Blind Designs Shop
Terms & Conditions, Copyright, Privacy and Legal Policies
Contents
Use of Site
Copyright Notice
Disclaimer of Warranty
Our Rights
Privacy Policy
Product Availability
Delivery
Damaged Goods and Substitutions
Cancellations, Refunds & Returns
Payment Options & Pricing
Guarantee
Law
Updating of these Terms and Conditions
Consent
Use of Site
You may use this site to browse the content, place legitimate orders and shall not use this site for any other purposes, including without limitation, to place any speculative, false or fraudulent order. This site and the content provided in this site may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed. 'Deep-linking', 'embedding' or using analogous technology is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use of this site and/or the materials contained on this site may violate applicable copyright, trademark or other intellectual property laws or other laws.
Copyright Notice
The Company name and logo are both REGISTERED trademarks of Blind Designs cc and are copyright under the Berne Convention. In terms of Copyright Act, No. 98, no part of this website, trademarks, graphics or content may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying of printable graphics, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written consent from Blind Designs cc.
Disclaimer of Warranty
THIS SITE IS PROVIDED BY Blind Designs cc ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. Blind Designs cc MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, SERVICES OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THIS SITE.
These materials are provided by Blind Designs cc as a service to the Blind IQ web site's visitors and may be used for informational purposes only. Blind Designs cc assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials nor do they make any commitment to update the information contained herein. Blind Designs cc makes no, and expressly disclaims any, representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the Blind Designs SHOP web site, including without limitation the accuracy, completeness or reliability of text, graphics, links and other items accessed from or via this server or the Internet. No advice or information given by Blind Designs cc or Blind Designs SHOP affiliates or their respective employees, agents or independent contractors shall create any warranty.
In addition, Blind Designs cc cannot control and cannot edit content provided by a third party prior to transmission on the Blind Designs SHOP web site, nor can Blind Designs cc ensure prompt removal of inappropriate or unlawful content after transmission. If any copyright material exists within the Blind Designs SHOP web site, without the consent of the copyright owner, this content will be removed at the request of the copyright owner, and only on proof of copyright ownership. Third party postings are not reviewed for truth or accuracy and do not represent the opinion, beliefs, or statements of Blind Designs cc.
Under no circumstances shall Blind Designs cc or any of Blind Designs SHOP affiliates, respective partners, officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, contractors, agents or parents be held liable for any damages, whether incidental, direct, indirect, special or consequential damages and including without limitation, lost revenues or lost profits arising from or in connection with the use or performance of the content on this server or the Internet generally.
Our Rights
We reserve the right to:
- modify or withdraw, temporarily or permanently, the Website (or any part of) with or without notice to you and you confirm that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification to or withdrawal of the Website; and/or
- change these Conditions from time to time, and your continued use of the Website (or any part of) following such change shall be deemed to be your acceptance of such change. It is your responsibility to check regularly to determine whether the Conditions have been changed. If you do not agree to any change to the Conditions then you must immediately stop using the Website.
- We will use our reasonable endeavors to maintain the Website. The Website is subject to change from time to time. You will not be eligible for any compensation because you cannot use any part of the Website or because of a failure, suspension or withdrawal of all or part of the Website due to circumstances beyond our control.
Privacy Policy
Blind Designs cc respects and protects the privacy of visitors to our website as well as the privacy of our customers.
If you decide to provide us personal information by which you can be identified, you can be assured that it only will be used in the relationship between you and Blind Designs cc and the respective Reseller/Distributor chose during Registration.
We may need to change this policy from time to time in order to address new issues and reflect changes on our site. We will post those changes here so that you will always know what information we gather, how we might use that information, and whether we will disclose that information to anyone. Please refer back to this policy regularly. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please send us an E-mail.
By using this website, you signify your acceptance of our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to these terms will mean that you accept those changes.
Collection of Information
While anonymously visiting our website we do not log any information such as your IP-Address unless an online order is made. This is to minimise online fraud. We also use cookie technology for the same purposes, but do not store information that can be used by other sites. We also collect Registration information and customized content data to identify you as a customer and to assess your needs.
Use of customer information
We collect contact information and communication you provide to us, either via this website or telephonically for our own exclusive use in order to provide you with our services. We share needed customer information only with trusted affiliates, if it is necessary to establish this service.
Customer information is never shared with or sold to any third parties, or for any marketing purposes of others. We also never disclose email addresses or any other contact information whatsoever.
Furthermore, Blind Designs cc disclaims any intention to censor, edit or engage in ongoing review or surveillance of communications stored on or transmitted through our facilities by customers or others.
Links to other websites
Our pages may contain links outside our website to other web addresses. We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of other sites.
Product Availability
Lead time is dependent on stock availability. Should we have stock available, orders will be dispatched on completion provided payment is validated/received before 07:00 hours CAT on the day.
Should the product not be in stock or should the product require customisation for your size, please allow 8 working days plus delivery transit time. This will allow for manufacturing, customization to size and delivery to our warehouse or to the distributor chosen during Registration.
Every effort is made to effect shipment of your order timeously however unforeseen circumstances may cause delays. Should we be faced with such an occurrence Blind Designs cc or your chosen Reseller/Distributor will contact you via email and provide a revised shipping estimate.
Delivery
When you click to make an order with us legal obligations arise and your right to refund of monies that may have been charged to your credit card or paid in any other way agreed by us, are limited by our terms & conditions. You must not place any order through this site unless you understand and agree all our terms and conditions. Once payment is made for the order, it is deemed that you have read and understood the terms and conditions for such order. If you have any queries please contact us before placing any order or using any service through this website.
After an order has been submitted, and payment has been received successfully, your order will be processed.
Please ensure the correct delivery address is provided in your profile as title and risk will pass to you once the order has left our premises.
Order statuses and delivery time frames can be checked using the “order tracking” page on the website, where you will see the latest status of the order. We may also provide you with up to date order statuses through email.
All goods must be signed for by an adult aged 18 years or over on delivery.
Delivery charges and estimated timescales are detailed in this website when you place your order. We make every effort to deliver your order within the estimated timescales communicated to you. However postal delays are occasionally inevitable due to unforeseen factors.
Delivery of goods can only be made within the borders of the Republic of South Africa. For any international shipping, please contact us for a separate quotation.
Damaged Goods and Substitutions
Risk of loss and damage to your order passes to you on the date when the goods are delivered or on the date of first attempted delivery by us.
If your order is damaged, please contact us within 7 days to process a claim for a replacement. Images may be requested for claim purposes, this does not affect your statutory rights. If you are missing any items from your delivery, please contact us within 7 days to process a claim for replacement.
We will never supply you with substitute goods.
Cancellations, Refunds & Returns
Where the goods are "made to measure" you shall have no right to amend or cancel your order, return the goods or seek any refund of the price paid by you from us. This is because when we receive your order, the manufacturing process begins immediately and the goods are manufactured to your exact specification, pursuant to The Consumer Protection Act. This does not affect your statutory rights.
In regards to returning Ready-Made products, the cancellation period ends 14 days after the day on which the goods come into the possession of the consumer or their identified recipient.
Payment Options and Pricing
All transactions and Pricing will be provided and processed in South African Rands (ZAR)
We make use of a secure third party payment gateway "PayFast" which requires you to register with them. We never store your credit card or banking details on our servers whatsoever. We are not responsible for any policies of this third party service.
Guarantee
All of our goods are guaranteed against defects in manufacture and material from delivery for a period of 3 years in the case of manufactured "made to measure" and "ready made"blinds.
Law
The Conditions will be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa whose Courts will have exclusive jurisdiction in any dispute, save that we have the right, at our sole discretion, to commence and pursue proceedings in alternative jurisdictions.
A copy of the ECT Act is available at www.polity.org.za/pol/acts/2002
Updating of these Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to change, modify, add to or remove from portions or the whole of these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes to these Terms and Conditions will become effective upon such changes being posted to this Website. It is the User’s obligation to periodically check these Terms and Conditions at the Website for changes or updates. The User’s continued use of this Website following the posting of changes or updates will be considered notice of the User’s acceptance to abide by and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, including such changes or updates.
Consent
You herewith understand that all the designs and trademarks are registered to Blind Designs cc and by using this site, you hereby accept the above terms and conditions. You undertake not to copy/duplicate the trademarks and designs directly or indirectly in anyway and understand the legal implications thereof. Should you be found to be in violation of this agreement you understand that you will be held liable for all legal costs incurred by Blind Designs cc for any civil action or any legal action deemed necessary against you.