Refund policy
# SHIPPING & RETURNS POLICY
**Absinthe Society**
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## 📦 SHIPPING INFORMATION
### MADE-TO-ORDER PRODUCTION
All Absinthe Society products are **made to order**.
This means each item is produced **after your purchase is placed**, rather than pulled from pre-made inventory. This allows us to reduce waste and maintain intentional, limited releases.
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### PRODUCTION & DELIVERY TIMELINE
Please allow **7–21 days** for **production and delivery**.
This timeframe includes:
* Production time
* Quality inspection
* Packaging
* Transit time
Timelines may vary based on:
* Product type
* Print method
* Order volume
* Shipping destination
Shipping times are **estimates**, not guarantees.
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### TRACKING INFORMATION
Once your order ships:
* You will receive a tracking email
* Tracking may take **24–48 hours** to update
* Carrier updates are outside of our control
If tracking has not updated after **7 business days**, please contact us.
📧 **[support@absinthe-society.com](mailto:support@absinthe-society.com)**
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### INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
We ship internationally.
Please note:
* International delivery times vary by country
* Customers are responsible for customs duties, taxes, or import fees
* We are not responsible for delays caused by customs clearance
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### CARRIER DELAYS
Absinthe Society is not responsible for delays caused by:
* Shipping carriers
* Weather
* Customs
* Incorrect address information
* Circumstances beyond our control
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## 🔁 RETURNS & EXCHANGES
### FINAL SALE POLICY
Because all items are **made to order**, **all sales are final**.
We do **not** accept returns or exchanges for:
* Incorrect sizing
* Buyer’s remorse
* Preference changes
* Orders placed in error
We strongly recommend reviewing the size chart on each product page before ordering.
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### DAMAGED, DEFECTIVE, OR INCORRECT ITEMS
If an issue occurs due to an error on our end, we will make it right.
This includes:
* Misprinted items
* Damaged items
* Incorrect items received
To report an issue:
* Contact us within **7 days of delivery**
* Include your order number
* Provide clear photos of the issue
📧 **[support@absinthe-society.com](mailto:support@absinthe-society.com)**
Approved claims will be resolved through a **replacement or refund**, at our discretion.
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### ORDER CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS
Once an order has entered production:
* It **cannot be modified**
* It **cannot be canceled**
If you contact us immediately after placing an order, we will attempt to assist, but changes are **not guaranteed**.
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## 🖤 A FINAL NOTE
Absinthe Society is an independent brand.
Every piece is created intentionally, not mass-produced.
By purchasing from us, you acknowledge and accept this process.
Thank you for your patience and for supporting slow creation in a fast world.
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