Company Information

Inthemarket.ie is the trading name of an Irish owned company.

  • Company Registration Number: 669928
  • 1. Representation of Goods

Inthemarket.ie makes every attempt to accurately represent the products that we sell.

Product illustrations are only ever intended as a guide and may not be identical to the actual supplied goods, as the manufacturers may modify their products without notice.Some products will have to be assembled. If a customer would like to ensure that a product has a particular feature or purpose that is not advertised in the description they are expected to contact our company.

Unfortunately, Inthemarket.ie cannot guarantee that every description will be correct or complete. If a customer feels that a product’s description or picture is inaccurate or misleading, then they are expected to let our company know of their concerns, and we will do our best to correct it.

Inthemarket.ie reserves the right to make any changes to an item’s description or illustration at any time, without notice.

  • 2. Order Acceptance

2.1 General Acceptance

The acceptance of an order and the contract of sale will only ever be finalised upon notification of dispatch, which will be confirmed in the format of an e-mail. The contract of sale will only then be deemed as legally binding.

The acceptance will be deemed, for all purposes, to have been effectively communicated to our customers at the precise time Inthemarket.ie forwards a dispatch e-mail. Inthemarket.ie is not liable for customers failing to receive this e-mail; therefore, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that their e-mail address is correctly logged upon checkout.

Inthemarket.ie is entitled to take payment of an order, prior to the acceptance and the finalisation of a contract. The removal or the earmarking of funds does not indicate our company’s acceptance to commence contractual relations.

Occasionally technical errors do occur, and Inthemarket.ie reserves the right to cancel any transaction in which a product has been sold at an incorrect value.

Only one voucher can be used in the same transaction. Each coupon is valid for a limited time only and expires on the date specified.

2.2 Acceptance of a Customised or Personalised Order

Any order that contains personalised, customised, custom fit or any other type of product where an adjustment has been made, must be placed online. As all orders are placed online it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that their design/modification is correct prior to creation, and Inthemarket.ie cannot be responsible for any error that the customer may have made. Only text and graphics maybe used to customise goods, not symbols.
Inthemarket.ie reserves the right to alter, adjust, modify, resize, crop or re-colour any image or text submitted to personalise an item. The modification will only ever be to improve the quality of the product.

  • 3. Shipping Information

3.1 General Information

Inthemarket.ie works in partnership with third-party couriers such as NHL Logistics, DHL, and Fastway, as well as others. Our company has the discretion to send a customer’s parcel via any method, so long as it complies with our contractual obligations. Please be aware that only kerbside deliveries are available for large items such as big treadmills and spin bikes. These cannot be carried by DPD, Fastway etc. They will arrive on pallets and the courier will need to have sufficient space to offload. Please make sure before delivery that the driver will be able to enter the property or arrange for delivery at an alternate address.

Parcels are dispatched from our warehouses Monday to Friday, within the working hours of 9am to 5:30pm. The delivery of an order will always occur on a weekday, Monday to Friday, unless one of our courier partners offers a Saturday delivery. Please note our couriers do not deliver on a Sunday.

A customer of Inthemarket.ie is expected to sign for the goods how they receive them or authorise over the phone, therefore if a customer has not opened the box to check the contents inside they are expected to sign for the goods, or accept them as unchecked. Equally if the boxed is damaged, they are expected to sign for the delivery, or accept without a signature which is accepting them, as so, and upon inspecting the goods, if they are damaged they are expected to follow our company procedures as explained in paragraph 3.8.

If the facility to take a signature is not available to the courier/deliver person, taking the product whether it is left on your premises if you are not home/at the specified delivery address, when delivered, or brought to your door is seen as acceptance of the product.

3.2

*A signature is usually required on receipt of the goods. If the facility is not available for a signature, acceptance of the item(s) is seen as acceptance or if the item(s) is left on site and we are not asked to take it back within 14 days of the sale.

(Inthemarket.ie remain to have the discretion, to refuse Saturday deliveries without notice)

3.3 Delivery Failure or Non-Delivery

Our courier will attempt delivery, and if unsuccessful, will leave a calling card informing the customer of their attempt. Our company advises our customers’ to follow the instructions on the card, and if necessary our customers’ may contact our company in order to re-arrange delivery or resolve any problems they experience. We do recommend that our customers’ contact the courier company directly, prior to calling our own Shipping Department, as our powers are limited once the parcel is in the courier’s possession.

If a customer does not respond to the calling card within five working days, the parcel(s) will be returned to our warehouse and the customer will be liable for all postage costs. If the customer has not received a calling card by the last day, of the expected delivery dates, the customer is responsible for informing our company of this, to avoid the parcel(s) being returned. If the customer has not contacted us within this period, they may be liable for postage.

3.4 Delivery of Damaged Goods

Inthemarket.ie endeavour to send orders safely, and to the satisfaction of our customers’, however on occasions some orders arrive damaged due to transit. Our recommendation upon receipt of such items is that the customer signs for the parcel as damaged and contacts our returns department in order to arrange an exchange.

As a customer who receives a damaged item they are expected to contact our returns department within fourteen days of receipt. Please inform our company by e-mail. We request an e-mail is sent, so that both parties have written confirmation of the claim. Please e-mail sales@inthemarket.ie

**THE ITEM MUST BE IN IT’S ORIGINAL PACKAGING/BOX, MUST BE FULLY DISASSEMBLED AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE BY THE COURIER, WITHOUT HAVING TO ENTER YOUR PREMISES**

IMPORTANT: Inthemarket.ie expects our customer’s to inspect their delivered product within a reasonable amount of time; we do expect the goods to be inspected within fourteen days of receipt. Please be reminded that after this period, Inthemarket.ie has the right to refuse any potential remedy.

3.5 Delivery of an Incorrect Item

Inthemarket.ie attempts to ensure that every order is received in accordance with the customer’s request; however, on occasions some orders are picked incorrectly due to human error for which the company is truly sorry.

A customer who receives an incorrect item is expected to contact our Customer Service department within fourteen days of receipt. Please inform our company by e-mail. We request an e-mail is sent, so that both parties have written confirmation of the claim. sales@inthemarket.ie

IMPORTANT: Inthemarket.ie expects our customer’s to inspect their delivered product within a reasonable amount of time; we do expect the goods to be inspected within fourteen days of receipt. Please be reminded that after this period, Inthemarket.ie has the right to refuse any potential remedy.

3.6 Handling Heavy Goods

Many of our items are a large size and weigh a considerable amount. Please be careful when lifting and as if you lift incorrectly, it can cause physical damage. If you are unsure how to lift properly, please find out how to do so before attempting to lift. Important: Please note that couriers are not insured to bring any item inside a premises

Please follow all manual handling and health and safety guidelines with respect of the lifting of any of our products.

3.7 Minor Adjustments

On occasion, minor adjustments may be required on certain items. This is not classed as a fault, rather part of the assembly

4. Cancellation Policy

Inthemarket.ie reserves the right to cancel any order, for any reason, at our own discretion without notice.

The customer may cancel an order up to 14 days after receiving the goods, so long as the customer still possesses proof of purchase. If an order is cancelled prior to dispatch, no administration fees are usually incurred, however the customer should contact our help department as a matter of urgency. Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee cancellation, and this can only be guaranteed once the customer has received a confirmation e-mail or a verbal assurance over the phone, from our help department.

Please e-mail: sales@inthemarket.ie

If an order is dispatched prior to cancellation the customer is liable for postage/delivery charges. Goods that are being returned through a third party courier, of the customer’s choice, must be fully insured and possess a tracking report, as our company cannot be liable for damaged or lost parcels. Our company can arrange a return service, however we do charge up to €100.00 per item, depending on the size of the item, and the goods must be fully protected for transit. If the customer has disposed of the original packaging they are expected to find alternative and equivalent wrapping, of which Inthemarket.ie is not responsible to provide.

If the returning item(s) are insufficiently protected, we have the right to refuse any returned item. Any parcel(s) that are refused by Inthemarket.ie will be returned to the customer’s billing address, and they will be expected to pay for the return carriage.

The address for returns is:
Inthemarket.ie, Woodstock, Carrigtwohill, Cork, T45T327, Ireland.

Only on receipt of the goods back to our warehouse will a refund be arranged. A refund usually takes 4 – 7 working days to process due to the banks, and our own administrative processes. Stripe refunds can take up to 10 days. Certain products can take up to 14 working days to refund. Please contact our Customer Service Department if you have any queries. Refunds for returned goods can only be processed upon Inthemarket.ie receiving the item(s) to our premises in good condition, in it’s original packaging.

IMPORTANT: If a customer contacts our company after the specified fourteen days for online purchases, Inthemarket.ie has the right to assume that the order has progressed to completion. The customer will not have an automatic right to a refund. If you purchase the item from us at our warehouse, you do not have a right to a refund for a change of mind.

5. Returns and Refunds

Merchandise purchased at inthemarket.ie may be returned to our warehouse if the customer informs us of their intent to return goods within 14 days of purchase. They must then send back or hand over the goods not later than 14 days from the day on which they informed us of their decision to cancel. All goods that are returned must be as new with no damage or signs of use, unused and in sufficient/original packaging, in order to claim a full refund, replacement or exchange. If the returning item(s) are insufficiently protected, we have the right to refuse the returned item. Any parcel(s) that are refused by will be returned to the customer’s billing address, and they will be expected to pay for the return carriage.

Refunds will be made via the same payment method that was used by the customer to purchase the item(s) in question, from InTheMarket.ie and in line with statutory requirements.

Personalised, customised, custom fit, or any other type of product where an adjustment has been made from the ‘norm’, at the customer’s request, is non-returnable. If personalised goods are returned they will be returned to the sender. Any parcel(s) that have to be returned by will be returned to the customer’s billing address, and they will be expected to pay for the return carriage. Unless there is a discrepancy in which the customer is expected to contact our returns department via e-mail.

Please e-mail: sales@inthemarket.ie

The customer will be responsible for return postage, €7.50 per box, each way (i.e. collection and/or delivery), if the item is under 30kg weight, or €50 each way, (i.e. collection and/or delivery), if it’s on a wooden pallet, i.e if.the item weighs more than 30kg.

If the goods are faulty, damaged or different from those ordered, please contact our returns department, within fourteen days of delivery. The returns department can be contacted via e-mail. On receipt of the customer’s e-mail our returns department may ask for a photograph, in order to provide a swift and acceptable outcome, this very often being an immediate exchange. Our exchange and collection service can only occur between the days of Monday and Friday, between the hours of 9am and 6pm, of which a time slot cannot be specified.

Please e-mail: sales@inthemarket.ie

In instances of faulty or damaged goods our company reserves the right to return the purchased goods to the manufacturer, and we retain the right to await their response on how best to proceed with our customer’s complaint. The reason why we correspond with the manufacturer direct is to ensure that there are no repetitive faults or problems that either party should be aware off. We remain safety conscious throughout the returns procedure, to ensure reliability not only in our products, but also our customer’s trust in our service.

If the goods have been ordered in error or if the customer would like to return the goods for any personal reason we would be happy to refund the goods in full. Equally we can arrange a free exchange delivery*, on the return of the customer’s original order. To arrange a refund or an exchange the item(s) must be returned within 14 days of original delivery.

*Standard delivery service only, any outstanding balances on products will have to be paid

Prior to returning the goods please contact customer care, to inform them of the reasons for return and to obtain the necessary authorisation. The help department can be contacted via e-mail.

Please e-mail: sales@inthemarket.ie

After receiving an authorisation e-mail from our customer care team, please return the goods, via a recorded and insured delivery:

Inthemarket.ie

Woodstock,

Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland.

Our company can arrange a return service, however we do charge €15.00* per parcel and the goods must be fully protected for transit. If the customer has disposed of the original packaging they are expected to find alternative and equivalent wrapping, of which Inthemarket.ie is not responsible to provide.

The charge is subject to change, at the discretion of Inthemarket.ie

As a company, Inthemarket.ie will endeavour to sort out any problem within five days of receiving the complaint.

IMPORTANT: Customers are required to retain proof of purchase, and be able to produce this upon request.

In the instance where the customer, who has requested a refund, refuses to return an item to Inthemarket.ie, any courier charges that are incurred by Inthemarket.ie will be deducted from the refund amount.

  • 6. Complaints Procedure

Our aim is to deal with any problems or concerns within five working days, however during peak times a response maybe delayed. In order to prevent any disappointment, we recommend that any complaints are sent via e-mail, however we will happily respond to any letter in due course. In response to any complaint we will explain what actions we intend to take to resolve the complaint, and request any further information if necessary.

Inthemarket.ie monitors all complaints, and logs any suggestions a customer may have. We use the information to identify what is causing persistent problems, in order to provide a positive outcome; or enforce a recommendation that would make other customer’s shopping experiences more pleasurable.

If a customer has a complaint or any recommendations, they are advised to contact our Customer Services Department.

E-mail: sales@inthemarket.ie

Or post to
Inthemarket.ie
Woodstock,
Carrigtwohill, Cork.

  • 7.1 VAT

All prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax.

VAT receipts are available upon request from the following e-mail address.

Please e-mail: sales@inthemarket.ie

7.3 Invoices

All invoices are sent electronically via e-mail, and not in paper format with the customer’s delivery. Unfortunately, our company cannot be liable for customers failing to receive this e-mail; therefore it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that their e-mail address is correctly logged upon checkout.

Unfortunately Inthemarket.ie cannot reproduce an identical confirmation e-mail; however we can confirm the order in an invoice format. Invoices are available upon request from the following address.

Please e-mail: sales@inthemarket.ie

7.4 Product Reviews

We publish a selection of reviews on our products. These product reviews are there to help customers make good buying decisions. However, we do not publish all reviews, and reserve the right not to publish any given review without reason.

Common reasons for not publishing a review include:

· Inappropriate language such as swear words

· Rating the product based on shipping or customer service issues. We want to encourage reviews on the products themselves, and whilst we agree it’s an important part of a buying decision, since different products will ship on different couriers, it isn’t some consistent criteria. Equally if you’ve had a bad customer service experience, this is specific to your particular order, rather than the product itself.

· Bad spelling/grammar – if we can’t easily understand the gist of what you are saying, we may not publish the review

· Mentions of competitors

· Mentions of a different product to the one you are reviewing – in most cases this confuses the review when taken out of context, although a like-for-like comparison is acceptable

· Specific price information – our prices are constantly changing, of course mention whether it is good value or not, but not a specific price

· Product not received or product ordered incorrectly – if you’ve not received the product you meant to buy, the review you leave can’t be a fair assessment of it

· Reviews that don’t add anything – the reviews are here to help customers make good buying decisions. If a review of a green shirt is “this shirt is green”, that doesn’t add help, whereas “a very bright green” adds more information

8. Disclaimer

Inthemarket.ie, or any other associated party, cannot be held responsible or liable for any kind of loss or damage that may result to the customer, or any other third party, through the use of any Inthemarket.ie product or website. The policy excludes the repair of products, which are faulty as a result of a manufacturer’s defect; however, the product must remain within the warranty period.

Defects and damages due to loss, theft, fire, water, or a natural disaster. Failure or damage caused by improper use, carelessness (knocks, dents, etc.), or accidents. Failure or damage caused by unjustifiable repair or modification.

Inthemarket.ie does not intend to exclude or limit any type of liability that is protected by the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977.

8.1. As of 05/12/21, all warranties on Treadmills and Spin Bikes only, were changed to two years. All Treadmills and Spin Bikes purchased prior to this date have a one year warranty.

8.2 Lifetime warranties and three-year warranties commenced on 26/04/23 for Treadmills only.• 3 Year Warranty on the Main Treadmill Motor. If the Motor has been over or under oiled of if there is excess dust or debris in or on the motor due to the treadmill not being cleaned, the warranty is void. The Incline motor is not covered under this warranty.
• Lifetime Frame Guarantee. This is voided if the person(s) is/are over the Mamimum weight specified by InTheMarket.ie or if the frame is damaged through no fault of InTheMarket.ie or the manufacturing process. Pictures must be sent of the frame and if upon examination, InTheMarket.ie deem the warrantee void, either through the pictures or upon inspection of the product, the decision is final.

9. Privacy Policy

9.1 Credit/Debit Card Security

All credit and debit card details are deleted immediately after being charged.
Inthemarket.ie reserve the right to keep encrypted card information on file for the purposes of any refunds etc., should they be required.

All financial transactions carried out with Inthemarket.ie, take place using secure servers. All information is encrypted using state of the art SSL software. This software ensures that no third party can access our customer details.

All sites are scanned daily by an independent security company to detect and resolve any vulnerability.

All credit and debit card details are deleted immediately after being charged. If an order is placed online, the transaction details cannot be seen by any of our staff members.

9.2 General Information Security

Inthemarket.ie is committed to protecting our customer’s privacy, we only use the information we collect from their shopping experience to process an order. We will only use the information that we collect about our customers lawfully, and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988 and the Data Protection Act 2018.

9.3 More Information

Please read on to find out more about our privacy policy.

What information do we collect?

When a customer creates an order we require the following information: their name, shipping address, contact number, e-mail address and credit/debit card details. The information allows our company to process the customer’s order.

How do we protect our customer’s information?

The personal information which we hold will be held securely in accordance with our internal security policy, in accordance with the Data Protection Ac 1988 and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Do we use cookies?

Yes, we do use cookies to enable a better shopping experience. Cookies are small pieces of information stored locally on our customer’s computer by their browser. We use cookies to enable the customer to hold the contents of their shopping basket between visits. We do not store any personal information within these cookies.

Do we sell our customer’s information?

Inthemarket.ie does not sell any information about their customers’. We will not forward any customer details onto any third party, at any time or for any reason, unless legally obligated.

If a customer has queries regarding our privacy policy, they are recommended to contact our company.

sales@inthemarket.ie

00353214389345

Postal Address:
INTHEMARKET.IE
Woodstock,
Carrigtwohill, T45 T327
Cork, Ireland

10. Safety and Disclaimers

10.1 A video or picture of any fault in any product must be sent to IntheMarket.ie via email, text message or any of the methods of communication utilised on the website.

10.2 To ensure your safety, please see your physician before starting a fitness or weight training program. If you feel unwell when using the equipment, contact your GP immediately. Before using any piece of exercise equipment, carefully read the instructions provide on how to operate the machine properly. Then follow the instructions completely. Observe any dangers or warnings described. Improper use of exercise equipment may result in injury. If you need additional information or instruction, please ask for help from a fitness instructor.

10.3 Defective, broken, or worn parts that need repair or replacement need to reported immediately.

10.4 When assembling flat pack products, please follow instructions carefully and only use the parts supplied to assemble the product.

10.5 Dog runs and hen runs should be secured. Covers/Roofs should be removed during a storm or heavy weather.

10.6 Treadmills can be dangerous if they are used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. When starting, straddle the deck and then start the machine. Always increase speed gradually. Users should look forward. Dizziness may occur when stepping off so something should be held onto until it subsides. Do not use handrails as an extended time period when walking/running. Do not run without suitable footwear. Do not run barefoot. Do not increase incline and speed simultaneously. Do not step off a moving treadmill. Keep children away from treadmills. Leave plenty of space. Do not push too hard. Leave plenty of space. Ensure to oil the treadmill.

10.7 Spinning bikes can be dangerous if they are used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. Always increase speed gradually. Users should look forward. Dizziness may occur when stepping off so something should be held onto until it subsides. Do not cycle barefoot. Keep children away from the bike. Always increase speed gradually. Ensure to oil the bike.

10.8 Do not have water near electronic machinery. Keep dust off moving parts.

10.9 Keep children away when assembling items. Ensure when assembling items and using power tools, to take all relevant precautions.

11. Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)

The following are the estimated times for many of our services. They are not a legally binding number, but a best estimate from us on when you can expect issues to be dealt with.

  • Repairs: 15 Working days NOTE: All repair issues must go through our online Troubleshooting initially, where applicable
  • Delivery: 2 – 4 working days
  • Delivery of assembled items 2 – 6 working days
  • Response to electronic written queries, questions etc – 1 working day

12. Social Media Competitions/Promotions Terms and Conditions

Except for employees, and their immediate families, of InTheMarket.ie or any Bunanstua Ltd. organisation, its agents, or anyone else professionally affiliated with the promotion, competitions are open to Republic of Ireland residents aged 18 and over. The prize(s) will be specified in the post that promotes the competition and will not be transferable. There are no monetary or other prizes, or payment in kind, available as an alternative. There will be no reimbursement of the prize value in the event of a cancellation.

The competition’s start and end dates will be disclosed in the promotional article. Entries received after the deadline will not be considered.

You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions by participating in InTheMarket.ie promos and competitions.

The regulations of the competition will be detailed in the post. It usually entails commenting on, liking, following, and sharing posts and tweets.

Winners will be picked at random from those who correctly submitted their entries in the draw.

The draw will take place on the day specified, and the winner(s) will be contacted within an hour via our Facebook, Instagram, TicTok, Twitter, or other social media accounts to arrange delivery of the prize.

Winners must be willing to take a picture with their prize and allow InTheMarket.ie to utilise this picture to promote their business.

  1. In the event of any unforeseen events beyond their reasonable control, InTheMarket.ie has the right to withdraw or change this competition.
  2. InTheMarket.ie and its agents are not responsible for any difficulties encountered in submitting a competition entry.
  3. InTheMarket.ie’s and its agents’ decisions are final, and no correspondence will be initiated.
  4. In the event that any winner violates any of these terms and conditions, InTheMarket.ie maintains the right to select an alternate winner.
  5. In the event that no contact is made by the Winner, within a 12-hour period, InTheMarket.ie maintains the right to pick an alternate winner.
  6. InTheMarket.ie is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury that the winner may suffer as a result of accepting the competition or prize.
  7. The applicant’s entry into this competition will be deemed a complete and unconditional agreement of the competition’s Terms and Conditions. Failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions may result in disqualification from the competition and, if applicable, prize forfeiture (s). The Promoter reserves the right to report any such behavior to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any social media platform, which could result in the person’s account being frozen while an inquiry is conducted.
  8. By participating in this competition, entrants are deemed to have accepted these Terms & Conditions.
  9. There is a limit of one entry per person. There will be no applications accepted from agents, third parties, organised organisations, or applications generated automatically by a machine or bot.
  10. On behalf of the Entrants, the Promoter reserves the right to seek and issue publicity. By entering the contest, entrants agree to participate in any publicity that may be properly asked in connection with the contest.
  11. As evidence of age, proof of identity may be required before the prize is awarded.
  12. This promotion is in no way sponsored, authorised, or managed by, or related with, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,Twitter or any other social media platform and you agree to hold Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or any social media platform responsible in any way. Your information is only given to the promoter and not to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any other social media platform that is used by InTheMarket.ie.

13. Product Guarantee

We do everything that we can to ensure that all of our products are of the highest quality and to ensure that our customers have a fantastic experience using them. We stand by our product quality, but if you are not entirely happy and do not love your purchase within the statutory timeframe for returns, we will ensure that the process of returning your goods is as easy as possible. We will explain everything to the customer that they need to know.

Our guarantee for all products is 12 months, unless clearly stated elsewhere on our site. If we change the length of guarantee as a special offer, customers who purchased outside of the time of the special offer are not entitled to the extended warranty.

Our guarantee covers any relevant electrical issues, or structural damage caused in the manufacturing process or through damage in transit.

If you are not entirely happy with your purchase, please see our Returns and Refunds in our Terms and Conditions, which fully explains the process of returning an item, replacing an item, or getting a refund.

14. Financing through Humm.

14.1 How to Apply. When you select any Product on www.inthemarket.ie, you will see the ‘Humm’ logo just underneath the product price, at the top of the page. Here, it will tell you how many instalments and the amount per instalment. Click on ‘more info’ if you want more detail on the upfront payment etc. At the bottom of the pop up box you will see the ‘Apply’ button. Click this and follow the instructions. Here you will apply for approval of the offered credit terms

14.2 Purchases between €80 – €499.99 do not incur interest. Purchases above this amount, do.

14.3 To be eligible for Humm, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Provide proof of PPS number & address
  • Be an Irish citizen or permanent resident of Ireland
  • Earn a minimum taxable income of €1,000 per month
  • Have a current credit/debit card and a photo ID
  • Have a good credit history

14.4 Inthemarket.ie is not responsible for approving applications or for any dealings with Humm or it’s subsidiaries.

Modification of Terms and Conditions

Inthemarket.ie reserve the right to modify our Terms and Conditions. The modifications will be effective on the date that we post the modified Terms and Conditions on our inthemarket.ie website. The conditions are intended to be applied retrospectively. Inthemarket.ie reserves the right not to provide notice.

What do I do if I am getting static shocks from my treadmill?

It’s a common question, with a simple answer. Static electricity build-up can be an annoyance for a treadmill owner. Fortunately, there are preventative measures you can take to reduce the occasional zap when your skin makes contact with the frame. These tips can also be applied to elliptical trainers and other home fitness equipment to reduce the risk of static.

1 PUT A MAT UNDER YOUR TREADMILL

A treadmill mat will help eliminate a lot of treadmill static and is an effective counter-measure. There’s an added bonus to placing a rubber mat under your treadmill as well: it will help keep your motor compartment free of dust and debris. The static charge will also act as a vacuum of sorts; carpet fibers, pet hair, dirt and dust will get sucked up into the motor compartment, clog up the inner-workings and damage the treadmill. By placing a mat under the treadmill, you are not only reducing the static electricity, you are also protecting your motor and lower electronics board from and keeping it clean.

2-PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE WEARING

Whenever at all possible, work out with clothing made of natural fibers, such as cotton. They are less likely to generate static. Synthetic materials like polyester and nylon will build up a significantly higher static charge. Your clothing can cause significant static buildup. Try wearing all natural fabrics like cotton while you run on your treadmill. You will find that it helps with static shock and is more breathable and comfortable during your workout.

3 COMPENSATE FOR DRY AIR

A lot of people buy a treadmill for the home because in the winter months, they aren’t able run, jog or walk outside due to the inclement weather. In the winter, the air is much drier. You are more likely to get shocked by static electricity when there is little moisture in the air. Try putting a humidifier in the same room as the treadmill and set the humidity level to 50%. You should see a difference shortly.

4 PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Your treadmill has moving parts and wear-items and requires regular maintenance. Check you owner’s manual and follow the instructions for lubrication, belt adjustment and cleaning. Do not underestimate the importance of cleaning your fitness equipment.

5 YOU’VE GOT THE POWER

For optimal performance, as well as safety and to avoid electric shocks, you want to make sure the treadmill is on a dedicated power source with a ground wire. What this means, is the treadmill should be plugged directly into the wall receptacle, leading directly back to the circuit breaker, and no other electronics should be on that line. It should be a minimum of 15 amps (20 is optimal).

OTHER NOTES ABOUT POWER

What you don’t want to do, is use extension cords, surge protectors, power strips or ground adapters. Your treadmill has a motor controller that sends a series of high and low pulses that increase and decrease the voltage to the motor. This is not simply for speed changes. When you plant your foot on the treadmill, you are applying resistance to the motor turning the belt. The motor controller compensates for this by increasing the voltage when you plant your foot. This is what gives you a smooth follow through as you plant, and then push off. Power conditioners and surge protectors can interfere with the efficiency of this design.

If you have Arc-Fault breakers (AFCI) your treadmill will not function properly. Because the motor controller is constantly sending a series of ON/OFF pulses, an AFCI breaker will think that it is detecting an electric arc, and it will break the circuit, because that is what it is designed to do. If you have AFCI breakers in your home, you will want to consult with an electrician before you install your treadmill.

If you absolutely must use an extension cord, go to a hardware store and purchase an extension cord that is rated and approved for appliances, and use the shortest cord you possible can.

WIRELESS INTERFERENCE

Hopefully you are monitoring your heart rate when you exercise, and all Inthemarket.ie treadmills have features for doing so. These features that offer heart rate monitoring signals are regulated by the FCC to not interfere with any other electronic signal. What this means, is you want to place the treadmill at least six feet away from anything giving off an electronic signal. Anything and everything could possibly interfere with telemetry heart rate signals, even a lamp!

HOMEMADE SOLUTIONS TO TREADMILL STATIC

There are several other homemade solutions out there, like using fabric softener or anti static spray.

1. Fabric Softener: Some clients tell us that wiping the treadmill belt with fabric softener helps to reduce static while running on their treadmills.

2. Anti-static spray: We’ve heard that spraying anti-static spray on the area surrounding the treadmill may also help stop static.

3. Ventilation: We also recommend increasing airflow in the area.

15.1 The Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Regulations (WEEE Directive)

Regarding the WEEE Directive of the European Union and its implementation in Ireland, Bunanstua Ltd., trading as Inthemarket.ie is wholly dedicated to upholding its producer responsibilities. We will adhere to the above regulation with our customers.
This EU directive aims to put in place a system that is environmentally sound and guarantees that electrical and electronic waste is recycled properly in Ireland by businesses that sell electrical items.
We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the Irish market that have a minimal environmental impact. We are looking at all aspects of our business to see how we can become more environmentally aware and responsible.

16.1 Markets 

We deliver to Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom and all European Union member states only.

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