GroundGuards Online Purchase Terms and Conditions
GreenTek Solutions Ltd & Ground-Guards Ltd (trading as GroundGuards)
Effective: June 2025
These terms apply to purchases made via the GroundGuards website (www.ground-guards.co.uk). Part A applies to consumers. Part B applies to business customers. For offline sales, please refer to our General Conditions of Sale.
Part A: Consumer Terms and Conditions
These Terms apply only to consumers purchasing through our website and not to business customers.
A1. About Us
- GroundGuards is a trading name of Ground-Guards Limited (Company No. 08324672), registered at Rudgate, Walton, Leeds LS23 7AU.
- You can contact us at info@ground-guards.co.uk or call 0113 267 6000.
A2. Our Products
- Product images are for illustration only. Colours and packaging may vary.
- Sizes, weights, and measurements shown on the site may have a tolerance of up to 2%.
A3. Use of Our Website
- By using our website, you agree to our Website Terms of Use.
- Your personal data is processed according to our Privacy and Cookies Policy.
A4. How Orders Are Formed
- Our website guides you through placing an order.
- You'll receive an order acknowledgment email, but your order is not accepted until we send a dispatch confirmation.
- If an item is unavailable or priced incorrectly, we will inform you and may cancel or adjust the order.
A5. Your Right to Cancel
You have a legal right to cancel a contract under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013:
- Single delivery: You have up to 14 days after you receive the goods to cancel your order.
- Multiple deliveries: You can cancel your order within 14 days after the last item is delivered.
- Scheduled delivery: You can cancel your order within 14 days after the first delivery.
To cancel, email info@ground-guards.co.uk or call 0113 267 6000 with your order details.
A6. Returning Goods
- Items must be returned within 14 days of cancellation to: Ground-Guards Ltd, Rudgate, Walton, Leeds LS23 7AU.
- You must cover return postage unless the item is faulty or incorrect.
- Returned goods must be unused and in resaleable condition. We may deduct from your refund if items are used or damaged.
- Non-returnable items include custom-made products, opened hygiene items, or goods that are inseparably mixed with others.
A7. Refunds
- Refunds will be processed within 14 days of receiving the goods (or evidence of return).
- Refunds include original delivery cost (standard rate only).
- Refunds will be made via the same payment method used at checkout.
A8. Delivery
- We aim to dispatch within 30 days of order confirmation.
- Delivery is complete once goods arrive at your address. All deliveries must be signed for.
- If delivery is missed and not rearranged, we may cancel the order and deduct reasonable delivery and storage costs.
A9. International Delivery
- You are responsible for customs duties, taxes and compliance with local laws.
- We are not liable for customs delays or restrictions.
A10. Price and Payment
- Prices include VAT unless stated otherwise. Delivery is charged separately.
- We take care to display accurate prices. If we discover an error, we’ll contact you to confirm or cancel the order.
- You can pay via credit card, debit card, or PayPal. We will only charge you once your order is dispatched.
A11. Our Responsibility to You
- We are responsible for foreseeable loss or damage caused by us.
- We are not responsible for business losses or unforeseeable issues.
- We do not exclude liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence, or breach of your statutory rights.
A12. Events Beyond Our Control
- We are not liable for delays due to events outside our control (e.g. strikes, severe weather, transport issues).
- If such an event continues for more than 30 days, you may cancel your contract and receive a refund.
A13. Legal Information
- These terms are governed by English law.
- You may bring legal proceedings in the courts of England and Wales, or (if you live there) in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Part B: Online Business Purchase Terms
These terms apply to businesses purchasing via our website.
B1. Definitions
- "Buyer": the business purchasing Goods
- "Company": Ground-Guards Limited (trading as GroundGuards)
- "Goods": the products listed for sale on our website
B2. Contract Formation
- Your order is an offer. A contract is formed only when we confirm dispatch.
- These terms override any terms submitted by the Buyer unless explicitly agreed in writing.
B3. Prices and Payment
- Prices exclude VAT and delivery unless otherwise stated.
- Payment must be made at checkout. Orders will not be dispatched without cleared payment.
- If payment fails or is declined, the Company may cancel the order.
B4. Delivery
- Delivery times are estimates. Time is not of the essence.
- Delivery is complete when the goods are handed to the Buyer or their agent.
- Risk passes on delivery.
B5. Returns and Restocking
- Returns are accepted only with written approval.
- Goods must be in resaleable condition. Returns may be subject to a 20% restocking fee.
- Bespoke or modified goods are non-returnable.
B6. Title and Risk
- Risk passes to the Buyer upon delivery.
- Title remains with the Company until full payment is received.
- If payment is not made, the Company may recover goods and access premises to do so.
B7. Warranty and Limitation of Liability
- Goods are warranted to match the description on the site.
- Faults must be reported within 14 working days of delivery.
- Liability is limited to the value of the goods. The Company is not liable for indirect or consequential losses.
B8. Events Beyond Control
- The Company is not responsible for delay or non-performance due to force majeure events such as natural disasters, strikes or supply chain disruptions.
B9. Governing Law
- These terms are governed by English law. Disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.