Warranty
Homeware Gallery Pty Ltd Warranty
Homeware Gallery Pty Ltd ABN 12 076 269 004 trading as HG (Furniture Solutions) and/or its authorised agents (“Homeware Gallery Pty Ltd” or “we” or “us” or “our”) provides this warranty for its products that have been purchased in Australia (“Warranty”). This Warranty is subject to the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (“Australian Consumer Law”). The benefits provided in this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of a consumer under the Australian Consumer Law, and any other laws in relation to the products to which this Warranty relates. The Warranty period commences from the date that the contract of sale is completed. The period of the Warranty will be:
- 10 years for upholstered items, unless specified;
- 1 year for furniture (including upholstery furniture coverings, foam, finishing (stitching, glue, nails, tacks)
- 1 year for all other products.
This Warranty covers the replacement or repair of any product that has a manufacturing or material defect that is not the result of normal wear and tear, or a natural characteristic of the material used. This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover products used for commercial purposes.
Exclusions
Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, this Warranty does not apply to any products sold as seconds, floor stock, repaired products, or products that have a defect where this has been drawn to the customer’s attention before the purchase of the product. In addition, this Warranty will not apply if:
- Repairs to a product are made or attempted by a service provider other than one approved by HG.
- The product has not been used or maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as provided with the product.
- The customer uses the product in an abnormal manner for example if the product is abused, misused, dropped, crushed, impacted with any hard surface, exposed to extreme heat (including fire) or cold, not maintained properly or used after partial failure.
- The product has been modified, incorrectly adjusted or operated, subjected to incorrect electrical supply or inconsistent electrical supply or used with inappropriate accessories.
- The product is tampered with in any way.
- The product’s serial number, as applied by the manufacturer, has been altered or removed from the product.
Consumer guarantees
Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, this Warranty does not apply to any products sold as seconds, floor stock, repaired products, or products that have a defect where this has been drawn to the customer’s attention before the purchase of the product. In addition, this Warranty will not apply if:
- Repairs to a product are made or attempted by a service provider other than one approved by HG.
- The product has not been used or maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as provided with the product.
- The customer uses the product in an abnormal manner for example if the product is abused, misused, dropped, crushed, impacted with any hard surface, exposed to extreme heat (including fire) or cold, not maintained properly or used after partial failure.
- The product has been modified, incorrectly adjusted or operated, subjected to incorrect electrical supply or inconsistent electrical supply or used with inappropriate accessories.
- The product is tampered with in any way.
- The product’s serial number, as applied by the manufacturer, has been altered or removed from the product.
How to make a claim
To claim under this Warranty or a consumer guarantee, you must:
- Notify HG by ringing 02 9693 2288 or emailing info@hgfs.com.au. You will be requested to either return the product for inspection/repair, or we will arrange for the product to be inspected at your home. HG reserves the right to charge an upfront call out fee prior to inspection of the product, in which case such a fee will be refunded should HG determine you have a valid claim.
If you are requested to return the product to HG for inspection/repair, you will need to arrange and pay for the transportation of the product to the store or other address advised by HG. If HG determines there is a valid claim, it will reimburse you for any reasonable transportation costs paid by you. If HG determines you do not have a valid claim, you must reimburse HG for any transportation costs that HG has paid and any return transportation costs.
HG will assess the product to determine the nature of the issue, whether you are entitled to a remedy, and in the case of a minor failure, the remedy that will be made available to you. Sometimes we may have to forward the product to the manufacturer or repair agent and liaise with them. Before a claim will be processed we require proof of purchase from you (the sales docket receipt or another acceptable form of proof of purchase).
We will do our best to resolve the issue in a timely manner. For any queries please call HG 02 9693 2288 or email info@hgfs.com.au