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Terms and conditions of www.dalescycles.com

These terms & conditions set out the basis on which you can visit and buy from our website. Please read them carefully as they contain important information that may be relevant to any potential transaction.

 
 
    Specialized Secteur offer:
offer valid from April 1st 2010 and June 30th 2010 at selected Specialized Dealers. See in store for details.

This offer is not valid with any other discount and/or offer. In April, consumers purchasing a Secteur Comp or a Secteur Elite will be eligible to either a Spring Reward (10% of the value of the bike in Equipment) or a Sportive starter pack. Ask in store or call 0330 440 4080 for more information.

Dales Cycles general terms and conditions for sale and promotional items.

* Promotional vouchers and voucher codes are not redeemable against sale or reduced items.
* Promotional vouchers and voucher codes are not redeemable against club, team, corporate or special event discounts. 
* Promotional vouchers and voucher codes are not redeemable against Cycle to work schemes and finance payment options.
* Special promotional lines may unique to our shop or online purchases, these will be clearly marked as such.
* Special lines sell fast on a first come first served basis, we try to update regularly online, but please call if in doubt.
* Dales reserve the right to deny or withdraw any offers or promotional lines from sale as we see fit.
* Orders with vouchers applied to items excluded will not be processed & card payments will not be debited.
* Where a sale or promotional timescale is advertised, any goods purchased must be paid for in full inside this timescale. 
* Sale and reduced items are not available on "cycle to work schemes" Please call if in doubt.
 
We use third party advertising that is not directly editable by Dales Cycles. Results for searches shown on search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo or similar may not represent actual prices, promotions or offers on our website or Glasgow store. If in doubt, please call 0330 440 4080 for details
   
Dales Cycles general terms and conditions.
This site is owned and operated by Dales Cycles limited (Dales Cycles hereafter) We are registered at 150 Dobbies Loan, Glasgow. UK. G4 0JE.  If you want to ask us anything about these terms and conditions or have any comments, complaints or suggestions regarding our website, please contact us at sales@dalescycles.com or call 0330 440 4080.

Ownership of rights.
All rights, including copyright, in this website are owned by or licensed to Dales Cycles. You may not modify, distribute or re-post anything on this website for any purpose.  Any use of this website or its contents, including copying or storing it or them in whole or part, other than for your own personal, non-commercial use is prohibited without the permission of Dales Cycles. To request permission to use contents from our Business Solutions website for corporate use, please contact us.
 
Accuracy of content, availability and typographical errors.
Dales Cycles have taken every care in the preparation of the content of this website, in particular to ensure that prices quoted are correct at time of publishing and all products have been fairly described. However, orders will only be accepted if there are no material errors in the description of the goods or their prices as advertised on this website. All prices are displayed inclusive of VAT. Packaging may vary from that shown. The weights, dimensions and capacities given are approximate only. We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colours of our products that appear on the website. However, as the actual colours you see will depend on your monitor, we cannot guarantee that your monitor's display of any colour will accurately reflect the colour of the product on delivery. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Dales Cycles disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials on this website. Dales Cycles shall not be liable to any person for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of any of the information contained in any of the materials on this website.
The views expressed in customer reviews and user generated content is the opinion of those users and are not necessarily those of Dales Cycles.
All listed items are subject to availability. We will inform you as soon as possible if the goods you have ordered are out of stock or have a waiting time. All products are reflective mix of stock in hand and stock that is available now, or over the short term from our suppliers. Dales Cycles will not take responsibility for suppliers errors in stock holding or specification that we are uninformed of, although great time is invested in keeping a good level of accuracy regarding the above.
The items listed on our website are not reflective of the stock in our Glasgow store as some items cannot be stocked there due to supplier, manufacturer or distribution restrictions.
In the event that a product is mistakenly listed at an incorrect price, Dales Cycles reserve the right to refuse or cancel any orders placed for said product before the stock availability has been confirmed or your account charged. If your card has been charged and a pricing error transpires, the above still applies however we will contact you to arrange a amicable goodwill concession.

 
Damage to your computer
Dales Cycles go to great lengths and make every effort to ensure that this website is free from viruses or defects. However, we cannot guarantee that your use of this website or any websites accessible through it will not cause damage to your computer. It is your responsibility to ensure that the right equipment is available to use the website and screen out anything that may damage it. Dales Cycles shall not be liable to any person for any loss or damage which may arise to computer equipment as a result of using this website.
 
Password and account related security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account and any activities that occur under your account. Dales Cycles shall not be liable to any person for any loss or damage which may arise as a result of any failure by you to protect your password or account.
 
 
Ordering errors.
You are able to correct errors on your order up to the point at which you click ‘place order’ on the final page of our ordering process. Order editing includes changing of shipping and billing addresses and payment methods.
 
Delivery charges
Delivery charges vary depending on the type of products ordered, the service you select and the delivery address. For full details of our delivery charges please refer to our Delivery Services and Charges section.  In the UK, delivery charge refunds can only be made in accordance with your legal rights under the Distance Selling Regulations and other legislation.  Similar rights may apply for some international deliveries.

Acknowledgment and acceptance of your order
If you have supplied us with your email address, we will notify you by email as soon as possible to confirm receipt of your order. Our acceptance of your order will take place upon dispatch of the product(s) ordered. Please read your order confirmation email carefully.
 
Delays
Occasionally, some models listed in good faith may be delayed. This can be for various reasons such as material shortages, import delays or higher than anticipated demand. We will, of course, make every effort to keep you informed if you have a back order.
 
Cancellation right
Under the Distance Selling Regulations. UK consumers have the legal right to cancel their order within seven working days of receipt of the goods. Where goods are delivered to a third party you will only be able to exercise this right if you are able to return to us the goods you ordered. For details of how to exercise this right please see our returns and refunds section.
 
Links to other websites
We have placed links on this website to other websites we think you may want to visit. We do not vet these websites and do not have any control over their contents. Dales Cycles cannot accept any liability in respect of the use of these websites.
 
 
Exclusions of liability
Any disclaimers and exclusions of liability in these terms & conditions shall not apply to any damages arising from death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Dales Cycles Ltd or any of its employees or agents or fraud. These disclaimers and exclusions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law. If any provisions of these disclaimers and exclusions shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable then that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
 
 
Changes to legal notices
We reserve the right to change these terms & conditions from time to time and you should look through them as often as possible.

*International Delivery
Due to customs, legal, regulatory and certain practical restrictions applicable to orders placed for international delivery, some of our products may not be available for delivery to certain destinations outside the UK. Dales Cycles reserves the right to define what can and cannot be delivered to which destination.
 
*Delivery in general
All orders are delivered by UK based logistics companies. All packages have unique tracking numbers that can be tracked online or by telephone either first hand or through Dales Cycles. Products will be delivered to your requested address wherever possible. Some major items may require a signature upon delivery. These products will be identified at time of dispatch and tracking numbers will be supplied where relevant. We cannot deliver to PO Box addresses or BFPO boxes. Deliveries to Isle of Man, N Ireland and some Scottish Highlands and Islands addresses will take 48 hours longer and may be subject to a shipping surcharge.

Payment
Purchases will be made in pounds Sterling. Dales Cycles accept most major credit and debit cards. Finance options are listed throughout the relevant product pages. All methods of payment, including credit cards are processed once your order is prepared for dispatch.
 
Law, jurisdiction and language
This website, any content contained herein and any contract brought into being as a result of usage of this website are governed by and construed in accordance with UK Law. The parties to any such contract agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom. All contracts are concluded in English. These terms and conditions do not affect your legal rights.

*Shipping delays
Occasionally, delivery of your order may be delayed or postponed for reasons outside our control. This includes the availability of physical stock and its subsequent delivery. Dales Cycles will make every effort to keep you informed and discuss revised delivery timescales.
 
After Delivery
All products are supported by the assurance that Dales Cycles will adhere to any warranty commitments set out by the manufacturer of goods purchased through our website.
Operating or using your product according to its instructions will give you a realistic return for your investment. You should realize that employing a product outside its recommended use or terms and conditions of maintenance may invalidate its warranty.  If you have any issues, we can be contacted on 08451259423.
(In all cases you will be dealt with in accordance with your legal rights)
 
Collecting Your Order
Although we have a shop in Glasgow, we cannot at present arrange for goods to be bought on line and picked up at our store. This is for internal reasons and security considerations, if you have an accessibility issue please call us and we will try to accommodate you. 

 
Refunds
In accordance with the distance selling regulations, the following applies to all mail order goods bought on www.dalescycles.com. To arrange for return, please call us on 08451259423.
The buyer is entitled to return the goods within 14 days for a refund subject to the following, and subject to the conditions thereafter.
 
1) It is reasonable for the buyer to open the outer packaging and inspect the goods. If the goods are found to be damaged in transit you may sign for them damaged and contact us, or refuse delivery.
 
2) If goods are aesthetically or fundamentally damaged upon removing any further protective material of packaging.
 
3) If the description of the goods is markedly different to the representation of the goods contained in their online description (please however read the policy on descriptive errors).
 
4) If the buyer properly rejects any of the goods in accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations within 14 working days, Dales Cycles will responsible for any carriage charges.
 
5) If the returned goods received by the Dales Cycles are not in a sellable condition or have any further damage than that sited for the return, then Dales Cycles reserves the right to charge a restocking fee. Whether goods are returned in a sellable condition is to be judged by the company.
 
The Company accepts no responsibility for any consequential loss caused to the buyer for the receiving of faulty goods. Faulty goods received shall be dealt with as outlined below. The Company shall not be liable for any consequential loss incurred by the buyer or any other person or company arising directly or indirectly out of any failure to meet any estimated delivery date. Unless otherwise agreed the Company may deliver by installments and in such case each installment shall be treated as a separate contract and any delay, default or non-delivery in respect of any installment by the Company shall not entitle the buyer to cancel the remainder of the contract.
Concessions may be made to the above due to circumstances beyond the control of the customer.
 
 
 
Dales Cycles cannot accept any returned goods found to fall into one or more of the following categories:
 
1) The goods are in some way physically damaged by the buyer or a 3rd party agent on behalf of the buyer.
 
2) The goods are found not to have been sold to the customer by the Company.
 
3) The goods are found to have been repaired by the buyer or a 3rd party agent other than with specific authority from the Company (weather under manufacturers warranty or not)
 
4) The goods are outside the manufacturers warranty limit.
 
5) The goods have been returned without authority from Dales Cycles.
 
6) Goods have been returned whilst the customer is in knowledge of a fault or an idiosyncrasy that is later cited as a genuine reason for return.
 
7) The customer has failed to read and abide by the conditions set in the user manual, build instruction sheet or user manual provided with the product.
 
Upon return of goods found to be faulty, the Company offers the following service:
 
1) You can return the item for a working replacement of equal or better specification within 30 days from the commencement of the contract. However in all cases the Company will endeavor to return repaired goods within 7 working days of receipt. If, after 30 days, a replacement cannot be sent for whatever reason, a full refund will be given if requested at the current market value of the item. If this is not ascertainable, then a refund will be given for the value of the nearest equivalent item.
 
2) Faulty non-repairable items returned within 30 days will be refunded or exchanged for an identical product or nearest equivalent product. Over 30 days from the date of purchase, faulty items still covered by warranty will have to be returned to our suppliers, which (depending on the circumstances) can take an undeterminable number of days. If after this period, a replacement cannot be obtained for whatever reason, a full refund will be given if requested at the current market value. If this is not ascertainable, then a refund will be given for the value of the nearest equivalent item.
 
3) In all cases consumable goods such as batteries and certain clothing base layer items are excluded from all of the above conditions. These types of items will be covered only by the clauses involving initial claims for damage or descriptive errors.
 
Exclusions.
Some goods on our website are excluded from being sold in conjunction with offers and coupons from 3rd parties. Sale items, bundled items and one off promotions are excluded from the following method of payments unless stated otherwise:
  • Cyclescheme or Cycle to work vouchers.
  • Finance options as offered by Dales Cycles.
  • Group discounts.
  • Corporate discount schemes.
  • Club or team discount codes.
  • Event or promotional coupons.

Please ensure you check that your selected items are not in breach of these exclusions to avoid complications when placing an order with Dales Cycles.