Terms and Conditions
Your access to and use of the Genessis Models web site is subject to these Terms and Conditions, which we may update from time to time. Your use of this site after we post any changes to these terms constitutes your agreement to those changes. If you have any questions about these terms, you can let us know by e-mailing Genessis Models, Please Feel free to call any time about our T&Cs
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1. The use of our site by children
1.1 Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to register to use the interactive features of our web site such as signing up for e-mail notifications or any other features which collect personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on the types of information we collect.
2. Web Site Content
2.1 All content on the Genessis Models web site, including art work, graphics, images, screen shots, text, videos Genessis Models downloadable files, trademarks, logos, product and character names, slogans, and the compilation of the foregoing (‘Content’) is the property of Genessis Models and its licensors and is protected in the U.K. and internationally under trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property laws. Third party content, including trademarks, trade names, characters, and trademarks and copyrights is the property of the third parties that market or license that content, and is used by Genessis Models subject to license, or subject to the provisions of trademark law. Users of the Genessis Models web site are expressly forbidden to misuse any Genessis Models content or any third party content that appears on the web site.
2.2 You agree not to display or use any Content for any commercial purpose, in any publications, in public performances, in connection with products or services that are not those of Genessis Models , in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among consumers, that disparages or discredits Genessis Models and/or its licensors, that dilutes the strength of Genessis Models or its licensors’ property, or that otherwise infringes Genessis Models or its licensors’ intellectual property rights.
3. Representations, Warranties & Acknowledgements
3.1 Genessis Models makes no representations about the reliability of the features of the Genessis Models web site, and disclaims all liability in the event of any service failure. You understand and accept that any reliance on such material and/or systems will be at your own risk. Genessis Models makes no representations regarding the amount of time that content on its site will be preserved.
3.2 Our web site is provided on an ‘As is, as available’ basis. No warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are made with respect to our web site or any information or software therein. Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Genessis Models be liable for any incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from the use of or inability to use our web site, nor shall Genessis Models be responsible for any damages whatsoever that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delays in operation or transmission, or any failure of performance whether or not caused by events beyond Genessis Models ‘ reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of god, communications line failure, theft, destruction, or unauthorised access to our web site, records, programs, or services. In no event shall Genessis Models ‘ total liability for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed five Pounds Sterling (£5.00).
3.3 You agree to indemnify and hold Genessis Models , its parents, subsidiaries, officers, employees, and web site contractors harmless from any claims and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, related to your violation of these Terms and Conditions or Policies and Procedures, including any abusive or unlawful behavior on the part of you or your dependents, or the infringement of any intellectual property or privacy right of any person.
3.4 Both you and Genessis Models acknowledge and agree that no partnership is formed and neither of you nor Genessis Models has the power or the authority to obligate or bind the other.
3.5 These Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with English law.
Genessis Models Policies and Procedures 4.
Order Processing
4.1 Credit Card Orders
4.1.1 Genessis Models accepts most major credit and debit cards as payment, on orders shipping to anywhere in the world. When using your credit card, please provide your credit card billing address if different from the shipping address and daytime phone numbers. If the billing address or security code does not match that which is on file at the financial institution or if authorisation is not given for any reason, we reserve the right to cancel the order without notification. We cannot work out credit card problems with the financial institution; you must settle problems with them and reorder once the problem is resolved. Repeated attempts to authorise your credit card on the same order may result in an additional charge. We do not assume any responsibility for bank fees incurred by using a Debit Card for your purchase and/or return credit.
4.2 PERSONAL CHEQUE POLICY
4.2.1 We do not accept cheques
4.3 PURCHASE ORDERS
4.3.1 We do not accept purchase orders.
4.4 PARENTAL VERIFICATION OF ORDERS
4.4.1 New customers under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to verify any order placed by phone before an order will be processed. Also, our phone representatives may limit the length of inquiry calls.
4.5 INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
4.5.1 All payments must be in the form of Pounds Sterling (£). Under no circumstances will we falsify invoices or shipping labels. Customer is responsible for any applicable taxes, duties or custom fees. Inquiries regarding possible fees should be directed to your local authorities. Refused packages will affect your return credit.
4.5.2 Please send payment in the form of an International Money Order in Pounds Sterling (£), or use your credit card. Please do not request that we falsify invoices or suppress tariff codes or country-of-origin information.
4.6 BACKORDERS
4.6.1 We ‘backorder’ out-of-stock goods whenever possible, unless you specify that you do not want an item backordered. Certain sale goods, products with uncertain availability, and discontinued items may not be backordered. We only charge our shipping charge once per order and will not charge you twice for orders containing backorders. Backorders shipped to international addresses, will incur special shipping charges with each shipment. We will only ship back orders via an ‘express’ method at the customer’s request. We do not assume back orders are to be dispatched ‘express shipping’ when requesting express for in-stock goods. Backorders shipped at our expense will be shipped via the most economical carrier.
4.7 QUESTIONS ABOUT RECENTLY PLACED ORDERS
4.7.1 If you have placed an order with Genessis Models recently and need some information about it there are a number of ways to contact us. Please note that since we begin processing your order immediately after receiving it, we are unable to make changes or cancel the order once it is placed. Once your order invoices, it has entered our dispatch process and cannot be changed or canceled.
4.8 CREDITS AND BALANCE DUES
4.8.1 Some pre-approved returns that fall outside of policy may be limited to goods credit only. Any credit not redeemed nor refunded within a one-year period will be assessed a service charge fee. Any outstanding balance dues will be applied to your next order. We cannot give credits for goods unless we have proof of receipt. Any charges Genessis Models incurs as a result of a refused shipment, will be adjusted from the return credit.
4.8.2 Any credits left on your account with us can be used toward a future order. At your request, we will issue a refund for any outstanding credit on your account generated by an order paid for by money order. If the order was paid by credit card, we will credit your credit card account. We will only credit the original credit card used on the order. If you no longer have that credit card, you will need to contact the issuing bank to work out arrangements. We may be able to assist you in obtaining the bank’s phone number. There are a number of ways to contact us.
5. Returning Goods
5.1 General Returns
5.1.1. The Goods usually come with a manufacturer’s warranty (usually 12 months). The scope of the warranty will usually cover manufacturing defects but not damage cause by crashing, abuse, water ingress or general wear and tear, or if Goods have been misused, altered or repaired without our approval. You may contact us in the first instance and we will usually inspect the Goods and may be able to deal with your query through a phone call or email. You should not make any further use of Goods where you discover a defect as this may affect your rights under the manufacturer’s warranty. Any Goods which need to be returned for these purposes should always be clean and not covered in dirt. You should also complete any warranty card details to claim under a manufacturer’s warranty and provide a copy of your receipt together with a note detailing the problem and the reason for the return.
5.1.2. If the Goods have been purchased through a 3rd party retailer as opposed to through Genessis Models directly you should make reasonable efforts initially to return the goods directly to the relevant retailer that you purchased the goods from.
5.1.3. You should inspect the products when you receive them for defects or damage. Items delivered by courier which are clearly damaged on delivery must be signed for as such or refused and returned to us.
5.1.4. Where Goods have been damaged in transit but we are not immediately notified, please let us know as soon as possible and in any event within 7 days of the day on which you received the damaged item. All such damaged Goods should be returned to us, should be in their original packaging (even if damaged) and must not be used or fitted (as appropriate). You should also provide a copy of your receipt and avoid attaching postage labels or similar to the packaging directly. Please wrap Goods to be returned first, before attaching labels.
5.1.5. If we have dispatched an incorrect item, we will make an exchange and pay agreed costs of returning the item. For large or valuable items, please contact us in the first instance and we will arrange a courier instead where we feel this is appropriate.
5.1.6. Non-delivery of an Order needs to be reported to us within 7 working days of the date of dispatch. If an item is lost in transit, we may not dispatch a replacement immediately. Resent or replacement items will be dispatched at our discretion or subject to availability, once all tracking and investigative avenues have been exhausted. This may include waiting up to 30 days from dispatch for undelivered mail to be returned to us, depending on the delivery country.
5.1.7. If we do not find any fault or defect then your cancellation and refund rights are limited to the initial 14 day cancellation period though this does not affect your statutory rights.
5.1.8. You must take good care of the Goods while they are in your possession. If you fail to do so and the value of the Goods reduces as a result of how they are handled prior to return to us and where you have caused the damage, as opposed to that damage being caused in delivery, then we reserve our right to withhold that amount which may otherwise have been due to you.
5.1.9. If you return Goods either because you believe they are faulty or because you change your mind, we ask that Goods you return require a form of proof of posting and some form of tracking. Genessis Models will not be held responsible for any goods that are mislaid in the postal system or in transit to us.
5.2.Distance Selling Regulations:
5.2.1.1. Under the terms of the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2014, you have the right to cancel your purchase agreement with Genessis Models provided that you give written notice of your intent to cancel within seven working days from the day after that on which you receive the goods.
5.2.1.2. Genessis Models must refund your money within 14 days of receiving the written notice of cancellation.
5.2.1.3. If you cancel the agreement, you must ensure that you take “reasonable care” of the goods supplied and return them to Genessis Models at your own expense.
5.2.1.4. Genessis Models will not pay for or refund the cost of returning the goods.
5.2.2 When Distance Selling Regulations Do Not Apply:
5.2.2.1 We will accept goods for return that were purchased from Genessis Models within 14 days of receipt. The goods must be in new and unused condition and in its original packaging. We do not accept returns via COD or any other collection method. COD packages will be refused. Packages billing Genessis Models without authorisation will result in actual shipping charges billed back to sender unless other prior arrangements were made. There is no restocking fee for qualified returns. cutting up balsa sheets in kits, discarding the packing material are some examples of what constitutes used goods.
6. Despatch
6.1 Genessis Models uses a variety of parcel carriers, we reserve the right to choose the carrier and are unable to accommodate requests for preferred carriers. Once the order has dispatched, we must allow the carrier a reasonable time frame to deliver. Genessis Models and/or the carrier reserve the right to request a signature for proof of delivery.
6.2 We cannot demand a parcel carrier to leave a package. Once the package is successfully delivered, we are not responsible for theft or damage to the goods. When using a forwarding company, we are not responsible for lost or damaged goods after the forwarding company has accepted delivery. The forwarding company must report shipping damage for a claim to be filed. We are not responsible for delays in express delivery orders due to weather conditions and/or attempted deliveries. Export documentation will not be provided. Know who you are receiving a package form or forwarding a package to! If you accept a package that was purchased with a fraudulent credit card, you will be in possession of stolen goods. You may be responsible for any legal or collection action related to the shipment.
7. Limits of Liability
7.1 It is impossible to guarantee product compatibility for product recommendations. We provide information and suggestions to the best of our abilities based on the information available to us at the time. We are unable to guarantee successful outcomes.
8. Price and/or Description Changes
8.1 All prices, pictures and descriptions on this site and all other Genessis Models publications are subject to change. Genessis Models maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors. In the event of typographical errors on our site or in our publications, Genessis Models reserves the right to cancel or refuse orders at its sole discretion. Please contact us within 30 days regarding price or promotion discrepancies.
