Legal Notice – Velveto

MARKETPLACE INFORMATION

In accordance with Article 6 of French Law No. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on confidence in the digital economy, users of the website www.velveto.app are informed of the identity of the various stakeholders involved in its creation and monitoring:

  • Owner: Velveto
  • Legal form: SAS with a share capital of €1,000
  • Registered with the RCS (Trade and Companies Register) of Bastia under number 940 867 443
  • Head office: 70 Route du Cap, 20200 San-Martino-di-Lota, France
  • Website creation: Uppler
  • Publication manager: Pascal RONGICONI
  • Data Protection Contact: pascal@velveto.app

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Use of the website www.velveto.app implies full and unconditional acceptance of the general terms and conditions of use described below. These terms and conditions may be modified or supplemented at any time. Users of the website are therefore encouraged to consult them regularly.

The website is normally accessible to users at all times. However, Velveto may decide to interrupt access for technical maintenance purposes and will endeavor to inform users in advance of the dates and times of such interventions.

The website www.velveto.app is regularly updated by the communications team. Likewise, legal notices may be modified at any time and are binding on the user, who is encouraged to refer to them frequently.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED

The website www.velveto.app enables businesses to buy and sell luxury goods via a dedicated platform. The site is intended exclusively for professional users, who may access a wide selection of luxury products.

Velveto strives to provide the most accurate information possible. However, the company shall not be held liable for any omissions, inaccuracies, or deficiencies in updates, whether due to its own actions or those of third-party partners providing such information.

All information provided on the site is for guidance only and may change over time. Furthermore, the content of the website is not exhaustive and is subject to modifications since it was put online.

TECHNICAL DATA LIMITATIONS

Velveto shall not be held liable for material damage arising from use of the website.

The website is designed and structured according to modern web standards. For optimal use, it is recommended that users access the site using up-to-date hardware and software.

Unauthorized access to the source code of the site with the aim of introducing malware, misappropriating data, or altering its structure is strictly prohibited.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on the website www.velveto.app (including documents, visuals, and all elements created for the site) is the property of Velveto and its affiliates, and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Any extraction—whether temporary or permanent—of all or part of the site’s content, in qualitative or quantitative terms, onto another medium, by any method or in any form, as well as any reuse of such content by making it available to the public, is strictly prohibited.

However, in accordance with the French Intellectual Property Code, copies may be made for information purposes and for strictly private use only. No license or right other than that of consulting the site is granted to users. Any reproduction for non-private use is expressly prohibited.

Unless otherwise stated, company names, logos, products, and trademarks mentioned on this website are the property of Velveto. They may not be used without prior written consent from Velveto. Velveto holds usage rights for the trademarks and logos of its clients and partners. Any unauthorized use of such marks may result in legal action.

Any full or partial reproduction, representation, modification, publication, or adaptation of elements of the site, by any means or process, is prohibited. Unauthorized use of the site or its content may constitute infringement and may be prosecuted under Articles L.335-2 and following of the French Intellectual Property Code.

Velveto takes the protection of users’ personal data very seriously. Data is collected and used in accordance with the Privacy Policy. Users have rights of access, rectification, erasure, and data portability, in accordance with applicable regulations, including the GDPR.

Personal data may be shared with Velveto’s service providers in connection with the operation of the platform.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Velveto shall not be held liable for direct or indirect damage caused to the user's equipment when accessing the website, resulting from either the use of outdated or non-compliant hardware as defined in Section 4, or from the appearance of a bug or incompatibility.

Velveto shall also not be held liable for indirect damages (such as loss of business or opportunities) resulting from the use of the website.

Interactive spaces (e.g., contact forms) are available to users. Velveto reserves the right to delete any content posted in these spaces that violates applicable laws in France, particularly those relating to data protection, without prior notice. Where appropriate, Velveto also reserves the right to take civil and/or criminal legal action against the user, especially in the case of racist, offensive, defamatory, or pornographic content, regardless of the medium used (text, image, etc.).

PERSONAL DATA MANAGEMENT

In France, personal data is protected by several laws, including Law No. 78-87 of 6 January 1978, Law No. 2004-801 of 6 August 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (applicable since 25 May 2018), Article L.226-13 of the French Penal Code, and the European Directive of 24 October 1995.

During use of the website, the following data may be collected: the URL of links through which the user accessed the site, the user’s internet service provider, and the user’s IP address.

Velveto only collects personal data when necessary for specific services offered by the site. The user provides this data knowingly, in particular when entering it themselves. It is specified to the user whether or not providing such information is mandatory.

In accordance with Articles 38 and following of Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 relating to data processing, files, and freedoms, and Articles 13, 16, 17, and 21 of GDPR 2016/679, each user has the right to access, rectify, delete, and object to the processing of their personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact: contact@velveto.app

No personal data collected on the site is published, exchanged, transferred, assigned, or sold to third parties without the user’s knowledge. In the event of the acquisition of Velveto and its rights, the data could be transferred to the acquiring entity, which would in turn be bound by the same data protection obligations.

The site's databases are protected under the provisions of the French Law of 1 July 1998, transposing Directive 96/9 of 11 March 1996 on the legal protection of databases.

HYPERLINKS AND COOKIES

The website contains hyperlinks to other sites (partners, resources, etc.) with Velveto’s authorization. However, Velveto has no control over these external sites and therefore disclaims any liability regarding their potentially unlawful content.

Users are informed that one or more cookies may be installed automatically on their device when visiting the site. A cookie is a small file that does not identify the user but records browsing data. These cookies are used to enhance navigation and perform audience measurement.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are used and to refuse them. Refusing cookies may, however, limit access to certain services. For browser-specific instructions on cookie management, search for: “blocking cookies in Internet Explorer/Firefox” along with your browser version.

CREDITS

Photo and image credits:
©Velveto.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

Any dispute related to the use of the website www.velveto.app is subject to French law. Jurisdiction is exclusively assigned to the competent courts of Paris.

KEY LEGISLATION REFERENCED

  • Law No. 78-87 of 6 January 1978, as amended by Law No. 2004-801 of 6 August 2004 on data processing, files, and freedoms
  • Law No. 2018-493 of 20 June 2018 on the protection of personal data and GDPR 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (applicable from 25 May 2018)
  • Law No. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on confidence in the digital economy
  • Law No. 2016-1321 of 7 October 2016 for a Digital Republic (“Lemaire Law”)

GLOSSARY

  • User: Any individual accessing and using the website mentioned above
  • Personal Data: “Any information which allows, directly or indirectly, the identification of a natural person” (Article 4 of Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 and Article 13 of GDPR 2016/679 of 27 April 2016, applicable since 25 May 2018)