2026 Version
HERA SPORT
1. Introduction
These General Terms and Conditions of Sale govern the offer, sale and delivery of products marketed through the website www.hera-sport.it (hereinafter the "Website").
Use of the Website and placement of an order imply full knowledge and acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
These terms and conditions apply to all purchases made through the Website by consumers and, where compatible, by professional customers (B2B), unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The sales contract is governed by Italian law and by the European legislation applicable to e-commerce and consumer protection.
2. Seller
The Website is operated by:
Sirio Barbara Maria, registered office at Via Pietro Luca 8, tax code SRI BBR 65S59 E379H, VAT number 10617850010, REA TO-1163799 – email info@hera-sport.it, telephone +39-329-0741615
(hereinafter referred to as the "Seller").
3. Scope of application
These Terms and Conditions govern every sale made through the Website.
Any different terms and conditions proposed by the purchaser shall not apply unless expressly accepted in writing by the Seller.
These terms and conditions may be updated at any time.
The applicable terms and conditions are those published on the Website at the time the order is submitted.
4. Products
Hera Sport markets products mainly dedicated to the following sectors:
twirling
majorettes
cheerleading
dance
gymnastics
marching band
musical bands
entertainment
sports accessories
gadgets and promotional items
The photographs, descriptions, technical data sheets and images on the Website are for illustrative purposes only.
Although prepared with the utmost care, slight differences may occur compared with the product actually delivered, due, by way of example but not limited to:
monitor settings;
devices used for viewing;
different production batches;
updates made by the manufacturer;
natural characteristics of the materials.
Such differences do not constitute a lack of conformity.
Any measurements, weights and technical characteristics indicated in the product data sheets are to be considered approximate, unless otherwise specified.
5. Product availability
Products published on the Website are normally available while stocks last.
The availability information is purely indicative and may change even after the order has been submitted due to the simultaneous presence of multiple users or inventory updates.
If one or more ordered products are unavailable:
the customer will be informed as soon as possible;
the customer may choose to wait for restocking;
request an alternative product;
obtain a refund of the amount relating to the unavailable products.
The Seller reserves the right to cancel the order if it is not possible to obtain the requested products.
6. Prices
All prices published on the Website are expressed in Euros.
Unless otherwise indicated, prices include applicable VAT.
Shipping costs, any customs duties, import taxes or other additional costs are indicated separately before the order is completed.
For shipments to countries outside the European Union, any customs duties, local taxes or customs clearance fees shall be borne by the customer, unless otherwise indicated.
The Seller reserves the right to change prices at any time.
Changes shall not apply to orders already confirmed.
7. Registration on the Website
Products may be purchased with or without registration, where permitted by the Website.
Users who decide to create an account undertake to:
provide truthful, complete and up-to-date information;
keep their login credentials confidential;
not allow third parties to use their account.
The user is responsible for all activities carried out through their account.
If the Seller detects improper, fraudulent or unlawful use, it may suspend or close the account without prior notice.
8. Purchase procedure
To make a purchase, the customer must:
select the desired products;
add them to the shopping cart;
check the order summary;
choose the shipping method;
select the payment method;
definitively confirm the order.
Before submitting the order, the customer may check and correct any errors relating to the information entered.
Submission of the order constitutes a contractual offer to purchase.
9. Conclusion of the contract
The sales contract shall be deemed concluded exclusively when Hera Sport sends the customer confirmation of acceptance of the order by email.
The mere automatic receipt of the order does not constitute acceptance thereof.
Hera Sport reserves the right to refuse orders in the following cases, by way of example:
incomplete or incorrect information;
failure to authorize payment;
unavailability of products;
obvious pricing error;
suspected fraudulent use;
violation of these terms and conditions.
In such cases, the customer will be promptly informed and any amounts already paid will be refunded in full.
10. Payment methods
Payment may be made exclusively through the systems available on the Website at the time of purchase.
By way of example:
Credit and debit cards
PayPal
Bank transfer
Apple Pay
Google Pay
any other systems that may be available
Electronic payments are managed through specialized platforms operating via secure connections using up-to-date security protocols.
Hera Sport does not store complete payment card details.
The Seller reserves the right to carry out anti-fraud checks before confirming the order.
If such checks have a negative outcome, the order may be cancelled.
11. Invoicing
Tax documentation is issued in accordance with applicable Italian legislation.
If the customer wishes the invoice to be issued to a company or professional, they must enter the required tax information during the purchase procedure.
Requests made after the tax document has been issued may not be accepted.
12. Shipping
Shipping methods, delivery times, countries served, any costs, customs duties and all information relating to delivery are governed by the Shipping Policy published on the Website, which forms an integral part of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
13. Returns and refunds
The procedures for exercising the right of withdrawal, the conditions for returning products, refund times, return costs and any exclusions are governed by the Return & Refund Policy published on the Website, which forms an integral part of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
14. Warranty
The terms relating to the Legal Guarantee of Conformity, any manufacturer's commercial warranties, procedures for reporting defects and applicable limitations are governed by the Warranty Policy published on the Website, which forms an integral part of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
15. Intellectual property
All content on the Website, including, by way of example:
photographs;
images;
videos;
logos;
trademarks;
texts;
descriptions;
technical data sheets;
graphics;
catalogs;
layouts;
software;
databases;
is protected by Italian, European and international intellectual property laws.
Any reproduction, copying, distribution, modification, publication or use of the content without the prior written authorization of Hera Sport or the respective rights holders is prohibited.
Trademarks belonging to third-party manufacturers remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.
16. Privacy
The processing of personal data is governed by the Privacy Policy published on the Website, prepared pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Italian legislation.
The Privacy Policy forms an integral part of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
17. Cookies
The Website uses technical cookies and, subject to the user's consent where required, analytics and profiling cookies.
The methods of using cookies are described in the Cookie Policy published on the Website.
Users may change their preferences at any time through the consent management system adopted by the Website.
18. Force majeure
Hera Sport shall not be held liable for delays or inability to perform its obligations where these result from unforeseeable events beyond its control.
By way of example:
natural disasters;
fires;
wars;
pandemics;
transport disruptions;
strikes;
customs blockages;
cyberattacks;
telecommunications network outages;
supplier unavailability;
measures taken by public authorities.
In such cases, performance of the contract may be suspended for the time strictly necessary.
19. Limitation of liability
Except as provided by mandatory provisions of law, Hera Sport shall not be liable for:
indirect damages;
loss of profits;
loss of data;
loss of business opportunities;
damages resulting from improper use of the products;
delays attributable to carriers;
delays caused by customs authorities;
force majeure events.
The Seller's liability in the cases provided for by law remains unaffected.
20. Communications
All communications between the customer and Hera Sport may be made by:
email;
PEC (certified email), where applicable;
contact form available on the Website;
contact details indicated in the Contact section.
Communications sent to the email address provided by the customer during the purchase process shall be deemed validly received, unless proven otherwise.
21. Amendments to the General Terms and Conditions
Hera Sport reserves the right to amend these General Terms and Conditions of Sale at any time.
Any amendments shall take effect from the date of their publication on the Website and shall not affect orders already concluded.
22. Applicable law
These General Terms and Conditions of Sale are governed by Italian law.
For matters not expressly provided for herein, the following shall apply:
the Italian Civil Code;
Italian Legislative Decree 206/2005 (Consumer Code);
Italian Legislative Decree 70/2003 on e-commerce;
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR);
any other applicable Italian and European legislation.
23. Dispute resolution
For disputes between a consumer and a professional, the court of the consumer's place of residence or domicile shall have jurisdiction, where provided for by applicable legislation.
Consumers residing in the European Union may also use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, where available.
For disputes with professional customers (B2B), unless otherwise agreed in writing, the court of the place where the Seller has its registered office shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
24. Contact details
For any information relating to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, please contact:
Hera Sport
Address: Via Pietro Luca 8 – 10015 Ivrea (TO) ITALY
Email: info@hera-sport.it
Telephone: +39-329-0741615
VAT No.: IT-10617850010