DOCUMENT // RETURN & REFUND POLICY

RETURNS

EFFECTIVE [[PENDING: Return & Refund Policy effective date ]]

HOLLOW garments are limited, made-to-release pieces. Because of this, we accept returns only where an item is defective or materially not as described — not for size, fit, or change of mind.

This policy explains what qualifies, the time window, how to start a return, and how refunds are handled.

_CONTENTS

_WHAT_QUALIFIES

A return is eligible only where the item is:

  • affected by a manufacturing defect;
  • damaged on arrival; or
  • materially different from how it was described.

Returns are not accepted for size or fit, change of mind, normal wear from use, or damage that occurs after delivery.

_RETURN_WINDOW

Report a qualifying issue within [[PENDING: return window in days from delivery, e.g. 7 ]] days of delivery, with supporting photos. Issues reported after this window may not be eligible, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

_HOW_TO_START_A_RETURN

Start a return request through support, including your order reference and clear photos of the issue. We will review your request and, if eligible, send return instructions.

_INSPECTION_AND_APPROVAL

We assess the reported issue and may ask you to send the item back for inspection. We will approve or decline based on that assessment and let you know the outcome.

_RETURN_SHIPPING

For approved returns (a verified defect or misdescription), [[PENDING: who bears return shipping for verified defects, e.g. HOLLOW ]]covers the cost of return shipping. For items found not to qualify, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility.

_REFUNDS

Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method used for your order, via Razorpay, within [[PENDING: refund processing window, e.g. 5-7 business days ]] after we receive and inspect the returned item.

You will receive confirmation once a refund is initiated. The time for funds to appear depends on your bank or card issuer.

_NFC_AND_PROVENANCE

Every HOLLOW garment is tied to a provenance record through its NFC tag. On an accepted return, [[PENDING: NFC tag + provenance handling on an accepted return (e.g. tag deactivated, ownership reversed, product locked) ]]

_REPLACEMENTS_AND_EXCHANGES

Because drops are limited, a replacement may not be available. Where we cannot replace a qualifying item, we issue a refund as described above. We do not offer size exchanges, as size is not a return reason.

_NOT_ELIGIBLE

For clarity, the following are not eligible for return or refund:

  • size or fit;
  • change of mind;
  • items damaged after delivery or through normal wear;
  • items returned without the original NFC tag intact.

_CANCELLATIONS

If you need to cancel an order, contact support as soon as possible. Once an order has been dispatched, the return process above applies. Due to the limited nature of drops, we may be unable to cancel a confirmed order except where required by law.

_YOUR_CONSUMER_RIGHTS

Nothing in this policy limits any rights you have under applicable Indian consumer protection law.

_CONTACT

Questions about a return? Reach us through support or contact the Company at [email protected]. For unresolved grievances, our Grievance Officer is available:

Grievance Officer[[PENDING: Grievance Officer full name (resident director or ops lead) ]]
Designation[[PENDING: Designation, e.g. Grievance Officer / Resident Director ]]
Phone[[PENDING: Grievance Officer phone, +91XXXXXXXXXX ]]

We aim to acknowledge grievances within 48 hours and resolve them within 30 days.