- About Us & These Terms Company Details
- Parcel Keep is a trading name of The Depot Box Ltd. Registered Office / Trading Address: 80 Bond Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8SP, United Kingdom.
- Contract Eligibility: These terms apply strictly to consumer sales (purchases made for personal use, not for resale or business operations).
- Orders & Pricing
- All prices are displayed in GBP (£) and include VAT where applicable.
- Delivery costs are calculated and shown at checkout prior to final payment.
- When you place an order, you will receive an automated email acknowledging receipt. Acceptance of your order and formation of the sales contract takes place when we dispatch your item(s).
- Payment Terms
- Payment Before Dispatch: Full payment must be cleared prior to dispatch.
- We accept all major credit/debit cards and secure online payment methods listed at checkout.
- Goods remain our property until full payment has been received and verified.
- 10-Year Guarantee & Warranty Terms
Our products are manufactured to high quality standards. We offer the following guarantees in addition to your statutory rights under UK consumer law:- 10-Year Structural Guarantee (Parcel Box Main Body):
- The main body, outer steel casing, and structural housing of the Parcel Keep box are covered by a 10-year guarantee against structural failure, manufacturing defects, and severe corrosion under normal domestic use.
- Lock Mechanism Exclusion:
- The lock mechanism (including combination dials, internal latches, and keys/keypads) is explicitly EXCLUDED from the 10-year structural guarantee.
- Lock mechanisms are subject to daily mechanical wear-and-tear and are covered by a standard 12-month warranty from the date of purchase.
- Guarantee Conditions:
- Applies only to the original consumer purchaser.
- The product must be installed and anchored in accordance with our installation instructions.
- Excludes damage caused by deliberate misuse, forced entry/vandalism, accidental damage, unauthorized modifications, or improper mounting.
- 10-Year Structural Guarantee (Parcel Box Main Body):
- Your Right to Cancel & Returns (Consumer Rights)
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have the legal right to change your mind and cancel your order:- Cancellation Window: You have 14 calendar days from the day after you (or a designated third party) physically receive the parcel box to cancel your purchase.
- How to Cancel: Contact us at The Depot Box Ltd via our Contact Us page or by writing to our address above, stating your name, order number, and intent to cancel.
- Returning Goods:
- You must return the item to us within 14 days of telling us you wish to cancel.
- The item must be returned unused, undamaged, and in its original packaging with all included fixing hardware and documentation.
- Return Shipping Costs: Unless the item is faulty or delivered in error, you are responsible for paying the return shipping costs.
- Refunds: We will issue a full refund (including standard delivery costs) within 14 days of receiving the returned item, provided it meets the return conditions.
- Faulty or Damaged Goods
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, goods must be as described, fit for purpose, and of satisfactory quality.- If your item arrives damaged in transit or develops a manufacturing fault within 30 days of delivery, you are entitled to an immediate full refund or replacement.
- If a manufacturing fault occurs after 30 days (and within the applicable 12-month lock warranty or 10-year structural guarantee window), we will offer a repair, replacement parts, or a full replacement box at our discretion.
- Delivery & Risk Delivery
- Time frames provided on the website are estimates. We will make every effort to deliver within the time frame stated.
- Risk of damage or loss of the goods passes to you once the item has been delivered to your specified address.
- Use & Limitations of Liability
- Parcel Keep lock boxes are designed as secure deposit points to deter opportunistic parcel theft. They are not indestructible safes.
- To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, The Depot Box Ltd is not liable for stolen or damaged packages left in or around the box by third-party delivery couriers.
- You remain responsible for safeguarding and setting your combination lock PIN codes.
- Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts (or Scottish/Northern Irish courts if you reside in those regions).
