General terms and conditions of business

General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

barista.tools

Otto Hauck
Status: 01/2026

1. Scope of Application

These General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts concluded via the online shop barista.tools between

Otto Hauck
Fraham 18
5273 Roßbach
Austria

VAT ID: ATU68885815

(hereinafter referred to as the “Seller”)

and customers.

Consumers within the meaning of these GTC are persons pursuant to § 1 of the Austrian Consumer Protection Act (KSchG); entrepreneurs are persons pursuant to § 1 of the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB).

2. Conclusion of Contract

The products presented in the online shop do not constitute a legally binding offer.
A contract is concluded as soon as the Seller confirms the order by email or dispatches the goods.

3. Prices and Payment

All prices are stated in euros and include statutory VAT, plus shipping costs.
The payment methods offered during the ordering process are deemed agreed upon.

4. Delivery and Transfer of Risk

Delivery is made to the address provided by the customer.

Consumers:
The risk of accidental loss or accidental deterioration of the goods passes to the consumer only upon delivery of the goods.

Entrepreneurs:
The risk passes upon handover of the goods to the transport service provider.

5. Retention of Title

The goods remain the property of the Seller until full payment has been made.

6. Right of Withdrawal (Consumers Only)

Withdrawal Period

14 days from the day on which the consumer receives the goods.

Notice of Withdrawal

The withdrawal must be addressed to:
info@barista.tools

Consequences of Withdrawal

  • Refund of all payments made, including standard shipping costs

  • Refund using the original method of payment

  • Refund no later than 14 days

  • Return shipping costs are borne by the consumer

Diminution in Value

Only applies if the goods have been used beyond what is necessary to inspect them.

Exclusion of the Right of Withdrawal

No right of withdrawal applies to:

  • sealed goods for hygiene or health protection reasons once unsealed

  • custom-made or personalized goods

7. Warranty

Consumers:
The provisions of the Austrian Consumer Warranty Act (VGG) apply.

Entrepreneurs:
Warranty period of 12 months; § 377 UGB applies.

8. Liability

Unlimited liability applies in cases of:

  • intent and gross negligence

  • product liability

In cases of slight negligence, liability exists only for breach of essential contractual obligations and is limited to the typical foreseeable damage.

9. Data Protection

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the privacy policy available on barista.tools.

10. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

Austrian law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
Jurisdiction is determined in accordance with statutory provisions.