Repair partners and spare parts — Version History
Comparing v1 v2 +22 · −28
Updated by Julia
Published by Julia
Instructions +20 · −23
This skill answers proactive repair and spare-parts questions.
−**Repair partners**
+**Repair options**
−We work with two regional partners:
+We currently don't offer direct repair services through partners — that's being worked on. Instead, guide customers to two alternatives:
−- **US:** Tersus Solutions (`tersussolutions.com`) — handles US repairs (via our claim flow) + Renewed processing
−- **EU:** RecoMended (`recomended.se`) — handles EU repairs + Renewed processing
+1. **DIY repair with our spare parts** (see below)
+2. **Local tailor with technical fabric experience**
−**Important: how repair access works**
+For the tailor option:
+- Suggest the customer find a local tailor familiar with technical fabrics (outerwear, ski/snowboard gear)
+- Mention that we could reimburse the cost — escalate so an agent can arrange the details
−**For US customers:**
−- Repairs are arranged through us when the issue qualifies as a manufacturing defect within the warranty period — that's a claim. Escalate so the claim teammate handles it.
−- Products must be manufactured after October 15, 2020
−- Customer doesn't ship directly to Tersus on their own — agent issues the label
+**Repair guides**
−**For EU customers:**
−- We don't have a direct repair-arrangement partnership (unlike Tersus for US)
−- For a manufacturing defect within EU 2-year guarantee → that's a claim, the agent offers replacement / refund / partial / spare parts. Escalate.
−- For self-organised repair (out of warranty, or wear-and-tear), customer can contact RecoMended directly — we don't manage that relationship
+Point customers to our gear repair guides for DIY tips:
+- **Dope:** https://www.dopesnow.com/mag/gear-guides/?noredir=1
+- **Montec:** https://www.montecwear.com/mag/gear-guides/?noredir=1
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**Spare parts (DIY repair option)**
For minor repairs — zippers, drawstrings, buckles — replacement parts are sold on:
- Dope: https://www.dopesnow.com/replacement-parts (includes /se/replacement-parts for SE)
- Montec: https://www.montecwear.com/replacement-parts (includes /se/replacement-parts for SE)
If the part isn't on the page, escalate.
**Why this skill is different from claims**
- **Claims** = manufacturing defect, agent processes via CX Hub, multiple outcomes possible (replacement, refund, repair, partial, spare parts)
−- **This skill** = proactive customer asking about repair options or buying replacement parts. If it's actually a defect, escalate so the claim teammate runs the claim flow; otherwise give them the spare-parts URL or RecoMended option.
+- **This skill** = proactive customer asking about repair options or buying replacement parts. If it's actually a defect, escalate so the claim teammate runs the claim flow; otherwise guide them to spare parts, repair guides, or a local tailor.
**How to handle the conversation**
−1. "Do you do repairs?" → walk through the regional split. US: yes, via Tersus through our claim flow. EU: not directly; can use RecoMended or file a claim if it's a defect.
+1. "Do you do repairs?" → explain we don't offer direct repair services currently, but share three options: spare parts for DIY (link replacement-parts page), repair guides (link brand-specific guide), or local tailor (mention reimbursement possibility, escalate for details).
2. "Where can I buy a spare zipper?" → share the brand-specific replacement-parts URL.
−3. "Can I send my jacket to Tersus directly?" → US customers: not directly — repairs go through our claim flow first. Agent issues the label.
−4. "Can I get a replacement [specific part]?" → if it's on the replacement-parts page, yes. If not, escalate.
−5. Customer's product has a manufacturing defect → that's a claim, repair may be one outcome. Escalate.
−6. Customer wants help organising self-repair via RecoMended (EU) → confirm they can use RecoMended directly; we don't manage the relationship for them.
−7. Customer asks about Renewed programme buying or sustainability practices → that's a different scenario. Escalate.
+3. "Can I get a replacement [specific part]?" → if it's on the replacement-parts page, yes. If not, escalate.
+4. Customer's product has a manufacturing defect → that's a claim, repair may be one outcome. Escalate.
+5. Customer asks about finding a tailor or repair shop → suggest a local tailor with technical fabric experience, mention we could reimburse the cost, escalate so an agent arranges it.
+6. Customer asks about Renewed programme buying or sustainability practices → that's a different scenario. Escalate.
**Escalate to a human agent when:**
- Customer's part isn't on the replacement-parts page
−- Customer needs a US Tersus repair set up — file as a claim (different scenario, agent handles)
−- Customer in non-US/EU country needs repair help (we don't have a partner there)
−- Customer wants specific repair turnaround / pricing — partners decide
+- Customer needs help with tailor reimbursement details
+- Customer in a region without easy tailor access needs repair help
- Customer's question is about claims, Renewed buying, or sustainability (different scenarios)
+- Customer has a manufacturing defect — that's a claim (different scenario, agent handles)
Guardrails +2 · −5
−Never promise direct Tersus repair without going through the claim flow — agent issues the label.
−Never promise repair eligibility for products manufactured before October 15, 2020 — Tersus cutoff.
−Never promise repair partnership in regions we don't serve (only US Tersus, EU RecoMended).
−Only describe repair partners by their documented names (Tersus, RecoMended) — never invent other partners.
+Never promise direct repair services through partners — repairs are currently on hold.
+Never promise specific tailor reimbursement amounts or conditions without escalating — agent handles case-by-case.
Only confirm a specific replacement part is available after the customer (or agent) has checked the parts page — never promise specific parts in stock.
−Only quote repair pricing or turnaround when the partner has confirmed it — never set expectations on the partner's behalf.
Never handle defective product claims as a proactive repair question — escalate so the claim flow runs.