Refund policy

Return & Refund Policy
Thank you for shopping with Avoid Archives. Please review our policies below to understand your rights and options based on your order fulfillment location.

1. Orders Shipped from our EU Location to EU Destinations (EU Orders)
For all orders fulfilled and shipped from our European Union warehouse to buyers located inside the EU, consumers are protected by EU Directive 2023/2673 regarding the right of withdrawal.
The Two-Step Timeline:

Step 1: The Request (14 Days): You have 14 calendar days from the day after your package is delivered to notify us that you wish to cancel or return your order. You do not need to provide a reason. Hitting the deadline only requires submitting the request; you do not need to ship the item within this first window.

Step 2: The Return Shipment (An Additional 14 Days): Once you submit your request, you have an additional 14 calendar days to physically ship the items back to our facility.

How to Submit an EU Return:

The Exclusive Digital Portal: All EU returns must be processed digitally. Click the "Cancel your order" link located permanently in our website footer. Complete the brief two-step verification using your Name and Order Number to receive your immediate digital confirmation receipt. Please note that our support email cannot manually log withdrawal requests.

Conditions, Shipping, and Refunds:

Item Condition: Items must be returned in their original condition: unworn, unwashed, with tags attached, and in original packaging. If the item shows clear signs of depreciation from excessive handling beyond what is necessary to check the fit, we reserve the right to reduce your refund amount.

Shipping Costs: The customer is entirely responsible for return shipping costs. We highly recommend using a trackable shipping method. If a package is lost in transit and no tracking proof is available, we cannot process a refund.

Refund Timeline: We will process your refund within 14 calendar days of receiving your withdrawal notice. However, we reserve the right to legally withhold the funds until we receive the physical goods back or you provide official proof of return tracking.


2. Orders Shipped from our UK Location to UK Destinations (UK Orders)
For all local domestic orders fulfilled and shipped from our United Kingdom facility to UK-based customers, the following terms apply:
Timeline & Notification:

14-Day Limit: You must notify us of your intent to return an item within 14 calendar days from the date of package delivery.

Combined Return Window: The physical return package must arrive back at our UK warehouse within 28 calendar days from the original delivery date to be eligible for a refund.

How to Submit a UK Return:

All domestic UK returns must be initiated by emailing our support team at customersupport@avoidarchives.com with your order number.

Conditions, Shipping, and Refunds:

Item Condition: Items must be strictly unworn, unwashed, completely undamaged, and have all original tags and packaging intact.

Shipping Costs: The customer is fully responsible for all domestic return shipping costs. We recommend using a trackable courier service, as we cannot issue refunds for items lost in transit.

Refund Timeline: Once your return is delivered back to our UK warehouse and successfully passes quality control, a refund will be issued to your original payment method within 14 business days.


3. International Orders (Non-EU / Global Orders Outside UK)
For all global orders shipped to destinations outside the UK and the European Union (e.g., US, Canada, Australia, etc.), items may be fulfilled and dispatched from either our EU or UK facility depending on local stock levels. Regardless of the fulfillment origin, the following strict terms apply:
Timeline & Notification:

14-Day Limit: You must notify us of your intent to return an item within 14 calendar days from the date of package delivery.

Combined Return Window: The physical return package must arrive back at our designated return warehouse within 28 calendar days from the original delivery date to be eligible for a refund.

How to Submit an International Return:

All international returns must be initiated by emailing our global support team at customersupport@avoidarchives.com with your order number. Our team will verify which facility fulfilled your order and provide you with the correct return shipping address.

Conditions, Shipping, and Refunds:

Item Condition: Items must be strictly unworn, unwashed, completely undamaged, and have all original tags and packaging intact.

Shipping Costs: The customer is fully responsible for all international return shipping costs, customs duties, and local import taxes. If you fail to use a trackable shipping service and the package is lost in transit, no refund or store credit can be issued.

Refund Timeline: Once your return is delivered to our designated warehouse and successfully passes quality control, a refund will be issued to your original payment method within 14 business days.


4. Non-Returnable Items (All Locations)
The following items are completely exempt from returns, cancellations, or exchanges worldwide:
  • Gift cards
  • Items that have been custom-made, altered, or personalized to your specific requests