Are general terms and conditions mandatory?

General terms and conditions are not a legal requirement for an online store, but it is very common and wise to have general terms and conditions. It is also a requirement to have clear terms and conditions in order to qualify for WebwinkelKeur.General terms and conditions offer clarity around the rights and obligations of both the consumer and the entrepreneur. If you do not have general terms and conditions then the (Dutch) law applies, in many cases without general conditions it is not very beneficial for the entrepreneur. Therefore, it is important to have general terms and conditions on your webshop and to mention them during the checkout as well. Drafting general terms and conditions does not have to be complex, since most webshops do not differ much from each other legally, we offer free general terms and conditions for webshops supplemented with other legal documents and sample texts. With this you will quickly have your webshop in order.