Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Terms and Conditions of Repairs

 These conditions shall apply to any agreement between Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd U.K. Limited ("Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd") and any person, business or company ("The Customer") requesting Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd to repair (“service” ) any goods or parts thereof ("the Goods"). The expression "Repair" shall include testing and adjustment. These conditions apply also to goods left with Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd for evaluation or quotation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
1. Estimates
a) Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services will provide ‘free estimates’ for all cameras before work is undertaken. We reserve the right to re-estimate once a proceed has been provided.
b) Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd shall be under no obligation to give the Customer a written estimate before commencing to service the Goods unless the Customer gives Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd a written request for an estimate. All written estimates are chargeable and require payment.
c) Where an estimate is given, Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd may delay commencing work until the Customer gives Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd by email or telephone informing us to proceed. If there is no form of correspondence to carry out the repair within 28 days of the date of the estimate, Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd may return the Goods to the Customer at the Customer's expense.
d) When Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd does not service the camera, Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd may charge for the examination and re-assembly of the goods. Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd shall attempt to re-assemble the Goods to the condition in which they were received but shall not be liable to the Customer for any loss or damage whatsoever resulting from its failure so to do.

2. Quality of Repair
a) Unless otherwise agreed Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd shall repair the Goods to the manufacturer's specification, with the use of calibration software.
b) Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd shall use it own means to decide the following:
         1) The technique and practice used to repair
         2) The component required for the repair
         3) In the case of goods which are beyond economical repair, we will directly contact the customer in which there will be liability in returning the item back.
c) Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd may decide to outsource all or part of the repair work.
d) Standard Repair time takes 5-6 working days which is subject to delays where part constraints apply.
All camcorder repairs take up to one month.

3. Cancellation or Delay of Service
Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd provides quotes for the repair completion dates which are approximate only and Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever resulting from failure to meet such dates. Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd may postpone or cancel repair work at any time.

4. Collection and Delivery of the Goods
Any product returned for repair must be accompanied by a contact name, address and daytime telephone number, if this information is not provided, Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd will be unable to return your product to you and reserves the right to dispose of your product three months after receipts. (Equipment left for repair is subjected to the conditions of the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1952)
a) Collection of repaired goods can be made from Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd's premises. Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd reserves the right to charge the customer if the Goods are not collected within 21 days of the date on which Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd notifies the Customer (by post or otherwise) that the Goods are available for collection.
b) Where Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd agrees to dispatch the Goods, the method of packing and dispatch of the Goods shall be at Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd's discretion.

The Goods shall be dispatched at the Customer's risk and, except where the Goods are repaired Warranty, at the Customer's expense. Notification of damage must be communicated in writing to both Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd and the Carrier within three days of delivery. Notification of non-delivery must be communicated in writing to both Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd and the Carrier within seven days of the date of the dispatch note or invoice.

5. Payment
a) Payment of Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd's charges shall be made before the Goods are dispatched from Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd's premises or within 21 days of the date of notification mentioned in clause 4, whichever is earlier.
b) Customers with approved accounts with Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd shall pay Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd's charges by the end of the calendar month following the month during which the repair charges are invoiced.
c) Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd reserves the right to add interest at the rate of 3% per month to the outstanding balance of overdue accounts accruing daily.
d) If the Customer shall fail to pay all sums due for the repair and to collect the Goods within 6 months of the date of the notification mentioned in clause 4(a), Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd may forthwith sell the Goods at such price as it in its discretion thinks fit and may retain from the proceeds of sale an amount sufficient to clear the costs of repair and storage and expenses incurred in attempting to trace the Customer and in arranging for the sale of the Goods. Any deficiency shall forthwith be made up by the Customer and if Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd shall dispatch any excess to the Customer's last known address it shall be under no further liability whatsoever. No interest shall be payable on any balance retained by Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd.
 All prices quoted includes VAT, spare parts, labour, service and return carriage. Repairs will only be undertaken on receipt of payment (by, Cash, Switch, cheque, Visa, or Mastercard)

6. Warranty
Workmanship and materials used by Euro Hi Tech Photographic Services Ltd in any repair of Digital Products, photographic have warranty for six (6) months, from the date of repair to be free from defects under normal use. Our obligation under such repair warranty is limited to repairing the original defects and subject to the equipment being accompanied by proof of repair by Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd i.e Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Repair Order Number. Together detailed defect description. The repair warranty is void if any repairs are undertaken by a different Service Centre, or equipment is misused, neglected, damaged or if any defects arises from battery leakage and liquid damage.

Euro Hi Tech Photographic Services Ltd will notify you, indicating the nature of the defect, whether or not repair is possible and if so an estimate for the cost of repair.

7. Formation
These conditions may not be varied except by written agreement signed by a Director or duly authorised officer of Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd. Any reference to writing in these conditions shall include electronically recorded or transmitted material. These conditions and any agreement between Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd and the Customer relating to the repair of the Goods shall be governed by English Law

8. Service
Please note that Euro Hi-Tech Photographic Services Ltd will Endeavour to ensure the safety of your products whilst in its possession. However, whilst every effort will be made to return your product (and any film, tape, or other recordable media or accessory) Euro Hi Tech Photographic Services Ltd cannot accept any liability, nor pay any compensation for loss of a particular film or tape or other recordable media included. Euro Hi Tech Photographic Services Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to a product being returned to the Service Centre for repair other then caused by our own proven negligence. We exclude any liability for any indirect or consequential loss, damage or expense.