Returns/Refunds/Cancellation policy

Returns/Refunds/Cancellation policy – Updated March 2023

**COVID PANDEMIC UPDATE**

*Due to the Covid pandemic we are unable to guarantee delivery periods as stated on our shipping policy. We will not refund postage due to late delivery by Royal Mail or local postal service. If you are unhappy with the length of time your parcel has taken to arrive then you need to discuss this with Royal Mail or your local postal service if outside of UK. We dispatch all our parcels on day of ordering (if ordered before 3pm) and the next available working day (mon-fri) with exemption of bank holidays.

**We are not accepting returns on underwear that has been tried on or clothing that has been worn. Please ensure you purchase the correct size/style/design and speak with customer services if you need any help or advice before purchasing.

If you’re not completely happy with an item, just return it to us in the same new condition (including packaging) you received it in, for an exchange or refund* within our returns period(s) shown below.

Returns

If you are not satisfied with your goods, for whatever reason, a full refund (of the price paid, excluding postage) will be given on their return for up to 30 days after purchase, as long as they are returned in their original, fully resalable condition, and in their original, undamaged packaging. Extra care must be taken when trying on clothing (please note *underwear exception* below), please ensure you are not wearing any make-up, fragrance or deodorant that may leave a scent or mark. We reserve the right to refuse a refund if goods are not returned in a saleable condition or are damaged.

*Underwear Exception*

We cannot accept a return once an item of underwear has been tried on. Please check our size charts so that you can be sure you’re ordering underwear that will fit correctly: measure your hips and waist then apply this information to the chart. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch before placing your order if you have any sizing queries, just send us a quick e-mail or give our friendly team a call – our contact details are below.

 

Please return items in original packaging along with your instructions for the return and outcome wanted (e.g. exchange for different size) and remember to get proof of postage receipt. Once your parcel has been received it will be checked for signs of use, wear or damage and your instructions carried out. PLEASE NOTE that for health & hygiene reasons we have a very strict returns policy and each item will be thoroughly checked and any items deemed not suitable to not be allowed back into stock, including items that have been tried on without existing underwear or damaged due to improper hygiene e.g. tried on with dirty hands,  have skin, hair or general household, pet fibres and particles on or do not have the labels attached will not be refunded. Please see Underwear Exception returns policy above. In this scenario photos will be taken and you will be contacted by our customers services team. The items may be returned back to you via 2nd class post or you may be offered an *exchange/alternative garment or a gift voucher to be used on the website. Any items received with damaged packaging or missing labels with have a repacking fee of £5.99 (per item) deducted from the refund.

*All exchange/alternative items are not returnable, exchangeable or refundable

Returns are usually handled within 24 hours and items exchanged or refunded within 48 hours. All exchange items will be sent out 2nd class post or standard service if overseas.

You will receive an automated email once your return has been processed.

  • If you return everything, we will deduct a return fee of £4.99 (per item) from your refund except in cases where the entire order was cancelled within 7 days under the UK Distance Selling Regulations or the entire order was faulty. 
  • From overseas countries, you will need to pay return postage, but there’s no additional return fee. Any customs/duty will have to be paid by you. Please ensure that you put on the return slip the word RETURNS so that HMRC (customs and excise) know that your are returning goods.

When trying on items please avoid make up or lotions coming into contact with them. Please also make sure that bottoms are tried on over your own underwear. In the interests of hygiene*, we may refuse returns where it is obvious this hasn’t been done. UNDERWEAR is NON RETURNABLE  when it has been tried on.

*The refunded amount is the price paid for the item(s) you are returning net of any postage costs (postage costs are not refunded). For reasons of health and hygiene, all items from our underwear range (includes Knickerboxers, boxer shorts, briefs, socks, sweat liners and leggings) are non refundable unless they are defective or damaged once worn.  This does not affect your statutory rights. You may return any items which haven’t  been opened and which are in their original packaging for a full refund (subject to import taxes and postage charges mentioned above) Please contact customer support if you have any questions.

Discounted Items

If you have purchased items using mix & match discount or promotions if you have purchased products as part of an offer or discount, the amount refunded will be adjusted accordingly to reflect any failure to meet the original requirements for the offer or discount as a result of returning the product. i.e. if you buy 2 pairs of underwear for £30  (full price is £18 a pair) and return 1 pair you will be charge the original full price of the remaining item. In the scenario your refund would be £12.

Faulty Items

A full refund (including postage) will be offered, without time-limit, for faulty (due to manufacture but not design) items, subject to the items not having been subjected to excessive force or other operation beyond their design and/or manufacturing capability. This is does not affect your statutory right

Payment of Refunds

Refunds are paid back to the DR/CR card or account from which payment was received. You will receive an email advising the amount of the refund once it has been processed. If you have paid using your paypal balance then the refund will usually show within 3 working hours. If you have paid via a DR/CR card then please allow 3-5 working days for the payment to show on your account. Payments can not be made to an alternative account, name or card other than that of the original order. If you have used a gift voucher to pay for the order, then your refund will be in the form of a gift voucher which can be used on the website at a further date. Gift vouchers are valid for 1 year from date of issue. Gift vouchers can not be exchanged for cash, they have a cash value of £0.01.

Returns period

Order shipped to UK
If we shipped via standard mail – Your return needs to reach us within 21 days of our dispatch date
If we shipped via express mail – Your return needs to reach us within 17 days of our dispatch date

Order shipped outside the UK
If we shipped via standard mail – Your return needs to reach us within 34 days of our dispatch date
If we shipped via express mail – Your return needs to reach us within 27 days of our dispatch date

Please label all returns clearly with the words – RETURN OF BRITISH GOODS

Our aim is 100% satisfaction. Should any concerns arise please contact our customer services team  either online chat  (please click link on the top of this page)  or Email support@chaffree.com with your order number and details and we’ll swiftly resolve any issues.

Please note that if you are returning items from outside of the UK, your parcel has to be clearly marked RETURNS otherwise it may be held at customs requiring VAT, duty, customs charges and handling charges to be paid. Chaffree will not pay these charges and the parcel will be sent back to you after a period of 21 days.

Returns address is:

Chaffree RETURNS

Lyndhurst

Silver Street

Whitley

DN14 0JG

United Kingdom

Your rights under distance selling

UK & N. Ireland customers:
Under the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations (DSRs), you have up to 14 working days starting the day after you have received your delivery to cancel your order.
Any delivery charges will be refunded, however, if only part of your order is cancelled, the delivery charge will not be refunded.
This can be done easily by contacting our customer support team or via email at support@chaffree.com – important: please remember to include your order number on the email.
Further details of your rights under Distance Selling Regulations are available from your local Trading Standards department or Citizens Advice bureau.

International customers:
Under the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations (DSRs), you have up to 14 working days starting the day after you have received your delivery to cancel your order. This can be done easily by contacting our customer support team or via email at support@chaffree.com – important, please remember to include your order number on the email.
Further details of your right under Distance Selling Regulations are available from your local Trading Standards department or Citizens Advice bureau.

UK Distance Selling Regulations – how to cancel
Under the UK’s Distance Selling Regulations, you have the right to cancel the contract for the purchase of any item apart from items made to your specification, clearly personalised items, or items which by reason of their nature cannot be returned or are liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly. This right may be exercised at any point from the time of ordering up to and including the 14th working day after delivery.

To cancel this contract, you need to let us know (you can email us). Please state the order number and give your clear instructions to cancel the order.

If we’ve already shipped your order, you’ll need to package all the items and send them back to us at your cost.  If you don’t return the items, we may arrange to collect them from you at your cost.

We will refund you for the items and any original delivery charge upon receipt of the returned order, and in any case within 30 days after we receive your notification to cancel.

PreOrders

If you have placed a preorder and wish to cancel, you may do so at any time prior to dispatch for a full refund. Please contact our customer support team who will handle the cancellation for you or email us at support@chaffree.com

Overseas Customers

All orders are charged in pounds sterling(£). If you use a credit/debit card registered overseas, the total will be determined by the card issuer, based on the exchange rate at the time your card is charged. Please be aware that your card issuer may charge a fee for currency conversion – if you are unsure, please contact them before placing your order.

VAT

VAT is calculated at the standard UK rate. Prices of garments shown on the website are inclusive of VAT at the standard rate.

VAT Orders Within The European Union (EU)

For goods sent to addresses within the EU, VAT at the current UK standard rate is included in all prices quoted. For goods sent to the Channel Islands, VAT will be deducted from the quoted prices.

Orders Outside The EU

Although goods sent to addresses outside the EU are not subject to VAT, Chaffree customers pay the same prices across the world as this helps us to cover some of the additional costs of providing a service to international customers.

 

Fraud

We take fraud very seriously. Even though we don’t have any stores, attempting to gain goods by deception is still theft and will be treated as such, including (but not limited to) –

  • Attempting to make payment without the consent of the cardholder
     
  • Fraudulent claims for non-receipt of goods
     
  • Dishonest or false return claims
     
  • Abuse of promotions, vouchers or other discounts

We reserve the right to decline any order and/or terminate the account(s) of any customer we believe to be involved in fraudulent practice.

In addition, we actively share details of fraud and suspected fraud with other retailers & carriers (which is entirely permitted within the data protection guidelines) and will take all steps necessary to detect, prevent or prosecute fraud.

 

Registered Business Address and Information

Chaffree Ltd

Lyndhurst

Silver Street

Whitley

DN14 0JG

Registered Company No: 8741751

Vat No: GB 179495250

UK Trademark No: UK00003018658

US Trademark 4567073