Delivery Of Your Order
We offer a nationwide service in the UK and the Republic Of Ireland.
We aim to deliver within 3-4 working days items that we hold in stock. After placing your order, you will receive an e-mail advising the delivery date.
You should inspect goods immediately on arrival and note any damage on the carrier’s delivery note before signing the delivery note and handing it to the driver. We also ask you to inform us of any damage within 24 hours of receipt of goods.
If it is not possible for you to inspect the goods before signing the carrier’s delivery note please mark the delivery note clearly with the word “unexamined”. Please then inspect the goods within 24 hours of receiving them and inform us about any damage within 24 hours.
Returns Policy and Returns Procedure
We hope that the product you receive meets your requirements completely but in the unlikely event of wanting to return an item, the following information applies.
Village Blinds offer a 14 Days (Calendar Days) cooling off period in which customers can inspect the goods and determine suitability. Your statutory rights are not affected.
To exercise this right you must download the Returns Request Form that can be downloaded here or at the bottom of this page. Please follow the instructions detailed within this form.
Please take note of the requirement to also complete the Decontamination form included in this document.
Failure to complete this document will prevent us from completing your return request.
The goods must be returned at your cost within 14 days of the date of your notification to us that you wish to return the goods.
In all instances a completed returns form must accompany the goods and include your Authorised Returns Number that we will provide you with.
Where goods are manufactured to order, these items cannot be returned.
We regret we cannot accept the return of any bath safety products, toilet seats, commodes, bathing slings, underwear or any made to order, bespoke products. Your statutory rights are not affected. Please contact us if you require any further information about returns.
All products must be returned complete, unused, in an undamaged state and in their original packaging where possible. If products are not returned in their original condition on return,Village Blinds reserves the right to charge for repair or replacement of any product(s). This charge may include the cost of parts, materials, labour and any subsequent loss to Village Blinds.
Please note that where an enhanced delivery service has been used, delivery charges will not be refunded once delivery has been made.
You must return the item in undamaged and unused condition in the original packaging and ensure the item is packed securely in order to avoid damage during transit.
We will inspect the item promptly after its return to us and if the item is undamaged, you will receive a refund within 30 days.
Should there be any damage to the item caused by you or due to unsatisfactory packaging used by you, we reserve the right to charge for any replacement parts necessary to ensure goods are returned to as new condition. The cost of returning any unwanted but otherwise satisfactory items is entirely at your own expense.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Cancellation of orders not yet delivered
If you change your mind before your order have been dispatched, you can request a cancellation by calling 028 2564 4444 or by emailing info@villageblinds.com. If the order has already been despatched & you are too late to request a cancellation, you may still request a return in accordance with the above returns procedure.
Any item that is made to order or bespoke in any way cannot be cancelled once your order has been placed.
Guarantees and warranties
Should you encounter a problem with your purchase within the warranty period please contact us. We will require your purchase to be returned to us for inspection and any necessary repair.
Disclaimers
All goods are purchased from us at the request of the purchaser. We cannot and do not offer medical or clinical advice. We offer guidance only about the functionality and the suitability of products based on the information you give us.
We want to provide you with the most suitable product for your needs.
We believe that selecting the correct product is of great importance. If you remain in any doubt as to the suitability of a product for your needs, we suggest that you seek the advice of your local health authority or professional bodyl before confirming your purchase.
All images shown on the site are for demonstration purposes only and may not necessarily show the actual product that you will receive. Please read the product description thoroughly as this will give the correct product details.
About your rights as a consumer and how we will deal with your complaints and the return of items you purchase:
Your rights as a consumer are protected by the Consumer Rights Act (2015).
We will only sell goods that;
Are of a satisfactory quality. Goods must be of a standard that a reasonable person would regard as satisfactory. Quality is a general term, which covers a number of matters including:
– fitness for all the purposes for which goods of that kind are usually supplied
– appearance and finish
– freedom from minor defects
– safety
– durability
In assessing quality, all relevant circumstances will be considered, including price, description, and advertising that we commission.
Any goods will also;
be fit for a particular purpose. When a consumer indicates that goods are required for a particular purpose, or where it is obvious that goods are intended for a particular purpose and a trader supplies them to meet that requirement, the goods should be fit for that specified purpose
match the description, sample or model. When a consumer relies on a description, sample or display model the goods supplied must conform to it. If the goods do not conform, an offence may have been committed
Consumer Rights Act 2015 – Consumer Rights Summary
1: Goods bought in our showroom / shop:
What Are Your Consumer Rights?
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 says goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. During the expected lifespan of your product you’re entitled to the following:
– Up to 30 days: If your goods are faulty, you can get an immediate refund.
– Up to 6 months: If it can’t be repaired or replaced, then you’re entitled to a full refund in most cases.
– Up to 5 years: If the goods do not last a reasonable length of time you may be entitled to some money back.
You do not have a legal right to a refund or replacement just because you change your mind. BUT… please ask us about our returns policy as we may be able to help in-store.
This is a summary of some of your key rights. For detailed information from Citizens Advice please visit citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 04 05 06
2: Services paid for in our showroom / shop: What Are Your Consumer Rights?
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 says:
– You can ask us to repeat or fix a service if it’s not carried out with reasonable care and skill, or get some money back if we can’t fix it.
– If you haven’t agreed a price beforehand, what you’re asked to pay must be reasonable.
– If you haven’t agreed a time beforehand, it must be carried out within a reasonable time.
This is a summary of some of your key rights. For detailed information from Citizens Advice please visit citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 04 05 06
3: Goods ordered at home: What Are Your Consumer Rights?
The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 say:
– Up to 14 days: After receiving your goods, in most cases, you can change your mind and get a full refund.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 says goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. During the expected lifespan of your product you’re entitled to the following:
– Up to 30 days: If your goods are faulty, you can get a refund.
– Up to 6 months: If it can’t be repaired or replaced, then you’re entitled to a full refund in most cases.
– Up to 5 years: If the goods do not last a reasonable length of time you may be entitled to some money back.
This is a summary of some of your key rights. For detailed information from Citizens Advice please visit citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 04 05 06
Services ordered at home: What Are Your Consumer Rights?
The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 say:
– In most cases, you can cancel within 14 days. If you agree the service will start within this time you may be charged for what you’ve used.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 says:
– You can ask us to repeat or fix the service if it’s not carried out with reasonable care and skill, or get some money back if we can’t fix it.
– If a price hasn’t been agreed upfront, what you’re asked to pay must be reasonable.
– If a time hasn’t been agreed upfront, it must be carried out within a reasonable time.
This is a summary of some of your key rights. For detailed information from Citizens Advice please visit citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 04 05 06
Digital content – What Are Your Consumer Rights?
The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 say:
– You have a 14 day right to change your mind and get a full refund on your digital content. You do not have this right to cancel once a download has started provided you have been told this and have acknowledged this.
– The Consumer Rights Act 2015 says digital content must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality.
– If your digital content is faulty, you’re entitled to a repair or a replacement.
– If the fault can’t be fixed, or if it hasn’t been fixed within a reasonable time and without significant inconvenience, you can get some, or all of your money back.
– If you can show the fault has damaged your device and we haven’t used reasonable care and skill, you may be entitled to a repair or compensation.
This is a summary of some of your key rights. For detailed information from Citizens Advice please visit citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 04 05 0
You must complete the returns form.
Your completed returns form must be included in your returned packaging.