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- Terms and Conditions
- Privacy Notice
- Size Helper
- Size Charts
International orders
Placing an order
Please use the webshop to place your order instead of sending requests via email. This is the easiest way for both you and us. Our webshop will automatically detect your country by your IP address and the prices and currencies of the products and shipping options are changed accordingly. If you need to change the destination country, you can do it from the drop-down menu on the top right of the page.
Unfortunately, adding stuff to your order after you have paid or combining orders is not possible.
We do not offer wholesale at all at this time.
If you are have any questions please feel free to send us email to [email protected].
Shipping and tracking
You'll find that our shipping prices are reasonable and the rates are fixed. The shipping rates are shown in the shopping cart. In reality the shipping is more expensive than what you'll be paying, but we'll make up the difference.
Approximate delivery times (weekends and holidays are excluded):
- Sweden: approx. 2-6 work days via Posti / DHL Servicepoint
- Europe: approx. 2-6 work days, EU countries via local postal services and other European countries via DHL Express
- North America: approx. 7-30 days via local postal services (Finnish Posti, USPS and Canada Post) or 2-5 days via DHL Express
- Rest of the world: approx. 7-30 days via DHL Express
Please note that these are approximate delivery times based on the carrier's average. Varusteleka is not responsible for shipping delays if the parcel has been handed over to the carrier at the right time and delay is caused by the carrier, weather conditions, international customs issues or by other circumstances which are beyond our control.
Tracking is available at http://www.posti.fi/private/ or at www.dhl.com/en/express/tracking.html
Prices and taxes
Prices are affected by whether or not you order inside the European Union (outside the EU you don't pay VAT). In Finland, like most other countries in EU, we have VAT, Value Added Tax. It is nominally 24 %. The simplest way to figure this out is simply to use the drop-down menu above and you'll see all prices and shipping as you get them.
EU residents might think they pay more, but that's not the case - if you order outside the EU, you will usually have to pay local VAT and whatever customs duties your country might charge. Please note that all customs fees, taxes and duties are your responsibility. Logistics companies, e.g. DHL Express, might also add a service fee for declaring your item on your behalf. The value of the package will be listed directly on your package or transmitted digitally as required by customs authorities. Our shipping system is completely automated, and we cannot falsify customs forms. The customs forms will accurately describe the contents and cost of your order. We cannot mark orders as "gift", "sample", "educational" or lower the values.
Payment
We accept payment via PayPal, Trustly and Solinor Payment Highway (Visa and Mastercard). We offer also Payson and Svea Invoice for Swedish clientele.
Trustly
Trustly offers bank payments and credit transfers in a secure, simple and fast manner between consumers and e-merchants. Payments and credit transfers via Trustly are made immediately. Trustly is always free to use and no registration is required for users.
Trustly supports your favourite bank and you log in using the same credentials as when logging into your bank account. Millions of transactions throughout Europe are processed every year via Trustly, using the world's safest security protocol. Trustly provides a secure payment method that offers peace of mind and is a payment institute licenced by Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority to operate throughout the European Union. You can view our licence here.
If you have any questions regarding a payment made in conjunction with a purchase, we would ask you to contact the online store's customer service in the first instance.
Visit www.trustly.com for more information.
Restricted items
We do not deliver abroad following items: Gun replicas, deactivated guns, gun parts, magazines, deactivated grenades, batteries, aerosols. We know this sucks, but the Posti and all other companies will not carry them, because there are RULES. There is precious little we can do about it.
Please note that certain non-European Union countries are subject to country-specific prohibitions restricting European Union foreign trade with the country in question. Unfortunately, we do not know all of these, so all customs regulations and country-specific restrictions are your responsibility. We do know that we're unable to send some foodstuffs to the US, Canada, the UK and Japan.
International returns and refunds
Cookies
Like almost every website in the internet, Varusteleka's site uses cookies. There's nothing new about this, cookies have been around for about as long as WWW, and they have been used for this purpose all the time. The fuss about having to explain these basic things to people is new, but doesn't mean anything has been changed in the way you should use internet. Cookies are used to collect information from your use of the web. We collect information about everything we can, and be assured, your web browser gives us a lot of it - for example, where from you came to our site, what pages you browsed on our site and when, what internet browser you are using, what is the resolution of your screen and what is your operating system, and also the IP-address of your computer. Things like username/password combos, what you write, who's your Facebook friend and so on are not recorded, not in this way anyway.
Like every other webshop, we follow you so thoroughly that we could replay all your actions on our site. Your movements in our webshop are analyzed and we use this information to make our web pages easier to use and to generate more sales. We for an example change the layout of the links on our front page and see where people click themselves to, and then rearrange them so that people will find products they want to buy. Step 3: Profit.
If you're paranoid, you can disable cookies. We haven't tested our website without cookies and never will, because everybody uses them. You might not be able to order properly without cookies. Disabling cookies does not make you a privacy-aware internet wizard, if anybody wanted to harm or rob you, going cookie-less is like pulling it out before you come to prevent insemination. Gives you a false feeling of having it in control.
Read more about these things from our Privacy NoticeOnce you make an order and give us your e-mail address, you get a couple of automatic e-mail messages. The first one, order confirmation, is sent immediately. For orders that require payment quotation you get a separate e-mail including payment information. Once the package is sent the system sends you an e-mail about this. Included is a tracking code if applicable to the shipping method.
We have a very advanced system that tries to keep the web pages 100% up to date about item availability. As nothing is perfect, sometimes it fails, ie. you might order something that really isn't available. If this happens, we will try to contact you. If you haven't supplied phone or e-mail information and we don't have something you ordered, we'll either send your order without the item or not at all. So please include a working e-mail address and do check it after making an order! Once again: we do not use your personal info for any marketing purposes or other dubious crap.
Contact us
Contact us by e-mail or phone. When sending us e-mail clearly indicate what the message is about. If it's about an order, provide all the details, like the order number and the name of the person who originally placed the order. When answering to our e-mails, please quote all the previous messages. We receive hundreds of e-mails a day, so when we get a message from [email protected] that says "Okay" it can be difficult to find out what's it all about.
Check your e-mail system that you have sufficient space for new messages. We are fast and reliable, technology isn't. If you don't hear from us in a few days, our response has been lost in a spam filter or some other technical problem has occurred.
Our contact information:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Phone: +358 10 320 3813 (Weekdays 08:00-16:00 EET)
Register Description
Registrar
Varusteleka Oy
Hankasuontie 11 A
00390 Helsinki
www.varusteleka.fi
[email protected]
Business ID 2082907-8
Registered Name
Varusteleka’s Customer register
Basis for keeping the register
Purchases made in Varusteleka’s webshop are saved in our register, or when a customer makes an account in Varusteleka’s webshop.
Purpose of the register
The main purpose of the register is to get the order shipped to the customer. The register also helps Varusteleka solve any problems related to the order, or resolve customer returns.
The secondary purpose of the register is to create personalized content in Varusteleka’s webshop.
Some of the information in the register may be sent to Varusteleka’s partners so that customer relations may be developed outside of webpages controlled by Varusteleka. When this was written, this means that Varusteleka will send various customer lists to Facebook and Custobar (marketing platform for emails and website content) in order to advertise through these channels as well.
Outside companies will not have access to anyone’s Facebook profile, to anyone’s personal data, nor will it be possible to spy on any of the customers - they will only be shown adverts. If this is generally inconvenient, the solution is simple: use an email address for Facebook that isn’t used anywhere else.
The register will also be used for tracking advertisement efficiency. If something isn’t working, we want to know about instead of being an annoyance to people.
Customers have the right to opt out of sending information to Varusteleka’s partners. This is possible by sending an email to [email protected]
Information held in the register
The register will save everything that we can get from purchases or the creation of an account. In other words:
- Customer’s name
- Customer’s address and other contact information
- Items order by a customer and their sizes
- Information given in the Note-field.
- Previously used shipping and payment methods
- Order tracking information
- Customer’s measurements (these won’t be saved yet, but for those with an account, this will be possible later this year)
Information usage
The information won’t be used for direct marketing, unless the customer has otherwise requested it.
Information will only be used for refining internet marketing, which will not lead to direct marketing or forwarding customer information to other parties.
At the time of writing, we only send information to Custobar and Facebook that will be used by our own advertising account. The amount of advertisements you see on Facebook will not suddenly jump - you will only see more specialised advertisements (from Varusteleka).
The customer may request that his or her information be removed from the register, and we will do so. Legal matters, inheritance, or open bills may of course affect the situation.
Protected register
The register is located on Varusteleka’s password-protected, encrypted and encased-in-concrete servers, which are not accessible by outside parties. Facebook advertising audiences based on the information in the register are only accessible by us. They are also unable to be opened once they have been sent to Facebook - we are only able to see how many persons there are in an audience.
Domestic orders
Placing an order
Use the web shop, please. If technology fails, you can also mail us [email protected].
For an order, we need you first name, last name, address, postal code, and city. We also need at least an e-mail address, and if at all possible, your phone number. When placing an order, we need you to give us permission to collect and process the data you provide us. You can learn more about this from our Privacy Notice.
If you give us your e-mail address, our system will automatically send you a message when the package is sent from us. You'll get a tracking code with the message, except when the delivery method has no tracking. If you don't give an e-mail address or phone number and there is a problem with your order (missing/faulty address details, a product out of stock), we may not be able to process your order or your order will be sent incomplete.
Finnish laws are very strict on privacy. What's more, we're the good guys, so we really respect privacy. Your information will never be abused or leaked to unnecessary third parties. Mostly we use it to get your order to a succesful conclusion. You will not receive marketing emails unless you specificly order them from us.
We accept both domestic and international orders.
Payments
Domestic orders
Domestic orders can be paid in advance with Maksuturva online payment (using Finnish bank systems or credit cards), Svea invoice or by cash on delivery.
Svea invoice
Using Svea invoice to pay for your transactions is safe and easy. You don't need to use your payment card details and you will get your goods before you pay for them. The invoice will be sent to you separately via letter.
- You get your goods before you pay for them
- 14 days payment time
- With Svea invoice orders it is not possible to add products to your order
- You don't need to use your payment card details
- Normal 14-day return policy with domestic orders
- When using pick-up from store as delivery method, the person picking up the order must be the same person who made the order. Be prepared to prove your identity with a driving licence, passport or ID with photo.
Billing payment 3,50 € per order. If payment is delayed, a reminder fee of 5,00 € and 7,00 % interest + reference rate for late payment will be added to bill. Svea will check the customer's creditworthiness, which in some cases involves credit check. The order will only be delivered to your official home address found from population register.
Cookies
Like almost every website in the internet, Varusteleka's site uses cookies. There's nothing new about this, cookies have been around for about as long as WWW, and they have been used for this purpose all the time. The fuss about having to explain these basic things to people is new, but doesn't mean anything has been changed in the way you should use internet. Cookies are used to collect information from your use of the web. We collect information about everything we can, and be assured, your web browser gives us a lot of it - for example, where from you came to our site, what pages you browsed on our site and when, what internet browser you are using, what is the resolution of your screen and what is your operating system, and also the IP-address of your computer. Things like username/password combos, what you write, who's your Facebook friend and so on are not recorded, not in this way anyway.
Like every other webshop, we follow you so thoroughly that we could replay all your actions on our site. Your movements in our webshop are analyzed and we use this information to make our web pages easier to use and to generate more sales. We for an example change the layout of the links on our front page and see where people click themselves to, and then rearrange them so that people will find products they want to buy. Step 3: Profit.
If you're paranoid, you can disable cookies. We haven't tested our website without cookies and never will, because everybody uses them. You might not be able to order properly without cookies. Disabling cookies does not make you a privacy-aware internet wizard, if anybody wanted to harm or rob you, going cookie-less is like pulling it out before you come to prevent insemination. Gives you a false feeling of having it in control.
Read more about these things from our Privacy NoticeShipping
We use Posti, the Finnish postal company and also Matkahuolto and PostNord.
Almost 90% of shipments are packed day or two after the purchase has been made. If, however, we have a lot of orders in the line, we'll usually notify about it on the front page.
We will add delivery surcharge of 3,50 € to products containing explosive substances. Some explosives' delivery methods are also limited to pick-up from store only and in these cases there is no surcharge to delivery. This information is also available on the products that are affected by these terms.
Posti Parcel Locker
We also deliver domestic orders via Posti Parcel Locker. Please note the following when ordering with Posti Parcel Locker delivery method:
- Size limitations: Maximum size 60cm x 36cm x 60cm, maximum weight 25 kg
- If your order won't fit inside one package, we will send your order using in multiple packages. In case the item won't fit inside Posti Parcel Locker -compatible packaging, we will contact you.
Returns policy
We've made a separate page for our returns policy. In short, domestic orders can be returned and refunded in full withing 100 days of receiving the goods. International returns are not accepted, unless the customer pays for the shipping, back and forth.
Once you make an order and give us your e-mail address, you get a couple of automatic e-mail messages. The first one, order confirmation, is sent immediately. For orders that require payment quotation you get a separate e-mail including payment information. Once the package is sent the system sends you an e-mail about this. Included is a tracking code if applicable to the shipping method.
We have a very advanced system that tries to keep the web pages 100% up to date about item availability. As nothing is perfect, sometimes it fails, ie. you might order something that really isn't available. If this happens, we will try to contact you. If you haven't supplied phone or e-mail information and we don't have something you ordered, we'll either send your order without the item or not at all. So please include a working e-mail address and do check it after making an order! Once again: we do not use your personal info for any marketing purposes or other dubious crap.
Contact us
Contact us by e-mail or phone. When sending us e-mail clearly indicate what the message is about. If it's about an order, provide all the details, like the order number and the name of the person who originally placed the order. When answering to our e-mails, please quote all the previous messages. We receive hundreds of e-mails a day, so when we get a message from [email protected] that says "Okay" it can be difficult to find out what's it all about.
Check your e-mail system that you have sufficient space for new messages. We are fast and reliable, technology isn't. If you don't hear from us in a few days, our response has been lost in a spam filter or some other technical problem has occurred.
Our contact information:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Phone: +358 10 320 3813 (Weekdays 08:00-16:00 EET)
Register Description
Registrar
Varusteleka Oy
Hankasuontie 11 A
00390 Helsinki
www.varusteleka.fi
[email protected]
Business ID 2082907-8
Registered Name
Varusteleka’s Customer register
Basis for keeping the register
Purchases made in Varusteleka’s webshop are saved in our register, or when a customer makes an account in Varusteleka’s webshop.
Purpose of the register
The main purpose of the register is to get the order shipped to the customer. The register also helps Varusteleka solve any problems related to the order, or resolve customer returns.
The secondary purpose of the register is to create personalized content in Varusteleka’s webshop.
Some of the information in the register may be sent to Varusteleka’s partners so that customer relations may be developed outside of webpages controlled by Varusteleka. When this was written, this means that Varusteleka will send various customer lists to Facebook and Custobar (marketing platform for emails and website content) in order to advertise through these channels as well.
Outside companies will not have access to anyone’s Facebook profile, to anyone’s personal data, nor will it be possible to spy on any of the customers - they will only be shown adverts. If this is generally inconvenient, the solution is simple: use an email address for Facebook that isn’t used anywhere else.
The register will also be used for tracking advertisement efficiency. If something isn’t working, we want to know about instead of being an annoyance to people.
Customers have the right to opt out of sending information to Varusteleka’s partners. This is possible by sending an email to [email protected]
Information held in the register
The register will save everything that we can get from purchases or the creation of an account. In other words:
- Customer’s name
- Customer’s address and other contact information
- Items order by a customer and their sizes
- Information given in the Note-field.
- Previously used shipping and payment methods
- Order tracking information
- Customer’s measurements
Information usage
The information won’t be used for direct marketing, unless the customer has otherwise requested it.
Information will only be used for refining internet marketing, which will not lead to direct marketing or forwarding customer information to other parties.
At the time of writing, we only send information to Custobar and Facebook that will be used by our own advertising account. The amount of advertisements you see on Facebook will not suddenly jump - you will only see more specialised advertisements (from Varusteleka).
The customer may request that his or her information be removed from the register, and we will do so. Legal matters, inheritance, or open bills may of course affect the situation.
Protected register
The register is located on Varusteleka’s password-protected, encrypted and encased-in-concrete servers, which are not accessible by outside parties. Facebook advertising audiences based on the information in the register are only accessible by us. They are also unable to be opened once they have been sent to Facebook - we are only able to see how many persons there are in an audience.