We understand that sometimes you may need to return a product you have purchased from us. To assist you, we have set out below some key points that you should know.
Australian Consumer Law
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Returns in General
In general, a customer may need to return a product that is purchased from us for any number of reasons. In order to obtain any remedy from us, you must provide us with clear proof of purchase which may include a receipt or invoice we issued, or bank/credit card statement where the amount shown directly corresponds with the purchase price of the product. If we cannot be satisfied that you purchased the product from us, then we may not accept your product for return.
Any request for a product return or refund for a change of mind must be made within 7 days of receiving your order. Our customer service staff will then evaluate your request and may seek further information from you before determining the outcome of your request.
Refunds are done only to the payment method used to purchase the original item.
The customer is responsible for the costs of returning goods to us (except in the case of goods sent out incorrectly). Return postage of products is not refundable unless the product is deemed faulty. We will, however, forward any replacement items to you free of charge if it is deemed that Vacuum Spot is responsible for the cause/reason of the return. Any goods returned are your responsibility until they reach our warehouse. Please ensure you package your return appropriately to prevent any damage to the items or boxes. We are not responsible for any items that are returned to us damaged, lost in transit or returned in error. In the event that an item is returned to us in an unsuitable, non-original or non-resellable condition, we may refuse your return request and have to send the product back to you at your expense and/or charge a restocking fee of up to 20%. We recommend you use a postal or courier service that is traceable and insures you for the value of the goods you are returning.
Please be advised that if you purchase a product with multiple quantities to take advantage of a discounted item price, and then decide to return any of those products for a refund, we will charge you the relevant fee based on the correct advertised price according to the final quantity that you actually ordered. Likewise, if you purchase multiple items and qualify for free shipping and then return an item for a refund, or cancel some of the items in your order which would bring your total order value under the free shipping amount, we also reserve the right to deduct the relevant shipping fee from your refund amount.
When returning goods to us, please ensure it is in the original packaging along with a copy of your order/invoice/receipt, name, address, phone number, email address, and a short description detailing the reason for your return, please contact us.
Returns/Refund Scenarios and Restocking Fees
The following describes some of the most common reasons for returning and/or seeking a refund on a product. Please read this section carefully as it also outlines the procedures to follow, special conditions and any restocking fees that may apply to your product return.
Customer ordered the incorrect product
If an item was ordered incorrectly or by mistake, we must be notified within 7 days of receiving the product. Returns are valid only if the part has not been used and is returned in its original condition and packaging within 30 days of receiving the product. The customer must pay the freight cost to return the item. We can offer you a credit for the value of the product returned to be used towards purchasing another product. Alternatively we can offer a refund for the purchase price of the item only which will incur a 20% restocking fee.
Wrong/incorrect product sent to customer
If we accidentally sent you the incorrect product or the item you received is not what was ordered, you should notify us as soon as possible after receiving the product. We will arrange to resend the correct product to you at no additional charge, and we will cover the cost of the freight to return the incorrect product back to our warehouse. Please do not open the original sealed packaging of the item. Any attempt to use the incorrect item will be deemed to be acceptance by the customer of the item as a satisfactory substitute for the one that was ordered and no further claim can be raised thereafter.
Product arrived damaged in transit
Any items received damaged on arrival should be reported to Vacuum Spot as soon as possible. We will then advise if the return of the item is necessary. If a return is not necessary we may ask for photographs of the damaged item where possible. If required, a replacement will be shipped out to you, or we may provide you with a refund instead.
Product does not match description or listing
If the product you received does not match its advertised description or an unsuitable item has been purchased on the basis of advice from Vacuum Spot, you should notify us as soon as possible. We may provide you with a choice between a refund or replacement of the product purchased. We will cover the cost of the freight to return the product back to our warehouse.
Change of mind - customer no longer wants or requires the product they ordered
Please choose your products carefully as Vacuum Spot will normally not accept the return of products for a refund where you have simply changed your mind or ordered the goods incorrectly. If we do choose to accept your return request, the customer must pay the freight cost to return the item. The item must not have been used and must be returned in its original condition and packaging. Upon receiving the returned item, we may offer a refund for the purchase price of the item only which will incur a 20% restocking fee. Please note: we will not accept change of mind returns for any new vacuum cleaners or machinery which has already been used.
Product is faulty (ie. warranty)
If you believe there is a fault with an item you have received, please contact us immediately. Please include as many details as possible about the order and the problem with the goods, including photos if applicable. If required, we will ask you to return the product to us for assessment. The customer must pay the freight cost to return the item. If the product is still covered under its original manufacturer warranty, we will then determine whether:
* there is a non-major fault which can be easily repaired within a reasonable timeframe;
* there is a major fault found and you are to be offered a replacement or a refund;
* the product has been damaged or abused through misuse, abnormal use or negligent use; or
* there is no fault that can be found.
Where the assessment finds that there is no fault with the product, or that the product been damaged due to misuse, abnormal use or negligent use, we may require you to, in which case you must, pay us for any fee incurred by us in connection with the assessment of your product, including the return of the product back to you if you so desire. We will only refund the delivery fee if the products are determined to be faulty after assessment, and the fault did not arise through any misuse, abnormal use or negligent use of the product.
Unfortunately, Vacuum Spot cannot offer a refund or exchange where there is no fault with the product, or the product has been damaged due to misuse, abnormal use or negligent use.
Return of electrical items that have been fitted
All replacement accessories and spare parts ordered which include an electrical component (including, but not limited to: motors, PCBs, leads, cables, switches, chargers, batteries, etc) will only come with a 3-month replacement warranty. This is partly because electrical spare parts and components are often not fitted by a suitably qualified technician and/or we are unable to assess whether the device/machine has been misused or not properly maintained in any way which has led to the failure of the part. We encourage all buyers of electrical components and spare parts to utilise the services of a properly qualified technician (a person qualified to carry out electrical repairs) when fitting these parts. If an electrical item that has been fitted is to be considered for a return we will ask for a copy of a work invoice from a properly qualified person or business. The invoice must state the work carried out and list all parts replaced. We reserve the right to have the item tested by a properly qualified person once the item is returned before we make a decision on a replacement or refund. Electrical items cannot be returned and will not be replaced or refunded if they are fitted and do not fix the problem because of misdiagnosis by either the customer or a properly qualified person. The customer must pay the freight cost to return the item.
* Where a return request does not fall under any of the categories listed above, Vacuum Spot reserves the right to impose a 20% restocking fee on any refund.
Warranty
Please take note of the applicable warranty period and conditions that come with each individual product. Some products are designed for domestic (household) use only, unless specified otherwise. Any misuse, use for wrongful purpose or for commercial or industrial use when the item is not designed for that purpose, will immediately void the warranty. Vacuum Spot is not liable for any loss or damage due to malfunction of the product. Vacuum Spot is not responsible for the misuse of the customer's equipment (vacuum machine) or any damage as a result of using any part supplied by us that is incorrectly fitted by the customer or where the incorrect part is used. If in doubt, please check your manufacturer's handbook or instructions for correct installation and operation. Warranty claims will be processed as quickly as possible and Vacuum Spot undertake to dispatch replacement goods back to the customer within 7 days of receipt, providing replacement parts are available. All freight costs will be incurred by the customer.
All marketplace products are covered by our MyDeal Refund Guarantee
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