Shipping & returns
Product Prices
All prices displayed on our website are GST-inclusive.
Prices are up to date on our website. (i.e. There is no need to confirm this by email or phone).
Order Processing
Order Acceptance Policy
All orders placed with us are subject to our acceptance. We reserve the right to decline (i.e. not accept) any order up to the point of the point of delivery of the order to you and an invoice for the order being issued to you. We will not dispatch an order until we have received payment in full for the total value of the order. Automatic confirmation of successful order placement and/or receipt and/or processing a payment for the order does not constitute acceptance of the order by us. If we decline your order after a payment for the order has been received/processed we will contact you with the details and refund the payment in full.
Product Availability
The availability information displayed on our website is extracted from our real-time inventory management and order processing system. Our website is updated with up-to-date stock information up to 4 times per day. Hence, if our website indicates that an item is in stock, it generally means that it is (i.e. There is no need to confirm this by email or phone). We do however recommend that you contact us about stock availability if you see on the website that our stock levels for the item you want to purchase are low (i.e. less than 5 items in stock) or you intend to purchase a large quantity of the same item (i.e. more than 5).
If an item is out of stock ie marked with 'out of stock' you can use Contact Us form to find out when the item will back in stock.
Payment Methods
We must receive cleared payment in full for the total value of the order before we will accept and start processing your order. The following methods of payment are accepted:
· Credit/Debit Card (Immediate clearance)
0% handling fee (as a percentage of the total) applies
· PayPal or Credit/Debit Card via PayPal (Immediate clearance)
0% handling fee (as a percentage of the total) applies
· Electronic Bank Transfer (1 day clearance, depending on your bank)
Details are available on our Bank Info page
BGA Technology Services PTY LTD will appear on your credit card statement for orders placed with us.
Order Cancellations
We are very flexible with order cancellation and allow to cancel the order up to the point when you receive and sign for the goods. However, if we incur costs as result of the cancellation, we will pass these on to you, so please research and choose the products carefully and consider how you pay for your purchase. Also, please note that all cancellations must be done or confirmed by email. The following policies apply on order cancellations where the order is cancelled as a result of the customer changing their mind:
· Freight Costs & Shipping Insurance - If you cancel an order that has been shipped but not yet delivered, the freight cost and shipping insurance will not be refunded, as we will not be refunded this cost by the courier. Please note that an order in the status of Shipping may have already been shipped but not yet updated on our website.
A phone call or an email requesting cancellation of the order does not constitute cancellation of the order. We must confirm all cancellations in writing or by a change of order status on the website. We have this policy to ensure that if an order has been shipped or is preparing to be shipped it is stopped before we confirm the order cancellation.
Fraud Prevention
For certain Credit Card orders (i.e. based on fraud risk as determined by our automated fraud risk assessment procedures), we will undertake additional steps (as determined by our fraud prevention policies) to ensure the transaction is not fraudulent. These steps may include, but are not limited to:
· Calling the customer and/or the owner of the credit card on a landline number
· Verifying the landline number as belonging to the delivery or billing address
· Validating the billing address specified on our website as matching the billing address provided to the credit card issuer
· Requesting the courier to verify and record the identity of the recipient on delivery
· Requesting a photocopy of the credit card to be faxed to us (to verify physical possession of the card)
Data Security
Direction Spearfishing uses the industry standard security protocol Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to encrypt all sensitive information (like your credit card details) that passes between your computer and the Direction Spearfishing website. We employ the latest 128-bit encryption technology in all areas of the site which require you to provide your personal or account information. This means that the credit card information you send is encrypted by your computer, and then decrypted again on our side, preventing others from accessing your private information in transit. So, when using an SSL capable browser, shopping on the ITY Supplies Direct website is perfectly safe.
Also, when your provide credit card information on our website, it is passed directly to the bank via an SSL secured payment gateway and is at no stage stored on our website or in our database. This means there is no risk of your credit card information being stolen, even in the highly unlikely even of someone gaining access to our database.
Shipping
Shipping charges apply to all orders placed that are less than $350.00. Our shipping cost is calculated on the weight, volume and delivery post code for every order. Shipping and dispatch times on our website are indicative only. To avoid delays and possible second delivery charges, we strongly recommend that you provide an attended business address (such as a work address), where someone you trust will be available to receive and sign for the order during normal business hours.
We only use person-to-person delivery services (i.e. Where the recipient must sign for the delivery) to ensure orders can be tracked all the way through to delivery. For certain orders (i.e. as determined by our fraud prevention policies), we may also request for the courier to verify the identity of the recipient.
Delivery Times
Normal delivery times for items in stock are 1-2 business days from payment clearance. Delivery to regional areas take 3-5 business days. These timelines are guidelines only. Direction Spearfishing does not take any responsibility for any delays in shipping. Where possible we provide consignment details and courier tracking numbers to customers (in the order status), so please contact the corresponding courier to track your shipments. You should check the Order History on the Order Information page accessible from the My Account area for information on your order.
Loss and Damage
Shipping Insurance - Shipping Insurance is available for your goods, and must be specified when you are ordering. Insurance is optional and charged at 2% of the value of goods. We strongly recommend insuring your goods against transit damage.
Signing for Delivery - The customer is responsible for ensuring that either they or their authorised representative inspect the goods prior to accepting the delivery and signing the Proof Of Delivery (POD) document. Each delivery should be checked for completeness (i.e. Enclosed goods as per accompanying Consignment Note) and any transit damage. Failure to inspect the goods prior to signing the POD will result in voiding of any insurance against loss or transit damage.
· Signing of a Proof of Delivery (POD) document confirms that the consignment has been delivered in full and in good condition (i.e. no visible physical damage). POD should only be signed once the goods have been inspected as a clean signed POD will void any insurance against loss or transit damage.
· If a shipment arrives with a damaged carton or item, the delivery should either be rejected with POD not signed or the POD must have the exact damage noted on it including any carton identifier available, signature, name and date as above. If this information is not provided the POD will be treated as clean and will void any ability to claim loss or transit damage against shipping insurance.
Additional Fees and Charges
If we incur extra delivery charges as a result of your action or inaction, these may be passed on to you at our discretion. An example of such charges are second delivery charges by couriers as a result of you or someone who can receive the goods not being in attendance at your nominated delivery address when you have specified that the address is attended during normal business hours.
Refund and Return Policy
Statutory Rights
No part of the Refunds and Returns Policy is intended to limit any rights or remedies customers may have under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) or equivalent State and Territory legislation.
Refunds
Please research the products carefully before placing an order. We generally do not provide refunds or exchanges for incorrectly ordered goods or if you change your mind once you have received the goods. We take no responsibility for incorrect choice of product or for any hardware/software compatibility issues. The customer is ultimately responsible for researching the product specifications from the manufacturer and other resources and selecting the appropriate product to meet their requirements. For your convenience, we do provide manufacturer's links for the majority of products sold in our store. If at our sole discretion, we decide to accept non-faulty goods for a refund, a re-stocking fee of 20%-25% may be charged and other non-refundable costs incurred by us (i.e. Credit Card Handling Fee and Freight Costs) will be passed on.
Return of Faulty Goods (Under Warranty)
Before returning any faulty goods to us you must initiate a return / warranty claim with our Service Department from order details section of the My Account page. You must select the faulty item from the list of products you have purchased and provide the faulty item's serial number (for those items that have a serial number) and as much information as possible about the fault / problem. Where appropriate, we will issue you with a Return Authorisation Number (RA Number) and provide with instructions on returning the faulty item. The RA Number is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, in which time the faulty goods must be received by our Service Centre. The RA Number will not be extended or re-issued. The RA Number MUST be clearly displayed on the return package. Any goods returned without an RA Number will be not accepted and shipped back to you at your expense. Depending on the item we may require that it is returned with all original accessories. Our Service Centre reserves the right to reject incomplete or not properly packaged items.
Direction Spearfishing do not take responsibility for any goods damaged or lost in transit when the customer sends the product back to us for warranty or return. The manufacturer’s warranty may be void if the product is damaged in transit. Please ensure the product is packed appropriately for shipping before sending it back to us. If you are unsure about how to pack a product appropriately for shipping please contact us. The consumer is responsible for any and all charges associated with returning the goods to Direction Spearfishing except where the goods are returned under Dead-On-Arrival. Some charges may be reimbursed by Direction Spearfishing to the consumer where the consumer is entitled at law to have those charges reimbursed to them.
A refund for the amount paid for the item or a replacement item will be provided at our discretion for any goods returned under store warranty. A refund or replacement item will only be issued once the faulty item has been received and tested for the specific fault / problem specified in the Return / Warranty Claim and found to be faulty.
Dead-On-Arrival (DOA) Products
You must go through Return / Warranty Claim procedure outlined above in order for us to process your return / warranty claim. If the item is found faulty, we will either replace the item or refund the full amount of the order based on your choice. To ensure expedient handling of your DOA return please initiate the DOA return within 7 days of receiving the product. Direction Spearfishing at its own discretion may collect the DOA products free of shipping cost.
Return of Non-Faulty Goods
Our Service Centres test for declared faults thoroughly, however, if they find the item to have no faults or intentional damage to the item, a $45 service fee may be charged and the non-faulty item will be shipped back to you at your expense If the item is found to be not faulty and the service fee is charged, you will be required to pay the service fee prior to the goods being shipped to you. If payment is not received within 30 days, the goods will be sold to recover the service fee and any difference will be refunded to you.
Warranty
All products sold by Direction Spearfishing are covered by Return-to-Base or Manufacturer Warranty. Most of the goods carry 12 months return-to-base or manufacturer warranty, but some, like monitors, could have extended warranties. Please contact the product manufacturer for extended warranty details. You may also find it more efficient to handle the warranty claim directly with the manufacturer for items where the manufacturer has a service centre network in Australia.