Last updated: 8 October 2024
This website is operated byWelcome Bay Vets (referred to as the Company, we, us and our).
These terms of service (Terms) apply when you use our website, including all information, tools and services available on this website (together the Website).
These Terms include our privacy policy which can be viewed by you here (Privacy Policy).
If you purchase products via the Website, the additional product purchase terms in Part B of these Terms (Product Purchase Terms) apply to your purchase of such products.
We may change these Terms at any time by updating this page of the Website, and your continued use of the Website following such an update will represent an agreement by you to be bound by the Terms as amended.
These Terms apply to all users of the Website. You agree to be bound by these Terms, which form a binding agreement between you and us. You confirm that you have the authority to act on behalf of any entity for whom you are accessing the Website.
If you don’t agree to these Terms, you must refrain from using the Website.
You must not:
If you open an account on this Website, you are responsible for:
Without limiting the above, you acknowledge and agree that the information provided on this Website is general information only, and does not constitute (and is not intended to constitute) medical or health advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare/veterinary professional who understands your/your animal's individual needs.
We reserve the right to change any information or functionality on the Website by updating the Website at any time without notice, including product descriptions and other Website Content. We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information on the Website, except as required by law.
The Website and and all materials on the Website (which may include text, graphics, logos, design, icons, images, sound and video recordings, pricing, downloads and software) (Website Content) contain intellectual property owned by us, including trademarks, copyrights, proprietary information and other intellectual property.
The trademarks, service marks, designs, and logos (the Trademarks) displayed on the site are the registered and unregistered Trademarks of the Company and its licensors.
You may access and view all or part of the Website for the sole purpose of viewing the Website Content to obtain information about us and/or our products and, if applicable, to purchase products via the Website.
The Website may contain links to other third-party websites that are not our responsibility. We have no control over the content of the linked websites and we are not responsible for it.
Inclusion of any linked third-party website on the Website does not imply our approval or endorsement of the linked website.
If, you send us any comment, feedback, submission, creative idea, suggestion, proposal, plan, or other material, by any means (Comment), you agree that we:
The Website and all Website Content is provided 'as is' and 'as available' for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied. However, this clause does not limit any warranties provided to you in the Product Purchase Terms (or under any applicable consumer law, such as the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993) in respect of products you have purchased via the Website.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
This clause 9 does not limit any remedies provided to you in the Product Purchase Terms (or under any applicable consumer law, such as the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993) in respect of products you have purchased via the Website.
You agree to indemnify us for any loss or liability arising out of your unauthorised use of this Website or Website Content.
Your personal information is processed by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You must comply with all applicable privacy laws in connection with your supply of any personal information to us via the Website.
These Terms and the provision of the Website provided hereunder will be governed by New Zealand law and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts in respect of any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with the Terms or the Website.
Any delay, neglect, or forbearance on our part to enforce any term or condition of these Terms against you shall not be deemed to be a waiver or in any way prejudice our rights under these Terms.
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, then to the extent, it shall be severed and deleted from these Terms and the remaining terms shall survive and continue to be binding and enforceable.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the access to and use of the Website and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings regarding such subject matter.
If you have any feedback or a complaint, or any written notice is required in accordance with these Terms, please contact us at hannah@wbvet.co.nz
We reserve the right (in our absolute discretion) to refuse to supply any medicine or product that we consider may constitute a health hazard or to supply what we consider to be excessive or unnecessary quantities, especially when a product is known to have abuse potential.
To order, visit the product page for the product you want to order, and click on the “Add to Cart” button. Once you are ready to purchase, click on Checkout.
We can process payments made by Visa, Mastercard., Apple Pay and Google Pay. Please note that processing fees may apply.
You will receive an e-mail once your order has shipped.
Shipping is a flat fee of $8.50 for urban New Zealand and $12 for rural New Zealand.
Delivery of Products is only available in New Zealand and only to a physical address. We cannot deliver to Post Office boxes.
All orders will be sent via New Zealand Couriers.
Our delivery timeframe of 1-2 working days for urban delivery and 1-3 working days for rural delivery are from the date that the order has been picked up by the courier, not from the time the order was placed. Once the order has left our premises, we have no control over the delivery time and will not be responsible for any delays in delivery.
If for any reason we do not have a product in-stock you will be contacted as soon as possible to advise you of any delay in delivering the product.
If you feel you need assistance with your product or just need a bit of advice, there are plenty of ways we can help. You can call us on 075442604 or email us at [theteam@wbvet.co.nz]
To be eligible for a return or exchange, the purchase must have been made within the last 30 days, the product unopened and in original condition and the product is eligible for return.
You will need to contact us by phone on 075442604 or by email at [theteam@wbvet.co.nz]
You cannot return products that state they are non-returnable on the website unless it has been damaged during the delivery or the wrong product has been delivered.
If you have changed your mind about a product, you may be eligible for an exchange or refund. However, return of your product to us is at your own cost. Please contact us to discuss your options.
If you would like to exchange your item, please get in contact with us and we will confirm if the alternative item is available or not. If you have ordered the wrong product, contact us and we will see what we can do.
Some products will state that they cannot be returned, please be aware of these items.
If you suspect your product has been damaged during delivery, please do not throw away the parcel or cover in which the product came as. Do not sign for the parcel from the courier company. Please contact us by phone or email within 48 hours of the goods arriving and we will organise the return of the product for inspection and will endeavour to send you a replacement as soon as possible.
You must return a damaged or defective to us within 10 days.
You must notify us of any lost or incomplete deliveries within 10 days so that we can inspect the products or lay claim against the carrier. Failure to do so will result in the claim being declined.
Subject to our obligations under applicable consumer law, we reserve the right to decide in whether we will accept the return of any products for credit, repair, or replacement. We will not accept return of any product that has been tampered with, where the damage has resulted from misuse or incorrect storage by the Customer or where the product is expressly sold on a no-returns basis. Where returned product is not accepted, ir will be returned to you at your own cost. Receipt by us of returned products does not constitute acceptance for any purposes.
We will meet our obligations under all relevant consumer protection laws (including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993) and any product which is faulty, damaged, or expired can be returned at any time for a full refund, including the cost of shipping.
Where a product is eligible for a refund, we will endeavour to refund you within 7 working days.