Terms and conditions

The following terms and conditions apply to all orders for the purchase of goods from rspbshop.co.uk.

You may only place an order for goods if you agree to these terms and conditions. By placing an order you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions as governing your order. This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

We advise you to print and keep a copy of these terms and conditions for your records.

Trading registered company/charity numbers

All distributable profits from the RSPB’s wholly owned subsidiary RSPB Sales Limited (registered office: The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, registered in England under company registration no. 2693778) are paid under Gift Aid to the RSPB (registered charity in England and Wales no. 207076 and Scotland no. SC037654). VAT Registration number: GB-365-9695-89.

Purchasing

The supply of goods from this site is subject to availability, and it is not always possible for us to inform you at the time you place your order whether the goods you want are available for purchase. If the item that you have ordered is unavailable, we may from time to time offer a substitute that is of equal or greater value and quality of the original item. If you are not entirely happy, you may return the substitute product.

As we are continually improving the design of our products, some specifications may vary slightly from descriptions on this website. All sizes are approximate.

When you submit your order you are allowing RSPB Sales Ltd to use your personal details to fulfil your order. In the event that there is a problem with your order, we will communicate with you via e-mail, telephone or letter.

Satisfaction guarantee

The RSPB offers a no-quibble return policy.

Should you be less than delighted with any item you buy from us for any reason, let us know within 90 days of delivery, and we will be pleased to offer you a replacement or a full refund.

Returns policy excludes made-to-order items, personalised items, direct delivery items, Moorcroft ceramics and Royal Crown Derby paperweights.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

The RSPB complies with the Direct Marketing Association's code of practice. Full details of the code can be viewed here: http://www.dma.org.uk/uploads/Interactive_code_v29(24%20June)ii_53e0ecac59009.pdf

If you wish to make a complaint about RSPB online shop, please contact us on 0345 034 7733 or shopping@rspb.org.uk.

In the event that we cannot resolve any dispute between us, we can consider various methods of dispute resolution.  The EU provides an online dispute resolution platform which exists to assist the resolution of disputes between online traders and consumers.  The platform, and more information about it, can be accessed here: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

Damaged or faulty goods

The goods that we supply are guaranteed to be durable and reliable. In the event that any product purchased from our website proves to be unsatisfactory in use due to defective workmanship or faulty material, you can return them to us for a replacement or a full refund. Your statutory rights are not affected.

Order cancellations, amendments and returns

So long as you let us know within 90 days of delivery, you may return the whole order or an individual product in its original packaging and condition for a full refund.

Where a refund is claimed, we will process the refund as quickly as possible, but please allow up to 14 days for the credit to reach your account.

If you wish to return an item, please call us first on 0345 034 7733. Items can be returned at no cost, using the freepost label on your delivery note.

If you wish to cancel your order for any reason the quickest way is to contact our Customer Care team by phone or email - please see contact details and opening hours on our Contact information page. You have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days after your order is delivered.

Age restrictions

Certain items available on the RSPB online shop are age restricted. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These items must be used responsibly and appropriately.

Copyright

The contents of this site are the property of RSPB Sales Ltd, and are protected by the UK and international copyright laws. These contents include but are not limited to the following: website design, graphics, text, visual clips, audio clips, logos and button icons, including the selection and arrangement thereof. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Permission is granted to electronically copy and to print the content in hard copy for the purpose of placing an order. Any other use of the online shop, without the prior permission of RSPB Sales Ltd, is strictly prohibited. The following are therefore expressly forbidden unless written consent has been given: reproduction for any other purpose than those referred to above, modification, distribution, transmission, broadcast republication, downloading or uploading of any part of this website.

Disclaimers

RSPB Sales Ltd provides this website on an "as is" basis and makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this website or the information, content, materials or products contained within it.

This includes, without limitation, warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose. RSPB Sales Ltd does not represent or warrant that the information contained within this website is accurate, complete or current. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

Company details and address

RSPB Sales Ltd
UK Headquarters
The Lodge
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2DL

For any queries or complaints about goods or services, please contact us, write to us at the above address, or telephone our UK based Customer Care team on 0345 034 7733 8 am to 8 pm - seven days per week. Calls may be recorded for training purposes.

Security

When you place your order you are automatically connected to our secure server using SSL encryption technology. This ensures that the information you send cannot be read by anyone apart from our ecommerce team.

To check you are in a secure area of our site please look at the bottom of your browser and you will see a closed padlock.

When submitting your order you are confirming to purchase goods and allowing RSPB Sales Ltd to use your personal details for the purpose of supplying goods.

We take the security of our customers’ personal and financial details very seriously. The processing of credit and debit card transactions are handled by the online payment provider Braintree which is a Paypal owned service provider. All direct payment gateways adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), which are defined by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, whose members include all major card brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Braintree is a PCI DSS compliant Payment Processor approved by our Banking partners and support the 3D services “Verified by Visa” and “MasterCard SecureCode”. All online payments are fully secured with the highest-possible level of encryption and no card or payment system details are stored by the RSPB at any time. When you make a payment via this website, your card details are transmitted securely directly to the Braintree secure servers.

If you would prefer to pay over the phone, we are happy to take your order and will collect payment details from you over the phone straight into our virtual online terminal and these are never written down.

Special offers and discounts

Offers and discounts do not apply to RSPB Membership, Pressies that protect(virtual gifts), binoculars, telescopes, direct delivery items (Personalised gifts, Moorcroft, Royal Crown Derby, RSPB wine), or products already reduced in price (eg sale items) unless specified. Offers requiring a code to be quoted in the shopping basket are limited to one offer per order.

Product specific offers are only available while stocks last.

Where a minimum spend amount is required to qualify for an offer, this is calculated on the basket sub-total (after any other discounts have been applied and excluding postage costs).

Prize draws

When a prize draw is running, the following rules will apply:

  • Terms and conditions apply. No cash alternative. One winning entry per household. RSPB employees are not eligible for entry.
  • Winners will be randomly selected from all online, telephone and postal orders received by the closing date.
  • List of winners names available by emailing customerfeedback@rspb.org.uk
  • To enter without purchase, send a postcard with your contact details to RSPB Sales Ltd, PO Box 4162, CHIPPENHAM SN15 9JS.

Data protection

As supporters are our most valuable asset we protect their details as required by the UK Data Protection Act 2018 or any replacement UK data protection law as may be enacted from time to time (including the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679).

We follow strict security procedures in storage and disclosure of information that you have given us, to prevent unauthorised access. Our security procedures mean that we may occasionally request proof of identity before we are able to disclose information to you.

If you place an order using the ‘guest checkout’ or ‘create an account’ feature, you must select your contact preferences. You can also manage your contact details by contacting us on 01767 693680 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm), visit http://www.rspb.org.uk/preferences, or write to Supporter Services, RSPB, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL.

Your orders are filed and can be viewed when you are logged into your account. This does not apply to orders placed using the ‘guest checkout’ feature. Details of orders placed using the guest checkout feature can be obtained from us by emailing customerfeedback@rspb.org.uk.

Cookies

In order to function correctly this website uses cookies. For more information about cookies please see the RSPB privacy policy.

Order address and contact details

RSPB Sales Ltd
PO Box 4162
CHIPPENHAM
SN15 9JS

Orderline and Customer Care Team: 0345 034 7733

Electrical items and batteries

Please recycle your electrical items and batteries. Find your nearest recycling centre at www.recycle-more.co.uk

The English language is used throughout the site, including for the conclusion of the order.