diff --git a/src/staff-handbook/policies-and-procedures/buying-a-laptop-policy.md b/src/staff-handbook/policies-and-procedures/buying-a-laptop-policy.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8917c1506..000000000 --- a/src/staff-handbook/policies-and-procedures/buying-a-laptop-policy.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,62 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Laptop purchasing policy -related_order: 7 -redirect_from: - - /guides/laptop-purchasing-policy - - /working-here/laptop-purchasing-policy -last_reviewed_at: "" ---- -This policy has been created to assist employees who are buying dxw-owned -laptops. Please note there is no obligation to buy your laptop upon leaving dxw -or getting a laptop refresh. - -## Who is eligible? - -dxw is able to make employee-assigned laptops available to buy if you are -leaving us or if you are eligible for a refresh. For a machine to be eligible to -buy it must meet the following criteria: - -* the machine must be more than 2 years old, or being refreshed -* you must have successfully completed your probationary period -* you must sign a waiver to confirm you accept the machine in its current - condition - -## What is the process for buying laptops? - -If you are interested in buying your machine, a member of the commercial -operations team will be able to confirm the purchase dates for you and whether -you are eligible to buy. Please give at least two weeks' notice of your intent -to buy. Please note: your machine will still need to be wiped (by you, while on -a call with a member of the technical operations team) ahead of the purchase -which will erase all data from the machine. It is your responsibility to back up -any personal data that you need to keep to another location prior to the machine -being wiped. - -## How is the purchase price calculated? - -We calculate the price of your laptop in the following way: - -* a member of the tech-ops team will factor in the age, specification, and - condition of your machine and compare it with the equivalent selling price on - an online site -* the price of the previous 5 machines sold on an online site will be considered - and the mean price will be calculated -* a 20% employee discount is then applied - -## Warranty and terms of purchase - -If you decide to buy your laptop, please sign the -[Laptop Purchasing Waiver](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ey5Hex20n9DuQrQeebG6CdgPqrKW1LpFTeG9U9cl0Eo/edit#) -to say that you agree to accept your laptop in its current condition. Once you -assume ownership, any warranties or insurance dxw may hold for the laptop will -expire. dxw will not be responsible for any faults or damage that either exist -or go on to develop after you buy the laptop. - -## Who do I speak to for more information? - -If you have any further questions around this policy or if you need help with a -specific query, please speak to a member of the commercial operations team who -will be able to assist you. Alternatively, if you need help with a technical -query, please contact a member of the technical operations team. - -*Changes to this page must be approved by a Director.* \ No newline at end of file