Sea Dragon Web Design | Returns Policy
We know that you will be pleased with your purchases from Sea Dragon Design. However, there may be occasions when you will need to return items to us.
This returns policy covers any equipment that is purchased through Sea Dragon Design. For claims to defects on website please contact us by telephone on 01303 720 019
Items Damaged in Transit
If any items were damaged in transit, we ask that you report it to us within 7 working days (please note that this is 48 hours for our business customers). If the items are visibly damaged on receipt, it's best to sign the carrier's delivery note accordingly. Items should be returned in their original packaging complete with all accessories and documentation. Once received back into our warehouse, we'll issue a replacement or full refund to you via your original payment method and reimburse your reasonable return carriage costs.
Items Faulty on Arrival
If your items are faulty on arrival, you have 28 calendar days in which to inform us of the fault (please note that for our business customers, this is 14 calendar days). Items should be returned in their original packaging complete with all accessories and documentation. Once we have verified the fault, we'll issue a replacement or full refund to you via your original payment method and reimburse your reasonable return carriage costs. We test returned items, and if a returned item is found not to be faulty by our technicians we will return the item to you, in this instance you will be liable for the return carriage.
Items Faulty in Warranty Period
If any of your purchases develop a fault, and it's more than 28 calendar days since receipt, then provided your item is within its warranty period, you are entitled to a warranty repair. In some cases, manufacturers provide a specialist full on-site service and/or telephone help facilities for your convenience which we recommend you use in order to correct the fault quickly. For business customers all warranty repairs after 28 days of receipt are referred directly to the manufacturer (unless otherwise stated)
Open-Box Items (Used)
Please note that our open-box (used) stock is sold with 30 calendar days warranty only, and therefore any claims under the warranty after 30 days of receipt will not be accepted.
If you change your mind
If you have simply changed your mind about any item ordered and you wish to return it, then in line with the Distance Selling Regulations (DSR) you can do so provided you inform us of your decision within 7 working days of receipt. The item must not be used and must be 'as new' when returned to us. Once you've informed us that you wish to return goods under the DSR, you have 28 calendar days to do so, at your own expense. Once the item is received at Sea Dragon Design, we'll issue a full refund for the product to your original payment method.
Please note this policy has some limitations and does not apply to business customers.(The Distance Selling Regulations do not apply to our Business customers)
Need to return an item?
You can request a return using by contacting our support team on support@seadragondesign.com or by telephone: 01303 720 019
In addition to this policy you should also refer to our general Terms and Conditions of Sale.
What is the ISO 13406-2 standard for LCD screen pixel faults?
All LCD displays sold at Echo Computers adhere to the ISO 13406-2 standard with regard to pixel faults. ISO 13406-2 recommends how many defaults are acceptable in a display before it should be replaced, within the terms & conditions of warranty. The below is relevant to Class II LCD panels.
The standard of production techniques today cannot guarantee an absolutely fault free screen display. A few isolated constant lit or unlit pixels may be present.
The table below shows the allowable number of malfunctioning pixels that are acceptable, depending on the native resolution of the LCD and allowing for 2 malfunctioning pixels per million pixels.
Native Resolution |
No. of Pixels |
No. of Million Pixels |
Acceptable Defects |
|---|---|---|---|
1024 x 768 |
786,432 |
0.8 |
2 |
1280 x 1024 |
1,310,720 |
1.3 |
3 |
1600 x 1200 |
1,920,200 |
1.9 |
4 |
2048 x 1536 |
3,145,728 |
3.1 |
6 |
The table below shows the allowable number of malfunctioning sub-pixels that are acceptable, depending on the native resolution of the LCD and allowing for 5 malfunctioning sub-pixels per million pixels.
Native Resolution |
No. of Pixels |
No. of Million Pixels |
Acceptable Defects |
|---|---|---|---|
1024 x 768 |
786,432 |
0.8 |
4 |
1280 x 1024 |
1,310,720 |
1.3 |
7 |
1600 x 1200 |
1,920,200 |
1.9 |
10 |
2048 x 1536 |
3,145,728 |
3.1 |
16 |
The table below shows the allowable number of malfunctioning sub-pixels that are acceptable within a 5 x 5 block of pixels, depending on the native resolution and allowing for 2 malfunctioning sub-pixels within a 5 x 5 block, per million pixels.
Native Resolution |
No. of Pixels |
No. of Million Pixels |
Acceptable Defects |
|---|---|---|---|
1024 x 768 |
786,432 |
0.8 |
2 |
1280 x 1024 |
1,310,720 |
1.3 |
3 |
1600 x 1200 |
1,920,200 |
1.9 |
4 |
2048 x 1536 |
3,145,728 |
3.1 |
6 |
