Terms and Conditions of Use

Of Hábitat Muebles

By accessing and using Hábitat Muebles, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions of use. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our site. 

1. Site Usage

1.1. Access and Availability: Hábitat Muebles strives to provide continuous and uninterrupted access to the site, but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

1.2. Registration: By registering on our site, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. 

2. User Content

2.1. Content Upload: By uploading content to Hábitat Muebles, you warrant that you have the necessary rights to such content and that its publication does not infringe on third-party rights.

2.2. Moderation: We reserve the right to moderate and delete content that we deem inappropriate or that violates these terms and conditions. 

3. Intellectual Property

3.1. Copyright: All content on Hábitat Muebles is protected by copyright. You do not have permission to copy, reproduce, distribute, or use our content without authorization.

3.2. Trademarks: Hábitat Muebles is a registered trademark, protected by industrial property rights, which belong exclusively to Hábitat Muebles S.A. Users of the website may not use the trademarks in any way without the prior written authorization of their owners. 

4. Privacy Policy

4.1. Privacy: Your use of Hábitat Muebles is subject to our privacy policy. By using our site, you agree to the privacy practices described in that policy. 

5. Purchases and Payments

5.1. Transactions: By making purchases through our site, you agree to the payment terms and any applicable policies.

5.2. Returns: There are no cash refunds; we issue credit notes to be applied to future purchases, which are valid for 60 days. The process can be done in person since, as it involves a return of an item, it must be delivered to the store for its respective inspection and approval of the return. Warranties are for 6 months for manufacturing defects and 30 days for electrical items.

5.2.1. Changes or returns of merchandise incur a 25% penalty of the value of the item.

5.3. Discounts: Discounts apply only for cash payment or bank transfer according to the applicable discount percentage at the time of purchase, meaning it depends on the promotions and/or offers valid at the specific time, which may vary according to the season and are limited to the specified period of time.

5.4. Warehousing: Free warehousing service for 30 calendar days from the purchase date indicated on the invoice; after this period, a 2% monthly fee will be charged on the total amount of the invoice.

5.5. Layaways: Merchandise layaways are made with a 30% down payment of the merchandise value and are valid for 30 business days. If the total balance is not paid within this period, the customer will forfeit the advance payment and must pay the full price of the item.

5.6. Transportation: Transportation is NOT included in the sale. We offer the service at a reasonable additional cost according to the quantity and place of delivery, so the cost may vary and can be quoted prior to shipment.

5.7. Warranty: Our items have a 6-month warranty (from the invoice date), except for electronic items (see section 5.7.2 for more details).

5.7.1. The customer must present the item to Hábitat Muebles, S.A., to apply the warranty and determine its eligibility.

5.7.2. The warranty on electronic items is valid for 30 calendar days from the delivery date (such as lamps, mirrors with LED lights, sofas, and electric recliners).

5.7.3. Warranties apply to manufacturing defects; they will be voided by mishandling, damage due to misuse, and/or modifications or alterations made by the buyer.

5.8. Merchandise Pickup: Items must be picked up at our warehouse located at Ofibodegas Capri: warehouse #2, by presenting the purchase invoice, with prior coordination 24 hours in advance at the telephone: +506 7223 4080.

5.8.1. The person picking up the merchandise is obligated to physically inspect the item(s) at the time of dispatch in our warehouse. Once the item is delivered, responsibility falls on the person who picked it up. 

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1. Use at Your Own Risk: The use of Hábitat Muebles is at your own risk. We are not responsible for losses or damages arising from the use of our website. 

7. Changes to the Terms and Conditions

7.1. Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Modifications will be effective upon being published on the website. 

8. Applicable Law

8.1. Jurisdiction: These terms and conditions are subject to the laws of Costa Rica, and any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of San José. 

By using Hábitat Muebles, you agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.