Terms of Service

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These terms govern the repair service provided by FixNow ("we", "us") to you ("customer"). By submitting a repair request — online or in person — you agree to these terms.

1. Who we are

FixNow
Y-tunnus: 3616697-7
Vaasa, Finland
Email:

2. The service

We diagnose and repair smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and other small electronics. Service is provided in Vaasa, with mobile service available within the region.

3. Quote and pricing

  • We provide a quote before starting any work. No work begins without your confirmation.
  • If diagnosis reveals additional faults, we contact you before doing further work.
  • Prices include parts and labour unless stated otherwise. We are not currently VAT-registered (small-business exemption under Finnish VAT law §3), so no VAT is added.
  • Mobile service may include a travel fee charged at the current per-kilometre rate set by the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero) for self-employed mileage, applied when service is delivered outside our usual area.

4. No-fix-no-fee

If we cannot fix your device, you don't pay for the repair attempt. A small diagnostic fee may apply in advance for severe damage cases (water, board-level faults) — this will be agreed in writing before we accept the device.

5. Warranty

Default warranty
90 days on replacement parts
30 days on labour

The warranty covers defects in the parts we installed and the workmanship of the repair. It does not cover:

  • Physical damage occurring after the repair (drops, impacts, crushing)
  • Liquid damage occurring after the repair
  • Software issues unrelated to the original repair
  • Damage caused by tampering, unauthorized repairs, or third-party parts
  • Pre-existing faults outside the scope of the original repair

To claim warranty, bring the device with proof of repair (your invoice or repair number) within the warranty period.

6. Sold items — devices & accessories

When you buy a second-hand device, accessory, or other shop item from us, your statutory rights as a consumer under the Finnish Consumer Protection Act (Kuluttajansuojalaki 38/1978) apply. In addition:

  • Second-hand devices (phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches): we extend a goodwill warranty of 90 days on parts and 30 days on labour from the date of sale, matching our repair warranty. The same exclusions in §5 above apply.
  • Accessories (cases, chargers, cables, screen protectors, headphones, and similar low-cost items): cover is limited to manufacturer defects apparent on first reasonable use. Items are otherwise sold as-is. We do not accept returns or refunds once an accessory has been used, opened beyond inspection, or damaged after sale.
  • For all sold items, bring the original invoice or sale receipt with the item to claim cover.

None of the above limits your statutory consumer rights — if the law in force gives you greater protection (for example for hidden defects), that protection applies.

7. Data backup is your responsibility

Important
Back up your device before bringing it in. Repairs can result in data loss — for example, screen replacement on a non-responsive phone may make data recovery impossible afterwards. We cannot guarantee data preservation and are not liable for lost data.

8. Device collection

  • We'll contact you when the repair is complete.
  • Devices uncollected for more than 90 days after we've notified you may be treated as abandoned. We reserve the right to recoup storage and repair costs, including (as a last resort) sale of the device to recover unpaid charges, in accordance with Finnish law.
  • Please bring your repair number or invoice for collection.

9. Liability

Our liability for any claim related to a repair is limited to the price you paid for that repair. We are not liable for:

  • Loss of data (see section 6)
  • Loss of business, profit, or indirect/consequential damages
  • Pre-existing damage not caused by us
  • Damage occurring after the device leaves our care

None of these limitations affect the statutory rights you have as a consumer under Finnish law (Kuluttajansuojalaki).

10. Payment

Payment is due on collection unless otherwise agreed. We accept cash, bank transfer, and mobile payment. Invoices are issued for every paid repair and retained for 6 years under Finnish accounting law.

11. Cancellation

You may cancel a repair before work has begun at no charge. Once work has begun, you are responsible for the cost of parts already ordered and labour already performed.

12. Privacy

How we handle your personal data is described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Dispute resolution

We aim to resolve any concern directly — contact us first using the email above.

If we can't reach agreement, consumers in Finland may take the matter to the Consumer Disputes Board (kuluttajariita.fi), or seek free guidance from the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (kkv.fi).

These terms are governed by Finnish law.

14. Changes

We may update these terms. The current version always applies to new repairs from the "Last updated" date above.

15. Pickup, delivery & mail-in repairs

In addition to in-shop drop-off, we may offer two delivery modes (see fixnow.fi for current availability):

  • Local pickup & return: we collect your device from an address you provide within our published service area and return it once repaired. Pricing is shown on the website at the time of booking and confirmed before we leave. Risk of loss or damage during pickup/return transit is ours, from the moment we accept the device at your address until we hand it back.
  • Mail-in repairs: you ship your device to our shop address using a tracked carrier (we recommend Posti Postipaketti). Until tracking shows delivery to our shop, the device is in your possession at your risk. Once received, our standard liability terms (§9) apply. Return shipping pricing is shown on the website at the time of booking. We recommend documenting the device's condition with photos before sealing the package.

If we cannot repair the device, the no-fix-no-fee rule (§4) covers the diagnosis but does not cover original shipping costs you paid to send it to us. We will return the device using the agreed return method; if you do not respond to collection or shipping instructions within 30 days of our notification, §8 (device collection) applies.

16. Language versions

These terms are provided in English, Finnish, Swedish, Arabic, Persian, and Russian. The English version is the authoritative legal text. Other language versions are provided for your convenience and may contain translation inaccuracies. In case of any conflict between the English version and any other language version, the English version prevails. We will provide the English version on request.