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Equtrade
Muldersveld 1 9041
Oostakker, Belgium
Muldersveld 1 9041
Oostakker, Belgium
Latest update: 28/07/2025
Contact: +32 488 90 48 52 | laure@equtrade.eu
VAT Number: BE0633.692.189
1.1 Equtrade: a private limited company, with registered office at Muldersveld 1, 9041 Oostakker (Belgium), registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under number 1024.237.549 (RLP Ghent,section Ghent), acting as the intermediary entity for the sale and purchase ofhorses via its System.
1.2 User: any natural person or legal entity that accesses or uses the System, whether in the capacity of a Buyer or a Seller.
1.3 System: the Equtrade application, website, and any associated services provided by Equtrade to facilitate transactions between the Users.
1.4 Buyer:a User who purchases a horse via the System with the intention to enter into a Sales Agreement with a Seller.
1.5 Seller: a User who lists a horse for sale via the System and the intention to enter into a Sales Agreement with a Buyer.
1.6 Sales Agreement: a legally binding agreement between the Buyer and the Seller that sets out the terms and conditions of the purchase and sale of a horse.
2.1 These terms and conditions (“Terms”) apply to the use of the System and governall documents, information, offers, operations, services and performances provided by Equtrade to a User.
2.2 By using the System, the User confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms.
2.3 The Terms shall apply to the exclusion of any general terms and conditions of the User, which the User accepts.
2.4 Equtrade reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time.Any such amendments shall become effective immediately upon their publication.
2.5 In the event of any conflict between these Terms, the Sales Agreement, or any other agreement, the provisions of the [Sales Agreement] shall prevail and govern.
3.1 In the event of a natural person, the User shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess full legal capacity.
3.2 In the event that a User acts on behalf of a legal entity, such User shall be duly authorised to bind said entity.
3.3 Users shall be solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information submitted via the System.
a) Contact Equtrade
The Seller is invited to contact Equtrade to obtain further information regarding the operation of the System, during which Equtrade will take the opportunity to become acquainted with the Seller and his/her/its preferences.
b) Stable visit and horse assessment
A dedicated client manager appointed by Equtrade will visit the Seller’s stable and conduct an in-person assessment of the horse(s) proposed for listing on the System.
c) Setup of Equtrade profile
Following the assessment, Equtrade will register the Seller’s horse(s)in its database and create a personalized Seller environment within the application.
d) Manage listings
The Seller may manage his/her/its listings through the application, including the ability to update prices, videos, and other key information at any time.
e) Private matching with pre-qualified Buyers
Equtrade will try to discreetly match the Seller’s horses with verified Buyers, with the aim of making the best possible fit in terms of budget, experience level and ambition.
a) Download Equtrade app
The Buyer is required to download the Equtrade application, which is available on the App Store and Google Play.
b) Create an account
The Buyer is required to complete the registration process by creating a personal account within the System.
c) Complete buyer profile
The Buyer is required to provide detailed information regarding his/her/its preferences, including the submission of videos that illustrate his/her/its riding style and desired horse characteristics.
d) Personal introduction call
Within [3] business days following account registration, a designated client manager shall contact the Buyer in order to further refine his/her/its preferences and search criteria. A fee of two hundred fifty euros (EUR 250) (excl. VAT) per request shall apply for each personal introduction call.
e) Selection of verified high-end horses
Equtrade, to the best of its availabilities and subject to availability, shall identify and select suitable high-end horses from its network of verified Sellers, based on the Buyer’s submitted profile and requirements.
f) Receive tailored horse proposals
Subject to availability, the Buyer shall receive personalised horse proposals via WhatsApp or other designated communication channels, each selected in accordance with the Buyer’s specified criteria.
5.1 The purchase price of the horse shall be determined by mutual agreement between the Buyer and the Seller, with the assistance of Equtrade solely acting as intermediary facilitating contact and communication between the Seller and the Buyer (and never in any way acting in the name, or on behalf, ofthe Seller or the Buyer) and shall be recorded in the Sales Agreement.
5.2 The Seller shall issue an invoice to the Buyer for the full purchase price. Payment of the purchase price shall be made directly by the Buyer to the Seller.
5.3 Equtrade shall be entitled to a total commission of ten percent (10%) of the final purchase price, exclusive of VAT. This commission shall be equally borne by the parties, with five percent (5%) payable by the Buyer and five percent (5%) payable by the Seller. The commission fees shall be invoiced separately and are non-refundable, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing by Equtrade.
5.4 All Equtrade’s invoices are payable within the payment term included therein and to the bank account number included therein.
5.5 In case of late payment of an invoice, a conventional late-payment interest equal to the applicable interest rate in accordance with article 5 of the Belgian Act of 2 August 2002 on combatting late payment in commercial transactions shall be due ipso jure and without prior notice of default or after notice of default has been served on the consumer, from the due date. In addition, as a penalty clause, a fixed compensation in the amount of 10% of the invoice amount, with a minimum of EUR 125, shall be payable by law and without prior notice of default.
5.6 Equtrade is not, and shall not deemed to be, a party to the payment transaction between the Buyer and the Seller. Equtrade’s role is strictly limited to that of an intermediary, and it shall bear no responsibility or liability with respect to any payment obligations or dispute sarising therefrom.
6.1 Trial viewings shall be scheduled and coordinated with the Seller. All costs and risks associated with travel for the purpose of trial viewings (as well as all risks associated with the actual try-outs) shall be borne solely by the Buyer.
6.2 The Buyer is strongly advised to procure an independent veterinary examination prior to the execution of the Sales Agreement. The Seller shall provide reasonable access to the horse for such inspection and shall provide all available medical records relevant to the horse.
6.3 The Buyer shall bear sole responsibility for the arrangement and all associated costs of the transport of the horse following delivery at the Seller’s premises. Equtrade may, without obligation, refer the Buyer to independent third-party transport providers. Equtrade shall not be held liable in any respect for the actions, omissions, or services of such third-party providers, and expressly disclaims all liability arising out of or inconnection with the execution or performance of the transport.
7.1 Equtrade acts solely as an intermediary, facilitating transactions between Users.
7.2 Equtrade expressly disclaims all warranties regarding the condition,soundness, health, fitness, quality, or performance of any horse listed, offered or sold via the System.
7.3 The provisions of extra-contractual liability in Book 6 of the Belgian Civil Code are expressly excluded in the relationship between the User and Equtrade. Any fault or behaviour for which Equtrade could incur contractual liability, can solely give rise to such contractual liability, to the exclusion, to the fullest extent permitted by law, of any non-contractual liability.
7.4 Similarly, any fault or behaviour of an auxiliary (includingsub-auxiliaries) of Equtrade (for example, an employee, a representative, or adirector) for which Equtrade could incur contractual liability, can solely give rise to such contractual liability of Equtrade, to the exclusion, to the fullest extent permitted by law, of any non-contractual liability of the auxiliary concerned.
7.5 Equtrade is not liable for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided by the Users, whether transmitted through the System or otherwise.
7.6 Equtrade is not liable for slight error or negligence committed by itself or by persons for whom it is responsible.
7.7 Except in the case of wilful misconduct or fraud, Equtrade is notliable to the Users for intangible, consequential or indirect damage.
7.8 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Equtrade expressly disclaims any and all liability for any direct or indirect damages, including but not limited to consequential damages, arising out of any disputes between the Buyer and Seller.
7.9 Equtrade’s liability is in all circumstances limited to the totalamount of commission received in the relevant transaction.
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Equtrade, including its directors, officers, employees, agents and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising outor related to:
a) any breach of these Terms by the User;
b) any misrepresentation made by the User regarding ownership or the condition of the horse;
c) any disputes or claims arising from transactions conducted via the System.
9.1 Users agree to treat all sensitive information, including but not limited to identities, veterinary reports, and transaction details, as strictly confidential and shall not disclose any confidential information.
9.2 Disclosure of such confidential information shall only be permitted with the prior written consent of the relevant party or when required by applicable law or regulation.
If any provision or part of a provision of the Terms are null, void or unenforceable, this will not affect the validity or enforce ability of the rest of the Terms and such (part of) a provision shall be replaced with astipulation that corresponds, as far as possible, to the meaning and purpose ofthe affected (part of a) provision.
11.1 Equtrade shall in no event be deemed a party to the Sales Agreementand shall not incur any liability or obligation with respect to the resolution of disputes arising between the Buyer and the Seller.
11.2 Subject to the express and mutual consent of both the Buyer and the Seller, Equtrade may, at its sole discretion, act exclusively as an impartial facilitator for the purpose of dispute resolution, without assuming any form of legal responsibility or liability in connection therewith.
11.3 The parties are strongly encouraged to resolve any disputes amicably through negotiation. In the absence of an amicable settlement, all disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the governing law and jurisdiction expressly agreed upon in the Sales Agreement.
12.1 These Terms and all services provided by Equtrade in its capacity as intermediary shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Belgian law.
12.2 Any disputes arising from these Terms or from Equtrade’s services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Ghent (Ghent division), Belgium.