Eve V customer support team - this is a bad joke. Post you correspondence with Eve customer support (from e-mail and forums)
E******** ************
Jun 2, 2020, 5:45 PM GMT+3
Phone Number: undefined
Date of purchase: undefined
Hello, with Order #857593237EUAB we bought Eve V for the institute. We got technical problem with power on/off button - see pictures attached. It is impossible to use it normally - makes contact very rare and cover can fall.
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From: Support team (Eve Devices Support) help_at_evedevices.zendesk.com
Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 5:45 PM
Subject: [Request received]
To: E******** ************ *****_at_******.com
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Thanks for reaching out to us at Eve Devices Customer Support.
Our customer support agents are working on your inquiry and will get back to you as soon as possible. Due to a high volume of requests it may take up to 5 business days to receive a response.
Wishing you a wonderful week.
To add additional comments, reply to this email.
D******* B********************_at_*******.com
12.06.2020 г., 0:50
to help, Eve, E********, me: D*******
Dear from Eve Devices Customer Support,
on Jun 2, 2020 at 5:45 PM you have registered our case with the power button issue on Eve V. Тhe fingerprint sensor appears to have come off the power button and the device practically does not work. So, 5 business days have passed and we did not receive any answer from you! Also, you did not provide us with any registration number for that case! Actually, we are not sure that you have opened a case on our request for repair. The product is still in warranty and we need your support. Could you tell us exactly when the tablet's warranty expires? Since the tablet was purchased for business purposes, we ask you to reply to the following two emails at the same time: *****_at_****** . com and *************_at_******* . com . We kindly ask again for your assistance and instructions for further steps to resolve the issue as soon as possible. If we do not receive a response from you soon, we will have to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Commission to protect our customer rights!
Regards, D*******
P.S. As the product was purchased from your European store, you should respect the following rights:
Under EU rules, a trader must repair, replace, reduce the price or give you a refund if goods you bought turn out to be faulty or do not look or work as advertised.
Guarantees for faulty goods
Free of charge, 2-year guarantee for all goods.
You always have the right to a minimum 2-year guarantee at no cost, regardless of whether you bought your goods online, in a shop or by mail order.
This 2-year guarantee is your minimum right, however national rules in your country may give you extra protection. If goods you bought anywhere in the EU turn out to be faulty or do not look or work as advertised, the seller must repair or replace them free of charge or give you a price reduction or a full refund.
Kirill - Eve Customer Support Agent (Eve Distribution Limited)
Jun 15, 2020, 2:03 PM GMT+3
Hi there,
Thank you for contacting us.
Can you please take pictures of the faulty power button? This will better help us to understand the issue with the button.
Thank you for your patience.
Best regards,
Kirill
Eve Devices Customer Support
E******** ************
Jun 18, 2020, 1:23 PM GMT+3
Dear Customer Support Agent,
I attach again pictures of the start/off button which is not working.
It cannot stay fixed and cannot be pressed.
Best regards
E******** ************
Attachment(s)
IMG_20200618_131356.jpg
IMG_20200618_131405.jpg
IMG_20200618_131424.jpg
Kirill - Eve Customer Support Agent (Eve Distribution Limited)
Jun 24, 2020, 5:59 PM GMT+3
Dear E********,
If you push the power button back into the slot, are you able to push down to power on the device at all? Are you able to use your finger to push into the slot where the power button would be?
Please try these and let us know.
Best regards,
Kirill
Eve Devices Customer Support
E******** ************
Jun 25, 2020, 11:02 AM GMT+3
Dear Kiril,
sure I press the small lit in its place and press - nothing happens. I cannot start the Eve. I do not feel any sinking when pressing.
Best regards
E********
Kirill - Eve Customer Support Agent (Eve Distribution Limited)
Jun 25, 2020, 3:18 PM GMT+3
Dear Kirill,
We recommend going to a place that repairs tablets and laptops to see if they would be able to put the button back into place. We think it would be too expensive to ship the device back to repair this small problem.
Thank you for all of your patience.
Best regards,
Kirill
Eve Devices Customer Support
E******** ************
26.06.2020 г., 16:13
to Eve, me
Dear Kiril,
I am really disappointed to read this recommendation! The problem is not small! The Eve cannot be used! The button is there hanging but does not give contact!
I did pay a lot of money for this device and see here no cooperation from Eve even within the warranty period!
When I go to a "place for repairs tablets and laptops to see if they would be able to put the button back into place" who will pay for their time to check and time to repair?
Regards
D******* B********************_at_*******.com
1.07.2020 г., 22:11
to help, Eve, E********, Eve: me
Dear Kirill,
We really can't believe that we ask for repair service on warranty product which obviously have a technical problem and your support policy is to wander how to make nothing!
We would like to remind you that it has been a month since we turned to you for assistance regarding a defect (power button issue ) in EVE V purchased by us (ORDER # 857593237EUAB was placed on September 22 and we waited a month to receive the product even though we paid for delivery within 5 days), which is under warranty and nothing is happening at the moment. This is not normal and we still expecting the development of our case!
Could you provide us with an official number with which this case with the power button issue is registered in your customer service system? Is it request 10099?
We would like to provide us with detailed information about the warranty of our product, as well as the expiration date of the warranty!
By your inaction you are harming us by not taking adequate measures during the warranty period to eliminate the defect of the non-functioning product manufactured by you. By doing so, you damage the warranty period of the product - hypothetically you may decide to delay solving the problem until the warranty period expires! How will you compensate us for this delay? Should you extend the product warranty after we are unable to take advantage of your product through your fault for a month?
So far, we have only a bitter experience with your customer service department. In fact, we have not received any support from you so far. We cannot even call you on the phone, we can only wait for another meaningless answer from you. It seems that you are just hoping that the customer will not claim his rights to save on the support you are required to provide! It can be even said that things got worse after your recommendation to see if someone else would be able to put the button back into place. Maybe this would have happened if you had indicated an authorized procedure or service center where to send it, and which is guaranteed to perform the repair without losing the warranty of the tablet. It is an absurd act on your part after the tablet is in warranty! Maybe we really should turn to the Customer Protection Agency and/or to take advantage of the European Small Claims Procedure.
Once you offer a product on the European market, you should take your responsibility as a manufacturer and provide the quality you claim for both the product itself and its warranty service in the event of a product defect.
As the product was purchased from your European store, you should respect the following rights:
europa.eu / youreurope / citizens / consumers / shopping / shopping-consumer-rights / index_en.htm#faulty-within-2-years-5
"Note 1: If goods you bought anywhere in the EU turn out to be faulty or do not look or work as advertised, the seller must repair or replace them free of charge or give you a price reduction or a full refund. You can usually only ask for a partial or full refund when it is not possible to repair or replace the goods.
Note2. Under EU consumer rules you always have the right to a 2-year minimum guarantee at no cost, regardless of whether you bought your goods in a shop, online or through distance selling, such as from a catalogue or by telephone. This 2-year guarantee is your minimum right, however national rules in your country may give you extra protection."
This postponement of the repair service of an obvious problem is really annoying and consumes both our time and patience and at the same time your reputation. I let you decide how we will proceed from now on but I am afraid that if we continue in the same way at one point you will force us to take adequate protective measures and seek our rights as clients in another way.
Once again - please regarding this case reply to the following two emails at the same time
*****_at_******.com
*************_at_*******.com
Regards, D*******
D******* B******* *************_at_*******.com
from: D******* B******* *************_at_*******.com
to: E******** B******* *****_at_******.com ,
Eve Devices Support help+id10099_at_evedevices. ******.com
copy: help_at_evedevices.zendesk.com,
Eve Devices Support help+id1451_at_evedevices. ******.com
date: 16.07.2020 г., 11:03
topic: Re: [Eve Distribution Limited] Re: Message from contact form
Dear Kirill, we really cannot believe that such an irresponsible attitude to your customers' problems is possible. This outrageous attitude is unbecoming for any manufacturer or distributor!
What are you waiting for to give us a meaningful solution to our problem? Are you expecting to release the next Eve V version to solve the problem by replacing the tablet with a working one?
The irresponsibility of your customer support far exceeded our most pessimistic expectations. The next two weeks have passed without any reaction from you related to the technical problem we have with your product (Eve V). If it is easier for you, we could transfer our correspondence to the Eve forums (eve . community/) and ask the community what they expect from customer service when they have a technical problem that led to the non-functioning of their product, which they have purchased from you.
We will show a little more understanding of your rudeness in servicing your customers with technical problems and if we do not receive an answer from you soon, we will not only look for other options to communicate with you but also, we will try to use all possible ways to protect our customer rights.
Once again - please regarding this case reply to the following two emails at the same time:
*****_at_******.com
*************_at_*******.com
Regards, D*******
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Eve Customer Support Agent - Cooper (Eve Distribution Limited)
Jul 21, 2020, 11:53 AM GMT+3
Dear E********** and D*********,
I am unfortunately not able to reply to two email addresses through the support channel.
All of our warranty terms can be found here:
https : // cdn. shopify. com/s/files/1/1956/9329/files/ Warranty_Policy_Eve_Distribution_Ltd._18.07.2019_1.pdf?4299
We can provide instructions for sending your device for warranty repair.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Cooper
Eve Devices Customer Support
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E******** B******* *****_at_******.com ,
Jul 22, 2020, 10:18 PM
to Eve, me
Dear Cooper,
Eve Devices Customer Support
Thank you for the e-mail which comes 50 days after my claim on 2 June.
Please, send to me detailed instructions where and how to send my Eve for check and repair.
Best regards
E*********** *********
Kirill - Eve Customer Support Agent (Eve Distribution Limited)
Jul 23, 2020, 11:48 AM GMT+3
Hi Ekaterina!
Thank you for your patience and we apologize for keeping you waiting. We are now ready to proceed with the issues you encountered with your device.
1) The process will be as follows
1) The device is shipped from you to our service centre in Hong Kong.
2) Once the device reaches our service centre, it will be inspected.
3) If the issue is compliant with our warranty policy, your device will be repaired and shipped back to you. Alternatively, a replacement unit with the same (or higher) configuration of the original device will be shipped to you.
4) If the issue is not compliant, you will be contacted separately.
2) Some important notes for you
1) If the issue is not compliant with our warranty policy, you will be responsible for covering the return shipping cost (estimated cost about 60 USD one way)
2) You are responsible for the condition of the shipment of the unit to us.
3) During the repairing (or replacing) of your device all the data, applications, files, etc. will be lost. Please, make a backup of ALL your data before the shipment of your unit to our service centre.
3) What to pack?
Please ship back to us ONLY the V tablet, DO NOT ship the V keyboard or other accessories.
4) How to pack it?
Please make sure that the item you are shipping is well protected so that it will arrive in safe conditions. This is a high-value item and should be packed very carefully!!!
Our requirements (see illustration here)
1) Describe on a piece of paper the issue(s) you are having with your device and insert the paper with your device.
2) Wrap your device with bubble wrap or similar padding material.
3) Insert the wrapped device in a cardboard size-appropriate packaging. The device with padding should fit tightly in the package.
4) Wrap the package mentioned above generously, with several layers of bubble wrap padding (measuring 5 - 7 cm of thickness).
5) Insert the wrapped box into a secondary strong dual-wall carton shipping box
6) Write on the outside of the shipping box :
a) the serial number of your device (where to find it?)
b) the following text: Lithium-Ion Batteries in compliance with section 2 or PI967, 4 cells / 2 batteries or less, THE DEVICE IS A LAPTOP and the batteries are NOT removable
For more information about packing, please contact local UPS for detailed instructions. For example, here is the guidance from UPS to pack electronic devices with lithium-ion batteries.
General guidelines:
ups. com/us/en/help-center/packaging-and-supplies/packaging-guidelines .page#contentBlock-11
Special guideline for electronic goods:
ups. com/us/en/help-center/packaging-and-supplies/special-care-shipments/ batteries.page?
5) How to ship it?
1) Select a suitable shipping method with tracking. Remember to provide us the tracking number immediately when available.
2) Please be aware that
a) For international shipping, you may need to provide a proforma invoice. Please contact your selected carrier to get detailed instruction.
b) Shipping products containing batteries may have limitations in different countries. Contact your selected carrier to get detailed information. If asked, please clarify to the courier that: V computer contains 48Wh lithium-ion batteries inside (the battery is unremovable).
6) Where to ship?
Eve Distribution Limited
Suite 1106-08,
11 Floor, Tai Yau Building,
No. 181 Johnston Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
T: +852 2882 2088
7) Timeline
Once the warranty is confirmed we will process the unit for you in 1 to 3 weeks.
You will be contacted with a tracking number once the shipment is ready for you!
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding your shipment or the packing of your unit.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Warm regards,
Kirill
Eve Devices Customer Support
E*********** *********
Jul 23, 2020, 12:18 PM
to Eve, me
Dear Kirill,
I will follow your instructions, but evidently, they are general and not taking in account my problem.
I cannot make a back-up (item 2-3), as I cannot start the device.
I have a question on item 3 stating: Please ship back to us ONLY the V tablet, DO NOT ship the V keyboard or other accessories.
Should I include the charging cable?
Best regards
E*********
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E*********** *********
Aug 11, 2020, 1:54 PM GMT+3
Dear Kirill, dear Cooper and all,
I attach the sending document with Tracking number from UPS.
Instead of 60 USD as you suggested this cost me 165 USD and in principle, I should have received sending documents from you!
I hope now, the service will be made properly, otherwise I have to admit I am very disappointed by the product and by the attitude towards me as a client.
Please notify me upon receiving the tablet.
Regards
E*********
E*********** *********
Aug 31, 2020, 5:38 PM GMT+3
Dear Kirill,
My Eve has arrived at:
Eve Distribution LimitedSuite 1106-08,11 Floor, Tai Yau Building,No. 181 Johnston Roa d,Wanchai, Hong KongT: +852 2882 2088
on August 14, 2020!
Firstly, I got no confirmation about the arrival of the tablet.
Secondly, there is no information on the problem yet after 18 days.
I would like to get at least a reference number/confirmation for the receival of the tablet.
In general, I did not expect so poor communication with you as Eve Customer Support.
Regards
E*********
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On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 10:01 AM Kirill - Eve Customer Support Agent (Eve Devices Support) help_at_evedevices.zendesk. com wrote:
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📷 Kirill - Eve Customer Support Agent (Eve Distribution Limited) Sep 1, 2020, 10:01 AM GMT+3
Hi there,
We apologize for the delay in reply. We understand this has been a bit of a frustrating wait. Your device has been received and the manufacturer will soon begin inspecting them. Best regards, Kirill
Eve Devices Customer Support