Defective Goods:
NOVA California refers to defective goods as factory defects or missing parts (it does not refer to damage that occurs during transit). Any product defect must be reported within 10 days of you receiving your order. After 10 days, they will replace your item subject to item availability, however, charges may apply. Replacement will be sent free of charge including return shipping cost and the shipping of the replacement product.
NOVA California will ask you to send photos of the defective products. Please do not discard the defective product. Failure to do so may incur a charge for the replacement. They ask for your cooperation to evaluate the defect. If it is an installation or assembly-related question, they ask you to work with their customer service team to solve this issue. During the inspection, if a returned item is found to be in working condition, you may not be eligible for a refund and will incur a 25% restocking fee. NOVA California is not liable for any labour costs that may occur due to the receipt of defective goods.
Damaged Goods:
NOVA California refers to damaged goods to a damage occurs during transit. They require the receiver to inspect products and packaging upon receipt of shipment to determine any freight damage (visible or concealed) and report to customer service within 48 hours of the receipt of an item. Failing to report damage in 48 hours means they will not be able to file a claim with their freight carrier and therefore NOVA California will not be responsible for any damage.
NOVA will not be responsible for any incidental damage arising from the use of the product. Once they are notified of the damage within a time frame, they will file a claim with their carrier. This claim takes about 10 business days to process. Please do not discard a damaged item or packaging during this period. The shipper will be sent to collect the item for inspection and processing. They ask your cooperation to assist them in this process by having the item available for pick up at the requested date, time and location.
In some situations, they can send a replacement item at no cost as soon as the damaged item has been picked up by the shipper. However, the claim is still considered to be outstanding and could result in a charge for the replacement item depending on the outcome of the claim. Replacements are subject to the availability.
If you receive a product with a dented shade, dented base or broken glass, they will send a replacement shade, base or glass at no cost as long as it was reported to them within 48 hours. NOVA California is not liable for any labour costs that may occur due to the receipt of damaged goods.