Ordering Terms and Conditions with Venturescope

PAYMENT: Payment may be made on-line or on the phone, by credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Switch, Delta, Visa Electron, Solo, JCB, edc and Maestro) and the card will not be debited until goods are dispatched, other than when a deposit is required which will be clearly indicated.Cheques can be posted with an order but postal orders are not taken. Please DO NOT mail cash

SECURITY OF PAYMENT: All on-line credit card details are transmitted in an encrypted form over a secure server to ensure confidentiality. You will see the locked padlock on the left corner of you browser on the screen that asks for you card numbers.

GUARANTEES: All guarantees on goods are as per the manufacturers guarantees.

DELIVERY METHODS: Goods are delivered either by the Royal Mail recorded delivery service, or by courier. Either way a signature is required upon delivery to you.

DELIVERY TIMES: Goods in stock will be dispatched as quickly as possible, and delays of more than 14 days will be notified to see if you want to continue the order process.

DELIVERY PRICES: Delivery price will be shown just before you go to the secure server. Every effort has been made to keep them fair whatever combination of goods you choose but if you are worried then email us, and if are worried we will email you!

DELIVERY AREA: Delivery is to the UK mainland only. Please email us or call us on +44 1243 379322 if you are not within this area to confirm availability and delivery charges.

ORDER CHASING: enquires, or concerned about delivery charges then email us or call us on +44 (0)1243 379322. If after 30 days from the day of dispatch the order has not been received by you and you have not notified Venturescope of the non delivery, then we cannot accept responsibility for replacing the missing goods.

RETURNS: Goods are not to be returned without an authorisation number from Venturescope. Anything that is not defective must be in a re-saleable condition and will be subject to a 20% re-stocking fee.

REFUNDS: in full or credit notes will be given if goods are defective and replacement is not required.

RESPONSIBILITY: Venturescope accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or injury incurred through the improper use of equipment supplied.

PRICES: are all shown in pounds sterling, inclusive of VAT. They are subject to fluctuation but you would be informed of any increase before we process your order or take your money.

DATA PROTECTION: All customer details are used only by Venturescope and not passed to any third party

TITLE: of ownership passes from Venturescope to you when payment has been deposited to our bank account

TRADING: is conducted in accordance with and covered by English Law.



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