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Introduction
These ‘General Subscription Terms and Conditions’ apply to subscriptions that grant access to (i) the printed and/or digital publication of the newspaper, whether or not via a combined or joint offer (hereinafter ‘Newspaper Subscription’); (ii) the ‘plus’ articles marked with (+) on the newspaper websites and/or (mobile) newspaper apps (hereinafter ‘News Site Subscription’); offered or operated by (the respective newspaper titles of) Equ.Media BV, in accordance with the plans specified under Offer.
Equ.Media BV (BE0678.982.380) – registered office Langendamdreef 22, 9880 Aalter; admin@equmedia.be – (hereinafter ‘Equ.Media’).
For specific subscription promotions, these General Subscription Terms and Conditions are supplemented and/or deviated from by the relevant promotional terms.
These General Subscription Terms and Conditions do not affect and must be read together with other applicable guidelines and agreements within Equ.Media:
• Privacy Policy
• Sales Terms
• Terms of Use
1. Offer
These General Subscription Terms and Conditions apply both to the Newspaper Subscription (offered under the formulas de Paarden Gazet or Paarden Gazet Combiné) and the News Site Subscription (offered under the EQU+ formula), unless explicitly stated otherwise.
The offer from Equ.Media only applies if ordered in time via your personal benefit form from Equ.Media, your personal registration form from Equ.Media, or through the channels made available by Equ.Media.
The offer from Equ.Media cannot be combined with other offers or subscription promotions.
Prices are listed in euros and include VAT (if applicable).
If the VAT system and/or VAT rate changes, the higher VAT will be additionally charged by Equ.Media.
The offered rate is valid during the selected subscription period.
In case of renewal after a promotional period or after an initial fixed-term subscription, you pay the then-current regular rate.
Delivery costs are included in the stated price, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
All offers are limited in time and quantity.
We pay close attention to accurate descriptions of products, prices, and other terms. If an unintentional or even gross error occurs in the description, price and/or conditions, you have the choice to cancel the order or proceed with it under the correct terms.
Equ.Media reserves the right to change the prices, media, and publication frequency of its media at any time. The specification of sections, supplements, or number of pages is always subject to change.
Equ.Media is not liable if any product or service (newspaper, magazine, website, etc.) from its offerings changes or is discontinued.
2. Order
You are placing an order with Equ.Media.
To order, you must be of legal age. If you are a minor, the order must be placed by your parents or legal guardian.
You can only validly accept the offer if you provide all requested information and accept these General Subscription Terms and Conditions.
The subscription can only be taken out in your own name and for your own account and cannot be transferred.
Companies or organizations order in the name of the entity, with a contact person specified.
The order is placed at the price indicated for the relevant subscription.
Every order implies unconditional acceptance of the offer, its conditions, and these General Subscription Terms and Conditions.
After confirmation, it will be verified whether you meet the offer conditions.
If you do not meet the conditions, the subscription will not be activated or will be canceled even if already in effect.
If payment was already made, deliveries will be charged at the applicable regular prices.
If you meet the conditions, payment is then verified.
If Equ.Media has not received the payment, the subscription will not be activated or will be canceled even if already in effect.
3. Payment
Subscriptions can be paid via direct debit, credit card, bank transfer, or online payment.
With direct debit or credit card, subscriptions are automatically charged monthly. For annual subscriptions, it is charged yearly.
Offering these payment options does not entail any liability on the part of Equ.Media that the payment system will be flawless, uninterrupted, or error-free.
Equ.Media is not liable for any damage, direct or indirect, resulting from making a payment.
4. Delivery of Printed Magazine Subscription
For the delivery of the printed magazine subscription, we will always choose the most suitable delivery method based on region and circumstances.
We do our best to deliver the media within the indicated delivery time.
Delivery is made to the address you provide at the time of order. Address changes or temporary suspensions can only be communicated via customer service.
For delivery outside Belgium, please contact us in advance. Additional costs will apply if delivery abroad is possible.
5. Right of Withdrawal
You have the right to withdraw from the agreement within 5 days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period expires 7 days after the day you placed your order and received your subscription invoice.
The right of withdrawal does not apply to renewals of the subscription!
To exercise your right of withdrawal, notify Equ.Media BV, Langendamdreef 22, 9880 Aalter, email: admin@equmedia.be by means of an unambiguous statement (by post or email).
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient to send your notice before the withdrawal period expires.
If you do not receive a reply within 48 hours, check whether your communication was received by contacting us via WhatsApp at +32 489 785 269. However, email is the first required step.
Consequences of Withdrawal
If you withdraw from the agreement, you will receive all payments made up to that point, including delivery costs (except any additional costs due to your choice of a more expensive delivery option), promptly and at the latest within 14 days after we have been informed of your decision.
Any costs for online payments may be deducted.
We will refund you using the same payment method you used for the original transaction, unless you explicitly agree otherwise. No fees will be charged for the refund.
We may withhold the refund until we have received the returned goods or proof of return, whichever comes first.
You must return any already received goods promptly, but no later than 14 days after informing us of your decision to withdraw. You are on time if you send the goods back before the 14-day period expires.
You bear the direct cost of returning the goods.
6. Data Protection Information
Your personal data are processed by Equ.Media (data controller) for customer management based on the necessity to execute the agreement with you.
More information on how your data is processed can be found in our [Privacy Policy].
7. Duration
Depending on the offer, the subscription is entered into:
- (i) For a fixed period during which cancellation is not possible. If not canceled at least 30 calendar days before the end of the fixed period, your subscription will be renewed for an indefinite period;
- (ii) Or for an indefinite period with successive monthly periods, during which the subscription can be canceled at any time.
Cancellation must be done by contacting customer service as indicated in the magazine’s masthead and must respect a notice period of at least 30 calendar days before the start of the next subscription period.
Cancellations must be sent by email to admin@equmedia.be.
If you don’t receive a confirmation within 48 hours, you must also cancel via WhatsApp at +32 489 785 269.
8. Conclusion
By placing an order, you declare that you are aware of and unconditionally accept these General Subscription Terms and Conditions.
These terms may be amended by Equ.Media.
COMPETENT COURT AND APPLICABLE LAW: Belgian law always applies, excluding international treaties that would lead to the application of another legal system.
Any dispute regarding the validity, interpretation, or execution of this agreement falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ghent.
Information on ODR (Online Dispute Resolution): http://ec.europa.eu/odr
Specific Promotion Terms may apply in addition to these General Terms and Conditions.
Last update: 01/2025