We hope that you are pleased with your purchase from AKFS. We understand however, that there may be occasions when you need to return goods to us.

This is from our full terms and conditions :-

 9. Cancellation and refunds

Please note that this paragraph does not apply to any Specified Goods you order through Our Website.

This and the following paragraph apply if you buy as a consumer as defined in the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. Provided the Regulations apply to the transaction concerned, then the following terms apply to the contract.

9.1.      We now inform you that information relating to all aspects of our Goods is not in this document but in our marketing material, whether that is in the medium of Our Website or in hard copy.

9.2.      The following rules apply to cancellation of your order:

9.2.1      If you have ordered Goods, but not received them, you may cancel your order without giving a reason, at any time within 14 days of your order. You will have no obligation and we will return your money.

9.2.2      If you have ordered Goods, and received them, you may cancel your order at any time within 14 days of the date you received them. You must tell us that you wish to cancel. You must also send the Goods back to us within that same 14 day period.

9.2.3      We will return your money subject to the following conditions:

9.2.3.1   we receive the Goods in a condition in which we can re-sell them at full price, in new condition, with labels and packaging intact.

9.2.3.2   you comply with our procedure for returns and refunds. We cannot return your money unless we know who sent them.

9.3.      The option to cancel your order is not available:

9.3.1      if you purchase sealed goods which relate to health or hygiene, and they become unsealed after delivery, or cannot be re-sold for some other reason;

9.3.2      if they are a hard medium for a product in soft copy, which comes to you sealed and is returned to us unsealed.

9.3.3      If the Goods are somehow mixed with other goods so that we cannot identify or easily separate them.

9.4.      You are responsible for the cost of returning the Goods. We have no obligation to refund to you, your cost of re-packing and returning the Goods.

9.5.      In any of the above scenarios, we will return your money within 14 days.

10. Liability for subsequent defects

10.1.    Please examine the Goods received from us immediately you receive them. If you do not tell us of any defect or problem within 30 days of receipt of the Goods, we shall assume that you have accepted them.

10.2.    The procedure to return the faulty Goods is as follows:

10.2.1    the Goods must be returned to us as soon as any defect is discovered but not later than six months from receipt by you.

10.2.2    before you return the Goods to us, please carefully re-read the instructions and check that you have [assembled it correctly, complied with any provisions relating to the power supply, plugs and sockets / other.

10.2.3    please follow the returns procedure provided on our website / set out on the reverse side of the delivery note we sent to you with the Goods / which we will send to you as soon as you notify us that you wish to return them.

10.3.    We will return your money subject to the following conditions:

10.3.1    we receive the Goods with labels and packaging intact.

10.3.2    you comply with our returns procedure. We cannot return your money unless we know who sent them.

10.3.3    you tell us clearly what is the fault you complain of, when it first became apparent, and other information to enable us to identify or reproduce it.

10.4.    If any defect is found, then we shall:

10.4.1    repair or replace the Goods, or

10.4.2    refund the full cost you have paid including the cost of returning the Goods.

11. Delivery

11.1.    Goods are delivered within 30 days from the day you place an order to purchase the Goods.

11.2.    Delivery of Goods will be made by the carrier to the address stipulated in your order. You must ensure that someone is present to accept delivery.

11.3.    If we are not able to deliver your Goods within 30 days of the date of your order, we shall notify you by e-mail to arrange another date for delivery.

11.4.    We may deliver the Goods in instalments if they are not all available at the same time for delivery.

11.5.    Goods are sent at our risk until signed for by you or by any other person at the address you have given to us unless you have instructed us in the order process that you wish us to leave the Goods without an acceptance signature (for example: “leave it in the garage”).

11.6.    Goods are sent by post or courier. We will send you a message by email to tell you when we have despatched your order.

11.7.    All Goods must be signed for on delivery by an adult aged 18 years or over. If no one of that age is at the address when the delivery is attempted the Goods may be retained by the driver. When your Goods arrive, it is important that you check immediately the condition and quantity. If your Goods have been damaged in transit, you must refuse the delivery and immediately contact us so that we may dispatch a replacement quickly and minimise your inconvenience.

11.8.    Signing "Unchecked", "Not Checked" or similar is not acceptable.

11.9.    If we agree with you to deliver on a particular day or at a particular time, we will do our best to comply. But no time given is to be treated as contractual. So we are not liable to you for any expense or inconvenience you incur on account of delayed delivery or non-delivery.

11.10.  Some Goods may be delivered direct from the manufacturer who will contact you to arrange delivery. When delivery of the Goods has been arranged directly with the manufacturer, you will be subject to the manufacturer's delivery policy.

11.11.  Some Goods are so large and heavy that delivery times may be slightly longer. In this case, approximate delivery dates will be given when you place your order.

11.12.  Time for delivery specified on the order, if any, is an estimate only and time shall not be of the essence.

11.13.  We are happy for you to pick up Goods from our business premises provided you make an appointment in advance and payment has been received into our bank. A cheque on arrival is not acceptable.

11.14.  If you pick up Goods from our premises then:

11.14.1  Goods are at your risk from the moment they are picked up by you or your Carrier from our premises;

11.14.2  you agree that you are responsible for everything that happens after you take possession of the Goods, both on and off our premises, including damage to property of any sort, belonging to any person.