Terms & Conditions
Please note - these Terms & Conditions do not supersede your statutory rights under the Sale of Goods acts: they are merely designed to clarify the principles and procedures by which we operate. In any event, we aim to serve our customers fairly and squarely and - should a dispute arise - we will always seek to find a speedy and amicable solution to the problem.
Currency: All transactions are conducted in Pounds Sterling. If in doubt about the conversion rate to currencies other than Sterling, or those featured on the website, please e-mail us with the details of your order and we will calculate the accurate price in your own currency before accepting the order. Payments via this website will be processed in pounds sterling (credit cards sales will be charged in your local billing currency by your credit card provider). If you send a cheque or money order, it must be in £ Sterling.
Tariffs, Taxes & VAT
All £ Sterling prices on the Sport Spex website are quoted inclusive of local taxes (including VAT) where applicable.
For countries inside the EC, prices are quoted inclusive of taxes (including VAT) and tariffs. If a valid EU VAT Registration number is provided at the time of ordering, goods will be shipped to non-UK residents of the EU net of VAT.
For the USA , prices are quoted inclusive of all taxes and duty.
For all other countries, purchasers are responsible for duties and/or taxes levied at the point of entry into the destination country.
Shipping Methods
Orders are sent to you via First Class Royal Mail or Airmail. We will always try to dispatch your goods within 48 hours of receipt of order, assuming we have the item/s in stock. Delivery to UK addresses is usually the next day after dispatch and overseas addresses between 2 to 5 days later. Please allow more time for delivery at busy periods like Christmas.
Payments
Security and protection is our priority. Our preferred way of taking payment is Credit or Debit Card Transaction via or payment solution provider (PSP). Your payment will therefore be processed by Sage (formally Protx) who perform industry-standard Address Verification System (AVS) and Card Verification Value (CVV) checks to prevent credit card fraud. More information on Sage can be found at http://www.protx.com/. Any payment details processed by Sage will not be seen by us or stored on our server. In accordance with the UK Data Protection ACT your details will not be disclosed in any way to a third party, all details will remain strictly private.
You can also send a Cheque, Postal Order or Money Order separately to us. Please note that Card transactions are processed when goods are dispatched, Cheque and Money Order will be cleared before goods are dispatched. All Cheques or Money Orders must be drawn in £ Sterling.
Invoices & Receipts
We send a receipt for all orders which you will receive with the goods. This will show the amount paid for the item together with the amount of VAT paid.
Returns policy
At Sport Spex we recognise that it is important that your sports eyewear both looks good and feels good. If, when your chosen product arrives, you decide that it is not right for you Sport Spex operates a full, no-quibble Returns Policy.
In compliance with the EU Distance Selling Directive retail customers (excludes wholesale) may cancel or exchange their order contract by returning the order to Sport Spex within 7 days from the receipt of goods, in their original condition and fit for re-sale. We will then refund the full value of the goods less the original delivery charges, as soon as possible and no longer than 30 days from the date of purchase. Please note the cost of the shipping cannot be refunded but in the event of the goods being faulty or a damage claim is supported, we will also refund monies to cover return shipping costs. Refunds will normally be made using the same method as the original payment. (i.e. a credit card purchase will be refunded through your credit card account).
All return postage is the responsibility of the purchaser and Sport Spex Ltd do not accept responsibility for items lost or damaged in transit to us.
For exchanges: Simply return your purchases to Sport Spex Ltd within 7 days of receipt, and we will despatch replacement goods. A re-delivery charge (at our standard rates) will apply.
Sport Spex Ltd reserve the right to refuse a refund or exchange if the goods are believed to have been damaged, or are not in their original condition. These Terms and Conditions do not affect your Statutory Rights.
Damaged Goods
Unfortunately, we are not responsible for damage which occurs after the goods have been handed to the postal service. However, should you be unfortunate enough to receive damaged goods, let us know immediately. Please retain all relevant documentation so that we can make an insurance claim against the carrier's insurers. If the parcel you receive is battered, please note the fact when you sign for it, even before you open the package to examine the contents. If you are unable to open the damaged package in the presence of the carrier, make sure that you sign for it as ``Damaged package; goods not yet inspected" to warn the carrier that a claim may follow.
Title to the Goods
Title for goods belongs to Sport Spex until your full payment is cleared, at which point it transfers to you in its entirety.
Unavailable Goods
In the unlikely event that we are unable to supply your choice of goods for some while, or at all, we will contact you for instructions. Providing a telephone number or e-mail address with your order makes it easier for us to contact you in this event.
Please note that Card transactions are only processed when goods are dispatched, Cheque and Money Order will be cleared before goods are dispatched.
Contacting Us
The easiest way is to e-mail us at customerservices@sport-spex.com Alternatively you can write, phone or fax us at Sport Spex Ltd, 35 Wilton Road, Kettering, Northants, UK, NN15 5JX. +44 (0)1536 484704
Privacy of Information
Any information supplied to us remains private and is not divulged to any third party. We do not sell or share any data we collect. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.
Who and where is Sport Spex?
Sport Spex is operated by TAYCLAY Ltd a UK company registered under British Law at 35 Wilton Road, Kettering, Northants, UK, NN15 5JX. Company Registration No. 7119349
Applicable Law and Courts of Jurisdiction
All transactions undertaken through this website are governed by English Law and any legal actions arising out of such transactions shall be subject to the English legal processes and under the jurisdiction of English Courts. In the event of disagreement between Sport Spex and its clients, which cannot be mutually resolved in a reasonable time period, customers are invited to participate in a mediation process to settle the dispute. However, this is not compulsory and does not affect the consumer's rights to bring legal proceedings against Sport Spex If the mediation process is agreed, then either party may ask the Institute of Directors (UK) to appoint a mediator to settle any dispute before bringing the matter into the legal process. In this event, both parties agree to be bound by the decisions of such mediator and mediation process.