General

ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:

Cooling-off period: the period within which the consumer can exercise his right of withdrawal;

Consumer: the natural person who is not acting in the exercise of a profession or business and enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur;

Day: calendar day;

Duration transaction: a distance agreement relating to a series of products

and/or services, the delivery and/or purchase obligation of which is spread over time;

Durable medium: any means that enables the consumer or entrepreneur to store information addressed to him personally in a way that allows future consultation and unaltered reproduction of the stored information.

Right of withdrawal: the possibility for the consumer to withdraw from the distance contract within the cooling-off period;

Entrepreneur: the natural or legal person who offers products and/or services to consumers at a distance;

Distance contract: an agreement in which, in the context of a system organized by the entrepreneur for the distance sale of products and/or services, up to and including the conclusion of the agreement, exclusive use is made of one or more techniques for distance communication;

Technique for distance communication: means that can be used to conclude an agreement, without the consumer and entrepreneur having come together in the same room at the same time.

General Terms and Conditions: the present General Terms and Conditions of the entrepreneur.

ARTICLE 2 – IDENTITY OF THE ENTREPRENEUR

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Company Name: Ascend One

Company number: 77726326

Email Address: info@living-houses.com

Registered Address: RM A29/F,

Prince Industrial Building

706 Prince Edward Road East KL

Hong Kong

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ARTICLE 3 – APPLICABILITY

These general terms and conditions apply to any offer made by the entrepreneur and to

any distance contract and orders concluded between entrepreneur and consumer.

Before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions will be made available to the consumer. If this is not reasonably possible, it will be indicated before the distance agreement is concluded that the general terms and conditions can be viewed at the entrepreneur and that they will be sent free of charge as soon as possible at the request of the consumer.

If the distance contract is concluded electronically, in derogation from the previous paragraph and before the distance contract is concluded, the text of these general terms and conditions may be made available to the consumer electronically in such a way that it can be easily stored by the consumer on a durable data carrier. If this is not reasonably possible, it will be indicated before the distance agreement is concluded where the general terms and conditions can be accessed electronically and that they will be sent by electronic means or otherwise free of charge at the request of the consumer.

In the event that specific product or service terms and conditions apply in addition to these general terms and conditions, the second and third paragraphs apply mutatis mutandis and the consumer can always invoke the applicable provision that is most favorable to him in the event of conflicting general terms and conditions.

If one or more provisions in these general terms and conditions are at any time wholly or partially null and void or are annulled, the agreement and these terms and conditions will remain in force for the rest and the relevant provision will be replaced immediately by mutual agreement by a provision that approximates the purport of the original as much as possible.

Situations that are not regulated in these general terms and conditions must be assessed 'according to the spirit' of these general terms and conditions.

Ambiguities about the interpretation or content of one or more provisions of our terms and conditions must be interpreted 'in the spirit' of these general terms and conditions.

ARTICLE 4 – THE OFFER

If an offer has a limited period of validity or is subject to conditions, this will be explicitly stated in the offer.

The offer is without obligation. The entrepreneur is entitled to change and adjust the offer.

The offer contains a complete and accurate description of the products offered

and/or services. The description is sufficiently detailed to allow a good assessment of the

offer by consumers. If the entrepreneur uses images, this is a true representation of the products and/or services offered. Obvious mistakes or obvious errors in the offer do not bind the entrepreneur.

All images, specifications, data in the offer are indicative and cannot be a reason for compensation or dissolution of the agreement.

Images accompanying products are a true representation of the products offered. Business owners cannot guarantee that the colors displayed exactly match the real colors of the products.

Each offer contains such information that it is clear to the consumer what the rights and obligations are that are attached to the acceptance of the offer. This concerns in particular:

the price, excluding customs clearance costs and import VAT. These additional costs will be at the expense and risk of the customer. The postal and/or courier service will make use of the special scheme for postal and courier services in respect of imports. This regulation applies if the goods are imported into the EU country of destination, which is also the case in the present case. The postal and/or courier service collects the VAT (whether or not together with the customs clearance costs charged) from the recipient of the goods;

the possible costs of shipping;

the way in which the agreement will be concluded and what actions are required for this;

whether or not the right of withdrawal applies;

the method of payment, delivery and execution of the agreement;

the period for acceptance of the offer, or the period within which the entrepreneur guarantees the price;

the amount of the rate for distance communication if the costs of using the technique for distance communication are calculated on a basis other than the regular basic rate for the means of communication used;

whether the agreement will be archived after its conclusion and, if so, how it can be consulted by the consumer;

the way in which the consumer, before concluding the contract, can check and, if desired, correct the data provided by him in the context of the contract;

any other languages in which, in addition to UK, the agreement may be concluded;

the codes of conduct to which the entrepreneur has submitted and the way in which the consumer can consult these codes of conduct electronically; and

the minimum duration of the distance contract in the case of a long-term transaction. Optional: available sizes, colors, type of materials.

ARTICLE 5 – THE AGREEMENT

Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, the agreement is concluded at the time of acceptance by the consumer of the offer and the fulfilment of the conditions set therein.

If the consumer has accepted the offer by electronic means, the entrepreneur will immediately confirm receipt of the acceptance of the offer by electronic means. As long as the receipt of this acceptance has not been confirmed by the entrepreneur, the consumer can dissolve the agreement.

If the agreement is concluded electronically, the entrepreneur takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the electronic transfer of data and ensures a secure web environment. If the consumer can pay electronically, the entrepreneur will observe appropriate security measures.

The entrepreneur can – within legal frameworks – find out whether the consumer can meet his payment obligations, as well as all those facts and factors that are important for justifying the distance agreement. If, on the basis of this investigation, the entrepreneur has good reasons not to enter into the agreement, he is entitled to refuse an order or application or to attach special conditions to the execution, stating reasons.

The entrepreneur will send the following information to the consumer with the product or service, in writing or in such a way that it can be stored by the consumer in an accessible manner on a durable data carrier:

the visiting address of the entrepreneur's establishment where the consumer can go with complaints;

the conditions under which and the manner in which the consumer can make use of the right of withdrawal, or a clear statement regarding the exclusion of the right of withdrawal;

the information about warranties and existing after-sales service;
the data contained in Article 4 paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions, unless the

entrepreneur has already provided this information to the consumer before the performance of the agreement;

the requirements for termination of the contract if the contract has a duration of more than one year or is of indefinite duration.

In the case of a long-term transaction, the provision in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.

Each agreement is entered into under the conditions precedent of sufficient availability of the products in question.

ARTICLE 6 – RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL

When purchasing products, the consumer has the option to terminate the agreement without giving reasons for a period of 30 days. This cooling-off period starts on the day after receipt of the product by the consumer or a representative appointed in advance by the consumer and made known to the entrepreneur.

During the cooling-off period, the consumer will handle the product and its packaging with care. He will only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary to be able to assess whether he wishes to keep the product. If he makes use of his right of withdrawal, he will return the product with all accessories supplied and – if reasonably possible – in the original condition and packaging to the entrepreneur, in accordance with the reasonable and clear instructions provided by the entrepreneur.

If the consumer wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal, he is obliged to make this known to the entrepreneur within 30 days after receipt of the product. The consumer must make this known by means of a written message/e-mail. After the consumer has indicated that he wants to make use of his right of withdrawal, the customer must return the product within 14 days. The consumer must prove that the delivered goods have been returned on time, for example by means of proof of postage.

If, after the expiry of the periods referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, the customer has not made it known that he wishes to make use of his right of withdrawal or has not returned the product to the entrepreneur, the purchase is a fact.

View our full return policy here.

ARTICLE 7 – COSTS IN CASE OF WITHDRAWAL

If the consumer makes use of his right of withdrawal, the costs for returning the products are for the account of the consumer.

If the consumer pays an amount, the entrepreneur will refund this amount as soon as possible, but no later than within 14 days after withdrawal. This is subject to the condition that the product has already been received back by the online retailer or conclusive proof of complete return can be submitted.

ARTICLE 8 – EXCLUSION OF THE RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL

The entrepreneur can exclude the consumer's right of withdrawal for products as described in paragraphs 2 and 3. The exclusion of the right of withdrawal only applies if the

entrepreneur clearly stated this in the offer, at least in good time before the conclusion of the agreement.

Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for products:

which have been established by the entrepreneur in accordance with the consumer's specifications;
which are clearly personal in nature;
which, by their nature, cannot be returned;
that can spoil or age quickly;
the price of which is linked to fluctuations in the financial market over which the entrepreneur has no influence;

for loose newspapers and magazines;
for audio and video recordings and computer software where the consumer has broken the seal.
for hygienic products where the consumer has broken the seal.

Exclusion of the right of withdrawal is only possible for services:

to carry out accommodation, transport, restaurant business or leisure activities on a specific date or during a certain period;

the delivery of which has started with the express consent of the consumer before the cooling-off period has expired;

betting and lotteries.

ARTICLE 9 – THE PRIZE

During the period of validity stated in the offer, the prices of the products and/or services offered will not be increased, except for price changes due to changes in VAT rates.

Contrary to the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur may offer products or services whose prices are bound by fluctuations in the financial market and over which the entrepreneur has no influence, with variable prices. This fact that the prices are subject to fluctuations and the fact that any prices quoted are indicative prices are indicated in the offer.

Price increases within 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only permitted if they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions. Price increases from 3 months after the conclusion of the agreement are only allowed if the entrepreneur has stipulated this and:

they are the result of statutory regulations or provisions; or
the consumer has the right to terminate the agreement with effect from the day on which the price increase takes effect.

Pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Turnover Tax Act 1968, the place of supply takes place in the country where the transport begins. In the present case, this supply takes place outside the EU. Following this, the postal or courier service will collect import VAT or customs clearance costs from the customer. Therefore, no VAT will be charged by the entrepreneur.

All prices are subject to printing and typesetting errors. No liability is accepted for the consequences of printing and typesetting errors. In the event of printing and typesetting errors, the entrepreneur is not obliged to deliver the product according to the incorrect price.

ARTICLE 10 – CONFORMITY AND WARRANTY

The entrepreneur guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the agreement, the specifications stated in the offer, the reasonable requirements of soundness and/or usability and the legal provisions and/or government regulations existing on the date of the conclusion of the agreement. If agreed, the entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.

A warranty provided by the entrepreneur, manufacturer or importer does not affect the legal rights and claims that the consumer can assert against the entrepreneur on the basis of the agreement.

Any defects or incorrectly delivered products must be reported to the entrepreneur in writing within 14 days after delivery. The products must be returned in the original packaging and in new condition.

The warranty period of the entrepreneur corresponds to the manufacturer's warranty period. However, the entrepreneur is never responsible for the ultimate suitability of the products for each individual application by the consumer, nor for any advice regarding the use or application of the products.

The warranty does not apply if:

The consumer has repaired and/or edited the delivered products himself or has had them repaired and/or processed by third parties;

The products supplied have been exposed to abnormal conditions or are otherwise handled carelessly or contrary to the instructions of the

entrepreneur and/or have been treated on the packaging;

The defectiveness is wholly or partly the result of regulations that the government has set or will impose with regard to the nature or quality of the materials used.

ARTICLE 11 – DELIVERY AND EXECUTION

The entrepreneur will take the greatest possible care when receiving and executing orders for products.

The place of delivery is the address that the consumer has made known to the company.

With due observance of what is stated in Article 4 of these general terms and conditions, the company will execute accepted orders with due speed but no later than within 14 days, unless the consumer has agreed to a longer delivery period. If the delivery is delayed, or if an order cannot be fulfilled or can only be partially executed, the consumer will be notified of this no later than 14 days after he has placed the order. In that case, the consumer has the right to dissolve the agreement without costs and is entitled to any compensation.

In the event of dissolution in accordance with the previous paragraph, the entrepreneur will refund the amount paid by the consumer as soon as possible, but no later than within 14 days after dissolution.

If delivery of an ordered product proves impossible, the entrepreneur will make every effort to make a replacement item available. At the latest upon delivery, it will be stated in a clear and understandable manner that a replacement item will be delivered. In the case of replacement items, the right of withdrawal cannot be excluded. The costs of any return shipment are borne by the entrepreneur.

The risk of damage and/or loss of products rests with the entrepreneur until the moment of delivery to the consumer or a representative appointed in advance and announced to the entrepreneur, unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

View our full shipping policy here.

ARTICLE 12 – DURATION TRANSACTIONS: DURATION, TERMINATION AND EXTENSION

Termination

The consumer may enter into a contract of indefinite duration and which is intended to

the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time with due observance of the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.

The consumer may terminate an agreement that has been entered into for a fixed period of time and that is intended to provide regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, at any time by the end of the fixed period, subject to the agreed termination rules and a notice period of no more than one month.

The consumer may conclude the contracts referred to in the previous paragraphs:

terminate at any time and not be limited to termination at a specific time or in a certain period;

at least denounce in the same way as they were entered into by him; always terminate with the same notice period as the entrepreneur has stipulated for himself. Extension

An agreement that has been entered into for a fixed period and that has the purpose of the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services may not be tacitly renewed or renewed for a fixed period.

Contrary to the previous paragraph, an agreement that has been entered into for a fixed period of time and that aims at the regular delivery of daily, news, weekly and periodicals may be tacitly renewed for a fixed period of up to three months, if the consumer can terminate this extended agreement at the end of the extension with a notice period of no more than one month.

An agreement that has been entered into for a definite period of time and that has the purpose of the regular delivery of products or services may only be tacitly renewed for an indefinite period if the consumer is entitled to terminate at any time with a notice period of no more than one month and a notice period of no more than three months in the event that the agreement is intended to provide the arranged, but less than once a month, delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines.

An agreement with a limited duration for the regular delivery of daily, news and weekly newspapers and magazines for introduction (trial or introductory subscription) will not be tacitly continued and will end automatically at the end of the trial or introductory period.

Expensive

If an agreement has a duration of more than one year, the consumer may terminate the agreement at any time after one year with a notice period of no more than one month, unless reasonableness and fairness oppose termination before the end of the agreed term.

ARTICLE 13 – PAYMENT

Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts owed by the consumer must be paid within 7 working days after the start of the reflection period as referred to in Article 6 paragraph 1. In the case of a contract for the provision of a service, this period starts to run after the consumer has received the confirmation of the contract.

The consumer has the obligation to report inaccuracies in provided or stated payment details to the entrepreneur without delay.

In the event of non-payment by the consumer, the entrepreneur has the right, subject to legal restrictions, to charge the reasonable costs made known to the consumer in advance.

View our full payment policy here

ARTICLE 14 – COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

Complaints about the execution of the agreement must be submitted to the entrepreneur within 7 days after the consumer has discovered the defects.

Complaints submitted to the entrepreneur are counted within a period of 14 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeably longer processing time, the entrepreneur will respond within the period of 14 days with a notification of receipt and an indication of when the consumer can expect a more detailed answer.

If the complaint cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, a dispute arises that is subject to dispute resolution.

A complaint does not suspend the obligations of the entrepreneur, unless the entrepreneur indicates otherwise in writing.

If a complaint is found to be well-founded by the entrepreneur, the entrepreneur will replace or repair the delivered products free of charge at its option.

ARTICLE 15 – DISPUTES

Agreements between the entrepreneur and the consumer to which these general terms and conditions relate are exclusively governed by HK Law. Even if the consumer lives abroad.

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