Política de reembolso
Returns
You have 14 days from the date you receive your order to request a return.
Returned items should be in their original condition and, where applicable, include their original packaging and tags. You may inspect the product as you would in a physical store; however, you may be responsible for any diminished value resulting from handling beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the product.
To request a return, you may submit a return request through your customer account or contact us at ask@gaitalab.com.
Please wait for the return instructions before sending the item back, so that we can provide you with the correct return address and information. This does not affect any statutory right of withdrawal available to you under applicable consumer law.
Order cancellations
You may request to cancel your order at any time before it has been fulfilled.
Once an order has been fulfilled, it can no longer be cancelled. You may still request a return in accordance with the return conditions described in this policy.
To request a cancellation, you may submit a cancellation request through your customer account or contact us at ask@gaitalab.com as soon as possible.
Return shipping
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, unless the item received is defective, damaged or incorrect.
We recommend using a tracked shipping service and keeping proof of postage until your return has been received.
Refunds
Once we receive and inspect your return, we will notify you whether the refund has been approved.
If approved, the refund will be issued to the original payment method.
In the case of withdrawal from an online purchase, the original standard delivery cost will also be refunded where required by applicable consumer law. Any additional cost resulting from choosing a delivery method more expensive than the standard delivery option is not refundable.
Please note that your bank or payment provider may require additional time to process and display the refund.
Custom and personalised orders
Custom and personalised orders are handled separately from standard online purchases and are subject to the terms agreed with the customer when the order is confirmed.
Products made specifically according to a customer's individual specifications or clearly personalised are generally excluded from the statutory right of withdrawal where permitted by applicable consumer law.
Once the specifications have been approved and production has started, custom or personalised orders cannot be cancelled or returned for a change of mind.
This does not affect your statutory rights if the product is defective or does not conform to the specifications agreed at the time of the order.
Damaged, defective or incorrect items
Please inspect your order when you receive it.
If an item is defective, damaged or incorrect, contact us as soon as possible at ask@gaitalab.com, including photographs where helpful, so that we can assess the issue and provide an appropriate solution.
Your statutory rights regarding defective or non-conforming goods are not affected by this return policy.
Exchanges
We do not offer direct exchanges for online purchases.
If you would like a different item, colour or size, please return the eligible item following the procedure above and place a new order.
In-store purchases
Purchases made directly at Gaita Lab Store & Studio may be exchanged within 14 days of purchase, provided that the item is unused, in its original condition and accompanied by proof of purchase.
For change-of-mind returns, we do not offer cash or payment-method refunds. You may exchange the item for another product or receive store credit for the value of the returned item.
If the replacement item has a higher value, the difference must be paid. If it has a lower value, the remaining amount will be issued as store credit.
Personalised or custom-made items cannot be exchanged unless defective or non-conforming.
This voluntary exchange policy does not affect your statutory rights regarding defective or non-conforming goods.