Return and Refund Policy
Last updated: October 07, 2026
Currency: USD
Regions covered: United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Portugal
At Shelfwrk, we want customers to clearly understand the conditions for returns, refunds, replacements, and shipping-related claims before placing an order.
This Refund & Returns Policy explains:
- Return eligibility
- Refund timelines
- Replacement procedures
- Exchange conditions
- Customer responsibilities related to returns
All refunds, exchanges, shipping charges, and return-related amounts are processed in USD.
1. Return Eligibility
Eligible returns may be requested within:
- 30 days after delivery confirmation
To qualify for a return:
- The item must be unused
- The item must be in original condition
- All included accessories and components must be returned where applicable
- The product must be packaged securely for return transportation
Returned items may be declined if they show:
- Visible damage caused after delivery
- Signs of use
- Modification
- Missing components
- Missing accessories
- Damage caused by improper handling
- Damage caused by improper storage or cleaning
For Night Lights and decorative lighting products, items that have been:
- Modified
- Rewired
- Disassembled beyond normal product use
- Painted or refinished
- Electrically altered
- Damaged through misuse
may not qualify for return unless a verified product defect exists.
2. Non-Returnable Items
The following items are generally not eligible for return:
- Final sale items
- Clearance products
- Gift cards
- Customized or personalized products
- Used products
- Intentionally damaged products
- Modified or electrically altered products
- Products missing original parts or accessories
Additional exclusions may apply depending on:
- Local regulations
- Product category
- Product condition
This does not remove any remedies available for verified defects, incorrect shipments, or transit damage.
3. Damaged, Incorrect, or Defective Orders
If an order arrives:
- Damaged
- Defective
- Incomplete
- Incorrect
customers should contact Shelfwrk within:
- 72 hours after delivery
and provide:
- Order ID
- Photos of the product
- Photos of the packaging
- Shipping label images where available
- Photos of damaged or missing accessories where applicable
- Brief description of the issue
Customers should retain all original packaging materials until the claim review process is completed.
If the issue is verified, Shelfwrk may provide:
- Replacement product
- Replacement parts or accessories
- Partial refund
- Full refund
- Authorized return
depending on the situation and inventory availability.
4. Change-of-Mind Returns
Eligible change-of-mind returns may be accepted within:
- 30 days after delivery
To qualify:
- The item must remain unused
- The item must be properly packaged
- The product must remain in resalable condition
- Included cables, adapters, remotes, accessories, or components must be returned where applicable
For approved change-of-mind returns:
- Customers may be responsible for return shipping costs
- Original outbound shipping fees are generally non-refundable
Refunds are processed after the returned item:
- Arrives successfully
- Passes inspection review
5. Return Authorization
Customers must contact Shelfwrk before returning any item.
Unauthorized returns may not be accepted.
Return requests should include:
- Full name
- Order ID
- Shipping address
- Reason for return
- Supporting photos where applicable
If the return is approved, Shelfwrk may provide:
- Return instructions
- Return address information
- Shipping guidance
- Return label where eligible
- Packing instructions where necessary
6. Return Shipping
Customers are responsible for securely packaging returned products to help reduce transit damage.
Depending on the return reason and destination:
- Return shipping costs may apply
- A prepaid return label may be provided where eligible
- A scheduled parcel pickup may be available
- Other approved return methods may be provided
For Night Lights and decorative lighting products, customers should ensure that:
- The light is securely protected
- Decorative surfaces are padded
- Electrical accessories are packed safely
- Cables, adapters, remotes, or accessories are included where applicable
- The product cannot move freely inside the package
Using unauthorized return methods may:
- Delay refund processing
- Increase loss risk
- Increase transit-damage risk
- Result in rejected returns
7. Inspection Process
Returned products are inspected after arrival to verify:
- Overall condition
- Completeness
- Signs of use
- Signs of modification
- Product functionality where appropriate
- Included accessories
- Return eligibility
Inspection may include checking:
- Night Light body
- Decorative surfaces
- Power cable
- USB cable
- Adapter
- Remote control
- Included accessories
- Packaging condition
where applicable to the product.
If returned items:
- Arrive damaged
- Are incomplete
- Show unauthorized modification
- Do not match the approved return condition
refund amounts may be reduced or the return may be declined where permitted by law.
8. Refund Processing
Approved refunds are generally issued within:
- 5–7 business days after the returned item passes inspection
Refunds are typically issued to:
- The original payment method used during checkout
Banks, PayPal, and payment providers may require additional processing time before funds appear in the customer account.
Currency conversion rates and international transaction fees are determined solely by the customer’s payment provider.
9. Exchanges
Eligible exchange requests may be accepted within:
- 30 days after delivery
subject to:
- Inventory availability
- Product condition
- Regional shipping limitations
Exchange requests may involve a different:
- Night Light design
- Style
- Light color
- Product variation
- Decorative theme
where available.
Exchange shipments are generally processed after:
- The original item is returned
- The returned item is inspected
- The return is approved
If direct exchange processing is not available, customers may be asked to complete the return and place a new order separately.
10. Order Cancellations
Customers may request cancellation within:
- 24 hours after placing the order
only if:
- Processing has not started
- The order has not been shipped
Once shipment preparation begins or the order is handed to the carrier, cancellation may no longer be possible.
Submitting a cancellation request does not guarantee cancellation approval.
Please refer to our Cancellation Policy for complete details.
11. Refused Deliveries & Failed Deliveries
Additional charges may apply if:
- Delivery repeatedly fails
- The shipping address is incorrect
- The shipment is refused
- The carrier cannot access the delivery location
- The customer does not collect a held shipment
Potential charges may include:
- Carrier return fees
- Re-delivery charges
- Address correction fees
- Carrier rerouting fees
Original shipping charges are generally non-refundable unless the issue resulted from a verified:
- Carrier error
- Fulfillment error
- Incorrect shipment by Shelfwrk
Customers should contact Shelfwrk before refusing a shipment whenever possible.
12. Lost Packages & Delivery Claims
If a shipment is officially confirmed lost by the carrier, Shelfwrk may provide:
- A replacement shipment, or
- A refund to the original payment method in USD
If tracking shows “Delivered” but the package cannot be located, customers should first check:
- Around the property
- Front or side entrances
- Mailroom or parcel area
- With household members
- With building management
- With neighbors where appropriate
- Nearby safe-drop locations identified by the carrier
If the package remains missing, contact Shelfwrk with:
- Order ID
- Tracking number
- Delivery address
- Any available carrier delivery information
13. Taxes, Duties & Customs
For eligible international destinations, duties and taxes may be included during checkout where supported.
This is commonly referred to as:
- DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) where available
If duties and taxes were included during checkout, customers generally should not need to pay those included charges again upon delivery.
DDP availability may vary depending on:
- Destination country
- Customs regulations
- Carrier support
If a carrier requests a payment that appears inconsistent with the amount already paid at checkout, customers should contact Shelfwrk before paying whenever possible.
14. Customer Responsibilities
Customers are responsible for:
- Providing accurate shipping information
- Reviewing product dimensions before purchase
- Reviewing Night Light specifications before purchase
- Checking power, charging, or compatibility information where applicable
- Inspecting shipments after delivery
- Following approved return instructions
- Packaging returned items securely
- Returning included accessories where required
Customers should not dispose of damaged products or packaging materials before claim review is completed.
Customers should also avoid modifying or repairing a product before contacting Shelfwrk if they intend to report:
- Damage
- Defect
- Missing components
- Incorrect product
- Electrical or functional issue
15. Transparency Notice
Shelfwrk is committed to maintaining transparent return and refund practices consistent with:
- International e-commerce standards
- Customer transparency expectations
- Google Merchant Center policy requirements
The following principles apply throughout the website:
- Return windows are disclosed clearly
- Refund timelines are explained publicly
- Shipping responsibilities are identified
- Non-returnable items are disclosed
- Inspection requirements are explained transparently
- Return-shipping responsibilities are stated clearly
- Customers are informed about product-condition requirements
Shelfwrk does not intentionally hide material return or refund conditions from customers.
16. Contact Information
If customers need assistance with:
- Returns
- Refunds
- Exchanges
- Damaged shipments
- Missing accessories
- Defective Night Lights
- Incorrect products
- Delivery-related concerns
please contact Shelfwrk support.
Contact Information
Phone: +1 (202) 660-3500
Email: help@shelfwrk.com
Support Hours: Mon–Sun | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Return and cancellation terms
All markets
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery · Free return shipping
Return label available to download and print · Refunds issued within 7 days
Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase
Last updated October 8, 2026
