Thank you for visiting the Alensa web site.
Alensa is a part of the Alensa network, providing original, high-quality contact
lenses and related products across Europe. This page contains all guidelines,
conditions and terms to which you, the consumer, buyer and user of the Alensa
web shop, agree to when using our website and when making a purchase here.
Upon confirming a purchase on Alensa you will see a tick box signifying that you
have read, understood these terms and conditions and that you consequently agree
to them. More information or further explanation can be found on various
informative pages on Alensa. We reserve the right to refer to further
information included on these pages and assume that the customer has read and
understood them.
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Introductory Provisions
The
terms and conditions below are applicable to shopping in the Alensa
e-shop.
The terms and conditions define and
specify the contractual relationship between the Buyer and the Seller. All
contractual relations are governed by the laws of the Czech Republic. If the
contractual party is a consumer, all relationships that are not regulated hereby
are governed by the Czech Civil Code (Act No. 40/1964 Coll.) and the Consumer
Protection Act (Act No. 634/1992 Coll.). If the party entering into the contract
is a business, all relationships that are not defined herein are subject to the
Czech Commercial Code (Act No. 513/1991 Coll.), all as amended.
The seller reserves the right to cancel orders for
more than 10 pieces and refund the buyer.
Pursuant to the Electronic Records of Sales Act in
Czech Republic, the seller is obligated to issue a receipt to the buyer. At the
same time, the seller is obligated to file received revenues with the tax
administrator online; in the case of a technical failure, no later than within
48 hours.
Registration and Operations of Alensa
All products and services are supplied by the main operator of
the Alensa network. Our logistics centres are based in the Czech Republic. Our
site Alensa is operated by Alensa s.r.o., registered at the following address:
Alensa s.r.o.
Českomoravská 2408/1a
190 00 Praha 9
CZ VAT number: CZ27179681
The Alensa trademark, all
content on the website, all promotional material published by the Alensa brand
are intellectual property of the main operator of the Alensa network and
protected by copyright laws.
Use of Our Website and Our
Promotions
Customers are free to use our website either
as guests or as registered users. The customer is required to use our site
responsibly and correctly, abiding by our terms and conditions. In case of
misuse, Alensa has the right temporarily or permanently ban the user from using
our website and services.
Correct use of our website
Alensa allows users to use our website only for lawful
purposes:
- Local, national, and international law must not be
broken
- Harm, fraud, unauthorised advertising in any form are
prohibited
- Sexually explicit content or content that is hateful,
offensive, violent, discriminating, harassing, etc. is prohibited
- Use
under a false identity is not allowed
Users are free to make comments on our website. However,
comments must not be intended to harm our reputation or the reputation of
others, nor may they be intended to mislead or harass other users. Please also
note that comments are not meant for advertising or misuse of promotions such as
sharing, for example, dealer codes. Comments containing advertisements will be
removed and blocked.
Discount regulations
Our referral program (dealer
discount system) is no longer applicable because it has been terminated on
31.12.2018. Any credit gained in accordance with the program conditions will
last until it has been spent.
In order to prevent misuse only one
promotional code can be activated at any given time. Codes cannot be stacked. To
check which code you have currently activated or to replace an active code by
another promotional code, simply proceed to the "Promotional Code" field in your
shopping basket.
Already discounted items are not eligible for further
discounts. A discounted product can be identified via a strike-through or
cross-out price, replaced by a reduced price. It is not possible to apply promo
codes or additional discounts to these kinds of products.
Credit (bonus
money to be used for orders from our shop) will be added to your user account
and will be automatically deducted from your next order that meets the minimum
amount required. Credit cannot be converted into a money refund.
Criminal offences and technical misuse
Users are
strictly prohibited from introducing viruses or any other technologically
harmful software to our website and from making any form of digital attack on
our site or our servers. These forms of misuse are considered criminal offences
and will be reported to the authorities. In the case of such an offence, Alensa
will fully cooperate with the authorities and will provide them with all
information required for full prosecution under the law.
Alensa will not be held accountable in the event that our
website suffers damage from malicious software or digital attacks.
Purchase Agreement
The
purchase contract is deemed concluded when the Buyer confirms his order within
the order form which is available online. By placing an order with Alensa, the
Buyer acknowledges that he has read these terms and conditions and complies with
them. By completing a purchase and by ticking the box on your order that you
have read and understand our terms and conditions, you are verifying that you
are of legal age to enter into a binding contract and in possession of a valid
prescription for the lenses you are ordering. You hereby confirm that the
information you are providing is valid and exactly as prescribed by your
eye-care professional. You also confirm that your prescription is less than 12
months old, as required by Maltese law. You, the customer, give your consent to
our contacting your eye-care professional to verify your prescription
information, if necessary. You understand that it is your responsibility to
undergo regular eye examinations and maintain an up-to-date prescription. Alensa
is not responsible for any consequences as a result of deviation from your
prescription.
Proof of purchase & invoice notes
If the Buyer does not mention explicitly in the
field „Note for the Seller“ that he requires a printed proof of purchase and
a package leaflet, he agrees that they will be supplied in an electronic form
only. Invoices can be downloaded from the user's personal profile on Alensa in
the "My Orders" overview after an order has been dispatched. Additionally,
invoices can always be obtained by contacting
customer service. The Buyer has the possibility to distinguish the delivery
address from the invoicing address and attach a note if necessary in the order
form. These details are then automatically included in the tax document.
Alensa's address on any invoice will always be the
address of the our main operator. This cannot be changed to a local address.
Every invoice will be dated on the day the order is shipped and never on the day
the order was made. The date on the invoice cannot be altered by Alensa. It is
possible to include additional information on an invoice, such as date of birth
or the name of a child, for example. However, in order to include this kind of
information, the buyer is responsible for writing this in the field "Note for
the Seller" when making the order. Invoices will not be amended.
Alensa provides customers with one invoice for
every order. If the buyer requires more than one, or different invoices,
he/she will be required to make separate orders.
Payment
and Prices
The gift voucher (hereinafter referred to as "Voucher")
issued by the Seller is worth the amount stated on the voucher. The Voucher is
in electronic form in PDF format, which the Buyer will receive by email after
payment has been credited to the Seller's account. Each Voucher has a unique
code, is time limited and can only be redeemed in the alensa.com.mt e-shop. The
Voucher cannot be exchanged for money. An unused Voucher cannot be exchanged for
another or compensated in any other way. In the event of cancellation, claim or
withdrawal from the purchase contract of an order paid by Voucher, the amount
paid by the Voucher is refunded in the form of a credit to the customer account
of the Buyer who redeemed the Voucher.
Warning:
The voucher can only
be paid by cashless transaction.
The voucher cannot be paid by cash on
delivery or customer credit.
You can choose
from the following payments methods to complete your order:
- Credit Card: Mastercard, Visa, Discover or American Express
- PayPal
- Payment by gift voucher
Secure
payment
All payments will be executed in a
safe and secure manner. Your personal information will only be used to establish
the payment and will not be passed on to third parties.
Online
payment
If you choose to pay online by
credit or debit card, you will be redirected to our partner's secure web page,
where you can enter your details to execute the payment. All information you
enter here is safely encrypted. Please be aware that this secure payment link is
only active for a limited time. If the time has expired, you will need to access
your order through your personal account on our website and attempt payment
again. If you select PayPal as your method of payment, you will be directed to
PayPal's own secure payment page. In case Alensa needs to refund you, this will
be done automatically.
Payment by gift voucher
Payment by gift voucher is only possible
with a voucher purchased in the Alensa.com.mt e-shop. Each Voucher has a unique
code and is limited in time. When choosing to pay by Voucher, the Buyer must
enter the unique code from the Voucher in the "Discount Code" field in the
"Basket" section when placing the order. The Voucher can only be redeemed for a
one-time purchase, in its full amount. If the value of the purchase exceeds the
value of the Voucher, the Buyer will only pay the difference. Payment of the
balance is subject to the terms and conditions for the transaction, see Payment
Options. The Voucher can be used to pay for any goods or services offered by the
e-shop.
In the event of non-acceptance of a shipment paid by Voucher, the
shipment is returned to the Seller. The Seller will cancel the Buyer's order and
the purchase price will be refunded. In this case, the amount of the Voucher is
returned to the Buyer's customer account in the form of a credit. If the
purchase was paid for with a Voucher and funds (top-up), the Buyer can decide in
what form they want to return the top-up (to the Buyer's bank account or also as
a credit to the customer account).
Prices on Alensa
All prices for products and delivery displayed in
the online shop are inclusive of VAT. Any promotions and discounts are valid for
as long as they are mentioned on the Alensa website.
Alensa reserves the right to modify prices,
depending on the changing market, competition, demands of the producer, etc. We
strive to maintain the lowest prices on the Maltese market. Customers are free
to make a request to lower prices so long as all condition stated on the Lowest Price
guarantee page have been respected.
Problems with
Payment
- First, check with your bank
or PayPal account to see if the transaction has gone through and to address any
technical issues with your payment.
- If your payment was successful
but does not appear as paid in our system, please contact us at info@alensa.com.mt, and we
will validate your payment with our accounting department.
- If you
have issues with the payment page, try accessing your Alensa account from a
different browser or device.
Delivery
Costs and Notes
Notes:
- Delivery is FREE for orders over 70€
- The price of postage is
including VAT
- The price is final, no matter what the payment method,
and includes packing and shipping
- Shipping costs are NOT dependent on
overall size and weight of the order
- Shipments will only be dispatched
when payment is complete
Additional service: parcel insurance
For an additional fee, you have the option to insure your parcel. This
insurance covers packages in the event that they are lost or damaged in transit.
This means that as soon as we confirm that your parcel is lost or damaged in any
way, we will immediately dispatch a new parcel containing the same goods,
without the need to first initiate the lengthy claim protocol described below.
If your order contains special custom-made goods such as custom eyeglasses or
unique lens combinations, keep in mind that these will take additional time to
prepare.
Additional service: fast-track dispatch
For an
additional fee, we will make sure that your parcel is prepared and dispatched
with a higher priority than regular orders. Special custom-made orders such as
custom eyeglasses or unique lens combinations will also receive an increased
priority, but will still require additional time to prepare.
Free
delivery on Alensa
Alensa provides
free delivery for orders over €70, before any delivery costs
have been applied.
Alensa occasionally offers
free delivery promotions. Special offers and prices are valid as listed on the
Alensa website, in mailing campaigns or on social media at the moment of
purchase. The duration and conditions of each promotion will be clearly stated
at the time of the promotions. These must be respected in order for the
promotion to apply.
Shipment outside Malta
We do not ship to other countries through this
e-shop.
Shipment after payment
Alensa will only ship parcels after payment has been received. You can read more about this on our payment methods
page. Some specific contact lens parameters, due to their rarity, may not be
in stock at the moment of purchase. Alensa will reserve these lenses for the
customer and immediately order them directly from the producer. Payment is taken
at the time of order, not at the time of dispatch. Payment for out-of-stock
items must be taken immediately to confirm your reservation of these
items.
Adding products
Please
note that, considering the large volume of orders processed by our warehouse, we
cannot guarantee the possibility to merge or change finalised orders. If you
wish to merge more than one order, or add to or amend a completed order, please
contact our customer service immediately, and we will assess the possibility on
a case-by-case basis. This is only possible during customer service hours of
operation (8am-4pm). Your order is considered complete at the moment of payment.
If you wish to add something, you will need to make a new order, and additional,
standard delivery charges will apply.
Delivery
Times
| Delivery service |
Estimated delivery time |
| DHL |
1–2 business days from shipment date |
Notes:
- If your order was placed before noon it
will be shipped on the day you placed it
- If your
order was placed after 12 o’clock it will be shipped on the following
business day
- You will receive a track and trace number/link
allowing you to follow the shipment online
- Orders are not
dispatched on weekends
- Estimated delivery times
apply from the moment a parcel is shipped and not from the moment an order is
made
- The parcels of customer that have purchased 'fast-track
dispatch' will processed before regular orders
Tracking your
parcel
Because Alensa processes a large
number of orders every day, the customer is responsible for tracking his own
shipment. You will receive a track and trace number allowing you to follow
the shipment online. In case you have not received this code in the e-mail
confirming that your order has been dispatched, you must contact our customer
service. They will provide you with a tracking code upon
request.
Delivery times of non-stock goods
Some contact lenses with unique parameter
combinations might not be in stock. We will reserve these for you and order them
directly from the producer. This means they will have a longer estimated
delivery time. The dispatching of special contact lenses that are not stocked
frequently depends on the delivery conditions of our suppliers and can take up
to 2-4 weeks.
When choosing and ordering your
lenses, you will be shown an indication of the expected shipping date on the
product page. This may change once you have selected the parameters for your
contact lenses. The customer is responsible for monitoring this closely
during the process of ordering.
After you have selected your specific
parameters, you will be shown a new estimated shipping time for those
parameters, as shown above. Please note that the „in stock“ info
indicates the general availability of a product from our company. It does not
necessarily mean that your unique combination will be in stock. Please only
refer to the expected shipping date revealed next to the drop-down menus for
shipping information pertaining to your specific order. Any expected delay in
delivery will be reconfirmed upon continuing to the shopping basket page, and
again in the order confirmation e-mail. The customer will be made aware if only
part of his order is in stock at the time of order confirmation, and the order
will be sent only when all products are available. Alensa has the right to
adjust availability and estimated delivery times after the order has been
made.
Orders containing both in-stock and non-stock goods
After selecting the correct parameters for each of
your desired products and before finalizing and paying for the order, the
customer is required to pay very close attention to the estimated delivery time
for each individual product in his shopping basket.
By confirming and completing
payment for the order, the customer agrees that the entire order will be shipped
only after all products are in stock. The dispatching of stock products
before the dispatching of non-stock products is possible; however, it must be at
the express request of the customer to a customer service agent. If desired, the
customer must pay an extra delivery fee (equal to regular delivery costs) to
receive the stock goods before the non-stock goods.
Problems with Delivery
DHL Express requires a signature upon delivery. Please ensure someone
will be present at your delivery address during business hours Monday - Friday.
Deliveries are not made on weekends.
We are
not responsible for any delay in delivery caused by our logistical partners or
situations beyond our control such as weather, holidays, etc. Please bear in
mind we are providing an estimated delivery date suggested by our delivery
partners. In rare situations, some parcels can arrive outside of the suggested
timeframe. To ensure the smoothest possible delivery, please provide your
complete address information (street name, house number, postal code and city)
and a telephone number so our logistics partners can reach you, if necessary.
Once your order has been shipped, you will receive a track and trace number
where you can follow your shipment online. Do not hesitate to contact us if you
notice any problems in the track and trace. Our customer service representatives
will handle your questions promptly and efficiently.
If a parcel cannot be delivered for any reason, it
may be held in a local post office or logistics centre for redelivery or
collection. If unclaimed, the parcel may be returned to us or destroyed.
Therefore, it is the buyer's responsibility to ensure the parcel will be
received at the given address and to communicate with the delivery company
directly with any inquiries once the parcel is in transit or stored. Destroyed
parcels will not be replaced or refunded.
Claim protocol
Should a parcel be determined to be lost, missing,
or delivered incorrectly, we will initiate a claim with our delivery partner(s)
on your behalf. In order to initiate the claim, two confirmations are necessary:
1.) a signed affidavit from the customer stating that the parcel was not
received, sent to us within 20 days following the alleged delivery; 2.)
verification from the delivery company that the parcel has been
mishandled.
Once the claim is in progress, we
will quickly issue you a refund or send a new order, as you prefer. We will
not process refunds or send new parcels while a current parcel is in transit and
until it is officially declared lost by the courier. However, if you have
purchased our parcel insurance, we will be able to immediately dispatch a
new parcel and you will not have to wait until your claim has been processed.
Damaged packaging
Contact lenses
and accessories are delivered in a sturdy container of sufficient size to ensure
they are delivered undamaged and in good condition. However, if the box is
damaged upon delivery, DO NOT ACCEPT the package from the courier, and specify
the reason in the delivery protocol, such as „substantial damage to the
box,“ „liquid leak“ etc. Please contact us immediately so we can quickly
respond to the problem and provide you with a new delivery.
Warranty and Returns
If
the purchased item, its packaging, or instructions for use attached to it state
an expiration date in accordance with special legal regulations, the warranty
period shall end on the expiration date. We usually supply contact lenses with
an expiration date longer than 24 months. The use-by date is printed on every
product and its packaging. If you have any questions about these use-by dates,
please contact our customer service help desk at info@alensa.com.mt.
Returns must fulfill all of the following conditions:
- You are only able to return products
purchased from this web shop
- Lens boxes and the original packing must
be unopened, sealed, undamaged and in re-sellable condition*
- The
complete goods must be returned without any missing components
- The
return of glasses and sunglasses is specified below
- Customer service
must always be contacted before returning goods
- Products returned during
the statutory cancellation period (within 14 days of receipt) will be fully
refunded (as stated later in these terms and conditions)
- Returns of
unopened goods made after the legal 14-day withdrawal period has ended, will be
assessed depending on the warranty and expiration date of the products (as
stated before, the product needs to be re-sellable). However, the products must
be returned to Alensa.com.mt no longer than 365 days from the original purchase
date
- If Alensa has made an error and sent the wrong products, you are
required to report this to customer service within 30 days of receipt of the
goods
*in compliance with EU health and safety
regulationsThe return policy applies to:
- Returns made within the statutory
cancellation period (14 days)
- Returns of unopened, unused, undamaged
goods within warranty
- Wrongly delivered products (to be reported within
30 days of receipt)
- TopVue money back
guarantee (only possible within 60 days of receipt)
- Products to be
sent for a quality check
The customer is required to follow all
guidelines stated on the
return policy page when
returning a product. Make sure you receive a track and trace receipt for this
return and/or a proof of returning the parcel! Our customer service department
will ask you about this if you might suspect that something went wrong with your
return.
The return of sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses:
Our glasses and sunglasses come with a warranty of two years in case of
breakage. Otherwise, if you wish to return glasses or sunglasses, this can only
be done within the legal 14-day withdrawal period. The goods must not be used or
damaged. The original packaging must not be destroyed. If you would like to
return or exchange sunglasses or frames, we require that you return the complete
product, including the case, the outer box, everything inside the box, any
cleaning cloths, and any identifying stickers or tags. In other words, the
product needs to be in exactly the same condition as it was upon receipt. The
product is considered incomplete without any of these items. In case of any
missing or damaged items, a return or exchange will not be possible. Thank you
for your understanding and compliance.
Sunglasses, frames and eyeglasses
are delivered in optimal condition and have been thoroughly checked for quality
before dispatch. In the rare case that one of these should arrive damaged or
suffers from immediate defects, contact the customer service and we will review
the case in order to help you. However, complaints about damage caused by
improper use, incorrect care, or normal wear and frequent use, are not eligible
for compensation. Additional discounts or compensation cannot be given for
damage caused by the customer themselves.
Prescription lenses are
manufactured based on specific individual requirements and are, therefore, not
eligible for returns. Only the frames qualify for a possible refund. This
condition applies from the moment glasses have been paid for, regardless
of shipping status.
The Buyer also acknowledges that in the case of the
purchase of a separate eyeglass frame, the Seller shall not be liable for damage
to the frame caused by unprofessional grinding of the lenses by a third
party.
Every return must follow this procedure:
Alensa is not responsible for returns that have
not followed the procedure stated here. First, please contact our
customer service via the contact form on the website or via mail to explain the
reason for returning as well as provide any additional information needed (order
number, complete description of the items, etc.) Our staff will review your
request to ensure that it meets all criteria and will advise you on how to
proceed.
Our customer service representatives
strive to reply within 1–2 business days. When your return has been approved,
you will receive instructions on how to return your order. If the return is due
to the eshop's error, your postage will be refunded as soon as we have
confirmation of your return.
The return procedure follows 4 steps:
- 1. Validate your return by contacting customer service
- 2.
Our customer service will provide you with return instructions
- 3.
Securely pack your parcel and follow these instructions
- 4. Ship your
parcel back to us
Please, send
unopened and undamaged packages of contact lenses (or lens solutions) by post in
a sturdy box, not an envelope, to ensure they will not be damaged during
transit. Include a proof of purchase from Alensa. If you have paid online, the refund will be issued
automatically to your PayPal account, or the card from which the payment was
made.
Price of returns
The customer
bears responsibility for the shipping costs associated with returning the
product(s). Alensa does not provide a prepaid option for returns of products
ordered incorrectly or no longer needed. However, if Alensa is deemed to be at
fault as the seller, any costs for returning will be covered.
Processing
time for returns
Alensa will confirm that we
have received your returned items and update you on the status of your new
order. We strive to verify all returns within 30 days. Please feel free to
contact our customer service if you feel there is any delay.
Please note that the return procedure will take
slightly longer when returning sunglasses in their original and
undamaged packaging. This is due to the fact that the authenticity and condition
of returned sunglasses must first be thoroughly investigated and verified by our
main stock department.
The buyer agrees to
respect the processing time needed for each return.
Complaints about Goods and Services
Alensa will not accept complaints in cases where the
product has already been discarded and cannot be investigated. Please refrain
from disposing of suspected faulty products and provide photographic evidence of
any visible fault or damage. In case of complaint, the buyer must first notify
our customer service department, at which point they will be advised how to
proceed. If a product needs to be returned, the customer should follow the
procedure stated on our exchange and return policy
page.
Complaints about TopVue products are
usually handled according to the terms of our TopVue money back
guarantee as long as all conditions have been met.
Alensa is an online seller dealing in contact
lenses and related products, not an optician or professional medical entity.
This means that it is legally not possible for us to supply trial lenses or
replace individual lenses. Alensa is only able to deal with complete packages.
Claiming an order paid for with a gift voucher
In the event of a
claim for an order paid for by a Voucher, the amount paid by the Voucher is
refunded in the form of a credit to the customer account of the Buyer who
applied the Voucher. If the purchase was paid for with a Voucher and funds
(additional payment), the Buyer can decide how they want to return the
additional payment (to the Buyer's bank account or also in the form of a credit
to the customer account).
Suspected faulty lenses or complaints about
quality
If you have any complaints about
the quality of your lenses (redness, blurred vision, uncomfortable feeling,
dryness), we can send the lenses to the manufacturer who will then execute a
thorough quality check of the lenses in question. Please note that this process
can take up to a month, including shipping time, as we wait on the final result
from the producer. Some lenses may need to be sent abroad for analysis, which
can also impact length of this process. When a manufacturing error is
recognized, we will send you new lenses with the same parameter combination for
free. If, however, it is determined there is no manufacturing error, we
cannot refund you for the lenses or send a new pair.
If you wish to return a damaged or faulty product,
please pack it in a stiff box and send it by registered post. This is to prevent
damage during transport. Lenses that have been further damaged in transit will
not be accepted, refunded, nor replaced. In order for the producer to perform
a complete check, you will need to send the lenses and ALL packaging, including
original box and any remaining, unopened blisters printed with the products' LOT
number. If you wish to return any contact lens that has been unpacked (or
used), it should be prevented from drying out during transport. Place the lens
in a case with solution and close it firmly. As each return case is unique, we
advise that you to contact our customer service help desk beforehand to
stipulate the exact details of the return (how many lenses will be returned, was
the package opened or unopened, will the box be included in the return,
communication of the LOT number, ...) at info@alensa.com.mt. The
item(s) you wish to return should be accompanied by a letter describing the
product’s fault and the expected result (a refund by the producer or
replacement lenses).
Please be aware when making a claim regarding
possible faulty lenses, that you will be asked to provide a valid
prescription. Although there is no need to present your prescription
when purchasing lenses online, you must always be in possession of a valid
prescription no older than one year old. When a quality check is performed, this
prescription is required to verify whether the dioptres of the lenses you've
purchased match your actual prescription or not.
If a defect appears
within six months of receipt and it has been clearly identified as being a
genuine defect, the goods shall be deemed to have been defective upon receipt.
The buyer is entitled to exercise the right to claim a defect within 24 months
of receipt.
Dissatisfaction due to having received wrong parameters
Always contact the customer service immediately
if you see you have received the wrong parameters, preferably before opening any
of your boxes. In case we have sent you the wrong parameters, due to an error of
our own, you will be refunded or sent new lenses at no additional cost. However,
in case you, the customer, have made a mistake during the ordering process, and
the lenses you have ordered don't match the prescribed parameters from your
optometrist, Alensa can only replace or refund them if they are unopened and
haven't been used. You are required to be in possession of an official
prescription no older than 1 year old. Please pay close attention while ordering
as to not input the wrong values. In case of dispute, Alensa has the right to
ask for your prescription and verify it with your actual order.
Complaints about having received the wrong product can only be made
within 30 days after the delivery date of that product. Complaints made
later than 30 days after having received the product will no longer be accepted.
We recommend you to therefore always check your product immediately upon receipt
and contact us as soon as possible if a mistake has been made.
Dissatisfaction with a new brand of lenses
Switching to a new brand of contact lenses, even if
recommended by a specialist, carries a risk that this new brand may not fit the
wearer. The seller is not liable for any medical complications or discomfort
that can result from wearing an unprescribed brand of lenses. Always consult
with your ophthalmologist or optician before attempting new lenses. Each user
can have a different experience with the same type of lenses. Alensa does not
take responsibility for any problems experienced with lenses bought without
consulting an optician or doctor beforehand. Customers are always expected to be
in possession of a valid prescription and to purchase only the lenses that have
been prescribed by their eye-care professional, without deviation. This also
applies to lens solutions, eye drops and sprays.
We only exchange or refund contact lenses or
other products if the packaging is unopened and undamaged.
Dissatisfaction with the effect of coloured lenses
The ultimate effect of wearing coloured lenses is
very subjective and may vary according to numerous conditions and influences.
First, the effect will be influenced by the pigmentation of your eyes. Second,
it can be influenced by external factors, such as light conditions, make-up and
clothing choices. Furthermore, the type of coloured lenses (enhancing or opaque)
may produce a different result on the coverage of your natural eye colour.
Because it is impossible to predict the result for each individual, we do not
provide refunds on coloured lenses on the basis of dissatisfaction with
appearance. The customer agrees, upon purchase, that coloured lenses are
non-refundable, unless a manufacturing error or defect is recognised by the
manufacturer.
Complaints about sunglasses, frames and
eyeglasses
Sunglasses, frames and eyeglasses are delivered in optimal
condition and have been thoroughly checked for quality before dispatch. In the
rare case that one of these should arrive damaged or suffers from immediate
defects, contact the customer service and we will review the case in order to
help you. It is not possible for us to accept complaints about glasses if they
have not been properly used according to the user instructions, or if they have
been damaged due to incorrect care for the glasses (e.g. by cleaning the glasses
with a cloth that is not specially designed for cleaning eyeglasses, etc.).
Additionally, damage to the glasses due to exposure to extreme temperatures
(e.g. sauna, heated car, etc.) or aggressive/abrasive substances (hair products,
sea water, etc.) is not eligible for complaints. The warranty on glasses also
does not cover defects caused by normal wear and frequent use. Additional
discounts or compensation cannot be given for damage caused by the customer
themselves.
However, if you think the quality of your eyeglass lenses is
lacking or your lenses are defective in any way, we can have them sent for a
quality-check. If a defect is discovered or they are deemed to be of poor
quality, we will, of course, replace or refund the lenses.
For quality
claims regarding single vision prescription lenses, contact our customer
service first and make sure to include a valid prescription - no older
than 1 year old. When a quality check is performed, this prescription is
required to verify whether the dioptres of the lenses you've purchased match
your actual prescription or not. You will be asked to return your goods in their
entirety (the frame, the eyeglass lenses, the included accessories, any labels
of leaflets, etc…). Do not remove the lenses from the frame!
For quality
claims regarding multifocal / progressive lenses, contact our customer
service first and make sure to include a valid prescription - no older than 1
year old. Also include a frontal photo that depicts you wearing the
glasses (to be used for better centering) and a photo from the side that
depicts you wearing the glasses (to be used to determine the angle of the
frame). You will also be asked to return your goods in their entirety (the
frame, the eyeglass lenses, the included accessories, any labels of leaflets,
the little blue paper bags in which you received the demo lenses, the blue card,
etc…). Do not remove the lenses from the frame!
Returns that have
been tampered with and/or have missing components cannot be accepted. Always
contact our customer service before returning glasses!
Complaints
about our website and its content
Alensa
reserves the right to alter the content of our website at any given time. We aim
to provide our customers with up-to-date information, but cannot be held
accountable for temporarily misrepresented info or mistakes. This also applies
to technical problems caused by malicious attacks or software (viruses, hackers,
etc.). If you find any issues with our website or its content, please notify our
customer service so that we can rectify these issues.
Comments made by customers on our website do not
represent the views, opinions, or positions of Alensa and must be considered
subjective. Such comments must not be interpreted as guidelines or advice in any
way. Alensa will attempt to edit, correct, or address any potentially misleading
or incorrect information. Problematic or abusive users will be dealt with.
Photos on the website are meant to illustrate a
real version of the products on offer but are not photos of the exact product
the customer will receive. Product photos that display item numbers, expiration
dates, etc. will, when ordered, have different numbers unique to your version of
the product. Some of our products are also produced in several facilities across
different locations, all owned by the same original producer. A product photo
may show location differences from the product you received. These kinds of
location-dependant/time-dependant/unique identification differences in no way
mean that the product you've received is somehow not what it should be. Claims
based on these kinds of logical, self-evident print differences between website
photos and received products will not be accepted.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The consumer has the right to demand Alternative
Dispute Resolution if they are not satisfied with the result of a complaint or
if they believe that the seller violated their consumer rights. They can contact
the seller by email on info@alensa.com.mt. If the
seller refuses to conduct the correction or does not reply to the query within a
30-day period, the consumer has the right to submit a complaint to an
Alternative Dispute Resolution entity (ADR entity), legally bound by Maltese and
European Union law (S.I. no. 343 of 2015). The complaint can be submitted as
detailed in Maltese and European Union law (S.I. no. 343 of 2015).
The consumer can also submit a complaint online via
the European Online Dispute Resolution platform (ODR platform) - https://ec.europa.eu/…in/index.cfm?…
The definition of ‘consumer’ for the
purposes of Alternative Dispute Resolution covers natural persons who are acting
outside their trade, business, craft or profession. However, if the contract is
concluded for purposes partly within and partly outside the person’s trade
(dual purpose contracts) and the trade purpose is so limited as not to be
predominant in the overall context of the supply, that person should also be
considered as a consumer. Alternative Dispute Resolution shall apply to
procedures for the out-of-court resolution of disputes concerning contractual
obligations stemming from sales contracts or service contracts between a trader
and a consumer. Alternative Dispute Resolution shall apply to long-distance
purchase contracts only. Alternative Dispute Resolution shall not apply to
disputes where the value of the claim does not exceed €20. The ADR entity can
apply a nominal fee to the consumer for filing the complaint which cannot exceed
€5 including VAT.
Withdrawal from the Contract
Under EU law, everyone has the right to withdraw
from a contract within 14 days of receipt of the goods. In the event of
withdrawal from the contract, the Buyer must observe the following conditions:
Returned goods must be complete
The
goods must not be used or damaged. The original packing must not be opened. If
the consumer opens the original packing, then the product can no longer be used
for hygiene and safety reasons. Such a product is no longer re-sellable and
cannot be returned. This excludes sunglasses and glasses frames. If you would
like to return or exchange sunglasses or glasses frames within 14 days from your
date of receipt of the goods, we require that you return the complete product,
including glasses case, outer box, inserts, cleaning cloths, and any identifying
stickers or tags. The product is considered incomplete without all of these
items, and as such, and a return or exchange will not be made. Thank you for
your understanding and compliance.
Required documentation
Please enclose the proof of purchase issued by
Alensa, its copy or your order number. Don't forget to include your bank account
number, if necessary.
Goods must be returned in the original
condition
Please send the returned goods in
a stiff, cardboard box rather than an envelope (even if it is an anti-shock
envelope). If the shipment suffers damage during transport, we are not obliged
to accept it. In the event of withdrawal from the contract, if the Buyer
observes the conditions above, he will receive a full refund including the
original shipping costs. The Buyer shall bear only the costs incurred in
returning the goods. The refund will be credited to the customer's account
within 2–10 days of receipt of the returned goods in a resellable condition.
Price and procedure for returns
If
all necessary conditions have been met, the buyer will be issued a full refund.
All returns must be processed in accordance with the information and conditions
stated on our exchange
and return policy page.
In the event of withdrawal from the purchase
contract of an order paid for by a Voucher, the amount paid by the Voucher is
returned in the form of a credit to the customer account of the Buyer who used
the Voucher.
If the purchase was paid for with a Voucher and funds
(top-up), the Buyer can decide in what form they want to return the top-up (to
the Buyer's bank account or also in the form of a credit to the customer
account).
Privacy Policy
The protection and processing of personal data is
governed by the following privacy policy.
