Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to the use of this Website and by accessing this Website and/or placing an order you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out below. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not use or access this Website.

Before you place an order, if you have any questions relating to these terms and conditions, please contact our Customer Service team by email, or call us on 0131 660 3451 8.30 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday. All calls to Customer Services will be charged at the local rate (BT users only, other network charges may vary), and both inbound and outbound calls may be recorded for quality monitoring and training purposes.

These terms and conditions will apply to all orders for products that are being delivered within the UK. If your order is for products that are being delivered outside of the UK, please refer to our International Terms & Conditions.

ACCESS

You are provided with access to this Website in accordance with these Conditions and any orders placed by you must be placed strictly in accordance with these Conditions.

REGISTRATION

You warrant that:

The Personal Data which you are required to provide when you register as a customer is honest, accurate, current and complete in all respects; and you will notify us immediately of any changes to the Personal Data by updating these details on your online account or by emailing us direct. You agree not to impersonate any other person or entity or to use a false name or a name that you are not authorised to use.

INDEMNITY

You agree fully to indemnify, defend and hold us, and our officers, directors, employees, agents and suppliers, harmless immediately on demand, from and against all claims, liability, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of any breach of the Conditions by you or any other liabilities arising out of your use of this Website, or the use by any other person accessing the Website using your shopping account and/or your Personal Information.

OUR RIGHTS

We reserve the right to: modify or withdraw, temporarily or permanently, this Website (or any part thereof) with or without notice to you and you confirm that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification to or withdrawal of the Website; and/or change the Conditions from time to time, and your continued use of the Website (or any part thereof) following such change shall be deemed to be your acceptance of such change. It is your responsibility to check regularly to determine whether the Conditions have been changed. If you do not agree to any change to the Conditions, then you must immediately stop using the Website.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

To provide increased value to our customers and browsers, we may provide links to other websites or resources for you to access at your sole discretion. You acknowledge and agree that, as you have chosen to enter the linked website we are not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and do not review or endorse and are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for (i) the privacy practices of such websites, (ii) the content of such websites, including (without limitation) any advertising, content, products, goods or other materials or services on or available from such websites or resources or (iii) the use to which others make of these websites or resources, nor for any damage, loss or offence caused or alleged to be caused by, or in connection with, the use of or reliance on any such advertising, content, products, goods or other materials or services available on such external websites or resources.

RECOMMENDATIONS

When you use our website, you'll see that we offer you recommendations, showing products we think you might like and could perhaps miss when you're browsing the site. Please see our Privacy Policy if you would like to see more information on how we use your personal data to enhance your experience and recommend products to you.

General:

This contract is for the hire of items & accessories & the sale of goods detailed on your order and the parties to the contract are:

Definitions:

The Hirer and, where the Hirer is not an individual acting in person, the “signatory” overleaf.

8 Yards Limited (Registered No: SC158881) with registered office at Dundas House, Westfield Park, Eskbank EH223FB. Any condition deemed invalid would not affect other conditions.

Nothing in this contract is intended to limit a customer’s existing legal rights.

Extent of Contract

The contract is not assignable and is effective when 8 Yards accepts the Hirers detailed order.

Termination

8 Yards may terminate the contract and repossess hired goods without affecting any rights to recover monies due, damages for breach of contract or other remedies where the Hirer is in breach or is involved in insolvency or liquidation proceedings.

Ownership of Goods

Goods hired remain the property of 8 Yards at all times. Ownership of goods purchased transfers only when 8 Yards receives full retail value for the goods.

Hire charges

Basis of Charging

The stated hire charges overleaf are for the duration of the contract and include Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, where applicable, Standard hire duration, three days. Start of hire is deemed to be 9am on the day of the function. Any shortages will be noted on the contract at the start.

Time for Payment and VAT

The Hirer will pay monies outstanding, including VAT, on demand (interest on account overdue will be charged at the Royal Bank of Scotland base rate plus 4%) and will be liable for reasonable legal charges, incurred by 8 Yards, in the recovery of amounts due, hired or sale goods.

Deposits

Deposits are set by 8 Yards, at amounts reasonably required and will be offset against any monies due. All deposits are non-returnable.

Credit and Debit Card Transactions

Where the Hirer has authorised a preauthorization, at any time, we may convert this from preauthorization to sale, in particular when goods have been returned damaged or non returned items. This is also the case if a cash deposit has been taken.

Loss of Hired Goods and Damage Repair

8 Yards may treat goods unavailable for inspection after reasonable notice as lost and levy a penalty charge against the Hirer equal to the current retail sale value. The Hirer will pay for loss of hired goods, breakage and damage, except where condition 2 (f) applies. Hire charges will accrue until full settlement is made.

Damage Waiver Option

Where the Hirer pays the appropriate damage waiver charge (available as an option) 8 Yards will waive any charge to rectify accidentally damaged hired goods. It is the customer’s responsibility to Insure hired goods if 8 Yards damage waiver option is not taken. Damage waiver is not insurance for lost, stolen or maliciously damaged hired goods.

Cancellation Charges and Changes to orders.

Changes to hire orders must be made no later than 1 week before the function date. Any changes requested after this will incur a £10.00 administration fee, per order.

8 Yards charges for hire contract cancelation. Standard charge £20.00 8 Yards charges for sale contract cancellation. Standard 20% restocking charge.

Late charges

Late charges are applied if outfits or single items are not returned on the planned day.

Late charge rates are 20% of the total order per day including bank & public holidays.

HIRER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspection and Receipt of Hired Goods

The Hirer will sign to acknowledge receipt at delivery/handover. Shortages must be agreed and noted on the contract / delivery document. Goods hired with defects must be reported to 8 Yards on the eve of the function, if not earlier.

In the case of hired goods being taken overseas by the Hirer, any shortages or defects must be reported before the hired goods leave the UK mainland. Rectification after the event is not practical. Insurance is the customers liability. If hired items are lost in transit the full retail value shall be paid by the customer until returned, when a partial refund, less any hire charges accrued.

Security of Hired Goods

The Hirer accepts responsibility for hired goods and their security until its collection by or return to 8 yards and undertakes not to sell or relinquish possession, alter, repair or modify

them in any way.

Return or Collection of Hired Goods

The Hirer may arrange for the return or collection of hired goods at any branch of the kilt hire co, during normal business hours. Return of all hired goods will be prior to 2 PM on the date specified.

Collections are chargeable, at the rate displayed in store, at the current rates. The Hirer shall remain liable for hire goods until safe return / collection. Late charges in paragraph 2(h)

Lost or Stolen Hired Goods

The Hirer agrees to insure (Insurance is between the Hirer and Independent Insurance company, accidental damage waiver will not cover this loss) the hired goods on a full replacement basis against the risks of loss and theft and on demand pay to the kilt hire co any insurance claim proceeds. If no Independent Insurance is taken, the Hirer shall repay to 8 Yards full retail value of the lost/stolen goods on return of remaining goods.

This liability is without prejudice to 8 Yards rights under the contract. Replacement goods purchased with any insurance claim proceeds are the property of 8 yards.

Identification

Prior to or on collection you must provide, TWO forms of printed identification for EACH adult hirer.

These must consist of one form of photographic identification & one proof of address, dated within the last 90 days. These can be sent by fax or e-mail, or handed in to the branch in person.

Persons under the age of 18 years must have a parent, guardian’s or other responsible adult’s signature & Identification.

Management reserve the right to cancel an order if identification is not deemed suitable.

List one: Photographic ID

1. New photo card driving license.

2. UK Passport within current dates.

3. Inland revenue photo card / armed forces card / Police ID card.

4. Armed forces ID card

5. Emergency services ID Card.

List two: Proof of address

1.Bank or credit card statement dated within the last 30 days.

2.Utility or services bill dated within last 30 days.

3.Mobile/Telephone bill dated within last 30 days.

Identification is required on all orders prior to collection.

NO OTHER FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION ARE ACCEPTABLE.

If you cannot provide adequate identification, or if you live out with the UK then a Security deposit is accepted as an alternative.

This can be provided on a CREDIT CARD or in CASH only

If paying by cash a security deposit of £100 is required for all orders.

Please note: Credit Card Security Deposits may take up to 10 working days to cancel.

Orders will be canceled and monies withheld if identification rules are not adhered to.

Management reserve the right to refuse any order or customer.

8 YARDS RESPONSIBILITIES

Hire Rates: we will maintain the agreed hire rates for the duration of the contract.

Fitting, Delivery and Collection: we recommend that hired goods be collected and tried on and the Hirer is fully aware of how the goods should be worn, at least 8 hours before your function. 8 Yards offers facilities in store for the Hirer to try on hired goods.

Failure to try on your hired goods prior to your function will remove liability from 8 Yards for fitting errors. You must be 100% satisfied with the hired goods before you wear them; the only way is to try them on prior to your function. If you do not 8 yards, cannot be responsible after the wear. Following the Hirer’s request, 8 Yards will endeavor to deliver or collect the hired goods during the next business day, wherever possible, at the charges advertised.

Limitation of Liability: The liability of 8 Yards for claims made by the Hirer does not extend to any unforeseeable financial loss caused by late or non delivery of hired or sale goods, unsuitability, stoppage or lawful repossession. Subject to the above, 8 Yards will be liable for negligence or error in the performance of its obligations under the contact.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Under the Distance Selling Regulations, you have a right to cancel your order for any item purchased on this website for a full refund. This does not apply to items personalised or made to your specification. Items such as MTM kilts and jackets that, by reason of their sizing and specific specifications, cannot be returned; perishable goods (e.g. food and flowers)

To cancel, you can email us or write to us (see ‘contact us’ for details) by the end of the seventh working day** after the day on which you receive your item(s), quoting your order number. You must take reasonable care of the item(s) and must not use them. Item(s) may be returned to one of the 8 Yard stores, or we can arrange collection. Only In the event of an item being unsuitable for its purpose, or being of a lesser quality than that which is advertised, 8 Yards Ltd will be liable for any postage charges incurred. Otherwise, you are liable for all postage charges.

You may cancel an order for services in the same way, by the end of the seventh working day** after the day on which you purchase the service, unless the services begin sooner. You may not cancel transport/delivery services which occur on a specific date.

If you have an Internet order query, call 01316603451 option 1

** All days other than Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

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