Shipping Time & Processing
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Real Life Accuracy: You mentioned your orders take 4 days to a week to ship and are premade. This is reflected correctly in the policy. However, you’ll need to confirm the following:
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Processing Time: Ensure that you are processing orders within 1–2 business days after the customer places an order. If you need more time to fulfill orders, adjust the "Processing Time" accordingly.
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Shipping Time (Canada/International): Ensure your carrier(s) can deliver within 4–7 days in Canada, and 7–14 days for international orders. You may want to check with your shipping provider (like Canada Post or UPS) to confirm typical delivery windows for the specific destinations you ship to.
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Shipping Carriers
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Real Life Accuracy: The carriers listed (Canada Post, UPS, etc.) should reflect who you are currently using. Double-check that you actually use these services for your orders.
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If you use other carriers, like FedEx or DHL, you'll want to mention those as well.
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If you only ship domestically within Canada, international delivery times and duties might not apply.
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Shipping Costs
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Real Life Accuracy: The policy mentions that shipping costs are calculated at checkout. If you offer free shipping or flat-rate shipping, you should specify that here.
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Example: "Shipping is free on all orders over $X," or "We charge a flat rate of $X for shipping."
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Returns & Refunds
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Real Life Accuracy: You mentioned that all sales are final, which is clearly stated in the policy. Just make sure the following points align:
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Damaged or Defective Products: You must be clear on your process for handling defective or damaged items. Are you providing replacements? Offering store credit?
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Ensure your team is prepared to handle customer service inquiries about damaged items quickly.
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No Buyer’s Remorse: Make sure you’re firm on this to avoid confusion. If customers try to return items due to a change of mind, remind them that you don’t accept such returns. You could include a note about checking sizing guides and reviewing product images before purchasing.
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Customs & Duties (For International Orders)
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Real Life Accuracy: If you’re shipping internationally, customs duties and taxes may apply depending on the destination country. Double-check with your shipping provider whether you need to charge or inform your customers about these fees.
Order Cancellation
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Real Life Accuracy: If you have a cutoff time for order cancellation (like within 24 hours), this is fine as long as that matches your internal process. Since your orders are premade, cancellations might need to be strictly enforced, but ensure your policy aligns with how quickly orders are processed.
Package Tracking & Delivery Issues
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Real Life Accuracy: This section addresses tracking problems, which should be accurate. However, depending on your location and the carrier you use, there may be cases where tracking isn’t updated. Ensure your policy is transparent about that.
Holiday/Peak Season Delays
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Real Life Accuracy: If you're shipping during peak times (like holidays), there might be delays. It’s a good idea to mention that, so customers are aware. Make sure this is something that’s common for your business and that the carriers you use experience delays during peak seasons.
Action Steps to Ensure Everything is Accurate:
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Review shipping times and costs with your carrier: Double-check the delivery times and rates to make sure they reflect real-life shipping windows.
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Confirm returns/exchanges policy: You may want to make sure your returns process is up to date, especially when it comes to defective or damaged items.
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Check any international shipping regulations: If you're shipping internationally, make sure you're clear on duties and taxes for international customers.