Refund Policy
The Refund policy continues from the Return Policy. When a deposit is made a client has 6 Months
to complete the full payment. If the client fail to do so the Deposit will not be refunded in total but 20% of the total value of the deposit will be returned to the client. If a client decides to continue with a payoff option the total price will be readjusted accordingly to the full retail price if discount was added on the original sale. This payment has to be done within 31 Days after a decision was made to continue with the payment of the product bought. If the client fails to pay after 31 days the 20% refund will no longer be valid.
SOLAR PRODUCT
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
NOTE IN THE CASE OF ANY GEL BATTERIES WE WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY RETURNS IF IT'S BEEN USED !!
NOTE : GEL BATTERIES ONLY HAVE UP TO 30-90 DAY REPLACEMENT WARRANTY DEPENDING ON THE BRAND
Please Note : SOLAR PANELS ARE COURIERED AT OWN RISK
To start a return, you can contact us at solutegts@gmail.com . Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: BONAERO PARK SHOPPING CENTRE , SHOP F11, KEMPTON PARK ,JHB
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at solutegts@gmail.com
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 7 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at solutegts@gmail.com
Returns
Kindly note that all courier fees relating to returns or damages remain the sole responsibility of the client. Solar Outdoor cannot be held liable for such costs as courier is at own risk.
Warranties:
All inverters and batteries must be installed by a qualified electrical wireman or Master electrician with a valid registration with the Department of Labour. A valid electrical certificate of compliance (COC) must be issued once installed, specific to the installation of the backup or solar system. The installation must be compliant with SANS 10142 and ALL its parts. Any warranty claim submitted without installation photos, a valid COC and proof of a qualified wireman/master electrician installing the unit, can be rejected and will render the warranty claim null at void. Please note repairs can take up to 2-3 weeks.
Important: (If your not able to provide the following your repair will be at your own cost)
In order to get your product approved for repairs we will need the following:
1.Clear photo of The installation done by a qualified personal.
2. A valid electrical certificate of compliance (COC)
3.Proof of a qualified wireman/master electrician certificate which installed the unit.
The warranty does not cover damage resulting from:
• Power surge
• Under-voltage
• Over-voltage
• Lightning
• Corrosion
• Sea spray
• Condensation
• Water damage
• Dust or any solid particles
• Sand
• Insects
• Excessive heat exposure
• Weather damage
• Negligence by the installer or homeowner
• Incorrect installation
• Inadequate protection device rating
• Tampering (broken seal)
• Dirty filters
• Exceeding the maximum power rating, current or voltage for the input solar circuit, DC battery input, AC input and AC output.
• Visible Damage
Please Note : SOLAR PANELS ARE COURIERED AT OWN RISK
Subject : Solar Returns
solutegts@gmail.com
AKRA OPTICS
AKRA Precision Optics offers a full lifetime warranty on all optics. If at any time during the guarantee period a AKRA Precision Optics product is found to have a defect in material or workmanship, AKRA Precision Optics will, repair or replace it free of charge.
Lifetime Warranty:
When we say "lifetime," we mean it. The wording in our terms might sound formal (legal teams, right?), but our commitment is simple: if your scope fails due to defects in materials or workmanship, we’ll repair or replace it. Period.
Electronic Optics Warranty:
For our electronic optics—such as Rangefinding Binoculars and Red Dot Optics - we offer a 2-Year Warranty on all electronic components. If any electronic part fails within this period due to defects, we’ll take care of it, no questions asked
Privacy Policy
Privacy policy
Solute Outdoor values your privacy, and we are advocates of transparency when it comes to privacy-related matters. Please take a few moments to read through our privacy policy below to answer any questions you may have related to our policies on user and customer data privacy
WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT:
We collect information from when you register on the site, place an order, enter a contest, respond to a survey or communication such as email, or participate in another site feature
When ordering or registering, we may ask you for your name, email address, delivery address, telephone number, credit card information (all processed securely through PayFast) or other information. You may, however, visit our site anonymously
Like many websites, we use "cookies" to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors and visits to our website
HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION:
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, purchase products, enter a contest or promotion, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
- To personalise your site experience
- To allow us to better service you in responding to your customer service requests
- To quickly process your transactions
- To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature
If you have opted-in to receive our email newsletter, we may send you periodic emails. If you no longer like to receive promotional email from us, please opt-out. If you have not opted-in to receive email newsletters, you will NOT receive these emails from The Solar Step. Visitors who register or participate in other site features such as marketing programmes and "members-only" content will be given a choice whether they would like to be on our email list and receive email communications from us.
HOW WE PROTECT VISITOR INFORMATION:
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons to keep your information confidential. When you place orders or access your personal information, we offer the use of a secure server. All sensitive/credit information you supply is transmitted by PayFast
DO WE DISCLOSE THE COLLECTED INFORMATION TO OUTSIDE PARTIES:
Solute Outdoor does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with and advance notice, except as described below. The term "outside parties" does not include soluteutdoor.com. We may release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies or protect ours or others' rights, property or safety
CHANGES TO OUR POLICY:
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page. Policy changes will apply only to information collected after the date of the change. This policy was last modified on 20 December 2025
QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK:
We welcome your questions, comments and concerns about privacy. Please send us any and all feedback pertaining to privacy, or any other issue
YOUR CONSENT:
By using our site soluteoutdoor.com , you consent to our privacy policy.
Shipping Policy
Shipping policy
This policy is uniquely designed to let every customer be well aware of our shipping policies and the procedures we follow.
By placing any order on our store we (Solute Outdoor) take it as acceptance from your (customer) side that you agree to our policy.
Shipping Cost :
Shipping Cost vary on products because of different order weight.
Delivery :
We deliver Nationwide via courier guy, if address is in an outlying area , delivery might take a day or 2 longer.
Handling And Delivery Time:
Handling Time: 1-2 Working days ( Mon - Fri )
Delivery Time: 2-3 Working days ( Mon - Fri )
Order Cut off Time : 24H Online (GMT+02:00) South Africa Standard Time (Johannesburg)
Contact Us:
Phone : 076 -079- 7105
Email : solutegts@gmail.com
Liability Disclaimer
Please be aware that SOLUTE OUTDOOR is not responsible for any damages or losses to products ordered through a courier service. We make every effort to ensure that all items reach our clients safely.
Additionally, SOLUTE OUTDOOR will not be liable for any theft that occurs between the pick-up and delivery of goods.
In the event of a fire or any unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we will not be held responsible for any loss or damage related to such incidents, including those occurring after installation. By placing an order, you agree to our policies and acknowledge that SOLUTE OUTDOOR cannot be held accountable in these situations.
NOTE SOLAR PANELS ARE COURIERED AT OWN RISK (as courier guy does not cover damages on any glass items). Any damages that occur outside of our control , we won't be held responsible for.
NOTE IN THE CASE OF ANY GEL BATTERIES WE WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY RETURNS IF IT'S BEEN USED !!
Warranties:
All inverters and batteries must be installed by a qualified electrical wireman or Master electrician with a valid registration with the Department of Labour. A valid electrical certificate of compliance (COC) must be issued once installed, specific to the installation of the backup or solar system. The installation must be compliant with SANS 10142 and ALL its parts. Any warranty claim submitted without installation photos, a valid COC and proof of a qualified wireman/master electrician installing the unit, can be rejected and will render the warranty claim null at void.
The warranty does not cover damage resulting from:
• Power surge
• Under-voltage
• Over-voltage
• Lightning
• Corrosion
• Sea spray
• Condensation
• Water damage
• Dust or any solid particles
• Sand
• Insects
• Excessive heat exposure
• Weather damage
• Negligence by the installer or homeowner
• Incorrect installation
• Inadequate protection device rating
• Tampering (broken seal)
• Dirty filters
* Exceeding the maximum power rating, current or voltage for the input solar circuit, DC battery input, AC input and AC output.
• Visible Damage Issued

