These Terms & Conditions govern access to and use of the website chestnutfarmbv.be and the information and services made available through it.
The website is operated by Chestnut Farm BV, a company incorporated under the laws of Belgium.
Chestnut Farm BV
Registered office: Terrestraat 141, 8650 Houthulst, Belgium
Enterprise number: 1011618641
VAT: BE1011.618.641
Email: [contact@chestnutfarmbv.be
Website: https://chestnutfarmbv.be
For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions, Chestnut Farm BV is referred to as “Chestnut Farm,” “we,” “us,” or “our.” A visitor or user of the website is referred to as “you” or “your.”
Scope
These Terms & Conditions apply to your access to and use of the website chestnutfarmbv.be, including all pages, text, photographs, videos, graphics, documents and other content made available through the website.
By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and agree to comply with them.
If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, you should discontinue use of the website.
These Terms & Conditions apply to the website itself. Where Chestnut Farm BV enters into a separate agreement with a client concerning horse training, boarding, sales, competition management, rider training, consulting or any other service, that agreement and any applicable service-specific terms shall govern that contractual relationship.
In the event of a conflict between these Terms & Conditions and a specific written agreement entered into between Chestnut Farm BV and a client, the specific written agreement shall prevail to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Information About Chestnut Farm
Chestnut Farm BV is a professional sporthorse training and competition establishment based in East Flanders, Belgium, with activities and professional connections extending to North America.
The website provides general information regarding Chestnut Farm's activities, including, where applicable:
sporthorse training and development;
rider training and development;
competition preparation and management;
show stable management;
sporthorse sales and related services;
equestrian training services;
client services and professional programs; and
other equestrian-related activities offered by Chestnut Farm from time to time.
The information presented on the website is provided for general informational purposes and does not, by itself, constitute an offer to enter into a contract.
Specific services, availability, pricing, schedules and other contractual terms are subject to separate confirmation by Chestnut Farm BV.
Website Content
Chestnut Farm makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on the website is accurate, current and presented in good faith.
However, information on the website may be updated, amended or removed from time to time without prior notice.
Chestnut Farm does not guarantee that:
all information on the website is complete or current at all times;
the website will always be available or uninterrupted;
the website will be free from errors, viruses or other harmful components; or
information published on the website will remain unchanged.
Photographs, videos and other visual material are intended to illustrate Chestnut Farm, its facilities, horses, activities and environment. Individual images may not necessarily represent current conditions, availability or services at the time you access the website.
Any references to horses, facilities, training programs, competitions, results, services or other matters are provided for informational purposes only and may change over time.
No Professional Advice
The information contained on this website is not intended to constitute veterinary, medical, legal, financial or other professional advice.
Information concerning horses, training, competition, equine care or related matters should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an appropriately qualified professional.
In particular, information relating to the health, condition, training or performance of an individual horse should not be interpreted as a veterinary diagnosis, prognosis or guarantee of future performance.
Where appropriate, you should obtain independent professional advice before making decisions concerning the purchase, sale, training, treatment, transportation or competition of a horse.
Horse Sales and Individual Transactions
Information concerning horses that may be presented on the website, including descriptions, photographs, videos, pedigrees, competition records, results, prices or other information, is provided subject to availability and may change without notice.
Publication of information about a horse does not constitute a binding offer to sell that horse unless expressly stated otherwise.
A horse sale, purchase, lease, training arrangement or other transaction is only concluded once the relevant parties have entered into a legally binding agreement.
Where applicable, a separate written sale or purchase agreement will determine the terms of the transaction, including price, payment, delivery, veterinary examinations, warranties, representations, risk and transfer of ownership.
Nothing on the website shall be interpreted as a representation or guarantee that a particular horse will remain available
fees;
services
duration;
responsibilities of the parties;
horse-care arrangements;
competition arrangements;
cancellation or termination provisions;
insurance requirements; and
other applicable conditions.
Chestnut Farm does not guarantee any particular competition result, ranking, qualification, performance level or future value of a horse or rider.
Equestrian sport involves inherent risks, including the risk of falls, injury, illness, property damage and other losses. Appropriate safety measures and applicable sporting, veterinary and competition regulations must be observed at all times.
Prices and Commercial Information
Unless expressly stated otherwise, prices or commercial information displayed on the website are for information purposes only.
Where a service is offered to consumers through a distance contract or other legally regulated consumer transaction, Chestnut Farm will provide the information required by applicable Belgian and European legislation before the consumer becomes bound by the contract.
Where applicable, such information may include the principal characteristics of the service, total price including applicable taxes and additional charges, duration of the agreement, termination conditions and other mandatory information.
Belgian rules concerning distance contracts require specific pre-contractual information where a business sells goods or services to consumers online.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed, no price displayed on the website should be interpreted as a binding quotation.
8. Intellectual Property
All content appearing on the website, including but not limited to:
text;
photographs;
videos;
logos;
trademarks;
graphics;
illustrations;
page layouts;
designs;
icons;
documents; and
other original materials
is protected by applicable intellectual property laws and, where applicable, belongs to Chestnut Farm BV or is used with the permission of the relevant rights holder.
The name Chestnut Farm, its logos and associated branding may not be reproduced, copied, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission, except where permitted by mandatory applicable law.
You may access and view the website for your own personal or legitimate professional purposes.
You may not, without prior written permission:
reproduce substantial portions of the website;
copy or republish website content;
commercially exploit website content;
modify or create derivative works from website content;
systematically download or reproduce photographs or other visual material;
remove copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices; or
use Chestnut Farm's content or branding in a manner that suggests an affiliation, sponsorship or endorsement that does not exist.
9. Photographs and Videos
Photographs and videos appearing on the website may depict horses, riders, staff, facilities, competitions, events or third-party locations.
Chestnut Farm uses such material in accordance with applicable rights and permissions.
You may not reproduce, redistribute, edit, publish or commercially use photographs or videos appearing on the website without the prior authorization of Chestnut Farm BV and, where applicable, the relevant copyright holder or other rights holder.
Where photographs or videos include identifiable individuals, their use is also subject to applicable privacy and image-rights legislation.
10. Third-Party Websites and Links
The website may contain links to websites, social media accounts or other online resources operated by third parties.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
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