General terms and conditions
1. SCOPE
1.1. The goods offered on our online shop are available exclusively for customers with a delivery address in Switzerland or in the European Union.
1.2. These present General Terms and Conditions of Sale apply to all orders taken on the website www.kingcaviar.ch, as well as by telephone, email, SMS, WhatsApp and any other means of communication. When placing an order, all customers implicitly accept these General Terms and Conditions of Sale. Our customers may not cancel, change, or replace these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
2. VALIDITY
2.1. The sale agreement is concluded when GVAX SA has confirmed the order in writing (for example, by email for any order placed through our online shop).
An order confirmed by GVAX SA cannot be cancelled.
By placing an order, all customers confirm they are 18 or over and that the information they provide is valid.
2.2. Under Article 185 of the Swiss Code of Obligations, the items travel at the buyer’s risk, according to the principle that benefit and risk pass to the buyer upon conclusion of the contract. The purchaser has the obligation to verify the condition of the items received and undertakes responsibility for the conservation of the product.
2.3. This sale shall never give rise to another, uncontrolled transaction without the consent of GVAX SA.
2.4. The data we save provides evidence of the validity of the agreement and the transaction. GVAX SA reserves the right to cancel any order if the information provided by the buyer proves to be incorrect.
2.5. While placing orders, customers may print their order and the data entered. Customers can also open a customer account. In a customer account, customers can consult the details of their order after entering their personal access details. GVAX SA reserves the right to block customer accounts as it deems fit, without indicating the reasons.
3. THE PRODUCTS
3.1. Caviar, by its very nature, is an extremely perishable product. The ideal storage temperature is between -2°C and +2ºC.
Fresh products must be stored in a fridge without the isothermal packaging and dry products should be stored in a cool, dry place.
The product must be consumed within the limit of the date indicated on the packaging.
3.2. The sale of products containing alcohol (wines, spirits) to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited in Switzerland and the European Union. By placing an order through the online shop, the customers acknowledge these prescriptions and confirm they are authorised to proceed with the purchase.
3.3. The products appearing on the website are available within the limits of available stock. If any items are missing, GVAX SA undertakes to resend the products as soon as possible.
3.4. Validity of the offer: Offers on the site are valid as long as they are shown online. Photographs illustrating the products are not part of the contract and simply indicate the general appearance of the product.
4. PRICES
Our prices are in Swiss Francs or in EUR, including tax (current country of sale VAT).
All our offers are without obligation. GVAX SA reserves the right to modify prices at any time.
5. PAYMENT
5.1. Payment is made online, at the time of ordering, either :
– By bank card (Visa/Visa Electron, Mastercard, American Express). In this case, you will be redirected to the secure Payrexx AG Payment Services website, guaranteeing the confidentiality of the data transmitted (in particular, card number, expiry date, card security code on the back of the card) with protection and cryptology procedures. Dispatch can only take place after bank acceptance.
– By PayPal. PayPal is an online payment service which enables you to make payments at online shops securely, easily, quickly and without charge.
5.2. Delivered goods remain our property until complete payment of the purchase price.
6. DELIVERY AND TRANSFER OF RISK
6.1. GVAX SA undertakes to deliver throughout Switzerland and Europe, at the delivery date agreed between GVAX SA and the customer.
6.2. At the customer’s request, we are entitled to make partial deliveries. If, after the order has been confirmed, the goods cannot be delivered in whole or in part for any reasons that are not attributable to the seller, the customer has the right to a refund.
6.3. Our service is an obligation to dispatch; it is fulfilled when the goods are handed over for dispatch to the person responsible for the transport. After dispatch, the risk of accidental deterioration or loss shall pass to the customer. We are in no way liable for any fault on the part of the company providing the transport.
6.4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: fresh products will be delivered to you in isothermal packaging containing frozen cooling elements. In that way, we guarantee an unbroken cold chain to the delivery address. To ensure the chain remains unbroken, it is important that the goods are received personally. Otherwise we suggest providing another delivery address (e.g., work address).
6.5. Delivery contracts concluded with us are subject to Swiss law.
7. RIGHT TO CANCEL AND RETURNS
7.1. The right to cancel or returns do not apply to our products due to their perishable nature. We take the greatest care over your order. If, despite our care, you should have any complaint about our products after receiving your order, the requests will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
In any case, the buyer undertakes to inspect the goods immediately upon receipt to ensure they are complete and in good condition. Any complaints about quality and completeness must be sent to GVAX SA immediately and at the latest within 24 hours after delivery, otherwise delivery will be deemed accepted. If you have a complaint, please send a photograph of the product and the back label immediately by email.
7.2. GVAX SA cannot be held liable for any damage arising during transport or as the result of incorrect storage of the goods after reception by customers or their partners.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The parent company of King Caviar Genève, GVAX SA ultimately owns and operates this website. All the brands, names, titles, logos, images, designs, texts and other materials are governed by law and belong to GVAX SA.
Consulting, downloading or copying these pages does not imply the acquisition of rights (operating rights, intellectual property rights). Reproduction (in whole or in part), diffusion (electronic or by other means) modification or use of the website for public or commercial purposes are forbidden without prior written authorisation.
9. DATA PROTECTION
9.1. The collection and processing of the personal details of GVAX SA customers are explained in the data protection statement which may be consulted in our Privacy Policy available on our website.
9.2. Customers hereby consent to the backing up of the personal data they enter when using our website. This consent also applies to the backing up of the IP addresses transmitted during each use of the website. Customers also consent to the use of their personal data for the purposes of customising advertising and offering products online on the website. No personal data is transmitted to advertisers.
9.3. Finally, customers consent to the seller using their personal data for direct marketing purposes. Advertising communications to customers will be by email and post.
9.4. By accepting these terms and conditions, the customer confirms the accuracy of the information provided.
10. LIABILITY
GVAX SA and its subsidiaries cannot be held liable for any inconvenience or loss due to use of the Internet and its website, in particular, service breakdowns, hacking or the presence of software viruses.
Access to and use of the website cannot be guaranteed.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
The present terms and conditions are subject to Swiss law. Exclusive jurisdiction lies with the courts in Geneva [Canton of Geneva], subject to appeal to the Swiss federal court.
November 2021
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