All tent & Awning warranty claims & returns must be inspected by trained qualified persons. This is done on behalf of Outback Jacks by third party inspectors (usually the Manufacturing brand) We work with our manufacturers to manage all warranty repairs & claims, If you believe your product is a warranty claim, please initially contact us from whom you purchased the product and we will advise you of the most appropriate course of action. Before we start the returns processes and if you believe your tent/awning is leaking we will need to rule out condensation. Please see reasons for condenstion below especially in new tents or awnings and if you are new to the camping scene. If we feel your product needs to be returned to the manufacturer for inspection, we will return the product on your behalf. The more detail about the issue/fault you can provide in a written email info@outbackjacks.ie, the quicker and more accurate we can aim to resolve the product issue. Due to seasonal demands and use of third party courier services, time to organise pallet collections, and for completed inspection can take from 5 - 20 working days. Please bare in mind there is also a time frame for a product to be returned to us after inspection. Please allow 3-5 working days. If it is deemed after a professional inspection that the fault is not normal wear & tear or a manufacturer fault, the consumer will be liable for repair costs & all carriage related carriages. Note: Tents and awnings over 30kg are uplifted on a pallet for inspection. Products must be returned to us for inspection clean, dry and in their proper bag. Any products received in an unsatisfactory condition may be returned to the sender without inspection and may void their warranty due to mis-treatment of the product. The tent may not be accepted if the tent is wet or excessively dirty or has mold growth due to Health and Safety concerns - the tent must be 100% dry, or it will be returned to you without attention. This warranty covers the functionality of the product for its normal intended use. It does not cover a malfunction that has resulted from improper or unreasonable use and care or without maintenance, accidents, damage due to excessive winds/rain, camping in weather warnings, improper re-packing or natural degradation due to sunlight. Through a process of continual evolution, Tent manufacturers design and develop equipment for the intended end user. Advice if required, please contact us if further advice is required. Please retain your original receipt, as proof of purchase will be required to authorise an extended warranty claim. In the event of your item being inspected and a fault found, we will repair, replace or refund in that order.
AS A GUIDE, THE FOLLOWING DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY:TENTS / AWNINGS
General wear and tear over extended periods of use.
Flaws in the fabric caused by excessive wear.
Water ingress through fabric as a result of UV degradation.
Water ingress through seams caused by excessive abrasion of seams or seam sealant tape.
Broken zips caused by forcing, jamming or improper use.
Over tensioned/stretched seams coming apart.
Buckles subjected to undue force or abrasion.
Broken carry/roller bag if they are over loaded, used for carrying other items or used as a toy.
Any pole breakages/beam punctures, these are treated as "fair wear and tear".
Collateral damage from a pole breakages/beam punctures.
UV degradation.
Condensation, usually caused by lack of ventilation.
Use by rental companies, outdoor centres, or youth groups, via commercial or not for profit Approved Activity Providers, is governed by our standard warranty terms. In any claim circumstance, manufacturers reserve the right to inspect in accordance with their fair wear and tear policy, and will advise of the outcome thereafter.
We will exchange or refund the cost of the item(s) where appropriate. All goods must be in a new and unused condition together with a copy of your original receipt and returned to Outback Jacks within 14 days of receiving returns number.