At StoreHub, we understand that any downtime for your POS system can impact your business. That’s why we’re proud to offer our Hardware Loan Unit Program, designed to keep your operations smooth and seamless while your primary hardware is being serviced under warranty. This program reduces disruption, sets clear expectations, and ensures you can continue serving your customers without interruption. For eligible merchants seeking ultimate convenience, StoreHub also offers a premium POS Swap Service for direct on-site exchanges.
Eligibility Criteria for Loan Unit
To ensure fair and efficient allocation of StoreHub loan units, the following criteria apply:
- Active Warranty Coverage: The merchant’s faulty hardware must be under active warranty coverage as per StoreHub’s Hardware Warranty Policy.
- Diagnosed Hardware Fault: StoreHub’s Customer Care representative will perform initial troubleshooting and diagnose the issue as a hardware malfunction requiring repair or replacement.
- Availability: StoreHub Loan units are subject to availability. StoreHub will endeavor to provide a suitable replacement, though the exact model may vary depending on stock or a working model or an equivalent model may be given instead.
Procedure for Requesting a Loan Unit
Loan Unit & Faulty Unit Exchange Flow
To minimise disruption during a warranty claim, StoreHub offers a streamlined Hardware Exchange Flow. This process ensures your operations continue uninterrupted by providing a temporary loan unit while your faulty device is serviced, followed by the exchange of your repaired unit for the loan unit.
- Loan Unit Exchange for Faulty Unit (LEF) – SH arranges for a loan unit to be delivered and installed for the merchant in exchange for the faulty unit, which will be sent for warranty repair.
- Repair Unit Exchange for Loan Unit (REL) – SH arranges for the repaired unit to be delivered and installed for the merchant in exchange for the loan unit, which will be returned to the warehouse.
It is crucial to understand that this program operates on a compulsory exchange basis:
The loan unit must be returned to receive your repaired or replacement unit, or conversely, your faulty unit must be provided when the loan unit is delivered. Failure to adhere to this exchange policy may result in charges or penalties.
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Loan Unit Delivery
Klang Valley
Outside of Klang Valley
Responsibilities of the Merchant
- Care and Maintenance: The loan unit must be used with reasonable care, consistent with normal operating conditions for StoreHub Loan Hardware. It should be protected from physical damage, liquid spills, extreme temperatures, and unauthorised modifications.
- Packaging Requirements: For both the faulty unit and the loan unit, merchants are responsible for providing the original hardware box or equivalent sturdy packaging that ensures adequate protection during transit.
- Data Security: Before returning your faulty unit, it is the merchant’s responsibility to back up any necessary data. StoreHub is not responsible for data loss.
- Return of Faulty Unit: The faulty unit must be returned to StoreHub within 7 days of receiving the loan unit. Failure to return the faulty unit promptly may result in charges for the loan unit.
- Return of Loan Unit: Upon receiving your repaired or replacement unit, the loan unit must be returned to StoreHub within 7 days in the same condition it was received, ordinary wear and tear accepted.
Damage to Loan Unit: Any physical damage to the loan unit beyond ordinary wear and tear, or failure to return it, may result in charges equivalent to the repair cost or the full replacement cost of the loan unit.
Examples of What is Typically Considered “Ordinary Wear and Tear“
Procedure for Repaired Unit Exchange and Loan Unit Return
This process is seamlessly integrated:
- Faulty Unit Return (After Receiving Loan Unit):
- Package your faulty unit securely, preferably in its original packaging or equivalent packaging, and include all accessories.
- Affix the provided return label with the RMA number.
- Arrange for return shipping as instructed by StoreHub Customer Care (e.g., scheduled pickup, drop-off at designated courier point).
- Repair/Replacement of Original Unit:
- Once your faulty unit is received and assessed, StoreHub will proceed with the repair or replacement under your existing warranty.
- You will be notified of the estimated repair/replacement timeline.
- Return of Repaired/Replacement Unit:
- Upon completion, your original repaired unit or a new replacement unit will be shipped back to you.
- Tracking information will be provided.
- Return of Loan Unit:
- Once you receive your repaired or replacement unit, please package the loan unit and all its accessories with its original packaging or equivalent packaging.
- Use the provided return instructions and return label (If outstation) for the loan unit.
- Ensure the loan unit is returned within the stipulated timeframe mentioned in “Responsibilities of the Merchant.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Loan Unit Program
How to Contact StoreHub Customer Care
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