Returns Policy
Dolphin Leisure (UK) Ltd complies with the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, which protect your rights when purchasing goods online, by phone, or by mail order.
14-Day Right to Cancel (for Distance Sales)
If you change your mind about a purchase made online or by phone, you have the right to cancel your order within 14 calendar days of receiving the goods. This applies only to standard, non-customised items.
To exercise this right, you must notify us of your decision to cancel in writing (email or letter) within the 14-day period.
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Once cancellation is confirmed, you must return the goods to us in unused, resaleable condition and in their original packaging.
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A full refund will be issued within 14 days of us receiving the returned goods.
Returns and Refunds for Faulty or Incorrect Goods
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, you are entitled to a full refund, replacement, or repair if an item is:
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Faulty
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Not as described
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Not fit for purpose
You must notify us as soon as the fault is discovered, and in all cases within a reasonable time.
We may require that the item be returned for inspection. Where a product is found to be faulty, we will cover reasonable return costs or arrange collection via the manufacturer.
Items That Cannot Be Returned
The following are non-returnable unless they are faulty:
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Specially ordered items
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Custom-made products (e.g., liners cut to size or bespoke pool covers)
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Used items not in original packaging
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Items returned more than 14 days after receipt without prior agreement
Additional Charges (for Non-Faulty Returns)
If you return an item that is not faulty, the following fees may apply:
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A 20% handling and administrative charge for goods valued over £50.00
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A 20% restocking fee if goods are returned without prior agreement from our Customer Service Team
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For international returns, a 20% handling and administrative charge will apply unless the item is faulty
Customer Responsibility for Returns
Unless goods are confirmed to be faulty and we have arranged return collection, customers are responsible for the cost and safe return of goods. We recommend using a tracked, insured service for returns.
Customer Responsibilities & Limitation of Liability
To ensure issues are resolved quickly and fairly:
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Customers must inspect goods promptly upon delivery
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Any issues must be reported within 14 days or as soon as reasonably possible
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If a fault is suspected, customers must cooperate in allowing us to inspect or investigate the issue
Failure to report a problem promptly or to return the product for inspection may affect your rights to a refund or replacement.
Dolphin Leisure (UK) Ltd will not be held liable for:
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Any damage to pools, structures, or property resulting from delayed reporting of product issues
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Any consequential or indirect losses (e.g., landscaping repair costs, water loss) that could have been avoided through prompt communication
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Issues arising from improper installation, use against instructions, or alterations made by the customer
Our liability is limited to the value of the original goods supplied, unless otherwise required by law.
To Initiate a Return or Report an Issue
Please contact our Customer Services Team on 01323 766600 or email accounts@dolphinpools.co.uk before returning any item. We will advise whether the product should be returned to us directly or collected by the manufacturer.