Refund & Return Policy — Potted Beauties
Effective date: September 1, 2025
Service area: All India
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Live plants (DOA/Damaged in transit): Report within 24 hours of delivery with clear photos + a short unboxing video. Choose replacement / store credit / refund.
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Pots & accessories: Return within 7 days if unused and in original packaging.
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Change-of-mind returns: Allowed for pots/accessories; customer pays return shipping.
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Cancellations: Allowed until dispatch.
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Refund timing: 5–7 business days after approval to the original payment method (or as store credit/bank transfer for COD).
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Shipping charges: Original shipping charges are non-refundable (see details below).
1) Live Plant Guarantee (DOA / Transit Damage)
We ship healthy plants with protective packaging. If your plant arrives damaged, severely distressed, or dead on arrival (DOA):
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Notify us within 24 hours of delivery.
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Provide order ID, clear photos of the plant and outer packaging, plus a short unboxing video.
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Once verified, you can choose one: replacement, store credit, or refund (subject to availability for replacement).
Not covered: Issues reported after 24 hours; damage due to post-delivery conditions (over/under-watering, insufficient light, heat/cold exposure at destination), or normal natural variations in color/size.
2) Returns — Pots & Accessories (Non-plant items)
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Eligible for return within 7 days of delivery. Items must be unused, in original packaging, with all inserts/accessories.
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After inspection and approval, we refund to your original payment method or issue store credit if you prefer.
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Change-of-mind returns: Allowed; customer pays return shipping.
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Shipping charges: The original shipping fee you paid (if any) is non-refundable.
3) Non-returnable Items
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Live plants (except verified DOA/Transit damage claims under Section 1)
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Gift cards and custom/personalized items
4) Order Cancellations & Address Changes
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You may cancel or edit your order until dispatch.
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After dispatch, please follow the return process where applicable.
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Incorrect/incomplete address leading to failed delivery may incur re-ship charges.
5) Refund Method & Timelines
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Approved refunds are issued within 5–7 business days to your original payment method (bank/gateway processing times may vary).
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For COD orders (if offered), refunds are issued via bank transfer or store credit—your choice.
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Original shipping charges are non-refundable unless the error is ours (wrong/defective item).
6) How to Start a Return or DOA Claim
Contact us within the specified window with:
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Order ID
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Photos + short unboxing video (mandatory for plant claims)
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A brief description of the issue
Email: hello@pottedbeauties.com
WhatsApp: +91 7338899908
We’ll reply with approval and next steps (pickup label or return address). Please do not send items back without authorization.
7) Return Address
Will be shared after your return/claim is approved. (Please do not ship to any address without our confirmation.)
8) Customer Support
We’re available 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM IST.
You can message us any time—we’ll respond as soon as possible.
Notes
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Minor cosmetic variations in live plants and handcrafted pots are natural and not considered defects.
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Policies may be updated periodically; the latest version will always be posted on our website.\