Know before you order
The details that keep procurement clear.
Review the practical points below before payment.
For the full conditions, read our Terms of Sale and confirm any
questions with our team.
Before payment: pricing, VAT and invoice validity
Quotes are valid until their stated expiry date. Our Terms of
Sale state that pro forma pricing is valid for two days and may
change with supplier adjustments. Check the invoice’s validity,
VAT breakdown and full total before paying. Request clarification
if anything is unclear. For a bank confirmation letter, email
[email protected].
Use the banking details on your current official invoice.
Official order details and changes
We process the details on the official sales order.
Check sizes, quantities, brands, colours and delivery details
carefully. An emailed change must be reflected on the revised
official order before it can be processed. Changes after payment
may require cancellation, credit and re-invoicing, with delays
and applicable handling fees.
Cancellations and applicable charges
The supplied Terms of Sale state that orders over R5,000
excluding VAT cancelled before dispatch attract a 15% handling
and administration fee. After collection, return courier charges
and handling fees of up to 30% may apply. Contact sales before
requesting a cancellation so the team can confirm the applicable
status, charges and terms.
Collection readiness and collection window
Collection requires written approval, ID and the order number.
The supplied terms specify collection within 72 hours;
uncollected orders may be returned with a 30% handling fee.
Confirm the collection deadline and approved point in your
readiness notification. Please do not send a driver until your
order is ready.
Delivery checks, missing items and partial parcels
Check goods promptly on arrival. Report incorrect, damaged or
missing items immediately and do not use affected products.
Send your invoice reference and supporting photographs.
Some orders arrive in multiple parcels; allow 24 hours for
partial deliveries and check the tracking information.
Our team may review dispatch footage and consult the courier.
Ask the team to confirm the applicable reporting deadline in writing.
Returns: get approval before sending anything
Contact us to log the return and obtain authorization and a
return reference. Eligibility depends on the item, reason and
applicable terms. Keep goods unused with tags, accessories and
original packaging intact. Do not drop off returns in person.
Correctly supplied goods may attract handling fees up to 30%
and courier charges where a return is approved. Card transaction
fee deductions are addressed in the full Terms of Sale.
Products with return restrictions
The supplied terms list memory sticks and electronics, buy-out
items such as Barron products, branded or specially taped
workwear, special customer orders, budget footwear, discontinued
or clearance goods, and items requiring assembly or consolidation
as restricted categories. Confirm return eligibility before
ordering. Report defects or incorrect supply promptly for
assessment under the applicable terms.
Return collection, evaluation and refunds
Email us first. Approved returns are logged for DPD Laser
collection with a waybill. Pack securely in the smallest suitable
carton, including all accessories; loose goods or damaged
packaging can affect acceptance. Evaluation takes an estimated
2–5 working days after receipt. Approved replacements are
processed as a new order with applicable courier charges.
Refunds are processed within an estimated 7–14 working days
after evaluation. Send your banking details when the credit note
is issued. Rejected returns may incur both courier trips.
Sizing: confirm UK footwear sizes and suit sets
Specify footwear in UK sizes. Size conversion assistance does
not replace checking the ordered size, and fit varies by brand.
Conti suit sets are ordered by jacket size, with pants typically
two sizes smaller; check the exact product’s size chart and set
combination before payment. Request a specification sheet or
sample when needed.
Product images, pack quantities and suitability
Colours and product appearance can differ from screen images or
change with manufacturer updates. Confirm critical specifications
before ordering. The terms describe machine-made pack count
variations of up to 4%, with verified shortages credited or
refunded. ZDI is a distributor; choose products suitable for
the work application and request specification sheets or samples
where needed.
Defective products and manufacturer assessment
Report suspected defects and describe how the product was used.
Products are assessed before a credit or replacement is approved.
The supplied terms include supplier-dependent warranty
restrictions and specific limitations for budget footwear,
garments and footwear. Request the applicable product warranty
information before buying; do not assume a general durability
guarantee.
Transit insurance and third-party transport
Transport insurance is available on request; obtain the cover,
cost and conditions before dispatch. The full terms set out
transit risk and liability conditions. ZDI’s courier service
is limited to South Africa. For exports or your own freight
forwarder, arrange inspection before export and confirm
transport responsibility; ZDI does not cover foreign transport
or return costs from abroad.
Terms acceptance and the current version
Read the complete Terms of Sale before placing an order.
Placing an order acknowledges those terms. Terms may be updated;
request the current version from our team. This page explains
the process and does not replace the full terms or your
confirmed order details.