Refund policy

REFUND & RETURN POLICY

OVERVIEW
Thank you for shopping at [Insert Store Name]. We strive to provide a transparent shopping experience. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights regarding returns, exchanges, and refunds.

SECTION 1 - 30-DAY RETURN WINDOW
We offer a 30-day return policy, meaning you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. 

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it: unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You will also need the receipt or proof of purchase (such as your Shopify order confirmation or order number).

SECTION 2 - RETURN PROCESS & RMA INSTRUCTIONS
To initiate a return, please contact our support team at [Insert Support Email] prior to shipping any item back.

CRITICAL RETURN NOTICE: Please DO NOT send your purchase back to the manufacturer or the return address listed on the shipping label. Returned packages sent back without prior approval or shipped directly to overseas supplier warehouses cannot be accepted or refunded.

Upon approval, we will provide you with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and instructions on how and where to send your package.

SECTION 3 - DAMAGED, DEFECTIVE, OR INCORRECT ITEMS
Please inspect your order upon delivery and contact us immediately (within 48 hours of receipt) if an item is defective, damaged, or if you receive the wrong product. 

To help us process your claim quickly, please include:
- Your order number and name
- Clear photo(s) or short video showing the damaged product and package label
- A brief explanation of the issue

Upon review, we will arrange a free replacement or process a full refund to your original payment method.

SECTION 4 - NON-RETURNABLE / EXCLUDED ITEMS
Certain items cannot be returned due to health, safety, or custom regulations:
- Perishable goods (food, plants, flowers)
- Custom or personalized items
- Intimate goods, cosmetics, skincare, and personal hygiene products
- Hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases
- Gift cards and downloadable digital items
- Items marked as "Final Sale" or clearance

SECTION 5 - RETURN SHIPPING COSTS
- Customer Responsibility: You will be responsible for paying return shipping costs for returns due to change of mind, buyer's remorse, or ordering incorrect sizes/colors. Return shipping costs are non-refundable.
- Store Responsibility: If the return is due to our error (defective, damaged, or wrong item), we will cover return shipping costs or issue a full refund without requiring a return.

We recommend using a trackable shipping service for returns valued over $50, as we cannot guarantee receipt of returned items.

SECTION 6 - ORDER CANCELLATIONS
Because orders are transmitted automatically to fulfillment centers, order cancellation requests must be received within [e.g., 2 to 12 hours] of purchase. Once an order has entered fulfillment or shipped, it cannot be canceled and must follow our standard return process.

SECTION 7 - EUROPEAN UNION 14-DAY COOLING OFF PERIOD
If merchandise is shipped to the European Union, you have the statutory right to cancel or return your order within 14 days for any reason, without justification. Items must remain unworn, unused, and in original packaging.

SECTION 8 - REFUNDS & PROCESSING TIMES
We will notify you once we have received and inspected your return. If approved, your refund will be automatically processed on your original payment method within 5 to 10 business days. Note that your bank or credit card company may require additional processing time.

CONTACT US
For any return or refund inquiries, please reach out to us at:
Store Name: [Insert Store Name]
Support Email: [Insert Email Address]
Business Hours: [Insert Hours, e.g., Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM EST]