Complaints Procedure
- General Provisions
The Complaints Procedure is an integral part of the General Terms and Conditions of the seller Lisrec s.r.o., Company ID No. 19864566, with its registered office at Varšavská 715/36, 120 00 Prague 2, registered in the Commercial Register maintained by the Municipal Court in Prague, file no. C 149251 (hereinafter referred to as the “Seller” or “Lisrec”), and describes the procedure for handling complaints regarding goods purchased from Lisrec.
The Buyer is obliged to familiarize themselves with the Complaints Procedure and the General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “GTC”) before ordering goods. The Buyer also acknowledges that they are obliged to provide Lisrec with the necessary cooperation required to process the complaint; otherwise, the time limits are proportionally extended by the period during which the Buyer failed to provide the required cooperation.
By entering into the purchase agreement and accepting the goods from the Seller, the Buyer agrees to this Complaints Procedure.
The definitions of terms contained in this Complaints Procedure take precedence over the definitions in the GTC. If a term is not defined in this Complaints Procedure, it is understood in the sense in which it is defined in the GTC. If it is not defined there either, it is understood in the sense used by legal regulations.
In case of service provision under a purchased or agreed service, such service shall be governed solely by the terms and conditions of that service.
- Warranty for Quality
As proof of warranty, Lisrec issues a purchase document (invoice) for each purchased product containing the legally required information necessary to exercise the warranty (especially the name of the product, warranty period, price, quantity, serial number).
Upon the Buyer’s explicit request, Lisrec will provide the warranty in the form of a warranty certificate. However, as a standard, if the nature of the goods allows, the Seller issues a purchase document instead of a warranty certificate, containing the mentioned information.
If necessary due to the type of goods and the provided warranty, Lisrec will clearly explain in the warranty certificate the content of the warranty, its scope, conditions, validity period, and the manner in which claims arising from it can be exercised. The warranty certificate will also state that the warranty does not affect the Buyer’s statutory rights related to the purchase of the goods.
As of 13 April 2023, the period for exercising rights from defective performance and the specific rights arising from defective performance are the same for consumer and business Buyers.
- Period for Exercising Rights from Defective Performance
The period for exercising rights from defective performance starts from the date the Buyer receives the goods, i.e., the date stated on the proof of purchase or warranty certificate.
The period is:
For new (including unpacked) goods: 24 months.
For consumer goods (e.g., cosmetics, household products, etc.), the Buyer is entitled to claim defects within twenty-four (24) months unless a use-by date is indicated on the goods; in that case, the period is limited to the date indicated on the packaging.
The period ends on the corresponding date in the relevant number of months after it began. The length of the period in months is indicated for each product in the Seller’s store and is clearly marked on the proof of purchase.
The rights arising from liability for defects covered by the quality guarantee expire if not exercised within this period.
In the case of a complaint resolved by replacement, no new warranty period begins; the original period applies from the original delivery date.
- Rights from Defective Performance
If the item has a defect, the Buyer may request its removal. The Buyer may choose between delivery of a new defect-free item or repair, unless the chosen option is impossible or disproportionately expensive compared to the other; this is assessed particularly in view of the defect’s significance, the item’s value without the defect, and whether the defect can be rectified without significant inconvenience to the Buyer.
The Seller may refuse to remove the defect if it is impossible or disproportionately expensive, especially considering the defect’s significance and the value of the item without the defect.
The Buyer may request a reasonable discount or withdraw from the contract if:
- a) the Seller refuses or fails to remove the defect as per § 2170 paragraphs 1 and 2,
- b) the defect recurs,
- c) the defect constitutes a substantial breach of contract, or
- d) it is evident from the Seller’s statement or the circumstances that the defect will not be remedied in a reasonable time or without significant inconvenience to the Buyer.
A reasonable discount is determined as the difference between the value of a non-defective item and the defective item received by the Buyer.
If the Buyer withdraws from the contract, the Seller shall return the purchase price to the Buyer without undue delay after receiving the returned item or proof of its dispatch.
- Conformity upon Acceptance
The Seller guarantees that the goods are defect-free upon acceptance. In particular, the Seller guarantees that at the time of acceptance:
the goods have the agreed properties, or lacking such agreement, the properties described by the Seller or manufacturer, or expected by the Buyer considering the nature of the goods and advertising, the goods are suitable for the purpose stated by the Seller or for which such goods are typically used, the goods are of the appropriate quantity, measure, or weight, the goods comply with legal regulations.
If a defect manifests within one year of acceptance, it is presumed that the item was already defective at the time of delivery unless proven otherwise by the Seller.
III. Warranty Conditions
- Inspection of Goods upon Receipt
When collecting the goods in person, the Buyer shall inspect the goods for completeness and intact packaging.
When receiving from a carrier, the Buyer shall thoroughly inspect the shipment’s condition (especially the number of packages, the integrity of the company tape with the logo, intactness or damage to the packaging) according to the delivery note.
The Buyer shall further inspect the completeness of the goods on the day of receipt, ensuring that the package contains everything it should.
Any discrepancies must be reported to the Seller at the time of personal receipt or noted in the carrier’s delivery report; alternatively, the Buyer may refuse the shipment or report via the contact form. Lisrec recommends attaching photo documentation of the damage and packaging in case of carrier delivery.
These provisions do not affect the statutory deadlines for exercising rights from defective performance. A subsequent complaint of incompleteness or external damage does not invalidate the Buyer’s right to claim, but it provides Lisrec an opportunity to prove that there is no discrepancy with the purchase agreement.
- Complaint Submission
Lisrec recommends including a copy of the purchase document or other suitable warranty proof, a detailed description of the defect, and sufficient contact information (especially return address and phone number) for quicker complaint resolution. Without the above, identifying the origin and nature of the defect may be impossible.
Lisrec also recommends indicating the preferred method of complaint resolution (repair, replacement, credit note).
- Exclusions
Breaking a protective seal, informational label, or serial number may result in the rejection of the complaint, unless the damage occurred during normal use. Seals and serial numbers are integral parts of the goods and do not limit the customer’s right to use and handle the goods as intended.
The warranty does not cover damage caused (unless such activity is common and not prohibited by the enclosed manual):
mechanical damage,
use in unsuitable conditions (temperature, dust, humidity, chemical/mechanical influences not designated by the seller or manufacturer),
improper installation, handling, operation, or neglect,
excessive loading or use contrary to documentation or general principles,
unqualified intervention or parameter changes (any person other than the seller or an authorized service center),
modifications made by the customer (painting, bending, etc.) if the defect resulted from the modification,
natural disasters or force majeure,
the use of incorrect or non-original consumables and resulting damages, unless such use is customary and not excluded in the instructions.
These limitations do not apply if the characteristics of the goods in question were expressly agreed, reserved, or declared by the Seller, or reasonably expected based on advertising or standard use.
- Complaint Rejection
Lisrec may reject complaints if the claimed goods and/or their components are dirty or do not meet the basic hygiene requirements for safe handling during complaint proceedings.
- Complaint Resolution
The Seller shall decide on the complaint immediately, in complex cases within three working days. This period does not include the time necessary for expert assessment based on the type of product or service.
Lisrec shall handle the complaint, including defect removal, without undue delay, within 30 days from the day following the submission. The 30-day period may be extended by agreement with the Buyer; however, such an extension may not be indefinite or unreasonably long. After the period or extended period expires, it is assumed that the defect existed, and the Buyer has the same rights as if the defect were irremediable.
- Common Provisions
Lisrec will issue the Buyer written confirmation of the date and method of complaint resolution or justification for rejection.
After resolution, Lisrec will notify the Buyer by email. If the goods were delivered by carrier, they will be automatically sent back to the Buyer’s address after processing.
If the complaint is resolved by repair or replacement, the warranty period is extended by the duration of the complaint. The complaint duration is counted from the day after submission to the day the Buyer is notified of its resolution.
The Buyer must check the returned goods and their compliance with the complaint protocol. Later objections will not be considered.
These provisions do not affect the legal deadlines for exercising rights from defective performance.
The Buyer must collect the resolved complaint without undue delay, within 30 days of being notified; this period cannot end earlier than 60 days after submission.
If the Buyer fails to collect the goods by the last day of the period, storage charges of CZK 150 incl. VAT per day will be applied.
If the Buyer does not collect the goods from a resolved complaint within 2 months of notification, Lisrec reserves the right to sell the goods and use the proceeds to cover storage costs.
When collecting the goods after complaint resolution, the Buyer must present the receipt upon which the complaint was accepted and prove their identity with a valid ID (national ID card or passport) to prevent damages and avoid money laundering. Without such documents, Lisrec or its contractual partner may refuse to release the goods or issue a credit note. If the Buyer is a legal entity, the goods or credit note may only be released to a statutory representative or a person with a notarized power of attorney.
- Minimum Service Life
The warranty does not cover wear and tear caused by normal use and must not be confused with product lifespan. The product lifespan indicates susceptibility to wear from normal use. If the item is used (not merely owned) beyond the typical lifespan, any defect is likely due to normal wear and tear, though a warranty defect cannot be ruled out. For goods subject to this provision, the lifespan is specified.
VII. Final Provisions
The Buyer’s statutory rights are not affected by this Complaints Procedure.
This Complaints Procedure is valid from 1 May 2025 and is available at www.lisrec.com.























