General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTC)
The Blue Economy – www.theblueeconomy.org
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1. Purpose
These General Terms and Conditions of Sale govern the sales of physical and digital books (eBooks) offered on the website https://www.theblueeconomy.org by Blue Educations , hereinafter referred to as “the Seller”.
2. Products offered
• Physical books: printed works sent by mail.
• Digital books (eBooks): digital files in PDF, ePub, mobi or other format, downloadable after payment.
3. Order
Any order placed on the website implies full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. The ordering process includes:
• Product selection
• Shopping cart validation
• Providing contact details
• Secure online payment
• Order confirmation by email
4. Price
Prices are shown in euros including VAT. The Seller reserves the right to change its prices at any time, but products are invoiced based on the rates in effect at the time the order is validated.
5. Payment
Payment is made online via a secure module (credit card, Stripe, PayPal, etc.). The order is considered valid after payment confirmation.
6. Delivery
a) Physical books:
• Delivery time: between 3 and 10 working days depending on the destination.
• Delivery costs: indicated when placing the order.
• Delivery address: the one provided by the customer. The Seller cannot be held responsible for an error in entering the address.
b) Digital books:
• Immediate delivery via download link after payment. A confirmation email with a download link is also sent.
7. Right of withdrawal
a) Physical books:
In accordance with current legislation (Article L221-18 of the French Consumer Code), the customer has 14 days to exercise their right of withdrawal without having to provide a reason. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. The refund will be issued upon receipt of the returned product in perfect condition.
b) Digital books:
No right of withdrawal is possible once the download has been completed , in accordance with Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code (digital content supplied on an intangible medium whose execution has begun with the prior agreement of the consumer).
8. Intellectual Property
Books, whether physical or digital, are protected by copyright. Any reproduction, distribution or sharing without authorization is prohibited.
9. Responsibility
The Seller cannot be held responsible for the non-performance of the contract in the event of force majeure, disruption of the Internet network or error by the buyer in the ordering process (address, email, etc.).
10. Personal Data
The data collected during the ordering process is processed in accordance with our privacy policy . The customer has the right to access, rectify, and object to their data.
11. Disputes
These Terms and Conditions are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, an amicable solution will first be sought. Failing that, the competent courts will be those of the jurisdiction where Blue Educations' registered office is located, unless otherwise provided by law.