Last updated: May 20, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and Rik van Zanten ("we", "us", "our", or the "Company") regarding your access to and use of the rikvanzanten.nl website (the "Site") and any related services, products, content, or features offered through the Site (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.
By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater, and that you have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement. If you are accessing the Site on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, in which case "you" refers to that entity.
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made.
Rik van Zanten operates a personal blog and artisan coffee consultancy focused on home brewing techniques, espresso craftsmanship, and coffee equipment guidance. Through the Site, we provide the following Services:
All Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without prior notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services.
Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account or provide personal information. When creating an account or submitting information through our contact form, you agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Rik van Zanten, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include any right to:
Any unauthorized use of the Site or its contents terminates the license granted by these Terms and may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
All prices for digital products and services are displayed on the Site and are quoted in Euros (EUR) unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Payment for products and services must be made through the payment methods available on the Site at the time of purchase. By submitting a payment, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method.
Upon successful payment, you will receive access to download or view the purchased digital product. Digital products are delivered electronically and are non-tangible goods. Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. We do not offer refunds for digital products once access has been granted, except where required by applicable consumer protection laws.
Consultation services must be booked and paid for in advance through the Site. Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled consultation time are eligible for a full refund or rescheduling at no additional cost. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled time may be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the consultation price. No-shows without prior notice are not eligible for refunds.
All prices displayed on the Site include applicable value-added tax (VAT) in accordance with Dutch and European Union tax regulations. You are responsible for any additional taxes, duties, or charges that may apply in your jurisdiction.
You agree to use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site:
THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the materials on the Site in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.
The coffee brewing, equipment, and preparation content provided on the Site is for informational and educational purposes only. Results may vary based on individual equipment, water quality, bean freshness, and technique. Always follow manufacturer guidelines for your specific equipment and exercise caution when handling hot water and pressurized brewing devices.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RIK VAN ZANTEN, HIS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid, if any, to us during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to liability, or one hundred Euros (EUR 100.00), whichever is greater.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Rik van Zanten, his affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and his and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including but not limited to your User Contributions, any use of the Site's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of Amsterdam, Netherlands. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect. No waiver by us of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure by us to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rik van Zanten regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: