Terms of service
Terms of Use
Overview
Welcome to Pétanque Sportif.
The terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to Pétanque Sportif.
Pétanque Sportif operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services (collectively, the "Services") to provide you with a personalized shopping experience. Our Services are hosted on the Shopify platform, which enables us to offer our online store and related services.
These Terms of Use ("Terms"), together with any policies referenced herein, describe your rights and responsibilities when accessing or using our Services.
Please read these Terms carefully, as they contain important information regarding your legal rights, including warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability.
By visiting, accessing, browsing, or otherwise using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to these Terms or our Privacy Policy, you must not access or use our Services.
Article 1 – Access and Account
By accepting these Terms, you represent that you have reached the legal age of majority in your state, province, or country of residence, or that you have obtained the necessary consent to allow any minor dependents under your supervision to use the Services on devices you own, purchase, or manage.
To access certain features of the Services, browse our online store, or purchase products or services, you may be required to provide information such as your email address, billing details, payment information, and shipping address.
You represent and warrant that all information you provide is accurate, current, complete, and that you have all necessary rights to provide such information.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You may not transfer, sell, assign, or license your account to any other person without our prior written consent.
Article 2 – Our Products
We make every reasonable effort to display our products and services as accurately as possible in our online store.
However, the appearance of products, including colours and finishes, may vary depending on your device, screen settings, and display configuration.
Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that the colours, appearance, or quality of products received will exactly match those displayed on your screen.
Product descriptions, specifications, prices, and availability may be modified at any time without prior notice and at our sole discretion.
We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time or to limit the quantities available for purchase by any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis.
Article 3 – Orders
By placing an order, you are making an offer to purchase our products.
Pétanque Sportif reserves the right to accept or reject any order, for any reason, at its sole discretion.
Your order is deemed accepted only after you receive written confirmation from Pétanque Sportif.
Payment must be successfully received and processed before an order can be accepted.
Please review your order carefully before submitting it. Once an order has been confirmed, cancellation requests may no longer be possible.
If your order is rejected, modified, or cancelled, we will attempt to notify you using the email address, billing address, and/or telephone number provided when placing your order.
All purchases are subject to our Return & Refund Policy.
You represent and warrant that all purchases are intended solely for your personal or household use and not for resale, commercial distribution, or export.
Article 4 – Pricing and Billing
Prices, discounts, and promotional offers are subject to change without prior notice.
The price charged for a product or service is the price in effect at the time your order is placed and will be confirmed in your order confirmation email.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, displayed prices do not include applicable taxes, shipping charges, handling fees, customs duties, or import charges.
Prices displayed on our online store may differ from those offered through other sales channels or physical retail locations.
From time to time, we may offer promotions governed by separate terms and conditions. In the event of any conflict between those promotional terms and these Terms, the promotional terms shall prevail.
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase, payment, and account information for all transactions.
You also agree to promptly update your information, including your email address, payment card details, and expiration dates, to allow us to complete transactions and contact you when necessary.
You represent and warrant that:
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your payment information is accurate and complete;
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you are authorized to use the chosen payment method;
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your payment provider will honour the transaction;
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you will pay all applicable charges, including shipping fees, handling charges, taxes, and any other applicable costs.
Article 5 – Shipping and Delivery
We make every reasonable effort to dispatch and deliver orders within the estimated timeframes communicated to you.
However, delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
Pétanque Sportif shall not be held liable for shipping or delivery delays resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including delays caused by shipping carriers, customs authorities, adverse weather conditions, strikes, or other force majeure events.
Ownership of the products and the risk of loss or damage pass to the Customer once the products have been handed over to the shipping carrier, in accordance with applicable transport regulations.
Article 6 – Intellectual Property
Our Services, including but not limited to all trademarks, brand names, text, content, product descriptions, images, graphics, reviews, videos, audio materials, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are the exclusive property of Pétanque Sportif, its affiliates, licensors, or partners, and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including French, European, and international laws relating to copyright, trademarks, and other proprietary rights.
These Terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable right to access and use the Services solely for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from the Services without our prior written consent.
Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as granting you any license or rights to any intellectual property belonging to Pétanque Sportif, Shopify, or any third party.
All trademarks, logos, product names, and service names appearing on the Services remain the property of their respective owners. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Article 7 – Optional Tools
We may provide access to third-party tools or services that we neither monitor nor control.
You acknowledge and agree that such tools are provided "as is" and "as available," without any warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind, and without endorsement by us.
We shall not be liable for any harm or damages arising from or related to your use of optional third-party tools.
Your use of such tools is entirely at your own risk and discretion, and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve the terms provided by the relevant third-party providers.
Article 8 – Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, content, or services that are not owned or controlled by Pétanque Sportif.
We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites.
Accessing third-party websites is done entirely at your own risk.
We assume no responsibility or liability for any harm, loss, or damages arising from your access to or use of third-party websites, including any purchase or use of goods, services, or content offered by such third parties.
Any complaints or claims relating to third-party products or services must be directed to the relevant third party.
Article 9 – Relationship with Shopify
Pétanque Sportif is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services.
However, all sales and transactions made through our store are directly between you and Pétanque Sportif.
By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that Shopify is not responsible for any aspect of your transactions with Pétanque Sportif, including but not limited to product quality, order fulfilment, shipping, returns, or customer support.
You hereby release Shopify and its affiliates from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, or disputes arising from your purchase or use of products or services from Pétanque Sportif.
Article 10 – Privacy Policy
All personal information collected through the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is available on our website.
Because our store is hosted on Shopify, Shopify also collects and processes certain personal data in order to provide and improve its services.
By using the Services, you acknowledge that your personal data may be transferred to and processed by Shopify and other third parties located in jurisdictions different from your own.
Please review our Privacy Policy carefully before using the Services.
Article 11 – Feedback
If you submit, upload, post, or otherwise provide any ideas, suggestions, comments, reviews, proposals, or other materials ("Feedback"), you grant Pétanque Sportif a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, translate, and display such Feedback for any purpose, including commercial use.
You agree that any Feedback you provide does not infringe the rights of any third party and is not unlawful, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
We are under no obligation to maintain confidentiality, compensate you, or respond to any Feedback.
We may, at our sole discretion, monitor, edit, or remove Feedback that we consider unlawful, offensive, or inappropriate.
Article 12 – Errors, Inaccuracies and Omissions
Occasionally, information on our Services may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions relating to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, transit times, or product availability.
We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to update or change information, or cancel orders if any information is inaccurate, at any time without prior notice (including after an order has been submitted).
Article 13 – Prohibited Uses
You may only use the Services for lawful purposes.
You are strictly prohibited from using the Services, directly or indirectly, to:
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engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activity;
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violate any applicable laws or regulations;
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infringe upon intellectual property rights;
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harass, abuse, defame, or discriminate against any person;
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submit false or misleading information;
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transmit unsolicited advertising or spam;
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impersonate any person or entity;
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use automated systems such as bots, scrapers, or data mining tools without prior written consent.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if we determine that you have violated these Terms.
Article 14 – Agents
This Article applies if you use, authorize, or deploy any automated system, software, or agent ("Agent") to interact with the Services.
An "Agent" refers to any software or system capable of acting autonomously or semi-autonomously on behalf of a user.
Agents must:
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clearly identify themselves in all requests;
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not misrepresent themselves as human users;
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not bypass security measures, including CAPTCHA systems;
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not attempt to evade restrictions placed on automated access;
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comply with any technical limitations or restrictions imposed by us.
We reserve the right to restrict or block access by any Agent at our discretion.
Article 15 – Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services, or any part thereof, at any time and without prior notice, at our sole discretion.
Upon termination, you remain liable for any outstanding amounts owed up to and including the date of termination.
The following provisions shall survive termination:
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Intellectual Property
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Feedback
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Termination
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Disclaimer of Warranties
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Limitation of Liability
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Indemnification
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Severability
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Entire Agreement
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Governing Law
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Privacy Policy
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Any other provisions which by their nature should survive termination
Article 16 – Disclaimer of Warranties
The information provided through the Services is offered for general informational purposes only.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided.
Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
Unless expressly stated by Pétanque Sportif, the Services and all products provided through them are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or timely.
Article 17 – Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pétanque Sportif, its affiliates, employees, officers, directors, agents, suppliers, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, or savings, arising from your use of the Services or any products obtained through the Services.
In any case, our total liability shall be limited to the amount paid by you for the order giving rise to the claim.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal basis of the claim, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.
Article 18 – Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pétanque Sportif, Shopify, and our respective affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or related to:
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your breach of these Terms;
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your violation of any applicable law or the rights of a third party;
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your use or misuse of the Services.
Article 19 – Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nevertheless be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
The unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Article 20 – Waiver; Entire Agreement
Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms, together with any policies or operating rules posted by us on this website or in relation to the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and us and govern your use of the Services, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or proposals, whether oral or written.
Article 21 – Assignment
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or any of your rights or obligations without our prior written consent.
We may freely assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and any of our rights or obligations without restriction and without notice to you.
Article 22 – Governing Law
These Terms, and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France.
In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first seek an amicable resolution.
Failing such resolution, the competent courts shall be the Commercial Court of Créteil, France.
Article 23 – Headings
The headings used in these Terms are included for convenience only and shall not affect or limit the interpretation of these Terms.
Article 24 – Changes to Terms of Use
You may review the most current version of these Terms at any time on this page.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates on our website.
It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes.
Your continued use of the Services following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Article 25 – Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: contact@petanquesportif.fr
Pétanque Sportif
8 bis Rue Blanqui
94800 Villejuif
France
Phone: +33 6 52 82 20 00
Company Registration: 891 811 853 RCS Créteil
VAT Number: FR01891811853