JKC Trading B.V., trading as ChronoPad
For the delivery of goods
Version 1.0, May 2026
1. Definitions
- Consumer: a natural person who is not acting for purposes related to their trade, business, craft, or profession.
- Business buyer: a legal entity or natural person acting for purposes related to its trade, business, craft, or professional activities.
- Customer: the Consumer or Business Buyer with whom the Supplier enters into or intends to enter into an agreement, to whom the Supplier makes an offer, or to whom the Supplier delivers the goods.
- Supplier: the legal entity or natural person that offers products, (access to) digital content, and/or services to consumers at a distance.
2. Identity of the Supplier
Name Supplier: JKC Trading B.V.
Trade name: ChronoPad
Business address and visiting address: Philitelaan 57, 5617 AK Eindhoven, Nederland
Returns should be sent to: Philitelaan 57, 5617 AK Eindhoven, Nederland
Contact details: info@chronopad.jkc-dev.nl
Chamber of Commerce number: 99729504
3. Applicability
- These general terms and conditions apply to all offers and to any agreements entered into or to be entered into between the Customer and the Supplier, being JKC Trading B.V.
- Any deviations from these general terms and conditions are only legally valid if they have been agreed in writing.
- Unless expressly stated otherwise, the term ‘in writing’ in these terms and conditions shall also be understood to mean: by e-mail.
- In the event of a consumer sale, should one or more provisions of these general terms and conditions conflict with applicable mandatory EU consumer law, the mandatory EU consumer law shall prevail.
4. Offer and conclusion of the agreement
- All offers made by the Supplier are subject to change without notice, unless otherwise specified in writing.
- The agreement is concluded when the Supplier confirms the order in writing or electronically, or when the performance of the agreement commences.
- The Supplier reserves the right to refuse an order without giving reasons or to impose further conditions on it.
- The Customer may not hold the Supplier to an offer if the Customer knows or ought reasonably to have realized that the offer made by the Supplier contains an obvious (qualitative or quantitative) error or clerical mistake.
- In the event the agreement is concluded electronically, the Supplier shall take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and shall ensure a secure web environment. In the event the Customer is able to make electronic payments, the Supplier shall take appropriate security measures to this end.
- Offers do not automatically apply to future and/or repeat orders.
- Verbal commitments or agreements made by or with the Supplier (or its staff) shall not be binding on the Supplier until and to the extent that the Supplier has confirmed them in writing through an authorized representative.
5. Consumers’ right of withdrawal
- In the event Consumers wishes to exercise their right of withdrawal, they must notify the Supplier within 14 calendar days by email or by any other unambiguous means.
- The Consumer must return the goods with all accessories supplied, in its original condition and packaging where reasonably possible, sealed, and in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the Supplier.
- The right of withdrawal does not apply to goods manufactured to the Consumer’s specifications or which are clearly intended for a specific person (custom-made goods). This includes, in any event, goods for which the Consumer has specified dimensions, colors, text, images or other personal characteristics at the time of ordering that determine the production
- Before the Consumer places an order for custom-made goods, the Consumer is expressly and prior informed by the Supplier that the right of withdrawal does not apply to that order. By placing the order, the Consumer confirms that they have taken note of and have agreed to the lapse of the right of withdrawal for custom-made goods.
- The risk and the burden of proof regarding the correct and timely exercise of the right of withdrawal is with the Customer.
- The Consumer shall bear the direct costs of returning the goods, unless otherwise stated or agreed.
- The right of withdrawal described in this article applies exclusively to the Consumer. Customers who are Business buyers cannot exercise their right of withdrawal.
6. Delivery and performance
- The Supplier’s delivery times are indicative and do not constitute strict deadlines. Consequently, any delay in delivery shall not entitle the Customer to terminate the agreement or claim compensation on any grounds whatsoever.
- The manner in which the goods are packaged shall be determined by the Supplier.
- Delivery shall be on an Ex Works (EXW) basis (ICC Incoterms 2020), unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. The goods shall be delivered by the Supplier to, or dispatched for delivery to, the agreed location or locations in the manner specified in the order or subsequently agreed in writing.
- If, for any reason, the Customer is unable to take delivery of the goods at the agreed time and they are ready for delivery, the Supplier shall, subject to the availability of storage space, store the goods at the Customer’s request. The storage of the goods is at the Customer’s expense and risk.
- In the circumstances referred to in the preceding paragraph, the Customer is obliged to reimburse the Supplier for storage costs in accordance with the Supplier’s standard rates or, in the absence thereof, in accordance with the standard rates applicable in the industry, from the time the goods are ready for dispatch or, if later, from the delivery date agreed in the agreement.
- Returns are not permitted for non-consumer purchases, unless the Supplier has given prior written consent for the specific return in question.
7. Price and payment
- The prices quoted by the Supplier are in euros. For Consumers, the prices quoted include VAT; for Business buyers, the prices are exclusive of VAT, unless otherwise stated.
- Payment must be made within 14 calendar days of the conclusion of the agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Supplier is entitled to suspend performance until full payment has been received.
- In the event the Supplier has reasonable grounds to doubt the Customer’s ability to pay, the Supplier is entitled to postpone delivery of the goods until the Customer has provided security for payment. The Customer shall be liable for any loss suffered by the Supplier as a result of this delay in delivery.
- In the event the Consumer fails to meet their payment obligation(s) on time, and after the Supplier has notified them of the late payment and granted them a period of 14 calendar days, commencing on the day following receipt of the reminder, to fulfil their payment obligations, and, if payment is not made within this 14-calendar-day period, the Consumer shall owe statutory interest on the outstanding amount.
- In the event the Business buyer fails to meet its payment obligation(s) on time, the Business buyer shall, without the need for further notice of default, be in default by operation of law and shall owe statutory commercial interest on the outstanding amount as referred to in Section 6:119a of the Dutch Civil Code.
- In the event of late payment, all costs incurred by the Supplier in recovering the debt, whether through legal proceedings or otherwise, shall be borne by the Customer. These extrajudicial debt collection costs are calculated in accordance with the scale set out in the Decree on Compensation for Extrajudicial Debt Collection Costs, pursuant to Section 6:96(5) of the Dutch Civil Code.
- The Business buyer must submit any complaints regarding an invoice to the Supplier in writing within the applicable payment period, failing which the relevant rights will lapse.
- The Business buyer shall not be entitled to suspend its payment obligation, nor to set off any claim against the Supplier against the amount it owes the Supplier.
8. Complaints procedure for Business buyers
- The Business buyer is obliged to inspect the goods delivered immediately upon receipt and to check that they comply with the agreement.
- Complaints from the Business buyer regarding the goods delivered must be submitted to the Supplier in writing, stating the reasons, within 14 calendar days; failing this, any claim based thereon shall lapse.
9. Warranty
- The Supplier guarantees that the goods sold comply with the terms of the agreement, that they will function without fault, and that they are fit for normal use for a period of 90 calendar days.
- Defects resulting from improper use or from other incidents or factors attributable to the Customer or for which the Customer bears the risk shall not be covered by this warranty.
- This warranty covers – at the Supplier’s sole discretion – only repair, replacement or reimbursement by or on behalf of the Supplier. The warranty does not include any right to damages or compensation for other claims or losses. Article 10 of these general terms and conditions also applies to these warranty obligations.
- The Customer may no longer rely on a defect in the performance if they have not notified the Supplier in writing within 14 calendar days of discovering the defect or of the date on which they should reasonably have discovered it.
10. Liability and indemnity
- Any liability on the part of the Supplier towards the Customer, on whatever grounds, shall be limited to the amount invoiced by the Supplier to the Customer in the six months preceding the date on which the liability arose, subject to a maximum total order value of € 500 (five hundred euros) per calendar year.
- Any liability for indirect damage is expressly excluded, including consequential damage, damage resulting from delay, loss of profit, lost savings, third-party fines, damage to reputation, loss of data, damage caused by hacked applications or (computer) systems, and damage resulting from business interruption and customer loss.
- Compensation based on the warranty obligations is also subject to the restrictions set out in paragraphs 1 and 2.
- The Customer shall indemnify the Supplier against all claims and other demands from third parties and any resulting damage arising from a breach by the Customer of this agreement or any other act or omission on the part of the Customer, without prejudice to the provisions of the preceding paragraphs.
- The Supplier is entitled to accept, on behalf of the Customer, any limitations of liability imposed by third parties engaged by the Supplier in connection with the agreement.
- The Customer must notify the Supplier in writing without delay, but no later than 14 calendar days after the claim arises or after the Customer should reasonably have been aware of (the existence of) the claim.
- The Supplier shall not be exempt from liability for damage resulting from willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Supplier or its managerial staff.
- Without prejudice to the foregoing, the rules on product liability apply in the case of consumer purchases.
11. Force majeure
- In addition to the provisions of Article 6:75 of the Dutch Civil Code, a failure by the Supplier to fulfil any obligation towards the Customer shall not be attributable to the Supplier in the event of a circumstance beyond the Supplier’s control, which wholly or partially prevents the fulfilment of its obligations towards the Customer or as a result of which the fulfilment of its obligations cannot reasonably be expected of the Supplier. Such circumstances include wars, acts of war, civil unrest, revolution, fire, terrorist attacks, pandemics or epidemics, government intervention, government sanctions, weather conditions, natural disasters, floods, power cuts, internet outages, telecommunications failures, disruptions to electronic messaging, data communication failures, technical faults, computer viruses, hacked applications or (computer) systems, cyber attacks, strikes, work stoppages and in the event that any of the foregoing occurs at a supplier or subcontractor or engaged third parties.
- In the event a situation as referred to in Article 11.1 arises as a result of which the Supplier is unable to fulfil its obligations towards the Customer, those obligations shall be suspended for as long as the Supplier is unable to fulfil its obligations. If the situation referred to in the previous sentence has lasted for 30 calendar days, the Supplier shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement in whole or in part in writing. If the situation has lasted for more than 90 calendar days, the Customer shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement in whole or in part. In that case, the Supplier shall not be liable for any compensation, even if the Supplier derives any benefit as a result of the force majeure situation.
12. Intellectual property rights
- All intellectual property rights in respect of the goods remain with the Supplier, even if the Supplier has manufactured, developed or created the goods in accordance with the Customer’s specifications or instructions.
- Under no circumstances shall the supply of goods entail any (implied) transfer of intellectual property rights relating to the goods supplied to the Customer. The Customer is not permitted to copy or reproduce the goods, in whole or in part, without the Supplier’s prior written consent.
- The Customer shall indemnify the Supplier against any claim by third parties relating to an infringement of an intellectual property right that may arise from the Customer’s specifications or instructions. In such a case, the Supplier shall be entitled to suspend the production and/or delivery of the goods in question with immediate effect. The Customer shall be obliged to compensate the Supplier for all resulting damage and costs, including any legal costs. In the event the Customer breaches the above paragraphs of this article, the Customer shall, regardless of whether the breach is attributable to the Customer and without prior notice of default or legal proceedings, forfeit to the Supplier a penalty of € 10,000 (ten thousand euros) for each breach, as well as an amount of € 1,000 (one thousand euros) for each day or part thereof that the breach continues, without any requirement for actual damage to have occurred and without prejudice to the Supplier’s other rights, including its right to claim damages in addition to the penalty if the damage is greater.
13. Termination (‘opzegging’) and dissolution (‘ontbinding’)
- The Customer may not terminate an agreement for the one-off supply of goods before its expiry. Termination is only possible to the extent provided for by law.
- The Supplier is entitled to dissolute the agreement in whole or in part with immediate effect, without the need for court intervention or formal notice of default, if:
a. The Customer fails to meet a payment obligation, fails to meet it on time or fails to meet it in full and, where applicable, fails to meet it within the period specified by the Supplier;
b. In the event the Customer applies for a suspension of payments, is declared bankrupt, or is subject to statutory debt restructuring; - The Customer fails to fulfil its obligations under the agreement in any other way and has not remedied this failure within fourteen (14) days of receiving a written notice to that effect from the Supplier.
- In the event of dissolution by the Supplier pursuant to this article, the Customer shall not be entitled to a refund of any payments already made, unless the termination relates to a service that has not yet been performed by the Supplier.
14. Expiry and transfer
- All claims by the Customer against the Supplier, whether arising from a breach of contract, whether arising from a tort, or on any other grounds, shall lapse as soon as a period of one year has elapsed from the date on which the Customer became aware, or could reasonably have become aware, of the existence of such claims and the Customer has not brought legal proceedings in respect of those claims within that period of one year.
- The Customer’s rights under this agreement may not be transferred without the Supplier’s prior written consent. This provision shall be deemed a clause having the effect of a provision under property law as referred to in Section 3:83 paragraph 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.
15. Partial enforceability and amendment
- The Supplier is entitled to amend these general terms and conditions. In such cases, the Supplier shall notify the Customer of the amendments in good time. The amended general terms and conditions shall apply from the date on which the amendment comes into effect.
- In the event any provision of these general terms and conditions is or becomes unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The parties undertake to replace the unenforceable provision with a provision that is enforceable and that deviates as little as possible from the unenforceable provision in terms of content and purpose.
16. Applicable law and Dispute resolution
- The legal relationship between the Supplier and the Customer shall be governed exclusively by Dutch law. The applicability of the Vienna Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is excluded.
- Disputes shall be brought before the court in the Supplier’s place of business. Disputes in which the Customer is a Consumer shall be brought before the court in the Consumer’s place of residence.