Returns Policy

This Returns Policy ("Policy") applies to the following purchases: purchases through www.morethanpetz.com.au

General

1. Any goods that are sent incorrectly or arrive damaged will be replaced at the expense of More Than Petz.

2. We offer refunds, repairs and replacements in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law and on the terms set out in this Policy.

3. Any benefits set out in this Policy may apply in addition to consumer's rights under
the Australian Consumer Law.

4. Before making a purchase, please read this Policy so that you can understand your rights and what you can expect from us if you are not satisfied with your order.

5. We cannot accept warranty returns for pet toys or pet beds that have been damaged by an animal, unless a manufacturing fault can be identified with the product. We will forward such claims to the product manufacturer for investigation prior to accepting a return or replacement.

Australian Consumer Law

1. Under the Australian Consumer Law:

  • Our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. For major failures with the goods, you are entitled

A) to cancel the purchase; and

B) to a refund for the price of the goods; and

C) compensation for any damage or loss (whether direct or consequential) that was, or reasonably ought to have been, foreseeable by us.

  • If the failure with the service does not amount to a major failure, you are entitled to to a re-supply of the goods within a reasonable time, or to cancel the purchase and be provided with a refund of any price paid.

2. We offer refunds, repairs, and replacements in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law.

3. The Australian Consumer Law provides a set of Consumer Guarantees which protect consumers when they buy products and services.

4. If the Australian Consumer Law applies, then we cannot avoid the Consumer Guarantees which it provides. If there is an inconsistency between this Policy and the Australian Consumer Law, the Australian Consumer Law will prevail.

5. Further information about the Australian Consumer Law and these Consumer Guarantees is available from the website of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

6. If a product or service which you purchased from us has a major failure (as defined in
the Australian Consumer Law) then you may be entitled to a replacement or refund.

7. If a product or service which you purchased from us has a failure which does not amount to a major failure (as defined in the Australian Consumer Law) then you may still be entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced.

Cancelling an order

1. Please contact us immediately if an order needs to be cancelled, as orders will not be refunded once they have been dispatched.

2. A refund of your purchase cost less the payment processing fee incurred by More Than Petz will be processed within 3 to 5 business days.

Change of Mind

1. In the event that you receive the products or services you have purchased, as stated, but that you simply change your mind, we may, at our discretion, offer you a refund or exchange, provided that:

  • You notify us within 14 days of receipt.
  • In the case of services, the services have not already been performed.
  • The following conditions are satisfied:

A) the product has not been removed from its original packaging

B) the product's labels or seals have not been removed

C) the product has not been visibly used in any way and is not dirty/damaged

D) the product does not contain food, supplements or medication

2. Change of mind will incur a re-stocking fee of 20% of the product's purchase price. The shipping cost is non-refundable.

Products Damaged During Delivery

1. In the event that the product you ordered has been damaged during delivery:

  • Please contact us as soon as possible.
  • Any damaged product must be returned in the condition in which it was received, together with any packaging and other items which you received with the damaged product.

2. We will arrange to repair or collect the damaged product and replace it with an equivalent product, or to refund it, provided that you have contacted us within 14 days from the date of receiving the product.

Exceptions

Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Policy, we may refuse to provide a repair, replacement or refund for a product or service purchased by you if:

1. You misused the said product in a way which caused the problem.

2. You knew or were made aware of the problem(s) with the product or service before you purchased it.

3. You asked for a service to be done in a certain manner, or you asked for alterations to a product, against our advice, or you were unclear about what you wanted.

4. Any other exceptions that apply under the Australian Consumer Law.

Shipping Costs for Returns

1. If the product was returned due to a change of mind, you shall bear any cost of shipping the said product (the "Returned Product") back to us.

2. In the event that a product you have purchased fails to meet one or more Consumer Guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law, we shall bear any cost of shipping the said product (the "Returned Product") back to us, as well as any cost of shipping any replacement product to you.

3. If the Returned Product can easily be shipped or returned, then you are responsible for organising for the Returned Product to be returned to us. If the Returned Product is eligible for a repair, replacement or refund under the terms of this Policy (including under
the Australian Consumer Law) then we will reimburse you for the reasonable postage, shipping or transportation costs for the Returned Product.

4. If the Returned Product is too large, too heavy, or otherwise too difficult to be removed and returned by you, and is believed to be eligible for a repair, replacement or refund under the terms of this Policy (including under the Australian Consumer Law), then we will organise for the postage, shipping, transportation or collection of the Returned Product, at our cost.

5. In the event that we organise and pay for the inspection, postage, shipping, transportation or collection of a Returned Product, and it turns out not to be eligible for a repair, replacement or refund under the terms of this Policy (including under the Australian Consumer Law), then you will be required to pay the costs of any inspection, postage, shipping, transportation or collection of the Returned Product.

Response Time

We aim to process any requests for repairs, replacements or refunds within 5 to 7 business days of receipt.

How to Return Products

1. Please contact us prior to initiating a return.

2. You can contact us using the contact email provided at the end of this Policy to discuss a return using the information.

3. Unless otherwise defined in our sole discretion, we shall pay all refunds in the same form as the original purchase or to the same account or credit card used to make the original purchase.

4. To be eligible for a refund, repair or replacement, you must provide proof of purchase.

5. You may be required to provide a government issued identification to qualify for a refund, repair or replacement.

6. More Than Petz accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused during return transit.

Contact Us

If you wish to speak to us about this Policy or about any refund, repairs or replacements, please contact us at: support@morethanpetz.com.au.