Terms and Conditions of Use and Sale – RAFFAELIEN STUDIO

1. Legal Information

RAFFAELIEN STUDIO
Rue des Grands-Prés 275
4032 Chênée – Belgium
Website: http://www.raffaelien.com
Email: raffaelienworld@gmail.com
VAT: BE 0755 387 302

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Belgian law. In the event of a dispute, the courts of the Liège region shall have jurisdiction, without prejudice to the consumer’s right to bring a claim before the courts of their country of residence within the European Union.

By using this website and placing an order, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. We may update them at any time without prior notice.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on the website—including text, visuals, images, graphics, videos, audio elements, design elements, and source code—is the exclusive property of RAFFAELIEN STUDIO.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit this content without prior written permission.

3. Limitation of Liability

RAFFAELIEN STUDIO cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the website, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
This limitation does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights.

4. Hosting and Payment Security

Our online store is hosted by Squarespace, which securely stores your data.
Payments made by credit card are encrypted through SSL technology and protected in accordance with PCI-DSS standards.
Your payment information is retained only for the time required to process your order.

5. Eligibility

By using this website, you confirm that you are of legal age according to the laws of your country of residence, or that you are acting with the consent of a legal guardian.

6. Order Acceptance

After you place an order, you will receive an email confirming receipt. This email does not constitute a binding contract.
RAFFAELIEN STUDIO reserves the right to cancel any order at any time, including in the following situations:

  • product out of stock,

  • payment failure,

  • suspicion of fraud,

  • suspected reseller activity,

  • or any other legitimate reason.

If the order is cancelled after payment, a full refund will be issued.

7. Pricing Policy

Prices displayed on the website:

  • are expressed in euros,

  • include Belgian VAT (21%) for deliveries within the EU,

  • may be modified at any time without prior notice.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any product or service on the website.

8. Product Presentation

We make every effort to present our products as accurately as possible.
However, colour and texture accuracy may vary depending on your device’s display settings.

We reserve the right to:

  • limit sales to specific regions or customer profiles,

  • limit quantities available for sale,

  • correct any errors in product descriptions, pricing, delivery costs or availability, even after an order has been submitted.

9. Product Availability

Products are offered while stocks last.
If an item becomes unavailable after you place an order:

  • you will be notified by email,

  • the order may be cancelled or rescheduled,

  • and a refund will be issued if applicable.

10. Delivery

10.1 Delivery Times and Methods

Delivery times depend on the destination and the carrier.
They are provided for reference only and delays do not automatically entitle you to compensation.

10.2 Shipping Costs

Shipping fees are displayed during the checkout process and vary based on destination, chosen shipping method, and package weight.

10.3 Incorrect or Incomplete Address

If delivery fails because the address provided is incorrect or incomplete:

  • reshipment may be possible at the customer’s expense,

  • no refund can be issued for failed deliveries resulting from incorrect address details.

10.4 Transfer of Risk

For customers within the European Union, the risk of loss or damage passes to you only when you physically receive the package.

11. Right of Withdrawal (14-Day Cooling-Off Period)

In accordance with EU regulations, you have 14 days from the date of delivery to exercise your right of withdrawal without providing any reason.

11.1 Exceptions

The right of withdrawal does not apply to:

  • customised or made-to-measure items,

  • sealed items that cannot be returned for hygiene reasons once opened,

  • digital content already downloaded or accessed.

11.2 Return Conditions

To exercise this right:

  • you must notify us by email at raffaelienworld@gmail.com,

  • items must be returned unused, unwashed, undamaged, and in their original packaging.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the return is due to an error on our part.

11.3 Refunds

Once we receive and inspect the returned item:

  • we will issue a refund within 14 days,

  • using the same payment method used for the original purchase (unless otherwise agreed).

12. Returns Outside the Withdrawal Period (Faulty or Incorrect Items)

If you receive:

  • a faulty item,

  • the wrong product,

  • or a damaged package,

you must contact us as soon as possible.
We will provide an appropriate solution: replacement, repair, or refund.

13. Legal Warranty of Conformity

All products benefit from the statutory legal warranty, including:

  • a 2-year legal conformity warranty for EU consumers,

  • coverage of defects rendering the product non-compliant or unsuitable for normal use.

This warranty does not cover:

  • normal wear and tear,

  • damage due to improper use,

  • unauthorised alterations or modifications.

14. Personal Data

Your personal data is processed according to our Privacy Policy, available on our website.
By placing an order, you agree to the processing conditions described in that policy.

15. Force Majeure

RAFFAELIEN STUDIO cannot be held liable for failure to fulfil its obligations when such failure results from a force majeure event, including but not limited to: natural disasters, pandemics, transport disruptions, strikes, or major logistical breakdowns.

16. Customer Service

For any questions regarding products, orders, delivery, returns, or technical issues, please contact:
📩 raffaelienworld@gmail.com