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 Updated - 25 February 2008

Solwise Terms & Conditions

Ordering:
We prefer orders to be placed via the website as telephone orders leave no trail.  Web orders are stored electronically, so any specific instructions relating to your order can be mentioned in the comments section.  Mistakes can happen if orders are made over the phone (we are only human!), and are much less likely on electronic orders.

Invoices:
Invoices are sent to your specified email address; if you wish to change this please let us know. We can use snail mail if necessary.

Payment:
Payment is required before goods are despatched unless otherwise agreed. Please note that credit cards and business delta cards are surcharged 1.5% - debit cards are surcharged 1.5% on orders under £50.00. We will accept most major credit/debit cards, cheques, postal orders and Bank Transfers.

Solwise Ltd reserves the right to change prices.  All goods are subject to availability. If we do not supply the goods we will refund any money already paid.  We will not be liable for compensation or damages if we do not supply the goods. Goods are charged to the credit/debit card on despatch.

The price for the goods will be stipulated at the time when you place your order. We are entitled to make adjustments to the price to take account of any increase in our supplier’s price or if due to an error or omission the price published for the goods on our website is incorrect. We will inform you of the correct price and give you the option to cancel your order.

In order to improve the buying process from Solwise we are now able to accept bank payments in Euro and Dollars as well as UK pounds. We have negotiated a special rate with our foreign exchange agents and expect that this will represent a much more cost effective route for our customers than using their own banks. The transfer charge is £5, there is no commission charge and the transfer rate should be very competitive.

The way it will work is you will place your order as normal. We will provide you with the total cost of the order in pounds. At this point you will access our
secure money transfer web page (using the login details we provide)- https://www.solwise-secure.co.uk/intpay.php

Once there, follow the instructions to get the amount due in your chosen currency. You will be emailed a confirmation based on the currency you have chosen. You have 5 banking days to get the money to us, once it arrives with us it will clear the invoice total no matter what amount comes through.

All goods supplied remain the property of Solwise Ltd until payment has been received in full.

Shipping:
Stock permitting we try to despatch your order the same day (Monday - Friday), subject to receiving web orders by 3:00pm (telephone, email & fax orders by 2:30pm). Cable making orders are processed in our system as a two day service.  

No guarantees are given for next day delivery. However, our mission is to achieve this where possible.

UK Next Working Day Carrier service is arranged through Interlink. Some items are sent Parcel Force, Royal Mail special delivery or Interlink using a 2 day service due to location ie Scottish Highlands & Islands, parts of Cornwall, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight & Northern Ireland. We select the most appropriate carrier depending on size, weight, destination and value. Many small items will go by first class post. Most items require a signature on delivery.  The Interlink website is www.interlinkexpress.com - from there you will be able to find your local depot and track parcels, tracking numbers are detailed in the invoice email with a link to the carriers tracking site.

Interlink Deliveries - If the addressee is not available on the first day of attempted delivery then Interlink will leave a card. They will then try again the next day. If there is no response on the second day they will hold the item at their depot for 7 days. If you get in touch with Interlink they will do a third delivery.  If no one gets in touch within the 7 day holding period the item will be returned to Solwise. Once returned to us we can resend the item to you at the standard delivery charge or credit back to your account less the original delivery charge and less any router configuration charge.

Royal Mail deliveries – if a non trackable service is required we cannot accept liability for delays.

Transit Damage –If you specify a carriage type with insurance which varies from our usual choice then our liability will be limited to the carriers compensation policy, for example First Class post insurance value is approximately £19.00.

Overseas orders – we can arrange a carrier for you.  Our standard carrier is ParceLine with ParcelForce as a back-up for countries not covered by ParceLine.  We can also ship using UPS.  If you have an account with a Carrier we are happy to get orders ready for your carrier, though you must instruct them to collect.

Ideally we would like a telephone number for the delivery address in order that carriers can contact direct if directions are required. If a telephone number is not provided we will provide your main landline number to our carrier.

Current pricing for UK & Overseas carrier and post items can be found on our website at
http://www.solwise.co.uk/creditc.htm

We require an email address for all orders to inform you that goods have been dispatched.  This will enable you notify us of any non-deliveries within our 3 working days, of the expected delivery date, deadline.

Any shortages or damage to your order must be reported to us within 7 days of despatch.

Privacy Policy
All information provided on your order is handled in the strictest confidence. We do not sell any of your information, and the information provided (including ex-directory phone numbers) are only used in conjunction with your order.

Suitability of Goods
Goods are not sold on a trial basis except by prior written contract.

As a result of continuing development the specification or design of goods may vary.

Warranty
All goods are covered by a 12 month return to base warranty unless otherwise stated. Our liability under this warranty is limited to the value of the goods and does not extend to any consequential loss, however incurred.

Technical Support
Technical Support can be called on 0845 458 5819, their geographic number is 01482 644938 if you prefer. Technical support opening hours are 9.15 am - 5pm Monday to Friday. 

Returns Policy
Whether your order is made via the website or by telephone you are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations laid out by the Office of Fair Trading. If you cancel an order and wish to return the goods you must confirm, in writing, to us within 7 working days from the day after that on which the goods are received. You must ensure that reasonable care is taken of the goods and that they are returned to us by some form of insured, signed for carrier at your expense. On receipt of the returned items, they will be checked and tested to determine that reasonable care has been taken and then we shall credit your credit/debit card with the total amount of the original order less the carriage and the credit card surcharge. Your right to cancel is not extended to goods made to your specifications such as custom made cables. If returning items please ensure that they are packed in a secure box or bag (ie do not just tape up the presentation box and put delivery labels on it!). We reserve the right to apply a restocking charge for items returned in an un-saleable condition. Note this applies to packaging, manuals, CDs and accessories etc as well as the listed product.
You will need to complete our RMA/Returns form for items coming back to us regardless of whether they are faulty or just not required.
https://solwise-secure.co.uk/rmaform.php

If you are a reseller that is not logged in - you are agree that you are covered by the reseller T&Cs as laid out in our Reseller Agreement.

These terms and conditions are subject to change from time to time are subject to English Law and may be applied in whole or part.