Privacy, Terms & Conditions

PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy sets out how Home Automation Technologies uses and protects any information that you give hatsmarthomes.info when you use this website.

Hatsmarthomes.info is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Hatsmarthomes.info may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 2021.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

Name

Contact information including email address, and phone number

Demographic information such as address, postcode, preferences and interests

Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

For delivery of products on our page.

Internal record keeping.

We may use the information to improve our products and services.

We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.

From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customize the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file, which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive.

Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at hatsmarthomes@gmail.com.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties, which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to hatsmarthomes@gmail.com

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

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Terms and Conditions

1. We guarantee that our products and services are one of the best!

2. Each product has a different warranty. Once you enquire it, we send you all the details about the product.

3. Quotations including installations assume that the client has provided main power (240V AC) point(s), internet access, modem and/or telephone socket(s) at the point(s) of installation otherwise extra charges will apply. Painting, chasing, patching, and finishing is to be made by the other contractors.

4. All works to be carried out within normal working hours, Sydney Local Time Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm except public holidays, otherwise surcharge may apply. Emergency After-hours Response Service time, Sydney Local Time Monday to Sunday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

5. Ownership of goods supplied or installed shall remain the property of Home Automation Technologies until paid in full by the customer.

6. The Customer shall pay the equivalence of 50% of the quoted price/contract price upon acceptance of the quotation and the terms and conditions. No works or goods will be ordered and supplied until such time that 50% of the order price is paid for. We are not responsible for any works, equipment supplied or any service work until such time that at least 50% of the contract price is paid to us and our terms and conditions are accepted and adhered to. 30% must be paid after our cabling job done and the rest amount should be paid on job completion. The deposit is not refundable without the written consent of Home Automation Technologies.

7. It is assumed that the all proposed works will be executed in an asbestos-free environment. No responsibility will be accepted by Home Automation Technologies for the delay and additional costs (if any) associated with asbestos or removal thereof.

8. All video surveillance systems, if you wish to have remote viewing from offsite or via an existing network it is owner’s cost and responsibility. The customer has to take care of any ongoing broadband internet cost, phone line cost if the system needs any.

9. Any of our access control system quotations do not include any user keys/cards. They can be purchased separately depending on the customer’s actual demand.

10. Prior authorization must be given by Home Automation Technologies for any goods returned for credit. Except for the return of faulty or incorrectly supplied, a 20% restocking fee applies for all return goods. Claim for equipment damaged as a result of incorrect use will not recognize.

11. No claims will be recognised after 10 days from the date of invoice or date of delivery.

12. The invoice number, date and product serial number must be quoted for warranty. The copy of invoice may be required.

13. Warranty does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from accidents, physical impact, virus, hacker attacks, misuses or misapplication, environmental issues, improper voltage, users’ operational mistakes, improper or unauthorized repair, neglect (forgot password etc), modification or use of unauthorized parts or accessories.

14. Home Automation Technologies warranty will not cover equipment, which has been: stolen, vandalized, in a fire, in flood, lightning strikes or if equipment has been tampered with by anybody except us.

15. 1.1% Merchant fee will be charged if the customer pays by Credit Cards, we don’t accept AMEX as a payment method.

16. Warranty is void if the case or screws are opened by customer.

17. All goods are sold FOB. All freight to and from Home Automation Technologies is at the expense of the customer. Should you have your own freight agent, please advise the salesperson concerned or our Technical Department prior to delivery. Please also be advised that your courier is acting as your agent, should the goods be misplaced, incorrectly delivered or stolen by your courier, Home Automation Technologies will not be liable or responsible.

18. Please, ALWAYS backup your whole data before service, repairs or replacement.

19. Any quotation is valid for 30 days only unless specified any longer. It may be withdrawn or varied by Home Automation Technologies at any time prior to acceptance.

20. All prices quoted in our price list are subject to change without notice. All goods will be paid for COD unless credit terms are established and accepted by Home Automation Technologies in advance.

21. Prices and configuration are strictly confidential and must not be disclosed to other parties without the written consent of Home Automation Technologies.

Security Camera Equipment Rental Agreement

Please read our terms of use carefully. You are consenting to be bound by these terms

of use when accepting our quotation.

1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Installation Date and remain in full force and effect until Equipment is returned to Owner. Renter shall return the equipment as per the agreement date and time, unless terminated earlier consistent with the terms herein. The minimum term of the Agreement is 5 months.

2. Payment. Renter shall authorize Owner to charge the debit card or credit card on file with Owner an amount equal to all payments and fees due under this Agreement. Renter shall also pay other charges in accordance with this Agreement due upon return of Equipment, fully allowed by law, including but not limited to: a)charges for optional services, if any; b) applicable taxes; c) loss of, or damage or repair to the equipment, loss of use, diminution of the equipment’s value caused by damage  to it or repair to it, and costs to enforce such charges including administrative fees for processing the claim and legal expenses; d) full day rate charged for each day of late return of the equipment; e) unless due to the fault of Owner, all fines, penalties, court  costs and other expenses relating to the equipment assessed against Owner or the equipment during the rental Term; f) all expenses Owner incurs due to Renter’s failure to return the equipment including costs in locating and recovering the equipment; The Renter will be invoiced 8 weeks rental fee in advance at the time of entering into this Agreement or the supply of the equipment to the site. Any extra charges exceeding the limit of 25 GB will be charged at the rate of seven dollars ($7.00) per gigabyte.

3. Late Payment. If Renter fails to make any installment payment within fourteen (14) days of the due date, Renter shall pay a surcharge of 15% per annum added to final invoice, per day for late payments.

4. Care & Location of equipment. Equipment can only be used in a careful and proper manner and shall not be used in any way that is inconsistent with Owner’s instructions or manuals. Equipment shall be located with Renter for the duration of the Agreement.

5. Repair and Alterations. The costs of all repairs made during the Term shall be paid by Renter, including but not limited to labor, material, parts and other items. Equipment shall not be serviced or repaired and parts and accessories shall not be replaced without Owner’s prior consent.

6. Insurance. Renter must carry insurance satisfactory to Owner equal to the value of the equipment to ensure its full replacement, unless agreed otherwise in writing by Owner.

7. Restrictions on Use. Renter shall take all the necessary steps to protect the equipment and keep it in good condition subject to fear wear and tear.

8. Loss or Damage. Renter shall alert Owner to any damage to the Equipment. Renter shall be responsible for any loss or damage to equipment and loss of use, diminution of the equipment’s value caused by damage to it or repair to it and missing equipment.

9. Condition of Equipment. Renter acknowledges that Renter has examined the equipment and that it is in good condition except as otherwise specified.

10. Return of Equipment. Renter shall return equipment on the date agreed, in the same condition as Renter received it, except for normal wear and tear. Renter shall return the equipment by requesting the owner to attend the site to remove the equipment. If equipment is not returned on said date, Owner reserves the right to take any action necessary to regain possession of the equipment.

11. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate on the date agreed. Owner reserves the right to terminate this Agreement earlier upon notice to Renter. If the Renter wishes to terminate this Agreement, the Renter must provide a notice of at least four (4) weeks notice to terminate the Agreement.

12. Indemnification and Liability. Renter shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner from and against any claim, demand, cause of action, loss or liability (including attorney’s fees and expenses of litigation) for any property damage or personal injury arising from Renter’s use of Equipment by any cause, except to the extent caused by Owner’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The provisions of this Article shall survive the termination of this Agreement with respect to any claims or liability accruing before such termination. In no event shall owner be liable for any indirect, special or consequential loss or damages arising from renter’s use of equipment, including but not limited to loss profits and loss revenue, even if informed of the possibility of such damages. All warranties or conditions implied by law are excluded. If implied warranties or conditions cannot be excluded, but limitation is permitted, our liability is limited to, in relation to goods a refund of the instalment price actually paid. No claim would be admitted the product or service does not serve the purpose.

13. Ownership. Owner shall at all times retain ownership and title to the Equipment. Renter shall immediately notify Owner in the event Equipment is levied, has a lien attached or is threatened with seizure. Renter shall indemnify and hold Owner harmless against all loss and damages caused by such action.

14. Waiver. No failure of Owner to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this Agreement shall act as a waiver of subsequent breaches; and the waiver of any breach shall not act as a waiver of subsequent breaches. Owner’s acceptance of payment with knowledge of a default by Renter shall not constitute a waiver of any breach.

15. Sever-ability. In the event any provision of this Agreement is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law, and the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. The parties further agree that in the event such provision is an essential part of this Agreement, they will begin negotiations for a suitable replacement provision.

16. Assignment. Renter may not, without the prior written consent of Owner, transfer or assign this Agreement or any part thereof. Any attempt to do so shall default on this Agreement and shall be void.

17. If the Renter is an incorporated entity, then the signatories of the Renter or the individuals will accept the quotations and the directors of the entity would be personally liable for the payment of the tax invoice. Any overdue invoice will be treated as a liquidated debt.