RETURNS AND REFUND POLICY

 

  1. Introduction
    Devtel upholds the principles of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act 68 of 2008) and Electronic Communications and Transactions Act no. 25 of 2002. This policy sets out the circumstances in which you can return goods to Devtel.

 

  1. Unwanted products

Subject to clause 3, you can return an unwanted product, provided:

  • It is undamaged and unused, with the original labels/stickers still attached.
  • Save in relation to voetstoots deals, reconditioned products and used products, it is in the original packaging,which must be undamaged and in its original condition.
  • It is not missing any accessories or parts; and
  • You log a return on the website or via email within 14 days of delivery to you or purchase.

 

  1. The following products may not be returned:
    • When it comes to prepaid products like vouchers, it’s important to know that these purchases are final. This means that once you buy a voucher, it cannot be returned or refunded. Make sure you are certain about your purchase before proceeding.
    • Once Bundle is successfully loaded onto a number it cannot be cancelled or refunded.
    • The same applies if the bundle is successfully submitted to the recharge engine but due to delay is not yet loaded. Once it is submitted it cannot be refunded.
    • Airtime purchases are non-refundable because they are sent directly to a customer’s phone number.
    • Other product intended for consumption not limited to.
      • a product which has been personalised for you or made to your specifications; or
      • a flatpack product that has been assembled after purchase.
      • Unwanted products must be returned, at your cost, once we have inspected the product and, we will refund you with the purchase price within 14 days of the return or exchange.

 

  1. Preparing products for return.

To ensure your request is processed expeditiously you are required to:

  • Package your products safely for protection during transit.
  • Clearly mark your return reference number (to be provided by devtel) on the outside of the parcel; and
  • Include all accessories and parts that were sold with the product.
  • Failure to adhere to any of these requirements could delay the processing of your request or result in its decliner.

 

  1. Exchange
    • Products can be exchanged for a different product or another size or variation of the product if available.  Any price difference will be borne by the customer. You will be refunded the difference in cost if the product you choose is of a lesser value than the product initially purchased.
    • Voetstoot Deal, reconditioned product or used product can only be exchanged for a variation of the same Voetstoot Deal, reconditioned product or used product, if such variation is available. In such a case, we will exchange the product and deliver the requested product to you at the standard delivery rate. If such variation or alternative product is not available, we will refund the purchase price of the product within 14 days of the return.
    • We are entitled to inspect the product to validate your return.
  2. Incorrect order
    • If the incorrect product is delivered to you, or it is not as described on the Website, please notify us and we will collect the product. If the product is missing any accessories or parts, you will not be refunded or exchanged.
    • Once we have inspected the product and validated your return, we will at your choice either deliver the correct product to you as soon as possible (if available); or refund the purchase price within 14 days of the return.

 

  1. Products damaged on delivery
    • Should a product be damaged or missing any parts or accessories at the time of delivery / collection, please notify us within 7 days of such delivery / collection by logging a return on the Website or via email.
    • Send the product to us at your own cost. Once we have inspected the product and validated your return, we will, at your choice, replace the product as soon as possible (if we have the same product in stock) or refund you.

 

  1. Defective products
    • We do our best to ensure that our products are of a high quality, in good working order and without defects. A defect is a material imperfection in the manufacture of a product or any characteristic of a product, which makes the product less acceptable than one would reasonably be entitled to expect in the circumstances.
    • The following will NOT be regarded as defects and will not entitle you to a return under this section 8:
      • faults resulting from normal wear and tear.
      • damage arising from negligence, user abuse or incorrect usage of the product (whether intentional or accidental).
      • damage arising from electrical surges or sea air corrosion.
      • damage arising from alterations to the product.
      • where the specifications of a product, although accurately described on the Website and generally fit for its intended purpose, do not suit you; and
      • in relation to Voetstoot Deals or used products, signs of handling and/or repackaging.
    • Where you request a replacement of a Voetstoots Deal, reconditioned product or used product, we will check if we have a replacement Voetstoots Deal, reconditioned product or used product in stock (which is the same product, of the same nature and type, as the one sold), but if we do not, we will refund you provided that you return the product within 14 days. A product in perfect condition (that is not a Voetstoots Deal, reconditioned product or used product) is not the same product as a Special/Sale Deal, reconditioned product or used product. This is why Special/ Sale Deals, reconditioned products and used products are discounted, compared to products in perfect condition.

 

  1. Standard Warranty
    • If you received a product which is defective or otherwise of poor quality (save for direct warranty products discussed below or Voetstoots deals), please notify us within 7 days of the date of delivery / collection of the product.
    • You can do so by logging a return on the Website or via email, and you will send the product to us at your own cost. Once we have inspected the product and validated your return, we will, at your choice, replace the product if we have the same product in stock to use as a replacement or refund you. If the replacement takes longer than 21 days, we will contact you to determine if you would prefer a refund.
    • Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns after 14-day period.

 

  1. Supplier Warranty.
    • A product may have a supplier standard warranty that extends beyond the 6-month period. If such a product turns out to be defective more than 6 months after delivery / collection (save for direct warranty products which are discussed below), please notify the supplier as soon as reasonably possible after you become aware of the defect, but in any event within the supplier warranty periodafter delivery / collection of the product.
    • Unfortunately, we cannot facilitate returns that fall under Supplier Warranty. A customer can contact the supplier by following instructions stipulated on the product booklet.
    • Please note that any supplier warranty is subject to whatever terms and conditions the supplier or manufacturer may impose. These are usually stated in a brochure or leaflet inside or on the product packaging. It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of any such terms and conditions.
    • It is also important to note that it will be in the supplier or manufacturer’s discretion what remedy it can offer you. Devtel will not provide you with a replacement or refund as your remedy lies with the supplier or manufacturer.
  2. Charges and refunds
    • In the event a product is returned without all of the accessories and parts that were sold with that product, Devtel is entitled to (subject to applicable law) refuse the return, or only to replace the item that did return; or to estimate the value of the missing accessories and parts and to refund in respect of the returned item only.
    • If you return a product that does not comply with this Policy, you may be liable to the cost of having the product returned to you.
    • Please note that refunds will be made in accordance with the payment method that you originally used – i.e. payment by credit card will be refunded to the same credit card, payment by Instant EFT or will be refunded to your nominated bank account, and cash payments will be returned in cash.