REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
1. Introduction
This Refund & Cancellation Policy outlines the rights and obligations of customers regarding cancellations, withdrawals, returns, and refunds for products purchased through this online store. The policy has been created in accordance with the EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU, the German Civil Code (BGB), and other relevant e-commerce regulations.
2. Right of Withdrawal for Consumers (14 Days – EU Law)
Consumers residing in the European Union have the right to withdraw from their purchase within 14 days, without providing a reason.
2.1 Withdrawal Period
The withdrawal period is 14 days from the day on which you, or a third party designated by you (who is not the carrier), receive the goods.
2.2 Exercising the Right of Withdrawal
To exercise this right, you must notify us clearly via email:
Email: kontakt@kruos.de
Your withdrawal request should include:
Full name
Order number
Items you wish to return
Date of purchase
A clear declaration of withdrawal
You may use the EU model withdrawal form, although this is not mandatory.
3. Effects of Withdrawal
3.1 Refund Timeline
We will refund all payments received from you, including standard delivery costs (if applicable), within 14 days of receiving the returned goods or receiving proof that the goods have been shipped back.
3.2 Refund Method
Refunds are issued using the same payment method as the original transaction unless otherwise agreed.
3.3 Condition of Returned Goods
Returned goods must be:
Unused
Undamaged
Complete and in original packaging (where reasonably possible)
If the value of the goods has diminished due to handling beyond what is necessary to establish their nature, characteristics, or functionality, we may deduct an appropriate amount from the refund in accordance with § 357 BGB.
4. Return Shipping Costs
Unless otherwise specified:
The customer is responsible for the cost of return shipping.
Prepaid return labels are not provided unless explicitly offered.
Proper packaging and safe shipment of returned goods are the customer’s responsibility.
5. Exclusion: Custom-Built PCs (No Right of Withdrawal)
Under Article 16 of the EU Consumer Rights Directive and § 312g(2) BGB, the right of withdrawal does not apply to goods produced according to the customer’s specifications or clearly personalized.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Custom-built PCs assembled based on customer-selected components
Configured systems built to order
PCs modified upon request
Special-order components
As a result, custom-built PCs cannot be returned or refunded, except where defects are present and covered under statutory warranty rights.
6. Defective, Damaged, or Incorrect Goods
If goods arrive damaged, defective, or incorrect, customers must notify us within 48 hours of delivery.
Please provide:
Order number
Description of the issue
Photographs or video evidence (if applicable)
Depending on the case, we may offer:
Repair
Replacement
Partial refund
Full refund
7. Warranty Claims
All products are subject to the statutory warranty period of two years under EU law.
Warranty does not cover:
Damage caused by improper handling
Overclocking or unauthorized modifications
Damage from liquids or physical impact
Software issues caused by third-party applications
Normal wear and tear
Warranty claims may require customers to return the defective item for inspection.
8. Return Address
Unless otherwise instructed, goods must be returned to:
KRUOS
Lassallestrasse 7
76187, Karlsruhe, Germany
9. Cancellation Prior to Shipping
Customers may request cancellation before the order has shipped.
If the order includes a custom-built PC that has already entered assembly or preparation, cancellation may be refused or subject to a restocking or labor fee based on the work already completed.
10. Non-Returnable Items
The following items cannot be returned:
Custom-built PCs
Opened software or digital products
Digital licenses
Goods damaged due to misuse
Items without original packaging (where legally applicable)
11. Refund Processing Time
Refund processing time may vary depending on the payment method:
PayPal: typically 3–7 business days
Bank transfer: typically 5–10 business days
Credit/debit cards: up to 14 business days
12. Amendments to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Refund & Cancellation Policy at any time.
The version in effect at the time of purchase applies to the customer.