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Terms and Conditions

Thank you for visiting our website. Please read these terms and conditions carefully as they contain important information regarding the policies under which you will be ordering lenses with us.

The terms “us”, “our” and “we” refer to The Optical Store.

Prescription Verification

Got a valid prescription? Great! But no worries, we don’t need to check it.

We trust you to take care of your eye health and believe you deserve both convenience and exceptional service, without compromise. That said, if you’d like a second pair of eyes to double check your prescription, our in-house opticians are happy to help – just let us know! 

As we’re based in UK and Europe, there’s no requirement to upload a prescription when shopping for contact lenses on our site. We make getting affordable, high-quality lenses simple, reliable, and stress-free. Plus, our dedicated and knowledgeable team of in-house opticians are always here to help with any questions or queries you may have. And now for the boring (but important) bits…

By placing an order for contact lenses from us, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older and that you hold a valid and current contact lens prescription for the lenses being purchased, issued by a suitably qualified and registered optometrist or contact lens practitioner (“practitioner”). You confirm that the prescription details you provide are accurate and were issued within the last 12 months. You further confirm that you have no medical or ocular conditions that contraindicate contact lens wear. We reserve the right to verify your prescription details with your practitioner and to decline or cancel the order if advised by a registered practitioner that contact lens wear is not suitable for you, unless subsequently authorised by another registered practitioner. We accept no liability where lenses are ordered that have not been prescribed for you. By placing an order for prescription glasses from us, you confirm that the wearer is 16 years of age or older, that the prescription details provided are accurate, and that the prescription is less than two years old at the time of ordering. For all products, you confirm that they are not being supplied to any individual who is registered blind or partially sighted. By completing a purchase, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions, including the confirmation that all prescription details have been entered correctly and without error. We strongly recommend that contact lens and glasses wearers undergo regular eye examinations by a qualified practitioner to ensure ongoing visual and ocular health.

Our Rights

We aim to provide the best possible service to our customers and reserve the right to refuse sales if we believe you intend to resell the product. We also reserve the right to limit the quantity of products available to you. If we believe any of your actions violate applicable law or harm the interests of other users, we may terminate your contract with us and restrict your access to the website. We reserve the right not to supply contact lenses if there are health contraindications or if the lens specifications do not meet our terms. The General Conditions will be governed by the law of the country where the supplier accepts the order. The sale contract is strictly between the supplier and the customer, who represents the individual placing an order from the website and accepting these terms and conditions in full. The Management reserves the right to cancel any order before it is shipped for any reason, in which case the order will be refunded. All orders will be dispatched via your selected delivery option. Occasionally, we may change our postal provider due to strikes, postal failures, and other circumstances beyond our control.

Sale and Purchase of Products

Your Status

By placing an order through our Site, you warrant that:

  • You are legally capable of entering into binding contracts; and
  • You are at least 18 years old.

Formation of the Contract

  • Order Placement: Your order constitutes an offer to purchase Products from us. For UK orders, it also constitutes an offer to contract with The Optical Store (Online) Ltd (registered in England, no. 15322282, 21 Bullhead Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, WD6 1HW) for dispensing services related to those Products.
  • Order Acknowledgement: You will receive an email acknowledging order receipt. This does not guarantee order acceptance.
  • Contract Acceptance: All orders are subject to acceptance by Us
    The Contract is made by you with The Optical Store B.V. in relation to the supply of the Products and for orders shipped in the UK, with The Optical Store (Online) Ltd in relation to the supply of the dispensing services.
  • Scope of Contract: The Contract covers only the Products listed in the Dispatch Confirmation.
  • Separate Dispatches: For orders containing multiple Products, each dispatched separately requires a separate Dispatch Confirmation to form a contract for those Products.

The Optical Store B.V. is a company registered in the Netherlands under European Law, with registered office at J.M. Keynesplein 4, 1066 EP, Amsterdam and KvK number 95988211.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures in supplying a product due to events beyond our reasonable control. Should such an event occur, we will contact you to decide whether the sale contract should remain in place or be revoked.

Limitations of Liability

We are not responsible for any typing errors or mistakes you provide when placing your order. The goods remain the property of the seller until fully paid by the purchaser. By completing the online order form, you agree that you are responsible for placing the order and paying all charges. We reserve the right to charge your credit card if an order is shipped and the invoice is not paid within a reasonable period. We can revise and amend these terms and conditions as needed. We are not bound by your offer/purchase if there is an error in any advertisement or pricing on the website. We will not be held responsible for delivery issues or other circumstances that hinder the order process. We will, however, endeavour to remedy such events to the best of our abilities. Delivery preferences and associated charges are your responsibility, and delivery responsibility transfers to you once the goods leave our premises. If no delivery date is specified, we aim to fulfil orders within 21 working days. We take precautions to protect personal information submitted on this site but do not accept liability for unauthorised theft or data misuse.

Re-orders & Cancellations

All users will be registered with a unique username and password, and our database will store all relevant information. To reorder the same product as your last order, your prescription must be valid within the terms set out. If you wish to order lenses with a different prescription or brand, you must hold a valid prescription from a professional optometrist. Please do not place a re-order in such cases.

To cancel an order, please contact our customer support at info@theopticalstore.co.uk.

Contact Lens Subscription

  • The Optical Store’s Contact Lens Subscription is a handy automated service that lets you set up repeat orders on a schedule that works for you. All orders made through this service follow our standard Terms & Conditions, along with the additional ones outlined here. By subscribing, you’re confirming that you accept these terms.
  • By joining the subscription, you’re giving The Optical Store Online Limited permission to automatically place orders for you based on the quantity and frequency you’ve chosen.
  • The cost of each order will be charged to the payment method you used when setting up your subscription, unless you’ve informed us otherwise. We only take payment once your order is being processed. If there’s an issue with the payment, we’ll email you and try again. If it still doesn’t go through, your subscription might be cancelled.
  • The ‘Subscribe & Save’ discount applies to your first order and every future one made under your subscription. The discount rate will be the one available at the time you first signed up.
  • This discount only applies to your first-ever contact lens subscription. If you cancel and later re-subscribe, you won’t be eligible to receive the offer again. We also reserve the right to remove the discount if the terms aren’t followed.
  • We may update our product prices, discounts, or services at any time, without prior warning or obligation.
  • All subscription orders are delivered using Royal Mail within the UK. From time to time, we might use a different courier if there are postal delays, strikes, or other issues outside our control. Delivery is free on orders of £60 or more.
  • When you sign up for our contact lens Subscribe & Save scheme, you are committing to a minimum of two billing cycles.

    • No Early Cancellation: Subscriptions cannot be canceled before the end of the first billing cycle.
    • Earliest Cancellation Window: You may request cancellation any time after your second billing cycle has been charged.

    Why This Policy Exists

    Our subscription scheme gives you 5% off every order as a reward for your ongoing commitment. To make sure all customers can enjoy this benefit fairly, and to prevent abuse from those signing up only to take the discount once and cancel right away, we require a minimum of two billing cycles before cancellation is permitted. This ensures the program remains sustainable and continues delivering savings to our loyal subscribers.

    After your second billing cycle, you’re free to cancel at any time, as long as it’s 7 days before your next billing date.

  • Promotional discounts or codes can’t be used in conjunction with the Subscribe & Save discount.
  • We may suspend or end your subscription at any time, without notice, if we believe the terms have been breached in any way.

Terms & Conditions of Use of Website

By placing an order with us, you indicate that you have read and agreed to all the terms and conditions and will act accordingly. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, please do not use our website. The information and services provided by the website are supplied by theopticalstore.co.uk. We reserve the right to withdraw or change the service we provide without notice. We are not responsible if the website is unavailable at any time. First-time users must complete a registration form, but you can update your details as needed. We aim to provide the best information and descriptions regarding our products, but we cannot be held liable for any reliance placed on such information. We store and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. By placing orders through our website, you allow us to process your information and confirm that it is true and accurate. Users may download and print copies of the website for personal reference only. Any other commercial use or changes without our consent is prohibited. Users are prohibited from inputting any harmful material or accessing private areas of the website. Any violations will be reported to law enforcement agencies. We will not be liable for any damage to your device while using our website, but we take necessary steps to avoid such incidents.

Discounts & Promotional Codes

Customers can use only one Discount Code, Promotional Code, or Voucher Code per order. All discount codes are applied before tax calculations. All promotional discounts are calculated before local taxes.