General Terms and Conditions of Sale

Last update: 09 November 2024.

ARTICLE 1 - PURPOSE OF THE GCS

The purpose of our GSC is to set the conditions applicable to any purchase you may make via our website Soclabrick.fr (hereinafter the "Site"), whether you are a professional or a private individual. The acquisition of one of our products via our Site implies your unreserved acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Use).

You therefore declare that you accept these terms and conditions, that you are of legal age in the sense of the regulations in force and that you are not under any legal incapacity (curatorship, guardianship, psychopathy, etc.) so that your informed consent to the order and acceptance of the terms and conditions cannot be questioned.

We specify that we can proceed at any time and at our discretion to the update of the GTC; the version applicable to any sale remains nevertheless the version in force at the date of your order.

ARTICLE 2 - CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRODUCTS

LEGO® brand products (LEGO® is a registered trademark of The LEGO Group which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site). No partnership with the brand is made.

Soclabrick.fr presentation bases are original and handcrafted designs made in France by Soclabrick.fr. Each base is a creation made from computer drawings owned by Soclabrick, without direct affiliation with or endorsement by The LEGO Group.

The transparent stands are made of 3, 5 or 8 mm polymethyl methacrylate (known as PMMA or Altuglas© or Plexiglas©), cut using a CO2 laser, and in some cases bonded using a special solvent.

The metal bases are made of 2 mm steel, powder-coated in RAL9016 smooth matt.

ARTICLE 3 - WARNING

As small parts can be ingested, Soclabrick.fr bases are not suitable for children under 7 years old.

Never bend the bases. In the best of cases, a detachment can occur, in the worst of cases, a breakage of the material (which could lead to cuts). In case of detachment, the procedure to follow is indicated in the FAQ. In case of breakage, throw the base in the trash.

Soclabrick will not be held responsible in the event of breakage due to misuse or dropping.

Transparent wall stands must be screwed in by hand, not by machine, otherwise you risk splitting the material. There's no point in screwing hard.

On stands with interlocking parts, there may be some play and rattling when assembled. This is perfectly normal and will resolve itself with the weight of the vessel. The material has a variable thickness, and Soclabrick always checks the interlocking parts to ensure that they fit as snugly as possible.

ARTICLE 4 - PURCHASES

Any purchase of Products is subject to the Conditions applicable at the time of purchase.

When purchasing a Product:

it is your responsibility to read the complete list of items before committing to purchase them; and

placing an order may result in a legally binding contract for the purchase of the relevant Product, unless otherwise specified in these Terms.

You can either send your set list by email or Messenger, or define your requirements yourself in order to place an order. We reserve the right to change our prices or correct any pricing errors that may inadvertently occur at any time. These changes do not affect the price of Products you have previously purchased. A quote will be sent to you by return email/message specifying the total price including shipping costs. No VAT applicable. As long as the package is not shipped, it will be possible for you to modify your order. At the time of payment, you tacitly accept these Terms as legally binding.

The legally binding contract for the purchase of the Products is only concluded when we send you a price list by return mail / message or deliver the Products to you. We reserve the right not to accept your order. This does not apply in cases where we offer a payment method for your order and you have chosen it, if a payment process is initiated immediately after submission of your order (e.g. electronic money transfer, or instant bank transfer via PayPal, or other similar payment method). In this case, the legally binding agreement is concluded when you complete the payment process.

ARTICLE 5 - PRICING

The prices of the products are indicated in euros and are inclusive of all taxes, except for logistical costs or delivery. Being an auto-entrepreneur, in accordance with article 293 B of the General Tax Code, the VAT is not deductible.

We remain free to modify the prices at any time and at our sole discretion.

ARTICLE 6 - DELIVERY

We can deliver our products in France and Europe. Prices depend on the destination, weight and carrier chosen. Delivery times will depend on the destination.

We do not deliver to all countries for customs reasons; only European countries (and the United Kingdom by Ebay only.

The most commonly used carrier is Mondial Relay, and Colissimo for countries not served by the latter. Some countries can be delivered to a relay point, others directly to your home. Delivery costs will be calculated as accurately as possible (purchase cost + tax) in this configuration:

- France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy : MONDIAL RELAY with delivery to a relay point. I will send you a link with your quote to show me the nearest relay point. Once the parcel has arrived on site, you will receive an email and/or SMS from the carrier advising you of the availability of the parcel for a period of several days (variable depending on the country). Taken over by Hermès or InPost, depending on the country.

- Austria: MONDIAL RELAY with home delivery. Taken over by Hermès or InPost, depending on the country.

- Other European countries: COLISSIMO with home delivery. Taken over by Hermès or InPost, depending on the country.

- Switzerland: delivery to a relay point in France, Germany, Italy or to a physical address in Austria. No direct delivery in Switzerland.

In case of loss of the parcel by the transport company, Soclabrick cannot be held responsible for the non-delivery of the parcel, and will not be able to offer you a refund. If you wish to insure your parcel, you will have to specify it at the time of the order so that this option is quoted and taken into account. If your order is already in production, this option can be activated as long as your package has not left our premises, subject to an additional payment.

ARTICLE 7 - WARRANTY

If the Product is affected by a hidden defect, you are entitled to act on the basis of the guarantee provided for in Articles 1641 et seq. of the French Civil Code for a period of two years from the discovery of the defect. A hidden defect implies that it makes the Product unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, or that it hinders its use in such a way that you would not have purchased it or would have given a lower price for it if you had been aware of the defect. This also implies that you did not know that the defect existed at the time you purchased the Product. All our products benefit from the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee of hidden defects, provided for by articles 1641 and following of the Civil Code. In case of non-conformity of a product sold, it can be returned, exchanged or refunded (see: refund and return policy).

As a consumer, you benefit from the legal guarantee of conformity under the conditions of Article L. 217-4 and following of the Consumer Code. The legal guarantee protects the consumer when he/she buys a product that does not conform to its description, or that is not suitable for the use normally intended, due to defects in conformity at the time of delivery.

Except as expressly provided in these Terms and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we expressly disclaim any other warranties or conditions, whether oral or written, including, but not limited to, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, results, performance, freedom from error or interruption of performance, title, non-infringement, quality, quality of information, quiet enjoyment, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose (even if we have been advised of such purpose), as well as any representations, warranties, express or implied, or other terms arising from course of performance, course of dealing or usage of trade.

SECTION 8 - REFUND AND RETURN POLICY

To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must notify us of your decision by registered mail to the following address Fabien Lacroix - Soclabrick, 16 rue des Tahons 54136 BOUXIÈRES-AUX-DAMES (France) or by e-mail at contact@soclabrick.fr within 14 days of delivery. The product(s) must be returned in the state in which you received them with all the elements (accessories, packaging, instructions...). The display stands must be duly protected and free of defects (breakage, cracks, scratches). Without these conditions, no refund will be made. The shipping costs will be charged to the buyer.

Exception made-to-measure products (not included in the catalogue) cannot be returned or reimbursed. This is due to the personalised nature of the product, which means that it cannot be resold.

Additional charges may apply in certain cases (particularly for international calls).

ARTICLE 9 - EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY FOR THE USE OF THE SITE AND THE SERVICES

The Services, Our intellectual property and all materials, information and content provided in connection therewith that are made available to any user free of charge are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and any warranty regarding the security, reliability, timeliness, accuracy or performance of Our Services, except for any malicious non-disclosure of defects. We do not warrant that our free Services will be provided without interruption or error, or that they will meet your needs. Access to the Services and the Site may be suspended or limited due to repairs, maintenance or upgrades. This does not affect the warranty of the Products you have purchased from us as set forth in the "Product Warranty" section above.

SECTION 10 - INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold us harmless from and against any and all actual or alleged claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Site and Services in violation of these Terms, including in particular any use that violates the limitations and requirements set forth in these Terms, except to the extent such circumstances are not caused by your fault.

SECTION 11 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Soclabrick cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect damage, material or immaterial, resulting from the use or impossibility of use of its products. Soclabrick's liability is limited to the total amount paid by the customer for the order concerned.

The products offered by Soclabrick comply with current French legislation. However, Soclabrick cannot be held responsible for damage caused by misuse of the products or any other external event, including force majeure.

Force majeure is defined as any external, unforeseeable and irresistible event making the performance of contractual obligations impossible, as defined by article 1218 of the French Civil Code. This includes, but is not limited to, natural disasters, strikes, armed conflicts, pandemics, riots, or any other circumstance beyond the reasonable control of Soclabrick.

In such circumstances, Soclabrick undertakes to inform its customers as soon as possible and to take all reasonable measures to minimise the effects of force majeure.

ARTICLE 12 - MODIFICATION OF THE CONDITIONS OR THE SERVICES

We reserve the right to modify these Terms whenever necessary, at our sole discretion. You should therefore consult them regularly. An update date is indicated at the top of the page.

We may modify the Services, discontinue providing the Services or any feature of the Services we offer, or create limitations on the Services. We may terminate or suspend access to the Services permanently or temporarily for any reason, without liability. We will give you sufficient notice if it is practicable in the circumstances and we will reasonably consider your legitimate interests in taking such action.

SECTION 13 - APPLICABLE LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, excluding its conflict of laws rules.

If you wish to bring to our attention any matter, claim or question regarding our site, please contact us: contact@soclabrick.fr

If, after having contacted us, you feel that the problem is not resolved, you have the right to resort to the consumer mediation procedure in case of dispute, in accordance with articles L.611-1 and following of the Consumer Code. To submit your request to the consumer mediator, fill out the online dispute resolution form available by clicking HERE.

ARTICLE 14 - MISCELLANEOUS

No waiver of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach or default.

The section titles used in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal effect.

Unless otherwise specified, if any part of these Terms is determined to be illegal or unenforceable for any reason, it is agreed that such part of these Terms will be severed and the remaining terms of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

By accepting the Terms, you agree not to challenge the evidentiary value of documents exchanged via the Site, based on their electronic nature. The computerized registers are considered as proof of the communications, orders and payments made between us.

Your acceptance of the Terms is considered as proof agreement, in the sense of article 1368 of the Civil Code.

You may not assign your agreement with us under these Terms, or your rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior written or oral agreements between you and us regarding the Services and the sale of the Products.

The provisions of these Terms, which by their nature are intended to survive any action by us, will survive, including, but not limited to, the provisions relating to indemnities, waivers, disclaimers, limitations of liability and this Section "Divers".

In case of misunderstanding or mistranslation, please contact me at contact@soclabrick.fr