Sustainability at FAKE
At FAKE, we understand sustainability as a balance between ecology, economy, and social responsibility. Thus, sustainability is, of course, essential for our own future viability.
At FAKE, we create high-quality clothing with a luxurious, unique feel. Through our eco-friendly and sustainable products, we aim not only to raise people's environmental awareness but also to permanently promote sustainability throughout the world.
At FAKE, we use almost exclusively sustainable materials in our value chain, from organic cotton to our stylish packaging (100% recycled/recyclable), to the hang tags on our products themselves. All companies we work with in the value chain naturally hold the appropriate certificates. Globally verifiable certificates that ensure, for example, that fair wages are paid, so that people feel fairly treated in their workplaces, even on the other side of the world. In Germany, we work with climate-neutral transport companies whenever possible, so our understanding of sustainability is naturally our top priority.
Sustainability at FAKE also means quality over quantity, so we integrate all of our products back into our sustainable FAKE-Style recycling system based on the "Cradle to Cradle" concept. Inspired by the concept of a natural recycling cycle, i.e., the understanding of "waste" for something new, all products purchased in the FAKE-Style online store can be returned to us free of charge after use – regardless of their condition (GiveUsBack).
So you don't have to be an environmentally conscious fashion rejecter to make a difference for the environment.
Wear FAKE with intelligence and love for the environment!
Value creation at FAKE:
As an example, we've compiled a sample of excerpts from FAKE's value chain below. Finally, wear FAKE with wisdom and pride.
Our products are made entirely from organic cotton. We have provided the exact information for our products. Organic cotton is non-genetically modified seeds and is grown without the use of chemical pesticides or similar fertilizers. Cultivation is carried out using natural farming methods (e.g., rotational farming), so no harmful pesticides enter the surrounding waterways or the soil. Furthermore, toxic pesticides are completely avoided. Used water is therefore reusable. Finally, the sourcing of organic cotton complies with GOTS and OCS (Organic Content Standard) criteria.
GOTS is one of the strictest and most prestigious certifications. The certification covers not only production and raw materials, but also aspects such as sustainability, health, and the well-being of everyone involved in the supply chain. Unlike many other fashion labels, it's important to us at FAKE to help people overseas as well. At FAKE, we are thus part of the global community that contributes to ensuring that people receive fair pay and fair working conditions. Our products therefore fundamentally adhere to the Fair Wear Foundation's guidelines, which include, among other things, freedom of choice of employment, no exploitation through child labor, no discrimination in employment, a legally binding employment contract, payment of a living wage, limited working hours, and safe and healthy working conditions.
Sustainability in current fashion:
In Germany, the average person buys about 50 items of clothing per year, of which a staggering 40% are never worn. Collecting used clothing is no solution to this problem, as only around 20% of garments are reused. The sad consequence is that the vast majority end up incinerated instead of reaching people in crisis areas around the world. Short-term fashion trends lead to production in a very short time. Furthermore, fashion is sold as cheaply as possible, which in turn affects the quality, but above all, the sustainability of the products.
Two major problems lie behind the production of cheap clothing:
On the one hand, social exploitation, and on the other, the high environmental impact. Our brand FAKE counters this situation.
The fashion industry, especially luxury fashion labels as a key player in the market, must now rethink its approach. Sustainability cannot be just an option. It must be a priority in the fashion industry.
Terms and Conditions:
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CONCLUSION OF CONTRACT
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION / RETURN COSTS
DELIVERY AND SHIPPING CONDITIONS
UNAVAILABILITY
LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS/ WARRANTY, GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
GERMAN LAW IN THE CASE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for the FAKE-Style online shop of the company Schieck
Generationship GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter referred to as "Seller"), on the website FAKE-Style.com apply to all contracts concluded between a consumer (hereinafter referred to as "Customer") and the Seller regarding the goods and/or services presented by the Seller in his online shop. As a seller, we only sell to consumers via our FAKE-Style online shop.
General Terms and Conditions, a consumer is any natural person who concludes a legal transaction
purposes that cannot be predominantly attributed to their commercial or independent professional activity. If you wish to purchase our goods for commercial purposes, in particular for resale, please contact us individually.
CONCLUSION OF CONTRACT:
The representations of products and other goods contained by us as a seller in the FAKE-Style online shop on our website FAKE-Style.com do not constitute binding offers on the part of the seller, but serve as a basis for you as the customer to submit a binding offer. You as a customer can submit this offer in writing using the online order form integrated into our online shop FAKE-Style.com. By placing an order, you as the customer submit a legally binding contractual offer to us as the seller regarding the products and other goods contained in the shopping cart. We as the seller can accept your offer as a customer by means of an electronic order confirmation (via email) or by delivering the goods within ten days. We as the seller are entitled to refuse acceptance of the order throughout the entire ordering process. Contact and order processing are generally carried out via automated order processing and via email. As the customer, you must ensure that the email address you provided during the ordering process is correct so that the emails sent by us as the seller can be received at this email address. Furthermore, you as a customer must ensure that when using SPAM filters, all emails sent by us as the seller or by a third party commissioned by us as the seller to process the order can be delivered.
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION / RETURN COSTS:
Right of withdrawal
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period shall be 14 days from the day on which you or a third party other than the carrier designated by you takes possession of the goods. To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us (FAKE-Style / Schieck Generationship GmbH & Co. KG, Trostbrücke 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, email: kontakt@fake-style.com) of your decision to withdraw from this contract by means of a clear declaration (e.g. a letter sent by post or email). To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your notification of exercising your right of withdrawal before the expiry of the withdrawal period.
Consequences of revocation
If you cancel the contract as a customer, we as the seller must refund all payments that we have received from you as a customer immediately and at the latest within 14 days from the date on which we received notification of the cancellation of this contract. For this refund, we will use the same means of payment that you used for the original transaction, unless something else was expressly agreed with you; under no circumstances will you be charged any fees for this refund. We may refuse to refund until we have received the goods back or until you have provided evidence that you have returned the goods, whichever is earlier. You must return the goods to us immediately and in any event no later than 14 days from the date on which you notified us of the cancellation of this contract. An effective cancellation results in the return of the services received by both parties to
If you can return the products received, the other goods or any other
Performance and/or use not or partially not or only in a deteriorated condition
you must pay us compensation for the value of the
Deterioration of the products or other goods as well as for services and/or
You only have to pay for use if the deterioration is due to handling of the product or
the other goods and services purchased and/or benefits derived
which goes beyond the testing of properties and functioning. Obligations to
Refunds must be made within 30 days. This period begins with the
Sending your cancellation notice or upon receipt of the products or other goods
on our part. End of the cancellation policy
DELIVERY AND SHIPPING CONDITIONS:
The delivery of products or other goods is usually carried out by mail.
to the delivery address specified by the customer. The delivery address used during the transaction is
Delivery address specified in the order processing of the seller. If the products or other
Goods returned to the seller by the commissioned transport company because
Delivery to the customer at the specified delivery address was not possible, the customer shall bear the
Costs for unsuccessful shipping. Furthermore, the shipping costs are to be borne by the customer if the
Customer exercises his 14-day right of return. In this case, shipping costs will be
not refunded.
Deliveries are made Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (excluding public holidays).
Ordered goods are protected by the
Schieck Generationship GmbH & Co. KG. The arrival of the products or other
Goods must be confirmed by signature. From this point on, the products or other goods are no longer insured by Schieck Generationship GmbH & Co. KG, and the customer is liable for their order.
UNAVAILABILITY:
The seller does not guarantee the availability of the items listed on the website. If the item(s) are no longer available, the buyer will be notified as soon as possible by email or telephone. The selected payment method will not be charged, or if the invoice amount has already been paid, it will be refunded within four weeks at the latest.
LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS/WARRANTY, GUARANTEE CONDITIONS:
The statutory liability for defects applies. The seller generally does not assume any liability beyond the statutory
Warranty obligation beyond the warranty. The statutory warranty claims of the
This does not restrict customers.
GERMAN LAW IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
The contract language is German. Furthermore, all disputes arising from this contract, including the
The validity of the contract itself shall be governed by German law, excluding
Reference norms and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Mandatory provisions for customers remain
provisions of the respective state, which grants the customer the right of the state to
where the customer has his or her habitual residence.
ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (see also Art. 14
Paragraph 1 ODR-VO), which you can find at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/ . The seller does not participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board. However, the law on alternative dispute resolution in consumer matters requires that a competent consumer arbitration board is nevertheless referred to: General Consumer Arbitration Board of the
Center for Arbitration, Straßburger Str. 8, 77694 Kehl, Internet: www.verbraucher-schlichter.de
Terms and Conditions:
SCOPE
CONCLUSION OF CONTRACT
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION / RETURN COSTS
DELIVERY AND SHIPPING CONDITIONS
UNAVAILABILITY
LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS/ WARRANTY, GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
GERMAN LAW IN THE CASE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
SCOPE:
The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for the FAKE-Style online shop of the company Schieck
Generationship GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter referred to as "Seller"), on the website FAKE-Style.com apply to all contracts concluded between a consumer (hereinafter referred to as "Customer") and the Seller regarding the goods and/or services presented by the Seller in his online shop. As a seller, we only sell to consumers via our FAKE-Style online shop.
General Terms and Conditions, a consumer is any natural person who concludes a legal transaction
purposes that cannot be predominantly attributed to their commercial or independent professional activity. If you wish to purchase our goods for commercial purposes, in particular for resale, please contact us individually.
CONCLUSION OF CONTRACT:
The representations of products and other goods contained by us as a seller in the FAKE-Style online shop on our website FAKE-Style.com do not constitute binding offers on the part of the seller, but serve as a basis for you as the customer to submit a binding offer. You as a customer can submit this offer in writing using the online order form integrated into our online shop FAKE-Style.com. By placing an order, you as the customer submit a legally binding contractual offer to us as the seller regarding the products and other goods contained in the shopping cart. We as the seller can accept your offer as a customer by means of an electronic order confirmation (via email) or by delivering the goods within ten days. We as the seller are entitled to refuse acceptance of the order throughout the entire ordering process. Contact and order processing are generally carried out via automated order processing and via email. As the customer, you must ensure that the email address you provided during the ordering process is correct so that the emails sent by us as the seller can be received at this email address. Furthermore, you as a customer must ensure that when using SPAM filters, all emails sent by us as the seller or by a third party commissioned by us as the seller to process the order can be delivered.
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION / RETURN COSTS:
Right of withdrawal
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period shall be 14 days from the day on which you or a third party other than the carrier designated by you takes possession of the goods. To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us (FAKE-Style / Schieck Generationship GmbH & Co. KG, Trostbrücke 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, email: kontakt@fake-style.com) of your decision to withdraw from this contract by means of a clear declaration (e.g. a letter sent by post or email). To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your notification of exercising your right of withdrawal before the expiry of the withdrawal period.
Consequences of revocation
If you cancel the contract as a customer, we as the seller must refund all payments that we have received from you as a customer immediately and at the latest within 14 days from the date on which we received notification of the cancellation of this contract. For this refund, we will use the same means of payment that you used for the original transaction, unless something else was expressly agreed with you; under no circumstances will you be charged any fees for this refund. We may refuse to refund until we have received the goods back or until you have provided evidence that you have returned the goods, whichever is earlier. You must return the goods to us immediately and in any event no later than 14 days from the date on which you notified us of the cancellation of this contract. An effective cancellation results in the return of the services received by both parties to
If you can return the products received, the other goods or any other
Performance and/or use not or partially not or only in a deteriorated condition
you must pay us compensation for the value of the
Deterioration of the products or other goods as well as for services and/or
You only have to pay for use if the deterioration is due to handling of the product or
the other goods and services purchased and/or benefits derived
which goes beyond the testing of properties and functioning. Obligations to
Refunds must be made within 30 days. This period begins with the
Sending your cancellation notice or upon receipt of the products or other goods
on our part. End of the cancellation policy
DELIVERY AND SHIPPING CONDITIONS:
The delivery of products or other goods is usually carried out by mail.
to the delivery address specified by the customer. The delivery address used during the transaction is
Delivery address specified in the order processing of the seller. If the products or other
Goods returned to the seller by the commissioned transport company because
Delivery to the customer at the specified delivery address was not possible, the customer shall bear the
Costs for unsuccessful shipping. Furthermore, the shipping costs are to be borne by the customer if the
Customer exercises his 14-day right of return. In this case, shipping costs will be
not refunded.
Deliveries are made Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (excluding public holidays).
Ordered goods are protected by the
Schieck Generationship GmbH & Co. KG. The arrival of the products or other
Goods must be confirmed by signature. From this point on, the products or other goods are no longer insured by Schieck Generationship GmbH & Co. KG, and the customer is liable for their order.
UNAVAILABILITY:
The seller does not guarantee the availability of the items listed on the website. If the item(s) are no longer available, the buyer will be notified as soon as possible by email or telephone. The selected payment method will not be charged, or if the invoice amount has already been paid, it will be refunded within four weeks at the latest.
LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS/WARRANTY, GUARANTEE CONDITIONS:
The statutory liability for defects applies. The seller generally does not assume any liability beyond the statutory
Warranty obligation beyond the warranty. The statutory warranty claims of the
This does not restrict customers.
GERMAN LAW IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
The contract language is German. Furthermore, all disputes arising from this contract, including the
The validity of the contract itself shall be governed by German law, excluding
Reference norms and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Mandatory provisions for customers remain
provisions of the respective state, which grants the customer the right of the state to
where the customer has his or her habitual residence.
ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (see also Art. 14
Paragraph 1 ODR-VO), which you can find at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/ . The seller does not participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board. However, the law on alternative dispute resolution in consumer matters requires that a competent consumer arbitration board is nevertheless referred to: General Consumer Arbitration Board of the
Center for Arbitration, Straßburger Str. 8, 77694 Kehl, Internet: www.verbraucher-schlichter.de
We at FAKE understand exactly this priority.
CERTIFICATIONS:
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GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD
GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD
One of the most respected standards in the world is the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This important textile seal stands for textiles made from organically produced natural fibers. The Global Organic Textile Standard defines environmental requirements throughout the entire production chain. It also sets requirements for certain social criteria along the entire production chain. Quality assurance is ensured through independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
The separation of conventional fiber products and the identification of organic fiber products are integral parts of GOTS. Furthermore, only GOTS-certified dyes and additives are used. Certification is only granted if proven processing units are adhered to, and environmental management and wastewater treatment are used properly and fairly. Finally, GOTS is a quality parameter for colorfastness and testing for environmentally harmful substances has been carried out.
Furthermore, GOTS sets working and social conditions based on the international criteria of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. These include, for example, the strict prohibition of child labor, freedom of choice of employment, and non-discrimination. Furthermore, occupational health and safety are ensured, as is the absence of harassment and violence, as well as reasonable and fair working hours. Finally, a living wage is guaranteed.
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION
The Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) is a European initiative dedicated to improving working conditions in the clothing industry. The Fair Wear Foundation's goal is therefore to improve working conditions in the clothing industry. In this regard, the FWF conducts regular audits, evaluations, and reports on the progress of member companies. Furthermore, on-site inspections of production facilities and interviews with workers are regularly conducted. The main goal is to implement changes on the ground with a process-oriented approach. While voluntary commitment by companies is a good thing, credible implementation only occurs with the support of third-party auditors.
ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD
ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is an international, albeit voluntary, standard. The standard establishes specific requirements for the external certification of certified organic inputs and chain of custody. Certification, for example, proves that wood and forest products come from sustainably managed forests. Furthermore, it ensures the traceability of wood throughout the entire supply chain. One of the goals of the Organic Content Standard is to increase organic production.
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a testing and certification system for textiles awarded by the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology. Textile products bearing this label comply with the limit values for certain harmful substances.
PETA APPROVED VEGAN
PETA APPROVED VEGAN
The PETA-Approved Vegan seal is a label that certifies that fashion and textiles are free from animal-derived ingredients. Animal welfare is therefore a top priority for this seal. The seal is therefore primarily focused on animal-derived products and is intended to raise awareness and facilitate purchasing decisions in this regard. If animal welfare is important to you, it allows you to identify at a glance products that have not caused unnecessary animal suffering.
THE GOOD CASHMERE STANDARD
THE GOOD CASHMERE STANDARD
The Good Cashmere Standard® (GCS) is an independent standard for sustainable cashmere developed by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF). The welfare of cashmere goats, environmental protection, and the ecological and economic living conditions of cashmere farms are the primary concerns of this standard. It establishes clear and comprehensive criteria for sustainable cashmere production, which are subject to regular audits by independent auditors.
RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD
RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD
The RWS Responsible Wool Standard is a standard for clothing made from sheep's wool. The criteria to be met relate to the welfare of the sheep, which the participating sheep farms must consider. Furthermore, certain standards must be observed throughout the entire supply chain (spinning mills, textile factories, etc.). These requirements apply not only to the sheep themselves, but also to the working conditions of the employees involved (fair pay, no child labor, etc.).
