Terms and conditions for device/s booked in for repair or service.

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1. Reference to “HighlyGadgets” shall mean HIGHLYGADGETS PROPRIETARY LIMITED. HIGHLYGADGETS (Registration number: 2026/259211/07)

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2. By signing this document, the customer confirms and acknowledges that he/she agrees with and understands the disclaimer and terms and conditions below. The customer further warrants [legal guarantee/promise] that he/she is the owner/s of the device(s), or that he/she was given permission to sign this document and consents to the service and/or repair on behalf of the owner, subject to these terms and conditions.

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3. The customer warrants that he/she has backed up and secured on a separate device all the data contained on the device before handing in the device. The customer acknowledges that, should a screen replacement be applicable, all data on such a device will be wiped from the device automatically as part of this repair process. The customer indemnifies [to protect against damage or loss] and holds HighlyGadgets against all damage/s, harm and loss howsoever arising with reference to the device aforementioned, the repair thereof to be effected, any loss or corruption of data including but not limited to confidential, proprietary or personal information howsoever arising, and further that the customer has removed all removable media such as DVDs, CDs, PC cards and/or any SIM cards and accordingly indemnifies HighlyGadgets against the loss of any removable media.

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4. The condition of the device will be noted on this form. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, it shall be the responsibility of the customer to prove that the device did not have any pre-existing defects when handed in.

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5. HighlyGadgets levies a charge on returns of unsealed products to cover the costs of repackaging the product for sale. You will only be eligible for a refund if the product is returned to HighlyGadgets together with all its accessories, the original product packaging, original tax invoice and subject to an Internal inspection of the product at our Service Centre. This excludes any bulk deals over five units. HighlyGadgets will not facilitate any bulk deal returns. All faulty products will be covered in the relevant product warranty.

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6. The customer undertakes to remove any third-party add-ons, including but not limited to screen protectors and/or covers, which may be damaged or destroyed during the repair. HighlyGadgets will not be held liable for the costs to replace any such third-party add-ons. The customer further undertakes to disable and/or remove applications such as “Find my iPhone” and “Activation Lock” before booking the device for service or repair. These applications may restrict HighlyGadgets from affecting hardware service and/or repair, as such devices with these or similar applications will be rejected, if not disabled.

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7. Any repairs or services to be carried out on the device which is not covered by a warranty will be quoted accordingly.

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8. A quotation is an estimate which may change if the repair is unsuccessful or if additional parts or services are required. Quotations are valid for a period of 7 days. Repair quotations and the necessary authorisation shall be provided via SMS, email, calling the Technical Contact Centre and/or obtained in-store. Repairs will only be undertaken on receipt of written acceptance/approval of a quotation, which may be communicated via electronic communication, in accordance with s13 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002.

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9. HighlyGadgets shall not accept cancellations after receiving an acceptance or approval of a quotation. The customer shall be liable for the full repair charges. Alternatively, at HighlyGadget's sole discretion, a reasonable cancellation penalty will be levied before the device is released.

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10. A service charge may apply when the customer has requested HighlyGadgets to assess the device. This may, by necessity, require certain services to be performed to assess fault or damage and to provide the customer with a quotation for the cost of repairs to the device. In this instance, HighlyGadgets will request completion of an assessment form, which will include the assessment charge.

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11. In an event where the device has sustained liquid or physical damage, HighlyGadgets may not be able to return the device in working order after it has been disassembled for assessment purposes. The customer accordingly indemnifies and holds HighlyGadgets harmless against all damage/s, harm and loss howsoever arising with reference to the aforementioned.

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12. Devices with cracked LCD screens, lenses, or touchscreens have the probability to disintegrate during disassembly and will therefore not be returnable in the condition that the device was received. The customer accordingly indemnifies and holds HighlyGadgets harmless against all damage/s, harm and loss howsoever arising with reference to the aforementioned.

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13. In accordance with the law, HighlyGadgets will not be obliged to return devices that have been assessed and found to be blacklisted, unless the customer can prove ownership thereof.

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14. Availability of spare parts is dependent on the supply from the manufacturer, and therefore, HighlyGadgets can not guarantee the availability of parts, nor can HighlyGadgets guarantee the availability of any loan equipment should a repair take longer than expected. The customer hereby acknowledges that time is not of the essence and HighlyGadgets will not be held liable for any damages or inconvenience suffered as a result of a delay in the return of the device.

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15. All collections need to be done during store trading hours. The customer is to present this document for collection, and no unit will be released without this document. Trading hours information is available on www.highlygadgets.com.

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16. The customer hereby undertakes to collect his device within 14 days after the completion of the repair. Should the customer fail to collect the device within 30 days of completion of the repair/service, then HighlyGadgets shall have the right to charge a storage fee of R50.00 per day per device, retrospective with effect from the 14th day after completion of the repair.

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17. The customer acknowledges that by booking in his/her device, such device is pledged to HighlyGadgets as security for payment of the repair/service and storage fee, as well as for the full value of any loan device not returned to HighlyGadgets or for any damage caused to a loan device.

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18. HighlyGadgets reserves the right to dispose of the device to defray the costs and expenses incurred, if the device is not claimed and/or if any amount charged herein remains unpaid after 30 days from repair.

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19. The customer agrees that the telephone number/s and email addresses that he/she provides herein are his/her chosen method of contact and address/number, and he/she confirms that any legal notices or documents that HighlyGadgets may send for his/her attention can be sent to either contact detail.

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20. Payment must be tendered before the collection of the device. Payment shall be made at the time of collection unless the payment is made via EFT. All EFT payments need to be cleared with the store before collecting.

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21. A replacement or repaired part assumes the remaining term of the Warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides longer coverage for the customer. When a part is replaced or repaired, any replacement or repaired item becomes the customer’s property, and the replaced and/or discarded item becomes HighlyGadget's property.

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22. HighlyGadgets, their directors, affiliates, employees, contractors, and agents will under no circumstances whatsoever be liable for any damages, whether direct, special, general, indirect, incidental, exemplary or consequential, resulting from any service consultation, services rendered or goods supplied, including without limitation, the cost of recovering, reprogramming, or reproducing any program or data. This includes, without limitation, failure to maintain the confidentiality of data, or any loss of business, profits, revenue, anticipated savings or goodwill. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HighlyGadgets does not warrant that it will be able to (1) repair or replace any products or equipment without risk to or loss of programs, applications or data; (2) maintain confidentiality of data; or (3) preserve data/material stored on the device. The customer accordingly indemnifies and holds harmless HighlyGadgets from any liability in this regard whatsoever.

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23. Should the standard warranty in respect of the device have expired, any repairs required to be performed on the device are to be paid for in advance, as per the amount quoted by HighlyGadgets. HighlyGadgets, does, however, reserves its rights to claim any additional amount reasonably incurred in effecting the repair of the device.

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24. To effect the repair or replacement of the device, it will be necessary for HighlyGadgets to process some of the customers’ personal information. The customer hereby acknowledges that processing includes (but is not limited to) collection, retention, use, storage or distribution of personal information. Contact information is also used for communication purposes throughout the repair process. The customers 'personal information may also be shared with or obtained from HighlyGadget's associates or external business partners who provide a service to HighlyGadgets, as well as other third parties who may have a justifiable interest in obtaining the personal information. The customer hereby agrees that personal information may be stored on the HighlyGadgets database and may be used for any lawful purpose at the discretion of HighlyGadgets and consents to the processing of your personal information by HighlyGadgets and such third parties. The customer absolves HighlyGadgets from any liability in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (POPI) for failing to obtain further consent or to notify the customer of the reason for the processing of personal information.

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25. No addition to, variation of, or agreed cancellation of these terms and conditions shall be of any force or effect unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties by way of handwritten signatures.

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26. If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be unenforceable by any court of law or other tribunal or competent authority, such provision shall be severable from these terms and conditions and shall not affect the remaining provisions of these terms and conditions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

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27. No indulgence by any party shall operate as an estoppel against it in respect of any of its rights hereunder, nor shall it operate to preclude any party thereafter from exercising its rights strictly in accordance with this agreement.

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Terms of the quote
1. The quote is only valid for 7 days; thereafter, the quote will automatically lapse.

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2. Please note that payments made by EFT need to reflect in the HighlyGadgets bank account before the device can be released. A proof of payment will not suffice.

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3. A replacement or repaired part assumes the remaining term of the Warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides longer coverage for the customer. When a part is replaced or repaired, any replacement or repaired item becomes the customer’s property, and the replaced and/or discarded item becomes HighlyGadgets property.

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4. Parts are quoted at an exchange price. Should the customer wish to keep the faulty part, the pricing on this quotation will change.

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5. Please note that the quote is issued upon initial diagnosis. The Quote is subject to change should other parts be required at a later stage.

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6. Any part or whole unit quoted on is sourced from our suppliers' spares channel and may contain new or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new parts in respect of performance and reliability. Whole unit swop-out quotes do not include cables and accessories.

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7. The customer acknowledges that the full text of the terms and conditions relating to his device and the repair are contained in the submission form and on the HighlyGadgets website www.highlygadgets.com. The customer warrants [legal guarantee/promise] that he/she has read the same and, by booking the device, consents to the conditions in their entirety, as is.