Terms & Conditions

Below you will find our standard terms and condition of sale, these are in addition to your statutory rights. Please read these before you make your purchase.

About Us

Velo Systems Limited Trading As Gladiator Computers
2 Belle Vue Avenue
Pottery Lane
Manchester
M12 4AS
United Kingdom
Phone:08456 444 666
Fax: 0870 850 2090
Email: info@gladiatorcomputers.com

VAT Registration Number: 721929234
Company Registration Number: 3784471

Purchasing from us

Our invitation to you to order goods from us is not an offer by us to sell to you goods of the specification and description at the price indicated. Your order is an offer to us to buy the goods of the specification and description at the price indicated.

Wherever it is not possible to accept your order to buy the goods of the specification and description at the price indicated we will advise you by e-mail (before a contract between us exists).

Specification, description and price of individual goods can change, if this is the case you will be notified before a contract between us exists.

Our acceptance of your order is subject to satisfactory completion of our internal security checks. Where a problem occurs you will be notified by email.

If your item is not in stock, we will back order for you. You will always be emailed with the option to cancel your order if you would rather not wait. We will also do our best to suggest alternative products that are available.

We do not accept international orders online, for international sales contact customer service at info@gladiatorcomputers.com or 08456 444666.

When we complete payment we have accepted your order and entered into a contract with you.

Delivery of your order

The price of the goods does not include delivery by us to you. Delivery is a separate service and is invoiced as such.

During your order we will present you with a selection of delivery methods, you will be invited to select the option most fitting your purchase and your requirements.

Nearly all goods that are in stock are dispatched same day (via your delivery choice). In conjunction with your consumer rights in the unlikely event an item was not delivered within 30 days you would be entitled to pull out from the contract between us at no cost.

For the purpose of order processing our standard cut off is 4pm, following this, the order rolls over to the following working day.

In most cases we do not bill you until we have dispatched the goods unless agreed with you before hand.

Your right of cancellation

Distance Selling Act

You have the right to cancel the contract relating to your order at any time up to the end of 7 working days after you receive the goods. To exercise your right of cancellation, you must give written notice to us by letter, fax or email giving details of the goods ordered and date received. Notification by phone is not acceptable. If you exercise your right of cancellation after the goods have been delivered to you, you will be responsible for returning the goods to us at your own cost. Returned items must be packaged properly. It is your responsibility to ensure returned goods are fully insured. All returned goods must be in reasonable condition including all internal packaging, cables, manuals, drivers and protective bags.

Gladiator Computers cannot take responsibility for goods that are damaged or lost whilst being returned. On successful receipt of your return we will refund you within 30 days for any sum that has been paid by you or debited from your credit card for the goods (carriage is invoiced as separate service deemed complete upon your receipt of the goods). If you do not return the goods as required, we may charge you a sum not exceeding the direct costs of recovering the goods. The goods must be returned to our returns address with a valid RMA number to ensure effective processing.

Exceptions to Distance Selling Act

You do not have the right to cancel the contract under the Distance Selling Act if: - the goods were delivered outside the UK, or if the order is for computer software which has been unsealed, or if you are not a consumer i.e. a company, partnership, sole trader or any other commercial body or registered charity.

Any orders where goods are collected will be handled as counter sales and are exempt from the Distance Selling Act.

Privacy Policy

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Warranty and Returns Policy

Within 7 days of delivery date
Please refer to ‘Your right of cancellation’ and your rights under the Distance Selling regulations.

Within 28 Days of Purchase Date
In addition to your consumer rights, we are happy to provide free technical support to all Gladiator Computers customers who require help or advice regarding products purchased from Gladiator Computers within 28 days of the original purchase date. To obtain Technical Support please contact customer service.

After 28 Days of Purchase Date
In addition to your consumer rights we can offer the following solutions:

Direct Manufacturer Technical Support
All Technical Support and Returns after 28 days of purchase are usually handled directly by the manufacturer or their appointed agent. This is often the best solution for the customer with the highest standards of technical support, latest information and fastest returns processing. For manufacturer returns details please see your product documentation or contact customer service.

Exceptions
We are always here to help you. For Manufacturer’s who do not provide a direct service Gladiator Computers will provide Technical Support and Returns service for up to 1 year from date of purchase. To obtain Technical Support please contact customer service on support@gladiatorcomputers.com or 08456 444666.

For all returns handled by Gladiator Computers

Compatibility
Applications, drivers/BIOS and games are often released to market with bugs that can affect hardware performance. As a result Gladiator Computers cannot guarantee that every hardware product is 100% compatible with every software product available.

Returning Faulty Goods
Please take reasonable care to ensure returned goods are actually defective and the problem experienced is not caused by another component in your system or by software configuration. If after having received Technical Support information you are completely satisfied you have faulty goods you must request an RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorisation) from our customer service team.

RMA numbers are issued for specific components only. Do not return your whole order because you believe one component may be faulty. If you do not have the facility/expertise/knowledge to test the products yourself we may offer additional service at agreed costs.

If a hardware defect is confirmed we will provide a suitable remedy dependable upon the circumstances. If after our examination we dispute the failure we will contact you to discuss.

With the exception of the confirmed defect itself, the condition of the goods will relate to the remedy we are willing to offer, it is often useful if you do keep packaging and accessories.

As a suggestion to resolve any problems if a dispute arrives as to a product being defective or not it can be settled by an independent third party. As a member of the PC Association we recognize their technical panel as experts and will adhere to their findings. The cost will be met by whichever party is incorrect.

Modified Goods
Any goods that have been modified or physically altered in any way may be excluded from the warranty we are able to offer. If unsure please contact us before you attempt an RMA for further clarification.

Packaging
Returned items must be packaged properly. It is your responsibility to ensure returned goods are fully insured. Gladiator Computers cannot take responsibility for goods that are damaged or lost whilst being returned, even if faulty.

Testing
All returned items are tested by Gladiator Computers technicians. It is essential that goods are tested as approximately 50% of all received returns are tested not faulty. It is therefore important that you include a detailed description of the problems experienced. Any item found to be not faulty will be subject to a £10 charge if collected or a £10 + return shipping charge if shipped back to the customer. You will be notified by e-mail before any non-faulty goods are returned to you.

Advice given by us to you

  • We are always prepared to offer advice about the goods including advice about installation, compatibility, configuration, and product upgrades.
  • Where we know the general purpose for which you require our goods we will take reasonable care when giving you any advice.
  • Without knowing the particular application for which you require our goods and the exact specification and configuration of any existing system into which you intend to install our goods we cannot and do not warrant the suitability of any of our goods for your particular purpose.
  • We do offer a service whereby we will install our goods into your existing system. If you ask us to do that, we can warrant the suitability of the goods installed by us.

Your responsibilities

  • It is your responsibility to ensure compatibility of any goods offered for sale by us both with the existing components within your system and with any other goods offered for sale by us.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure proper installation of our goods into your existing system.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that wherever necessary you access the manufacturers web site to download any necessary product upgrades (including drivers and manuals).