Complaints procedure

Online store www.dommsi.com

I. General provisions

1.1. This complaint procedure is issued in accordance with Act No. 40/1964 Coll. Civil Code, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the "Civil Code"), Act No. 250/2007 Coll. on Consumer Protection, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the "Consumer Protection Act"), Act No. 102/2014 Coll. on Consumer Protection in the Sale of Goods or Provision of Services Based on a Distance Contract or a Contract Concluded Outside the Seller's Business Premises, as amended, and Act No. 22/2004 Coll. on Electronic Commerce, as amended. And regulates the legal relationship between the Seller, which is:

1.2.The seller is the company 

Business name: Dominika Šimová
Place of business: 92401 Galanta, Železničiarska 1423/26, Slovak Republic

Registered in the Trade Register: Galanta District Office, Trade Register Number: 220-37783
ID: 54537720

VAT number: 1125317127

VAT ID: SK1125317127
Bank account: SK59 1100 0000 0029 4413 8786

The seller is a value added tax payer

(hereinafter also the “Seller” or “Merchant” ) and any person who is the Buyer of goods or services offered by the Seller on the Seller’s Website, and who acts in the position of a consumer within the meaning of the provisions of the General Terms and Conditions published on the Seller’s Website, these Complaints Procedures and the relevant laws defining a consumer, within the meaning of the applicable legislation of the Slovak Republic, in particular the following laws: Act No. 102/2014 Coll. on Consumer Protection in the Sale of Goods or Provision of Services Based on a Contract Concluded at a Distance or a Contract Concluded Outside the Seller’s Business Premises, as amended, Act No. 250/2007 Coll. on Consumer Protection, as amended, and Act No. 40/1964 Coll. on the Civil Code, as amended

1.3. The Seller's email and telephone contact is: 

Email: dommsirings@gmail.com

Phone number: +421904646507

1.4 The seller recommends that consumers exercise their rights under liability for defects in goods, goods or services (complaints) at the following address: Dominika Šimová, Nová doba 921/6, 92401 Galanta, Slovak Republic

1.5. This Complaints Procedure regulates the rights and obligations of the Buyer, who is a consumer, when exercising rights arising from defects in goods (goods) or services under a distance purchase contract concluded with the Seller through the Seller's online store.

1.6. The Buyer is any person (natural person or legal entity) who has concluded a purchase contract with the Seller, via the Seller's website or other means of distance communication.

1.7. A consumer is a Buyer who is a natural person and who, when concluding a purchase contract through the Seller's Website, is not acting within the scope of his business activity.

1.8. These Complaints Procedures govern the legal relations between Buyers who are consumers and the Seller. With the exception stated in point 4.12. of these Complaints Procedures (Seller's Declaration of the Warranty Period in the Event that the Buyer is not a Consumer).

1.9. Products (hereinafter also "Things" or "Products") are goods and services that are intended for sale and are also published on the Seller's Website. 

II. References

2.1. In addition to the general provisions of Act No. 40/1964 Coll., the Civil Code, as amended, the Seller's liability for defects in goods or services (as well as other legal relationships that may arise from the contractual relationship) with natural persons who, when concluding a purchase contract, are not acting within the scope of their business activity (consumers) are also subject to special regulations, in particular Act No. 102/2014 Coll. on consumer protection in the sale of goods or provision of services based on a contract concluded at a distance or a contract concluded outside the Seller's business premises and Act No. 250/2007 Coll. on consumer protection.

2.2. Legal relations arising from the exercise of rights from liability for defects between the Seller and the Buyer, who is a legal entity or a natural person, an entrepreneur acting within the scope of his business activity /persons who are not in the position of a consumer/ are governed by Act No. 513/1991 Coll. Commercial Code, as amended. With the exception stated in point 4.12. of these Complaints Procedures (Seller's Declaration on the Warranty Period in the Case Where the Buyer is Not a Consumer).

2.3. Pursuant to §3, paragraph 1, letter n), of Act No. 102/2014 Coll., the Seller informs the Consumer that there are no special relevant codes of conduct to which the Seller has committed to comply, whereby a code of conduct is understood to be an agreement or a set of rules that define the behavior of the Seller, who has committed to comply with this code of conduct in relation to one or more specific business practices or business sectors (if these are not stipulated by law or other legal regulation or measure of a public administration body), which the Seller has committed to comply with, and the manner in which the Consumer can become familiar with them or obtain their text.

III. Seller's liability for product defects (goods and services)

3.1. The seller is obliged to deliver the item (goods) or service in accordance with the concluded purchase contract, i.e. in the required quality, quantity and without defects (factual, legal).

3.2. The buyer is entitled to inspect the item or service being sold before taking delivery. 

IV. Warranty period

4.1. Warranty periods begin to run from the date of receipt of the item or service by the Buyer. If the purchased item is to be put into operation by an entrepreneur other than the seller, the warranty period begins to run from the date of putting the item into operation, provided that the Buyer ordered the putting into operation no later than three weeks after receipt of the item and provided the necessary cooperation for the performance of the service in a timely manner.

4.2. Unless the goods are perishable or used, the Seller is liable for defects that occur after the goods are taken over during the warranty period (warranty). The warranty period is 24 months. If the goods sold, their packaging or the instructions attached to them indicate a period of use, the warranty period shall not end before the expiry of this period. 

4.3. If the item is used, the Buyer and Seller may agree on a shorter warranty period, but not less than 12 months.

4.4. At the request of the Buyer, the Seller is obliged to provide a written guarantee (warranty letter). If the nature of the matter allows, it is sufficient to issue a proof of purchase instead of a warranty letter.

4.5. By a statement in the warranty certificate issued to the Buyer or in advertising, the Seller may provide a warranty exceeding the scope of the warranty provided for in this Act. The Seller shall specify the conditions and scope of this warranty in the warranty certificate.

4.6. Warranty periods begin to run from the time the item is taken over by the Buyer. If the purchased item is to be put into operation by an entrepreneur other than the Seller, the warranty period begins to run from the date the item is put into operation, provided that the Buyer ordered the putting into operation no later than three weeks after taking over the item and provided the necessary cooperation for the performance of the service in a timely manner.

4.7. If the item is exchanged for a new item, the warranty period will start again from the date of receipt of the new item.

4.8. If a part of a new item is replaced, where the nature of the item allows it. The warranty period for the said part will start again from the date of receipt of the new item. The same applies if a part of the item for which a warranty was provided is replaced.

4.9. Rights arising from liability for defects in items for which the warranty period applies shall lapse if they are not exercised within the warranty period.

4.10. The warranty period is extended by the period for which the goods were subject to a complaint. Rights arising from liability for defects in goods for which the warranty period applies shall lapse if they have not been exercised within the warranty period.

4.11. Pursuant to Section 429, paragraph 2 of Act No. 513/1991 Coll. Commercial Code, as amended, the Seller declares that in the case of the length of the warranty period in business relations between the Seller and the Buyer, who is not acting in the capacity of a consumer, the Seller assumes a warranty for the quality of goods and services for a period of 12 months. 

The warranty period begins to run in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, point 4.1 of these Complaints Procedures.

What does the claim cover / How to care for jewelry?

In the event of a manufacturing defect, we will cover all costs associated with the repair. The warranty does not cover defects caused by wear and tear or negligence, e.g. tears, fallen stones, deformation, damage to natural stones from chemicals and perfumes.

To ensure your jewelry lasts a long time, it is important to take proper care of it. In situations where there is a risk of scratching or other damage (e.g. swimming, gardening, contact sports, cooking, handling cosmetics or aggressive substances, lifting heavy objects, or sleeping), we recommend taking off your jewelry.

When not to wear jewelry:

The simplest rule is to put away your jewelry in situations where there is a high probability of damage or greater wear. So when is it better to take off your jewelry?

- before contact with chemicals that could damage the surface or change its color (for example, when cleaning)

- before performing rough manual or dirty work (this may include work in the garden, around the house, or when dealing with various construction modifications and repairs)

-before using cosmetics (pay particular attention to hairspray or perfumes and you should let creams and oils absorb for at least 10 minutes after application)

-before sports (the reason for greater wear can be, among other things, sweating!

-before bathing

-before going to bed

V. Procedure for exercising rights arising from liability for defects (Complaint)

5.1. The consumer may file a complaint at the address specified in point 1.4. of these Terms and Conditions. The consumer may also file a complaint at any of the Seller's establishments where complaints can be accepted with regard to the products sold or services provided, or at a designated person. When filing a complaint, the Seller recommends that the Buyer provide an invoice, warranty certificate, or other document proving the purchase of the complained product from the Seller. The Seller recommends that the Buyer describe the defect in the goods or service when filing a complaint. The Buyer may also file a complaint with the Seller through third parties.

5.1.1. The Seller recommends that the Buyer submit a complaint for the goods together with a detailed description of the defect in the goods and a document proving the purchase of the goods from the Seller (for example, proof of payment, invoice, warranty certificate), in order to speed up the complaint process.

5.1.2. In the event of a complaint, the Seller recommends sending the goods by registered mail. The Seller recommends not sending the goods by cash on delivery, which will not be accepted by the Seller. 

5.1.3. The Seller is obliged to issue a confirmation to the Consumer when making a complaint. If the complaint is made via means of distance communication, the Seller is obliged to deliver the confirmation of the complaint to the Consumer immediately; if it is not possible to deliver the confirmation immediately, it must be delivered without undue delay, but at the latest together with the document confirming the settlement of the complaint; the confirmation of the complaint does not have to be delivered if the Consumer has the opportunity to prove the claim in another way.

5.1.4. The seller is obliged to issue a written document confirming the settlement of the complaint no later than 30 days from the date of filing the complaint, but no later than together with the document confirming the settlement of the complaint, if the period for its settlement began to run from the date of receipt of the subject of the complaint by the seller.

5.1.5. Complaint settlement means the termination of the complaint procedure by handing over the repaired product, replacing the product, refunding the purchase price of the product, paying an appropriate discount on the price of the product, a written request to accept the performance or its justified rejection,

5.2. The handling of a complaint does not affect the consumer's right to compensation for damages under a special regulation.

5.3. The seller is obliged to determine the method of handling the complaint pursuant to Section 2 letter m) of Act No. 250/2007 Coll. as amended ( by handling the complaint is understood the termination of the complaint procedure by handing over the repaired product, replacing the product, refunding the purchase price of the product, paying an appropriate discount on the price of the product, a written request to take over the performance or its justified refusal ) immediately, in complex cases no later than 3 working days from the date of filing the complaint, in justified cases, especially if a complex technical assessment of the condition of the product or service is required, no later than 30 days from the date of filing the complaint. After determining the method of handling the complaint, the complaint is handled immediately, in justified cases the complaint may also be handled later; however, the handling of the complaint may not last longer than 30 days from the date of filing the complaint. If the seller takes over the subject of the complaint on a later date than the date of filing the complaint, the time limits for handling the complaint under this paragraph shall begin to run from the date of taking over the subject of the complaint by the seller; however, at the latest from the moment when the seller prevents or prevents the taking over of the subject of the complaint. After the time limit for handling the complaint has expired, the consumer has the right to withdraw from the contract or has the right to exchange the product (subject of the complaint) for a new product.

5.4. If the consumer has made a product complaint within the first 12 months of purchase, the Seller may dismiss the complaint only on the basis of a professional assessment; regardless of the result of the professional assessment, the consumer may not be required to pay the costs of the professional assessment or other costs related to the professional assessment. The Seller is obliged to provide the consumer with a copy of the professional assessment justifying the rejection of the complaint no later than 14 days from the date of settlement of the complaint. 

5.5. If the consumer has made a product complaint after 12 months from the date of purchase and the Seller has rejected it, the person who has handled the complaint is obliged to indicate in the complaint handling document to whom the consumer can send the product for expert assessment. If the product is sent to a designated person for expert assessment, the costs of the expert assessment, as well as all other related costs incurred in a reasonable manner, shall be borne by the Seller, regardless of the result of the expert assessment. If the consumer proves the Seller's liability for the defect through an expert assessment, he may file a complaint again; during the expert assessment, the warranty period does not expire. The Seller is obliged to reimburse the consumer within 14 days of the date of the re-filing of the complaint all costs incurred for the expert assessment, as well as all related costs incurred in a reasonable manner. A re-filed complaint cannot be rejected.

5.6. The consumer has the right to reimbursement of necessary costs (in particular, postage paid when sending the claimed goods) incurred in connection with the exercise of legitimate rights from liability for defects in goods and services. In the event of withdrawal from the contract due to a defect in the item or service, the consumer also has the right to reimbursement of the costs of this withdrawal.

5.7. Requirements for professional assessment pursuant to point 5.4 of this article: 

The expert assessment must include:

a) identification of the person carrying out the expert assessment,

b) precise identification of the product under assessment,

c) description of the condition of the product,

d) the result of the assessment,

e) the date of preparation of the expert assessment.

5.8. If the nature of the product allows it, the consumer shall hand over the product to the Seller (designated person) when filing a complaint. If the nature of the product does not allow the product to be delivered to the Seller (designated person), the consumer may, when filing a complaint, request the removal of the defect at the location where the product is located or agree with the Seller (designated person) on the method of transporting the product.

5.9. The period from the exercise of the right of liability for defects until the time when the Buyer was obliged to take over the item after the repair is completed is not included in the warranty period. The Seller is obliged to issue the Buyer a confirmation of when the right was exercised, as well as of the performance of the repair and its duration.

VI. Buyer's rights when exercising rights arising from liability for defects

6.1. If the defect is remediable, the Buyer has the right to have it remedied free of charge, in a timely and proper manner. The Seller is obliged to remedy the defect without undue delay.

6.2. Instead of removing the defect, the Buyer may request the replacement of the item, or if the defect concerns only a part of the item, the replacement of the part, if this does not incur unreasonable costs for the Seller considering the price of the goods or the severity of the defect.

6.3. The Seller may always replace a defective item with a perfect one instead of removing the defect, if this does not cause serious difficulties for the Buyer.

6.4. If the defect is irremovable and prevents the item from being used properly as if it were a defect-free item, the Buyer has the right to exchange the item or withdraw from the contract. The same rights apply to the Buyer if the defect is removable, but the Buyer cannot use the item properly due to the recurrence of the defect after repair or due to a large number of defects.

6.5. If there are other irremovable defects, the Buyer has the right to a reasonable discount on the price of the item.

VII. Final provisions

7.1. This Complaints Procedure forms an integral part of the General Terms and Conditions and the Principles and Instructions on the Protection of Personal Data of this Website. The documents – General Terms and Conditions and the Principles and Instructions on the Protection of Personal Data of this Website are published on the domain of the Seller's Website.

7.2. In the event of a change in the Complaints Procedure, the relationship between the Buyer and the Seller shall be governed by the Complaints Procedure valid and effective upon conclusion of the Purchase and Sales Agreement, until the moment of its termination.

7.3. This Complaints Procedure is valid and effective from the moment of its publication on the Seller's Website on 23.11.2023

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