Welcome to www.eicdirect.co.uk (“Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access and use of the Website and the services provided by EIC Direct (t/as The Electric Incentive Company Ltd) (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. Please read them carefully.
- Definitions
- “Customer”, “you”, “your” means any user of the Website or recipient of services or goods from us.
- “Services” means the provision of information, quotes, corporate gifts, employee rewards, and other goods or services offered via the Website.
- “Goods” means any physical products sold or distributed by EIC Direct.
- About Us
EIC Direct (t/as) The Electric Incentive Company Ltd
Unit 12 Sixth Ave Business Park, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2GU
Tel: +44 (0) 1376 345 555
Website: www.eicdirect.co.uk
- Use of Website
- The Website is provided for your personal or business use for obtaining information, requesting quotes, and ordering goods or services.
- No account creation is required. Users provide personal information when requesting quotes or using contact forms.
- You confirm you are legally permitted to use the Website with no age restrictions applying.
- Use of Website
- The Website is provided for your personal or business use for obtaining information, requesting quotes, and ordering goods or services.
- No account creation is required. Users provide personal information when requesting quotes or using contact forms.
- You confirm you are legally permitted to use the Website with no age restrictions applying.
- User Obligations and Prohibited Conduct
You agree that you will not:
- Provide any false, inaccurate, or misleading information.
- Attempt to disrupt, hack, or interfere with the Website, servers, or networks.
- Misuse any contact or quote submission forms, including spam or unsolicited messages.
- Use the Website for unlawful purposes.
- Violate any applicable local, national, or international laws.
- Orders, Quotes, and Payment
- Orders placed via the Website or through quotes are subject to acceptance by us.
- Payments are only accepted by invoice or BACS transfer after order confirmation; no online payments are processed on the Website.
- Prices exclude VAT unless otherwise stated and are subject to change without notice until order confirmation.
- Delivery and Shipping
- We ship goods within the UK and internationally.
- Delivery methods may include courier, postal services, pallet delivery, or express shipping.
- Delivery times and costs are provided on a case-by-case basis within each quote.
- We are not liable for delays caused by carriers or events beyond our control.
- Returns, Refunds, and Faulty Goods
- Unwanted returns accepted within 14 days of receipt only if goods are in resalable condition and using prepaid labels. Customer must post within 5 days of label receipt.
- Returns over 30kg may require pallet collection with additional charges; customers may return at own cost if preferred.
- No unwanted returns after 14 days except for faulty items.
- Faulty items under 1 year require registration with the manufacturer first; if the manufacturer mandates, we will arrange returns and repairs or replacements.
- No warranty service provided for faulty items over 1 year; customers must liaise with manufacturers directly.
- Certain items (e.g., personal hygiene products, opened fragrances, customised goods) are excluded from unwanted returns (full exclusions apply).
- Detailed brand-specific fault return procedures apply for brands like Dyson and Ninja/Shark.
- Warranty and Aftercare
- All products carry the manufacturer’s warranty as per their terms.
- EIC Direct assists with warranty claims for up to 1 year from purchase, including liaising with manufacturers and offering remedies where applicable.
- Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 remain unaffected.
- Intellectual Property
- All intellectual property rights in content, logos, trademarks, and designs on the Website are owned or licensed by EIC Direct or third parties.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without prior written permission.
- (Note: You mentioned no specific restrictions on content use—would you like to adjust this?)
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Personal data collected through the Website (via contact and quote forms) is processed in accordance with GDPR.
- Data is retained for 2 years unless you request deletion.
- Personal data is shared only with third parties as necessary to fulfill orders (e.g., carriers, suppliers) and to prevent illegal resale.
- We currently do not use a cookie consent mechanism.
- Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, EIC Direct excludes all liability for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages.
- Our total liability for direct damages arising out of or related to our services or goods shall not exceed the amount paid for those goods or services.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free Website operation.
- Third-Party Services
- We use third-party analytics and marketing tools to improve our Website and services.
- We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from or to our Website.
- Termination
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time without notice for violation of these Terms.
- Termination will not affect accrued rights or liabilities.
- Force Majeure
- We are not liable for failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, strikes, pandemics, or government actions.
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.
- Any disputes shall first attempt to be resolved by mediation or arbitration. If unresolved, disputes may be brought before UK courts.
- Dispute Resolution
- Both parties agree to attempt resolution of disputes by mediation or arbitration before initiating court proceedings.
- If mediation or arbitration fails, either party may pursue legal action in a competent UK court.
- Changes to Terms
- We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on the Website.
- Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
- Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us:
Email: sales@eicdirect.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1376 345 555