GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE (GTCS)
These GTCS govern
sales concluded between Helco SA (Coco-Mat Switzerland) and its customers via
the website www.cocomat.ch or in-store. Any order implies full and
unconditional acceptance of these terms.
ORDERS The order
becomes final upon validation on the payment page. A confirmation is sent by
email. In the event of unavailability of an item, only the available part will
be delivered.
PRICES AND PAYMENT
TERMS Prices displayed on the website are indicative at the time of display.
The contractual price is the one indicated in the order confirmation email,
sent after the order has been validated.
Unless otherwise
stated, prices are expressed in Swiss francs (CHF), including VAT, and exclude
delivery, packaging, installation, or additional service fees, which are
specified in the order confirmation.
Full payment is a
prerequisite for the release of any goods.
In the event of
cancellation by the Buyer, Helco SA reserves the right to retain any deposit
paid. Any potential refund is at the sole discretion of Helco SA.
DELIVERY METHODS
The Buyer may choose one of the following delivery methods:
·
Click
& Collect: online order, secure payment, pickup at our Coco-Mat store in
Geneva.
·
Home
Delivery: online order, delivery to the address specified at the time of
ordering.
Product
availability is confirmed by email, which triggers the conclusion of the sales
contract. This confirmation may be partial depending on actual availability. In
such cases, only confirmed items will be delivered.
Delivery charges
are calculated for the entire order. Delivery may be made in several packages.
Delivery times and
dates are indicative unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Buyer is
responsible for ensuring that the delivery location is accessible. Any
discrepancy in quantity or visible damage must be reported immediately upon
receipt.
Goods remain the
property of Helco SA until full payment has been received. The Buyer must take
proper care of the goods until that time.
DELIVERY TIMES
·
In-stock
items: Orders for items available in stock are generally delivered within 7 to
12 business days in Switzerland.
·
Custom-made
or made-to-order products: Certain items, such as furniture or personalized
bedding, are made to order. The average delivery time for these products is 9
to 12 weeks, depending on the type of product and the time of year. These
delivery times are indicative and may be extended in exceptional circumstances
(production or transport delays, etc.).
A 50% deposit is
required for all custom product orders. Production begins only after receipt of
this deposit. The balance is due before delivery.
If a custom order
is cancelled after production has begun, Helco SA reserves the right to retain
the deposit paid, even if the product has not yet been delivered.
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
AND REFUND In accordance with Swiss law, no automatic right of withdrawal is
granted. However, Coco-Mat Switzerland grants its customers a 14-day period
from receipt of the products to exercise their right of return.
Applicable
conditions:
·
The
item must be unused, unwashed, in its original condition, and returned in its
original packaging with all accessories and tags.
·
Proof
of purchase (invoice or order confirmation) is required.
·
Returns
may be made in-store or by post.
Exceptions: The
following items cannot be returned or exchanged:
·
Pillows,
duvets, sheets, protectors (for hygiene reasons),
·
Personal
care products (cosmetics),
·
Discounted
or customized items,
·
Gift
cards.
Return shipping
costs are the responsibility of the Buyer, except in cases of incorrect or
defective products.
Refund: After
receipt and inspection of the returned product, a refund will be issued within
10 to 14 business days by bank transfer, excluding original handling and
shipping fees. In the event of non-compliant returns, the product may be
returned to the Buyer at their expense.
LEGAL WARRANTY In
accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations (Art. 197 et seq.), any defect
must be reported within 10 days. In the case of a major defect, you may request
repair, exchange, price reduction, or refund.
PAYMENT METHODS
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard issued by a Swiss bank), cash (in-store in
Geneva), or bank transfer. Helco SA may exclude certain payment methods.
DATA PROTECTION
Coco-Mat
Switzerland is committed to respecting the privacy of its customers. Personal
data collected via www.cocomat.ch or in-store is processed in accordance with
the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and, where applicable, the General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data collected:
·
Contact
information (name, address, email, phone),
·
Payment
information,
·
Order
details and purchase history,
·
Website
navigation and usage data.
Purposes:
·
Execution
of orders and contracts,
·
Customer
relationship management and after-sales service,
·
Personalization
of services,
·
Legal
obligations (accounting, tax),
·
Security
and fraud prevention.
Retention:
Order-related data is retained for 10 years in accordance with Swiss tax
legislation.
Sharing: Data is
shared only with trusted service providers (payment, delivery, hosting,
Shopify). These providers are contractually bound to confidentiality.
Individual rights:
Each customer may exercise their rights of access, rectification, deletion,
objection, or restriction of data processing by writing to: geneva@coco-mat.ch
Shopify, as the
provider of our website, is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
DISPUTES
Jurisdiction: Courts of the canton of Vaud. The client may also contact a
mediation platform or the Swiss Consumer Commission.
CONTACT For any
questions regarding our general terms and conditions, your orders, or the
exercise of your rights:
·
Helco
SA (Coco-Mat Switzerland)
·
Administrative
address: Chemin des Rosiers 3, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland
·
Store:
Quai Gustave-Ador 26, 1207 Geneva, Switzerland
·
Phone:
+41 22 736 33 75
·
Email:
geneva@coco-mat.ch
·
VAT
/ UID number: CHE-451.602.507
·
Website:
www.cocomat.ch
INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY All content is protected. Any reproduction or distribution without
permission is prohibited.
2.
TERMS
OF USE OF THE WEBSITE WWW.COCOMAT.CH
USE AND ACCESS
Access to the site is reserved for adults or authorized users. Any use for
illegal or unauthorized purposes is prohibited.
SITE INFORMATION
Content is provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee its
accuracy, timeliness, or completeness.
USER ACCOUNT The
user is responsible for the accuracy of the information provided and the
security of their login credentials. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel
orders.
THIRD-PARTY TOOLS
AND LINKS The site may contain tools or links to third-party services. We do
not guarantee their functionality and disclaim any responsibility.
COPYRIGHT All site
content (texts, images, logos, trademarks, etc.) is protected. Any use without
permission is prohibited.
PROHIBITED USES Any
fraudulent, abusive, defamatory, or harmful use that disrupts the proper
functioning of the site or endangers other users is prohibited.
LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY The site is provided "as is." Coco-Mat disclaims all
liability for damages resulting from its use or service interruption.
MODIFICATIONS We
reserve the right to modify the site, its content, or its terms of use at any
time.
ACCEPTANCE By using
this site, you accept these terms of use.
MODIFICATIONS TO
THE GENERAL TERMS Helco SA (Coco-Mat Switzerland) reserves the right to modify
or update these General Terms and Conditions of Sale at any time without
notice. The applicable terms are those in effect at the time of the order. It
is the client’s responsibility to regularly consult the GTCS available on the
website www.cocomat.ch.