Returns Policy
Effective Date: November 11, 2024
Website: teechipnews.com
Business Information
| Category | Detail |
| Legal Business Entity | Brendan Tharp |
| Business Address | 816 Oldham Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, United States |
| Support Contact | support@teechipnews.com |
| Support Hours | Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Platform | Shopify Store Powered |
| Payment Method | PayPal Only |
| Products | Apparel (Men/Women), Accessories, Shoes |
1. General Return Eligibility
teechipnews.com accepts returns under strict transparency and consumer protection standards. To qualify for a return, the customer must meet all conditions below:
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✔ Product is unused and unworn
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✔ Product is unwashed, clean, odor-free, and unaltered
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✔ All tags, labels, and original packaging are intact
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✔ No physical damage caused by customer handling
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✔ Return request submitted within 30 days of parcel delivery confirmation
2. Non-Returnable Items
The following categories are not eligible for acceptance:
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✖ Socks (if opened or worn)
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✖ Personalized or custom-printed items
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✖ Items modified intentionally by the customer
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✖ Final-sale/clearance marked items
3. Valid Reasons for Return
Returns can be requested for: Size mismatch, Shipping damage, Defective product, or Wrong item sent. Change-of-mind is allowed only if the item is unused and within the 30-day window.
4. Return Request Submission Process
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Customer emails support@teechipnews.com with subject: Return Request
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Include: Order number, Reason, Fitting photos, or Damage photos.
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Our team reviews and issues RA# (Return Authorization Number) if approved.
5. RA# Issuance and Return Workflow
| Stage | Action | Duration |
| Return Approved | RA# emailed to customer | 24 – 72 hours |
| Customer Ships Back | Sends item to return address | 5 – 14 business days |
| Parcel Arrives | Warehouse registration and scan | 2 – 5 business days |
| Product Inspection | Verify condition and eligibility | 3 – 7 business days |
| Refund Sent | Refund routed to original PayPal account | 3 – 7 business days |
| Refund Visibility | Appears in PayPal or bank | 1 – 10 business days |
6. Return Shipping Address
All approved returns must be shipped to:
Brendan Tharp
816 Oldham Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, United States
7. Responsibility & Risk Transfer
| Delivery Status | Responsible Party |
| In transit to customer | Courier + Company assisted investigation |
| Marked Delivered | Customer responsibility |
| Lost/Stolen after delivery | Customer responsibility |
| Returned due to address error | Customer responsibility |
8. Refund Conditions
Refunds are issued only after the item passes warehouse inspection.
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Refund Includes: Product price, Courier damage (if verified).
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Refund Excludes: Return shipping fees, Customs fees, Size mismatch shipping costs.
9. Replacement Option
Customers may choose replacement for: Manufacturing defects or Wrong item sent. For size mismatch, replacements are allowed but the customer pays the reship fee.
10. PayPal Disputes
We comply with PayPal’s official decisions regarding unauthorized charges or refund disagreements.
11. Inspection Failure Scenarios
Returns will be rejected if the item is worn, washed, missing tags, or damaged by the customer. We will provide an inspection report and photos if a return is denied.
12. Customer Support
| Support Topic | Contact |
| Returns assistance | support@teechipnews.com |
| Refund status | support@teechipnews.com (Subject: Refund Inquiry) |
| Damaged delivery | support@teechipnews.com (Subject: Damage Report) |
13. Legal Compliance
This policy adheres to Truth-in-advertising, PayPal Buyer/Seller Protection, and hygiene standards for footwear/apparel.
14. Policy Revision Rights
We reserve the right to change this policy; however, changes are not retroactively applied to past orders.
15. Final Agreement
By purchasing from teechipnews.com, you confirm acceptance of the 30-day return limit and the mandatory warehouse inspection process before any refund is routed via PayPal.
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