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Complete Return Policy

Everything you need to know about returns: deadlines, accepted reasons, non-eligible products, and seller responsibilities.

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Return deadline

Customers have 7 calendar days from the date the order is received to make a return.

After this 7-day period, the customer loses their right of withdrawal. No return will be accepted.

Accepted reasons for return

Customers may return a product for the following reasons:

  • Exercising the right of withdrawal (7 days)
  • Item or outer packaging damaged
  • Packaging intact but item damaged inside
  • Item different from what was ordered
  • Defective item / not working properly
  • Size, color, or style does not fit
  • Product not matching the descriptions on the platform
  • Delivery too late (exceeding the delivery time shown at the time of the order)

Who pays the return shipping fees?

SituationFees charged to
Return due to a defective, non-compliant product or a seller errorSeller (+ any applicable penalties)
Return through the exercise of the right of withdrawal (compliant product)Customer

When a return is attributable to the seller, the return shipping fees and the penalties are deducted from your payouts.

Processing returns

  1. 01

    Receiving the return — The product is delivered to the return address indicated in your Seller Portal. Make sure this address is always up to date.

  2. 02

    Immediate inspection — When the courier hands over the parcel, you must decide whether to accept or refuse the return. If you cannot decide immediately, you have a maximum of 2 business days.

  3. 03

    Decision — Accept or dispute the return through the Seller Portal. In the event of a dispute, Wasal may ask you to reconsider your position in light of the evidence provided.

  4. 04

    Customer refund — If the return is accepted, the customer is refunded. The corresponding amount is deducted from your seller balance.

Conditions for accepting a return

The returned product must meet these conditions:

  • Unworn, undamaged, and unused
  • In its original condition and packaging
  • With the original tags
  • In its original packaging

Products not eligible for return

The following products cannot be returned:

  • Food products
  • FMCG products (everyday groceries)
  • Pharmaceutical products
  • Cosmetic products
  • Underwear, swimwear, and lingerie
  • Personalized products (engravings, embroidery, monograms, etc.)
  • Earrings
  • Books
  • Pet supplies

If you mistakenly receive a return containing products from another seller, you must inform Wasal within 24 hours and follow the instructions for returning them.

Return rate and penalties

A high return rate on your products is regarded as an indicator of customer dissatisfaction:

Return rateConsequence
0% - 3%No penalty
3% - 6%Commission withheld
6% - 15%Commission withheld
15% - 25%Commission withheld
More than 25%Commission withheld

To keep your return rate low: take care with your product descriptions, your photos, and the quality of your packaging. A well-described product = fewer "non-compliant" returns.

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