TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
The owner of the online store biancatoots.com (hereinafter referred to as the Online Store) is Binaural OÜ (registry code: 17237539), located at Valdeku 100, Tallinn, Estonia. Email: studio@biancatoots.com.
1. VALIDITY OF CONTRACT OF SALE, PRODUCT AND PRICE INFORMATION
- These conditions of sale apply to all purchases of goods from the Online Store.
- Prices of products sold in the store are displayed in Euros (€) next to each item. Shipping fees are added at checkout depending on the purchaser’s location and chosen shipping method.
- Product descriptions and details are provided directly on the product page.
- The Online Store reserves the right to cancel a sales contract if, due to a technical error or system glitch, the displayed price was obviously incorrect and significantly below the item’s standard retail price (e.g., technical errors displaying prices near €0).
2. PLACING AN ORDER & PAYMENT
- Add the desired products to your basket. Fill in all required fields and select a shipping method to complete the order.
- Payments are processed securely via Maksekeskus AS. Binaural OÜ is the chief controller of personal data and transfers data necessary for payment execution to authorized processor Maksekeskus AS.
- Supported payment options include Baltic and Finnish bank links as well as Visa/MasterCard payments.
- Note: When paying via bank link, please click “Return to merchant” after completing payment to confirm the transaction.
- The sales contract enters into force once the amount payable is transferred to the bank account of Binaural OÜ.
- If an item cannot be delivered due to stock running out or processing issues, the purchaser will be notified as soon as possible and refunded in full (including shipping) no later than within 14 days.
3. SHIPMENT & DELIVERY
- Shipping Destinations: EU and EEA countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden). For deliveries outside the EU/EEA, please contact studio@biancatoots.com directly.
- Processing Times: All pieces are handcrafted in Tallinn.
* Ready-made pieces: Dispatched within 3–5 business days.
* Made-to-order & custom pieces: Production time is typically up to 2 weeks before dispatch. - In exceptional cases, the Online Store reserves the right to dispatch goods within up to 45 calendar days.
4. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL, RETURNS, AND EXCHANGES
Standard Sized & Stock Jewelry
In accordance with EU consumer protection law, private purchasers have 14 calendar days from delivery to withdraw from the contract without giving a reason.
- Notification: You must notify us in writing at studio@biancatoots.com within 14 days of delivery.
- Condition: Items must be returned unused, unworn, and in original packaging. If the item shows physical signs of wear, alteration, or damage, the Online Store reserves the right to deduct an amount corresponding to the loss in value.
- Shipping Costs: The purchaser bears the cost of return shipping unless the item delivered was incorrect or defective.
- Refunds: Upon receiving and inspecting the returned goods (or proof of tracked return dispatch), payments received (including standard initial shipping) will be refunded within 14 days.
Custom, Made-to-Order & Anatomical Pieces
In accordance with EU Directive 2011/83/EU and Section 53(4) of the Estonian Law of Obligations Act, the 14-day right of withdrawal does NOT apply to goods made to individual specifications or clearly personalized.
- Jewelry crafted to your specific anatomical measurements, custom ear impressions, or bespoke design requests cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded.
- Fit Adjustments: If you experience fit issues with a custom or anatomical piece, contact studio@biancatoots.com within 3 days of delivery. Where technically feasible, we offer resizing or adjustment options (additional labor or shipping fees may apply).
5. DEFECTIVE GOODS & LEGAL WARRANTY
- The Online Store is responsible for non-compliance or deficiencies present at the time of delivery that manifest within 2 years of delivery. Within the first year, it is presumed the defect existed at delivery unless proven otherwise.
- Exclusions: The warranty covers manufacturing and structural defects. It does not cover normal wear and tear, surface scratches, natural silver tarnish/oxidation, improper care, contact with chemicals, or accidental damage (bending, force, dropping).
- To report a defect, email studio@biancatoots.com within 2 months of discovering the issue.
- If responsible, the Online Store will repair or replace the item. If repair or replacement is impossible, a full refund will be issued. Complaints receive a response within 15 days.
6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- All complaints regarding the Online Store should be sent to studio@biancatoots.com.
- If a dispute cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, the purchaser may contact the Estonian Consumer Dispute Committee (Kauplemisvaidluste komisjon) or utilize the European Union Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform.