Last updated: 15 April 2025
This policy applies to all products purchased in-store or online via our website/s (“Products”) and forms part of the Terms and Conditions which apply to your purchase of Products.
Return locations
In-store purchases
To return a Product you purchased in-store, you may take it to your nearest salt&pepper store.
Online and home delivery purchases
Products purchased online or home deliveries must not be returned in-store. We reserve the right to refuse any return request made in-store for any Products purchased online or delivered to your home. To return an item you purchased online, you must arrange postage through Australia Post. You may arrange postage via one of the following methods:
- Visting our Easy Returns page and following the step-by-step instructions.
- Contact our Customer Service Team on using the live chat on our website.
- Email our Customer Service Team at info@salt&pepper.com.au.
Click and Collect purchases
Click and Collect orders must not be returned in-store. We reserve the right to refuse any return request made in-store for any Click and Collect Products. To return an item you purchased online, you must arrange postage through Australia Post. You may arrange postage via one of the following methods:
- Visting our Easy Returns page and following the step-by-step instructions.
- Contact our Customer Service Team on using the live chat on our website.
- Email our Customer Service Team at info@saltandpepper.com.au.
Change of Mind
You can benefit from this Change of Mind Policy which is offered for most of our products in addition to your statutory rights or any additional supplier or manufacturer warranties. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will happily provide you with a refund for an online purchase and an exchange or store credit for an in-store purchase subject to all of the following conditions being satisfied:
- You must return the Product to us within the following timeframes:
- Online Purchase: 30 days from the date of delivery; and
- In-store Purchase: 14 days from the date of purchase.
- You must provide us with a satisfactory proof of purchase (such as the invoice or register receipt).
- You must return the Product unused, in the original packaging with all tags and stickers still attached, in the merchandisable condition you purchased it in and including any accessories, manuals and documentation.
- The product is not an ‘Excluded Product’ (as described below).
EXCLUDED PRODUCTS
This Change of Mind Policy does NOT apply to:
- Gift cards or vouchers;
- Sale items purchased in-store;
- Clearance items and Products sold as ‘seconds’;
- Made-to-order, custom-made, personalised or monogrammed items (including The Custom Chef Personalised Products and made-to-order or custom-made rugs);
- AFL Premiership Collection;
- Items that have an accompanying tag that states ‘no change of mind’;
- Repaired or replacement products provided under this policy; and
- Mattresses, bath mats, quilts, underblankets, pillows and toppers (for health and hygiene reasons).
We reserve the right to reject any returns that do not meet the above requirements.
Our decision to provide an exchange or in-store credit in accordance with the conditions set out above will be determined in our absolute discretion.
Your entitlements to a refund, exchange, repair or credit are governed by the Australian Consumer Law and this change of mind policy is in addition to those rights.
PLEASE NOTE:
- For online purchases, we will refund you the amount you paid, excluding the original delivery charges. Refunds will be processed using the same payment method used when you made your original purchase.
- If you return a Product paid for by gift card or voucher, we will give you a store credit in the form of a gift card
- The refund guarantee for online purchases does not include the costs of return postage if you return via post. You are responsible for the cost and the risk of returning the Products to us. We recommend that items are returned to us via courier or registered post to ensure that they are protected and insured during transit. If the returned Product does not meet the requirements of this policy, you will be responsible for the cost of returning the Product to your nominated postal address.
- Floor rugs that are not made-to-order or custom-made are eligible for a Change of Mind Return. However, these items will be subject to a $25 return fee.
- Furniture (including but not limited to bed frames and headboards) purchased online is eligible for a Change of Mind Return. However, these items will be subject to a return fee equivalent to 15% of the price paid.
- Below are specific guidelines for returning Products purchased due to a change of mind during certain special promotions. Unless otherwise stated in the promotional terms, the following applies:
- Buy One, Get One – Both Products must be returned together for a full refund. If only one Product is returned, the refund will be adjusted to reflect the full price.
- Gift with Purchase – The free gift is not exchangeable and redeemable for cash. It must be returned with the purchased Product for a full refund. If not returned, the gift’s regular price will be deducted from the refund.
- Percentage Discounts (e.g. “Save 20% off orders over $100”) or Fixed Discounts (e.g. “Save $20 on orders over $100”) –If a return causes the total to fall below a promotion’s threshold, the discount from the transaction will be voided, and the refund adjusted.
- Multi-buy Discounts (e.g. “Buy 3 for $50”) – If only some Products from the multi-buy promotion are returned, the refund will reflect the full prices of the Products retained and the discount from the transaction voided.
To return an item due to a change of mind, you must follow our returns process. Please refer to ‘Organising the Return of Products’ below for more information.
Consumer Guarantees
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you believe a Product purchased from us is damaged, faulty or unsafe or is not of acceptable quality, fit for the specified purpose or does not match the description given to the product, you may return it to us within a reasonable period after purchase. In the unlikely event that your item arrives damaged or faulty, you must also notify us as soon as possible.
If a Product has a minor failure, we may provide a repair within a reasonable time. If we cannot repair the product within a reasonable time, then we may offer you a replacement (if available), refund or in-store credit. If the Product is assessed as having a major failure you may choose to return the Product and receive a refund or an in-store credit or receive an identical replacement (or one of similar value if reasonably available to us). Otherwise, you may keep the Product and request compensation equal to the drop in the value of the Product owing to the problem.
For more information about your rights as a consumer, see the Australian Consumer Law website at consumerlaw.gov.au.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Products that are damaged as a result of normal wear and tear, misuse, failure to take reasonable care or failure to use in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions are not considered to be faulty.
- If a Product is replaced, your replacement Product becomes your property and the returned Product becomes our property. When a refund is given, the returned Product becomes our property.
- Products marked as seconds or samples cannot be returned due to the fault that was identified at the time of purchase. If the Product exhibits a fault (not related to the fault identified at the time of purchase), is not fit for purpose or is incorrectly described, it may be returned in accordance with the above consumer guarantees.
To return a faulty item, you must follow our returns process. Please refer to ‘Return of Products’ above for more information.
Warranty on salt&pepper Cookware
salt&pepper Cookware products are covered by a 10-year warranty. The warranty starts from the date of purchase and continues for 10 years from this date.
At our discretion, we will replace or repair any defective part or item at any point within the warranty period.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The guarantee does not cover defects or faults caused to the product by:
- Negligence, abuse, misuse or a failure to use in accordance with our “Care and Use Instructions”, such as improper use and cleaning, overheating, neglect or modification;
- Accidents, drops or impacts;
- Normal wear and tear;
- Defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorised by us; or
- Cosmetic damages that do not impair the function of the product (examples include but are not limited to scratches, water marks, cracks, dents, stains or discolouration to surfaces).
- The benefits given to you by this warranty are in addition to your other rights and remedies under any laws which relate to these products. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Manufacturer Warranty
Many of our Products come with a guarantee or warranty from the manufacturer. Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions on or in the packaging, however nothing in those warranty terms and conditions excludes the application of the Consumer Guarantees that apply under the Australian Consumer Law and our change of mind policy.
PLEASE NOTE:
- For online returns you may also be required to send us images of the damage to help us with our assessment. If your claim relates to a warranty from the manufacturer, once we have received your returned Product, we will then contact the manufacturer to finalise your warranty claim. Please do not attempt to return an item before speaking to one of our specialists (as you may be responsible for associated expenses where your product is found not to be in breach of warranty).
- Products that are damaged as a result of normal wear and tear, misuse, failure to take reasonable care or failure to use in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions are not considered to be faulty.
Return of Products
Products must be returned whenever we agree to provide you with a refund or replacement or ask you to return the Product to us for inspection. Before returning a Product, please ensure that your returned Product meets the conditions outlined in this policy.
Please note:
- For online returns, if you are returning a faulty Product, please visit our Easy Returns page and following the step-by-step instructions. Alternatively, you may contact our Customer Service Team and provide your order number and a full detailed description of the problem. You may be required to provide supporting photographic evidence to help us with our assessment. Depending on the problem our Customer Service team will determine how best to resolve it with minimum inconvenience to you. Where during the preliminary assessment, we agree that a Product is defective and needs to be replaced or repaired, return shipping will be arranged at our expense. You are nevertheless entitled to recover reasonable postage costs if the Product is confirmed to have a defect later. We recommend that items are returned to us via courier or registered post to ensure that they are protected and insured during transit. Please keep the receipts of any shipping costs you incur.
- For in-store returns, we may assess the returned product in-store but in certain circumstances, it may be necessary for us to send the product away for assessment within a reasonable period.
Responsibility for returned Products
It is your responsibility to ensure that the Products are protected from damage or loss in transit. Returned Products that are damaged or soiled in transit may not be accepted and may be sent back to you and/or a refund refused. We recommend paying for tracking or product insurance.
Return Authorisation Number (A Must Have)
All returns sent to us via post must have a Return Authorisation (RA) number which you will need to obtain from us. This is required for replacement Products and refunds. After you have provided us with the required information, the Customer Service team will email you a PDF voucher containing the RA number, which you must print and affix to the Product prior to posting. The Product should be returned to us within 30 days of the issuance of the RA. Returns without an RA number will not be accepted. If you send us a Product without an RA, we may not able to identify sufficient details to enable us to attend to your claim. You will be notified by email once your return has been received and processed. Unidentified returns may be returned to the sender. Therefore, please ensure all details are clear and concise.
Proof of Purchase
It is important for us to establish that claims made about our Products are genuine and that you originally purchased the Products from us. If you are returning a Product purchased in-store, you must present your invoice or register receipt (or a copy or photo of it). We may also accept other types of proof of purchase including financial statements such as credit card or bank statement (provided it clearly identifies the value of the product), Buy Now Pay Later statement or warranty card showing the date and amount of purchase. We reserve the right to reject your claim if you cannot reasonably demonstrate that you purchased the Product from our store.
Refunds
Where we agree to refund you for a Product, the refund will be credited to your original method of payment.
Replacement Products
Where we agree to replace a Product:
- A replacement for the Product that you ordered will be shipped to you at our expense after we have received your returned Product (Note: This does not apply to change of mind returns).
- The delivery time for the replacement Product will be the same as stated for the original Product.
- Replacement products are subject to the same warranties and consumer guarantees as the original product, other than our change of mind policy which will no longer apply to the replacement Product.
Further Information
For further information, please check our Website and In-store Terms and Conditions or contact our Customer Service Team on 1300 136 936. For more information about your rights as a consumer, see the Australian Consumer Law website at consumerlaw.gov.au