Shipping Policy
General Shipping Policy:
- Once an order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email with all order details.
- Orders are usually dispatched within 2-5 business days, though processing times may extend during peak periods.
- A shipping confirmation email with tracking information will be sent once your order is shipped.
- Delivery costs will be calculated and added to your order total at checkout.
- All orders are delivered by our courier partners and require a pin upon delivery.
- Inspect your goods upon receipt and report any issues within 14 days of delivery to hello@uccopetliving.com.
International Shipping Policy (Deliveries outside South Africa):
- Shipping costs are calculated at checkout and added to your order total.
- Standard international shipping typically takes 3-6 working days, while economy shipping can take 10-20 working days.
- Shipping times are estimates and may vary due to external factors.
- Shipping prices are quoted in ZAR and converted to your local currency.
- Local taxes and duties are estimated at checkout but billed directly to you by the courier or postal service.
- You are responsible for paying local import duties, taxes, and customs clearance charges.
Damaged Goods
- We will replace goods that are defective or do not comply with consumer protection laws.
- Defects must be reported within 7 days of receipt.
- Defective items must be returned to us if requested.
- If we agree on liability, we will cover the cost of return carriage and replace the items free of charge.
Goods Returned
- We do not accept returns unless the item is defective, or we have agreed to the return.
- Items must be returned within 7 days of discovering the defect.
- Items should be securely wrapped and in their original condition and packaging.
- Returns (other than for defective items) are at the customer’s own risk and cost.
- We recommend using a recorded delivery service for returns.
- Returns address is provided on the dispatch note with all orders.
- Perishable goods cannot be returned, refunded, or exchanged.
Promotion Codes
- Promotion codes may be sent to you via email if you have opted-in for product information.
- Promotion codes can be applied at checkout but have no monetary value and cannot be converted into currency.
- Promotion codes have expiry dates and may require a minimum spend.
- Only one promotion code can be used per order.
Refund Policy
- Contact our Customer Relations Team at care@uccopetliving.com for online purchases or return to the store for offline purchases.
- Include your order number, name, address, product details, and reason for return.
- All products and packaging must be returned in their original condition.
- Refunds, credit vouchers, or exchanges will be offered for products returned in resaleable condition.
- For returns due to a change of mind or unsuitable size, only the item value is refunded, not the delivery cost.
- The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Incorrect Orders
- If you receive an incorrect order, we will replace it or give a full refund within 30 days.
- Contact us at care@uccopetliving.com with your order details and reason for return.
Cancellation of Order
- We may cancel or suspend orders due to causes beyond our control, offering refunds within 30 days.
Exclusions
- We do not accept returns of dirty, used, or custom-made items unless faulty.
- Colour discrepancies between online images and actual products are not grounds for returns.
- Refunds are made to the person who paid for the order.
Local Returns – Within South Africa:
- Goods can be returned directly to us by post or courier. Please ensure they are suitably packaged and obtain a proof of posting, as we cannot be held responsible for packages lost or damaged on return to us.
- Include your name, contact number, and order or invoice number.
International Returns – Outside South Africa:
- Instructions for international returns will be provided by our Customer Relations Team.
- We cannot refund shipping costs, foreign duties, taxes, or import charges.
- Shipping costs for new products dispatched as exchanges will be covered by the customer.
For any questions or further assistance, please contact us at care@uccopetliving.com.