General Terms and Conditions of the shops in the SOHF Karate Europe network

§1 Applicability towards consumers and definitions of terms

(1) The following General Terms and Conditions apply to all deliveries between us and a consumer in the version valid at the time of the order.

A consumer is any natural person who concludes a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly attributable neither to their commercial nor to their independent professional activity (§ 13 German Civil Code (BGB)).

(2) These T&Cs apply to all online shops operated under the domain kara-te.de are operated. Each shop is run by a legally independent Dojo operator. The specific contractual partner and provider results from the imprint of the respective shop in which the order is placed.

§2 Conclusion of a contract, storage of the contract text

(1) The following provisions on the conclusion of a contract apply to orders placed via our online shops at https://kara-te.de.

(2) In the event of the conclusion of a contract, the contract is concluded with the operator of the shop in which the order was placed. You can find the complete provider and contact details in the imprint of the respective shop, which is linked at the bottom of every page.

(3) The presentation of goods in our online shops does not constitute a legally binding offer on our part, but is only a non-binding invitation to the consumer to order goods. By ordering the desired goods, the consumer submits a binding offer to conclude a purchase contract.

Acceptance of the offer takes place in writing or in text form or by sending the ordered goods within one week. After this period has expired without result, the offer is deemed rejected.

(4) When an order is received in our online shop, the following provisions apply: The consumer submits a binding contractual offer by successfully completing the ordering procedure provided in our online shop.

The order takes place in the following steps:

Before bindingly submitting the order, the consumer can return to the website where the customer's details are recorded by pressing the “Back” button in the Internet browser they are using, after checking their details, and correct input errors, or cancel the ordering process by closing the Internet browser. We confirm receipt of the order immediately by an automatically generated email (confirmation of receipt). This does not yet constitute acceptance of the offer. Acceptance of the offer takes place in writing, in text form or by sending the ordered goods within one week.

(5) Storage of the contract text for orders via our online shop: We store the contract text and send you the order data and our T&Cs by email. You can also view the T&Cs at any time at https://kara-te.de/agb view at any time. You can view your past orders in our customer area under My Account → My Orders.

§3 Prices, shipping costs, payment, due date

(1) The stated prices are final prices. Due to the application of the small business regulation pursuant to § 19 of the German VAT Act (UStG) (or analogous regulations at the seat of the respective provider), no VAT is shown. Any shipping costs are added.

(2) The consumer has the option of payment by credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna (Pay Now, Invoice, Instalments) as well as direct bank transfer. Payment processing is handled by the payment service provider Mollie B.V., Keizersgracht 126, 1015 CW Amsterdam, Netherlands.

§4 Delivery

(1) Unless we have clearly stated otherwise in the product description, all items offered by us are ready for immediate dispatch. Delivery takes place at the latest within 14 working days. In the case of payment in advance, the delivery period begins on the day after the payment order to the bank instructed with the transfer, and for all other payment methods on the day after the conclusion of the contract. If the end of the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday at the place of delivery, the deadline ends on the next working day.

(2) The risk of accidental loss or accidental deterioration of the sold item also passes to the buyer only upon handover of the item, even in the case of dispatch sales.

§5 Retention of title

We retain title to the goods until the purchase price has been paid in full.

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§6 Right of withdrawal of the customer as a consumer

Right of withdrawal for consumers

Consumers have a right of withdrawal in accordance with the following provisions, whereby a consumer is any natural person who concludes a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly attributable neither to their commercial nor to their independent professional activity:

Cancellation Policy

Right of withdrawal

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within fourteen days without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period is fourteen days from the day on which you, or a third party named by you who is not the carrier, have taken or has taken possession of the goods.

In order to exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us — the operator of the shop in which you placed the order — by means of a clear declaration (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or email) of your decision to withdraw from this contract. The complete contact details of the provider responsible for your order can be found in the imprint of the respective shop and in your order confirmation email. You can use the attached model withdrawal form for this purpose, although it is not mandatory.

Consequences of withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we shall reimburse you all payments we have received from you, including delivery costs (with the exception of additional costs resulting from the fact that you have chosen a type of delivery other than the most favourable standard delivery offered by us), without delay and at the latest within fourteen days from the day on which we received notification of your withdrawal from this contract. For this reimbursement we will use the same means of payment that you used for the original transaction, unless something different has been expressly agreed with you; in no case will you be charged any fees for this reimbursement.

We can refuse the refund until we have received the goods back, or until you have provided proof that you have sent the goods back, whichever is the earlier.

You must return or hand over the goods to us without delay and in any case no later than fourteen days from the day on which you notify us of your withdrawal from this contract. The deadline is met if you send the goods before the period of fourteen days has expired.

You shall bear the direct costs of returning the goods.

End of the cancellation policy

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§7 Cancellation form

Model withdrawal form

(If you wish to withdraw from the contract, please complete and return this form.)

(*) Delete as inapplicable.

§8 Warranty

The statutory warranty provisions apply.

§9 Contract language

The contract language is exclusively German.

Status of the T&Cs: May 2026

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