Terms of Use
SIA LATVIAN SAUNA RITUAL, registration no. 40203603401, Čiekurkalns 6.šķērslīnija 4, hereinafter referred to as the online store, provides the content available on the website and supplies goods/services in accordance with the Terms of Use set out below.
1. General Provisions
If a consumer purchases goods/services through the website, such an agreement is considered a Distance Contract and is subject to the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia governing distance contracts, including but not limited to the Consumer Rights Protection Law of the Republic of Latvia, the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations on Distance Contracts, and others.
2. Purchases
The prices and specifications of the products sold in the online store are indicated next to the respective products.
To place an order, add the desired products to your shopping cart. Fill in all the required fields and choose the most suitable delivery method. The total order cost including delivery will then be displayed on the screen. Complete the purchase by making the payment.
3. Payment Terms
The settlement currency on the website is Euro (EUR). Purchases can be paid for using the following payment methods provided by the payment platform makecommerce.lv, operated by Maksekeskus AS:
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Latvian internet banking payments: Swedbank, SEB, Citadele, Luminor
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Estonian internet banking payments: Swedbank, SEB, Luminor
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Lithuanian internet banking payments: Swedbank, SEB, Luminor
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Finnish internet banking payments: Aktia, Ålandsbanken, Danske, Handelsbanken, Nordea, Oma Säästöpankki, Pohjola, POP Pankki, S-Pankki, Säästöpankki
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Visa/Mastercard card payments
NB! When using internet banking as the payment method, please confirm the order and click the “Return to merchant” button.
The personal data required to process payments are transferred to the licensed payment institution Maksekeskus AS.
The contract enters into force upon successful payment to the online store’s bank account. If, for any reason, it is not possible to fulfill the order, the Buyer will be informed and the paid amount will be refunded as soon as possible, but no later than within 14 days after receiving the notification.
4. Delivery Terms
Goods are delivered worldwide for an additional fee. Purchased goods are delivered using parcel machine delivery partners, courier services, in-store pickup, or other available options.
All duties and taxes payable to receive the shipment at the delivery destination must be covered by the Buyer.
Delivery costs are displayed before the order is confirmed. Purchased goods are delivered to the address specified by the Buyer within 14 business days.
In exceptional cases, we reserve the right to deliver the goods within up to 45 calendar days, in which case the customer will be informed accordingly.
5. Right of Withdrawal
The Buyer has the right to withdraw from the product within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt. (Depending on the nature of the product, the Buyer may not have mandatory withdrawal rights; in such cases, the reason must be clearly indicated and explained). The right of withdrawal does not apply if the Buyer is a legal entity.
To exercise the 14-day right of withdrawal, the goods may only be used for their intended purpose, and the consumer is responsible for maintaining the quality and safety of the goods during the withdrawal period. If the goods are used inappropriately or damaged, handled negligently, not used according to instructions, if the original packaging is lost, or if the packaging is significantly damaged, the online store has the right to reduce the refundable amount in proportion to the reduction of the product’s value.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, you must submit a withdrawal form and send it to the email address latviansaunaritual@gmail.com within 14 days of receiving the goods.
The Buyer bears the cost of returning the goods, except in cases where the reason for return is that the product does not comply with the order (e.g., incorrect or defective product).
The Buyer is obliged to return the goods to the Seller without delay and no later than 14 days after sending the withdrawal form to the online store. After receiving the returned goods, the online store will immediately, but no later than within 14 days, refund all payments received from the Buyer based on the Distance Contract.
The Seller has the right to withhold the refund until the goods are received back from the Buyer or until proof of their return has been provided. If the Buyer has chosen a delivery method other than the cheapest option offered by the online store, the online store is not obliged to compensate for the additional shipping costs.
The online store is not responsible for delays, failure, or improper performance of obligations due to circumstances and obstacles beyond the reasonable control of the online store.
The online store reserves the right to refuse to sell goods and request the return of products from the Buyer if the price indicated in the online store is significantly lower than its market price due to an error.
6. Consumer Rights Regarding Non-Conforming Goods
The online store is responsible for any non-conformity of the goods sold to the Buyer with the terms of the contract or defects that occur within 6 months from the date of delivery to the client, or that existed at the time of delivery, unless such assumption is inconsistent with the nature of the item or the defect.
The Buyer must inform the Seller of the non-conformity of the goods immediately, within 2 months after its discovery, i.e., by submitting a complaint. A complaint may be submitted by contacting the online store by email at latviansaunaritual@gmail.com or by phone at +371 28258008.
The online store is not responsible for defects that arise after the goods have been delivered to the Buyer. If the purchased goods have defects for which the Seller is responsible, the Buyer has the right to request the elimination of the defects or the exchange of the goods for new ones free of charge.
If the goods cannot be repaired or replaced, the Seller will refund the Buyer all payments provided for in the Distance Contract. The Seller will provide a written response to the consumer’s complaint within 15 days.
7. Processing of Buyer’s Personal Data
The online store processes only those personal data provided by the Buyer when placing an order, such as name, surname, email address, etc.
The online store transfers personal data to the delivery service provider(s) in order to ensure the delivery of goods.
If you have explicitly agreed to receive our marketing communications, including newsletters, we may occasionally contact you by sending information about our services and the latest offers. For this purpose, we may process your email address provided when signing up for marketing communication.
The Buyer has the right to unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by notifying us via email at latviansaunaritual@gmail.com.
8. Dispute Resolution
For matters not covered in these Terms and Conditions, the Buyer and the Seller undertake to comply with the laws and regulations in force in the Republic of Latvia.
All disputes arising between the Seller and the Buyer shall be resolved through mutual negotiations or correspondence. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations or correspondence, the Parties will resolve the dispute in the courts of the Republic of Latvia in accordance with Latvian legislation.
Disputes between the Buyer (consumer) and the Seller may also be submitted for resolution to the Consumer Rights Protection Centre or to the courts of the Republic of Latvia.
The Buyer also has the right to apply to the European Union dispute resolution bodies.