Refunds & Returns
Unfortunately there are times when products may fail or perhaps are damaged in transit. The following details our policy in relation to faulty goods and their return.
DOA, DAMAGED OR INCORRECTLY SHIPPED PRODUCTS
If your product is dead on arrival, damaged in transit or incorrectly shipped, you should immediately contact our sales department who will issue you with a Return Authorisation Number (RA). We will not accept any goods for return which do not have a Return Authorisation Number. Each Return Authorisation Number is only valid for one product and must match the product authorised for return. The Return Authorisation Number is valid for 7 days, so we must receive the returned product into our warehouse within this period.
You will need the following information, most of which will be on your delivery docket or invoice before we can issue a Return Authorisation Number:
- Your name and contact details
- Invoice number or order number
- Part number of product to be returned
- Item serial number(s)
- Whether the product box has been opened
- Problem with item
You will need to package and address the product for return to our office at your expense. We will only arrange to collect goods that are dead on arrival, damaged in transit or incorrectly shipped. You will need to keep a copy of the consignment note as proof that the product has been picked up from you, otherwise we may only be able to offer you a replacement product, not a refund.
We will test all products returned this way within 7 working days of receipt into our warehouse. Some products may need to be returned to the manufacturer for testing.
If you return a product because it was dead on arrival but we find that the product is in full working condition or any defects or damage were caused after you took receipt of the product, it will be returned to you. You will be invoiced a processing fee and any freight costs associated with the return. These invoiced amounts will be payable within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
If we (or the manufacturer) determine that the product is defective, we will issue a credit for the original purchase price of the product and associated freight costs.
If you receive a product that is damaged in transit from us to you, you should:
- refuse to accept delivery of the product,
- direct the courier to "Return goods to sender" and
- notify our Customer Service staff immediately.
If you have already accepted delivery, and then notice that the product appears to have been damaged in transit, you should notify our sales staff immediately.
If your product is in full working condition or any defects or damage were caused after you took receipt of the product, it will be returned to you and you will be invoiced a processing fee and any freight costs associated with the return. These invoiced amounts will be payable within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
If we (or the manufacturer) decide that the product is defective, we will issue a credit for the original purchase price of the product and associated freight costs.
If you receive a product that is incorrectly shipped (different to the one you ordered), we will arrange for the product to be collected from you.
ALL OTHER PRODUCTS
For all other returned products you will also need a Return Authorisation Number. Contact us to receive your Return Authorisation Number.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged in order to prevent damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us. Do not write on or attach labels to the product being returned, otherwise the return may not be accepted.
Write the Return Authorisation Number on the outside of the shipping carton so it is clearly visible, and address it to the following address:
New Technology Solutions Pty Ltd
Unit 7D
256 New Line Road
DURAL NSW 2158
A copy of the original packing slip or invoice, or other proof of purchase, must be included with the returned product. If such proof of purchase is not provided, we may only be able to offer a replacement product, and not a refund.
You are responsible for all costs associated with return of the product to us and we will not pay or reimburse any associated costs. We recommend that products returned by post be sent by registered or certified mail. We accept no responsibility for loss or damage occurring in transit. If a product is not returnable under this policy and/or is not returned to us in the original unopened packaging, it may be returned to you at your cost.
UNOPENED PRODUCT
Except for product sold on a "No Return Basis" we offer a 14-day return policy for product in its original, unopened and undamaged packaging.
You must contact sales staff within 14 days of shipping of the product to return a product in this way.
You will be issued with a Return Authorisation Number. You will need to package and address the product for return. We will not pay nor reimburse any costs associated with a customer-initiated return of unopened product.
For products in their original, unopened and undamaged packaging, a credit will be issued for the original purchase price of the product less any associated freight costs.
MANUFACTURER'S RETURNS POLICY & WARRANTY
Please note that all products are sold with a manufacturer's warranty, unless otherwise noted.
If a product purchased from New Technology Solutions develops a fault and is within the manufacturer's warranty period, we recommend that that in the first instance, you contact the manufacturer or their authorised service centre or agent for warranty service. Warranty periods and service levels vary by manufacturer and product.
If a manufacturer offers to accept an opened product for return, then we will honour this. The manufacturer will direct you to return the product either to us or the manufacturer, its agent or another service provider
If the manufacturer directs you to return the product to the manufacturer, agent or a third party, then you should arrange for the product to be returned as directed and otherwise in accordance with the manufacturers returns policy. The manufacturer will then organise any refund, repair or replacement payable under the policy.
If the manufacturer directs you to return the product to us as the retailer, then you should contact our sales staff as soon as possible.
Where possible you will need to package and address the product for return and you will need to arrange for return delivery of the product to us. We must receive the product by the time specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the return may not be authorised in some circumstances.
Please note that repair timeframes are subject to each manufacturer's warranty repair service and may vary.
RETURN OF FAULTY PRODUCTS
Upon receipt of a faulty product, we will return the product to the manufacturer or its authorised service centre or agent for assessment.
If the fault could not have been detected at purchase, and is not due to wear and tear or misuse, we will offer you a repair, replacement or refund, as appropriate.
If the fault does not fit the above criteria and is not covered under the manufacturer's warranty or extended warranty (where applicable), then we will provide you with a quote for the repair costs and ask if you wish to proceed with the repair. If you decide not to proceed with the repair, the manufacturer may charge you an inspection fee.
Once the product is returned to us, we will arrange return delivery of the product to you. For products where the fault does not fit the above criteria and is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty or extended warranty (where applicable), we will require payment of the manufacturer's service charges and any costs associated with processing of the return prior to returning the product to you.
RETURN OF NON-FAULTY PRODUCTS
For non-faulty products which are validly returned under a manufacturer's return policy, a credit will be issued for the original purchase price of product returned less any freight costs associated with the initial delivery to you and the return delivery.
If the product has not been correctly returned under a manufacturer's return policy, it will be returned to you and you will be invoiced a processing fee and freight costs associated with the return. These invoiced amounts will be payable by you within 7 days of receipt of invoice.
OPENED PRODUCT
We will not accept any opened product for return unless the product is returnable under this policy, or under a manufacturer's warranty or other contract or law.
SOFTWARE
Unopened software can only be returned for refund as an unopened product or incorrectly shipped product. Faulty or damaged software can be returned for a refund as a dead on arrival or damaged in transit product.
However, opened software that is not faulty or damaged will only be accepted for return as an opened product.
PROCESSING CREDITS / REFUNDS
We will normally issue a credit note within 7 working days of us receiving the goods returned in accordance with this policy, with the exception of goods that are not obviously faulty and may require testing. The credit note which is issued can then be used as a payment against future purchases or converted to a refund.
Where a product is returned because you believe it is faulty and the fault cannot be observed by our internal testing, the product may need to be tested by the manufacturer. In such cases, the testing process may result in delays of up to 28 days before we can determine whether a credit note will be issued.
We will only issue refunds on request. For your security, all refunds will be made either by cash, cheque, or by applying a credit against the credit card used for the original purchase. The actual method of refund will depend upon the payment method used for the original purchase.
In some circumstances, a replacement product or repair will be offered instead of a full refund. We will consult with you and act in accordance with relevant warranties, other contracts and statutes. If we choose to have a product replaced or repaired, we will do this at our cost and return the product (or its replacement) to you promptly.
All claims for service not covered by any kind of warranty should, in the first instance, be directed to the manufacturer or its authorised service centre or agent.
If the manufacturer directs you to return the product to us, then you must contact our Support Department staff on 02 9674 8777.
You will need to package and address the product and arrange for return delivery of the product us. We will not pay or reimburse any costs associated with a customer-initiated shipment for non-warranty service or repairs.
Upon receipt of the product, we will return the product to the manufacturer or its authorised service centre or agent for repair. The product will be repaired at the sole discretion of the manufacturer. Once the manufacturer has determined a repair cost, we will advise you of the quoted repair costs and ask if you wish to proceed with the repair. If you decide not to proceed with the repair, the manufacturer may charge you an inspection fee.
Once the product is returned to us, we will arrange return delivery of the product to you. We require payment of the manufacturer's service charges and any costs associated with processing of the return prior to returning the product to you.
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