Terms And Conditions Of Sale
AVADirect is a custom computer builder that
provides the service of combining hardware
components which it obtains from outside
vendors to create an optimally functional
computer product. The design, functionality,
aesthetics, and performance of the hardware
components used to create the computer
product are determined by, and the
responsibility of, the manufacturer.
Therefore, AVADirect is not responsible or
liable for any defects or issues that relate
to the design, functionality, aesthetics, or
performance of those components. All
concerns related to hardware components
should be directed to the manufacturer.
These Terms and Conditions of Sale
(“Agreement”) contain the terms and
conditions that apply to every order,
purchase, receipt, delivery, or use of any
products or services from Freedom USA, Inc.,
dba AVADirect.com or any of its subsidiaries
or affiliates (collectively “AVADirect”).
When you, whether personally or on behalf of
an entity (“you”), purchase any good(s) or
service(s) through the AVADirect website,
execute AVADirect’s payment authorization
form, you accept, or check the box
indicating you agree to be bound by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, and
agree to be bound by, this Agreement. You
also agree to be bound by this Agreement if
you order products via email, telephone, or
the issuance of a purchase order, and such
order is accepted by AVADirect.
AVADirect reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to make changes or modifications
to this Agreement at any time and for any
reason. AVADirect will alert you about any
changes by updating the “Last updated” date.
You agree to waive any right to receive
specific notice of each such change.
Supplemental terms and conditions, or
documents, that may be posted on this
Website from time to time are hereby
expressly incorporated herein by reference.
We reserve the right, in our sole
discretion, to make changes or modifications
to these Terms and Conditions at any time
and for any reason. We will alert you about
any changes by updating the “Last revised”
date of these Terms and Conditions of Sale,
and you waive any right to receive specific
notice of each such change.
It is your responsibility to review this
Agreement carefully. Particularly, the
language in ALL CAPS. You are also
responsible for monitoring it for, and
reviewing, any updates or revisions. You
will be subject to, and be deemed to have
been made aware of and accepted, any updates
or revisions to this Agreement after the
date they are posted.
AVADirect’s “Terms and Conditions of Use”
Policy is incorporated into this Terms &
Conditions Of Sale Policy.
1. Definitions
- The terms, “We,” “us,” and/or “our,” mean Freedom USA, Inc., dba, AVADirect.com or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (collectively “AVADirect”).
- The terms, “You,” “Your,” and/or “Customer,” mean the individual(s) or entities identified on the Order Confirmation.
- The term, “Custom built products” means all products that were assembled by AVADirect from third-party components, whether or not such components were modified by AVADirect.
- The terms, “Product” and “Products,” are meant to include services.
- The term, “Mining Configurations,” means tower and rackmount solutions that include three or more graphics cards.
- The term, “Hardline Liquid Cooling Solutions,” means all computer systems containing Hardline Liquid Cooling (use of rigid tubing).
- The term, “Special Order Items,” any product, component, or part that AVADirect procures specifically for a customer’s order and that cannot be returned to the manufacturer or distributor. This includes items that are manufactured to order, customized for the customer, or otherwise designated by AVADirect as non-returnable and/or non-cancelable due to supplier restrictions.
- The term, “True Custom Products,” means all PCs that are not Mining Configurations or Hardline Liquid Cooling Solutions.
- The term, “Return,” means to deliver a product to AVADirect or to a third party designated by AVADirect.
- The term, “Refund,” means reimbursement for a product, less applicable deductions (e.g., restocking fee).
- The term, “Credit,” means funds held in a customer’s account that are redeemable towards future purchases from AVADirect.
2. Payment Terms, Orders, Quotations
Advertised prices are in US Dollars and, unless otherwise noted, exclude shipping , handling, and any taxes, customs, or import/export fees that may be imposed by the governmental authority of the jurisdiction in which you reside and/or work. Until full payment is received, your order is not binding on us and any price quotation from AVADirect is subject to change at any time without notice. AVADirect reserves the right to reject or cancel any order at our sole discretion. AVADirect also reserves the right to prosecute fraud to the full extent of the law including (but not limited to) credit card fraud and check fraud. AVADirect is not responsible for pricing errors, typographical and other like errors and reserves the right to cancel any orders or quotes resulting from such errors.
Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, and Financing.
Due to the unique nature of custom built products, you specifically authorize AVADirect to charge the agreed price (including taxes, fees, shipping costs, or other terms that may apply to your specific purchase) for said products to your account or payment method, immediately upon placing your order or, when required by AVADirect, upon receipt of the Payment Authorization Form signed by you . YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TIMELY PAYMENT OF ALL FEES AND CHARGES (INCLUDING OVERDRAFT OR OTHER BANK FEES) AND FOR PROVIDING VALID PAYMENT INFORMATION.
Check, Wire, and ACH
Payment must be submitted prior to order processing. For ACH or Wire payments, AVADirect will provide the bank information after order submission. Please allow up to ten (10) calendar days for payment clearance.
Processing Fees
You are responsible for all processing fees associated with processing bank-to-bank transactions. Information about Financing can be found here: Financing.
Net Terms (for approved accounts only)
Net terms are due thirty (30) calendar
days from the date of the invoice,
unless otherwise specified in writing by
AVADirect. If you fail to make timely
payment of any amount invoiced by
AVADirect, AVADirect shall have the
right, in addition to all other rights
and remedies available to AVADirect at
law or in equity, to immediately revoke
any or all credit extended, delay or
cancel future deliveries (including
withholding any products being
repaired), and/or reduce or cancel any
or all quantity discounts extended to
you.
You shall pay all costs of collection
including reasonable attorneys’ fees. A
service charge of the lesser of one and
one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the
maximum amount allowed by law will be
charged on all past due balances
commencing on the date payment is due.
Upon your receipt of the products, and
until payment is made in full, you
hereby grant AVADirect a security
interest in such products and authorize
AVADirect to file one or more UCC
financing statements to evidence the
security interest granted herein. If
payment for any products or services is
not paid within sixty (60 days), then
AVADirect, in addition to any rights it
may have herein, shall have the rights
granted to AVADirect in connection with
such security interest, including the
right to repossess the products.
Shipment of goods pursuant to any
purchase orders placed by you does NOT
constitute acceptance by AVADirect of
any of the terms and conditions of such
purchase orders except as to
identification and quantity of goods
involved.
3. Products
AVADirect continually upgrades and
revise our products and service
offerings. AVADirect may revise and
discontinue products at any time without
prior notice to its customers.
AVADirect has made every effort to
display the colors and images of our
products, as they appear in person, as
accurately as possible. However,
AVADirect cannot guarantee the accuracy
of any product’s display (e.g., color)
on the AVADirect Website. Nor can
AVADirect guarantee that a display will
reflect the most recent changes to
products. Additionally, all descriptions
of products or pricing are subject to
change at any time, without notice, at
AVADirect’s discretion.
All products will include an AVADirect
logo in a suitable location on the
product, as determined by our staff
before shipment. Upon customer’s
approval, AVADirect may ship a
substitute product that has the ordered
products functionality and performance,
even though it may vary from other
aspects of the originally-ordered
product. Due to custom assembly, some
components may show minor wear and tear
that does not affect the quality and
performance of the assembled product.
4. Processing Times
Due to the wide-range of system
configurations and components, AVADirect
has varied processing times.
Processing times start when payment is
charged, approved, and completed, and do
not include in-shipping transit period.
AVADirect may encounter a defect or
compatibility issues with hardware
and/or software that the customer
selected which may delay order
processing. It is our responsibility to
maintain direct communication with
customer regarding any delays of which
AVADirect is aware. AVADirect is not
responsible for lack of communication
from a customer which delays order
processing. Processing times are
estimates only and AVADirect shall not
be liable for any delays in processing.
Nor does AVADirect make any
representations or warranties with
respect to processing times. For a list
of specific processing times refer to
Order Processing Info.
5. Shipping Charges, Title, Risk of Loss
Unless otherwise expressly indicated at
the time of sale, shipping and handling
are additional charges. Shipping dates
are estimates. You shall be responsible
for any storage costs incurred by
AVADirect to the extent delays in
shipping are caused by you (including
shipments made in connection with
warranty claims).
Title to the product(s) passes to you
and risk of loss passes to you when the
product(s) are delivered to the address
you designate. AVADirect is not
responsible for loss or damage that
occurs during shipping from AVADirect to
customer. However, AVADirect will take
reasonable efforts to insure the shipped
product and file claims with the insurer
and/or the carrier should damage or loss
occur.
Products are deemed accepted by you
unless you notify AVADirect of
shortages, damage, or defects within
five (5) calendar days of delivery. If
you receive a shipment containing
damaged product(s), or if you receive a
shipment containing less than all
product(s) you ordered, you must notify
AVADirect and make a claim within five
(5) calendar days of such receipt.
Failure to make a claim in such time
period, shall be deemed acceptance of
the products as is. After AVADirect
confirm the validity of such claim,
AVADirect will (a) in the case of damage
or loss of product(s) during transit,
file a claim with the insurer and/or the
carrier, and (b) in the case of
incomplete shipment that is our
responsibility, ship the remainder of
ordered product(s) to you.
6. Taxes
You are solely responsible for
reporting, paying, collecting, and
remitting any sales tax, use tax, VAT,
transaction tax, transfer tax, duty tax,
or any other applicable fee or tax that
may be assessed on your transaction. You
agree to defend, indemnify, and hold
AVADirect harmless from and against any
and all liabilities, damages, claims,
and costs that may result from your
failure to properly report, pay,
collect, or remit any applicable tax or
fee.
You are also solely responsible for
understanding and following all relevant
state, federal, and international tax
laws and regulations that may apply to
your transaction. Therefore, AVADirect
strongly encourages you to learn about
all such relevant laws. Not only of
those in your own country, but also
other countries where you plan to do
business. AVADirect recommends seeking
legal assistance if necessary to
understand all relevant laws. You agree
to defend, indemnify, and hold AVADirect
harmless from, and against, any and all
liabilities, damages, claims, and costs
that may result from your failure to
comply with any applicable laws or
regulations.
7. Order Changes or Cancellation
You can request changes to your order—including the cancellation of specific item purchases—without incurring any additional fee. However, the request must be received by AVADirect prior to the time it purchases any hardware required for your order or AVADirect sends you an email or other communication confirming that any item in your order has entered AVADirect’s production process, whichever is earliest. All requests for changes to your order, after that time, are subject to a 10% fee and also subject to Section 9 regarding custom physical modifications.
8. Repairs, Returns, Credit, and Refunds
Applicability
This section applies only to products that qualify for a return, credit or refund. All returns or refunds must comply with these terms.
Restocking Fee
All returns will be subject to a 15% restocking fee.
Repaired Products Not Eligible for Refund or Credit
Additionally, if you choose to have a product repaired within this period of time in which it is eligible for a refund or credit, then it is no longer eligible for a refund or credit.
Eligibility for Return
Parts, accessories, and components may
be returned within 30 calendar days from
the date of delivery of the product.
True custom products may be returned
within 30 calendar days from the date of
delivery of the product.
Return Requirements
Before returning any product, you must
contact AVADirect and obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Once issued, RMA numbers are valid for
fifteen (15) days within which time
returned products must be received by
AVADirect. This loss could be included
with your return. AVADirect does not
accept returns that are expired or
without an RMA number.
All returned merchandise must conform
with the instructions and requirements
set forth in the RMA, along with any
other instructions provided.
You are responsible for the risk of loss
or damage, as well as shipping and
handling fees, for products that you
return. AVADirect strongly recommends
that you purchase insurance to cover any
potential loss, damages, or any other
consequences that may occur during
shipping. Moreover, no product shall be
eligible for return, credit, or refund
if AVADirect determines (in its sole
discretion) that the product was
rendered inoperable or physically
damaged as a result of the customer's
negligence, intentional conduct, or
other actions or inactions.
Information about return procedures can
be found at
AVADirect’s Warranty Information
and Limitations.
Refund and Credit Approvals
If a returned product is approved for a refund, it will be issued in the original form of payment within a reasonable amount of time after receipt and inspection of returned products.
Not Applicable for Cancellation, Return or Refund
The following cannot be canceled, returned, or refunded:
- Original shipping, handling, delivery, and associated fees.
- All software containing licenses.
- Consumable Material (Including but not limited to: Thermal paste, liquid coolant, thermal pads, and tubing).
- Labor and services.
- Mining configurations, hardline liquid cooling solutions, and special order items cannot be returned or refunded.
- Custom physical modifications made to products at your request. Products include (but are not limited to) computers, cases, components, accessories, and parts. Examples of custom physical modifications include (but are not limited to) to paint, etching, hardline liquid cooling solutions, and other Customer-requested physical modifications.
- Items financed through Walton Results Group, Inc., dba WRG Finance, or its affiliates.
Refusal to Pay, Cooperate, or Accept
When a product is returned to us, you must pay for any services for which you are required to pay and obligated to cooperate with AVADirect in its return and repair. You are also expected to accept the return of the product to you after repairs have been made. If you fail to comply with any of these conditions for 30 days or more, you agree that all rights, title and interest related to the product shall transfer to AVADirect without the need for any additional consideration.
9. Disclaimers and Limitations on Liability
Please read this section carefully.
AVADIRECT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, FOR SERVICES, SOFTWARE,
HARDWARE, PRODUCTS, SALES, AND SERVICES.
ALL SUCH ITEMS ARE SOLD “AS IS.” THIS
INCLUDES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE). AVADIRECT ALSO
MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE USE OF
MATERIAL OR CONTENT DISPLAYED ON THE
AVADIRECT WEBSITE WILL NOT INFRINGE UPON
THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES NEITHER
OWNED BY NOR AFFILIATED WITH AVADIRECT.
NOR IS AVADIRECT LIABLE FOR ANY FAILURE,
MODIFICATION, SUSPENSION, OR
DISCONTINUANCE OF THE AVADIRECT WEBSITE
OR ANY CONTENT, FEATURE, PRODUCT, OR
SERVICE OFFERED THROUGH THE AVADIRECT
WEBSITE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL AVADIRECT, ITS
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS
OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE (BEYOND ANY
REMEDIES SPECIFIED IN THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SALE) FOR ANY, DIRECT,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THIS
INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO) LOST
DATA, WAGES, PROFIT, OR INCOME, ARISING
OUT OF THE USE, OR THE INABILITY TO USE,
ANY PORTION OF THE AVADIRECT WEBSITE.
YOU AGREE THAT THERE IS NO SUCH
LIABILITY EVEN IN THE EVENT THAT
AVADIRECT IS NOTIFIED BEFOREHAND OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. YOU ALSO AGREE
THAT THE LIABILITY, IF ANY, OF
AVADIRECT, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR ITS AFFILIATES
ARISING OUT OF ANY LEGAL CLAIM CONNECTED
TO THE AVADIRECT WEBSITE IS LIMITED TO
THE AMOUNT YOU PAID AVADIRECT TO USE THE
AVADIRECT WEBSITE OR ITS SERVICES.
Note: Some of the provisions set forth in this section may be limited or restricted by certain jurisdictions.
AVADirect’s warranty can be found at AVADirect’s Warranty Information and Limitations.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law and Venue
Any disputes arising out of, or related to, the use of THE AVADIRECT WEBSITE, these Terms and Conditions, and/or Freedom USA Inc., dba AVADirect Custom Computers (“AVADirect”), will be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy, or claim
(“claim”) arising out of, or related to,
THE AVADIRECT WEBSITE, webpages, or
these terms and conditions shall be
submitted to non-appealable arbitration
by one arbitrator in accordance with the
rules of the American Arbitration
Association (“AAA”). Any such claim
shall be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State
of Ohio, without regard to its conflict
of laws principles. The place of
arbitration will be Twinsburg Ohio, and
each party agrees to waive any defense
or claim of lack of personal
jurisdiction, the inappropriateness of
venue, or forum non conveniens.
All submissions to arbitration shall be
made within forty-five (45) days of the
date upon which the controversy to be
arbitrated arose. The arbitration shall
be conducted before a sole arbitrator,
and under no circumstance shall punitive
damages be awarded in the arbitration.
Any award rendered in such arbitration
proceedings shall be final and binding
on each of the parties, and judgment may
be entered thereon in a court of
competent jurisdiction.
11. Waiver Of Jury Trial
You waive any right to a jury trial in a dispute concerning, or related to, the AVADirect website, these Terms and Conditions, and/or AVADirect. This includes any right vested by federal, state or local law or statute.
12. Waiver Of Class and Collective Action Claims
You agree to waive any and all rights to: (i) any dispute concerning the AVADirect website, these Terms and Conditions, and/or AVADirect being filed, or handled, as a class or collective action; and/or (ii) joining as a plaintiff, claimant, member or participant in any class action or collective against AVADirect.
13. No Waiver
The failure of either party to enforce any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of this agreement, shall not be construed to be a waiver of them in any way to affect this agreement’s validity or affect a party’s right to enforce them. Nor does it constitute a waiver of any future obligation to comply with such term, condition or provision.
14. Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Parties regarding the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior and/or contemporaneous negotiations and agreements, whether written or oral, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Any modification must be in writing and signed by all parties.