Terms and Conditions
BWT Africa Returns Refunds and Exchanges
A full refund or exchange will be given on products returned in their original selling condition, providing:
- The items are unused and in their original selling condition and packaging.
- Returned within 30 days of purchase.
Returns, refunds and exchanges can be made at the store of origin and proof of purchase is required.
- Refunds will be processed in accordance with the purchase type.
- Items will be refunded at the selling price indicated on the invoice.
- If applicable, the customer will cover transport costs of product returns.
- Where returned goods and/or the packaging are damaged, BWT Africa reserves the right to charge a handling/restocking fee of between ten
and twenty percent (10%—20%) of the invoice value, which will be deducted from the refund or credit passed in the event of an exchange.
Warranty and Guarantee
- The warranty or guarantee may vary by product type.
- All our products carry a full manufacturer’s warranty or guarantee.
- As the warranty and guarantee may differ between products, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty/guarantee card for full details.
- All warranties and guarantees are subject to the product being installed and used as indicated and intended by the manufacturer
and to the provision of “reasonable wear and tear.” - Faulty or defective items will be repaired, replaced or refunded according to the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Items may be subjected to a pro-rata charge for the period of effective use, calculated from the invoice date.
- It is not always possible to determine on-site or in-store if items are damaged or faulty.
Accordingly, BWT Africa reserves the right to refer items to the factory for technical assessment/evaluation prior to repairing, replacing, or refunding them.
Warranties and guarantees apply:
- To the original invoiced party.
- Where products are fitted as permanent installations, warranties and guarantees are passed on in the event of the property,
provided all terms and conditions are maintained. - Service and maintenance history is according to manufacturer’s requirements and specifications.
Goods Unfit for Purpose
- May be returned in accordance with the guidelines under returns, refunds and exchanges.
- BWT Africa reserves the right to charge for usage and restocking of products.
Return of Goods
Goods being returned will be shipped according to the method of delivery:
- By courier or
- Returned to the point of collection.
If products are ordered and delivered directly by a third-party supplier—albeit through the BWT Africa website—the goods must be returned/refunded or
exchanged according to the third-party supplier’s terms and conditions.
Such terms and conditions shall always be in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Republic of South Africa
and shall not diminish the T&Cs of BWT Africa.
Turnaround
All orders are shipped within 48 working hours of orders being placed, Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 17:00.
Order Tracking
If the shipping carrier provides a tracking number, we will update your order with the tracking information.
Shipping Rates
Shipping rates will be taken case by case and delivery cost will be quoted on.
Back Orders
- If an item goes on back order, we will arrange delivery of the part of your order that is in stock.
- When the item becomes available, we will then deliver the rest of your order.
- The customer will not be charged any additional shipping or handling fees for the second shipment.