May 27, 2011

Wireless Cameras 101: Use Disclaimers To Solve Problems

Wireless cameras have gone from being a niche product to being someting that any person and every wants. What's better is that there is a burgenoning market for wireless security cameras online. Unfortunately online wireless camera buyers are a little reticerent.

Online Retailing versus Physical Stores

While online stores and bricks and mortar stores essentially sell equivalent products and ecommerce stores occasionally offer better levels of service customer trust levels are much higher at physical stores than online stores.

For one occurrence, consumers who have only pictures and video images to rely on would always have a lack of trust on the online retailer, specifically if you're just new to the game. Most customers would always maintain this lack of trust until the time they have the merchandise in their hands and confirmed that it is in good, operational condition. Many would always assume the worst and may always be half-expecting that they will not receive their item – or get a substandard one.

And if indeed something unexpected happens with the delivery – such as customer's receiving a wireless camera that would not operate or is not compatible with their structure – most of the negative impact will fall on you as the online retailer. So how do you solve these problem scenarios and protect yourself?

The Power Of The Disclaimer

One of the best ways to protect yourself as an online reseller from most of the problems associated with online retailing is the use of disclaimers. These statements are a way of providing customers and buyers with accurate information about the wireless camera you are selling, specifically with regards to proper usage and important considerations.

Using these disclaimers, you can protect yourself from erroneous employment by the customers themselves or if they failed to heed the warnings declared in these disclaimers, resulting in malfunctions or incompatibilities with their use of the equipment.

Disclaimers You Can Harness

The following are some of the common disclaimers that you can use on your wireless camera online business. It would be best to post these disclaimers on your websites and in your product listings.

* Disclaimers on Product Information

The customers should know that you making every effort to make the details in your listings as accurate as possible, but you are not assuming any responsibilities for information provided by third parties such as product specifications.

Harness this Disclaimer on your ecommerce store:

The specifications listed on this page have been tested and guaranteed, the seller will take no responsibility of the performance of any other features not listed on the sales page.

* Disclaimers about Shipping

Shipping disclaimers is very important to avoid any issues with payments, or absence of it, brought about by lack of information or misunderstanding. Your disclaimers should indicate that orders may incur additional costs, insurance and charges particularly for international orders. It should also state who assumes responsibility for the shipping charges or that it was not included in the product price tags. Lastly, you should have clear information regarding the length of time the delivery will take.

Harness this Disclaimer on your ecommerce store for import tax:

The customer is responsible for the import duties for this product.

* Disclaimers in relation to Product Returns

You should also include information about product returns, including the proper procedures on how this should be done, such as documentations needed, RMA numbers, etc. You should clearly state that returned packages will not be accepted if these procedures are not met correctly.

Harness this Disclaimer on your ecommerce store for the initial step of the process:

This item is covered by a 12 month guarantee, please email me at XXX XXX if there are any concerns and I will get a response to you inside one working day.

* Disclaimers about Video Formats

As a reseller of wireless cameras, you and your customers should be aware of the different video formats various locations all-around the world are using, particularly NTSC and PAL/SECAM. You should demonstrably state that cameras configured for one video format such as NTSC will not work in a PAL/SECAM area.

Harness this Disclaimer on your ecommerce store:

This item uses the PAL video format and is not compatible with NTSC or SECAM only devices, please check compatability with existing equipment in advance of making your puchase.

* Disclaimers about Weather Conditions

Just akin to any wireless device, the signals from wireless cameras will be affected by different weather conditions and this should be clearly stated in your disclaimer. Aside from that, the physical body of the wireless camera can also be affected by weather conditions, unless the camera has vandal proof protection or weather protection enclosures.

Harness this Disclaimer on your ecommerce store:

This item is not waterproof the seller accepts no responsibility if it is damaged while being used in an outdoor environment.

By using these disclaimers you paint yourself as a reseller that is an expert in their field. It also lessens the number of unnecessary returns as you can inform people that they have actually been told of a limitation before the device is purchased.

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