Refund policy
-
-
Returns: 14-day window from the delivery date.
-
Condition: Items must be unused, in original packaging, and with all tags attached.
-
Exclusions: Personal care, intimate goods, or items marked as "Final Sale" are non-refundable.
-
Shipping: Customer covers return shipping costs. Original shipping fees are non-refundable.
-
Restocking Fee: Apply a 15% restocking fee to offset processing and administrative costs (valid in most US states and EU jurisdictions provided it is clearly stated).
-
Refund Process: Issued to the original payment method within 5–10 business days after inspection.
-
Damaged/Defective: Proof required (photo/video) within 48 hours of delivery for a replacement or full refund.
-
-
Legal Compliance Strategy:
-
USA: Compliance with FTC standards requires clear disclosure. "All Sales Final" is legal, but 14-day policies protect against chargebacks by proving the customer agreed to terms at checkout.
-
EU (GDPR/Consumer Rights Directive): Under EU law, the 14-day "Right of Withdrawal" is mandatory for online sales. By explicitly stating 14 days, you satisfy the legal requirement while limiting the exposure period.
-
Execution: Display this policy in the footer, on the product page, and—crucially—as a checkbox ("I agree to the Refund Policy") at the checkout page to ensure legal enforceability.
-
-
Template Content:
Returns & Refunds Policy
We accept returns within 14 days of the delivery date. To be eligible, items must be in original, unused condition with packaging intact.
-
Process: Email [Insert Email] with your order number to initiate.
-
Shipping: Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility. We recommend tracked shipping.
-
Restocking Fee: A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns to cover processing.
-
Non-Refundable: Original shipping charges are non-refundable. Final sale items cannot be returned.
-
Damaged Items: Report defects within 48 hours of receipt via email with photo evidence.
-
Refunds: Once received and inspected, refunds are processed to your original payment method within 5–10 business days
-