Returns and Refunds Policy
1. Who is VRINDAM?
VRINDAM is a sole proprietor firm with multiseller online platform incorporated under the laws of India, having its registered office at 1st floor 196 chaitanya vihar phase 1 ramanreti vrindavan mathura – 281121,Uttar Pradesh, India (“VRINDAM ”) is a retail firm which offers various retail solutions, including, through its website www.vrindam.in, and its mobile and tablet applications (“Platforms”), various online lifestyle, fashion and electronics solutions, which inter alia facilitate the sale and purchase of electronics, toys, and lifestyle and fashion merchandise (“Products”) by users of the Platforms (“Users”).
2. What is this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy?
2.1. In keeping with AJIO’s goal of ensuring User satisfaction, this cancellation, return and refund Policy (“Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy”), together with the terms of use at www.vrindam.in out VRINDAM's procedures and policies in accepting: (a) Product cancellations before the Product is delivered to a User; or (b) Product returns, once a Product has been delivered to a User after purchase from the Platforms. Any return or cancellation of Products by Users shall be governed by and subject to the terms and conditions set out under this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy.
2.2. Users are required to peruse and understand the terms of this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy. If you do not agree to the terms contained in this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy, you are advised not to accept the Terms of Use and may forthwith leave and stop using the Platforms. The terms contained in this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy shall be accepted without modification and you agree to be bound by the terms contained herein by initiating a request for purchase of Product(s) on the Platforms.
3. Terms of cancellation
3.1. Cancellation before dispatch.
3.1.1. A User is permitted to fully or partially cancel orders prior to its dispatch from VRINDAM.
3.1.2. Upon successfully placing an order on the Platforms and after VRINDAM has successfully handed over the Product(s) to its Logistic Partner (as defined in the Delivery Policy), the User will receive a unique tracking identity number, which will enable the User in tracking the status of delivery of the purchased Products.
3.1.3. Prior to the dispatch of the purchased Products, should the User decide to cancel the purchase, the User can do so by referencing the unique tracking identity number received by the User and requesting VRINDAM to process a cancellation by sending an email to vrindam.in@gmail.com
3.1.4. Refund. In all events of cancellation prior to the dispatch of the purchased Products, VRINDAM shall initiate refunds within 7 (seven) business days from the date on which it received the request from the User.
3.1.5. In case of cash on delivery, the refund will reflect in the User’s bank account within such reasonable time (subject to the policies of the User’s bank in case of bank account/credit card refunds) from the date on which VRINDAM initiates the refund. All refunds, shall be subject to applicable charges as may be deducted by the User’s bank.
3.1.6. In case of payment made through prepaid mode through any channel, the refund will be made to the original mode of payment. All refunds shall be subject to applicable charges as may be deducted by the User’s bank.
3.2. Cancellation after dispatch. We do not accept post-dispatch cancellation of orders.
4. Terms of Return and Refund
4.1. The category-wise details are set out below which shall apply, subject to the other Terms and Conditions of this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy. Do read all sections carefully to understand the conditions and cases under which returns will be accepted and check the Products display page for Product specific return information.
Product Category Return Period
FASHION AND LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS Any apparel, accessories, footwear, sunglasses, certain fashion Jewellery, etc. 7 days from the date of delivery – as long as the product is unused and the price tags are intact.
DEVOTIONAL PRODUCTS Laddu gopal , God idols, Dresses, etc 7 days from the date of delivery - as long as the product is unused and not as product specification
TOYs Various Toys 10 days from the date of delivery – as long as the product is unused and the price tags are intact.
ACCESSORIES Watches (analog & digital), music instruments, bracelet ,jewellery ,books,bags etc. 7 days from the date of delivery – as long as the product is returned in its original packaging along with the guarantee card and manuals (if any), and all the protective coverage is intact.
PRECIOUS MATERIALS Gold & Silver Jewellery, Coins & Idols Either no returns or 7 days return period, as is applicable to the relevant product on the product display page – as long as all the certificates are returned, and the articles are in the original packaging.
4.2. It is hereby clarified that in the case of electronics, notwithstanding anything to the contrary and subject to paragraph 4.12, Products may be returned only in case of defects or deficiencies in the Product, and not for any other reason.
4.3. It is hereby clarified that in the case of toys, notwithstanding anything to the contrary and subject to paragraph 4.12 (a) Users cannot return certain Products which are specified as ‘non-returnable’ on the relevant Product pages of the Platforms, and (b) Products may be returned only in case of defects or damages in the Products, incorrect products shipped to the User, missing components and empty sealed packages, and not for any other reason.
4.4. It is hereby clarified that in case of certain Products, including but not limited to accessories (watches) or precious materials, notwithstanding anything to the contrary and subject to paragraph 4.12, a refund will be made once the relevant Product reaches the brand showroom / warehouse and the quality check of the Product is completed. Further, if the User loses any certificate relating to said Product, a fee of INR 500 shall be collected from such User.
4.5. VRINDAM shall not accept return or refund requests raised for any of the following Products, except in accordance with paragraph 4.7 (“Non-returnable Products”):
• 4.5.1.Prasadam;
• 4.5.2. Cosmetics;
• 4.5.3. Attra and perfumes
• 4.5.4. Fashion jewellery;
• 4.5.5. Aggarbatti and dhoop etc .
• 4.5.6. Gift vouchers issued by VRINDAM,if any;
• 4.5.7. Such other Products as may be specified by VRINDAM from time to time.
4.6. If the User is dissatisfied with the purchased Product received from VRINDAM or in the event where there are defects and deficiencies in the Product (attributable to, and accepted by VRINDAM after due verification at its sole discretion) or in case of late delivery (except in case of force majeure including COVID-19), a User may initiate a request for returning the Product on the Platforms. The User shall initiate such requests for a return not later than: (a) 7 (seven) days from the date on which he/she received the delivery of the Product, in case of electronics, (b) 10 (ten) days from the date on which he/she received the delivery of the Product, in case of toys, (c) 30 (thirty) days from the date on which he/she received the delivery of the Product, in case of non-electronic Products or toys.
4.7. The User can only return Non-returnable Products if there are defects and deficiencies in the Product (attributable to, and accepted by VRINDAM after due verification at its sole discretion) or if such Non-returnable Products are delivered late (except in case of force majeure including COVID-19). The User shall initiate a request for returning such Non-returnable Products on the Platforms not later than 7 (seven) days from the date of delivery of Product.
4.8. Subject to the terms of this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy, VRINDAM offers Users an easy return / refund policy. VRINDAM also accepts partial returns wherein User can raise a return request for one or all Products except in case of Bundled Packages (as defined hereinafter). The process for initiating the process for raising a return / refund / exchange request is:
• 4.8.1. Please login with your credentials and visit the My Account section.
• 4.8.2. Select the order you want to return and click on “Return/Exchange” and follow the instructions on this page to obtain a Return ID. Kindly email an image of the Product and the invoice for our reference.
• 4.8.3. At the time of creation of this return / refund request, the User shall specify the preferred mode of refund i.e. User’s bank if the User had used the cash on delivery mode of payment.
• 4.8.4. The Products will be picked up within the timelines intimated by VRINDAM.
• 4.8.5. VRINDAM will initiate the refund or replacement process only if the Products are received in accordance with the Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy.
• 4.8.6. On certain select days as specified by VRINDAM separate policies may be applicable.
4.9. While raising a request for return on the Platforms, the User shall have the option to seek a refund of the monies paid by him/her towards the purchase of the Product. The User will be required to produce a copy of the original invoice at the time of placing a request for return of Products. The User shall ensure that the Product(s) being returned comply with the conditions set out under this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy and are, among other conditions, unused, unwashed, with price tags intact, all packaging material undamaged and unused. Such returned Product(s) should not carry stains, sweat, detergent, or body odours. VRINDAM reserves the right to alter and enforce this Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy at any time without having to serve a prior notice on the User. However, VRINDAM will notify the Users of any change in the Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy by posting a notice on the homepage of the Platform.
4.10. If a User has purchased Products which form a part of a package of other Products, or if the Product forms a part of a promotional package (collectively, the “Bundled Package”), the User shall be required to return all the Products that form a part of the Bundled-packaged. VRINDAM to process refunds. For illustrative purposes, if the User has purchased a shirt and a pair of pants as 1 (one) Product in a promotional package, the User will be required to return both the shirt and the pair of pants and will not be permitted to return either only the shirt or only the pair of pants from the Bundled Package. It is hereby clarified that if the Bundled Package consists of any Non-returnable Product along with other Products, the User shall return all other Products except the Non-returnable Products.
4.11. Return of or refund for purchased Products shall not be entertained by VRINDAM if:
• 4.11.1. the Product has been used for reasons apart from checking fit and comfort. If VRINDAM is satisfied that the Product has been used for reasons apart from checking fit and comfort, VRINDAM shall reserve the right to reject the return of the Product;
• 4.11.2. the Product has been washed;
• 4.11.3. the price tags, brand tags, box, original packaging material, and accompanying accessories have been damaged or discarded by the User;
• 4.11.4. the serial number/IMEI number/bar code of the Product, as applicable, does not match vrindam's records;
• 4.11.5. the accessories delivered with the Product (such as chargers, earphones, user manuals, etc) are not returned along with the Product, in an undamaged condition;
• 4.11.6. there are any dents, scratches, tears or any other damage to the Products or any part thereof;
• 4.11.7. in the case of electronics, if the Products sought to be returned are not sealed in the poly jiffy bag provided by VRINDAM .
• 4.11.8. the gifts accompanying the purchased Product have not been returned, or upon being returned, show signs of being used, washed, or defect;
• 4.11.9. in case of precious materials or accessories (watches), if the returned Products are fake or counterfeit or damaged;
• 4.11.10. VRINDAM is satisfied that the Product has been rendered defective or unusable; or
• 4.11.11. if the User in any way breaches the Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy
4.12. In the event a User returns a Product that is not accompanied by the accessories, gifts or other items originally bundled with such Product, VRINDAM shall have the right, exercisable at its sole discretion, to (i) (a) refuse to accept the return of such Product, or (b) process any refund thereof, or (ii) deduct the amount payable in respect of such items from the amount of refund such User is entitled to.
4.13. VRINDAM shall initiate a process of refund of the monies paid by the User towards purchase of a Product, if upon conducting quality checks, it is satisfied that the Product being returned entitles the User to a refund. It is further clarified that VRINDAM shall not be required to make any refund or return the Product that it deems ineligible for a refund or return based on such quality checks.
4.14. It is expressly clarified that the refund entitled to by a User shall not include monies paid towards shipping charges or any other such charges applicable from time to time, except in case of a Product having a defect at the time of delivery (for reasons attributable to, and accepted by VRINDAM after due verification at its sole discretion).
4.15. VRINDAM shall make all reasonable attempts to keep the User apprised of the status of refund through updates shared on the User’s registered mobile number and email address. VRINDAM disclaims all liabilities that may arise on account of its failure to keep the User apprised of the status of the refund.
4.16. If the request for refund is undisputed by VRINDAM the refund should reflect in the User’s bank account within such reasonable time (subject to the policies of the User’s bank in case of bank account/credit card refunds) from the date on which VRINDAM initiates the refund.
4.17. Refunds shall be processed VRINDAM through its normal banking channels.
4.18. Return of purchased Products are facilitated through VRINDAM 's reverse-logistics partners. Upon a User making a request for return of Product on the Platforms and the same being duly acknowledged by VRINDAM , VRINDAM's reverse-logistics partners shall get in touch with the User in order to collect the purchased Products from the User and delivering it to VRINDAM.While VRINDAM has made reasonable endeavours to ensure delivery and pick-ups across multiple locations in India, currently, VRINDAM has a select list of areas where deliveries and collection can be undertaken by its reverse logistic system.
4.19. In the event where the User claims to have self-shipped the Product in accordance with process above and VRINDAM does not receive the returned Product or the package containing such Product is empty, the User shall be required to submit the ‘proof of delivery’ received from the courier/postal agency to VRINDAM to prove his/her claim of return of Products through self-shipment to VRINDAM .It is specifically clarified that any refunds shall be processed by VRINDAM only upon it receiving the returned Products and concluding required quality checks or receiving the ‘proof of delivery’ from the User, as the case may be.
5. Grievance Redressal
Any grievances relating to the Cancellation, Return and Refund Policy may be directed by you to the grievance officer of VRINDAM who can be contacted at vrindam.in@gmail.com.
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