SALES POLICIES
April 2010
Payment Methods:
· Credit Card: We accept Visa, MasterCard and most Debit Cards. We unable to accept American Express.
· Cheque/ Bank Transfer: A Proforma invoice is issued, which includes shipping & handling. For bank transfers, please request our bank details. For cheques, please make payable to Testing Made Easy, enter your order number on the reverse and send it to us at 20 Penhill Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5DU.
· Credit Terms: No terms are available to any customer on any first orders. Initial order must be placed by the methods listed above. Customers may apply for NET 30 terms after initial order by filling out the Credit Reference Form, which is available on request. Note: Net30 terms means all invoices must be paid in full 30 days from the date of invoice. Accounts that are paid late on two consecutive invoices will be re-evaluated for terms and may be required to pre-pay all orders, regardless of the size of the order. Credit Terms are not available for International Customers.
Orders:
· Minimum Order: We have no minimum order quantity or value...
· Shelf Life: Shelf life varies with each product and is based on the date the product is manufactured, not the ship date. We aim to offer a minimum of 8 months shelf life on all products.
· Dispatching: Products that are in stock can be shipped within 24 hours. To be able to send a product same day, we have to receive your order before 12:00 PM. If received after 12:00 PM, we will ship it the next day.
· Lead time: All in-stock standard products are shipped within 5 business days. Lead times for products not in stock, orders of 10 or more cases, and private label orders will be quoted on a per-order basis but an allowance of up to 6 weeks should be allowed. Most Items carry a stock level warning.
1. Credit card: Lead time starts when we receive you credit card information and deduct funds.
2. Bank Transfer: Lead time starts when we receive your transfer in our bank account.
3. Cheque:Lead time starts when your cheque clears in our bank account.
Shipping:
1. Courier: All products are shipped FOB/EX WORKS from our premises via our nominated courier or using a Royal Mail signed for service. All parcels are tracked and proof of delivery will be provided should it be necessary.
2. Visual Damage: You must note on any paperwork provided by the courier any visual damage and ensure they have a copy. Contact the courier company and start the process to file a claim. Damage not noted will be considered a delivery free and clear by the courier company and they will not accept any responsibility.
3. Concealed Damage: There is a 15 day claim period for any concealed damage. Parcels should be inspected at the time of delivery to include any suspected damages. Contact the courier company and start the process to file a claim.
4. Shortages: All shortages should be reported within 5 days of receipt of goods. If shortages are known at time of receipt, this must be indicated on the delivery note. All shortage claims made after 5 days will be at Testing Made Easy discretion but we will not be legal obliged to settle.
Returns:
· Testing Made Easy will gladly replace any defective merchandise and cover all shipping costs. Please notify us immediately to make arrangements. Errors must be reported within 5 days of receipt of product and if purchased via the internet you have a 7 day cooling off period in which you can return the goods for a refund providing the notification is made.
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Product returns will only be accepted with prior approval from Testing Made Easy and GRA form issued, which must be included with the return. Each request for return will be considered on a case by case basis.
· Products may be returned for credit less shipping charges and a 20% restocking fee within 30 days from the date of shipment. In order to do this the products must be in original container and in an undamaged condition. No cash or cheque refunds are offered, only credit towards future orders. Custom or private labeled products are non returnable.
· All returns require authorisation from Testing Made Easy. Products will be shipped with Return Goods Authorisation (RGA) Form to Testing Made Easy within 20 days of the authorisation. Returns will not be accepted after 20 days or if postage is not prepaid.
· Testing Made Easy reserve the right to issue final determination regarding all returns.