1. Understanding the Five IT Returns Policy
At Five I.T we are committed to providing our customers with the best products
and service. This policy details how to return a product to Five I.T
Please note that all products clearance product are sold with a manufacturer's
warranty, unless otherwise noted.
If you have any questions, please speak to a Customer Service representative by
emailing Sales@Fiveit.com.au
2. DOA, Damaged or Incorrectly Shipped Products
If your product is dead on arrival, damaged in transit or incorrectly shipped,
contact your Account Manager. To expedite your return, we recommend that these
products be returned to us within 14 days of purchase. You will be issued with a
Return Authorisation Number, in accordance with our Returns Policy. 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 packing
slip or invoice before we can issue a Return Authorisation Number:
1. Name and contact details of original purchaser
2. Invoice number or order number
3. Part number of product to be returned
4. Item serial number(s)
5. Date on packing slip or invoice
6. Whether the product box has been opened
7. Reason for return
All Products returned for credit must be in a pristine and unopened condition
with all seals intact. All inward freight will be the responsibility of the
Customer. Five IT will not cover the cost of freight on returned Products and
will not accept responsibility for any damage or loss suffered by the Customer.
Customers must return the Product to Five IT with the RA number clearly written
on a removable label on the outside of the shipping carton. This number must not
be directly written on the carton. If proof of purchase is required by Five IT,
a copy of the Five IT sales invoice must be faxed to the RA Department before
the RA number can be issued.
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 cost.
If you receive a product that is damaged in transit from us to you, you should:
1. refuse to accept delivery of the product,
2. direct the courier to "Return goods to sender" and
3. 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 Customer Service 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.
If we find that the product was shipped correctly (for example, where you have
ordered the wrong product by mistake), 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 the product was incorrectly shipped, we will issue a credit for the original
purchase price of the product and associated freight costs.
3. 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:
Returns should be sent to:
RA Department
Five IT Pty Ltd
76 Renwick St, Drummoye, NSW, 2047
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.
4. Faulty Product
If you receive a faulty product or the product develops a fault, you may be able
to return it as dead on arrival or damaged in transit if it is within 14 days of
purchase. If not, it may be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
All faulty product returns with an invoice date of more than 14 days since
purchase will be treated as a manufacturer's warranty claim.
5. Manufacturer's Returns Policy & Warranty
Please note that all products, with the exception of ex-demo, ex-rental,
clearance, second hand, imperfect or damaged products are sold with a
manufacturer's warranty, unless otherwise noted.
If a product purchased from Five IT develops a fault after 14 days from
original purchase 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, then you should
contact our Customer Service staff as soon as possible.
You will be issued with a Return Authorisation Number, but you should tell our
Customer Service staff that the goods are being returned under the
manufacturer's returns policy. You should also provide any additional
information that may be required under the manufacturer's returns policy.
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.
6. 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.
7. 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 validly 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 30 days of receipt of invoice.
If you have problems contacting the manufacturer or its authorised service
centre or agent, then please contact our Customer Service staff so that we can
assist you with your warranty claim.
6. Opened Product
We will not accept any opened product for return unless the product is
returnable under a manufacturer's warranty or other contract or law.
Examples of opened products which we accept for return are:
1. dead on arrival , damaged in transit or incorrectly shipped product
2. product which develops a fault due to a cause occurring prior to purchase
3. product of unmerchantable quality
4. product that fails to perform to the manufacturer's specifications
5. product that fails to perform as advertised
7. 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 (see the examples listed under Opened Product).
Otherwise, it may be covered by a manufacturer's warranty.
8. No Return Basis Product
The term no return basis means that, unless the product is dead on arrival,
damaged in transit, incorrectly shipped or otherwise returnable under:
1. statutory warranty (e.g. if the product is faulty, does not match a
description or sample, is unfit for purpose or unmerchantable), the product will
not be accepted for return.
Examples of products sold on a no return basis include:
1. Ex-demo products
2. Ex-rental products
3. Clearance products
4. Licensed software
5. Products with a "Price Markdown" label
6. Products with a "No Return basis" label
7. Products specially ordered for a customer
8. Product listed on the packing slip or invoice as "No Return"
9. Auction items
Examples of no return basis products which we would accept for a return are:
1. Dead on arrival or damaged in transit product.
2. Product of unmerchantable quality.
3. Product that fails to perform to the manufacturer's specifications.
4. Product that fails to perform as advertised.
9. 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.
10. Non-Warranty Service and Repairs
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 Service staff.
You will be issued with a Return Authorisation Number, but you will need to
specify that the goods are being returned for non-warranty service or repairs.
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.
If you have problems contacting the manufacturer or its authorised service
centre or agent, then please contact our Customer Service staff so that we can
assist in getting your product repaired.