Terms and Conditions

1. We provide a next working day delivery service on all items marked in stock providing we receive the order before 2pm. Next working day delivery is only available to UK mainland addresses and does not include the Scottish Highlands. Direct delivery or special order items can take longer to arrive. We provide an estimated delivery date next to such items, but these are a guide only.
2. While we typically ship orders the same day or the following working day, we are unfortunately unable to guarantee that orders will arrive the following working day. We use a next day delivery service as our standard service and subsidise the cost to provide a better service for a lower price, but unfortunately delays do sometimes occur. If your order is delayed, you can track it via our site or you can call us for further information.
3. Livefood orders are delivered direct from the breeder from Monday to Thursday to ensure food arrives fresh. Please order before 1pm for next day delivery on livefoods. During exceptionally cold weather, the supplier may temporarily withhold orders to ensure food arrives alive.
4. If goods are not received within 21 days, contact us direct and we will offer you alternative products to the same value or a full refund.
5. Goods must be signed for upon delivery and any damages/shortages reported to us within 24 hours.
6. All orders are available to be tracked online
7. Swell Reptiles offers its delivery service within UK mainland subject to the conditions below:
   
   4a. There is a £3.49 charge for packets; a £3.49 for live food orders (up to 24 boxes), and a £4.49 delivery charge for parcels.
   
   4b. The following UK postcodes AB30-56, IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-50 and ZE will incur an extra delivery charge.
   
   4c. The Isle of Man (IM), Northern Ireland (BT) and the Isles of Scilly (TR21-25) are all subject to additional delivery charges.
   4d. Unfortunately our couriers are unable to provide a 24-hour delivery service on postcodes in the PA, PH, AB, IV, KW, ZE or HS areas and deliveries will typically take 48-hours to arrive following dispatch from our warehouse.
   
   Please contact us for additional delivery charges.
   
   For other destinations please contact our customer services department at customerservices@swelluk.com or tel: 0161 351 4700.
   
8. Pallet rates available on request.
9. Swell Reptiles denies any liability for any consequential loss caused by damaged or faulty items, delay in dispatch or delays by carriers. In the unlikely event of a delivery not arriving on time, any extra delivery charge will be refunded. However we cannot accept any liability involving third party contractors and would advise that no arrangements be made for installation until you are in receipt of your order.
10. Courier companies will attempt to delivery your parcel/s on two occasions (A card should be posted at each unsuccessful delivery attempt). If at this point a delivery cannot be made the parcel/s will be returned to the depot for collection by yourself.

For further information on our delivery times please view the Terms & Conditions page.

1. We provide an extended returns period to give you extra peace of mind when ordering. If you wish to cancel your order within 60 days of receipt of your products please contact us at customerservices@swelluk.com, or tel. 0161 351 4700. Products are to be returned in perfect condition to Swell UK Ltd, Unit C SK14 Industrial Park, Broadway, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4QF.
2. The products being returned must be securely packed to avoid damage to the product or the retail packaging. We recommend returning the products by recorded delivery using Parcel Force. We will refund the cost of postage (up to a maximum of £4.95) in the event of an item arriving damaged or faulty.
3. Swell UK does not accept responsibility for goods returned by a customer, but which are not received, unless proof of delivery to us or receipt by carrier is supplied.
4. Swell UK Ltd will refund all sums paid by you, less cost of return postage. For UK residents, if a product is damaged or faulty then collection of product will be arranged by Swell UK. Residents outside the UK will need to cover postage costs themselves.
5. Return of goods after 60 days is at our own discretion.
6. Products that carry a manufacturer's guarantee can be returned, if faulty, to us for exchange/refund during the warranty period. All products still in guarantee will be tested upon return. If the seller accepts the return of goods/cancellation of order (other than on the grounds of defect) the seller reserves the right to make a handling, cancellation and restocking charge of 10%.
7. For presumed faulty goods, if after testing your product is found to be non-faulty, a charge of £17 will be payable to cover collection and redelivery before your goods can be returned.
8. Products that are especially made/ordered, perishables i.e. live foods, magazines, pond liners, plants, stainless steel products, videos, books etc. cannot be returned for refund unless faulty/damaged.
9. We process returns as quickly as possible. Returns are typically handled within 7 days, but it may take longer if testing is required to confirm the presence of a fault.
10. Goods are not allowed to be tried/tested.
11. VivExotic products are handled through a separate returns process. If you receive a damaged VivExotic product, you will need to fill in their claims form and VivExotic will return the replacement components directly to you.
12. This refund policy does not affect your statutory rights.

The total price payable for the goods will be stipulated at the time when you place your order.

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. We will inform you of the correct price and give you the opportunity to cancel the order.

Until dispatch of goods by the seller of goods to the buyer or the buyer's acceptance in writing of any quotation of the seller (whichever shall first occur) no contract for the sale of goods shall arise.

All prices on our website are inclusive of VAT but exclusive of delivery charges which will be payable as indicated at the time of placing your order.

1. If you have any complaints please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to sort out any problems.
2. Contact us with your complaint at customerservices@swelluk.com, telephone us on 0161 351 4700 or write to Swell Reptiles, Unit C SK14 Industrial Park, Broadway, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4QF.

1. Points can only be used against future orders with Swelluk.com.
2. Points are not available when purchasing through finance, buy now pay later or interest free credit.
3. Points are not transferable through accounts.
4. Points are not redeemable against cash.
5. Orders placed over the telephone are not applicable for the Points Saver Scheme.

1. Voucher codes can be used once per customer. If you enter a valid voucher code and have not previously used the same code on your customer account, the discount will be subtracted from the order total.
2. In the event of your revised order total dropping below the threshold for free shipping, you will need to pay the postage costs or add further items to the basket in order to qualify for free shipping.
3. Voucher codes can only be used via the website and we are unable to accept them for other transactions, including telephone orders and shop sales.

For the Price Match to apply the following rules apply:

1. The product must be in stock, brand new and boxed, not on sale, clearance, damaged, shop soiled or an auction formatted offer. Items sold on eBay will not be price matched.
2. The product price must include any surcharges ie. postage and packaging, VAT etc..
3. A link to the competitors product page must be provided.
4. We cannot offer finance, buy now pay later or interest free credit on price matched items.
5. We must be able to verify our competitors price.
6. You must have requested the Price Match and have your request excepted and confirmed by us via email, before placing your order on the telephone.
7. Please note: Price Matches cannot be made after an order has been processed.

What are the WEEE regulations?

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive is now U K law. The legislation aims to make producers pay for the collection, treatment and recovery of waste electrical equipment. The regulations also mean that suppliers of equipment like high street shops and internet retailers must allow consumers to return their waste equipment free of charge.

The amount of WEEE we throw away is increasing by around 5% each year, making it the fastest growing waste stream in the UK.

1. Much of the UK's WEEE ends up in landfill, where the lead and other toxins it contains can cause soil and water contamination. This can have a harmful effect on natural habitat, wildlife and also human health.
2. Many electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled. Recycling items helps to save our natural finite resources and also reduces the environmental and health risks associated with sending electrical goods to landfill.

Distributors of new Electric and Electronic Equipment (EEE) have a part to play in reducing the amount of WEEE going into landfill sites.

What is Swell Reptiles doing?

Swell Reptiles are obliged under these regulations to offer our customers free take-back of their WEEE on a like-for-like basis when you buy from us a new Electrical or Electronic product.

For example, if a customer bought a new incubator from us we would accept their old incubator and prevent it going into a landfill site by disposing of it safely. Customers must return their WEEE item to us within 28 days of purchasing their new item.

Under the WEEE Regulations, all new electrical goods should now be marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol shown below:

Goods are marked with this symbol to show that they were produced after 13th August 2005, and should be disposed of separately from normal household waste so that they can be recycled.

How to use the 'Take-back' scheme?

If you bought your new item in store;

1. Simply bring your like-for-like item into our store at the address below e.g. if you buy a new incubator from us, you may return your old incubator to us.
2. Hand it over to the counter staff advising that you want to use the 'take-back' service.
3. Show your receipt of purchase (or Invoice) for your new item.

If you bought your new item online;

1. Simply package up your like-for-like item e.g. if you buy a new incubator from us, you may return your old incubator to us.
2. Put in the post with your receipt to the following address;

WEEE Take Back Scheme,
Swell Reptiles,
Unit C SK14 Industrial Park,
Broadway,
Hyde,
Cheshire,
SK14 4QF

For large or heavy items please contact customer services by emailing WEEE@swelluk.com or calling 0161 351 4700 and we can arrange collection of your item.

Alternatively you can recycle any waste electrical or electronic item at your local WEEE recycling depot!

For full details please contact your local authority or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk

1. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
2. Swell Reptiles gives no assurance as to the mutual compatibility of components sold on any single invoice. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the goods purchased are suitable for the purpose intended. Advice sought by the customer from Swell Reptiles in this respect may be given but cannot be relied upon by the customer or guaranteed by Swell Reptiles unless Swell Reptiles has access to the working system and the ability to carry out a full inspection of any equipment.

1. Free gifts are not eligible for exchange or refund. If you later return your order for refund then you must also return the free gift item or otherwise agree to purchase it at the current selling price. In the event of the free gift being out of stock or unavailable Swell UK Ltd will offer Swell Points or an alternative product to the value of the current selling price.
2. All Free Gifts will be posted to the address you supplied to us when placing your order.