Return & Warranty (HIMIWAY E-Bikes)

WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT POLICY

All Himiway bikes are covered under our 2-year, all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty for the owner against all manufacturing defects. (All free accessories are not covered by warranty service.)

WARRANTY PERIOD AND TARGET AUDIENCE TERMS

The warranty is registered automatically when the initial purchaser orders and then receives the product from our online shop and applies to the initial purchaser only.

As for warranty transfer, the ebike transferee can only benefit from the warranty when both of these conditions are met:

  • The 2-year package hasn't expired since the initial owner has received it;
  • The new owner has the initial purchaser’s name and the original order number.

    COVERED PRODUCTS

    Himiway will replace any bike component that is deemed to be defective or damaged (including damage incurred during shipment), except in case of user error. The warranty covers the listed products and follows the terms below:

    Frame

    Himiway ebike frames are covered by a replacement warranty for 2 years.

    This warranty includes a replacement frame only. Labor charges associated with transferring parts to replacement frames are not included. An authorized Himiway service representative will determine if the frame meets the replacement standard.

    Himiway reserves the right to use scratch and dent stock when replacing a frame under this warranty. Frame styles and/or colors not in stock may be replaced with a compatible style and/or color at Himiway’s discretion.

    Frame issues excluded from this warranty include but are not limited to:

    • Corrosion
    • Paint fade, scratches, and impact marks
    • Impact damage
    • Non-reversible modification (such as drilling or welding)
    • Chain guard mounted to the frame, if applicable

    Batteries

    Himiway batteries are covered by a 2-year prorated warranty.

    During the first 2 years of service – A defective battery will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the customer. The warranty for a repaired or replaced battery will remain unchanged from the original purchase date.

    After the first 2 years of service – A prorated credit, based on months of service, will be applied toward the purchase of a new battery. Batteries purchased at a prorated cost will come with a new 2-year warranty based on the prorated purchase date.

    No cash reimbursement will be made.

    Batteries can be assessed and found defective directly by Himiway only.

    This Limited Warranty does not cover:

    • Defects or damage resulting from accidents, abuse, misuse, abnormal use (including but not limited to stunt riding, racing, or other similar activities not consistent with the intended use of the Products), improper storage, abnormal exposure to liquid, chemical exposure, moisture, abrasives, sand or dirt, neglect, or abnormal physical, electricalor electromechanical stress;
    • Defects or damage caused by private modification;
    • Scratches, dents, and cosmetic damage, unless caused by Himiway;
    • Products that have the serial number or bar-code removed, defaced, damaged, altered, or made illegible;
    • Ordinary wear and tear;
    • Defects or damage to the Products caused by the use of accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Himiway for the Products;
    • Defects or damage caused by the assembly, testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, repair, or adjustment of the Products in a manner that varies from the Assembly Instructions or Owner's Manual;
    • Defects or damage resulting from external causes such as collision, fire, flooding, windstorms, lightning, earthquakes, exposure to weather conditions, theft, blown fuses, or improper use of any electrical source.

          In addition, with respect to the battery, this Limited Warranty does not cover defects or damage resulting from following actions or situations:

    • Charging with a battery charger not intended or appropriate for use with the Battery;

    • Using a battery charger improperly;

    • If any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering;

    • If the Battery has been used in equipment other than the Bike for which it is specified.

    Parts & Components

    Original Himiway parts and components are covered by a 2-year limited warranty. (If more than 15 days have passed since the date of receipt of the bike, the replacement of parts within the warranty period will require shipping costs.)

    This Limited Warranty does not cover:

    1. Parts compromised by corrosion due to exposure to the elements (moisture, heat, etc.);
    2. Damage or deterioration of the surface finish, appearance, or aesthetics of the product;
    3. The Warranty of the frame, forks, handlebar, seat post, saddle, brakes, lights, crank-set, pedals, rims, wheel hub, freewheel, cassette, derailleur, shifter, motor, throttle, controller, wiring harness, LCD, kickstand, reflectors, and hardware only extendsone week after receiving the goods. Parts damaged during use after seven days will be charged to the customer;
    4. Labor charges for part replacement or changeover;
    5. Defects or damage resulting from accidents, abuse, misuse, abnormal use (including but not limited to stunt riding, racing, or other similar activities not consistent with the intended use of the Products), improper storage, abnormal exposure to liquid, chemicals, moisture, abrasives, sand or dirt, neglect, or abnormal physical, electrical or electromechanical stress;
    6. Scratches, dents, and cosmetic damage not caused by Himiway;
    7. Products with the serial number or bar-code removed, defaced, damaged, altered, or made illegible;
    8. Defects or damage to the Products caused by the use of accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Himiway for the Products;
    9. Defects or damage caused by improper assembly, testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, repair, or adjustment in a manner that varies from the Assembly Instructions or Owner's Manual;
    10. Defects or damage resulting from external causes, such as collision, fire, flooding, windstorms, lightning, earthquakes, exposure to weather conditions, theft, blown fuses, or improper use of any electrical source.
    11. Ordinary wear and tear not resultingfrom defects in workmanship or materials. Wear and tear can be assessed by Himiway. Parts not typically covered include but are not limited to:
    • Brake pads
    • Rotors
    • spokes
    • Tires/tubes
    • Chains
    • Chain rings
    • Cassettes
    • Crank-set

                  CLAIMS PROCESS

                  1. Warranty Claims

                  All claims to this warranty must be made through Himiway and submitted to lebikesltd@gmail.com. Proof of purchase and photos or videos of the damaged product is required to be submitted alongside any warranty request. Before making a warranty claim, you are encouraged to contact Himiway via lebikesltd@gmail.com, as there may be a simple fix for your problem that does not necessitate filing a claim. Valid warranty claims made within 2 years of initial purchase will be processed through Himiway.

                  A deposit is required to replace the LCD display, motor, controller, and/or battery, which will be refunded in full upon receival by Himiway of the parts that need to be replaced.

                  Himiway will not replace any part without first seeing photos or video of the damaged product. Customers must provide this evidence by email.

                  Attention: Himiway will offer free components and replacement parts (while shipping fees are not included), and any installation fees will not be covered by Himiway without the after-sales team’s authorization.

                  2. Shipping Damage Claims

                  In rare instances, the item received may be damaged during transportation. If shipping damage occurs, please contact lebikesltd@gmail.com and provide us with photo or video proof.

                  No free accessories are eligible for replacement or compensation if they are scratched during transportation.

                  NOTICE: We will not accept shipping damage claims filed more than 7 days after receipt of any products.

                   

                  REFUND & REPLACEMENT POLICY

                  SHIPPING CHANGES & ORDER CANCELLATION

                  1.Before shipping

                  Order Cancellation:

                  If you cancel the order that was placed in 2 hours, the processing fee will not be charged.

                  If a customer ordered the wrong model and wants to place a new order, after the second order is received, the original order will not be charged any processing fee.

                  If you cancel orders that haven't entered the shipping process yet and more than 2 hours, 8% of the ebike cost will be charged as a processing fee.

                  Change of Address:

                  If you change the shipping address before shippment, no fee will be charged.

                  Replacements and exchanges:

                  If the customer place a new order and the total amount is equalled to or higher than the price of the original order, no fee will be charged.

                  If the customer does not place a new order or the total amount is significantly lower than the original order, a 8% processing fee of the original order will be deducted from the total refund amount.

                  Please Notice:

                  The customer needs to email Himiway’s customer service team (lebikesltd@gmail.com)regarding any order cancellation. Once an order cancellation request has been approved, Himiway will email the customer a cancellation notification email. The customer shall not send a return package to Himiway without receiving notification. Himiway will reject all shipments without scheduled to arrive, and the customer is responsible for any related fee or loss.

                  2.After shipping

                  Order Cancellation:

                  If your order is shipped and cannot be modified, The customer is responsible for the return shipping cost of £150. We will provide a return shipping label, and the designated carrier will collect the return package.

                  Or the customer may also choose self-return or arrange the return shipment by himself.

                  Change of Address:

                  If you successfully change your address, no fee will be charged as a processing fee.

                  If you fail to change your address, you may refuse the package and the customer is also responsible for the return shipping cost of £150.

                  Exchanges Or Modifiabilities

                  We cannot modify an order after the customer has received it. The customer can place a new order and return the products in the original order by contacting us in advance. And the costomer is also responsible for the return shipping cost of £150. All return requests must follow our return policy and receive a pre-approval notice from our customer service team in the email. The processing fee can be prevented if the product return is due to an order modification, which means the customer has placed a new order with a higher or similar amount with the returned product(s). If the customer does not place a new order or the total amount is significantly lower than the original order, a 8% processing fee of the original order will be deducted from the total refund amount.

                  3. MODEL REPLACEMENT & RETURN

                  Free replacement: Customers may reject a package within 15 days due to significantly shipping damage (functionally affecting using) or contact customer service for missing and critically-damaged parts or other quality-related issues. Our customer service team will help to arrange the replacement.

                  For us to better understand the problem and solve it effectively, photos and / or videos are REQUIRED as evidence.

                  *Definition of critically-damaged items: the main structure of the product is obviously deformed and affects its normal functions in any form.

                  Note: the following situations will be seen as normal and will not apply to the free replacement or refund policy:

                  A) Minor damage to the outer packaging.
                  B) Minor scratches or paint loss on the product.
                  C) Damage to parts or wearing parts after excessive use.
                  D) Damage to parts or wearing parts after using for a certain while or a certain number of times.

                  For non-quality issues, customer may ask for product replacement or return within 15 days after receiving it. The customer is responsible for the return shipping cost of £150. Himiway will provide a return shipping label, and the designated carrier will collect the return package. The customer may also choose self-return or arrange the return shipment by himself.

                  To be eligible for a replacement or return, the bike must be unused, free from dirt, dust, or any fragrances, and in the same packaging and condition that you received it. The mileage on the LCD screen must be less than 10 miles.

                  Please notice: if a customer decided to arrange the return shipment by himself and the request has been confirmed by Himiway’s customer service team, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the shipping and the success of the return. The customer must choose the signature confirmation service for the shipment, and we highly recommend adding additional shipping insurance for the return package. Himiway will not be responsible for any damage, loss, or other accident to the shipment arranged by the customer.

                  NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

                  A) Fashionable wear (hats, etc)
                  B) All accessories
                  C) Special orders
                  D) Used items except in EXTREME cases of breakage/malfunction

                  4. Refund

                  Once our warehouse has received the returned product(s) and checked to confirm it meets our return condition, we will deduct any applicable fee and send the remaining refund according to the customer's original payment method.

                  Customers are encouraged to check with their credit card company and/or bank if the refund has not been posted on the account after two days it has been issued. Delays may occur due to the different fund transfer procedures in different financial institutions. Please contact us at lebikesltd@gmail.com if the customer has not received the refund after ten business days.