
Article 1 - Definitions
In these terms and conditions, the following definitions shall apply:
- Reflection period: the period within which the consumer can exercise his right of withdrawal;
- Consumer: the natural person not acting in the exercise of a profession or business who enters into 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 of which is spread over time;
- Durable medium: any means that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information 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 waive the distance contract within the withdrawal period;
- Model form: the model withdrawal form made available by the entrepreneur, which a consumer can fill in when he wants to exercise his right of withdrawal;
- Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person offering products and/or services to consumers at a distance;
- Distance contract: an agreement in which, within the framework of a system organized by the entrepreneur for distance selling of products and/or services, up to and including the conclusion of the agreement, exclusive use is made of one or more techniques for distance communication;
- Technology for distance communication: means that can be used for the conclusion of an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur being together in the same room at the same time;
- General Terms and Conditions: the present General Terms and Conditions of the entrepreneur.
Article 2 - Identity of the entrepreneur
Kobra Bikes BV
Tappersweg 14 - 41
2031 EV Haarlem
Phone number: +31 85 080 6631
Chamber of Commerce number: 87734974
Article 3 - Applicability.
These general terms and conditions apply to every offer made by the entrepreneur and to every distance contract and order established between entrepreneur and 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 are available for inspection at the entrepreneur's premises and they will be sent free of charge to the consumer as soon as possible upon request.
If the distance contract is concluded electronically, notwithstanding 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 it 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 general conditions can be inspected electronically and that at the consumer's request they will be sent electronically or otherwise free of charge.
In the event that specific product or service conditions apply in addition to these general conditions, the second and third paragraphs shall apply mutatis mutandis, and in the event of conflicting general conditions, the consumer may always rely on the applicable provision that is most favorable to him.
If one or more provisions in these general terms and conditions are at any time wholly or partially void or annulled, the agreement and these terms and conditions shall remain in force for the rest and the provision in question shall be replaced without delay by mutual agreement with a provision that approximates the purport of the original as much as possible.
Situations not covered by these general terms and conditions should be judged "in the spirit" of these general terms and conditions.
Any ambiguity regarding the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions should be interpreted "in the spirit" of these general terms and conditions.
Article 4 - The offer
If an offer has a limited period of validity or is made subject to conditions, this shall be expressly stated in the offer.
The offer is without obligation. The entrepreneur is entitled to change and adapt the offer.
The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products and/or services offered. The description is sufficiently detailed to enable a proper assessment of the offer by the consumer. If the entrepreneur uses images, these are a true reflection of the products and / or services offered. Obvious mistakes or obvious errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.
All images and specifications in the offer are indications and can not lead to compensation or dissolution of the agreement.
Images of products are a true representation of the products offered. The entrepreneur cannot guarantee that the displayed colors exactly match the real colors of the products.
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 cost of shipping, if any;
- The manner in which the agreement will be established and what actions are required for that purpose;
- Whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;
- the method of payment, delivery and performance of the agreement;
- the period for acceptance of the offer, or the period within which the entrepreneur guarantees the price;
- the amount of the rate for distance communication if the cost of using the technique for distance communication is calculated on a basis other than the regular basic rate for the means of communication used;
- Whether the agreement is archived after its conclusion, and if so, in what way it can be accessed by the consumer;
- the way in which the consumer, before the conclusion of the contract, can check the information provided by him under the contract and, if desired, correct it.
Article 5 - The Agreement
Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the agreement is concluded at the moment of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and the fulfillment of the corresponding conditions.
If the consumer has accepted the offer electronically, the trader 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.
If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the electronic transfer of data and ensure a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will observe appropriate security measures.
The entrepreneur may, within legal frameworks, inform himself whether the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as all 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 grounds not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or application or to attach special conditions to the implementation, giving reasons.
The entrepreneur will send the consumer the following information with the product or service, in writing or in such a way that it can be stored by the consumer in an accessible way on a durable data carrier:
a. the visiting address of the establishment of the entrepreneur where the consumer can go with complaints;
b. the conditions under which and the way in which the consumer can make use of the right of withdrawal, or a clear notification regarding the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;
c. the information on guarantees and existing after-sales service;
d. the data included in article 4 paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions, unless the entrepreneur has already provided the consumer with these data 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 of indefinite duration.
In the case of a duration transaction, the provision of the previous paragraph applies only to the first delivery.
Each contract is entered into under the suspensive conditions of sufficient availability of the relevant products.
Kobra Bikes or any form of these is not liable for damage caused by the use of products. Be sure to use and handle the products properly.
Article 6 - Right of withdrawal
On delivery of products:
When purchasing products, the consumer has the option of dissolving the agreement without giving reasons for 14 days. This reflection period starts on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative previously designated by the consumer and made known to the entrepreneur.
During the reflection period, the consumer will handle the product and packaging with care. Products can only be returned when the seal of the packaging is still intact. If he exercises his right of withdrawal, he will return the product with all accessories supplied and - if reasonably possible - in its original condition and packaging to the entrepreneur, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.
If the consumer wishes to use his right of withdrawal, he is obliged to make this known to the entrepreneur within 14 days after receipt of the product. The consumer must make this known using the model form. After the consumer has made it known that he wants to use his right of withdrawal, the customer must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods have been returned in time, for example by means of a proof of shipment.
If the customer has not made known after the expiry of the periods mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3 that he wants to use his right of withdrawal, respectively has not returned the product to the entrepreneur, the purchase is a fact.
In case of delivery of services:
In case of delivery of services, the consumer has the possibility to dissolve the agreement without giving reasons for at least 14 days, starting on the day of entering into the agreement.
To make use of his right of withdrawal, the consumer will comply with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur with the offer and / or at the latest on delivery.
Article 7 - Costs in case of withdrawal
If the consumer makes use of his right of withdrawal, at most the costs of return shipment will be at his expense.
If the consumer has paid an amount, the entrepreneur will refund this amount as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after revocation. This is subject to the condition that the product has already been received by the entrepreneur or conclusive evidence of complete return can be presented.
Article 8 - Exclusion of the right of withdrawal.
The entrepreneur can exclude the consumer's right of withdrawal for products as described in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal only applies if the entrepreneur has clearly stated this in the offer, at least in time for the conclusion of the contract.
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 spoil or age quickly;
e. whose price is subject to fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence;
f. for single newspapers and magazines;
g. for audio and video recordings and computer software of which the consumer has broken the seal;
h. for hygienic products;
i. for products whose value is considerably less after use, e.g. means of transport.
Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:
a. concerning accommodation, transportation, restaurant business or leisure activities to be performed on a certain date or during a certain period;
b. whose delivery has started with the express consent of the consumer before the cooling-off period has expired;
c. relating to betting and lotteries.
Article 9 - The price
During the validity period stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered will not be increased, except for price changes due to changes in VAT rates.
Contrary to the previous paragraph, the Entrepreneur may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market that are beyond the Entrepreneur's control, with variable prices. This link to fluctuations and the fact that any prices mentioned are target prices will be mentioned in the offer.
Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the contract are only allowed if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions.
Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if the entrepreneur has stipulated it and:
a. they are the result of legal regulations or provisions; or
b. the consumer is authorized to terminate the contract on the day on which the price increase takes effect.
The prices mentioned in the offer of products or services include VAT.
All prices are subject to printing and typesetting errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and typesetting errors. In case of printing and typesetting errors, the entrepreneur is not obliged to deliver the product according to the incorrect price.
Article 10 - Conformity and Warranty
The trader guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the contract, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of soundness and/or usability and the legal provisions and/or government regulations that existed on the date the contract was concluded. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
A guarantee provided by the entrepreneur, manufacturer or importer does not affect the legal rights and claims that the consumer under the agreement against the entrepreneur can assert.
Any defects or incorrectly delivered products should be reported to the entrepreneur in writing within 24 hours of delivery. Return of the products must be in the original packaging and in new condition.
The warranty period of the entrepreneur 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.
The warranty does not apply if:
- the consumer has repaired and/or modified the delivered products himself or had them repaired and/or modified by a third party;
- the delivered products have been exposed to abnormal conditions or otherwise carelessly treated or have been treated contrary to the instructions of the entrepreneur and/or on the packaging;
- the defectiveness is wholly or partly the result of regulations which the government has imposed or will impose with regard to the nature or quality of the materials used.
Article 11 - Delivery and execution
The company will take the greatest possible care when receiving and executing orders for products and when assessing requests for the provision of services.
The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.
Subject to what is stated in paragraph 4 of this article, the company will execute accepted orders expeditiously, but at the latest within 30 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order can not or only partially be carried out, the consumer receives this no later than 30 days after the order was placed. The consumer in that case has the right to dissolve the agreement without cost. The consumer has no right to compensation.
All delivery terms are indicative. The consumer cannot derive any rights from any terms mentioned. Exceeding a term gives the consumer no right to compensation.
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 at the latest within 14 days after dissolution.
If delivery of an ordered product turns out to be impossible, the entrepreneur will make an effort to provide a replacement article. At the latest upon delivery, it will be reported in a clear and comprehensible manner that a replacement article is being delivered. With replacement articles, the right of withdrawal cannot be excluded. The costs of any return shipment shall be borne by the entrepreneur.
The risk of damage and / or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the time of delivery to the consumer or a previously designated and disclosed to the entrepreneur representative, unless otherwise expressly agreed.
Article 12 - Duration transactions: duration, termination and renewal
Termination
The consumer may terminate an open-ended contract that has been concluded for the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services at any time in accordance with the applicable termination rules and a notice period not exceeding one month.
The consumer may terminate a fixed-term contract that was concluded for the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services at any time at the end of the fixed term in compliance with the applicable termination rules and a notice period not exceeding one month.
The consumer may enter into the agreements mentioned in the previous paragraphs:
- cancel at any time and not be limited to cancellation at a particular time or period;
- terminate at least in the same manner as they were entered into by him;
- always cancel with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself.
Renewal
A contract entered into for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services may not be tacitly extended or renewed for a definite period. Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, a fixed-term contract that has been concluded for the regular delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines may be tacitly renewed for a fixed term not exceeding three months, if the consumer can terminate this extended contract by the end of the extension with a notice period not exceeding one month.
A fixed-term contract that has been concluded for the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly renewed for an indefinite period of time if the consumer may terminate at any time with a notice period of up to one month and a notice period of up to three months in case the contract is concluded for the regular, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.
A contract with a limited duration for the regular supply of trial days, news and weekly newspapers and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) is not tacitly continued and ends automatically after the trial or introductory period.
Duration
If a contract has a duration of more than one year, after one year the consumer may terminate the contract at any time with a notice period not exceeding one month, unless reasonableness and fairness oppose termination before the end of the agreed duration.
Article 13 - Payment
Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer should be paid within 7 working days after the start of the reflection period referred to in Article 6 paragraph 1. In case of an agreement to provide a service, this period starts after the consumer has received the confirmation of the agreement.
The consumer has the duty to immediately report inaccuracies in payment data provided or mentioned to the entrepreneur.
In case of non-payment by the consumer, the entrepreneur has, subject to legal restrictions, the right to charge the reasonable costs communicated in advance to the consumer.
Article 14 - Complaints procedure
The entrepreneur has a sufficiently publicized complaints procedure and handles the complaint in accordance with this complaints procedure.
Complaints about the performance of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur within 7 days fully and clearly described, after the consumer has found 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 foreseeably longer processing time, the entrepreneur will respond within the 14-day period with a notice of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.
If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises which is subject to the dispute settlement procedure.
For complaints, a consumer should first turn to the entrepreneur. For complaints that cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, the consumer should turn to Stichting WebwinkelKeur (www.webwinkelkeur.nl), which will mediate free of charge. If there is still no solution, the consumer has the option of having his complaint handled by Stichting GeschilOnline(www.geschilonline.com); the decision is binding and both entrepreneur and consumer agree to this binding decision. There are costs associated with submitting a dispute to this disputes committee, which must be paid by the consumer to the committee in question. It is also possible to submit complaints via the European ODR platform(http://ec.europa.eu/odr).
A complaint does not suspend the obligations of the entrepreneur, unless the entrepreneur indicates otherwise in writing.
If a complaint is found to be justified by the entrepreneur, the entrepreneur will, at his discretion, either replace or repair the delivered products free of charge.
Article 15 - Disputes
On agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general conditions relate, only Dutch law applies. Even if the consumer resides abroad. The Vienna Sales Convention is not applicable.
Article 16 - Additional Conditions for Dealers
16.1 Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Article 1 of these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply to Dealers:
- Dealer: Any natural or legal person acting in the exercise of a profession or business who has entered into an agreement with KOBRA for the distribution of KOBRA BIKES products.
- Cooperation: The commercial relationship between KOBRA BIKES and the Dealer, in which the Dealer KOBRA BIKES sells and promotes products.
- Marketing Materials: All materials provided by KOBRA such as images, logos, videos, text and other forms of content to promote KOBRA BIKES .
- Intellectual Property: All brand names, designs, logos, graphics and other material owned by KOBRA and protected by intellectual property rights and/or graphics with elements protected by KOBRA intellectual property rights.
16.2 Applicability
16.2.1 These additional terms and conditions apply to the cooperation between KOBRA and the Dealer.
16.2.2 The general terms and conditions of KOBRA, as laid down in the previous articles, continue to apply to the relationship between KOBRA and the Dealer, unless explicitly stated otherwise in this section.
16.2.3 KOBRA reserves the right to unilaterally modify these terms and conditions at any time. Amendments will be communicated to Dealer in writing or by e-mail and will take effect 30 days after notification.
16.3 Entering into the Cooperation
16.3.1 The cooperation between KOBRA and the Dealer is formally entered into at the time the Dealer registers on the platform of KOBRA , indicating that it is a dealer registration.
16.3.2 By completing the registration and explicitly opting for a dealer account, Dealer agrees to these terms and conditions, including the provisions specifically related to Dealers as set forth in this article.
16.3.3 Upon registration, the Dealer will receive a confirmation and access to the KOBRA platform, with which the cooperation will immediately take effect, unless KOBRA requires additional approvals. KOBRA reserves the right to refuse a registration without giving reasons.
16.4 Use of Marketing Materials and Intellectual Property.
16.4.1 KOBRA grants Dealer a limited, non-exclusive and non-transferable right to use KOBRA 's Intellectual Property and marketing materials for commercial purposes during the term of the cooperation, solely for the promotion and sale of KOBRA BIKES .
16.4.2 This right expires automatically upon termination of the cooperation. Upon termination, Dealer shall immediately cease the use of all Intellectual Property and marketing materials and remove all physical and digital forms thereof.
16.4.3 Dealer may not make any changes to the marketing materials provided by KOBRA without the written consent of KOBRA.
16.4.4 KOBRA reserves the right to prohibit Dealer's use of Intellectual Property and marketing materials at any time if KOBRA believes that the use is detrimental to the reputation, name or brand of KOBRA. This may be done without notice and without any compensation to Dealer.
16.5 Support and Training
16.5.1 KOBRA may provide Dealer with support in the form of marketing materials, product information and training. The purpose of this is to assist the Dealer in properly promoting and selling KOBRA products.
16.5.2 The Dealer is obliged to attend or accept the trainings and support offered by KOBRA in order to be fully informed about the products and promotional strategies of KOBRA.
16.6 Monitoring and Quality Control
16.6.1 KOBRA reserves the right to monitor Dealer's activities at any time to ensure that the sale and promotion of KOBRA products take place according to the agreed guidelines.
16.6.2 KOBRA may conduct unannounced quality checks at Dealer's points of sale to verify that the products are presented and sold correctly. If deficiencies are found, the Dealer shall correct them without delay.
16.7 Secrecy
16.7.1 Dealer is obligated to keep strictly confidential all confidential information received in the context of its cooperation with KOBRA . Confidential information means all non-public information relating to KOBRA products, prices, marketing strategies and business processes.
16.7.2 This duty of confidentiality shall remain in effect even after termination of the cooperation, unless the information has been lawfully disclosed without violation of this agreement.
16.8 Sales through Third Parties or Online Platforms.
16.8.1 The Dealer is not entitled to sell KOBRA-products through third parties or online platforms, such as marketplaces or auction sites, without the prior written consent of KOBRA.
16.8.2 Dealer may offer KOBRA-products only through its own physical store or official website, unless otherwise agreed in writing with KOBRA.
16.9 Termination of Cooperation.
16.9.1 KOBRA has the right at any time to terminate the cooperation with Dealer in writing without giving reasons and with immediate effect.
16.9.2 Upon termination of the cooperation, all rights of the Dealer with respect to the sale of KOBRA BIKES products and the use of the Intellectual Property and marketing material of KOBRA.
16.9.3 KOBRA additionally has the right to stop distribution of products to Dealer at any time and to block Dealer's account on its platform if it deems it necessary, for example, in case of breach of these terms and conditions or if Dealer's actions are harmful to KOBRA.
16.10 Penalty clause
16.10.1 In the event that the Dealer violates the provisions of these General Terms and Conditions, in particular with respect to the use of the intellectual property of KOBRA (Articles 16.4 and 16.8), the promotion and sale of KOBRA products (Article 16.6), or infringes on the reputation of KOBRA, KOBRA is entitled to impose a fine on the Dealer. This fine is €5,000 (five thousand euros) per violation per day, without prejudice to KOBRA 's right to claim full damages if the actual damages suffered exceed the fine amount.
16.10.2 Upon termination of the cooperation, Dealer is obliged to cease all use of the intellectual property and marketing materials of KOBRA within 10 business days and to remove them from all media, websites and marketing communications. If Dealer fails to do so within the specified period, a penalty of €5,000 per day, calculated from the 11th business day after termination, will automatically be imposed for as long as the violation continues.
16.10.3 The fine mentioned in Article 16.10.1 and 16.10.2 shall become due without any notice of default being required, at the time the violation is established by KOBRA.
16.10.4 The fine may be imposed by KOBRA in addition to the immediate termination of cooperation and blocking of Dealer's account, as mentioned in Article 16.9, and is independent of any other legal measures that KOBRA may take to protect its rights.
16.11 Liability and Indemnification.
16.11.1 KOBRA shall not be liable for damages arising from Dealer's use of the marketing materials or intellectual property.
16.11.2 Dealer shall indemnify KOBRA from all third party claims relating to Dealer's use of marketing materials, intellectual property, or sale of products.
16.12 Intellectual Property
16.12.1 All intellectual property rights relating to the products and marketing materials of KOBRA remain the property of KOBRA at all times.
16.12.2 The Dealer may use the intellectual property only in the context of the promotion and sale of KOBRA BIKES during the validity of the cooperation.
16.12.3 KOBRA reserves the right to terminate the cooperation and/or deprive the Dealer of the right to use intellectual property, if the use by the Dealer damages the reputation or brand of KOBRA in any way.
16.13 Disputes and Applicable Law.
16.13.1 These additional terms and conditions for Dealers and the cooperation between KOBRA and Dealer shall be governed exclusively by Dutch law.
16.13.2 All disputes arising from or relating to this cooperation shall be submitted exclusively to the competent court in the Netherlands.
16.13.3 The rights and provisions specifically applicable to consumers in the general terms and conditions of KOBRA, do not apply to Dealers. This includes, but is not limited to, the following articles from the general conditions for consumers:
- Article 6 - Right of Withdrawal: The right of withdrawal does not apply to Dealers.
- Article 7 - Costs in case of withdrawal: Reimbursement of costs in case of withdrawal does not apply to Dealers.
- Article 8 - Exclusion of the right of withdrawal: Exclusion of the right of withdrawal as stated in this article does not apply to Dealers.
- Article 9 - The Price: Prices may be shown for Dealers exclusive of VAT.
- Article 12 - Duration transactions: duration, termination and renewal: The provisions relating to duration transactions and their termination or renewal do not apply to Dealers.
Article 17 - Additional Terms and Conditions for Affiliates.
17.1 Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Article 1 of these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply to Affiliates:
- Affiliate: Any natural or legal person who has signed up and been approved to promote KOBRA BIKES products and receives a commission for doing so.
- Program: The affiliate program of KOBRA BIKES in which Affiliates can earn commissions by referring customers to KOBRA BIKES .
- Affiliate Link: Unique URL or code provided to the Affiliate to direct customers to KOBRA BIKES , which can be used to earn commissions.
17.2 Participation and Acceptance.
17.2.1 By signing up for the KOBRA BIKES Affiliate Program, the Affiliate indicates agreement to these terms and conditions.
17.2.2 KOBRA reserves the right to reject or accept the affiliate application at its sole discretion. There is no legal recourse for the Affiliate in the event of rejection of the affiliate application.
17.3 Committees
17.3.1 Commissions are paid to the Affiliate on a monthly basis. To be eligible for commission, the referred account must remain active for a minimum of 31 days.
17.3.2 Self-referrals are not allowed and the Affiliate will not receive commission on his or her own accounts.
17.3.3 Commissions are paid only for completed transactions. Transactions that result in chargebacks or refunds are not eligible for payment.
17.4 Termination of Participation.
17.4.1 The Affiliate's participation in the Program may be suspended or terminated for the following violations:
- Inappropriate advertisements (false claims, misleading hyperlinks, etc.);
- Spamming (mass e-mailing, mass newsgroup messages, etc.);
- Advertising on websites that promote illegal activities;
- Failure to disclose the affiliate relationship as required by government or Federal Trade Commission (FTC) laws and regulations or other relevant regulations;
- Violation of intellectual property rights of KOBRA BIKES , including unauthorized use of brand names or logos;
- Self-referrals or fraudulent transactions;
- Fraudulent or deceptive activities.
17.4.2 KOBRA reserves the right to terminate the Affiliate account without giving any reason or prior notice.
17.5 Use of Affiliate Links
17.5.1 The Affiliate may use graphic and text links on his/her own website, in emails and in advertisements. The Affiliate may also advertise KOBRA BIKES through offline media such as newspapers and magazines.
17.5.2 The Affiliate may use graphics or self-made advertisements provided by KOBRA , provided they meet the conditions and do not violate the provisions under Article 17.4 (Termination of Participation).
17.6 Coupon and Deal websites.
17.6.1 KOBRA occasionally offers discount codes to certain Affiliates and newsletter subscribers. If the Affiliate has not received an approved discount code, it may not promote discount codes.
17.6.2 Affiliates may not use misleading text or buttons to suggest that a discount code is available unless explicitly provided by KOBRA .
17.6.3 Affiliates may not use pop-ups, iframes or other techniques to place an affiliate cookie without clear and express consent from the user.
17.7 Payments Policy for Pay Per Click (PPC).
17.7.1 PPC bidding is not permitted without prior written consent from KOBRA. Affiliates who participate in PPC campaigns without permission will be immediately removed from the Program.
17.8 Liability
17.8.1 KOBRA BIKES shall not be liable for indirect or incidental damages (such as loss of revenue or commissions) resulting from affiliate tracking errors, loss of database files, or any other damages resulting from disruptions to the Program or website.
17.8.2 KOBRA makes no warranties regarding the operation of the Program or the KOBRA BIKES website and is not liable for interruptions or errors in the operation of the Program.
17.9 Term of the Agreement.
17.9.1 This Agreement comes into effect once the Affiliate is accepted into the Program and ends when the Affiliate account is terminated.
17.9.2 KOBRA reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions. If the Affiliate does not agree to the changes, the only option is to terminate the Affiliate account. Continued use of the Program will be considered acceptance of the changes.
17.10 Indemnification
17.10.1 The Affiliate indemnifies KOBRA BIKES and its subsidiaries, directors, employees and affiliates against all claims, costs, damages and legal fees arising from negligence, fraud, or misconduct by the Affiliate.
17.11 Electronic Signature
17.11.1 This Agreement is an electronic agreement that establishes the legal terms and conditions of participation in the KOBRA BIKES Affiliate Program. By completing registration, the Affiliate electronically consents to the terms of this agreement, which has the same legal validity as a handwritten signature.
17.12 Abuse and Fraud
17.12.1 KOBRA reserves the right at any time to investigate the Affiliate account for possible fraudulent activity, including but not limited to false referrals, clicks or transactions.
17.12.2 If fraud is detected, the Affiliate will be immediately removed from the Program, commissions earned will be cancelled, and KOBRA reserves the right to take legal action.
17.13 Non-competition clause
17.13.1 The Affiliate may not promote similar or competing products in direct competition with KOBRA BIKES . If KOBRA BIKES finds that the Affiliate is promoting competing products, KOBRA reserves the right to immediately terminate the Affiliate account and cancel commissions.
17.14 Restrictions on Advertising Channels.
17.14.1 The Affiliate may not promote KOBRA BIKES through unethical or prohibited advertising channels, including but not limited to websites that host illegal or adult content, or platforms that may damage the reputation of KOBRA .
17.14.2 KOBRA BIKES reserves the right to approve or reject advertisements on certain advertising channels.
17.15 Minimum traffic requirement
17.15.1 KOBRA reserves the right to evaluate Affiliates on the amount of traffic and/or sales generated. If an Affiliate does not show significant activity within a six-month period, KOBRA reserves the right to terminate the Affiliate account.
17.16 Geographic Restrictions
17.16.1 The Affiliate may only promote KOBRA BIKES in regions where the sale of KOBRA products is legal and in which KOBRA operates. KOBRA may impose restrictions on promotion in certain countries or regions.
17.17 Competition Law and Directives.
17.17.1 The Affiliate is obliged to comply with competition law regulations, as well as all relevant rules and guidelines of regulatory bodies, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the U.S. or the Authority Consumer & Market (ACM) in the Netherlands, for fair advertising and affiliate marketing.
17.18 Tax responsibility
17.18.1 The Affiliate is responsible for meeting all applicable tax obligations with respect to commissions received. KOBRA shall not withhold or remit any tax on behalf of the Affiliate unless required by law.
17.19 Dispute resolution
17.19.1 In the event of a dispute between KOBRA and the Affiliate with respect to the Program, both parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute by mutual agreement. If this is not possible, the dispute shall be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.
17.20 Limitation of Liability.
17.20.1 KOBRA BIKES is not liable for loss of revenue or commissions due to technical problems, such as server downtime or affiliate tracking system failures.
17.21 Penalty clause
17.21.1 If the Affiliate acts in breach of the provisions of these General Terms and Conditions, in particular in relation to fraudulent activities (Article 17.12), infringement of intellectual property rights (Article 17.4), or promoting KOBRA BIKES through unauthorized channels (Article 17.14), KOBRA shall be entitled to impose a penalty on the Affiliate. This penalty shall be €2,500 (two thousand five hundred euros) per violation per day, without prejudice to KOBRA 's right to claim full damages if the actual damages suffered exceed the penalty amount.
17.21.2 The penalty referred to in Article 17.21.1 shall become due without any notice of default being required, at the time the violation is established by KOBRA .
17.21.3 In addition to the fine, KOBRA may terminate cooperation with the Affiliate and cancel commissions as described in Article 17.4, and take legal action to prevent or recover further damages.
17.21.4 Affiliates are obliged to correct any violations within 10 business days. If the violation is not corrected within this period, KOBRA may impose an additional fine of €2,500 per day for each day the violation continues.
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