General conditions

Article 1 – Definitions

1.      Sporthorse Network: Sporthorse Network B.V., having its registered office at De Uitgang 16, 5531 NM Bladel, The Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 99212609, establishment number 000064312534.

2.      Platform: the online platform operated by Sporthorse Network through which users may offer, search for and exchange information regarding sport horses, services and business opportunities.

3.      User: any natural person or legal entity that creates an account or uses the platform.

4.      Account: a user’s personal access to the platform.

5.      Content: all information, texts, photographs, videos, documents, veterinary reports, radiographs, training records and any other materials uploaded by users.

 

Article 2 – Applicability

1.      These General Terms and Conditions apply to all use of the platform and all agreements between Sporthorse Network and its users.

2.      Any deviation from these Terms shall only be valid if agreed upon in writing.

3.      Any terms and conditions used by a user are expressly excluded.

 

Article 3 – Purpose of the Platform

1.      Sporthorse Network exclusively facilitates the connection of supply, demand and professional networking within the international sport horse industry.

2.      Sporthorse Network solely facilitates contact between users.

3.      Sporthorse Network does not act as an intermediary, broker, commission agent, representative or advisor.

4.      Sporthorse Network is never a party to any transaction, agreement, negotiation or arrangement between users.

5.      All transactions are concluded exclusively between the users involved.

 

Article 4 – Membership and Accounts

1.      Both companies and self-employed professionals may apply for an account.

2.      Sporthorse Network reserves the right to refuse any account application without providing a reason.

3.      Users must provide accurate, current and complete information.

4.      Sporthorse Network may request additional information to assess an account application.

5.      Accounts are personal and may not be transferred without prior written consent from Sporthorse Network.

 

Article 4A – Professional Character of the Network

  1. Sporthorse Network is a private professional network serving the international sport horse industry.
  2. Sporthorse Network reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine which users, businesses, professionals, services and listings fit within the objectives, target audience and positioning of the platform.
  3. Sporthorse Network may refuse, restrict, suspend or remove any account, listing, service or user if, in its opinion:

   4. Sporthorse Network is not obligated to provide reasons for such decisions.
   5. Users acquire no permanent right to access, placement or renewal through participation on the platform. 
   6. Sporthorse Network reserves the right to amend the composition, target audience, admission criteria and positioning of the network at any time.

 

Article 5 – Subscriptions and Payment

1.      Subscriptions are available for periods of 3, 6 or 12 months.

2.      Subscription fees must be paid in advance.

3.      Subscriptions renew automatically for the same term unless cancelled in accordance with these Terms.

4.      Cancellation must be submitted at least 30 days before the end of the current subscription term.

5.      If cancellation is not received in time, the subscription will automatically renew.

6.      Sporthorse Network reserves the right to adjust subscription fees.

7.      Any price adjustment shall only apply from the start of a new subscription term.

 

Article 6 – Non-Payment

1.      In the event of non-payment, Sporthorse Network may immediately restrict or block access to the platform.

2.      If payment remains outstanding after 30 days, Sporthorse Network may suspend or terminate the account.

3.      The user’s payment obligations remain in force throughout the agreed subscription period.

4.      All collection costs, administrative costs, legal expenses and statutory interest shall be borne by the user.

 

Article 7 – Content and Listings

1.      Users are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of all content they publish.

2.      Fictitious listings are strictly prohibited.

3.      Sold horses must be removed from the platform or marked as sold within 14 days.

4.      Horses and services may simultaneously be offered on other platforms.

5.      Users may only upload content for which they have the necessary rights and permissions.

6.      The publication of misleading, inaccurate, incomplete or unlawful information is prohibited.

 

Article 8 – Services Offered on the Platform

  1. Sporthorse Network shall determine at its sole discretion which services may be offered.
  2. In addition to sport horses, users may offer services relevant to the professional sport horse industry.
  3. Such services may include:

Article 9 – Intellectual Property and Content License

  1. Users warrant that they have the necessary rights to publish all content uploaded to the platform.
  2. By uploading content, users grant Sporthorse Network a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, translate, publish, distribute and display such content for:

     This license remains valid for as long as the content is available on the platform and for any previously published marketing materials.

 

Article 10 – Powers of Sporthorse Network

  1. Sporthorse Network may at any time and without prior notice:

   2. Sporthorse Network reserves the right to refuse, restrict, suspend or remove any account, listing, service or user at its sole discretion and without        providing reasons. 
   3. Sporthorse Network shall not be required to justify such actions.
   4. Sporthorse Network may remove accounts in cases including, but not limited to:

Article 11 – Exclusion of Liability

  1. Sporthorse Network solely operates an online platform.
  2. Sporthorse Network provides no guarantees regarding users, horses, services or transactions.
  3. Sporthorse Network does not verify the accuracy of listings, veterinary information, radiographs, training records or any other information provided by users.
  4. Users are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence, inspections, veterinary examinations and investigations.
  5. Sporthorse Network accepts no liability whatsoever for:

    6. To the fullest extent permitted by law, all liability of Sporthorse Network is expressly excluded.

 

Article 12 – No Performance Guarantee

  1. Sporthorse Network does not guarantee:

A subscription solely provides access to the platform and its functionalities.

 

Article 13 – Data and Communication

  1. Users are solely responsible for how they use information and contact details obtained through the platform.
  2. Personal data shall also be processed in accordance with the Sporthorse Network Privacy Policy.
  3. Sporthorse Network may analyse anonymised and non-anonymised data for:

Article 14 – Transactions Outside the Platform

1.      Users are free to complete transactions outside the platform.

2.      Sporthorse Network has no involvement in such transactions.

3.      Sporthorse Network bears no responsibility for negotiations, agreements or disputes between users.

4.      Sporthorse Network has no entitlement to commissions, fees or compensation arising from transactions concluded between users.

 

Article 15 – Platform Availability

1.      Sporthorse Network aims to provide optimal platform availability but does not guarantee uninterrupted access.

2.      Sporthorse Network may perform maintenance, updates, modifications or improvements without prior notice.

3.      Temporary outages, technical issues or maintenance do not entitle users to refunds, compensation or termination of the agreement.

 

Article 16 – Governing Law and Jurisdiction

1.      These Terms and all use of the platform shall be governed exclusively by the laws of The Netherlands.

2.      Any disputes shall be submitted exclusively to the competent court of the District Court of East Brabant (Rechtbank Oost-Brabant), The Netherlands.

3.      If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

Article 17 – Language

1.      These Terms may be made available in multiple languages.

2.      In the event of any discrepancy between language versions, the English version shall prevail.