General Terms of Use and Sale
PREAMBLE
These General Terms of Use and Sale (hereinafter "T&Cs" or "General Terms") govern access to and use of the website www.heleneb.fr (hereinafter the "Site") as well as the purchase of online and in-person training courses offered by Helene B Academy. Browsing the Site and purchasing training courses implies full and unreserved acceptance of these T&Cs. The User acknowledges having read the General Terms in their entirety and accepts them without reservation.
ARTICLE 1 – Legal notices and identification of the Publisher
The Site www.heleneb.fr is published by:
- Company name: Helene Bourguignon – Helene B Academy
- Legal status: Independent liberal professional
- Registered office: 321 avenue de la Pergola, 06390 Bendejun, FRANCE
- SIRET number: 753 407 253 00032
- Activity registration number: 93060986506 (registered with DREETS Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur)
- Legal representative: Mrs Helene Bourguignon
- Phone: +33 6 67 28 17 78
- Email: contact@heleneb.fr
Publication director: Mrs Helene Bourguignon
Site host
Webflow, Inc.
398 11th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
United States
ARTICLE 2 – Definitions
- Site: the website accessible at www.heleneb.fr
- User: any natural or legal person browsing the Site
- Client: the User who has purchased a Training course
- Training: the online and in-person training courses offered for sale on the Site
- User Account: the personal space created by the User
- Content: all elements present on the Site (texts, images, videos, educational materials, etc.)
- T&Cs: these General Terms of Use and Sale
ARTICLE 3 – Scope of application
These T&Cs apply without restriction or reservation to all services offered by Helene B Academy on the Site www.heleneb.fr. They constitute the sole basis of the contractual relationship. No special conditions may, unless expressly agreed in writing, prevail over these Terms. Helene B Academy may amend the T&Cs at any time; the applicable conditions are those in force on the date of the order.
ARTICLE 4 – Purpose of the Site
The Site offers for sale professional training courses in eyelash extensions, lash and brow lifts, and related aesthetic techniques, both online (videos, downloadable resources, exercises) and in-person (at the student's home, Saint-Tropez – Monaco area).
ARTICLE 5 – Access to the Site
5.1. Free access
Access to the Site is free for any User with an Internet connection. The associated costs (equipment, software, connection) are borne by the User.
5.2. Maintenance and service interruption
Helene B Academy may modify, suspend or interrupt all or part of the Site for maintenance or technical reasons, without compensation. Helene B Academy shall not be held liable for interruptions and their consequences.
ARTICLE 6 – Creating a User Account
6.1. Account creation requirement
Purchasing training courses requires the prior creation of a User Account.
6.2. Required information
- First and last name
- Valid email address
- Secure password
- Phone number
The User guarantees the accuracy and up-to-date nature of this information.
6.3. Account security
The User is solely responsible for the confidentiality of their login credentials. Any use of the account is deemed to have been carried out by them, unless proven otherwise. In case of fraudulent use, please immediately notify contact@heleneb.fr.
6.4. Suspension or deletion
Helene B Academy may suspend or delete an account in case of breach (false information, IP violation, inappropriate behaviour, unauthorised sharing of content, etc.).
ARTICLE 7 – Order and purchase process
7.1. Steps
- Selection of the Training course
- Creation/login to User Account
- Verification of the order summary
- Cart validation and acceptance of the T&Cs
- Choice of payment method and settlement
- Order confirmation by email
7.2. Validation
The order is definitively validated after full payment and receipt of the confirmation email. Validation constitutes full and unreserved acceptance of the T&Cs, prices and training course characteristics.
ARTICLE 8 – Prices and payment methods
8.1. Prices
Prices are in euros, inclusive of all taxes. Continuing professional training courses are exempt from VAT (art. 261-4-4 CGI). Rates are subject to change; applicable rates are those at the time of order.
8.2. Payment
- Credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- PayPal
- Other payment methods offered on the Site
In-person: full payment before the training date via payment link.
8.3. Security
SSL-secured transactions. Bank details are never stored and are handled by secure service providers.
8.4. Invoice
Invoice sent by email and accessible from the User Account.
ARTICLE 9 – Right of withdrawal and express waiver
9.1. Online training courses
In accordance with art. L221-28 of the Consumer Code, there is no right of withdrawal for digital content not supplied on a tangible medium whose execution has begun after prior agreement and express waiver. By validating their order, the Client acknowledges the immediate start of the service and waives their right of withdrawal; no refund after payment.
9.2. In-person training courses
Under art. L6353-5 of the Labour Code, continuing professional training provides for a 10-day right of withdrawal from the date of signature; however, given the private and bespoke nature, the Student acknowledges waiving this right and accepts an immediate start/within less than 10 days. No cancellation or refund once the booking is confirmed and paid.
9.3. Exceptions – Force majeure
- Student hospitalisation (supporting document) -> free rescheduling
- Death in the immediate family (supporting document) -> free rescheduling
- Impediment attributable to Helene B Academy -> full refund or rescheduling
Absence on the day without supporting document: no refund, training deemed completed.
ARTICLE 10 – Access and availability period of training courses
10.1. Online access
Immediate activation after payment and confirmation email.
10.2. Access duration
- Foundation Pack: 1 training course — 3 months
- Expert Pack: 2 training courses — 4 months
- Elite Pack: 4 training courses — 6 months
Subscription: guaranteed access until unsubscription (cancellable at any time from the Account).
10.3. Expiry
Upon expiry, access ceases. No extension or refund in case of non-use.
10.4. In-person
At the student's home (Saint-Tropez – Monaco), full day 9:30am-12:30pm / 1:30pm-4:30pm. Travel included.
Equipment:
- Standard training: equipment not provided (list sent by email).
- Expert Pack: complete kit provided (details in Annex).
Certification: PDF certificate in the name of Helene B Academy.
ARTICLE 11 – Intellectual property
11.1. Rights
All content (texts, images, videos, logos, materials) is the exclusive property of Helene B Academy or its partners and is protected by intellectual property law. Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication or distribution without written authorisation is prohibited (sanctions L335-2 et seq.).
11.2. Limited use licence
Personal, non-exclusive, non-assignable and non-transferable licence, strictly for private use. Prohibited activities include:
- Copying, reproducing, distributing to third parties
- Sharing login credentials
- Downloading / screen capturing videos
- Commercial use without authorisation
- Modification / derivative works
11.3. Penalties
- Immediate suspension of access without refund
- Account deletion
- Prosecution for counterfeiting (up to EUR 300,000 fine and 3 years imprisonment – L335-2, L335-3 CPI)
ARTICLE 12 – Liability
12.1. Liability of Helene B Academy
Quality and up-to-date training courses. No liability for: indirect damages, temporary interruptions, misuse of techniques, commercial results, force majeure.
12.2. Liability of the User
- Use of content
- Security of login credentials
- Required equipment/connection
- Compliance with applicable regulations
- Damages caused to third parties
12.3. Limitation
Liability limited to the amount paid for the relevant training course.
ARTICLE 13 – Warranties
13.1. Conformity
Conformity with descriptions and announced quality standards.
13.2. Availability
Access maintained for the contractual period. In case of technical unavailability > 7 consecutive days (excluding scheduled maintenance), an equivalent extension is granted.
13.3. Exclusions
- Misuse of the Site
- Hardware/software compatibility issues
- Malfunctions related to the User's connection
ARTICLE 14 – Personal data protection (GDPR)
14.1. Data controller
Mrs Helene Bourguignon – Helene B Academy, 321 avenue de la Pergola, 06390 Bendejun, FRANCE — contact@heleneb.fr
14.2. Data collected
- Identification data: name, surname, email, phone
- Connection data: IP, logs, cookies
- Payment data: processed by secure service providers
- Training data: progress, purchase history, grades
14.3. Purposes
- Account management and authentication
- Orders and payments
- Delivery of training courses and monitoring
- Communication (support, news)
- Legal obligations
- Site improvement (with consent)
14.4. Legal basis
- Performance of the contract
- Legal obligations (invoicing, accounting)
- Consent for required purposes
14.5. Retention periods
- Account: account deletion + 3 years
- Invoicing: 10 years
- Connection: 12 months max
14.6. Recipients
- Helene B Academy (limited access)
- Service providers: hosting (Webflow), secure payment
- Competent authorities
No sale or commercial transfer of data.
14.7. Rights
- Access, rectification, erasure, restriction
- Portability, objection
- Withdrawal of consent
14.8. Exercise of rights
By email: contact@heleneb.fr — By post: 321 avenue de la Pergola, 06390 Bendejun, FRANCE. Response time: 1 month max.
14.9. CNIL complaint
14.10. Security
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure hosting
- Restricted access
- Regular backups
ARTICLE 15 – Cookies
15.1. Definition
A small text file placed on the device during a visit, storing browsing information.
15.2. Types
- Strictly necessary (authentication, cart, security)
- Performance (anonymised statistics: pages, time)
- Functional (preferences)
15.3. Management
Configurable at any time in the browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect proper functioning.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
ARTICLE 16 – Termination
16.1. By the User
Account deletion at any time from settings or via contact@heleneb.fr. Deletion results in loss of access without refund for unconsumed training courses.
16.2. By Helene B Academy
Suspension/termination in case of non-payment, IP violation, fraud, use contrary to the T&Cs. Immediate effect, without notice or refund.
ARTICLE 17 – Force majeure
Within the meaning of art. 1218 of the Civil Code (natural disasters, fire, strike, major Internet outages not attributable to the company, government decisions). Beyond 30 days, automatic termination without compensation.
ARTICLE 18 – Customer service and complaints
Contact: contact@heleneb.fr — 321 avenue de la Pergola, 06390 Bendejun, FRANCE — +33 6 67 28 17 78 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Response time: 10 working days max.
ARTICLE 19 – Mediation and dispute resolution
19.1. Consumer mediation
CM2C – 14 rue Saint Jean, 75017 Paris — www.cm2c.net — cm2c@cm2c.net
19.2. European platform
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform
19.3. Applicable law – Jurisdiction
French law. Failing amicable resolution, French courts shall have jurisdiction. For consumers (R631-3 Consumer Code), the courts of the place of domicile shall have jurisdiction (metropolitan France, listed overseas territories).
ARTICLE 20 – General provisions
20.1. Entirety
These T&Cs constitute the entire agreement.
20.2. Partial nullity
The nullity of a clause does not affect the other provisions.
20.3. Non-waiver
Failure to exercise a right does not constitute a waiver for the future.
20.4. Language
Drafted in French. In case of translation, only the French text shall prevail.
ARTICLE 21 – Amendment of the T&Cs
Helene B Academy may amend the T&Cs at any time. Effective upon publication. Substantial amendments communicated by email or notification. The T&Cs applicable to an order are those in force on its date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
ARTICLE 22 – Acceptance of the T&Cs
Use of the Site and purchase of training courses implies full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms. The User acknowledges having read and accepted them by ticking the corresponding box at checkout. A downloadable copy is available to the User; archiving by Helene B Academy in accordance with legal obligations.
ARTICLE 23 – Independent Trainers Network
23.1. Nature of the relationship
Helene B Academy operates a matchmaking platform between independent trainers and individuals wishing to train in eye beauty professions. Helene B Academy is not an employer and exercises no subordination relationship with the trainers registered on the platform.
23.2. Status of trainers
The trainers in the Helene B network are independent professionals operating under their own legal status (sole trader, SASU, SAS, EI, EIRL or any other legal form). They are solely responsible for creating and maintaining their legal structure.
23.3. Absence of subordination
Network trainers enjoy complete freedom of organisation in carrying out their activity. No working hours are imposed. No exclusivity clause binds the trainer to Helene B Academy. The trainer is free to carry out other professional activities in parallel.
23.4. Commissions
Trainer remuneration takes the form of commercial commissions calculated on completed assignments and sales generated via the platform. Commission rates are communicated upon network registration. These commissions do not constitute a salary within the meaning of the Labour Code.
23.5. Trainer responsibilities
Each trainer is solely responsible for:
- Tax and social declarations (URSSAF, taxes, VAT where applicable)
- Social coverage and professional insurance
- The quality of the training courses they deliver
- Compliance with regulations applicable to their activity
23.6. Network registration
Access to the trainers network is through an admission process (not recruitment) based on quality, competence and alignment with Helene B Academy values. Network admission does not create an employment contract. A commercial partnership agreement is established between the platform and the admitted trainer.
23.7. Termination
The trainer is free to leave the network at any time, without notice or penalty. Likewise, Helene B Academy reserves the right to withdraw network access in case of failure to meet quality conditions, legal obligations or these T&Cs, after reasoned notification.
23.8. Trainers' intellectual property
Original content created by trainers in the course of their activity remains their intellectual property. Trainers grant Helene B Academy a non-exclusive licence for distribution on the platform for the duration of their network membership. Tools, educational materials and the Helene B brand remain the exclusive property of Helene B Academy.
ANNEX – Expert Pack Kit Contents
Training equipment
- 1 Training head
- 2 Boxes of practice false lashes
- 2 Practice foam sponges
Basic accessories
- 1 Eyelash extension storage box
- 50 Pairs of patches
- Jade stone protections
- 1 Jade stone
- Set of glue rings
- 1 Roll of microporous tape
- 1 Roll of plastic tape
- 1 Pair of scissors
- 1 Pair of tweezers
- 1 Checking mirror
- 1 Eyebrow brush
- 10 Paper wipes
- 50 Mascara wands
- 100 Micro-brushes
- 1 Blower
- 1 Nano mister
- 1 Pump bottle
- 1 Shampoo brush
Professional tweezers
- 1 Flat tweezer
- 1 Curved tweezer
- 1 L-shaped Russian tweezer
Eyelash extensions
C Curl – 0.15 mm
- 1 box of 8 mm
- 1 box of 9 mm
- 1 box of 10 mm
- 1 box of 11 mm
- 1 box of 12 mm
C Curl – 0.20 mm
- 1 box of 8 mm
- 1 box of 9 mm
- 1 box of 10 mm
- 1 box of 11 mm
- 1 box of 12 mm
C Curl – 0.07 mm
- 1 box of 8 mm
- 1 box of 9 mm
- 1 box of 10 mm
- 1 box of 11 mm
- 1 box of 12 mm
Lift kits
- 1 Lash lift kit with tint
- 1 Brow lift kit with tint
