Refund policy
Cancellation Policy
- Orders may be canceled at any point prior to the shipment process with no cancellation fees.
- Orders can only be cancelled via email. Cancellations made via phone are not official.
- Products that are packaged and put onto a truck for delivery are considered products that are shipped.
- If an item has already been shipped, and then canceled or refused at the time of delivery, please refer to the return policy.
- Orders that require a change of address after shipment will incur additional re-route fees.
- Out of stock items and custom orders are subject to longer lead times.
- Refunds can take up to 12 business days to process depending on the method of payment and the issuing bank.
Return Policy
- There are no restocking fees but shipping costs are non-refundable.
- We will refund your order total, less our costs for shipping and handling each way.
- For items that are shipped free, our shipping and handling costs will be deducted from your refund.
- Orders that require a change of address after shipment will incur additional re-route fees.
- A return request must be made within one week after receipt of merchandise
- Returned items must be shipped back to English Elm by the customer in its original packaging, not assembled, with no signs of use or attempts at assembly, wear, damage, or removed tags.
- Customer is responsible for shipping the item(s) back within 30 days after receiving the product regardless of when the return request is made. English Elm is not required to provide return labels or arrange pickup.
- Items with assembly or debris removal services performed are not eligible for a refund but are covered under the manufacturer warranty.
- Refunds can take up to 12 business days to process depending on the method of payment and the issuing bank.
- A 15% restocking fee will apply to any single items over $1,000
Damaged Item Policy
- We take every step possible to ensure your orders arrive in the best condition possible. All shipments must be inspected by the customer upon delivery.
- Sign-off should not happen if any signs of damage are noticed.
- Damage claims or notice of product deficiency must be made within 48 hours of receipt of merchandise (for small parcel items not requiring signature).
- Detailed pictures of the original packaging must be sent with the damage claim otherwise the order is exempt from any damage claims.
- If freight or small parcel items that require signature are signed off in good condition or not inspected, but signed for and accepted, they are exempt from any damage claims.
- Claims are not considered filed unless Return Authorization Form and pictures showing the damage are emailed and received within 24hrs of receiving the product.
- Damaged items will have an attempted repair or a part replacement prior to a full product replacement or refund.
- If a repair or replacement is available but refused due to any reason then shipping charges (both ways) are deducted from the refund.
Non-returnable Item Policy
- All custom or special order items and products are non-refundable.
- Custom or special orders have a 50% non-refundable down payment.
- Returns are not accepted for items price matched to another site or on items that have negotiated discounted pricing.
- Returns are not accepted on items housed in storage at the customer's request for more than two weeks.
- Returns not in transit one week after a return request is initiated are not eligible for a return.
How to Return an Item
- Please review our Return Policy, our Damaged Item Policy, and our Non-returnable Item Policy to make sure the item is eligible for return.
- After you have ensured the item is eligible for return please do the following:
- Fill out the Authorization Form found on the bottom of any product page
- If the item is damaged/defective, email at least 2 clear pictures. supporting the damage/defect claim.
- We will respond within one business day to set up the next steps.
Backorders
- All backorders that extend longer than 30 days and are approved by the customer will be charged to their credit card in full.
- Backorders that are prepped, packaged, and put onto a truck for delivery are considered products that are shipped even if formal tracking numbers are not generated.
- Backorders can ship at any time prior to the estimated date provided by English Elm
- A notice will not be sent prior to shipment that the item is about to ship
- A shipping notice with tracking information will be sent via email after the item has shipped
- We reserve the right to cancel a backorder due to unforeseen circumstances. A full refund will be issued.
- PayPal cancellations will be refunded in full without any fees (unless it is a custom order).
- Refunds can take up to 12 business days to process depending on the method of payment and the issuing bank.
Replacement Parts
- Orders that have missing or damaged parts will be shipped free of charge.
- Replacement parts are subject to different availability than the item ordered.
- Standard shipping terms apply to all replacement part orders.
- Expedited shipping of replacement parts are subject to additional fees.
- In the event that a suitable replacement is not available, a refund (including shipping) will be issued.
- Replacement parts are delivered via small parcel (UPS/FedEx) or by curbside freight only.
Defective or Incorrect Items
- If a defect is discovered and confirmed, we will replace the defective part at no cost to the buyer.
- Notice of defect or incorrect items must be made within 48hrs of receipt when signature is not required.
- If signature or sign-off is required but incorrect items are still accepted then any claims or returns are subject to the standard return policy.
- In the event that a suitable replacement is not available, a return will be authorized, and after return is completed, a refund will be issued in the form of the original payment method or a company check.
- Items that are missing original packaging or have been assembled or damaged are not eligible for an exchange.
- Items that have assembly or debris removal services performed and tested are covered through the manufacturer's warranty (if available).
Description References
- Product descriptions that refer to other products within a collection or a set, unless otherwise explicitly stated, are purchased separately. References to products sold in sets (e.g. "Sold in sets of 2") refer to the minimum quantity needed to purchase for the particular item. Product titles and their corresponding SKU or Item Number will indicate whether the product is sold as a set by indicating the word "Set" with in the title (e.g. Set of 2, or Dining Set). Any references made to sets or items within the collection within an item description are for informational purposes or context, and do not indicate the product in the description will be bundled or sold with the product referenced in the product title.
Returns Due to Color
- Returns of products due to the different shades of color are subject to the standard return policy. Colors produced on a screen (monitors, laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc.) vary greatly from company to company and product to product. Ambient light, brightness, color settings, and the viewing angle of a display play a major role in color reproduction. Our vendors do their best to supply us proper colors but due these variables, we cannot guarantee the exact color of a product shown in the pictures.
Returns Due to Material
- Returns of products due to quality of the material are subject to the standard return policy. Quality (i.e. softness, texture, etc.) of a material is subjective. We provide digital swatches to view the texture of the material. Please inquire about physical swatches if the digital swatches do not suffice. Physical swatches may not be available for all products and may incur shipping fees.
Returns Due to Quality of Material
- Returns of products due to quality of the material are subject to the standard return policy. Quality (i.e. softness, texture, etc.) of a material is subjective. We provide digital swatches to view the texture of the material. Please inquire about physical swatches if the digital swatches do not suffice. Physical swatches may not be available for all products and may incur shipping fees. Wood products can have varying shades of wood and returns due to shade or grain inconsistencies are subject to the standard return policy. Distressed finishes on wood products can have varying shades and amounts of fabricated distress applied. Returns due to issues pertaining to the aesthetics of distressed woods or wood finishes are subject to the standard return policy.
Returns Due to Dimensions
- Returns of products due to the incorrect dimensions are subject to the standard refund policy if the actual dimensions lie within 5% of the dimensions listed.
Returns Due to Lack of Photos
- Photos are a certain representation of what the product sold by the supplier. Our suppliers do their best to supply the correct photos of the products with as many viewing angles as possible but issues pertaining to missing angle views of the photos or products not matching the exact photos listed are subject to the standard return policy.
Returns of Artwork
- Due to the nature of artwork (figurines, statues, framed art, wall art, decorative art pieces, etc.), inconsistencies may arise from product to product. This is especially the case with custom made items or items that are made by hand. Return requests for artwork items not appearing as pictured will be subject to the standard return policy. If artwork is a special or custom order, it is not eligible for a return.
Returns Due to Product Images
- Products with the main image shown as a lifestyle shot (or any images showing more than 1 item) may or may not be exactly what you will receive as images come directly from the manufacturer.
- Many manufacturers do not send us images for individual products and products may be grouped together in the photos. All photos are grouped together and uploaded to our server based off image names supplied by our manufacturers.
- Products with multiple images of different products in the gallery may or may not include those items. This is especially true of collections that are sold separately. (some examples listed below).
- All items in a bedroom image that shows a bed, night stands, dressers, and chests may be sold separately.
- All items in a dining room image that shows a chair and tables may be sold separately.
- All items in an outdoor set image that contain tables and seating may be sold separately.
- Read the title carefully as it is most accurate with what you will receive. Call us if you have any confusion or doubts with what you may receive.
- All returns due to incorrect or misunderstanding of the product images are subject to our return policy.
Returns Due to the Home or Building Structure
- All sizes and dimension are provided by the manufacturers and are automated to be placed onto the website.
- The customer must triple check the dimensions of the product to confirm it will fit through entry ways, doorways, hallways, etc of the place of delivery.
- If no dimensions are provided, the customer must contact us to get the proper dimensions especially for oversized items like sofas and beds.
- It is the sole responsibility of the customer if the product ordered does not fit through the doorway, entry way, hallway, etc of the place of delivery.
- Any sort of special delivery or redelivery will be charged to the customer.
- Storage fees may apply if the customer wishes have it stored temporary.
- Any returns are subject to the standard return policy.