Package not delivered: Oriveda refuses to take legal responsibility
I placed an order with Oriveda (Order #2026-17158-EU), but it never arrived. Although the DHL track & trace indicates 'delivered', I have received nothing, and no signature was required or provided for receipt.
Instead of resolving this professionally, customer service is attempting to shift the responsibility onto the consumer. Oriveda claims their Hong Kong base exempts them, but since they actively target the Dutch and European markets (Dutch website, iDEAL payments via Stripe), they are strictly bound by EU and Dutch consumer protection laws.
Oriveda refuses any responsibility by pointing to their own FAQ, which states they are not liable once a package is marked as 'delivered'. This is legally incorrect: a company's own terms or FAQs never override the law. According to Dutch and EU Consumer Law (Art. 7:11 BW / Directive 2011/83/EU), the risk of loss or damage remains with the seller until the goods are in the physical possession of the consumer. A status in a digital tracking system does not constitute legal proof of delivery.
Oriveda is refusing a replacement or a refund of nearly €160, which is legally unacceptable. I have sent an official notice of default and will report this to the ACM (Dutch Consumer Authority) and the European Consumer Centre (ECC) if no solution is provided. A very disappointing experience with a company that claims to be professional.







