Returns, Refunds & Exchange Policy

 

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At VERVEIL Official (verveil-official.com), your satisfaction is our priority. We strive to ensure every purchase meets your expectations. However, we understand that sometimes issues arise or an item may not be what you hoped for. This policy outlines the procedures for returns, refunds, and exchanges, designed to be clear, fair, and straightforward. Our dedicated Customer Care team is available to assist you with any queries at assist@verveil-official.com.

 

1. Our Commitment to You

 

Our primary goal is your satisfaction. If you encounter any issues with your order, such as receiving a damaged, defective, or incorrect item, please contact us immediately. We are committed to finding a fair resolution, which may include a refund or store credit, often without requiring you to return the item.

 

For instances where you've changed your mind or an item doesn't meet your expectations for reasons like fit or personal preference, we have specific guidelines detailed below. Due to the international nature of our sourcing and fulfillment, managing returns for these reasons can be complex, and we appreciate your understanding.

 

Important: Please always contact our Customer Care team at assist@verveil-official.com before attempting to send any item back. We will provide you with the necessary authorization and guide you through the appropriate steps.

 

2. Timeframes for Reporting Issues & Requesting Returns

 

To ensure we can assist you effectively, please adhere to the following timeframes for reporting issues or initiating a return request after receiving your order:

 

• Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items: Please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order.

• "Change of Mind" or Preference-Based Returns (e.g., doesn't fit, don't like the style): If eligible, you must contact us to initiate a return request within 14 days of receiving your order.

 

3. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items

 

We sincerely apologize if you have received an item that is not in perfect condition or is not what you ordered.

 

• Procedure:

  1. Contact our Customer Care team at assist@verveil-official.com within 7 days of delivery.

  2. In your email, please provide:

     • Your Order Number (e.g., VLZ12345).

     • A clear description of the damage, defect, or error (e.g., "apparel torn," "jewellery clasp broken," "received wrong size/color").

     • Crucially, clear photographic and/or video evidence vividly showing the issue. For incorrect items, please include a photo of the item received (including any tags showing size or color) alongside a picture or screenshot of your order confirmation.

• Resolution: Our team will review your claim promptly. For validated claims, we typically offer a full refund for the item or a store credit. In many instances, you may not need to return the damaged, defective, or incorrect item. Please await our instructions before taking any action.

 

4. Items Significantly Different from Product Description

 

We strive for utmost accuracy in our product descriptions and imagery. If you believe an item you received is significantly different from its depiction on our website (e.g., a completely different material affecting its core nature, a major feature missing), please:

 

1. Contact our Customer Care team at assist@verveil-official.com within 7 days of delivery.

2. Provide your order number, a detailed explanation of the discrepancy, and photographs comparing the item received with the product description or images on verveil-official.com, highlighting the differences.

3. We will carefully review your concern. If we determine a significant misrepresentation, we will offer a suitable resolution, such as a full or partial refund, or store credit.

 

5. "Change of Mind," Fit, or Personal Preference Returns

 

We understand that sometimes an item may not be the perfect fit for you. For "change of mind" reasons (including items that don't fit as expected despite our sizing guides, or if you simply don't like the style upon receipt), returns may be possible under the following strict conditions:

 

• Eligibility & Initiation:

  1. You must contact our Customer Care team at assist@verveil-official.com to request a return authorization within 14 days of receiving your order.

  2. The item must be in its original, unworn, unwashed, and unused condition, with all original tags and packaging intact and in resalable condition (see Section 9: Condition of Returned Items).

  3. Certain items are non-returnable (see Section 8: Non-Returnable Items).

• Return Shipping & Costs:

  • You will be responsible for all return shipping costs. These costs can be significant for international shipments, and we advise you to research them with your local postal service or couriers before initiating a return.

  • Original shipping charges (if any) paid at the time of purchase are non-refundable.

  • The item must be returned to the specific international returns facility address provided by our Customer Care team. Do not send items back without this authorization and specific address. VERVEIL Official is not responsible for items returned without authorization or to an incorrect address.

• Refund Process: Once we confirm receipt and satisfactory inspection of the returned item at the designated facility, we will process a refund for the item's purchase price (excluding original and return shipping costs) to your original payment method, or offer store credit if you prefer.

 

Why are return shipping costs for "change of mind" returns your responsibility?
VERVEIL Official partners with a global network of fulfillment centers to offer a diverse and unique collection. This international sourcing model, while providing variety, means items are dispatched from various locations, and returns must be sent to designated international facilities. The associated international shipping costs for preference-based returns are borne by the customer. We highly recommend carefully reviewing product descriptions, material information, and size charts on product pages before purchasing to minimize the need for such returns.

 

6. Exchanges

 

Due to the complexities of our international fulfillment network and to ensure you receive your desired item efficiently, we do not offer direct exchanges (e.g., swapping one size for another in a single transaction).

 

If you wish to have an item in a different size, color, or an alternative style:

 

1. If your original item is eligible for a return (e.g., under our "Change of Mind" policy or due to a VERVEIL Official error), please contact our Customer Care team at assist@verveil-official.com to initiate the return process for a refund or store credit as per the relevant policy section.

2. You can then place a new, separate order for the new item/size/color you prefer at any time through verveil-official.com.

 

This two-step process is generally faster and more straightforward than attempting direct exchanges across international logistics.

 

7. Refunds & Store Credits

 

• Processing Times:

  • For Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items (where no physical return is required): Once our Customer Care team confirms the issue and resolution, refunds are typically processed within 5-7 business days.

  • For Approved Returns (e.g., "Change of Mind"): After the returned item is received, inspected, and confirmed eligible at our partner's designated international facility, we will process your refund (for the item cost, less any original shipping fees if applicable) within 7-10 business days.

  • Store Credits: If you opt for store credit, it is usually issued within 2-3 business days after the resolution is agreed upon or the return is processed.

• Refund Destination: All refunds will be credited back to your original method of payment. If your original payment method is no longer available (e.g., an expired credit card), please inform our Customer Care team when requesting the refund; we will discuss potential alternative solutions, though this may be complex.

• Bank Processing Time: After we process the refund, please allow an additional few business days for the funds to reflect in your bank account or on your credit card statement, as this depends on your financial institution's policies.

• Store Credit Option: Yes, in many instances, particularly for issues like damaged/defective items or if you prefer it for an approved "Change of Mind" return, we are happy to offer store credit. Sometimes, we may offer store credit of a slightly higher value than the item's purchase price as a gesture of goodwill. Please inform our Customer Care team if this is your preference.

 

8. Non-Returnable Items

 

For hygiene and other reasons, the following items are considered final sale and cannot be returned or refunded, unless they are received damaged, defective, or incorrect:

 

• Earrings (due to hygiene reasons).

• Intimate apparel and swimwear if the hygiene seal (if applicable) has been removed or broken.

• Items explicitly marked "Final Sale" or "Non-Returnable" on their product page at the time of purchase.

• Gift Cards.

 

Please check product descriptions carefully on verveil-official.com before purchasing.

 

9. Condition of Returned Items

 

For any approved return, items must be returned in new, unworn, unwashed, and resalable condition. This includes:

 

• All original tags must be attached and intact.

• Items must be in their original packaging (e.g., jewellery boxes, dust bags for bags/shoes), if applicable.

• There should be no signs of wear, alteration, damage, stains, or odors (e.g., perfume, smoke, pet hair).

 

Items returned that do not meet these conditions may be refused, or a partial refund/restocking fee may be applied, at our discretion or that of our returns processing partner. Our Customer Care team will provide clear instructions.

 

10. The Return Process: Step-by-Step

 

1. Contact Us First: Email our Customer Care team at assist@verveil-official.com. Do not send any items back without prior authorization.

2. Provide Necessary Information: In your email, include:

   • Your Order Number (e.g., VLZ12345).

   • The reason for your request (e.g., damaged item, wrong size received, change of mind).

   • A clear description of the issue or request.

   • For damaged, defective, incorrect, or "not as described" items: Clear photographic and/or video evidence supporting your claim. This is essential for a swift resolution.

3. Await Instructions: Our Customer Care team will assess your request based on this policy and guide you on the next steps.

4. Return Authorization & Address (If Applicable): If your return is approved, our team will provide:

   • Specific instructions for the return.

   • The correct return address for the designated international returns facility. This address may vary.

   • Any necessary return authorization reference number.
     It is crucial that you use the specific address and instructions provided. VERVEIL Official is not responsible for items sent to an incorrect address or without proper authorization.

 

11. Return Shipping Costs & Responsibility

 

• Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items: Our primary goal is to resolve these issues without requiring a return (e.g., via refund/store credit based on evidence). If, in a rare and specific case, a return is deemed necessary by VERVEIL Official and agreed with you, our Customer Care team will discuss the return shipping arrangements. In such cases, VERVEIL Official will typically cover these costs or provide a pre-paid solution if feasible.

• "Change of Mind," Fit, or Personal Preference Returns: As detailed in Section 5, you (the customer) are responsible for all costs associated with return shipping, including postage, tracking, and any insurance. Original shipping fees are non-refundable.

• Lost or Damaged Return Shipments (Customer Arranged): If you are responsible for arranging and paying for the return shipping, you are also responsible for the item until it is successfully received and inspected at the designated returns facility. VERVEIL Official is not liable for returned items that are lost or damaged during transit back to us or our partners when the shipping is arranged and paid for by you. We strongly recommend using a reputable courier service that offers tracking and insurance for your return shipment and retaining proof of postage.

 

12. Response and Resolution Timeframes

 

Our Customer Care team at assist@verveil-official.com aims to respond to all inquiries, including return/refund requests, within 24-48 business hours. The time to full resolution will vary depending on the complexity of the issue, the completeness of the information and evidence you provide, and whether a physical return is involved. We are committed to resolving all issues as fairly and efficiently as possible and will keep you updated.

 

13. Order Issues & Special Circumstances

 

• Significantly Delayed Orders: We apologize for any significant delays beyond the estimated delivery window (as outlined in our Shipping Policy) plus any communicated customs processing times.

  • If your order has already shipped, we are generally unable to intercept or cancel it. Upon arrival, if you no longer want the item, our "Change of Mind" return policy (Section 5) would apply.

  • If the delay is exceptionally long and deemed due to circumstances within our direct control before shipping, please contact assist@verveil-official.com. We will assess your case individually and may explore options such as a full refund if the item has not yet been dispatched.

• Refused Deliveries: We strongly advise against refusing delivery of your order.

  • Refused packages may be returned to an international fulfillment partner (incurring significant fees passed to VERVEIL Official), or in some cases, be abandoned and destroyed by the courier.

  • If a refused package is successfully returned, any potential refund will be subject to deductions for: original shipping costs, return shipping fees, customs charges incurred by VERVEIL Official due to the refusal, and a restocking fee. These deductions can sometimes exceed the item's value.

  • It is always best to accept the delivery and then contact assist@verveil-official.com to discuss concerns or initiate a return under our policies.

• Customs Duties and Import Taxes on Returns: VERVEIL Official is not responsible for, and cannot refund, any customs duties, import taxes, or local VAT paid to your country's authorities. If you return an item for which you paid such fees (e.g., under "Change of Mind"), any refund from VERVEIL Official will be for the item's purchase price per our policy. To seek a refund for customs duties on returned goods, you must contact your local customs authority or the clearing courier directly.

 

14. Skin Sensitivities (Jewellery)

 

We strive to provide accurate material information (e.g., "alloy," "sterling silver plated," "stainless steel") on our product pages at verveil-official.com. Please review this information before purchasing, especially if you have known skin sensitivities. If an item causes a reaction and you believe it's due to a discrepancy from the advertised material or an unexpected defect, contact assist@verveil-official.com with details and photos. We assess such situations case-by-case. Reactions due to individual sensitivities to correctly advertised materials are generally not considered grounds for a defect claim. We advise patch-testing new jewellery if you have sensitive skin.

 

15. Policy Amendments

 

VERVEIL Official reserves the right to modify this Returns, Refunds & Exchange Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on verveil-official.com. Your continued use of our website and services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

 

16. Contact Us

 

For any questions regarding this policy or assistance with returns, refunds, or exchanges, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care team:
Email: assist@verveil-official.com
(You may also consider adding support@verveilofficial.com or contact@verveilofficial.com if you use those aliases and want them listed).

 

We thank you for shopping with VERVEIL Official!

 

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