Return/Refund Policies
1. General provisions
1.1 Territorial Scope: These policies apply to all sales made in Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Guyana and Caribbean territory for industrial electrical and electronic products marketed through our online store.
1.2 Compliance Compliance: All returns are governed by Venezuelan trade laws and regional trade agreements in force, taking into account the customs and exchange particularities of each territory.
1.3 Reference Coin: Refunds shall be processed in the original currency of the transaction (USD, EUR, or equivalent in local currency at the time of return).
2. CONDITIONS FOR VALID DEVOLUTIONS
2.1 Manufacturing Defects Verified
- Obvious failures documented by technical inspection
- Failure to comply with certified technical specifications
- Missing components in new and sealed equipment
2.2 Documented Supply Error
- Product other than that specified in the purchase order
- Incorrect model or reference by administrative error
- Wrong amount sent by our logistics team
2.3 International Transport Damage
- Obvious damage during international transport
- Partial or total loss of shipment by courier
- Deterioration due to extreme weather conditions during transit
3. REGIONAL SPECIFIC PLAZES
3.1 Venezuelan Territory
- Maximum 10 calendar days to report defects or errors
- Maximum 72 hours for transport damage
- 15 calendar days for authorized physical return
3.2 Border countries (Colombia, Brazil, Guyana)
- Maximum 15 calendar days to report problems
- Maximum 96 hours for transport damage
- 21 calendar days for physical return due to distances
3.3 Caribbean Territory
- Maximum 20 calendar days to report drawbacks
- Maximum 120 hours for transport damage
- 30 calendar days for physical return by island logistics
4. Non-elected PRODUCTS FOR RETURN
4.1 Locally Configured Products
- Equipment programmed according to regional voltages (110V/220V/440V)
- Devices with country-specific certifications
- Products adapted to local electrical regulations
4.2 Industrial Safety Equipment
- Personal protection elements once unpackaged
- Safety devices with removed warranty seals
- Calibrated gas detection equipment
4.3 Environment-sensitive components
- Products affected by extreme tropical humidity
- Equipment exposed to coastal salinity
- Devices damaged by local voltage variations
4.4 Digital Software and Licenses
- Industrial software licenses activated
- Firmware updates installed
- Access codes used
5. WARNING AND LOGISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
5.1 International documentation
- Original commercial invoice required
- Certificate of origin when you apply
- Import customs documents
- Proof of payment of tariffs (if applicable)
5.2 Shipping responsibilities
- Customer assumes return costs unless proven defect
- Compulsory international insurance for products >$1,000 USD
- Courier authorized to ensure traceability
5.3 Customs restrictions
- Products subject to non-returnable special permits
- Equipment with re-export restrictions
- Materials controlled by safety regulations
6. REGIONAL AUTHORIZATION PROCESS
6.1 Initial Application The customer must submit:
- Return form in Spanish/English/Portuguese
- Photographic evidence of the problem
- Original import documentation
- Detailed technical justification
6.2 Remote Technical Assessment
- Video-called technical for initial verification
- Remote diagnosis when possible
- Evaluation by certified local engineer (if available)
6.3 Regional RMA authorisation
- Specific RMA number by country/region
- Custom packaging and shipping instructions
- Coordination with local customs agents
7. SPECIFIC CARGOS AND PENALIZATIONS
7.1 Regional Restock Charges
- 20% surcharge for no proven refunds
- Additional 15% per customs handling of return
- 25% penalty for products out of original packaging
7.2 Technical Evaluation Fees
- $150 USD per unjustified technical inspection
- $200 USD per on-site evaluation (where applicable)
- $75 USD for re-certification of returnable products
7.3 Customs costs
- Customer assumes all re-import costs
- Non-refundable local tariffs and fees
- Additional customs management: $100 USD
8. REGIONAL SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS
8.1 Extreme Environmental Conditions
- Humidity damage >85% sustained
- Coastal salt environment corrosion
- Deterioration by extreme thermal variations (>40°C)
8.2 Local Infrastructure Problems
- Damage from local grid voltage fluctuations
- Problems due to deficiencies in electricity ground
- Frequent power outages
8.3 Regulatory incompatibilities
- Products that do not comply with local post-purchase regulations
- Changes in required after-sales certifications
- Surviving trade restrictions
9. REGIONAL REINTEGER METHODS
9.1 Venezuela
- Bank transfer in USD to international account
- Credit for future purchases with 15% bonus
- Compensation in stable cryptocurrencies (USDT/USDC)
9.2 Colombia and Brazil
- SWIFT transfer in original currency
- Refund to international credit card
- Transferable commercial credit
9.3 Caribbean countries
- Corresponding bank transfer
- Certified international turn
- Credit applicable to network of local distributors
10. PROCESSING TIMES
10.1 Evaluation
- 7-10 working days for products in Venezuela
- 10-15 working days for border countries
- 15-21 working days for Caribbean territory
10.2 Refunds
- 15-20 working days for international transfers
- 10-15 working days for commercial appropriations
- 5-7 working days for digital compensation
11. REGIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
11.1 Service Centres
- Caracas, Venezuela: On-site technical support
- Valencia, Venezuela: Regional assessment center, On-site technical support.
- Other Regions: To be defined
11.2 Remote Support
- 24/7 technical assistance in Spanish/English/Portuguese
- Remote diagnosis via TeamViewer/AnyDesk
- WhatsApp Business: +58-426-6390900
12. SPECIAL CASES
12.1 High-value products (>$10,000 USD)
- Mandatory technical inspection
- Evaluation by specialized technical committee
- Management authorization for reintegration
12.2 Government projects
- Special procedures according to public rules
- Additional documentation required
- Extended times by bureaucratic processes
12.3 Operational emergencies
- Accelerated process for critical teams
- Immediate replacement subject to subsequent verification
- Priority technical support 24/7
13. PREVENTION OF FRAUDES
13.1 Identity Verification
- Validation of original buyer
- Confirmation of initial delivery address
- Mandatory telephone verification
13.2 Customer History
- Review of previous returns
- Analysis of purchasing patterns
- Shared regional blacklist
14. FINAL PROVISIONS
14.1 Force Majeure Returns may be temporarily suspended by:
- Surviving customs restrictions
- Regional geopolitical conflicts
- Natural disasters affecting logistics
14.2 Amendments These policies may be amended with 30 days prior notice, considering changes in regional trade regulations.
14.3 Jurisdiction Disputes will be resolved according to:
- Venezuelan Act for Local Transactions
- International commercial arbitration for cross-border disputes
- Chamber of Commerce corresponding to the buyer's country
15. REGIONAL CONTACTS
Venezuela: support-ve@venehindustrial.site | +58-426-6390900
Versión: 3.0 Regional
Revision Date: January 2025
Next revision: June 2025
These policies have been designed with the commercial, customs and logistical particularities of Venezuela and the region, protecting the integrity of our specialized industrial products while maintaining a fair and technically informed service.