Terms of service
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS – BORING COLLECTION
Drawn up to confirm the legal relationship between Boring Collection, established in Amsterdam, hereinafter referred to as “Boring Collection”, and its counterparty, hereinafter referred to as “the Client”.
Article 1 – Definitions
1.1 In these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:
Boring Collection: the trade name of the company established in Amsterdam.
Client: any natural or legal person who purchases products or services from Boring Collection.
Consumer: a natural person acting outside their business or professional activity.
Agreement: any agreement between Boring Collection and the Client for the delivery of products or services.
Article 2 – Applicability
2.1 These terms and conditions apply to all offers, agreements and deliveries of Boring Collection.
2.2 Deviations are only valid if agreed in writing.
2.3 The application of general (purchase) terms and conditions of the Client is expressly excluded unless explicitly accepted in writing by Boring Collection.
Article 3 – Offers and Formation
3.1 All offers are non-binding, unless expressly stated otherwise.
3.2 An agreement is concluded upon written confirmation by Boring Collection or by actual execution of the order.
Article 4 – Prices and Payment
4.1 All prices are exclusive of VAT and transport costs.
4.2 For orders under €10,000, payment of 100% is due within 14 days of the invoice date.
4.3 For orders of €10,000 or more: - 50% upon order; - 50% no later than one working day before delivery.
4.4 In case of late payment, statutory commercial interest is due.
4.5 All collection costs are borne by the Client.
4.6 Quotations are valid for 30 days.
4.7 After this period, Boring Collection reserves the right to adjust prices due to market changes.
Article 5 – Delivery and Assembly
5.1 Delivery is made to the Client’s warehouse or their logistics provider, at ground-level unloading point.
5.2 Further internal distribution, placement, or transport to higher floors is not included unless explicitly agreed in writing.
5.3 If in stock, delivery will take place within two weeks of order confirmation.
5.4 For larger orders or items not in stock, delivery will take place within eight weeks, unless otherwise agreed.
5.5 The risk of damage or loss transfers upon delivery.
5.6 If agreed in writing, Boring Collection will also perform on-site assembly.
5.7 The terms and costs of assembly are confirmed in writing in advance.
5.8 The Client shall ensure: - timely and unimpeded access to the location; - presence of loading and unloading facilities; - sufficient working space and safe working conditions.
5.9 If assembly cannot proceed due to Client-related circumstances: - Boring Collection reserves the right to charge additional costs; - or cancel the assembly without any obligation of reimbursement.
5.10 For project-based installations, assembly may be included in the total offer.
Article 6 – Transport Costs and Materials
6.1 Until 31 December 2025: - orders under €5,000 excluding VAT: €75 transport fee; - orders of €5,000 or more: free delivery to warehouse.
6.2 From 1 January 2026, transport costs are borne by the Client unless otherwise agreed in writing.
6.3 Delivered pallets or transport materials remain the property of Boring Collection unless otherwise agreed in writing.
6.4 Returns are only accepted by prior agreement.
Article 7 – Retention of Title
7.1 All delivered goods remain the property of Boring Collection until all obligations of the Client have been fulfilled.
Article 8 – Warranty
8.1 All products come with a standard warranty of 24 months.
8.2 An extended warranty period of five years is available on request.
Article 9 – Liability
9.1 Boring Collection is only liable for direct damage up to the amount of the relevant invoice.
9.2 Where applicable, the maximum is limited to the coverage of the liability insurance.
9.3 Liability for indirect damage is excluded.
9.4 If third parties act on behalf of Boring Collection, they are responsible for proper execution.
Article 10 – Damage and Returns
10.1 The Client must inspect the delivery immediately for visible damage.
10.2 Damage must be noted before signing the delivery note or reported in writing within 24 hours, with photo evidence.
10.3 After assembly or handling by third parties, the right to replacement or repair expires.
10.4 The delivery note must be signed with name and date.
10.5 Returns by business customers are only accepted with prior written approval.
10.6 Returned goods must be unused, undamaged, and in original packaging.
10.7 Shipping costs and risk for returns are borne by the Client.
10.8 Refurbished items may show signs of previous use. The Client accepts the condition upon delivery.
10.9 Claims based on cosmetic imperfections of refurbished products will not be processed.
Article 11 – Product Buybacks
11.1 Boring Collection may, at its own discretion, decide to repurchase items for refurbishing.
11.2 Terms of repurchase and any reimbursement will be agreed upon in writing.
11.3 Return items must be delivered to Boring Collection’s warehouse within 30 days after approval.
11.4 Transport costs and risks are always borne by the Client.
11.5 Items may be delivered in separate parts if complete.
11.6 Boring Collection reserves the right to refuse heavily damaged or unusable products.
Article 12 – Suspension and Termination
12.1 If the Client fails to meet obligations or if there is a reasonable fear thereof, Boring Collection may suspend or terminate the agreement without liability for damages.
Article 13 – Right of Withdrawal
13.1 Consumers are entitled to withdraw within 14 days when purchasing standard products online.
13.2 Custom-made or project-based orders are excluded from the right of withdrawal.
Article 14 – Privacy
14.1 Boring Collection processes personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
14.2 The full privacy policy is available at www.boringcollection.com/privacy.
Article 15 – Final Provisions
15.1 All legal relationships with Boring Collection are exclusively governed by Dutch law.
15.2 Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in Amsterdam.
15.3 If any provision of these terms is deemed void, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
15.4 Changes to these terms are only binding if agreed upon in writing.
15.5 In the event of discrepancies or differences in interpretation between the Dutch and English version of these terms and conditions, the Dutch version shall prevail.
Established in Amsterdam for all commercial transactions of Boring Collection.
Dealer Terms – Boring Collection (Partner Agreement – Terms)
Drawn up to confirm the commercial and legal arrangements between Boring Collection, established in Amsterdam, hereinafter referred to as “Boring Collection”, and the counterparty, hereinafter referred to as “the Partner”.
Article 1 – Definitions
1.1 In these terms the following definitions apply:
1.1.a Partner: a reseller appointed by Boring Collection as such.
1.1.b Territory: the country or countries in which the Partner may sell Boring Collection products, as set out in the Territory Annex.
1.1.c Gross price list: the price list issued by Boring Collection setting out gross sales prices.
1.1.d Project: an order for multiple products to a single end customer initiated by the Partner and recorded in writing.
1.1.e Showroom display: the set presented by the Partner in its own showroom consisting of at least one desk and one chair from Boring Collection.
Article 2 – Appointment and status of the Partner
2.1 The appointment of the Partner is non‑exclusive unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
2.2 Boring Collection may appoint a maximum number of Partners per country. For the Netherlands a cap of ten Partners applies. Boring Collection reserves the right to change this number at its discretion, with a notice period of sixty days.
2.3 The Partner is permitted to sell and deliver cross‑border within the EEA. There is no obligation to share leads.
2.4 Online sales, whether through the Partner’s own web shop or through marketplaces, are not permitted without Boring Collection’s prior written consent.
Article 3 – Assortment, colour policy and combinations
3.1 The Partner may carry competing brands, except for products offered in RAL 7044 or similar colours.
3.2 Boring Collection products may not be offered as combined sets with products from other suppliers in the same or similar colour. Combinations with contrasting materials or colours, such as a wooden desk with a chair or a yellow table with a monitor arm, are permitted.
3.3 In case of doubt regarding colour similarity, Boring Collection’s assessment is decisive.
Article 4 – Showroom obligation and brand use
4.1 Throughout the term the Partner maintains at least one Showroom display consisting of one desk and one chair, purchased with a showroom discount of fifty percent on the gross price.
4.2 Each Showroom display must be submitted to Boring Collection for prior approval by means of a drawing or plan with specifications. The initial Showroom display shall be installed within sixty days after the start of the partnership.
4.3 Boring Collection supplies brand and product materials. The Partner uses these materials in accordance with Boring Collection’s brand and style guidelines. Advertisements and price lists require prior approval.
Article 5 – Pricing, discounts and projects
5.1 Boring Collection maintains a Gross price list. The Partner is free to set its resale prices in compliance with applicable law.
5.2 Annual discount per calendar year:
5.2.a Thirty percent discount where annual turnover is below fifty thousand euro (excluding VAT) on Boring Collection products.
5.2.b Forty percent discount where annual turnover is at least fifty thousand euro (excluding VAT) on Boring Collection products.
5.3 Project bonus. For incidental projects initiated by the Partner and not marketed broadly, an additional five percent bonus may be granted, only after Boring Collection’s prior written confirmation. The bonus is applied on the order invoice.
5.4 Cap. The total discount including any project bonus never exceeds forty‑five percent of the gross price.
5.5 The discount scheme and assessment apply per calendar year. Boring Collection decides whether an order qualifies as a Project based on its incidental nature, fairness and good faith.
5.6 As of 1 January 2026 a maximum partner discount of twenty five percent applies to accessories based on the gross price.
5.7 The most up to date products and gross prices are published in Boring Collection’s webshop and constitute the authoritative price and assortment reference.
5.8 Partners receive a webshop account to place orders. Discount codes: “Dealer Discount 40%” for all furniture items and “Dealer Accessoires Discount 25%” for all accessories.
Article 6 – Orders, delivery and Incoterms
6.1 Delivery is made to the Partner’s warehouse or its logistics provider at ground‑level unloading point. Incoterm: DAP Partner warehouse, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
6.2 Lead times. If in stock, delivery takes place within two weeks after order confirmation. For larger orders or where not in stock the lead time is a maximum of eight weeks, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
6.3 The Partner shall inspect the shipment upon arrival and have the delivery note signed with name and date. Visible damage and shortages must be noted before signature or reported in writing within twenty‑four hours after delivery with photographic evidence.
6.4 Where a shortage is reported in time Boring Collection will deliver the missing parts at no charge. Late reports may lead to delays and or costs that cannot be recovered from Boring Collection.
6.5 As of 1 January 2026 the following fixed delivery fees apply per order amount excluding VAT:
a. up to and including € 5,000: € 75
b. over € 5,000 and up to and including € 12,500: € 150
c. over € 12,500: € 250
Article 7 – Payment and security
7.1 Standard payment term is thirty days net from invoice date unless agreed otherwise in writing.
7.2 For stock deliveries with a delivery date within four weeks from order Boring Collection issues an invoice for one hundred percent of the order amount, payable within thirty days.
7.3 For deliveries with a delivery date more than four weeks from order Boring Collection issues an invoice for one hundred percent of the order amount of which fifty percent is payable prior to delivery and fifty percent within fourteen days after delivery.
7.4 In case of late payment statutory commercial interest and reasonable collection costs are due. Boring Collection may suspend further deliveries until full payment has been made.
7.5 Boring Collection may at any time set a credit limit, require additional security or request prepayment where payment behaviour or creditworthiness so warrants. Boring Collection reserves the right not to deliver where insolvency is imminent or other material risks exist.
Article 8 – Assembly and service
8.1 Where assembly is performed by third parties the Partner is fully responsible for correct execution. Boring Collection is not liable for errors or damage resulting from third‑party assembly.
8.2 Service requests receive a first response from Boring Collection within five business days. Costs of unjustified or out‑of‑warranty service are borne by the Partner or end customer.
8.3 Boring Collection supplies common spare parts. The Partner may order these. Holding Partner stock is recommended but not mandatory.
Article 9 – Returns, RMA and restocking
9.1 Voluntary returns are not accepted without Boring Collection’s prior written consent. Conditions and any fees are agreed in writing in advance.
Article 10 – Annual review, targets and consequences
10.1 An annual review takes place based on calendar‑year turnover and compliance with these terms.
10.2 If annual turnover remains below fifty thousand euro excluding VAT Boring Collection may, with immediate effect for the following calendar year, reduce the discount to thirty percent or terminate the partnership.
10.3 Boring Collection may, at its discretion, grant a sixty‑day cure period to implement an improvement plan. Granting a cure period does not waive the right to discount adjustment or termination.
Article 11 – Termination and effects
11.1 Boring Collection may terminate the partnership for, among others, non‑payment, breach of Article 3 or Article 4, breach of Article 2.4, reputational harm, violation of applicable law or regulation, or (imminent) insolvency.
11.2 Except in urgent or serious cases a notice period of thirty days applies during which the Partner may remedy the breach, unless cure is impossible or unreasonable given the nature and extent of the breach.
11.3 Effects of termination. Open orders are cancelled unless otherwise agreed. Showroom items are not taken back on termination for cause under Article 11.1. If Boring Collection terminates without cause it may, at its option, take back showroom items at twenty‑five percent of the original new value.
Article 12 – Order of precedence
12.1 In case of conflict the following order applies:
A. The signed Partner Agreement and annexes including the Territory Annex and any Project confirmations.
B. These Dealer Terms.
C. The Order Confirmation.
D. The Offer.
E. Boring Collection’s General Terms and Conditions.
F. Boring Collection’s Warranty Conditions.
G. Any policy documents including brand and style guidelines.
Article 13 – Miscellaneous
13.1 Intellectual property in designs, photos, texts and brand designations rests with Boring Collection. Registration of Boring marks, domain names or confusingly similar signs by the Partner is not permitted.
13.2 The Partner shall keep confidential information strictly confidential and use it solely for the sale and service of Boring Collection products.
13.3 The Partner shall, upon first request, cooperate with product recalls or safety actions and comply with all applicable regulations and certifications.
Article 14 – Governing law and jurisdiction
14.1 These Dealer Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands.
14.2 Disputes are submitted exclusively to the competent court in Amsterdam.
Established in Amsterdam for Partner distribution of Boring Collection within the EEA.
