Australian Consumer Law

Returns & Warranty Policy

Our returns and warranty policy includes the rights you have under the Australian Consumer Law and other relevant laws.

Warranty Coverage

12 months – 2 years on domestic espresso machines & grinders (manufacturer dependent)

Change of Mind

7 day return window · 20% restocking fee · unused & original packaging required

Start a Return

Contact us before sending anything - we'll guide you through the process

Your Rights under the Australian Consumer Law

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Talk Coffee will determine the extent of the failure.

Domestic espresso machines & grinders

12 months – 2 years (manufacturer dependent) RTB parts & labour

Commercial applications (cafés & offices)

12 months RTB parts · 3 months labour

Aftermarket modifications

Warranty resides with the modifier, not Talk Coffee

Accessories & other equipment

As dictated by manufacturer / importer

Where a failure does not amount to a major failure, Talk Coffee is entitled to choose between providing you with a repair, replacement or other suitable remedy.

Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law are not limited by a defined time. However, the ACL does recognise that the relevant time period can vary from product to product, depending on factors such as the nature of the product and the price. Talk Coffee adopts the same approach.

Liability limits

  1. Goods: replacement, repair, supply of equivalent goods, or payment of the cost thereof.
  2. Services: supplying the services again or payment of the cost of having them supplied again.
  3. Warranty is generally transferable within 14 days of resale if Talk Coffee is notified in writing. New owner must retain the original invoice. After-sales support is limited to the original purchaser.
  4. Warranty service is provided only within Australia.

For any product return, please contact us first - including products under a manufacturer's warranty. Any freight cost incurred in returning the item is borne by you.


Please Retain Your Receipt

In order to obtain a refund, exchange or repair - including products carrying a manufacturer's warranty - you must have clear proof of purchase, typically a receipt.

If we cannot be satisfied that you purchased the product from us, we are entitled under law to reject the return.

Bank statements as proof of purchase

Talk Coffee will not accept a bank or credit card statement unless the amount shown directly corresponds to the amount the product was purchased for. Where multiple items were purchased in that transaction, it limits our ability to establish proof of purchase.

We cannot provide copies of receipts if lost or misplaced. When a refund is granted, we will refund the original purchase price via the original method of payment indicated on the receipt.


Changed Your Mind?

Please choose carefully as we do not normally accept return of goods where you have simply changed your mind, chosen poorly, or in events where manufacturers fail to meet their stated ETA to importers.

7 days max

Return window

20% + card charges

Restocking fee

Cannot be returned

Special orders

We cannot accept returns on used equipment, equipment without packaging, or equipment in opened packaging. Return freight to us is payable by you.


Product Assessment for Warranty Repair

Once proof of purchase has been established, if the product fault can safely and clearly be determined, we will offer you either a refund, exchange or repair. The available remedy depends on whether the fault amounts to a major failure. In some instances we may need to consult the manufacturer or importer.

We will not offer a repair or replacement if the product has been damaged via misuse or abuse. Examples include - but are not limited to - inadequately filtered water, lime scaling, corrosion due to high chloride ion concentrations, operator errors, unauthorised repair or modification, and fair wear and tear.

Assessment outcomes

  • Where no fault is found, the product will be made available for collection.
  • You may choose to deal with Talk Coffee or the manufacturer/importer directly - we can provide their contact details.

Whilst we understand many customers would like a loan machine during a warranty repair, we regret this service is not available. We do prioritise all warranty work over general repairs to ensure the fastest possible turnaround.


Bulky Items & Online Purchases

Fixed or bulky items

If your product cannot be easily returned to us, contact us and we will do our best to offer a local solution. Please note this may not be possible in all areas of Australia.

Online purchases

Items can be returned by mail or road freight. Please contact us in advance to advise - we can also suggest road freight carriers if required.


Having Difficulty with Your Product?

If you are experiencing problems operating your product, we strongly recommend that you contact us before assuming the product is faulty. It is our experience that what appears to be a fault can usually be resolved with some basic troubleshooting.

Need to start a return or warranty claim?

Contact us first - we'll walk you through every step.

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