These terms and conditions (these “Terms”) govern your use of any website or mobile application owned or operated by Verbosec (Proprietary) Limited, its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, the “Site”).
These Terms are subject to change by Verbosec, in its sole discretion, at any time, without prior written notice. Any changes to these Terms will be in effect as of the “Last Revised/Updated Date” referenced on the Site. Therefore, you should review these Terms prior to using the Site. Your continued use of the Site after the “Last Updated Date” will constitute your acceptance of and agreement to such changes.
Additional terms and conditions may apply to some products or services offered by Verbosec and to the use of the Site and to specific portions or features on the Site, including, but not limited to, promotions, contests, or other similar features (“Additional Terms”) all of which terms are made a part of these Terms by this reference. The Additional Terms will control to the extent of any inconsistency between the Additional Terms and these Terms.
You should also carefully review our Privacy Policy before using the Site as it also governs your use of the Site and our services.
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site. By accessing or otherwise using the Site or our services, you affirm that you are of legal age to enter into this agreement, and you signify your agreement to be bound by these Terms, Additional Terms, applicable Privacy Policy and any other policies or documents referred to in these Terms. If at any time you do not agree with any of these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Site.
When you use the Site or our services, you agree to use the Site and our services only for purposes that are permitted by these Terms and any applicable law, regulation or generally accepted practices or guidelines in the relevant jurisdictions. In addition, you agree that you are solely responsible for any breach of your obligations under these Terms and for the consequences (including any loss or damage which Verbosec may suffer) of any such breach. As a condition of your use of the Site and our services, you warrant to Verbosec that you will not use the Site or our services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Whether on behalf of yourself or on behalf of any third-party, you agree not to:
All pricing is subject to change without notice, and Verbosec reserves the right to make adjustments due to changing market conditions, product discontinuation, manufacturer price changes, and other extenuating circumstances.
On rare occasions, an item in our catalog may be mispriced. We will verify pricing when processing your order and before we take payment. If we have made a mistake and a product’s correct price is higher than the price on the Site, we may either contact you before shipping to ask whether you want to buy the product at the correct price or cancel your order. If a product’s correct price is lower than our stated price, we will charge the lower amount and send you the product.
We list availability information for products sold by us on the Site, including on each product information page. Beyond what we say on that page or otherwise on the Site, we cannot be more specific about availability. As we process your order, we will inform you by e-mail as soon as possible if any products you order turn out to be unavailable. Verbosec shall at its sole discretion, at any time, have the right to refuse or cancel any order for a product that is unavailable. If such order is canceled after your credit card has been charged for the purchase, Verbosec will issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the charge.
Shipping and Customs
Please note that unless otherwise stated on the Site, delivery estimates are only estimates and are not guaranteed delivery times, should not be relied upon as such and do not form part of the contract between Verbosec and you.
International Shipping
To learn more about international shipping for non-Botswana customers, please review our International Shipping Policy.
The International Shipping Policy is incorporated into these Terms in its entirety.
Cross-Ship
Verbosec does not cross-ship items under any circumstances.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
When ordering products from Verbosec for delivery from outside of your jurisdiction, you may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once the package reaches the specified destination. Any additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you; we have no control over these charges. Contact your local customs office for further information. Additionally, please note that when ordering from Verbosec, you are considered the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country in which you are receiving the products. Your privacy is important to us and we would like our international customers to be aware that cross-border deliveries are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities.
Estimated VAT & Duty
Verbosec offers customers customs duties, taxes and fees (“VAT/GST & Duty”) estimation during checkout and customs clearance on your behalf for certain eligible countries.
When Verbosec products are shipped to eligible countries, an estimate of the estimated VAT/GST & Duty will be levied on the items in your order for shipment to countries outside of Botswana. With your authorization, these funds are used by the carrier or another agent to pay the import fees on your behalf (or the recipient’s behalf) to the appropriate authorities of the destination country. The payment of import fees is the responsibility of the importer and is levied based on the laws of the country into which the products are being shipped.
The Estimated VAT/GST & Duty is an estimation of the taxes and duties that may apply and isn’t an actual calculation. Customs regulations and tax rates applicable to certain goods may change between the date the taxes and duties were estimated and the applicable taxes and duties on the date of import into the destination country. The duty or tax rate is often determined by the classification of a good, which varies by country and region.
Duties and taxes are calculated based on the market value (actual price before any promotions) of the product and not the price after Verbosec promotions. This allows destination country customs authorities to obtain the accurate import duties and taxes owed to them based on the actual value of the goods.
You won’t be charged additional fees if the actual Import Fees exceed the VAT/GST & Duty we estimated.
Risk of Loss
Verbosec will arrange for the shipment of your ordered product(s) to you, Free On Board (F.O.B.) shipping point, meaning title to the product(s) — excepting software– and risk of loss passes to you upon delivery to the carrier. Verbosec reserves a purchase money security interest in the product(s) until its receipt of the full amount due. You agree to allow Verbosec to sign appropriate documents on your behalf to permit Verbosec to protect its purchase money security interest. Title to software will remain with the licensor(s). All software is provided subject to the license agreement of the software maker. You agree to be bound by any software license agreement once the seal on the package is broken. Verbosec will advise you of estimated shipping dates, but Verbosec will, under no circumstances, be responsible for delays in delivery, and associated damages, due to events beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of God or public enemy, acts of federal, state or local government, fire, floods, civil disobedience, strikes, lockouts, and freight embargoes.
Promotions, Gifts, Specials, Rebates, Discounts, and etc.
Promotions, Gifts, Specials, Rebates, Discounts, and etc. are subject to change without notice. In addition, Verbosec reserves the right to modify or cancel Promotions, Gifts, Specials, Rebates, Discounts, and Etc. at any time, for any reason, and without notice.
Promo Codes
Verbosec will sometimes furnish an alphanumeric code that can be used for promotions on the Site. These promotional codes may be found in print and/or online advertisements, sent via email to our Newsletter and/or Promotion subscribers, presented on the Site or circulated at events and through other means. Some of the specials offered by entering a Promo Code during checkout include free shipping, volume discounts, free gifts or complimentary Rush Order processing. The provisions for a Promo Code will be included with the code itself; if an expiration date or other condition is stipulated, just reference where you acquired the code for the exact requirements.
Gifts
Verbosec offers complimentary customer appreciation gifts with the purchase of selected merchandise. On the product page of qualified merchandise, choose your preferred customer Appreciation Gift via radio button and click the item’s Add to Cart button. Both the product and the gift item will be added to your cart, and the advertised discount will be applied on the Order Confirmation screen. And, in case you forget to add a gift to your cart, an intermediary page will be promoted to provide you with a second chance. Gift offers valid only while supplies last.
Combo Specials
Combo Specials are offered by Verbosec as a way of purchasing two items together at a discounted price. To take advantage of a listed Combo Special, select the desired Combo Special from the individual item listing and click Add to Cart. Both items will be added to your shopping cart, and the advertised discount will be applied on the Order Confirmation screen. And, in case you forget to add a Combo Special to your cart, an intermediary page will be promoted to provide you with a second chance. Only one of each Combo Special can be purchased per order. Offers valid only while supplies of both items last. If you attempt to purchase multiple units of a Combo Special, be advised that items with a mail-in rebate will yield only one redeemable rebate offer (per the manufacturer’s “limit one per household” provision). Verbosec cannot guarantee the compatibility of combo items. Please contact the manufacturer(s) directly if you have issues or concerns regarding compatibility.
Please note that an item advertised as “free” in a combo special may still incur a shipping charge.
Bundle Specials
Bundle Specials are offered to Verbosec shoppers as a way to purchase multiple items together at a discounted price. Only one of each Bundle Special can be purchased per order. Offers valid only while supplies of all items within the bundle last. If you attempt to purchase multiple units of a Bundle Special, be advised that items with a mail-in rebate will yield only one redeemable rebate offer (per the manufacturer’s “limit one per household” provision). Verbosec cannot guarantee the compatibility of bundle items. Please contact the manufacturer(s) directly if you have issues or concerns regarding compatibility.
Customized Systems
Customized systems are built-to-order. The components you select for your system will be assembled and tested by trained staff. Customized systems require adequate time for assembly as well as testing to ensure the components are functioning properly. Assembly time varies depending on the system. The required assembly time for each particular system will be listed on the item’s product page.
Your order must be charged in full before we begin building your system. Please note that once an order is charged, it cannot be changed or canceled.
Order Processing Time
For products sold and shipped by Verbosec, you can expect your order to be processed within 1-2 business days, provided the items are in stock and there are no problems with payment verification. Verbosec does not guarantee same day shipping. Orders are processed on weekends, excluding holidays.
Pre-orders
Click the Pre-order button in the item description and checkout as you normally would. A Sales Order number will be issued at the Order Confirmation screen just as if you were placing a conventional order, but your credit/debit card will not be charged until your pre-ordered DVD or software is in stock and ready to ship. If you purchase an in-stock item with a pre-order item, you will be charged accordingly for the available product and the difference when your pre-ordered item is in stock and ready for shipment. In this instance, two Sales Order numbers will be issued; one for the in-stock merchandise and one for the pre-ordered merchandise. You will be kept up-to-date via the Site and through standard Order Status emails to your account.
Backorders
We will never purposely charge a customer for an item that we do not physically have in stock at the time of purchase. Occasional inventory discrepancies may occur due to inaccurate inventory counts or possibly because the last few items on our shelves are damaged and/or not in a condition that we can sell to a customer. In that instance, we will refund your credit/debit card for the item, along with any applicable tax fees and shipping charges. An email will also be sent to you to alert you of the situation.
We will sometimes allow you to backorder an item that is out of stock. However, these items will be clearly marked with a Backorder button. Click the Backorder button in the item description and checkout as you normally would. A Sales Order number will be issued at the Order Confirmation screen just as if you were placing a conventional order, but your credit/debit card will not be charged until your backordered item is in stock and ready to ship. If you purchase an in-stock item with a backorder item, you will be charged accordingly for the available product and the difference when your backordered item is in stock and ready for shipment. In this instance, two Sales Order numbers will be issued; one for the in-stock merchandise and one for the backordered merchandise. You will be kept up-to-date via the Site and through standard Order Status emails to your account.
“Must Be Purchased with Hardware”
The “must be purchased with hardware” precept is mandated by the software publisher. In accordance, Verbosec customers must purchase some type of product that falls under the general category of computer hardware in order to purchase applicable software. Hardware is classified as any component that will be used when assembling a computer system (a hard drive, motherboard, processor and a floppy drive are all examples of merchandise that will qualify). There is no specific or set price the hardware has to be, merely that there is some sort of eligible hardware present in the order itself.
Order Status
Verbosec will keep you informed of your order status via e-mail. All tracking information will be emailed to you once your order has shipped (except when an APO/FPO/DPO is the shipping destination). You may also acquire your order status and other live updates by logging in to your account on the Site.
Order Cancellation
You may cancel your order for a product at no cost any time before the order has been processed and shipped, provided Verbosec has sufficient time to cancel the order.
Nothing in this section limits your rights to cancel your order under any law.
Product Information
Unless expressly indicated otherwise, Verbosec is not the manufacturer of the products sold on the Site. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information to that displayed on the Site. Ingredients may also change. All information about the products on the Site is provided for information purposes only, and Verbosec makes no warranties or representations as to the Site’s accuracy. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented on the Site. Please always read labels, warnings and directions provided with the product before use.
Verbosec accepts no liability and responsibility for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section limits your rights and remedies under any law.
Product Limitations
Verbosec may limit the number of products available for purchase. Verbosec may, in its sole discretion, at any time, for any reason, change the quantities available for purchase.
Product Testing
Verbosec, like other e-retailers, ships items in the condition they were received from the original manufacturer/distributor. Verbosec does not conduct product testing before shipping any merchandise.
Errors in Product Listings
Prices and availability of products are subject to change without notice. Verbosec strives for accuracy in all item descriptions, images, compatibility references, detailed specifications, pricing, links and any other product-related information contained herein or referenced on the Site. Due to system, typographical, informational, technical, human, and other errors, we cannot and do not guarantee that all information, including descriptions, images, compatibility references, detailed specifications, pricing, links, availability and any other product-related information listed is accurate, complete or current, nor do we assume responsibility for these errors. Verbosec reserves the right at any time and without notice to update product information and to correct and/or remove product-related errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Verbosec shall at its sole discretion have the right at any time to refuse and/or cancel any order for a product whose listing on the Site contained erroneous information, including but not limited to incorrect pricing. If such order is canceled after your credit card has been charged for the purchase, Verbosec will issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the charge.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section limits your rights and remedies under any law.
Product Revisions
Verbosec is not responsible for changes or variations in product specifications and/or physical appearance. In the interest of our customers, Verbosec puts forth its best efforts to ensure that all product information is up-to-date and factual. Unfortunately, there are varying determinates which, although infrequent, could cause the information on the Site to become outdated without our immediate knowledge. This includes but is not limited to new versions or revisions, color deviations, retail package alterations and other variations that may be considered inconsequential by the manufacturer. Verbosec relies on the manufacturer to communicate these differences. Presently we have no way of alerting customers prior to purchase in the event the manufacturer fails to do so. Consequently, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Verbosec will not be held responsible for product revision changes.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section limits your rights and remedies under any law.
Right to Monitor Content
Verbosec has the right, but not the obligation, in its sole discretion, at any time, for any reason, to monitor, analyze, edit, move, remove, or refuse to make available any content made available through the Site. Verbosec takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any content you post, upload, or otherwise make available through your use of the Site. You are solely responsible for any content you post, upload, or otherwise make available through your use of the Site.
Restrictions on Content
Verbosec may, in its sole discretion, at any time, remove or deny content for any reason, including, but not limited to, when the content contains any of the following:
Prohibited Content
You are prohibited from posting content on the Site that is:
Our designated Copyright Agent to receive DMCA Notices is:
Copyright Agent
Verbosec Legal Department
Plot 115, Unit 16, Kgale Mews, Gaborone International Finance Park, Gaborone, Botswana Phone: +(267) 311 0890
Fax: +(267) 311 0890
[email protected]
If you fail to comply with all of the requirements of Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, your DMCA Notice may not be effective.
Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on Verbosec is infringing your copyright, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Counter-Notification Procedures
If you believe that material you posted on the Site was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us (a “Counter-Notice”) by submitting written notification to our copyright agent (identified below). Pursuant to the DMCA, the Counter-Notice must include substantially the following:
Completed Counter-Notices should be sent to:
Copyright Agent
Verbosec Legal Department
Plot 115, Unit 16, Gaborone International Finance Park, Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +(267) 311 0890
[email protected]
The DMCA allows us to restore the removed content if the party filing the original DMCA Notice does not file a court action against you within ten business days of receiving the copy of your Counter-Notice.
Please be aware that if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity on the Site was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
Repeat Infringers
It is our policy in appropriate circumstances to disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers.
1. Warranties; All Product Sold “AS-IS” or “With All Faults”
VERBOSEC IS A DISTRIBUTOR ONLY. PRODUCTS SOLD BY VERBOSEC ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY VERBOSEC. THE PRODUCTS MAY, HOWEVER, BE COVERED BY EACH MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY, SERVICE, AND SUPPORT POLICY (IF PRESENT). THESE WARRANTIES, SERVICES, AND SUPPORT POLICIES ARE PROVIDED BY THIRD-PARTY COMPANIES AND HAVE THEIR OWN SET OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS. VERBOSEC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TERM, GUARANTEE, REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTY GIVEN BY SUCH MANUFACTURER. VERBOSEC ASSIGNS AND PASSES THROUGH TO THE CUSTOMER ANY WARRANTY OF THE MANUFACTURER, AND CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT SHALL HAVE RECOURSE ONLY UNDER SUCH WARRANTIES AND ONLY AS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCTS.
VERBOSEC MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT EXCEPT THOSE STATED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
EXCEPT FOR THOSE WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES, AND TERMS THAT MAY NOT BE LEGALLY EXCLUDED, VERBOSEC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES, AND TERMS, AS TO ANY SUCH PRODUCT, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW, TRADE USAGE, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL ITEMS SOLD THROUGH VERBOSEC ARE SOLD “AS-IS” OR “WITH ALL FAULTS.” THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THESE ITEMS IS WITH THE BUYER. SHOULD ANY OF THESE ITEMS PROVE DEFECTIVE, DO NOT FUNCTION, OR FUNCTION IMPROPERLY IN ANY WAY FOLLOWING THEIR PURCHASE, THE BUYER, AND NOT THE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, OR VERBOSEC, ASSUMES THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING OR REPAIR.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, NOTHING IN THESE TERMS IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY ANY NON-EXCLUDABLE RIGHT OR REMEDY YOU HAVE UNDER ANY LAW. ANY DISCLAIMER, EXCLUSION, OR LIMITATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THESE TERMS APPLIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND SUBJECT TO ANY NON-EXCLUDABLE RIGHT OR REMEDY.
2. Liability; Exclusions
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VERBOSEC’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD. VERBOSEC SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE UPON A CLAIM OR ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT, INDEMNITY OR CONTRIBUTION, OR OTHER CLAIMS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS IT SELLS WHICH EXCEEDS THIS LIABILITY LIMIT. VERBOSEC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CUSTOMER, OR FOR MALFUNCTION, DELAYS, INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT VERBOSEC HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH CLAIMS OR DAMAGES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, NOTHING IN THESE TERMS IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY ANY NON-EXCLUDABLE RIGHT OR REMEDY YOU HAVE UNDER ANY LAW. ANY DISCLAIMER, EXCLUSION, OR LIMITATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THESE TERMS APPLIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND SUBJECT TO ANY NON-EXCLUDABLE RIGHT OR REMEDY.
3. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Verbosec, its affiliates, licensors and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms.
4. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the sales transactions between Verbosec and Customer shall be governed by the laws of Botswana, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Except for claims for injunctive relief by either party, Customer and Verbosec agree that any dispute or controversy arising out of, in relation to, or in connection with these Terms or Customer’s use of the Site shall be finally settled by binding arbitration in Botswana under the then current rules of Botswana Institute of Arbitrators (BIArb) by one (1) arbitrator appointed in accordance with such rules. ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SALES TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN VERBOSEC AND CUSTOMER, WHETHER IN ARBITRATION OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, AND VERBOSEC AND CUSTOMER EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT CLASS ACTION AND REPRESENTATIVE ACTION PROCEDURES SHALL NOT BE ASSERTED IN NOR APPLY TO ANY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS.
Finally, the Customer also agrees not to bring any legal action, based upon any legal theory including contract, tort, equity or otherwise, against Verbosec that is more than six months after the date of the applicable invoice.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this section limits your rights and remedies under any law.
5. Waiver
The failure of either party to require performance by the other party of any provision of these Terms shall not affect in any way the first party’s right to require such performance at any time thereafter. Any waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of these Terms shall not be taken or held by the other party to be a continuing waiver of that provision unless such waiver is made in writing.
6. Severability
If any of these Terms is or becomes invalid, illegal, or for any reason unenforceable in whole or in part, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions and portions of these Terms, and the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified so as to have the most similar result that is valid and enforceable under applicable Botswana law.
7. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between Verbosec and you and supersede all prior or contemporaneous arrangements, proposals, oral or written, understandings, representations, conditions, warranties, and all other communications between Verbosec and Customer relating to the subject matter of any contract to the fullest extent permitted by law. This agreement may not be explained or supplemented by any prior course of dealings or trade by custom or usage.
8. Children
We do not sell products for purchase by children. We sell children’s products for purchase by adults. If you are under the age of majority pursuant to applicable law, you may only use Verbosec with the involvement of a parent or guardian. If you order a product to which a minimum age requirement applies, by ordering that product you confirm that you and, if different, the recipient of the product, are of the required age necessary to buy that product.
9. Verbosec Contact Information
We, along with our affiliates and subsidiaries, are Verbosec. Our address is Plot 115, Unit 16, Kgale Mews, Gaborone International Finance Park, Gaborone, Botswana. You can contact us by mail at the above address, by email at [email protected] or by our other contact methods listed here: https://verbosec.com/contact-us/