SCIENCE IN SPORT AUSTRALIA — SHIPPING, RETURNS & WARRANTY POLICY

Operated by BikeChain Group Pty Ltd (ABN 65 652 475 388)
Distributed by BikeSportz Imports Pty Ltd (ABN 75 004 710 150)
(collectively “SiS Australia”, “we”, “us”, “our”)


1. Shipping Information

1.1 Fulfilment Location

All Science in Sport Australia orders are shipped directly from the BikeChain/BikeSportz warehouse in Melbourne, Victoria.

1.2 Shipping Fees
  • Orders under $100: $15 flat shipping fee (Australia-wide)
  • Orders over $100: Free standard shipping
1.3 Dispatch Timeframes

Orders dispatch within 1–2 business days (Monday–Friday).
This may extend during peak periods such as Christmas, Black Friday or major promotional windows.

1.4 Delivery Timeframes (Estimated)

Delivery timeframes vary by location:

  • Metro Areas: 1–3 business days
  • Regional Areas: 3–7 business days
  • Remote Areas: 5–10 business days

These delivery windows are estimates only.
We are not liable for delays caused by external courier networks, weather events, natural disasters, or peak season congestion.

1.5 Tracking

You will receive a tracking link once your order has been dispatched.

1.6 Delivery Requirements

Orders will be delivered to the Shipping Address you provide at checkout.
If no one is available to receive the parcel, the courier may leave a card or redirect the parcel to a nearby collection point.


Returns Policy

Because Science in Sport products include food, supplements, ingestible items and TGA-listed medicines, strict safety standards apply.

2.1 NO Change-of-Mind Returns

For health, hygiene and product safety reasons, we do not accept change-of-mind returns for ANY consumable product, including but not limited to:

  • powders
  • gels
  • bars
  • hydration tablets
  • effervescent tablets
  • vitamins
  • probiotics
  • beta-alanine capsules
  • omega-3 products
  • electrolyte products
  • immune-support products
  • any ingestible item

This applies regardless of whether the product is:

✓ unopened
✓ unused
✓ sealed

This ensures compliance with FSANZ food safety standards and prevents re-sale of products where safety cannot be guaranteed.


3. Returns for Faulty, Damaged or Incorrect Items

You are entitled to return a product if it is faulty, damaged, incorrectly supplied, or unsafe, in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Examples include:

  • product packaging damage
  • contamination or defect
  • incorrect item received
  • product not as described
  • compromised seals (on arrival)
  • expired or near-expired products (if not disclosed)
3.1 How to Lodge a Faulty Item Claim
  1. Scroll to the bottom of this page and click “Submit a Request”
  2. Provide:
    • Order number
    • Photos of the product, batch code, packaging, and issue
    • Description of the problem
  3. A team member will review your request and advise next steps.
3.2 Evidence Requirements

You must provide clear photos of:

  • the fault or defect
  • the expiry date or batch code (if applicable)
  • packaging condition
  • shipping label (if damage occurred in transit)

This allows us to investigate and resolve the issue quickly.

3.3 Do You Need to Return the Product?

In most cases no, we do not require the product to be returned.
If a return is necessary, we will provide a prepaid return label.


4. Refunds, Replacements & Remedies (ACL-compliant)

Under the Australian Consumer Law, you are entitled to a remedy depending on the nature of the issue.

4.1 Refunds

We will provide a refund when:

  • there is a major failure, or
  • the product is faulty and cannot be replaced within a reasonable time.

Refunds are processed to the original payment method only.

4.2 Replacements

Where appropriate, we may offer:

  • the same product as a replacement
  • a similar product (if you consent)
  • store credit
4.3 Store Credit

Store credit may be offered for minor issues or customer preference where acceptable.

4.4 Timeframes

Refunds are typically processed within 3 business days of approval.
Banks may require an additional up to 5 days to release funds into your account.


5. Product Safety, Listed Medicines & Quality Assurance

Science in Sport Australia sells products regulated under:

5.1 FSANZ (Food Products)

Including:

  • gels
  • powders
  • bars
  • hydration products
  • energy supplements
5.2 TGA (Listed Medicines)

Including (with ARTG numbers):

  • GO Hydro + Caffeine (AUST L 520809)
  • GO Immune (AUST L 520810)
  • GO Hydro Lemon (AUST L 515465)
  • Biotic Complex (AUST L products)
  • Beta Alanine Capsules (AUST L)
  • Omega-3, Vitamin D3 (pending listings)

These products are manufactured to strict quality standards.
Any safety concerns may require information to be shared with:

  • Science in Sport Global (UK)
  • TGA
  • internal Quality Assurance teams
  • manufacturing partners
  • Full permitted indications and mandatory warnings for all AUST L products are listed on the SiS Health & Safety / TGA Compliance Page.


6. Incorrect or Incomplete Orders

If you receive:

  • the wrong item
  • missing items
  • duplicate items
  • an incorrect flavour or product type

You must notify us within 7 days of delivery using the Submit a Request form.
We will resolve the issue by offering:

  • replacement
  • re-shipment
  • store credit
  • refund

We will also supply a prepaid return label where required.


7. Lost Parcels / Delivery Issues

If your parcel is:

  • lost
  • misdelivered
  • marked delivered but not received

Please lodge a Submit a Request with:

  • order number
  • tracking number
  • delivery address
  • confirmation you have checked all delivery points

We will investigate with the courier.
Remedies may include replacement, store credit or refund depending on the circumstances.


8. Change of Address After Ordering

We cannot guarantee changes to delivery details after an order has been placed.
If your order has not been dispatched, we may be able to amend the shipping address.
If it has shipped already, we cannot redirect the parcel.


9. Subscriptions & Recurring Orders

If you are subscribed to auto-ship:

  • you may cancel at any time via your account
  • cancellation must occur before the next billing cycle
  • once an auto-ship order processes, it is treated as a standard order under these Terms


10. Australian Consumer Law

Your rights under the ACL apply in addition to this policy.
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, and
  • compensation for reasonably foreseeable loss or damage, and
  • repair or replacement for minor failures.

Nothing in this policy limits those rights.


11. Contact Us

For all shipping, returns, warranty or product safety questions:
Email: info@bikechain.com.au
Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm AEST
You may also lodge a request using the “Submit a Request” button on the website.