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In this section you will find information on your rights when buying goods.
Consumers can expect that goods will be in conformity with the core rights:
As Described
Goods provided must conform to any description applied to them; this description can be made verbally or in writing.
Of a Satisfactory Quality
Satisfactory quality means that the product should be of a quality that a reasonable person would expect from the goods taking into account any description, the intended purpose and the price that is paid.
The quality of the goods includes their state and condition and the following:
- Fitness for all the purposes for which goods of the kind in question are commonly supplied
- Appearance and finish
- Free from minor defects
- Safety
- Durability
Fit for the Purpose Made Known
If a consumer intends to purchase goods to use for a specific purpose, other than that which it is intended then the goods should be suitable for that purpose if this is made known to the seller.
Matching a sample or Model
The goods must match any sample that has been examined prior to the purchase unless any differences have been pointed out by the company.
Suitable remedies
A consumer has the possibility to determine how they are remedied under the Act.
Short Term Right to Reject
The consumer can claim the short term right to reject the goods within the first 30 days of the purchase if any of the core rights have been broken. This rejection is active at the point the consumer makes the company aware of their intention to reject the goods. The company is obliged to provide a refund and the consumer must return the goods or make them available for collection. The company must pay any reasonable costs for returning the goods but does not have to if the consumer returns the goods to the point of purchase.
The company must refund the consumer within 14 days of agreeing that the consumer is entitled to the refund. This should be done by the original payment method unless the consumer agrees otherwise. The company cannot place any fees on the consumer in respect of the refund.
Repair or Replacement
The consumer can opt for a repair or replacement during the first 30 days rather than claiming the short term right to reject the goods. If the 30 days has passed then the right to a repair or replacement is the only option at this point. The consumer has the choice for a repair or replacement but if the chosen remedy is impossible or disproportionate then the company have the right to provide the other.
The company must perform the request within a reasonable time without causing significant inconvenience and cover any necessary costs. A consumer must give the company a reasonable time to provide the chosen remedy before requesting the alternative or claiming their short term right to reject (if still within 30 days).
Price Reduction or Final Right to Reject
This remedy becomes available when the following is experienced:
- 1 failed repair or replacement or both repair or replacement are impossible or disproportionate
- The repair or replacement has not been done within a reasonable time or without causing significant inconvenience
- Keep the goods and have future payments reduced by an appropriate amount
- Keep the goods and receive a refund less an appropriate amount
- Reject the goods and receive a full refund.
