Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions set forth below are a legal agreement between you (the Client) and AJR Computing and its associated companies. These terms and conditions shall apply to all goods and services supplied to the Client by AJR Computing
By accessing these terms and conditions, browsing this website, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood and agree with the terms and conditions stated including exclusions and disclaimers in respect of liability and loss arising from the supply of goods and services to you the Client.
AJR Computing is a division of AJR Solutions Group
These terms and conditions do not affect the Clients statutory rights.
Commission Agreement
By commissioning AJR Computing, you are entering into a contract with us. The following terms and conditions set forth are our obligations to you and what you are agreeing to.
Terms and Terminology
In these terms and conditions, references such as “our”, “we”, “us” and “their” refers to AJR Computing.
The use of headings in these terms and conditions is for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of the terms and conditions under the headings.
Authorization
By commissioning AJR Computing, the Client authorities the inspection and evaluation of the equipment to determine the nature of the repairs required and provide an estimate of repair cost and the time scale involved. The evaluation is free of cost to the Client and no work beyond the evaluation will be charged without explicit Client approval.
AJR Computing when commissioned to carry out repairs also have the necessary permission from the Client to replace components with new or used devices of a similar or better design and capability.
The Client also authorities AJR Computing, its employees and agents to receive and transport equipment to and from the Clients premises to the offices of AJR Computing.
Repair Order Process
To process your equipment repair request we require the following information as a minimum:
Name
Address
Landline contact number
Mobile contact number
Email address
Computer passwords etc.
We will never use your details for any marketing purposes or pass your details to any third party. Your details will only remain on our books and in our clients invoicing system.
Client Legal Rights
The Client is the legal owner of the computer equipment handed over to AJR Computing for repairs. It is also acknowledged that all data stored on the computer equipment is the Clients property and responsibility and AJR Computing is not permitted to access this data without the explicit permission of the Client.
Payment
Payment is due in full upon completion of a successful repair, prior to the release of the equipment whether shipped to the Clients address, dropped off at the clients location or picked up from AJR Computing place of business unless by special previous arrangement.
If credit terms are approved, payment in full must be made within 14 days from the date of the invoice. Beyond the 14 days, we have the right to add an additional 5% penalty of the total invoice for each week of non-payment.
Overdue payments may place the Client on credit hold. This means no further services, repairs or equipment will be supplied or made available to the Client until all previous payments are paid in full. AJR Computing may at its discretion withdraw credit facilities at any time if the Client is found to be in breach of these terms and conditions.
We will accept payment by cash and all major credit and debit cards. We, unfortunately, cannot accept payment by cheque.
Refunds can be by cheque or refunded to the pay-pal account the payment was made from used when paying for the service or repair.
In circumstances when goods are supplied, you will only own these goods when payment in full is received.
Computer parts, hardware, and software that need to be specially ordered must be paid for in advance. AJR is willing to order the parts in stock if we have your computer or laptop or hardware device on our service desk awaiting repair.
Estimate for Repairs
Upon initial inspection of the equipment, an estimate will be provided for the necessary repairs. All quotes and any subsequent charges are subject to VAT at the current rate and in sterling.
For work estimates above £200 a non-refundable deposit of 50% for goods and services will be required prior to the commencement of the works.
The acceptance of an estimate or quotation for a service or repairs and instruction to proceed by the Client either verbally by telephone or in person, or in writing (including email) shall be deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Deposits
A 50% deposit is required for all custom built machines, large part orders, IT Setups or professional design work. If at any time after paying your deposit, you decide to cancel your order or design booking your deposits are none refundable.
Availability of Goods and Services
Goods and services are subject to availability. If for whatever reason we are unable to supply any goods or services we will not be held liable for any compensation or damages as a result of the non performance.
Booking a Service
You can book a service by either calling to our premises or requesting a repair service via our website.
Home or Business Call Out Requests
If you require a home or business call out you only pay for our engineers time onsite or a flat repair rate dependent on the services been supplied or agreed, AJR Computing does not charge call out fees. Home or business call outs are subject to availability of suitable engineers and allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Online requests will be confirmed by either telephone or by email.
If a home or business call out is booked and access is not gained at the agreed allocated time the Client will be subject to a charge equivalent to 1 hour our standard hourly rate.
In the event when we cannot make the appointment at the agreed time due to factors beyond our control you will be contacted in advance advising you of the situation and re-schedule an appointment as soon as reasonably possible at a mutually convenient time. If you wish, you have the right to cancel your service or repair request.
Cancellation of a Call Out Service Request
You may cancel an agreed home or business call out at any time up to 2 hours prior to the agreed appointment time.
Cancellations made in sufficient time will be entitled to a full refund of any funds paid in advance.
If you cancel or change an appointment within 2 hours prior to the agreed time, the Client will be subject to a charge equivalent to 1 hour our standard hourly rate.
Service or repair cancellations can be communicated by any of the following:
Email
Text message
Telephone
If no one was available when an engineer calls to the Client’s premises, a note will be left confirming the call out. A new appointment can be re-scheduled however, the Client will be subject to a charge equivalent to 1 hour our standard hourly rate in addition to the costs of the service or repairs.
Delivery of Goods and Services
At the time of the order, we will endeavor to confirm a time scale for the service or repairs. There may be instances when the delivery of the service cannot be achieved due to circumstances beyond our control. All delivery times indicated should be considered approximate and we will not be held liable for compensation, damages due to a late or non-delivery.
If equipment is delivered back to the Client in a damaged or faulty state you must inform us within 24 hours of the fault. We will arrange collection and repairs at our cost. If you fail to inform us within 24 hours, we shall have no liability for the goods damaged on delivery. This does not however affect your statutory rights.
Our Collection Policy
Any equipment left with AJR Computing and unclaimed for 30 days, will be disposed off to recover our costs incurred while carrying out a service or repair. After this period, AJR Computing shall have no liability to the Client or any third party.
Non Compatibility Software
The Client understands and accepts that some software applications may no longer work correctly after a repair has taken place. This may be due to the installation of the latest hardware or software. It is therefore the Client’s responsibility to reinstall or reconfigure these applications.
Software Installed On Client Request
AJR Computing will not be held responsible for any issues caused by 3rd party software we have installed on any computer or laptop system at the customers request. For instance a client may ask us to install certain programs on their systems after a repair, or clean install of their operating system. This also applies to new custom built computers the client may give us a list of programs and applications they would like installing. By all means, we can install any requested software either open source / free to use or premium paid for software but AJR Computing will not be held responsible for any damage they may cause to your system.
Backing Up Data
AJR Computing will make every possible effort to preserve the Client’s data and files we always take full image backups before any major system work is carried out, however it should be noted that there are NO GUARANTEES whatsoever that the Clients data and files will remain intact after the repairs.
IT IS THEREFORE THE CLIENT’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL THE DATA AND INFORMATION STORED ON THE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT REQUIRING REPAIRS IS APPROPRIATELY BACKED UP TO OTHER STORAGE DEVICES PRIOR TO HANDING OVER FOR REPAIRS.
Charges will be incurred if AJR Computing has to perform a lengthy backup procedure to protect the Clients own data in order to complete the repairs.
We cannot be held responsible for the following during the repairs:
- Loss or corruption of data, files, information or records;
- Any loss of business goodwill
- Any losses attributed to the interruption to business activity while equipment is out of service for repairs
- Failure by the Client to follow our reasonable recommendations, instructions and advice to back up data
- Any losses you may suffer arising from failure to use anti-virus software
- Any loss considered to be unforeseeable
- Damage resulting from viruses or other malicious software that may have been transmitted during servicing or repairs and therefore escaped detection
AJR Computing will not be liable for any damage caused to other equipment by parts supplied following any repair.
Confidentiality of Data Stored on Computer Equipment
AJR Computing, its Employees and Agents agrees not to disclose to a third party any information or data files stored on or recovered from the Client’s equipment during the service or repair.
Limited Liability
Whilst AJR Computing shall make every effort to preserve the integrity of equipment left for repair, the Client agrees not to hold AJR Computing liable for any accidental damage to the said equipment including but not limited to – casing cracks, scratches, deformations, theft of the equipment etc.
Additionally AJR Computing cannot be held liable for any loss of data, loss of revenue or profits, or any incidental, contingent, or consequential damages, howsoever caused either prior, during a service or upon completion of a service.
AJR Computing liability of any kind with respect to services undertaken, including any negligence on its part, shall be limited to the contract price for the services provided.
Furthermore, should AJR Computing, its employees or agents offer any advice or recommendations to a Client as to the use of computer equipment, storage, use of software applications confirmed by whatever means is used entirely at the Clients own risk and accordingly AJR Computing shall not be held liable for any such losses associated with such advice or recommendations.
Warranties
AJR Computing provides a 14 day labour guarantee (warranty on labour only repairs) carried out on computer equipment requested by the Client. AJR Computing makes no warranty for data or computer files either expressed or implied. AJR Computing disclaims any data warranty of any kind. If the same problem re-occurs within 14 days of the original repair, AJR Computing will undertake the repair again without charge. However, charges will be incurred should additional parts be required. This warranty excludes faults caused by viruses or software issues.
All computer parts supplied by AJR Computing are new and come with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of the repair. In some instances, we may offer second hand or used parts at a reduced cost. The Client will be consulted if they are willing to accept second hand or used parts prior to fitting. No warranty will be provided with second hand or used parts.
Any warranty offered will become invalid if the manufacturers marked label is removed or tampered with in any way from the parts installed during a repair.
Parts are only covered under warranty that fail due to manufacturing defects for the said parts and confirmed by the component manufacturer. Should the part fail because of mishandling of the computer equipment or inadequate subsequent servicing or failure from “fair wear and tear” the warranty becomes invalid.
Damage to a computer system or its components supplied by AJR Computing under a repair contract caused by a power surge or spikes, including but not limited to mains power and telecom’s connections or other unspecified sources e.g. voltage fluctuation, amperage fluctuation, water ingress are not covered under the warranty.
Furthermore, the warranty does not cover for any loss or damage due to negligence, mishandling, accidents, theft, water flooding, war outbreak, electrical storms, fire outbreak, earthquakes, or any other act of God.
Manufacturers Warranties
During the performance of our services, we may affect a manufacturer’s warranty validity. It is the Clients responsibility to determine the consequences of our services on any manufacturer’s warranty and take the appropriate action necessary.
No Fix No Fee Policy
AJR Computing “No Fix – No Fee” policy means that if an Engineer cannot fix the problem with the equipment or does not possess the necessary technical skills, knowledge or ability to resolve the problem or effect the repair, then in this instance there is a “No Charge” for the services provided to the Client. It is at our Engineers discretion whether or not a repair is possible.
It is agreed however that we must be given sufficient time and access to the equipment to diagnose the problems.
However, if the Engineer is able to resolve the problem but is prevented from doing so by the Client instructing the Engineer not to proceed with the service or repair, then in this instance, the Client will be charged for the time spent up until that point (a minimum of 2 hours at the standard hourly rate).
Additionally, if the Engineer is able to resolve the problem but prevented from doing so because the Clients does not possess the required accessories, the CD for third party software or software Product Key, then in this instance the Client will be charged for the time spent up until that point (a minimum of 2 hours at the standard hourly rate).
Furthermore, if the Engineer provides a clear and precise diagnosis of a failed component within the equipment, however the Client decides not to proceed with the repair or replacement of the said component, then the Client will be charged for the time spent up until that point (a minimum of 2 hours at the standard hourly rate).
This policy does not apply to work performed to recover data, solve computer virus, malware or spyware issues or in cases in which the equipment was water damaged or affected by a lightning strike.
Remote Support / Software Installation / Troubleshooting
Most software installs or software troubleshooting are done remotely as this saves AJR Computing and the customer time and money, a remote session is charged at £25 payable before the session starts via pay-pal on our website, if the machine in question can’t be repaired remotely, We will collect the machine free of charge for further diagnostics in our workshop, the £25 remote charge will be wavered off the final repair fee.
AJR Cloud Tech
AJR Cloud Tech is offered on a pay monthly basis or in pre-agreement can be arranged to pay quarterly and you will be billed every month or quarter. Cancellation notice period for the cloud tech packages is the same length as your billing period. If you pay monthly, AJR requires 1 months notice for cancellation. If you pay quarterly then we will require 3 months notice to cancel any package you hold with us.
Free Diagnostics
AJR Computing provide free diagnostics when a repair is undertaken (excluded power issues, water damage, or virus damage to the system), If AJR Computing offers a repair solution and the customer declines then there will be a £30 diagnostic charge will be payable, If AJR Computing deems the hardware (BER) Beyond Economical Repair or we advise it is not worth repairing then the diagnostic fee is wavered. The diagnostic charge is normally only for power issues, water damage, or virus damage to the system. AJR Computing cannot diagnose without further testing most repairs can be quoted with a flat rate repair Rate.
Misquote
If we provided a quotation and subsequently discover that the quote is incorrect, we reserve the right to cancel the order and return your equipment without any repairs carried out. We will contact you at the earliest convenience to advise you of the situation and you will be given the option to proceed based on a new revised quotation or the order can be cancelled.
If you choose to cancel the order, any monies paid in advance for the repairs will be refunded in full.
This Agreement
All contracts formed between AJR Computing and the Client shall be governed by and construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Each party agrees that any disputes not resolved by the normal complaints procedure will be submitted to the court within the jurisdiction of South Yorkshire.
The correctness of Information and Disclaimer
Although every effort is made at all times to make sure the information contained in our website and in our documentation provided is accurate, current and reliable information, it should be recognised there is a possibility of errors in the information contained within. AJR Computing expressly denies any warranty of the accuracy and reliability of any information provided in their website or documentation. AJR Computing shall not be held liable for any losses caused by anyone’s reliance upon the accuracy and reliability of the information contained within.
We reserve the right to amend the content of our website and or our documentation at any time without prior notice.
We cannot accept any responsibility for other websites we do not control, which may be linked to or from our website.
It should be noted, that services and or products indicated in this website might be altered, modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice. It should also be noted that published fees for services, repairs and or products are subject to change without prior notice.
AJR Computing has the right, at their discretion, to refuse the supply of goods and services.
AJR Computing reserves the right to change their terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.