. General Refund Eligibility
Refunds can be requested under the following situations:
- Defective or Damaged Products – If you receive a damaged, faulty, or defective product, you are entitled to a full refund or replacement.
- Wrong Product Delivered – If you receive an incorrect item (wrong size, color, or design), we will issue a refund or exchange.
- Product Not Delivered – If your order is not delivered within the promised timeframe, and tracking shows no movement, you may request a refund.
- Order Cancellation Before Dispatch – Customers may cancel their order before shipment for a full refund.
- Size/Fit Issues – Clothing and footwear can sometimes have fitting challenges. If an item does not fit, you may request a refund, provided it is unused and in original condition.
2. Non-Refundable Situations
Refunds will not be accepted in the following cases:
- Products returned without original packaging, tags, or labels.
- Items showing signs of wear, washing, or damage caused by improper handling.
- Items purchased under Clearance Sales, Final Sales, or Special Offers, unless defective.
- Products damaged due to misuse, negligence, or accidents after delivery.
- Gift cards, discount vouchers, and promotional items.
- Slight variations in color, texture, or appearance due to photography or screen settings.
3. Timeframe for Refund Requests
- For defective/damaged items → refund requests must be made within 48 hours of delivery.
- For size/fit issues or change of mind → requests must be made within 7 days of delivery.
- After these periods, EliteShoppy reserves the right to deny refund claims unless mandated by law.
4. How to Request a Refund
Customers must follow these steps to initiate a refund:
- Contact Customer Support
- Email us at support@eliteshoppy.com or use our online return request form.
- Provide your order number, reason for refund, and photos/videos (if the product is damaged or defective).
- Approval Process
- Our team will review your request within 2–3 business days.
- If approved, you will receive return instructions or a prepaid return label.
- Returning the Product
- The product must be returned in its original packaging with all tags intact.
- Customers are responsible for proper packaging to avoid further damage.
- Inspection
- Once we receive the item, our quality assurance team will inspect it.
- If eligible, the refund will be approved and processed.
5. Refund Methods
Refunds are processed via the original payment method used at checkout:
- Credit/Debit Card Payments → 7–10 business days.
- Net Banking / UPI Transfers → 5–7 business days.
- Digital Wallet Payments → 2–3 business days.
- Cash on Delivery Orders → refunded via bank transfer or EliteShoppy store credit.
- Store Credits → issued instantly once approved.
6. Partial Refunds
Partial refunds may apply under the following conditions:
- If only some items from a multi-item order are returned.
- If shipping charges are non-refundable (except when EliteShoppy is at fault).
- If the item is slightly handled but still in resellable condition.
7. Order Cancellations
- Before Dispatch → Customers can cancel their orders within 12 hours of placing them for a full refund.
- After Dispatch → Once the order is shipped, cancellation is not possible. Customers must wait to receive the product and then initiate a return/refund request.
- EliteShoppy reserves the right to cancel orders due to stock shortages, payment issues, or suspected fraud.
8. Exchange Policy
Customers may choose an exchange instead of a refund.
- Exchanges are possible for different sizes, colors, or designs of the same product.
- If the replacement product costs more, the customer must pay the difference.
- Exchanges follow the same approval, return, and inspection process as refunds.
9. Return Shipping Responsibility
- If the return is due to EliteShoppy’s error (wrong product, defective item), return shipping costs will be covered by us.
- If the return is due to customer preference (change of mind, wrong size ordered), customers must bear the return shipping cost.
10. International Orders
For international customers:
- Refunds are processed under the same terms, but return shipping and customs duties are the customer’s responsibility.
- Import duties, taxes, and shipping charges are non-refundable.