FAQs for parents & pupils
On this page, you’ll find quick answers to common questions about your order, payment, insurance, service and more.
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Windows laptops & Chromebooks
Our devices are chosen with the Education sector in mind and crafted for students who are always on the move.
Thanks to our strong partnerships with leading brands, we deliver the latest innovations straight to you. Each device is equipped with either Microsoft Windows 11 or a Google operating system.
1:1 Device Schemes
1:1 devices enable teachers to deliver more personalised and accessible learning while also assisting in reducing their workload. There's also an opportunity to reduce budget spend through their implementation, with a reduced demand for stationery and printing.
Carefully planned schemes, such as parental lease programs, can drive the school's digital vision forward while also increasing your budget.
Flexible Payment Solutions
Our team specialises in implementing personalised learning experiences through 1:1 device programmes, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
On-site service
Experience uninterrupted learning with our comprehensive on-site service. With no hidden costs, our all-inclusive price covers service and warranty for the agreed term.
CPD
At Fourcast Academy (part of Signpost), we specialise in empowering Senior Leadership teams, teachers and ICT coordinators by enhancing their digital competencies.
Our approach encompasses both technical expertise and pedagogical skills. As your long-term partner, we provide ongoing support to schools and educators to enhance their digital capabilities.
Discover new comprehensive training opportunities at Fourcast Academy now to unlock the full potential of digital education.
The role of the rental deposit depends on the type of rental plan you’ve chosen. You can find the exact terms in your rental agreement.
You’ll pay the deposit online after signing the rental agreement.
If the payment fails, you can simply place a new order. A new payment link will be sent automatically.
Once the rental agreement is signed, you automatically give consent for the direct debit to be set up. It usually begins around the 5th of each month. No action is needed on your part.
If the direct debit fails, you’ll need to transfer the amount manually.
Please use the correct bank account number:
- For orders in Belgium: BE70 7360 4491 6825
- For orders in the Netherlands: NL28 KRED 0633 0250 62
Be sure to include your rental agreement number as the payment reference.
You can transfer the amount to the following account:
- Belgium: BE70 7360 4491 6825
- Netherlands: NL28 KRED 0633 0250 62
Don’t forget to include your rental agreement number as the payment reference.
As soon as the device has been delivered, the invoice will be sent to the email address you provided during the order process.
Would you like a copy of your invoice?
Please email info@signpost.eu and include the details of the person who placed the order and is responsible for the payment:
- Full name of the parent/guardian (legal representative)
- Email address
- Full address: street, house number, flat/unit (if applicable), postal code and town/city
- Full name of the child (first and last name)
- Order number (if available)
Soon, you'll also be able to easily access your invoices, rental agreements and other documents via the My.Signpost user portal.
Send an email to info@signpost.eu and include the details of the person who placed the order and is responsible for the payment:
- Full name of the parent/guardian (legal representative)
- Email address
- Full address: street, house number, flat/unit (if applicable), postcode and town/city
- Full name of the pupil
- Order number or rental agreement number (if available)
Soon, you'll also be able to easily access your invoices, rental agreements and other documents via the My.Signpost user portal.
No. Our webshop is designed specifically for schools and pupils.
We cannot issue invoices to businesses or self-employed individuals.
The rental agreement remains active until the device is returned and officially processed by our team.
Please contact info@signpost.eu and include a return confirmation or proof of hand-in, if possible. We’ll look into it right away.
No, rental payments already made will not be refunded, even if the device is no longer used.
The deposit may be used to cover:
- Outstanding fees
- Early termination charges
- Any repair or damage costs
Always request a return confirmation or proof of hand-in when handing back the device. This serves as proof of your return date.
Delivery depends on your school’s arrangements. Your laptop will either:
- be delivered directly to the school, or
- be shipped to a home address of your choice.
➡ You don’t need to take any action. We follow the delivery method agreed upon with your school.
Once we’ve received your signed (rental) agreement and, if applicable, the rental deposit, we’ll get to work straight away.
Your device will then be:
- carefully prepared,
- pre-installed with the correct software (imaged),
- packed in a protective sleeve (and/or shockproof case),
- and shipped to your school or home address, depending on what your school has arranged.
This preparation and delivery process can take up to 2 weeks.
➡ Ordering for the next school year? Your laptop will be delivered at the time agreed with your school.
Once your laptop has been dispatched, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the delivery date and a tracking link. Want to check the status later? You can always do so via My.Signpost.be.
If you placed your order after the school's finalisation date, delivery may take up to 2 weeks after the main school delivery.
No need to follow up — your device will be shipped to the agreed location automatically once it’s ready.
The rental agreement is a direct contract between you (the renter) and Signpost. The school is considered a third party and does not have the authority to update your personal details.
This means that if you inform the school of any changes, they will not automatically be reflected in your rental agreement.
Have you moved house, changed bank accounts, or has your child left school?
As the renter, you’re responsible for notifying us.
➡ Please send all updates in writing to:
✉ finance@signpost.eu
We cannot accept changes over the phone.
If your device is faulty or damaged, please submit a repair request:
➡ Submit a repair ticket
Describe the issue clearly
- Where and when did the damage take place?
- Include photos or a video if possible
This helps our technicians assess and fix the problem more quickly.
You’ll soon be able to create a ticket via the user portal My.Signpost.be.
Has your purchased laptop been stolen or lost? Depending on the circumstances, different rules apply. Below, you'll find what is and isn't covered by the insurance, and how to request a replacement device.
- Theft with forced entry or under threat
➡ Report the incident to the police and upload the official report via this link. Here you can upload the police report (PV).
After paying a fixed fee of € 39.00, you’ll receive a replacement device. - Loss or theft without forced entry or threat
Loss is not covered by our insurance. Only out-of-warranty damage and theft involving forced entry outside school premises are covered.
- Theft with forced entry or under threat
➡ Report the incident to the police and send us the official report at finance@signpost.eu
After paying a fixed fee of € 39.00, you’ll receive a replacement device. - Loss or theft without forced entry or threat
You’ll need to pay 80% (or 85%) of the remaining rental amount, with a minimum of €150.
After that, you’ll receive a similar replacement device.
In both cases, your rental agreement remains unchanged — the duration and terms continue as agreed.
You can find full warranty conditions here: ➡ byod-shop.signpost.eu/garantie
Yes, you can extend your device’s warranty for up to 5 years (as long as the current warranty is still active).
✔ You can cancel or change your order free of charge, as long as production hasn’t started.
If production has begun, the following rules apply:
- Purchased device: You can return the device unused within 14 days of delivery, but a € 100 configuration fee will be deducted.
- Rented device: Cancelling the contract will incur a cancellation fee, as stated in the rental agreement.
✉ Always contact finance@signpost.eu for any cancellation.
- Contract not signed, but deposit paid
Sent an email to info@signpost.eu
We’ll refund your deposit in full. - Contract signed, device not yet received
You can cancel within 14 days of signing your agreement (right of withdrawal). Please contact us at finance@signpost.eu in this case.
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- If production hasn't started: free cancellation
- If production has started: standard return rules apply (see above)
Yes. You have 14 calendar days to withdraw your purchase, if:
- the device is unused
- it is returned in its original packaging
- return costs and risk are covered by you
💸 A € 100 setup fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Option 1: Keep the device and pay the remaining rent in full
- No cancellation fee
- Continued support until the end of the agreement
- The deposit is applied to the outstanding balance
Option 2: Return the device and end the contract
- Hand in the device at school with a signed return form
- Our technician will inspect it
- € 39 will be charged for each damage case
- Deposit may be used to cover costs and cancellation fees
Option 3: Continue the agreement
- The device stays in use
- Monthly rental payments continue
No, previously paid rental fees will not be reimbursed, even if the laptop is no longer in use.
The deposit can be used to:
- Offset the cancellation fee
- Cover any repair costs
Always request a return receipt when handing in your laptop. This serves as proof of return date.
Brilliant, you’ve got your new school laptop!
Before you can start using it in class or at home, you’ll need to set it up.
No worries: it only takes 4 easy steps and you’re all set for school.
⮕ Open the setup guide
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