General terms and conditions Little World Traveler by Kleine Wereldreiziger
Version Date: 2024-02
Article 1 – Definitions
1.1 Kleine Wereldreiziger: In these general terms and conditions, "KWR" refers to the Sole Proprietorship Kleine Wereldreiziger. Little World Traveler is a website by Kleine Wereldreiziger.
1.2 Services and Products: The services and products provided by KWR as described on www.kleinewereldreiziger.nl, including access to and use of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS via a browser and the purchase of products such as travel guides.
1.3 Member Environment: Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS is the members-only section of KWR where a Member or Customer can log in after purchasing a product. The Member or Customer has access to the purchased components with a personal login.
1.4 Member: The (legal) person with whom KWR has entered into an agreement for a continuous membership. There is no continuous membership when access is granted to the member environment of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS for downloading free information or upon a one-time purchase of a travel guide.
1.5 Customer: The (legal) person with whom KWR has entered into an agreement for the one-time purchase of a product. There is no Membership with periodic charges. KWR grants the customer access to the purchased components of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS (Member Environment). The customer must adhere to the terms and conditions for a Member.
1.6 Agreement: The agreement (including these General Terms and Conditions) between KWR and the Member or Customer under which KWR provides its services to the Member or Customer.
1.7 Website: The websites managed by KWR.
Article 2 – Applicability
2.1 These terms and conditions apply to all expressions, (digital) products, and legal relationships of KWR and to all agreements concluded with KWR.
2.2 The Member enters into this agreement in the capacity of a consumer. The Member can therefore rely on consumer law and enjoys protection such as the right of withdrawal.
2.3 KWR is entitled to unilaterally amend the content of these General Terms and Conditions. When a change has occurred, this will be communicated on the General Terms and Conditions webpage with an updated version date.
2.4 If the Member does not wish to accept the changes to the General Terms and Conditions, they have the right to terminate the Agreement on the date the amended terms come into effect, without KWR being liable for compensation of costs or damages. The paid membership fee will be refunded pro-rata.
Article 3 – Membership
3.1 All offers from KWR are non-binding and can be revoked within ten working days after acceptance unless explicitly stated otherwise in the offer.
3.2 The Agreement between KWR and the Member is established by applying for membership or purchasing a product that grants access to the Member Environment. The Agreement is also established by providing personal data by the Member via the internet, telephone, email, or in writing.
3.3 KWR has the right to refuse a Member without providing a reason.
3.4 The Membership is automatically renewed until terminated by KWR or the Member.
3.5 Membership cancellation must be done at least one month before the end of the Membership period. This can be done per subscription year, and cancellation must be made in writing via email to KWR.
3.6 The Agreement is concluded for an indefinite period.
3.7 The Member will be denied access to KWR after termination or dissolution of the membership. All information obtained by KWR must be deleted by the Member within 7 (seven) days after the termination or dissolution date from all (computer) equipment or (online) software managed by the Member unless stated otherwise.
3.8 Outstanding payments are not canceled after termination of membership and must still be settled within 3 months after termination.
Article 4 – Rights and Obligations of KWR
4.1 KWR strives to make Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS continuously available but does not guarantee that Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS is always available.
4.2 KWR is not responsible for the content and timeliness of the offered products and services, advertising, and the handling of sales.
4.3 KWR reserves the right to make changes to Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS or Membership. KWR will strive to inform of changes that limit the core functions of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS in advance, with reasonable notice unless this is not reasonably or technically possible.
4.4 KWR may improve Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS with extensions containing new functionalities. Extensions are automatically added to existing and new members unless stated otherwise. Extensions, improvements, and adjustments will be announced via Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS as far as possible.
4.5 KWR provides an electronic newsletter in which members may be informed about developments in Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS. Unless the Member indicates that they do not wish to receive it, the Member will receive these electronic newsletters at the email address provided during the registration process.
4.6 KWR strives, either directly or with an involved party, to make (daily) backups of data used within Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS, but does not guarantee the availability of this data.
4.7 KWR is not responsible for data posted by the Member, even if this infringes on third-party intellectual property rights. KWR reserves the right to remove data or messages if they may cause harm to Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS or others.
4.8 KWR is not responsible for consequences arising from agreements, meetings, parties outside Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS reported by a Member within Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS.
4.9 KWR is not responsible for the content of digital products offered by third parties and offers them only for information purposes. KWR may receive a commission for each sale of a digital product offered via Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS.
Article 5 – Rights and Obligations of the Member
5.1 The Member is responsible for their provided data and created topics and responses.
5.2 The Member must provide the correct, current, and complete (address) data requested during the registration process when entering into the Agreement. The Member must notify KWR via email as soon as possible if any changes to this data apply to the Membership.
5.3 The Member must behave respectfully within Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS. Persistent disrespectful behavior may result in a blocked membership, with no right to a refund of already paid membership fees or any compensation.
5.4 The Member shall not post data in Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS that infringes third-party intellectual property rights.
5.5 The Member is obliged to cooperate in registration, data provision, or any other inquiry from KWR towards the Member.
5.6 The Member chooses to purchase a digital product from third parties at their own risk and is aware that these are not necessarily products from KWR itself.
Article 6 – Payment
6.1 Membership fees must always be paid in advance by the Member.
6.2 KWR is entitled to block the Member’s account or suspend the Membership in the event of non-payment. In the case of blockage or suspension, the due costs must still be paid.
6.3 The Member is aware that membership fees are collected via direct debit and ensures sufficient bank balance. An initial payment term is always fulfilled by the Member through offered payment options, such as iDeal.
6.4 The Member must consult with KWR before reversing a direct debit at the bank.
6.5 KWR cannot be awarded compensation if the Member does not comply with the General Terms and Conditions.
6.6 KWR does not charge payment, administration, or processing fees.
6.7 Complaints do not suspend the Member's payment obligations.
Article 7 – Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 The Member must check the operation and accuracy of access to Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS immediately after receiving login details. The Member can contact KWR via email if anything is incorrect with the Membership. KWR is not responsible for the period of inaccessibility after the Member has completed the payment. However, KWR always strives for full access and proper functioning of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS.
7.2 KWR guarantees the soundness of the service provided by it in accordance with what the Member may reasonably expect based on the Membership. KWR is not responsible for defects caused by design and/or programming errors of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS but always strives for the full and proper operation of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS.
7.3 All intellectual and industrial property rights related to the website, Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS, and other services, and with regard to everything KWR develops, manufactures, or provides, including software, knowledge programs, texts, designs, videos, and images, belong to KWR.
7.4 The Member is not permitted to remove or modify any indication of trademarks, trade names, copyrights, or other intellectual or industrial property rights.
7.5 The Member is not permitted to copy, reproduce, translate, adapt, imitate, modify, or reconstruct the service or any part thereof.
7.6 The Membership of the Member is not transferable unless otherwise agreed in writing with KWR.
Article 8 – Liability
8.1 KWR is never liable for any direct or indirect damage of the Member or third parties, including consequential damage and immaterial damage as a result of using or not using Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS.
8.2 The Member shall indemnify KWR and the services engaged by it against all third-party claims regarding liability, damage, and costs arising from or related to the use or non-use by the Member of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS.
8.3 Specified deadlines are approximate and are not considered to be strict deadlines. KWR is not liable if the specified deadlines are exceeded.
8.4 The previous paragraphs of this article do not apply if and insofar as the relevant damage is caused by intent or gross negligence on the part of KWR.
Article 9 – Force Majeure
9.1 KWR is not obliged to fulfill one or more obligations if it is prevented from doing so due to force majeure. Force majeure includes, but is not limited to:
a) a failure of external hosting providers and suppliers of KWR.
b) interruptions or disruptions in power and/or telecommunications services.
c) obstacles resulting from the hardware and software utilized by the Member or the technical infrastructure they use.
d) strikes
e) fire or water damage
f) accident or illness of personnel
g) Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
h) unforeseen problems for KWR and any other circumstances that are not solely dependent on the will of KWR.
9.2 If the force majeure situation lasts longer than sixty (60) days, the Member has the right to terminate the Membership via email without KWR being liable for any compensation of costs or damages.
9.3 If KWR is prevented from fulfilling the agreement due to restrictions or obstacles or other forms of force majeure, it is entitled to suspend the execution of the agreement. In that case, the Member has no right to compensation of damages, costs, or interest.
Article 10 – Privacy
10.1 KWR respects the Member's privacy. KWR will process the Member's personal data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations and the Privacy Policy available on KWR's website. The Member agrees to this processing of their personal data.
10.2 KWR will never sell the Member's personal data to third parties, unless it concerns the entire Member environment in the event of a company takeover, and KWR will inform the Member of this in advance.
10.3 Data provided by the Member is processed in a secure hosting environment that meets European standards and regulations.
10.4 The Member is personally responsible for the data they provide in Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS. It is allowed to use an alias.
Article 11 – Applicable Law
11.1 This Agreement is governed exclusively by Dutch law.
11.2 The Member is not permitted to transfer the rights and obligations under the Agreement to a third party, including entities within the Member's group, without prior written consent from KWR. KWR is entitled to transfer the rights and obligations under the Agreement to third parties. The Licensee hereby grants their consent in advance for such a transfer.
11.3 If one or more provisions of this Agreement are null or voidable, this does not affect the validity of the other provisions. The parties will consult to agree on new provisions to replace the void or voided provisions, taking into account as much as possible the purpose and intent of the void or voided provision.
Article 12 – Cookie Policy
Our website uses various types of cookies. We find it important that you have control over your online privacy. Therefore, we would like to inform you as comprehensively as possible about the cookies we use and for what purposes.
Our full cookie policy can be found at https://little-world-traveler.com/privacy-policy/.
Article 13 - Terms and Conditions for Sunny Cars Bookings
13.1.1 To claim a refund on part of the car rental amount (excluding VAT), the Member or Customer must book a car separately through Sunny Cars, exclusively using KWR's booking form. A minimum rental amount of €250.00 applies, with a maximum refund of €60.00.
13.1.2 Refunds are available for Free, Lite, or Premium members of Kleine Wereldreiziger PLUS or a Customer who has purchased a specific product offering the refund. Requested personal data (name, address, and residence) will be verified and must match. The amount of the refund is adjusted according to the type of membership the applicant has.
13.1.3 Only fully completed applications will be processed.
13.1.4 Applications will be processed after the rental period with Sunny Cars has ended, and payment will be made no later than 4 weeks after the end of the rental period.
13.1.5 Refunds do not apply to existing bookings with Sunny Cars and/or in conjunction with other offers from Sunny Cars or bookings with other KWR partners.
13.1.6 The right to a refund from KWR expires 2 months after the return date of the rental car to Sunny Cars.
13.1.7 Discounts provided with KWR travel guides are valid for one year. The period starts from the time of purchase of the relevant travel guide.
13.1.8 Refunds are possible as long as the partnership with Sunny Cars continues. If the partnership ends, KWR will communicate this in a timely manner. Ongoing bookings will be completed.
13.1.9 All bookings are also subject to the general terms and conditions of Sunny Cars.
Article 14 - Partnerships
14.1 Partnerships for placing articles are initially agreed upon for a maximum period of 1 year, unless otherwise agreed. KWR determines the schedule for content placement after payment has been made.
14.2 On KWR, accommodations, products, and companies are highlighted that pay an (annual) fee for their listing. Parties pay a surcharge for a listing on the homepage and/or in the newsletter.
14.3 KWR reserves the right to discontinue the listing, for example, if there are frequent complaints about an accommodation, product, or company. Companies cannot claim a refund in money, advertising space, or in any other form.
14.4 Photographic material from KWR may not be used by third parties without written permission. Photographic material remains the property of the rightful owner at all times, and blogs written as a result of a press trip remain the property of the respective blogger.
14.5 Final editing is always done by KWR, and KWR reserves the right to modify or remove content at any time if the information is incorrect. KWR operates according to Google’s guidelines.
14.6 Blogs are uniquely written for KWR, and reposting a blog without our written permission is not allowed.
14.7 If one of the parties cannot fulfill its obligations under an agreement due to force majeure, the other party may terminate the agreement immediately.
14.8 KWR accepts no liability for the consequences of incorrect or changed information.