Return and Refund Policy

Returns, refunds, and faulty items.

This policy explains when you can return an order to Sombre, what condition items need to be in, and how refunds are processed.

Last updated: [LAST UPDATED DATE]

Section 1

Return window

You may request a return within [RETURN WINDOW, e.g. 14 DAYS] of receiving your order.

Requests made after that period cannot normally be accepted, unless the item is faulty.

Section 2

Condition of returned items

Fragrance and body care are personal items, so returned products must be unused and in their original sealed packaging.

Items that have been opened, sprayed, or used cannot be returned for hygiene reasons, unless they are faulty or were sent in error.

Please include all original packaging, boxes, and seals with your return.

Section 3

How to request a return

Email [SUPPORT EMAIL ADDRESS] with your order number and the item you would like to return.

We will confirm whether the return can be accepted and tell you where to send it before you post anything.

Please do not send items back before contacting us, as we may not be able to process them.

Section 4

Return shipping cost

Return shipping is paid by [WHO PAYS RETURN SHIPPING].

If an item is faulty, was damaged in transit, or was not what you ordered, we cover the cost of returning it.

We recommend using a tracked service, as we cannot refund a return that does not reach us.

Section 5

How refunds are issued

Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method through Stripe. We cannot refund to a different card or account.

Once we have received and checked the returned item, refunds are usually processed within [REFUND PROCESSING TIME, e.g. 5-10 BUSINESS DAYS].

Your bank or card issuer may take additional time to show the refund on your statement.

The original delivery charge is refunded only when the return is our fault, for example a faulty or incorrect item.

Section 6

Faulty, damaged, or incorrect items

If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or is not what you ordered, contact us with your order number and photographs.

We will arrange a replacement or a full refund, including delivery charges, at no cost to you.

Nothing in this policy affects your statutory rights under Hong Kong law.

Section 7

Cancellations and unfulfilled orders

Orders are sent for dispatch quickly, so we cannot guarantee that a cancellation request can be actioned. Contact us as soon as possible and we will do what we can.

If an item sells out after your payment is taken and we cannot fulfil your order, we refund that order to the original payment method automatically and contact you to explain.

Sombre is operated by [LEGAL BUSINESS NAME] (Business Registration Number [HONG KONG BUSINESS REGISTRATION NUMBER]), [REGISTERED BUSINESS ADDRESS]. Questions about this policy can be sent to [SUPPORT EMAIL ADDRESS].