Refund Policy
Effective Date: 1st April, 2026
This Refund Policy governs all refund-related scenarios for purchases made from Chic Therapy, operated by VANDANA RAKESH MANEK.
1. General Refund Policy
All products sold by Chic Therapy are handcrafted, made-to-order jewellery pieces.
Due to the bespoke and artisanal nature of each product:
- No refunds will be provided under any circumstances
- No returns are accepted
- Each piece is uniquely made; no two products will be identical
2. Exchange Eligibility (Only Exceptions)
We only offer exchange in the following cases:
- Product received is damaged or broken
- Incorrect product delivered
- Product has a manufacturing defect
All exchange requests are subject to verification and approval.
3. Non-Eligible Cases
- Change of mind
- Design, color, or style preference
- Minor variations (due to handcrafted nature)
- Delay in delivery
- Incorrect order placed by customer
- Requests made beyond allowed timelines
4. Defective / Damaged Claims
- Must be reported within 24 hours of delivery
- Email: chictherapy@outlook.com
- Share clear images/videos of product, packaging, and invoice
Claims raised after 24 hours will not be accepted.
5. Exchange Process
- Request is reviewed within 48 hours
- Product must pass internal quality verification
- Approved exchanges will be processed within 5–7 working days
Replacement product will be dispatched once the original product is received and approved.
6. Reverse Pickup / Return Shipping
- Reverse pickup will be arranged only after approval
- If unavailable, customer must self-ship the product
- Shipping reimbursement (if applicable) is at company discretion
7. Cash on Delivery (COD) & Partial Payment
- COD is available for orders up to ₹19,999
- For orders above ₹19,999, 10% advance payment is required
- Remaining amount payable at delivery
Important:
- If a COD order (with partial payment) is refused at delivery:
- The advance amount will not be refunded
- Additional delivery/re-shipping charges will apply for reattempts
8. Order Cancellation & Refunds
- No refunds will be issued for cancelled orders
- Orders cannot be cancelled once production has started
- Made-to-order nature makes cancellations non-reversible
9. Shipping Charges
- Shipping charges are non-refundable
- Return shipping (if applicable) is only considered for approved defective cases
10. Return to Origin (RTO)
If an order is returned due to:
- Customer unavailability
- Incorrect address
- Refusal to accept delivery
Then:
- No refund will be issued
- Re-shipping will be charged additionally
11. Quality Check Failure
Exchange requests will be rejected if:
- Product shows signs of use or damage
- Packaging/tags are missing
- Product is altered after delivery
12. Fraud & Misuse
We reserve the right to reject exchange requests or block accounts in case of:
- Repeated abuse of policy
- Fraudulent claims
- Suspicious activity
13. Timelines
- Claim response: within 48 hours
- Quality check: 2–4 business days
- Exchange dispatch: 5–7 working days
14. Limitation of Liability
All decisions regarding exchanges are subject to internal verification. The Company’s decision is final and binding.
15. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by Indian law.
Jurisdiction: Courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Company Details
Legal Name: VANDANA RAKESH MANEK
Brand Name: Chic Therapy
Website: https://chictherapy.com/
Registered Address:
7 Saraswati Mansion, 4th Road
Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra
India
GSTIN: 27AVIPM9862F1Z2
Email: chictherapy@outlook.com
By placing an order, you agree to this Refund Policy.