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Return, Refund & Replacement Policy

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At TempleNeeds.com, we are committed to providing quality products, reliable service, and a transparent shopping experience.

We understand that occasionally a product may arrive damaged, defective, incorrect, incomplete, or may not meet your expectations.

This Return, Refund & Replacement Policy explains the conditions, procedures, and timelines applicable to products purchased through www.templeneeds.com.

Our objective is to resolve genuine customer concerns fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws.

1. Return & Refund Eligibility

Customers may request a standard return within 7 calendar days from the date of delivery, subject to product eligibility and the conditions below.

For standard returns, products must generally:

Be unused, undamaged, and in their original condition.
Include original packaging, labels, tags, accessories, and accompanying items, wherever applicable.
Be supported by a valid order number or other acceptable proof of purchase.
Belong to a category eligible for returns.

Customers may also request an appropriate remedy if a product is:

Damaged or defective.
Incorrect or different from the product ordered.
Incomplete or missing essential components.
Expired at the time of delivery.
Not as described on the product listing.

The seven-day standard return window does not limit any longer period or remedy available under applicable law, including rights relating to defective, misdescribed, or otherwise non-compliant products.

2. How to Request a Return or Refund

To initiate a return, refund, or replacement request:

Contact TempleNeeds.com Customer Support within the applicable return period.
Provide your order number and details of the concern.
Share photographs or other supporting information, where available.
Our team will review the request and communicate the next steps.
Where a physical return is required, securely pack the product according to the instructions provided.

Customers are requested not to send products back without first contacting our support team, as return addresses and procedures may vary.

3. Damaged, Defective, Expired or Incorrect Products

If you receive a damaged, defective, expired, incorrect, or incomplete product, please contact our customer support team as soon as reasonably possible.

After reviewing the concern, TempleNeeds.com will provide an appropriate resolution, which may include:

Replacement with the correct product.
Replacement with an alternative product, with customer consent.
Refund of the applicable amount.
Another appropriate remedy agreed upon with the customer.

For verified errors attributable to TempleNeeds.com or its fulfilment partners, eligible return shipping and replacement delivery costs will be borne by TempleNeeds.com.

Photographs or unboxing videos may help expedite investigations but are not mandatory prerequisites for exercising statutory consumer rights.

4. Product Categories & Return Eligibility

Due to the diverse range of products available on TempleNeeds.com, return eligibility may vary by product category.

Pooja & Spiritual Products

Incense sticks, dhoop, sambrani, pooja accessories, lamps, idols, spiritual books, and similar products may be eligible for standard returns within seven calendar days, provided they are unused, in their original condition, and meet the applicable return requirements.

Opened consumable pooja products may not be eligible for change-of-mind returns.

Herbal & Wellness Products

Herbal powders, traditional preparations, medicines, personal-care products, and wellness items may have return restrictions due to hygiene, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Opened, used, or tampered products are generally not eligible for change-of-mind returns.

Organic Groceries & Traditional Foods

Food products, groceries, oils, snacks, and other consumables may have restricted return eligibility.

Opened or used consumables and perishable products are generally not eligible for change-of-mind returns.

Fresh Flowers & Garlands

Fresh flowers, garlands, and other perishable products are generally not eligible for change-of-mind returns after delivery.

Customized & Made-to-Order Products

Personalized, customized, or specially prepared products are generally not eligible for change-of-mind returns once preparation has commenced, subject to the conditions disclosed before purchase.

Important: These restrictions do not remove customers' rights to remedies for defective, damaged, expired, incorrect, misdescribed, or otherwise legally non-compliant products.

Product-specific return eligibility and restrictions, where applicable, will be displayed on the relevant product page or before purchase.

5. Non-Returnable Products

The following products are generally excluded from voluntary change-of-mind returns:

Fresh flowers, garlands, and perishable products.
Opened or used food products and consumables.
Opened herbal medicines, preparations, and personal-care products.
Products with broken hygiene or safety seals.
Customized and personalized products.
Digital products and gift cards, where applicable.
Products specifically identified as non-returnable before purchase.

These exclusions do not apply where a return, refund, replacement, or other remedy is required under applicable consumer protection laws.

6. Return Pickup & Shipping Charges

Where reverse pickup services are available, TempleNeeds.com may arrange collection of eligible returned products through its logistics partners.

Where reverse pickup is unavailable, customers will receive appropriate return shipping instructions.

For standard change-of-mind returns, customers may be responsible for return shipping costs where such charges were disclosed before purchase.

For verified damaged, defective, incorrect, or otherwise seller-attributable products, TempleNeeds.com will arrange or reimburse reasonable return shipping costs, as applicable.

Any lawful return-related charges will be communicated before the return is processed.

7. Return Inspection & Approval

Once a returned product is received, our team will generally complete its initial inspection within 3 working days.

The inspection may consider:

Product condition and completeness.
Original packaging and accessories, where relevant.
Reason for return.
Applicable product eligibility.
Any reported damage, defect, or discrepancy.

Customers will be informed of the approval, rejection, or need for additional information.

Where a return is declined, TempleNeeds.com will communicate the reason.

Inspection requirements will be applied reasonably and will not restrict remedies available under applicable law.

8. Refund Processing Timeline

Once a refund is approved, TempleNeeds.com will generally initiate the refund within 7 working days.

Where applicable law requires an earlier refund, the legally prescribed timeline will apply.

The time taken for the refunded amount to appear in the customer's account may vary depending on the bank, payment gateway, or payment method.

Customers will be informed when the refund has been initiated.

9. Refund Method

Refunds for prepaid orders will ordinarily be issued to the original payment method used for the purchase.

For Cash on Delivery (COD) orders, approved refunds may be processed through:

Bank transfer.
UPI.
Another mutually agreed and lawful refund method.

Customers may be requested to provide the minimum payment information necessary to process refunds securely.

TempleNeeds.com will not request customers' UPI PINs, card PINs, passwords, or OTPs to process refunds.

10. Refund Amount & Shipping Charges

Refunds for eligible standard returns will generally be calculated based on the actual amount paid for the returned products, including applicable taxes.

For change-of-mind returns, original delivery charges and return shipping costs may be excluded from the refund where properly disclosed and legally permitted.

For defective, damaged, incorrect, or misdescribed products, applicable delivery and return shipping charges will be refunded or borne by TempleNeeds.com as required by law.

Discounts, promotional offers, bundled products, and free gifts may affect the refund calculation according to the terms disclosed at purchase.

Customers will be informed of any applicable deductions and the reasons for them.

11. Replacement Policy

Customers may request a replacement for eligible products received in damaged, defective, incorrect, or incomplete condition.

Replacements are subject to product availability and applicable eligibility.

If the same product is unavailable, TempleNeeds.com may offer an alternative product with customer consent or provide a refund where applicable.

Replacement requests will be processed as promptly as reasonably possible.

Customers will not be charged additional shipping fees for replacements arising from verified seller-attributable errors.

12. Partial Refunds & Missing Products

For orders containing multiple products, customers may request resolution for individual affected items without returning unaffected products.

If an item is missing from a shipment, customers should contact customer support with their order details.

TempleNeeds.com will verify the shipment and arrange an appropriate resolution, including dispatch of the missing item or a refund where applicable.

For split shipments, customers are requested to check all shipment tracking details before reporting missing items.

13. Order Cancellation

Customers may request cancellation before dispatch by contacting customer support.

Cancellation requests will be reviewed according to the order status, product category, and applicable cancellation conditions.

For eligible cancellations, prepaid amounts will be refunded through the applicable payment method.

Once an order has been dispatched, cancellation may be subject to the applicable return procedure.

Customized, made-to-order, fresh, or perishable products may have specific cancellation restrictions disclosed before purchase.

If TempleNeeds.com cancels an order due to stock unavailability or inability to fulfil it, the customer will receive a refund of the amount paid for the cancelled products.

Any cancellation charges will comply with applicable law, including requirements concerning charges imposed when the seller cancels an order.

14. Failed Delivery & Return to Origin

If a shipment is returned due to an incorrect address, customer unavailability, refusal to accept delivery, or unsuccessful delivery attempts, TempleNeeds.com will review the circumstances.

Reasonable shipping or return-to-origin charges may apply only where properly disclosed and legally permitted.

No such charges will be imposed on customers where the failed delivery results from an error attributable to TempleNeeds.com or its fulfilment partners.

Refund eligibility will be determined based on the circumstances, applicable policies, and consumer protection laws.

15. Lost, Delayed or Undelivered Orders

If an order is significantly delayed, confirmed lost in transit, or marked as delivered but not received, customers should contact our support team.

TempleNeeds.com will coordinate with the relevant logistics partner to investigate the issue.

Where a shipment is confirmed lost or cannot be delivered due to a seller-side or logistics failure, customers will be offered an appropriate resolution, including replacement or refund where applicable.

16. International Returns & Refunds

International orders may be subject to destination-country regulations, customs requirements, courier restrictions, and product-specific import conditions.

Customers must contact TempleNeeds.com before initiating an international return.

International return shipping, customs duties, taxes, and related charges will be assessed according to the reason for return, the conditions disclosed at purchase, and applicable law.

Where a refund involves currency conversion, the final amount credited may vary due to payment-provider exchange rates or charges, where applicable and legally permitted.

17. Promotional Offers, Discounts & Bundled Products

For discounted products, eligible refunds will generally be based on the actual amount paid.

For combo offers, promotional bundles, and products supplied with free gifts, refund eligibility may depend on the promotional terms disclosed before purchase.

TempleNeeds.com will communicate the applicable refund calculation during the return process.

No undisclosed or unlawful deductions will be imposed.

18. Services & Booking-Related Refunds

TempleNeeds.com may offer services including:

Homam and yagam bookings.
Astrology consultations.
Spiritual and wellness classes.
Spiritual tourism and pilgrimage services.
Other specialized services.

These services may have separate cancellation, rescheduling, and refund conditions depending on the nature of the service and arrangements made.

Applicable service-specific terms will be communicated before booking.

This policy primarily governs physical-product purchases unless expressly stated otherwise.

19. Customer Support

For assistance with returns, refunds, replacements, cancellations, or order-related concerns, please contact:

TempleNeeds.com – Customer Support

Email: support@templeneeds.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +91 81909 00375

Website: https://www.templeneeds.com

Customers are requested to provide their order number and relevant details for faster assistance.

20. Grievance Redressal

TempleNeeds.com is committed to addressing customer grievances fairly and promptly.

Customers who are dissatisfied with the resolution provided by customer support may escalate their concerns to our designated Grievance Officer.

Grievance Officer: Mr Kesav Ramanuja Dasan , CRO

Email: info@templeneeds.com

Contact Number: +91 9962101677

Business Address: TempleNeeds.com, Jayashanker Nagar, Palavakkam

Consumer complaints will be acknowledged within 48 hours and redressed within one month of receipt, in accordance with applicable Indian e-commerce consumer protection requirements.

Complainants will be provided a copy of their recorded complaint where required by applicable law.

Customers may also exercise their rights through the appropriate consumer grievance redressal authorities.

21. Policy Updates

TempleNeeds.com may revise this Return, Refund & Replacement Policy periodically to reflect operational changes, product requirements, or applicable laws.

The latest version will be published on our website with the revised effective date.

Changes will not retrospectively remove rights or commitments applicable to orders already placed.