Return of Goods for Credit or Refund
Credit/Refund returns:
- Are accepted based on the reason for return, returns are the decision of Ehut Limited. Simple reasons like I did not want this anymore are not acceptable for return. Full credit is accepted for goods that have not been opened and the packaging is undamaged, full credits are only accepted for items within 7 days after delivery to customer. Any un-opened and un-damaged goods outside of the 7 day return policy cannot be returned for credit unless Ehut Limited allows the return with a restocking fee based on a special circumstance (this decision is made by Ehut Limited). If accepted back there is a 15% restocking fee, maximum return period that may be accepted with a 15% restocking fee is 20 days (no longer) from your delivery.
- The Restocking fee could be more totally dependant on product and situation. (Final Decision is made by Ehut Limited)
- Ehut has the right to refuse a refund on opened packages and packages outside of the 7 day return policy. Opened packages within the 7 day return policy may be accepted back if Ehut wishes to stock the item as a second (this decision is totally up to Ehut limited). Opened and used returns incur a restocking fee of 25% to 50%.
- The software cannot be returned for Credit This is due to copyright regulations.
- Incompatibility issues are the responsibility of you the customer. If you are unsure of the compatibility of a device we recommend you contact us first before purchasing or investigate it with the manufacture of your device.
- Why we charge a restocking fee on returns is because we do not want customers purchasing from us on a try before buy basis.
- The restocking fee only is applicable when the item is outside of the returns period or is damaged or used. As we then need to re-sell this as a clearance item at a loss in price.
- All products must be returned with all accessories and packaging we cannot accept back any product that is missing packaging or accessories.
Faulty Returns:
- All Ehut products specify the warranty associated with them, if no warranty is specified please check with Ehut for warranty details.
- Almost all hardware usually has a 1-year warranty or more.
- Software, toners, cartridges, paper etc do not have warranties./li>
- Software will usually have a tech support phone line with the manufacturer.
- Faulty returns are covered by either Ehut direct or the manufacture direct depending on the product. For example, if it is an HP item with an Onsite warranty or a RTB warranty then the support will be direct with the HP N.Z. support line.
- Ehut will advise you of your warranty procedures when you fill in our return form or feel free to contact us and ask.
- If Ehut handles the faulty return/replacement (80% of our products we handle all the replacements). All you need to do is fill in the return form and Ehut will get back to you with return instructions and a return number.
- Do not send items direct to Ehut Limited. All returns have to go back direct to the service agents address that Ehut supplies with a valid returns number.
Faulty Repair and Replacement
- All faulty repairs and replacements go direct to the service provider and are repaired or replaced under warranty. Only items within their warranty period can be covered under warranty.
- Warranty period starts from the date of invoice (not time of delivery).
- Products outside of warranty period cannot be returned for repair or replace.
- Software cannot be faulty No faulty returns for software. Any faults with software will be to do with users computer we suggest contacting the software provider to assist.
- Forward replacements, Ehut does not do forward replacements unless you are a special commercial customer with trading history with Ehut Limited #Special- faulty refunds. Are possible depending on the product and the warranty offered and also depending on how long you have had the item, in general faulty refunds on products will be accepted upto 20 days from invoice, however not all items can come back for faulty refund (faulty refunds are the decision of Ehut Limited)
Shipping of faulty products or credits.
- The shipping or delivery of items for return for credit or fault to the returns team is the responsibility of the customer. Ehut or the returns team will organise the return freight for the replacement product back to you. This is standard RTB (return to base procedure).
- If the wrong product has been supplied at Ehut error e.g. you ordered a 4gb flash drive and received a 1gb flash drive. Then Ehut will pay the return freight for you, this will be done by either courier pickup at your premises or posting a courier ticket to you or reimbursement of the freight cost at the same cost that was charged you to send the original item (depending on product and service team depends on what method above is used).
How to Process a Return or Credit
Fill in the details on the returns for, then click submit. Our returns team will then organise a return number and details for returning the product for repair/replace or credit. Or advise if more detail is required or if the item cannot be returned.
You will get a reply within 24 hours of sending (weekdays only) usual time to get an authorised RA number is 1-2 days. However, some RAs may take longer depending on the warranty provider and the reason for return.
Seller’s Liability and Maintenance Guarantee
The buyer shall ensure that the goods ordered are fit and suitable for the purpose for which they are required before purchasing and the seller is under no liability if they are not.
The buyer is entitled to only such benefits as the seller may receive under any guarantee given to the seller by the manufacturer of the goods.
The warranty does not cover damage from misuse, accident, negligent, inappropriate or improper operation, maintenance, installation, modification, adjustment or overclocking.
The seller’s liability under this contract and the warranty in this clause is confined to the buyer named in this contract, it is agreed that the seller has no liability to any purchaser of the goods from the buyer in that the buyer’s rights under the contract are not assignable without the prior written consent of the seller.
Factory Deals/ Deals/ Reduce to clear items
We don’t accept any return on deals, factory deals or reduce to clear items. All the factory deals have 30-60 Days Limited Warranty. In some deals, we already mentioned the warranty period.
Refurbished Items
Refurbished items only come with 30-60 Days warranty. On some listings, we already mentioned the warranty period.
Force Majeure
The seller shall not be liable to the buyer for any loss or damage directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with any delay in delivery of the goods, or failure to perform any term of this contract where such delay or failure is caused directly or indirectly by an act of God, fire, armed conflict, labour dispute, civil commotion, intervention of a government, inability to obtain labour, materials or facilities and accidents, interruptions of, or delay in transportation or any other cause beyond the seller’s control.
Disputes and Proper Law
Any claim or dispute arising hereunder shall be subject to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996.
The contract including these terms and conditions of sale shall be governed by New Zealand Law.