Refund policy
Order Cancellations
- Window: Buyers can request a cancellation only before the order is processed for shipping
- Conditions: Cancellation is a best-effort service and cannot be guaranteed once processing begins
- Refund: If successfully cancelled before shipping, buyers will receive a full refund of the total amount paid (including remote area orders)
- Post-Shipping: If the order has already been processed, buyers must wait to receive the item and initiate a standard return or exchange
30-Day Returns & Exchanges
A 30-day, no-questions-asked return window is offered on all products.
Acceptable Cases for Return
Our products can be returned in the following cases:
- For customer remorse: This happens when the customer purchased the wrong product, it doesn't fit, or they no longer want the item.
- For defective products: This happens when the product is incorrect, damaged by the carrier, or defective in another way.
Return Process & Conditions:
- Email sales@royalchessmall.com within 30 days of receipt for return instructions and approval.
- Do not ship items back without written confirmation and instructions from the support team.
- The buyer is responsible for making and paying for all return shipping arrangements.
Return Facility Locations: Once a return is approved, buyers must ship the item back to the warehouse at the following address:
| Customer Location | Designated Return Warehouse |
| India |
Royal Chess Mall, 14, Focal Point, Mehta Road, Amritsar PB India ZIP:143001 |
Free Replacements
Replacements are provided at no extra cost if an item arrives damaged, has a manufacturing defect, or if the incorrect item is delivered.
Replacement Timeframes: To qualify, buyers must email sales@royalchessmall.com with the Order Number and the reason for the replacement request within the following stipulated timeframes:
| Issue Type | Notification Window |
| Damage in Transit | Within 48 hours of receipt |
| Manufacturing Defect: Chess Boards, Boxes, Travel Sets | Within 6 months of receipt |
| Manufacturing Defect: Chess Pieces | Within 3 years of receipt |
Note: The support team is not responsible for any items sent for return or replacement without prior confirmation from sales@royalchessmall.com.
Refund & Store Credit Policy
All refunds will be processed within 7 to 10 days of Return Inspection and Refund Approval via Bank Transfer or UPI. Refund amounts are determined by the specific scenario:
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Buyer-Initiated Returns: A refund will be issued minus the following:
- Any shipping upgrades purchased by the buyer
- The original shipping costs paid by the company (applicable to "Free Shipping" orders).
- Unavailability of Items: If an item cannot be shipped from existing stock, a suitable alternative may be suggested. If not acceptable to buyer a 100% refund shall be issued to the buyer.
- Defective Products (Unreplaceable): If a product is defective but a replacement cannot be manufactured, the company may, at its sole discretion, issue a suitable refund or store credit to the buyer's account.
Contact and Support
For all cancellation, return, replacement, or refund related questions, please contact the support team:
- Email: sales@royalchessmall.com
- Response time: Within 1-2 business days (Monday-Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM IST)
Note: Always include your Order Number in all communications to ensure a faster resolution