Policies, Terms & Conditions


Stillwater Communications requires that its client(s) understand and agree to certain policies and procedures related to product purchases and returns. Acceptance of, and compliance with, these policies and procedures is required in order to effect the company's warranty programs (see "Stillwater Communications Standard One-Year Replacement Only Warranty" for retail clients; wholesale clients should contact their sales representative for applicable warranty).
    Stillwater Communications Policies
  1. Agreement
  2. Warranty
  3. Product Returns
  4. Manufacturer Authorizations
  5. Licensed Software
  6. Default
  7. Selling Equipment to Stillwater Communications
  8. Privacy
  9. Trademarks

Agreement

By placing an order (via purchase order or otherwise) in connection with the quote (“Quote”) provided to you, you accept the Quote and the terms and conditions set forth below, and agree that the same shall constitute a valid and binding contract (the “Agreement”) between you and Stillwater Communications. Stillwater Communications reserves the right to accept or reject at its (Stillwater Communications) sole discretion any and all orders that do not comply with the terms set forth in said Quote, or any order that is not placed within 30 days of the date Quote was created.

Warranty


Stillwater Communications's Standard One-Year Replacement Only Warranty Every piece of “New pre-owned” networking equipment sold by Stillwater Communications is fully-guaranteed and comes with a one-year replacement only warranty. Every piece of “Used or Refurbished” networking equipment sold by Stillwater Communications is fully-guaranteed and comes with a 30-day replacement only warranty. Only retail, end-user clients are eligible for the one-year standard warranty. Wholesale and reseller customers should contact their sales representative for available warranties. Advanced replacement of defective equipment is included, often with next-day delivery based on equipment availability Limited 8x5 technical support from Cisco-Certified technicians is immediately available on all pre-owned equipment. Advanced troubleshooting is only available to customers on paid maintenance contracts. Stillwater Communications's warranties and returns are subject to acceptance of, and compliance with, Stillwater Communications policies and procedures as described above. Extended two-year, five-year and lifetime warranties are available. Warranty extensions must be purchased prior to expiration of existing warranty.

Product Returns


Stillwater Communications will authorize returns and electronically issue an Authorized RMA # for the following reasons:
  1. “New Pre-owned” equipment is DOA or is found to be defective within one year from date of invoice.
  2. “Used or Refurbished” equipment is DOA or is found to be defective within 30 days from date of invoice.
Returns of “New-unused, Pre-owned” Working Product
Product returns are subject to Stillwater Communications approval and at the Company's sole discretion, Stillwater Communications will issue a credit - less a 20% re-stocking fee - on all returns of working product, provided that the following conditions are met:
  • Client follows the requisite procedures described below (see "Procedures: Returns of Working Product").
  • Client returns product within 30 calendar days from date of invoice.
  • Client returns product in the condition in which it was delivered (all product received otherwise will not be accepted).

Product received after 30 calendar days will not be eligible for credit. Warranties, service agreements, licenses, etc. are not eligible for return; contact your sales representative if you have any questions about product eligibility.
Procedures: Returns of Working Product
  1. If you (the client) would like to return a product, and it is still within 30 calendar days from the original date of purchase, please contact your Stillwater Communications Sales Associate
  2. If the return is approved by Stillwater Communications you must re-package the product such that Stillwater Communications receives it in the same condition in which it was originally delivered, sealed in the product packaging and then re-packaged in a neutral box. Working product must be received by Stillwater Communications within 30 calendar days of original receipt.
  3. Working product returns originally quoted and sold as “unused, unopened, pre-owned equipment” must be returned with the manufacturer seal intact in order to be eligible for full credit – less a mandatory 20% re-stocking fee.
  4. Client is responsible for all freight charges incurred when returning Working product. “Used or Refurbished” Working Product is not eligible for return.
Returns of Non-Working/Defective “New Pre-owned” Product
Stillwater Communications will replace all non-working/defective ("defective") “New Pre-owned” product (on a best-efforts basis) within one year from date of invoice provided that the following conditions are met:
  • Client follows the requisite procedures described above in "Procedures: Returns of Working Product".
  • RMA is approved within one year from the original date of purchase on new hardware, or for 30 days from the original date of purchase on used or refurbished hardware, or within extended warranty period if applicable.
  • Client returns product in the condition in which it was delivered (all product received otherwise will not be accepted).

Returns of Non-Working/Defective “Used or Refurbished” Product
  • Stillwater Communications will replace all non-working/defective ("defective") “Used or Refurbished” product (on a best-efforts basis) within thirty days from date of invoice provided that the following conditions are met:
  • Client follows the requisite procedures described above in "Procedures: Returns of Working Product".
  • RMA is approved within one year from the original date of purchase on new hardware, or for 30 days from the original date of purchase on used hardware, or within extended warranty period if applicable.
  • Client returns product in the condition in which it was delivered (all product received otherwise will not be accepted).

To ensure your matter is handled properly, please note the following policies:
  • Defective product must be returned to / received by Stillwater Communications within 30 calendar days upon receipt of a replacement product, or it will not be accepted by Stillwater Communications
  • If defective product is not returned to / received by Stillwater Communications within 30 calendar days, the client will be charged the full purchase price of both the defective product and the replacement product.
  • Client will be issued a credit at the sole discretion of Stillwater Communications if an item cannot be replaced in a timely manner.
Procedure: Returns of Non-working/Defective Product
  1. If your (the client's) product appears to be defective or is not functioning properly, please contact your Stillwater Communications Sales Representative at 1 (800) 551-6065 to speak with the on-call technician to troubleshoot the matter.
  2. If Stillwater Communications approves the return of a non-working/defective ("defective") product, you must re-package the defective product such that Stillwater Communications receives it in the same condition in which it was originally delivered. Defective product must be returned within 30 calendar days of replacement (see policies above).
  3. Authorized RMA number must be noted on the shipping label.
  4. In most cases, Stillwater Communications will accept responsibility for the cost of freight.
  5. In the event Stillwater Communications cannot replace your product in a timely fashion, Stillwater Communications will issue a credit.

Manufacturer Authorizations


Stillwater Communications is an independent distributor not affiliated with any original equipment manufacturer, or their respective authorized channels. We provide a new solution; defined as unused, unopened, pre-owned equipment. Stillwater Communications does not represent any manufacturer and as such cannot be held liable for any damages pertaining to manufacturer contracts unrelated to Stillwater Communications caused by or in result of doing business with Stillwater Communications. Any and all Equipment provided is considered to fall within these definitions and supersedes any document, written or verbal agreement, or notice that states otherwise. Fair notice of these definitions has been provided and made available on every Stillwater Communications Quote, and is available at any time on the Stillwater Communications Website. www.Stillwatercomm.com
Stillwater Communications considers all equipment its sells as “pre-owned,” meaning originally it was sold by the manufacturer or an authorized reseller and now is being resold. Some of our inventory is used and some equipment has been resold without being used. All Stillwater Communications’s used equipment has undergone full inspection, cleaning, testing and reconditioning to return the equipment to as close to original condition as possible. In some cases, equipment requires minor repairs or cosmetic improvement, and is then designated as “refurbished” Our goal is to return equipment to “like new” condition while offering exceptional savings of between 50 and 90 percent off manufacturers’ list prices.
Equipment that is called “new-surplus” or “pre-owned” has never been used and it may also be described in terms of the condition of its packaging. Equipment that is “new/open box” can range in condition from mint to two or more years old and already resold multiple times, but it has never been used. “New/in box” typically denotes the product is in the condition as originally sold from the OEM’s distribution channel with its original tape unopened.

Licensed Software


Any software listed on the Quote will be subject to your separate license agreement with the owner or distributor ("licensor") except as the agreement may conflict with the terms of this Agreement. You will comply with all non-conflicting terms and look solely to the licensor for satisfaction of all claims and warranties relating to the software.

Default


If you breach any of your obligations under this agreement, Stillwater Communications may, at its option and without notice declare you in default and (a) terminate the Agreement; (b) take possession of the Equipment without court order, posting of bond or other process and without liability for damages; (c) retain any deposit as liquidated damages; and (d) exercise any other remedies available to it at law or in equity, including without limitation those remedies available under the Uniform Commercial Code.
You agree to pay Stillwater Communications upon demand all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by Stillwater Communications, or its affiliates in enforcing its rights under this Agreement.

Selling Equipment to Stillwater Communications


Stillwater Communications honors its commitments and expects equipment suppliers to do the same. If we buy equipment that is not in good physical and working condition with valid serial numbers, we expect vendors to refund payments or replace the item within one week. Stillwater Communications will only buy from legitimate suppliers who have clear and free title to the equipment.
To request a bid for your equipment, contact your Stillwater Communications Sales Associate, or call 1 (800) 551-6065.

Privacy Policy


Stillwater Communications is committed to respecting your privacy. Stillwater Communications provides this online privacy statement to make you aware of our privacy policy and practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. In general, you can visit www.StillwaterCommunications.com without telling us who you are or revealing any personal information about yourself.
However, there are times when we may need information from you, such as your name, business address and e-mail address. We may also ask that you respond to questions about your business and areas of interest. Stillwater Communications will let you know before we collect any personal information from you over the Internet. When you choose to give us personal information over the Internet, Stillwater Communications will earnestly attempt to let you know how we will use this information. Stillwater Communications will also seek to take appropriate steps to protect the information you share with us, including using appropriate technology for credit card data used in electronic commerce transactions.
When Stillwater Communications receives information about your session or about you, we may use it for research or to improve our site and the services we offer you. We will ask you if you want us to use that information to continue contact with you by Stillwater Communications via e-mail or other means, for example, to send you new product information or notification of special offers. If you do not want us to contact you, you can choose to "unsubscribe" or “opt-out,” and Stillwater Communications will respect your wishes.
Stillwater Communications will not sell, rent, or lease your personally identifiable information to others. Stillwater Communications will not use or share the personally identifiable information provided to us online in ways unrelated to the ones described above without first letting you know and offering you a choice. As previously stated, we will also provide you the opportunity to let us know if you do not wish to receive unsolicited direct marketing materials from us and we will do everything we can to honor such requests. Local country laws and policies are applied where they differ from those in the U.S. In general, IP addresses (the Internet address of a computer) are logged to track a user's session while the user remains anonymous. We analyze this data for certain trends and statistics, such as which parts of our site users are visiting and how long they spend there. In general, we do not link your IP addresses to anything personally identifiable to you.
Some Stillwater Communications web pages use "cookies," which are small files that may be placed on your hard disk for record-keeping purposes. A cookie helps us remember who you are. It is like when someone frequently visits a certain store, the clerk may not know the customer by name, but recognizes the customer and knows some of that customer's preferences. Similarly, cookies can make your subsequent visits to the Web page simpler and more seamless. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether or not to accept it. (However, by not accepting cookies, some Web pages may not display properly or you may not be permitted to access certain information.)
If you have any questions or comments about our privacy practices, would like to stop receiving information from Stillwater Communications or would like to correct or update information provided to Stillwater Communications via its Web site, please contact us by calling 1 (800) 551-6065

Trademarks


The trademarks, logos and service marks ("Marks") displayed on this Web site are the property of Stillwater Communications, its affiliates or other third parties. Users are not permitted to use these Marks without the prior written consent of Stillwater Communications or such third party which may own the Mark.
“Stillwater Communications” and Stillwater Communications logo are registered trademarks of Stillwater Communications, LLC.
“Stillwater Communications,” are trademarks of Stillwater Communications and/or its affiliates.
Marks of Other Parties
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Stillwater Communications is an independent distributor not affiliated with any original equiptment manufacturer, or their respective authorized channels. We provide a new solution; defined as un-used, un-opened, preowned equipment. All new solutions come with a one-year replacement-only warranty. All return material is subject to a mandatory 20% restocking fee.