General Terms and Conditions
1. scope of application
These General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) apply to the business division of the company “VetAthletics Schweiz GmbH”. The company owns and operates the platform www.vetathletics.ch and sells products in Switzerland and abroad.
2. conclusion of contract
The contract is concluded when the customer purchases the products.
The contract is also concluded when the customer makes use of the services offered by the company or purchases or uses the company’s products (license).
3.1 Prices
Unless otherwise quoted, all prices are quoted in the currencies shown (CHF, EUR). All prices are exclusive of any applicable value added tax (VAT).
The prices are exclusive of any other applicable taxes.
The company reserves the right to change prices at any time. The prices on the website valid at the time the contract is concluded shall apply. The prices valid at the time the contract is concluded shall apply to the customer.
3.2 Customs costs
For deliveries abroad, customs duties may apply in the destination country. VetAthletics Schweiz GmbH cannot influence customs duties and is legally obliged to state the correct value of the goods/order value on the customs declaration. If customs duties are incurred, these shall be borne by the customer. Please contact your local customs office for information.
4. payment
The customer is obliged to pay the invoiced amount immediately from the invoice date via credit card, Paypal or other payment systems.
If the invoice is not paid within the aforementioned payment period, the customer will be sent a warning. If the customer does not settle the invoice within the set reminder period, he is automatically in default. From the time of default, the customer shall owe default interest in the amount of 5%.
The company reserves the right to demand advance payment at any time without giving reasons.
The invoiced amount may not be offset against any claims the customer may have against the company.
The Company shall be entitled to refuse to provide the service, deliver the product or grant the license in the event of late payment.
Purchase on account with installment facility (POWERPAY) MF Group / POWERPAY offers the payment method “Purchase on account” as an external payment service provider. With the single invoice, you can simply pay for your online purchase by invoice. If you decide not to pay within the specified time frame, you will receive a monthly invoice with an order overview in the following month. When the purchase contract is concluded, POWERPAY takes over the resulting invoice claim and processes the corresponding payment modalities. When purchasing on account, you accept the terms and conditions of POWERPAY in addition to our terms and conditions. (powerpay.ch/en/agb).
5. obligations of the company in the provision of services
Unless otherwise agreed, the Company shall fulfill its obligation by providing the agreed service. The service includes the services that are or were published online at the time the contract was concluded.
The majority of the company’s services are provided online. For all other services, the registered office of the company shall be the place of performance, unless otherwise agreed.
6.1 Withdrawal from the contract
Both parties have the right to withdraw from the contract at any time. The withdrawing party must compensate the other party in full for the expenses already incurred. Withdrawal at an inopportune time is not permitted. The customer will be charged for the costs caused by the withdrawal. The customer will be informed of the exact amount when the contract is concluded.
6.2 Right of withdrawal
An exchange is possible within 14 days after prior contact via e-mail ().
The article name, the invoice number and a reason must be given.
VetAthletics Schweiz GmbH shall not bear the shipping costs for returns and these shall be borne by the purchaser. The shipping costs of the purchase on vetathletics.ch shall be borne by the purchaser even if the order is returned in full.
7. reservation of title
Ownership of the products shall remain with VetAthletics Schweiz GmbH until the purchase price has been paid in full. Until then, the customer may not dispose of the products, and in particular may not sell, lease or pledge them.
8. warranty
VetAthletics Schweiz GmbH endeavors to ensure good availability and takes appropriate precautions to protect customers and the platform from interference by third parties.
However, it cannot guarantee that the services offered will function without interruption or disruption, nor can it guarantee that all data is virus-free. The company does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability or quality of the information and documents published or transmitted. Furthermore, it cannot provide any warranty for non-spamming, malicious software, spyware, hackers or phishing attacks etc. that impair the use of the service, damage the customer’s infrastructure (e.g. end devices, PC) or harm the customer in any other way. The company cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability or quality of the information and processes provided, published or transmitted, or the results of the services. Any problems or defects must be reported to the company immediately.
The company guarantees that the product is free from defects in material and manufacture.
9. liability of the platform and products
Liability for any indirect damages and consequential damages is excluded in full. Any liability for auxiliary persons is excluded in full.
Liability for direct damages is limited to the amount of the service, product or license purchased by the customer. This limitation of liability does not apply to direct damages caused by gross negligence or intent.
10. intellectual property rights
The company is entitled to all rights to the products, services and any trademarks or is authorized to use them by the owner.
Neither these GTC nor any associated individual agreements contain the transfer of intellectual property rights, unless this is explicitly mentioned.
In addition, any further use, publication and making available of information, images, texts or other material which the customer receives in connection with these provisions is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by the company.
If the customer uses content, texts or visual material in connection with the company to which third parties have a property right, the customer must ensure that no property rights of third parties are infringed.
11. data protection
The company may process and use the data collected during the conclusion of the contract to fulfill the obligations arising from the contract. The company shall take the measures required to secure the data in accordance with the statutory provisions. The customer fully agrees to the storage and contractual utilization of his data by the company and is aware that the company is obliged and entitled to disclose information from the customer to these or third parties by order of courts or authorities. If the customer has not expressly forbidden it, the company may use the data for marketing purposes and pass it on to its partners for advertising purposes. The data required to fulfill the service may also be passed on to contracted service partners or other third parties.
12 Any changes
These General Terms and Conditions may be amended by the company at any time.
The new version comes into force upon publication on the company’s website.
The version of the GTC in force at the time the contract is concluded shall apply to customers. Unless the customer has agreed to a newer version of the GTC.
13. severability clause
Should a provision of this contract or a supplement to this contract be or become invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the contract. The contracting parties shall replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intended economic purpose of the invalid provision. The same applies to any contractual loopholes.
14 Applicable law / place of jurisdiction
These GTC are subject to Swiss law. In the absence of mandatory statutory provisions, the court at the registered office of the company shall have jurisdiction. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (SR 0.221.221.1) is explicitly excluded.
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Contact address VetAthletics Schweiz GmbH, Gotthardstr. 10a, 8800 Thalwil, Switzerland, e-mail:
Authorized representative( s) can be found in the commercial register.
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