Refund Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

At Tridesgonn, we are committed to customer satisfaction. This Refund Policy outlines the terms and conditions for refunds on equipment purchases and rental cancellations. Please read this policy carefully before making a purchase or booking a rental.

1. Equipment Purchase Refunds

1.1 Right to Cancel (Consumer Contracts Regulations)

If you are a consumer purchasing equipment for personal use, you have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving the equipment, in accordance with the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.

To exercise your right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision in writing via email, post, or phone using the contact details provided in Section 8.

1.2 Conditions for Returns

To qualify for a full refund on purchased equipment, the following conditions must be met:

1.3 Return Shipping Costs

You are responsible for the cost of returning equipment unless:

We recommend using tracked and insured shipping services for returns. You are responsible for equipment until it reaches us safely.

1.4 Refund Processing

Once we receive and inspect the returned equipment, we will process your refund within 14 days. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the purchase.

Please note that it may take additional time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund to your account.

1.5 Non-Refundable Items

The following items are not eligible for refund unless faulty:

1.6 Partial Refunds

In some cases, we may offer partial refunds for returned equipment that:

The amount of partial refund will be determined on a case-by-case basis at our discretion.

2. Faulty or Damaged Equipment

2.1 Reporting Defects

If you receive faulty or damaged equipment, please contact us immediately and no later than 48 hours after delivery. We will arrange for inspection, repair, replacement, or refund as appropriate.

2.2 Proof of Fault

You may be required to provide:

2.3 Resolution Options

For faulty or damaged equipment, we offer the following resolution options:

We will cover all return shipping costs for faulty or damaged equipment.

3. Equipment Rental Cancellations and Refunds

3.1 Cancellation More Than 48 Hours in Advance

If you cancel a rental booking more than 48 hours before the scheduled rental start date, you will receive a full refund of any payments made, including deposits.

3.2 Cancellation Within 48 Hours

Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled rental start date will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the total rental value. The remaining 50% will be refunded.

3.3 Cancellation After Rental Start Date

No refunds are provided for cancellations made after the rental period has commenced. You remain responsible for the full rental payment and safe return of equipment.

3.4 Early Returns

Returning equipment before the end of the agreed rental period does not entitle you to a refund for unused days unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3.5 Equipment Unavailability

If we are unable to provide booked equipment due to circumstances within our control, you will receive a full refund. Where possible, we will offer suitable alternative equipment as a replacement.

4. Security Deposit Refunds

4.1 Refund Timeline

Security deposits for equipment rentals will be refunded within 5-7 business days after equipment is returned and inspected, provided all conditions are met.

4.2 Deductions from Security Deposits

We may deduct from your security deposit to cover:

You will receive an itemized statement detailing any deductions from your security deposit.

4.3 Disputing Deductions

If you disagree with deductions from your security deposit, you may submit a written dispute within 7 days of receiving the deduction notice. We will review your dispute and respond within 14 days.

5. Refund Processing Methods

5.1 Payment Method

Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the transaction. We cannot process refunds to different payment methods or third parties.

5.2 Processing Time

Refund processing times vary depending on the payment method:

Please note that we have no control over your bank's processing times.

6. Exceptions and Special Circumstances

6.1 Business Customers

Different terms may apply to business customers purchasing equipment for commercial use. Business customers do not have the same statutory cancellation rights as consumers under the Consumer Contracts Regulations.

6.2 Custom Orders

Custom-ordered equipment manufactured or sourced specifically for your requirements is non-refundable unless faulty or not as specified in the order confirmation.

6.3 Force Majeure

In cases where rental cancellations or delivery delays result from circumstances beyond our control (natural disasters, strikes, government restrictions, etc.), we will work with you to find a fair resolution, which may include rescheduling, alternative equipment, or refunds at our discretion.

7. Refund Request Procedure

To request a refund, please follow these steps:

  1. Contact us via phone, email, or our website contact form
  2. Provide your order number, contact information, and reason for refund
  3. If returning equipment, await our return authorization and instructions
  4. Package equipment securely with all original components
  5. Ship equipment using tracked and insured delivery
  6. Await inspection confirmation and refund processing

8. Contact Information for Refund Requests

To initiate a refund or discuss returns, please contact us:

Tridesgonn
71 Jonathan Roads
Port Faye RM14 2LD
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 630 388 0445
Company Registration: 95103236

9. Changes to This Refund Policy

We reserve the right to update this Refund Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Consumer Rights

This Refund Policy does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under UK law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015. You have legal rights relating to goods that are faulty or not as described.

For more information about your consumer rights, visit the Citizens Advice website at www.citizensadvice.org.uk

11. Dispute Resolution

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your refund request, you may:

We are committed to resolving refund disputes fairly and promptly.