gomobileuk.com Terms and Conditions
The below Terms & Conditions apply to any customers placing orders with us:
1. Placing an Order & Stock Availability
1.1. All items offered on our website are subject to availability. We endeavour to advise on our website any items that are currently out of stock, wherever possible. If an item ordered is out of stock we will notify you within two working days of your order being placed. We shall advise you of the likely time scale of any delay, but you are of course at liberty to cancel your order.
1.2. Orders for any of our products can be placed via our Secure Online Server, by telephoning our Customer Service Centre or by completion of a manual application form, which can be faxed or posted back to us.
1.3. All required fields and sections of our order forms must be completed with the correct information.
1.4. We aim to process and despatch all orders as quickly as possible - usually within two working days. Business orders may take longer due to verification and credit checking processes.
1.5. All orders are checked by our Order Verifying Team for the security of both you and us. Our Order Verifying Team or the mobile phone network may request proof of address and/or proof of identification from you before your order can be processed. If this is the case we will contact you giving you full details of what is required.
1.6. If you are paying for your order by credit or debit card we may carry out checks or "authorisations" with the card issuer for security reasons. If any problems occur with the authorisation of your credit or debit card we will contact you with further details.
1.7. All applications for a pay monthly mobile phone "contract" are subject to a credit check - the mobile phone network may in some cases ask for a deposit to be paid by the applicant before a connection can be made. The network may also decline your application in certain instances. If either of these occur we will contact you and advise you of the situation.
1.8. Complications caused by any of the above in Clauses 1.3 - 1.7 may cause a delay in the processing and despatch of your order.
2. Payment and Ownership of Goods
2.1. We accept payment by Visa, Delta, Switch, Mastercard, and Amex cards that are not swipe only. gomobileuk.com will never debit any credit/debit card until the order is ready for despatch. In these Terms and Conditions of Business:- "Goods" means goods or products offered for sale by us. "Goods" also means mobile phones that are discounted or supplied free with monthly paid contracts.
2.2. "Promotional Product" means an item or product offered free of charge with goods that have been supplied and paid for, or discounted to free.
2.3. We verify your credit card details when we take payment for your phone handset. If your handset has no up-front costs we will still ask for authorisation for a nominal sum to be debited from your credit card account for the purposes of credit card verification. We will ONLY request authorisation for this sum; no funds will be debited from your credit card account for a handset that has been sold as 'FREE'.
2.4. Goods and promotional products supplied by us remain our property until the goods are paid for in full. If payment is declined by your cardholder, or your cheque is not honoured by your bank, whether before or after despatch of the goods to you, we will treat the order as cancelled. If the goods and promotional products have been despatched we may:-
a) Require you to return the goods and the promotional products to us in good condition within 7 days; or
b) Require you to pay in full by satisfactory alternative means within 7 days.
2.5. Any claim or obligation under this Clause is without prejudice to our rights under Clause 14 of these Terms and Conditions of Business.
3. Website Accuracy
3.1. Our Website Production & Design team work extremely hard to ensure our website is as accurate as possible and in order to achieve this our website is updated on most days.
3.2. However we cannot guarantee the accuracy of information supplied, especially such things as product specifications, network tariffs, call charges and special offers and promotions which may change without prior notice, before or after you have placed your order with us.
3.3. Products, prices, offers, tariffs and promotions are valid only for the period they are displayed on our website (unless otherwise stated) - all of which are subject to availability. If any of these should change to your detriment or become unavailable in the period after you have placed an order with us we will contact you before proceeding with the order.
3.4. Pictures of products are as a representation only and should be used only as a guide. Specifications and/or colours of products may change without prior notice.
4. Product Warranty
4.1. All products come with a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights which cannot be excluded or restricted at law.
4.2. Additional insurance and extended warranty periods for mobile phone handsets maybe available at an extra cost on certain products. We do advise that you consider taking this "Insurance" wherever possible.
5. Delivery
5.1. Accessories - we endeavour to despatch all in stock accessories within 1-2 working days of the order being placed. Accessories are delivered by Royal Mail 1st Class or Recorded Post depending on value.
5.2. Mobile Phone Contracts - we endeavour to despatch all contract and prepaid mobile phones within 2-3 working days of ordering. (See clause 1.4 regarding business orders). These items are sent by Royal Mail Silver Service, Parcel Force or City Link Insured Next Day Delivery. Saturday and Monday delivery cannot be guaranteed by Royal Mail and Parcel Force and City Link do not deliver on a Saturday.
5.3. Prepaid Sim Cards - we endeavour to despatch these connections within 2-3 working days of ordering. Prepaid Sim cards are despatched by Royal Mail 2nd Class post, but can take up to 14 days for you to receive.
5.4. gomobileuk.com cannot be held responsible for any delays with Royal Mail, Parcel Force, Parcel Line or any other courier delivery service.
5.5. Parcels sent to the remotes parts of the United Kingdom, such as Northern Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man etc may take longer to deliver.
6. Privacy of Information
6.1. Any information collected by gomobileuk.com, including that gathered at the time of ordering/registration, is collected lawfully and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
6.2. gomobileuk.com do not sell or transmit any customers personal information, including email addresses, to any organisation for any purpose other than for processing orders placed with us (if necessary).
6.3. Where there is sufficient evidence to suggest that fraud is being perpetrated, (such as the stated name and address being different to that of the credit/debit card owner), gomobileuk.com reserve the right to pass identification (such as name, address, email and ISP details) to other businesses, fraud data bases and relevant authorities.
6.4. From time to time we may send you information via email or post regarding your purchase or regarding other services/products available from gomobileuk.com. We would always provide an "opt-out" or "unsubscribe" option in any electronic correspondence to enable you to stop any further mailings if you so wished.
6.5. If you require any further information regarding our Privacy of Information policy please email enquiries@gomobileuk.com.
7. Pricing
7.1. Unless we indicate otherwise, all prices stated include VAT and delivery within the United Kingdom (excluding Eire). All Errors and Omissions are excepted.
8. Mobile Phone Contract Connections and SIM Card Connections
8.1. All mobile phone and prepaid SIM card connections (excluding prepay handsets) are subject to a 12 month airtime contract. All connections (excluding prepay) are subject to a connection fee (unless otherwise stated). All contract connections are subject to status and acceptance by the Network concerned to United Kingdom residents aged 18 years or over. Contract upgrades are also subject to a further 12 months airtime contract.
8.2. A credit check will be carried out by the network/provider prior to connection using the information supplied by the applicant. We will always advise the applicant of any negative credit assessments and connection refusals. gomobileuk.com cannot be held responsible for the result of any credit assessments or for any delays caused by insufficient or incorrect information being supplied by the applicant. See also Clause 1.7.
9. Returning Products
9.1. If for any reason you wish to return a product or receive a replacement product please call our Customer Service Team on 08000 82 9000 for assistance.
9.2. We would request that you contact our Customer Service Team as soon as any problem becomes apparent.
9.3. We will deal with all replacements and refunds with high priority.
9.4. Replacements will be sent out when the original item is returned.
9.5. It is the customer's responsibility for the safe return of all goods. All items must be returned within “a reasonable time” as they were received with their original packaging and full contents included, along with original documentation and proof of purchase. Items returned in a less than pristine condition and/or with damaged or missing packaging will incur charges to cover the cost of the items. These charges will be pursued by gomobileuk.com. Should items not be received then it cannot be accepted as a 7 day cancellation and you will be liable for the full duration of your contract.
9.6. Where a refund is sought for non faulty items and is outside of the 7 day cooling off period we reserve the right to make a charge to cover our administration costs. This charge will not exceed the direct costs of postage etc.
9.7. Refunds cannot be given if we judge that the product has been wilfully damaged, misused, neglected, overloaded, modified, adapted or repaired.
9.8. Where goods become faulty within the first 28 days and qualify for an exchange, the faulty items must be returned to us, with the original packaging, within 28 days of the date of Invoice. Items returned as faulty and subsequently found to be subject to customer damage will incur charges. These charges will be pursued by gomobileuk.com.
9.9. Should the return be because of a change of mind the customer will be responsible for all return postage costs. Contract and pre pay handset packages must be returned within the first 7 days.
9.10. We will only refund postage or supply a prepaid packet for faulty items that are returned to gomobileuk.com within the first 7 days.
9.11. If returned goods cannot be accepted due to clause 9.7 a charge of £9.99 will be made to cover postage.
10. Returning Contract Connections and Contract SIM Connections
10.1. If you are dissatisfied in any way with any contract connection or contract sim connection it is essential that you return it to gomobileuk.com within 7 days of connection, the day the handset/sim is connected by gomobileuk.com is classed as day one. This is usually the date which appears on your delivery Invoice. The exception is T Mobile who class day one as being the day of delivery
10.2. On cancelation under distance selling rules you are entitled to a full refund within 30 days, however it is the customer's responsibility for the safe return of all goods. All items must be returned within “a reasonable time” as they were received with their original packaging and full contents included, along with original documentation and proof of purchase. Items returned in a less than pristine condition and/or with damaged or missing packaging will incur charges to cover the cost of the items. These charges will be pursued by gomobileuk.com. Should items not be received then it cannot be accepted as a 7 day cancellation and you will be liable for the full duration of your contract
10.3. Where a refund is sought we reserve the right to charge the initial cost of delivery. We will not charge for the initial costs of delivery where the product supplied was not of satisfactory quality.
10.4. Where a refund is sought we reserve the right to charge the initial cost of delivery. We will not charge for the initial costs of delivery where the product supplied was not of satisfactory quality.
10.5. Clause 10 does not apply to pay as you go or pre-paid hand set packages. See Clause 9.
11. Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
11.1. These Terms and Conditions do not affect any of your statutory rights, which cannot be excluded or restricted at law.
12. Complaints
12.1. If you have cause for complaint regarding any service or product provided by gomobileuk.com please email full details for the attention of the Duty Manager to enquiries@gomobileuk.com.
12.2. We endeavour to respond to all complaints within two working days and aim to resolve any problems as soon as we can after receiving details of a complaint.
13. Mobile Number Portability
13.1. Should your mobile number transfer be delayed, we cannot be held responsible for any delay occurring after our initial setting up of the procedure with the relevant network, as the mobile number transfer is then totally the responsibility of the two networks and/or service providers involved.
13.2. If your mobile number transfer spans over two separate calendar months we cannot be held responsible for any tariff or line rental changes imposed by the mobile phone networks and service providers.
14. Early Termination of Air Time Contracts / Changing of Tariffs
14.1. Our offers with monthly contract phones and packages are totally dependant on the tariff selected therefore:-
14.1.1. In the event that you are disconnected from your network for any reason within the period of 120 days from your initial billing date, we will invoice you the minimum sum of £200 plus VAT per handset. The charge will be dependant on the tariff selected at the time of disconnection.
14.1.2. Disconnections arising during the initial 14 day period, or initial 7 day period with T Mobile, are the only exceptions to the above clause 14.1.1
14.1.3. In the event that you elect to downgrade your tariff in the first 120 days from your initial billing date ("first period") we will invoice you the minimum sum of £100 plus VAT per handset. The charge will be dependant on the tariff selected at the time of the downgrade. Should you change your tariff during the first 120 days from your initial billing date, either up or down, the "first period" starts again. It is in your interest not to change tariffs in the first 120 days from your initial billing date. Certain Networks may not allow you to change tariff within the first 6 months of your contract. Also see 14.1.5
14.1.4. It is important to note that Orange will automatically downgrade to a Talkshare handsets connected by gomobileuk.com, that subsequently have existing handsets added to them as sharers of the tariff set up by gomobileuk.com. In this instance clause 14.1.3 will apply. It is in your interest not to add handsets, connected prior to that set up by gomobileuk.com, as sharers within the first 120 days from your initial billing date.
14.1.5. It is important to note that some networks and service providers will not allow you to downgrade your tariff during your contract. It is in your interest to select the lowest tariff that is most suitable for your needs at the commencement of your contract. You may upgrade your tariff with all networks.
14.2. Should you have supplied us with your credit or debit card details you hereby expressly authorise us to deduct the above amounts from your card account in the event of either of the above conditions arising.
15. Orders Taken via the Telephone
15.1. We aim to give the most accurate and up to date information available when taking telephone orders. However gomobileuk.com cannot be held responsible for networks, service providers, manufacturers and their distributors who from time to time change specifications, terms and conditions and offers.
15.2. Having read our terms and conditions we recommend that you check the appropriate network and service provider terms & conditions and charges to ensure that you are completely satisfied with these.
15.3. By ordering over the telephone it is deemed that you have read and accepted our terms and conditions
16. Free Gifts for 12 and 18 Month Contracts
16.1. Your gift will be posted to you together with your handset.
16.2. Your handset and gift will be delivered by Parcel line which you will have to sign for.
16.3. For orders placed before 12 noon we aim to deliver your order the next day (except for weekends and bank holidays). We aim to deliver orders placed after 12 noon within two working days.
16.4. All Free Gifts are offered subject to availability.
16.5. In the event of a gift being unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute your gift for an alternative of equivalent or greater value.
16.6. Wherever possible we will ensure you are provided with a substitute gift of the same type. For example, a HP Laptop may be replaced by an equivalent product made by Sony.
16.7. Free Gift images are for illustration purposes only and colours may vary (e.g a Sony PSP may be supplied in either black or white).
16.8. Free Gifts are limited to two per household per year.
16.9. We are able to deliver gifts to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland only.
16.10. While we make every effort to post your gift to you within the times set out at paragraph 2 and, where possible before Christmas, we will not be responsible if we fail to do so due to circumstances beyond our control.
16.11. If you are unavailable when Parcel Line tries to deliver your gift, you will need to call them to re-arrange delivery. We will not be responsible if you miss the delivery.
16.12. If you have a query with your gift, you must notify us on 0800 015 2006 within 48 hours of delivery
16.13. This offer is non-transferable.
16.14. We reserve the right, where we consider there to have been any breach of these Terms and Conditions or any fraud or abuse of this promotion to seek reimbursement of any gift awarded.
16.15. If you change your mind and cancel your contract under our cancellation policy you must also return your free gift in its original and undamaged packaging with all of its components and we reserve the right to seek recovery of the gift and make a charge for the cost of recovery or invoice you for the product.
16.16. We recommend that you keep a copy of this certificate for your records.
16.17. All Free Gifts are offered subject to availability.
16.18. In the event of a gift being unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute your gift for an alternative of equivalent or greater value.
16.19. Wherever possible we will ensure you are provided with a substitute gift of the same type. For example, a HP Laptop may be replaced by an equivalent product made by Sony.
16.20. Free Gift images are for illustration purposes only and colours may vary (e.g a Sony PSP may be supplied in either black or white).
16.21. Free Gifts are limited to two per household per year.
16.22. We are able to deliver gifts to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland only.
16.23. While we make every effort to post your gift to you within the times set out above and, where possible before Christmas, we will not be responsible if we fail to do so due to circumstances beyond our control.
16.24. If you are unavailable when Parcel Line tries to deliver your gift, you will need to call them to re-arrange delivery. We will not be responsible if you miss the delivery.
16.24. This offer is non-transferable.
16.25. We reserve the right, where we consider there to have been any breach of these Terms and Conditions or any fraud or abuse of this promotion to seek reimbursement of any gift awarded.
16.26. If you change your mind and cancel your contract under our cancellation policy you must also return your free gift in its original and undamaged packaging with all of its components and we reserve the right to seek recovery of the gift and make a charge for the cost of recovery or invoice you for the product.
16.27. If you return your mobile phone contract within the 7 day peace of mind guarantee, then you must return all free accessories in the original packaging.
16.28.The mobile phones excluded are: LG KF300, GSM JCB Tough phone, GSM Sony Ericsson W350I Handset, Sony Ericsson W760I, GSM Sony Ericsson W760I Silver, Blackberry 8310 Curve Silver, RIM 8310, Prosumer, Blackberry 8320 Black Emerald, Blackberry 8320 V4.5, Blackberry 8700 Black, Blackberry 8800 Black, Blackberry 8820, Blackberry 8300 Curve, Silver, Blackberry 9000 Bold, Samsung E590I, GSM LG KC550 Handset, HTC P6500 Sedna, HTC TYTN II WM 6.1, GSM HTC Tytn II P4550, GSM HTC Touch P3450, GSM HTC Touch Cruise, GSM Samsung F110 Adidas, Samsung I780, Samsung M110, Samsung M110, Samsung P260, GSM Samsung Solid M110 Handset, Samsung U800, Samsung U800, Motorola Rokr E8, GSM Neo 808I Pink Handset, Samsung C180, Sony Ericsson W595, Sony Ericsson W595, LG KC910, LG KC910 Renoir, LG Renoir, Samsung I200, GSM Samsung I8510 Inov8, Samsung L770 Platinum Silver, Orange SPV E610, Samsung Omina I900, Compact IV, GSM Nokia 2610 Handset, Nokia, 2610, GSM Nokia 1650 Handset, GSM Nokia 5070 Handset, GSM MOT F3 Handset, GSM Nokia 1200 Handset, Nokia 3120 and Skype 2 Black.
Claims should be posted by recorded delivery to:
Web Sales,
PO Box 7314, Daventry, NN11 1BY
Your claim will be processed once the relevant documents have been received. Should you not receive communication from us within 21 days of sending the statements, contact customer services at customerservices@gomobileuk.com or call 0800 0829000
18. Orange Mobile Broadband & Laptop
18.1 Connections on Internet Everywhere Service Plan (“the Service Plan”) are subject to status and subject to a minimum contract length of twenty-four (24) Months (“Minimum Connection Period”). Connection to the Service Plan is, in addition to these terms, subject to Standard Internet Everywhere Terms and Conditions.
18.2 The Service Plan is only available to single users, one per family, and allows customers to use 3GB per month. When you go above that 3GB limit, you start to pay the out-of-bundle rate as specified above.
18.3 Standard Go Mobile Terms and Conditions apply.
18.4 Migration: Existing datacard customers may migrate to the Service Plan if it is permitted under Orange's Standard Terms. If permitted to migrate to this Service Plan, the new charges will be applied to your account from your next bill date. The following rule applies to changes to the Service Plan during your Minimum Connection Period: you cannot migrate to another Internet Everywhere Service Plan.
18.5 Except for the free allowance stated above, the Service Plan does not include charges for SMS messages. These will be charged at an out of bundle rate of 11.75p per SMS.
18.6 Roaming (3G and GPRS) is subject to connection to foreign networks and cannot be guaranteed.
18.7 A minimum of 3G coverage is required to get a good connection on the service plan.
18.8 Where there is any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and Orange's Standard Terms, Orange's Standard Terms will prevail. The Service Plan is not available in conjunction with any other promotion.
18.9 Orange reserves the right to replace or amend the Service Plan or these terms and conditions or to withdraw the Service Plans at any time on reasonable notice. Orange reserves the right to withdraw the whole or a part of the Service Plan upon providing not less than thirty (30) days' notice.
18.10 References to Orange in these terms and conditions are to Orange Personal Communications Services Limited whose registered office is at St James Court, Great Park Road, Almondsbury Park, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4QJ.
18.11 We hope you are happy with your mobile broadband and laptop offer, however if you change your mind you have 7 days to contact us and arrange a return under your peace of mind guarantee.
18.12. Should your Orange mobile broadband dongle develop a fault in the first 28 days; please contact our laptop support line to run a diagnostic check. When a fault is identified your dongle and/or laptop will be replaced. If the fault occurs after the initial 28 days you will need to contact the laptop manufacturer directly on 0844 847 8944
18.13 If you change your mind and cancel your contract under our cancellation policy you must also return your free laptop in its original and undamaged packaging with all of its components and we reserve the right to seek recovery of the laptop and make a charge for the cost of recovery or invoice you for the product.
18.14 Your laptop and mobile broadband dongle will be posted to you together via DPD which you will have to sign
.
18.15 In the event of a laptop being unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute your laptop for an alternative of equivalent or greater value.
18.16 Wherever possible we will ensure you are provided with a substitute laptop or dongle of the same type. For example, a HP Laptop may be replaced by an equivalent product made by Sony.
18.17 Orange Mobile Broadband dongle images are for illustration purposes only and colours may vary.
18.18 Orange Mobile Broadband offer with Laptops are limited to two per household per year.
18.19 We are able to deliver this offer to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland only.
18.20 If you are unavailable when DPD tries to deliver your gift, you will need to call them to re-arrange delivery. We will not be responsible if you miss the delivery.
18.21 If you have a query with your Dongle or Laptop, you must notify us on 0871 811 1424 within 48 hours of delivery.
18.22 This offer is non-transferable.
18.23 We recommend that you keep a copy of this certificate for your records.
18.24 There is no need to contact Orange for any issues relating to your mobile broadband dongle and laptop www.gomobileuk.com can take care of it all. Please call us on 0871 811 1424.
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