This website is provided by:
Art + Science International Ltd
1 London Road
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18
9BH, UK
Company number: 05027773
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E-mail: am@artistsandscientists.com
The following definitions shall have the following meanings:
'Purchaser': means any person (B2C) or legal
(B2B) person that enters into a contractual relationship of any kind
with Art + Science International Ltd. Each Purchaser agrees not to
purchase the products of Art + Science International Ltd with the mere
purpose to resell or distribute the product in any other way. Further
also referred to as “you” or “your”.
'Consumer’: means any person who is acting
for purposes that can be regarded as
outside his trade or profession.
'Products’: means all goods and services that are
the subject matter of one or
more sales contracts.
'Goods made to the consumer’s specifications': means
non-prefabricated goods made on the basis of an individual
choice or decision of the consumer.
'Sales contract’: means any contract under
which the trader transfers or undertakes to
transfer the ownership of goods to the consumer and the consumer pays or
undertakes to pay the price thereof, including any contract having both
goods and services as its object.
These General Conditions of Sale shall apply to all current and future sales of Products by Art + Science International Ltd to the Purchaser. The Purchaser accepts these terms as well as all other rights and obligations as stated on the website by using the website and/or placing an order.
These General Conditions of Sale shall be always and exclusively applicable, except in the case of an explicit derogation. An explicit derogation is only valid insofar as it is the result of a mutual agreement that is recorded in writing. Explicit derogations are only valid to replace or supplement the clauses to which they relate. This does not affect the applicability of the other provisions of these General Conditions of Sale.
Art + Science International Ltd reserves the right to amend and/or supplement the General Conditions of Sale in the future. A future change will obviously have no effect on existing product orders and the resulting agreements.
Our online offer is presented with utmost care. Art + Science International Ltd provides information about the features of the products, including technical descriptions, which are based on details of our partners and suppliers, and photographs illustrating the products. This entirely insofar as technical means allow and in accordance with the best standards in the market. The images displayed on our website provide an approximate representation of the substantial features of our products.
Our online offer is presented as an invitation to purchase. Art + Science International Ltd is not bound by its offer. An offer is only valid while stocks last. We reserve the right to attach particular conditions to a specific offer, such as a limited duration. The Purchaser can rest assured that these conditions are only applicable when explicitly communicated prior to the order placement.
To purchase a product from the Art + Science International Ltd range, the Purchaser must complete our online ordering method. This purchase is binding on the Purchaser. Art + Science International Ltd will send a confirmation of the order within seven (7) calendar days, directed at the email address specified by the Purchaser at the moment of ordering. The sale contract shall be concluded as soon as the Purchaser has received the order confirmation email issued by Art + Science International Ltd.
Art + Science International Ltd retains the possibility to refuse the sending of an order confirmation email or to unilaterally reject an order placement by means of an explicit statement. Art + Science International Ltd will inform the Purchaser and will (where possible) propose a similar product if the initial order cannot be executed or can only partially executed. There is no Sales contract if Art + Science International Ltd refuses the order or if the Purchaser does not agree with the proposed alternatives. In such case, all payments that have been made will be quickly refunded. The Purchaser is not entitled to any form of compensation.
The Parties expressly acknowledge that the use of different types of electronic communications, such as email, give rise to a valid agreement. This is fully consistent with the Act of March 11, 2003 on electronic trading. Within the limits of what is permitted by law, Art + Science International Ltd can make use of all electronic files available to prove the existence of the Sales contract. An ordinary digital or electronic qualified signature is not an essential requisite proof.
All prices are indicated in GBP and include VAT and other taxes. The individual product price does not include the costs of delivery and other additional costs. Art + Science International Ltd will communicate these costs in the last step of our online ordering process.
The price as displayed on the confirmation of order is the final price to be paid, barring the exception of article 2 relating to Prices. Obvious errors in pricing, such as obvious inaccuracies, can still be corrected by Art + Science International Ltd after the conclusion of the sales contract. The Purchaser must communicate any complaints regarding the pricing or the payment within seven (7) calendar days after the confirmation of order, in writing. The filing of a complaint does not suspend due payments.
We have the right to change our prices at any time but commit to always apply the prices that were indicated on our website at the time of your order. Price changes that are due to changes in VAT rates will be borne by the Purchaser.
The use of certain selected payment methods can entail additional costs, which are exclusively borne by the Purchaser.
Each payment is handled promptly and completely, i.e. when the Purchaser places his order. We accept the payment methods as indicated on our website:
Art + Science International Ltd has taken all reasonable measures to ensure safe payments. Our main concerns are a loss or theft of your identity or financial information. The use of the above mentioned authorized payment partners and credit card issuers provide the necessary guarantees.
We make use of the secured payment system of Global Payments for the further processing of the payment. This closed security system processes your bank details always in an encrypted manner. Security measures via the SSL protocol are provided.
Art + Science International Ltd shall only deliver the order as soon as it has received the full payment of all amounts owed by the Purchaser. Art + Science International Ltd always retains ownership of all products ordered until full payment of all amounts due under this Agreement has been made, regardless whether the delivery has already occurred.
We process every order with the care it deserves. The order shall be processed within thirty (30) calendar days upon order confirmation. Art + Science International Ltd has the right to stipulate wider delivery terms, which shall be communicated within a reasonable timespan after the order confirmation. The Purchaser may only terminate the agreement if Art + Science International Ltd fails to deliver the products within the communicated delivery deadline. In the event of such termination, Art + Science International Ltd will reimburse all sums paid without undue delay and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after termination of the agreement.
Art + Science International Ltd uses external parties and carriers for the execution of the delivery:
This may have an effect on the delivery. Art + Science International Ltd takes however no responsibility for a delivery arriving late or for an order which is lost by third parties or by unforeseen circumstances or force majeure. If an order that has been sent remains undelivered, Art + Science International Ltd will conduct an investigation at the carrier’s end. This can take several days. During this period, Art + Science International Ltd cannot provide any reimbursement or proceed to a re‐delivery of the products.
The Purchaser is responsible to make the delivery possible at the indicated address, either by being present or by designating a third party present at the indicated address at the moment of the delivery. A delivery is performed as soon as the ordered products are offered one time at the indicated address. If a delivery is unsuccessful due to a failure by the Purchaser or by the third party designated by the Purchaser, the cost of this delivery attempt is fully borne by the Purchaser.
Art + Science International Ltd bears the risk for damage and/or loss of the products until the moment of delivery. Risks associated with the goods shall pass from Art + Science International Ltd to the Purchaser on delivery. Each delivery requires a signature of the delivery confirmation, but a lack of signature does not affect the transfer of risk.
Each Purchaser is entitled to repair or replacement if they find a defect in the delivered products, to the extent that the requirements of the legal warranty are satisfied. The Consumer enjoys furthermore a statutory warranty period of two (2) years. The warranty is not applicable if the Purchaser was aware of the defects at the time of the sale.
The Purchaser or the third party designated by the Purchaser is required to examine the products accurately on their conformity as soon as the products are received. If the product is affected by a visible defect, and the receiver perceives this defect, they must submit a complaint. Purchaser shall communicate these complaints towards Art + Science International Ltd in a written statement and in an explicit, unambiguous and motivated manner. This must be done within seven (7) days upon delivery. It is the duty of the Purchaser to motivate this communication sufficiently. We recommend a statement that uses all reasonable technical resources, such as photos and videos.
The Purchaser must send the defective products back to Art + Science International Ltd in their original condition, including packaging, accessories and documentation, and always accompanied by the original invoice or a valid proof of payment. Any deficiency in this obligation will imply a proportional reduction in the repayment. All costs for return shipment shall be borne by the Purchaser. Sending back an order is always at risk of the Purchaser. We recommend a registered and insured return shipment to avoid the risks of loss and theft. This return shipment must be done within seven (7) calendar days after the communication.
The warranty is not applicable in case of:
The Purchaser shall not be entitled to send back the products in the absence of a substantiated complaint. If the conditions of warranty are met, the Purchaser is firstly entitled to a free repair or replacement of the ordered products, if the situation renders it possible. Art + Science International Ltd is only held to a reimbursement if the reparation or replacement no longer produces the same benefit for the Purchaser. The Purchaser will have to communicate this ground in a clear and motivated manner. Any compensation and reimbursement can never exceed the amount invoiced to the Purchaser.
If the products have been sent back although the conditions were not met, Art + Science International Ltd will send the products to the Purchaser back again. The cost of this shipment will be borne by the Purchaser. Art + Science International Ltd may stock the returned products at third parties, for account and at the risk of the Purchaser, as long as the costs of return have not been paid.
7.1 Applicability of the Right of Withdrawal.
The consumer enjoys a right of withdrawal, in accordance with the Consumer Rights Act 2015. The right of withdrawal provides the Consumer with the possibility to terminate the contract if, after the delivery, he is not satisfied with the product. No required motivation or penalty fee is applicable. Art + Science International Ltd does welcome your feedback in order to improve our services.
If the Consumer applies his right of withdrawal in conformity to the legal conditions, Art + Science International Ltd will take care of the reimbursement of the amount actually paid for the product within fourteen (14) calendar days. The reimbursement will be carried out through the same payment method you used for the initial transaction, unless the consumer expressly agreed otherwise. No fee will be charged for the reimbursement.
Attention: Art + Science International Ltd does not reimburse any additional delivery costs, such as the cost endorsed if the consumer selects a delivery method that differs from the cheapest standard delivery method.
7.2 Exercising the Right of Withdrawal.
The consumer who wishes to invoke the right of withdrawal must communicate his decision explicitly and unambiguously, in a written statement. The communication must happen within fourteen (14) calendar days:
It is up to the consumer to prove that he can rely on his right. The following information must always be clearly communicated:
The Consumer must remand the products to Art + Science International Ltd as soon he has notified his decision to exercise his right of withdrawal, and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days of the communication. The return shipment can only be done by manner of an authorized carrier. In any case, the Consumer will bear all costs and risks of remand. Art + Science International Ltd may suspend the reimbursement until receipt of evidence by the Purchaser that the products have been returned.
The Purchaser is liable for any diminished value of the products resulting from the handling of the products beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the products. Art + Science International Ltd is entitled to charge the costs of the impairment in proportion to the repayment.
The Consumer has no right of withdrawal if the above conditions are not met. In that case, the goods will be returned to the Consumer at the expense and risk of the Consumer. Art + Science International Ltd undertakes to clearly communicate its motives to the Consumer.
Force majeure exists if Art + Science International Ltd is, wholly or partially, prevented to accomplish its obligations towards the other party by circumstances beyond its control. Art + Science International Ltd is in that case not obliged to fulfil its obligations. Art + Science International Ltd may suspend its obligations for the duration of the force majeure.
Art + Science International Ltd retains all intellectual property rights and all related rights with regard to the website and web shop. These intellectual property rights include copyrights, trademarks, design rights and/or other (intellectual property) rights, including technical and/or commercial know-‐how, methods and concepts, whether or not patentable. The Purchaser is not allowed to make use of any of our intellectual property rights and/or to make changes in the presentation of these rights as described in this article, unless this is necessary for private use of the product.
Since the details you give us are essential for the processing and delivery of orders, for billing and for the establishment of warranty contracts, failure to provide these details will result in the cancellation of your order. Communicating incorrect or false information is contrary to the present General Conditions of Sale. Purchaser’s personal data are exclusively processed in accordance with the applicable Privacy Policy, which can be consulted via our website.
All offers from, and agreements with, Art + Science International Ltd are exclusively governed by UK law.