Terms & Conditions of Sale

1. 1. General
1. 1.1. These Terms and Conditions apply to all transactions between us and yourself. They do not affect your statutory rights. Please read them carefully.
2. 1.2.We may change these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will take effect on the date they are posted on our website (www.empiredirect.co.uk).
3. 1.3. These Terms and Conditions are governed by English law and are subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. We do not accept amendments to these Terms and Conditions.
4. 1.4. Failure by us to enforce any of these Terms and Conditions will not affect our right to enforce the rest of these terms and conditions.
5. 1.5. Reference is made to our National Customer Support Centre which can be contacted on 0870 9016080.
2. 2. Customer Sales
1. 2.1.We will treat each order for goods as an offer by you to purchase the goods subject to these terms and conditions.
2. 2.2. To order goods over the telephone or on our website, you must be at least 18 years of age and accept delivery within the UK. All telephone orders will be acknowledged verbally at the time of order, and all orders placed on our website will be acknowledged electronically by e-mail. Please note that verbal and/or electronic acknowledgments do not constitute order confirmation or order acceptance. Your order will be accepted and the creation of a legally binding contract between you and us will take place once the goods have been dispatched or collected. (Alternatively, we may decline all or part of your order for any reason, in which case we will inform you in-person or by telephone or e-mail).
3. 2.3. When deciding whether or not to accept your order we may use certain information about you, including any received from credit reference agency checks. This helps to protect you and us against fraudulent transactions.
4. 2.4.We will tell you if your payment details cannot be authorised for any reason and may invite you to pay by another method or suggest that you (re-) visit one of our nationwide stores. Please note that products, prices and offers in our stores may differ from those either featured on our website or promoted through the Empire Direct Call Centre.
5. 2.5. The total cost of your order will be the price of the products, any additional services you choose (e.g. installation), plus any applicable delivery charge.
6. 2.6. The total price payable will be stipulated at the time when you place your order whether or not the order has been acknowledged. We are entitled to make adjustments to the price to take account of any increase in our supplier’s prices, or the imposition of any taxes or duties, or if due to an error or omission the price published for the goods is wrong whether or not the order has been acknowledged. We will inform you of the correct price and give you the opportunity to cancel the order. All prices are inclusive of VAT but exclusive of delivery charges which will be payable as indicated at the time the order is placed.
7. 2.7. From time to time the prices displayed on our website may be different if you are directed to it from a third party website. Purchases at these prices can only be made on our website and by arriving on it through a relevant third party website; these prices will not be available in-store or over the telephone.
8. 2.8. Prices, offers and products are subject to availability and may change before (but not after) we accept your order. If a product becomes unavailable we may offer you an alternative or suggest that you (re-) visit one of our stores.
9. 2.9. The after sale price refers to the price of any available like-for-like products after our sale event ends.
10. 2.10. All product specifications, images, descriptions and other information communicated by us, whether displayed on our price tickets, computer systems and/or website or communicated over the telephone, have been made accessible by suppliers, manufacturers, publications, publicists and/or gathered from public domain sources. Our intention is that all information should be as accurate and up-to-date as possible. However, just occasionally we make or discover an error in the price or description of a product; as such we cannot guarantee the reliability or accuracy of the information communicated. If we discover such an error on a product, which you have ordered, we will inform you as soon as possible and ask whether you wish to continue with your order or cancel it.
11. 2.11. Full product details are available from the manufacturer’s brochures or their websites. All accessories supplied with a product are subject to upgrade or change at the manufacturer’s discretion. We will supply the product as supplied to us by the manufacturer.
12. 2.12.We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Switch, Solo, Electron, American Express, Delta and Diners. You may also pay by cheque or postal order although we cannot despatch the goods until payment has been cleared which can take at least 14 days. BACS/CHAPS payments are also accepted. Finance terms are available upon request. Please Note: Clearance items are excluded from all finance options.
13. 2.13. You must provide us with your exact billing address and telephone number when placing your order; this is the address and telephone number which your credit or debit card bank has on file for you. Your order will only be processed once authorisation of your credit or debit card has been properly received. You may also pay by cheque or cash although delivery or collection cannot take place until payment has been cleared.
14. 2.14. With the exception of any goods paid for by our flexible payment schemes such as buy now pay later option or other, such goods remaining the property of Empire Direct plc until full payment has been received from the relevant finance house, you will own the goods once you have received them.
15. 2.15. All goods and services are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. If we do not supply the goods for any reason we will not charge you for these and we will refund any money already paid for them. However, we will not be responsible for compensating you for an other losses you may suffer if we do not supply the goods.
3. 3. Delivery
1. 3.1. All prices are exclusive of delivery charges. A charge is made for the delivery of goods and we endeavour to keep the charge as low as possible.
2. 3.2. All quoted delivery prices are for most UK Mainland addresses. Northern Ireland (BT), Isle of Wight (PO30-37), Isle of Man (IM), Scottish Highlands and Orkney Isles (PA, ML, EH, KA, G, KY, PH, DD, AB, IV, KW), Outer Hebrides and the Shetland Isles (HS, ZE) will incur additional charges and may also experience delivery delays; morning, Saturday and next working day deliveries are optional and will also incur additional charges. These can be obtained upon application by calling our National Customer Support Centre.
3. 3.3. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any free delivery promotion is applicable to all items for a limited period only. All delivery promotions apply to UK mainland deliveries only.
4. 3.4.We will only deliver goods to the address on the order.
5. 3.5. Delivery times are calculated in working dates, i.e. Monday to Friday inclusive but excluding bank holidays. If you order after 2.00pm, please calculate your delivery time as if your order had been placed the following working day (including if you are offered our next working day delivery service).
6. 3.6. We will agree with you a suitable delivery day, which will usually be within 2 - 7 working days for stocked product lines and within 28 working days for special orders. Delivery will usually be made direct to your doorstep by one of our own delivery vehicles between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm. However, delivery times may vary during busy periods and from time to time we may utilise the delivery service of the manufacturer/supplier or a courier specially contracted for the delivery of your goods. We will endeavour to deliver goods within the times stated.
7. 3.7. On occasion goods are subject to availability and delay in delivery of goods is sometimes outside our control. As such, delivery cannot be guaranteed and any dates we specify for the delivery of the goods are approximate only. We shall not be liable for any losses, costs, damages, charges, or expenses caused by any delay for delivery of the goods. If we or our suppliers are temporarily out of stock, we will notify you of this position and you should allow up to 14 days for despatch of the goods. For delays of more than 14 days, you will have the right to cancel the order and we will refund any money paid by you for the goods.
8. 3.8. If you are unable to accept delivery on the day we have agreed, please notify our National Customer Support Centre as soon as possible and at least 24 hours ahead of the planned delivery day. If you do not notify us within this time and we were unable to deliver the goods to your home on the day that we agreed and scheduled, we reserve the right to charge a second delivery fee.
9. 3.9. You should examine your goods as soon as reasonably practicable during and after delivery to check for any damage or missing items or parts. When the goods are delivered, you will be presented with a delivery note which will require you to authorise by signature that:
• (a) the goods have been unpacked, checked and received in good condition; or
• (b) the goods have been left in the packaging, are unchecked and that there is no visible damage to the outer packaging; or
• (c) the goods are damaged, incorrect or there is shortage.
10. 3.10. If a signature has been obtained under clauses 3.9. (a) or 3.9.(b) above, you are deemed responsible for the goods and as such any loss or damage to the goods shall be at your own risk and expense thereafter.
11. 3.11. If a signature has been obtained under clause 3.9.(c) above, you must provide details on the delivery note and notify our National Customer Support Centre within 24 hours; you will then be diverted to the relevant division who may arrange for the goods to be returned and/or exchanged; however, if goods are returned under this clause and are subsequently found to be perfect and in full working order, these will be returned to you and an administration fee of 15% of the price of the goods along with the cost of delivery (where applicable) will be charged to you.
12. 3.12. If you find any damage or discover that parts are missing after delivery, you must contact our National Customer Service Centre as soon as reasonably practicable. We will not accept liability for any claims for goods which are damaged, incorrect, shortage or with missing parts which are not notified within a reasonable time after the goods were delivered.
13. 3.13. In the unlikely event of any accidental damage being caused to your property by our delivery team, you must notify our National Customer Support Centre as soon as reasonably practicable. If possible you should notify the delivery team of the damage whilst they are on-site and make reference to it on the delivery note.
4. 4. Installation
1. 4.1. All orders requiring installation are subject to charges and availability. Please check prices and availability prior to delivery.
2. 4.2. Disconnection is free of charge when we are connecting replacement goods of the same type which have been purchased from Empire Direct plc.
3. 4.3.We cannot disconnect any gas or electrical cooking appliance, whether freestanding or built-in. We will connect any new washer, washer dryer, dishwasher or fridge freezer with an existing water connection and only to a working connection point within one metre of the products permanent position. We will not modify hoses, pipe works or cables or undertake any carpentry or plumbing. The National Customer Support Centre must be notified of any leaks or claims for water damage as soon as reasonably practicable after the leak is discovered.
4. 4.4. If you require a tune-in service for a television/ VCR/ DVD recorder/player, our delivery team will unpack and situate the goods, plug into adjacent mains and existing aerial sockets and tune in. If additional leads are required, these will need to be purchased prior to delivery in order for the equipment to be connected. Our delivery team will also connect into any existing pre-tuned satellite/digital/cable box. Prologic TV and video packages that include stands may be built prior to delivery. Our prologic service includes connection of surround sound speakers; however we would advise our customers to refer to the user handbook in order to personalise any settings.
5. 4.5. If you require removal of your old appliance you must make us aware of this at the point of placing an order. All removals are subject to charges to cover transportation costs, although no charge is made for the disposal of your old appliance. All appliances which are removed will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way and in full compliance with the WEEE directive. We will remove your old appliance on a one-for-one basis. Old appliances not available for removal at the time may be collected at a later date; however, this will incur a further charge.
5. 5. Collections
1. 5.1. Where stated, orders placed in-store, on our website or via the Call Centre can be collected from a local store, subject to that stores participation and stock availability.
2. 5.2. You must provide a telephone number if you choose to collect your goods in-store. We may call you to ask whether and when you intend to collect the goods. If we are unable to contact you we may stop holding the goods available for you.
3. 5.3. Once you have been notified that goods are ready for collection, they must be collected within 7 working days from the date of notification. You will need to take the credit or debit card used to make payment along with an official form of identification, which verifies your name and address such as a bank statement, driving licence or utility bill. On arrival, please present your identification and reference number to the store manager or sales representatives. In the unlikely event that the goods are not available we will do everything we can to obtain the product from another store or find you an acceptable alternative.
6. 6. Cancellations and Returns
1. 6.1. If you are not totally satisfied with your goods for any reason, you have the right to cancel your order within 7 working days from date of delivery or collection for credit or refund provided that you return the goods as sold in pristine condition in their unopened original packaging with all components and accessories. Goods must be complete, unused, and in as new condition; for example, if you have opened the box to examine the product it must have been done so without damaging the box and packaging or damaging the product in anyway and must be repackaged as received.
2. 6.2. You must notify us of your intention to return the goods by calling our National Customer Support Centre within 7 working days from the date of delivery or collection. The following procedure applies:
• (a) If the order was placed in-store, you will be diverted to a relevant store to arrange the return; this may or may not be the store from which you purchased the item. If you would like us to collect the goods, we will be happy to do so provided we are operating this service in your local area; we will charge you our normal collection rates for providing this service. Please contact our Customer Support Centre to arrange collection.
• (b) If the order was placed online or over the telephone but collected in-store, you will be diverted to a relevant store to arrange the return. If you would like us to collect the goods, we will be happy to do so provided we are operating this service in your local area; we will charge you our normal collection rates for providing this service. Please contact our Customer Support Centre to arrange collection.
• (c) In all other situations, the National Customer Support Centre will advise you as to the best course of action in arranging the return. The National Customer Support Centre may issue a Returns Authorisation Number, which must be quoted on any paperwork when returning goods. The Returns Authorisation Number is valid for up to 14 days only. You must organise the return at your expense and risk; goods must be received at our Returns Division within 14 days from the date of issue of the Returns Authorisation Number. Goods sent back without prior authorisation will be returned back to you and the cost of delivery charged to your account. The returns address is: Empire Direct plc, Returns Department, Ingleby Road, Bradford, BD8 9AN
3. 6.3.We are unable to accept the return of the following goods:
• (a) television stands, pre-recorded videotapes, DVDs, CDs, Minidisks, games and software, which have been opened from their original packaging;
• (b) goods specially ordered to the customer’s specification;
• (c) goods with contract services that have been connected, e.g. mobile phones.
4. 6.4. For orders placed in-store, an administration/handling fee of 15% of the price of the goods along with the cost of delivery (where applicable) will be charged to you.
7. 7. Refunds
1. 7.1. Full refund of the cost of the goods is wholly conditional upon the above conditions being met and the refund authorised only after a full inspection of the goods by the relevant department.
2. The following refund policy applies:
• (a) If the goods are returned as new and unused, in the original box and packaging, including all accessories (and any free gifts), and are in a re-sellable condition, you will be refunded the full invoice price less any delivery charges within 30 days of our receiving your notification;
• (b) If the goods are returned as new and unused, in the original box and packaging, but accessories (or any free gifts) are missing, you will be refunded the full invoice price less any delivery charges and less the cost of any missing accessories (as listed below) within 30 days of our receiving your notification;
• (c) If goods are returned in a condition, which prevents them from being resold as new, we are unable to accept the return. You will not be refunded and the goods will be returned to you and the cost of delivery charged to your account.
3. 7.2. Any missing accessories will be charged as follows:
• (a) Rechargeable battery: £40.50 inc VAT;
• (b) Charger or adaptor: £40.50 inc VAT;
• (c) Headphones: £20 inc VAT;
• (d) Headphones: £20 inc VAT;
• (e) Lead: £13.50 inc VAT;
• (f) Instruction manual: £7.50 inc VAT;
• (g) Memory Stick: £40 inc VAT;
• (h) Remote Control: £52.50 inc VAT;
• (i) Media Card: £20 inc VAT;
• (j) CD Magazine (in-car): £52.50 inc VAT;
• (k) Television stands missing or incomplete will be charged at the full replacement cost of the stand plus 15% handling fees.
8. 8. Guarantees and Warranties
1. 8.1. All goods supplied are covered by the terms and conditions of the manufacturer’s guarantee for a minimum period of 12 months. This guarantee specifically excludes faults caused by accident, neglect, misuse or normal wear and tear; in addition, routine maintenance (cleaning of dirty audio/video heads etc.), consumables (styli, plug fuses, cables, batteries, ink cartridges etc.), cosmetic damage and tuning of channels are not covered. If the goods are being used in a no domestic environment, e.g. a place of work, the manufacturers may not offer any guarantee.
2. 8.2. If you have purchased Empire Direct Mega Cover or ED Extra Cover, protection commences from the date of delivery or collection. Protection can be cancelled within the manufacturers’ guarantee period and a full refund obtained, provided that no claims have been made in the interim period. Empire Direct Mega Cover can also be terminated after the manufacturer’s guarantee period and a refund obtained based on the unexpired time, provided that no claims have been made in the interim period.
9. 9. Faults
1. 9.1. Please note that today’s production techniques cannot guarantee an absolutely fault-free TFT screen display and buyers should be aware of the possibility of imperfections in the form of a few isolated constantly lit or unlit pixels (or stuck pixels). As a result of this, there is a commonly accepted tolerance level by which TFT screens may display such imperfections without being classified as faulty. As such, we can only take back displays as faulty for refund/repair if the number of stuck pixels exceeds the manufacturer’s guidelines, subject to these Terms and Conditions. Please check with the relevant manufacturer as to their tolerance level.
2. 9.2. If you suspect that your goods have developed a fault, first check that the problem is not something like a blown fuse or a disconnected cable. Check the manufacturer’s manual, specifically the fault finding/troubleshooting section to see whether you can resolve the problem yourself. Also, locate the manufacturer’s helpline number and call to find out if the manufacturer has its own repair procedure.
3. 9.3. If the fault remains unresolved, please contact our National Customer Service Centre. Please note:
• (a) If the fault developed within 28 days of delivery or collection, we will normally offer you the choice of an exchange or refund.
• (b) If the fault developed within 12 months of delivery or collection, we will normally offer a prompt repair.
• (c) If the fault developed under the period of an Empire Direct Mega Cover or an Empire Direct Repair Protection Plan, you can be sure that we will either repair or replace the goods as necessary.
4. 9.4. To qualify for a exchange or refund the product must be:
• (a) in otherwise in as new condition:
• (b) complete with any accessories and free gifts offered with it; and
• (c) complete, if possible, with the original box and packaging.
5. 9.5. We have a network of engineers who carry out initial inspections and minor on-site repairs, and we also have an extensive workshop at our Bradford Service Centre where our highly trained engineers carry out further repairs and inspections.
6. 9.6. If we are required to send an engineer to your home to inspect and repair a product, and that product is subsequently found to be in good working order, we will charge you for the costs we incur for the call-out (typically £50.00). At the time of booking the call, we will ask you to guarantee the cost of the call-out before instructing the engineer by securing a credit or debit card deposit. We will only charge the abortive call-out fee to your debit or credit card if no fault is found. We recommend you follow the above steps before reporting a fault to us, to avoid an abortive call-out fee.
7. 9.7. Repairs are guaranteed for 3 months from the date of return to the customer. Where the damage is as a result of customer misuse or accidental damage, e.g. spillage of liquid on an appliance, any warranty covering that product will become void. Under such circumstances, where the customer would like to proceed with a repair, this will be chargeable. We are, however, unable to give a guarantee for repairs to products where the damage was caused by customer misuse. This is because in such circumstances the extent of damage is such that other electrical components may have become stressed or contaminated and repair cannot be guaranteed.
8. 9.8. If your goods are not covered by any of the above terms and conditions, please contact the National Customer Service Centre for guidance on what options may be available to you.
10. 10. Data Protection
1. 10.1. In order to prevent unauthorised access to the data, which you have provided to us, we follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information. From time to time industry regulators and our auditors may require us to disclose some or all of the information for legal or regulatory purposes.
2. 10.2. Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to see any data that we hold about you and to object at any time to the use of your data. We hold data to primarily validate delivery details and manufacturer warranties. We may, at a future date, wish to contact you with selected product offers, which we think, may be of interest to you. If you would prefer not to receive such offers or wish to know what data we hold against your name, please write to our Customer Service Department, Empire Direct plc, The Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 2SH to request this information.
11. 11. Other
1. 11.1. All our competitions and promotions are open to residents of the United Kingdom only. Our employees and their immediate families are ineligible to enter; our affinity partnerships are also excluded from entry. We accept no responsibility for late or lost email registrations. We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the competition at any time and all rule amendments are retrospective. Providing false or incorrect information will invalidate your entry. We reserve the right to publish the winners name for future promotions. All prizes are non-negotiable, non-transferable and non-refundable. Cash alternative are not available for prizes. Our decision is final and we will not enter into any negotiations regarding rules or awards. Entry is conditional upon acceptance of the terms and any entry is viewed as your acceptance.
2. 11.2. Registered Office: Empire Direct plc, The Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 2SH; Registered Number 1845901 (United Kingdom).
12. 12. Christmas Delivery
1. Applies only to items available from stock at point of order (see product availability details) and excludes major domestic appliances, LCD TVs above 32", Plasma TVs, and special order / out of stock items. For delivery details / timescales on any of these exclusions, please call 0870 1201122 for delivery lead times

edXtra membership Terms and Conditions

1. edXtra Membership is valid for a period of 12 months from date of purchase.
2. Membership is renewable on an annual basis. Administration fee applies.
3. Exclusive ’Free 3 year guarantee’ offer is valid for selected purchases over £200 from date of purchase. Exclusions include PC, Laptops, peripherals, games consoles, Vacuum Cleaners, Fitness equipment, Portable items, Leads, MP3 Players, Mobile Phones, Satellite Navigation, Accessories & Software.
4. Free 3 year guarantee includes manufacturers warranty period. Additional guarantee refers to ’standard guarantee’. Click here.
5. Free 5 Year Guarantee offer only applies on selected Panasonic LCD and Plasma TVs bought between 1st May 2008 and 31st May 2008 and includes the manufacturers warranty period. Available on the following models: PAN-TH65PZ700B, PAN-TH58PZ700B, PAN-TH46PZ85B, PAN-TH42PZ85B, PAN-TH46PZ80B, PAN-TH42PZ80B, PAN-TH42PZ800B, PAN-TH42PX80B, PAN-TH37PX80B, PAN-TX37LZD85, PAN-TX32LZD85, PAN-TX37LZD80, PAN-TX32LZD80, PAN-TX37LXD85, PAN-TX32LXD85, PAN-TX32LMD70, PAN-TX26LXD70.
6. edXtra Price promise is valid to Existing edXtra members only, once you have purchased the goods from empiredirect. The item must be within the UK, advertised in national/ local press and in-stock and must be a ’like for like’ deal.( i.e. any delivery/ extended guarantee/ VAT charges must be taken into account). Clearance/ display stock does not qualify for the ’Price Promise’. Any claim under the ’edxtra Price Promise’ must be notified to empiredirect within 7 days of purchase.
7. The edXtra Membership Card issued to you remains the property of EmpireDirect plc and must be surrendered upon request. It is not a credit, debit or cheque guarantee card.
8. EmpireDirect plc reserve the right to alter or terminate the edXtra Membership at any time, without the need for prior notice, albeit written or verbal and to decline any further stated benefits.
9. EmpireDirect plc will not be responsible for lost or stolen cards. You may apply for a new membership card. An administration fee may be payable for issue of the new card.
10. Exclusive member benefits can only be redeemed with valid membership. Membership will be verified with the original transaction. Please keep the original receipt in a safe place as you may be required to refer to this for future transactions.
11. Any statements made by Empire Direct plc whether printed or on line regarding this scheme form part of the terms & conditions.
12. EmpireDirect plc’s decision shall be final and binding in all matters regarding the ’edXtra Membership’.
13. Xtra preferential payment terms apply to selected purchases. Subject to status. Written quotations available on request. Terms & conditions apply.
14. To gain full benefits of the exclusive deals from edXtra membership you must provide your email address at point of purchase so that we can contact you with future exclusive offers and discounts on a regular basis.
15. Nothing in these terms & conditions shall affect your Statutory Rights. Promoter: EmpireDirect plc. The Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 2SH.
16. EdXtra membership benefits, including any additional warranty, are not applicable for items used within a non-domestic environment, including residential lettings and commercial properties.

FREE Guarantee is applicable to edXtra members only.

All cover periods quoted INCLUDE the manufacturers guarantee period.

Your Guarantee Plan Includes

The provision of repairs to or replacement of your equipment in the event of a fault caused by electrical or mechanical breakdown.

We will always, subject to the full terms, conditions and exclusions of your cover, repair your equipment unless:

1. We cannot repair it; or
2. We cannot obtain the spare parts to repair it; or
3. We can replace it for less than the cost of the repair.

We will only replace your equipment if we have agreed to do so before a repair is carried out. If we do not repair the equipment we will normally replace it with equipment of the same or similar make and specification, at our discretion. You must pay us for delivery and/or installation charges.

If we cannot reasonably arrange a suitable replacement we will pay you a contribution towards the cost of the new equipment. We will normally base this on reasonable usage of the item.

Disposing of your old equipment

If we have replaced your appliance, you may dispose of the original equipment if it is in your possession. We will not be responsible for any costs that you may incur for disposal.

Your Plan Does Not Include

Repairs or replacement will not be provided if they are still covered by any supplier or repairer’s guarantee, or arise from:

1. The equipment being recalled by us, or the manufacturer;
2. Any modification to the equipment;
3. Your failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions;
4. Use of your equipment in a non-domestic or commercial environment unless we agree to the use in writing beforehand.
5. Accidental Damage.
6. Theft, attempted theft, malicious damage or damage caused by fire or explosion.
7. Floods, lightning, storms, frost or other bad weather conditions.
8. Any problem with the supply of electricity, gas or water.
9. No fault being found with your equipment.
10. Routine maintenance, cleaning and servicing.
11. Labour charges for work outside the repairer’s normal working hours.
12. Repairs carried out outside the United Kingdom, unless we agree otherwise in writing.
13. Costs arising from not being able to use your equipment or from damage caused when the equipment breaks down, including any costs to remove or reinstate built-in or fitted equipment.
14. Cosmetic damage such as damage to paint work or dents or scratches to the equipment.
15. Replacement of any item or accessory that is intended to be replaceable. These include: Remote control units, fuses, batteries, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and related starters, filters, attachments, cables, plugs, light covers or rain covers.
16. Rust corrosion or water damage.
17. Problems with:
    • Cooking equipment: ceramic or glass surfaces and oven liners
    • Vacuum cleaners and floor polishers: bags, brushes or belts.
    • Shower equipment: scale damage.
    • Audiovisual equipment: tuning, styli or cartridges.
    • Satellite equipment: realigning or re-installation of the dish, rust, tuning or water damage.
    • Computer games and Equipment: software (applications or operating system), damage caused by viruses, accessories which you have not told us about in writing including joysticks, replaceable printer heads
    • In-car equipment: removing or re-installing the equipment
    • Refrigeration equipment: food spoilage.
18. Any cost arising from the change from analogue to digital broadcasting including the termination of analogue transmission of any type.
19. Delivery and installation charges if a replacement takes place as detailed in what is provided.
20. With Reference to Plasma televisions - protection is not provided for the following:
    • Costs due to unusual physical or electrical stress, burned screen or software interface problems.
    • Claims arising due to a failure to install the display in line with the manufacturer’s instructions
    • Costs associated with gaining access to cables within the fabric of a building or wall.
    • Repairs due to pixel failure where the number or location is not in excess of the manufacturer’s acceptable limit.
    • Wall mounted units if not fitted as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

* Excludes Any item less than £200. Laptops, PC’s, Games Consoles, Satellite Navigation, Leads, Accessories, Software, Vacuums, Peripherals, PC Hardware, Fitness Equipment, Mobile Phones, Telephones, Fax Machines and items from our Clearance Shop section.

Free 3 Year Guarantee offer does not apply to ’Price matched’ items.

Your free of charge promotional product guarantee is administered by Empire Direct PLC (Registered Number 1845901) Registered Head Office – The Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 2SH

Register & Win Terms and Conditions

• The ’Win a 32" Lcd TV’ is open to all mainland UK, and Isle of Man residents aged 18 years or over, except employees and their families of Empire Direct Plc, their agents or anyone professionally connected with the administration of this promotion.
• No third party or bulk applications will be accepted.
• Only one application per household will be accepted. We will not accept multiple email addresses for the same person.
• For a chance to win you must enter your details including email address using the entry form provided.
• Closing date for last entries is 6th day off each month.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit all the required details. Empire Direct Plc will not be responsible for any loss of data due to unforeseeable circumstances.
• By entering you agree to receive regular emails of offers/ newsletters from Empire Direct Plc. You will have the option to "opt out" on the first email that you receive from Empire Direct Plc. We will not forward your details to any 3rd party for marketing purposes.
• The winner will be chosen based on an independent draw at the end of the offer. The winner will be the first to be drawn subject to Empire Direct Plc receiving correct details on the application form.
• The decision made by Empire Direct will be final
• Closing date for the promotion is 8pm on the 6th day of each month. The draw will take place by an independent 3rd party before the 9th day of each month.
• For May 2008 there is one Sharp 32" HD Ready LCD ( Model No.: SHA-LC32D44E-BLK) to be won in the "Win a Sharp 32" LCD TV" promotion. Empire Direct Plc reserve the right to change the prize each month.
• Winner will be notified by the 9th day of the month by email, and then confirmed by post. If contact cannot be made with an individual winner within 3 days, Empire Direct Plc will continue to attempt to contact the winner for a further 4 days. If no response is received within this time, the prize will be deemed void. Prizes must be claimed within 7 days from receipt of postal confirmation so that prize allocation can be made.
• Prize of Sharp 32" LCD TV (SHA-LC32D44E-BLK) includes standard manufacturers warranty only and delivery to mainland UK addresses only. No cash alternative will be offered. Empire Direct Plc reserves the right to offer an equivalent or better model.
• Winners must be available to accept delivery of the prize via our normal delivery service. Terms & conditions apply see our website for full details.
• The promotion will run on our website only. Applications will only be accepted from entrants who have come through to our official empire direct website.
• Empire Direct does not accept responsibility for incomplete messages received or entries not received.
• A swear word filter will be used. Swear word texts will be logged and eliminated.
• Any entry will be void if it is deemed incomplete, illegible or has been made by an ineligible person.
• No cash or other alternative prize is available, except that in the event of circumstances outside of its control the Promoter reserves the right to provide similar alternative prizes of equal or greater value.
• Empire Direct plc are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information and assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions in communication.
• By entering the promotion all entrants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by these terms and conditions and grant permission to use entrants’ names, town as supplied, and/or likenesses for purposes of advertising & promotion in all media now known or hereafter discovered, and on the World Wide Web without further payment, notice, review or approval.
• Should any portion of the promotion be, in Empire Direct Plc sole opinion, compromised by non-authorized human intervention or other causes which impair the proper administration of this promotion, or submission of entries, Empire Direct Plc reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify, terminate, amend or extend this promotion and validate entries received prior to taking such action.
• All personal data will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Policy set out on the website www.empiredirect.co.uk . Data is held on servers in the U.K.
• Name & county of prize winner will be available for the public on our website www.empiredirect.co.uk within the Ed Extra section after 9th day of each for a period of 14 days.
• Promoter: Empire Direct Plc, The Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 2SH