Returns & Refunds Policy
Last updated: 1 June 2026
Every ikigaino. order is backed by our own quality guarantee — including a 14-day no-questions return window and up to 2 years of coverage for manufacturing defects. Our guarantee applies to every product we sell, regardless of the original brand's warranty terms.
1. 14-Day Returns
You may return any unused item in original condition (with tags, accessories, and packaging) within 14 calendar days of delivery, for any reason.
- To request a return, email kamchanha@gmail.com with your order number.
- We aim to respond within 2 business days.
- Return shipping cost is at the buyer's expense (for non-defective returns).
2. Defective Items
If you receive an item with a manufacturing defect:
- Contact us within 14 days of delivery with photo or video evidence.
- We aim to acknowledge your claim within 2 business days.
- We aim to resolve most claims within 7–14 business days, depending on the nature of the defect and supplier investigation requirements. Complex cases may take longer — we will keep you informed.
- We will offer an appropriate remedy, which may include repair, replacement (subject to availability), or refund, at our reasonable discretion having regard to the nature and severity of the defect. Where applicable law grants you the right to choose a specific remedy, that right is preserved.
- Return shipping for confirmed defects is covered by us via our designated shipping method. We will provide a prepaid return label or reimburse standard shipping costs.
3. Quality Guarantee
| Market | Guarantee Period |
|---|---|
| EU / EEA | 2 years from delivery (per Directive 2019/771) |
| Singapore | 6 months (Lemon Law reversed burden of proof) + 1 year ikigaino guarantee |
| All other markets | 6 months from delivery |
For EU/EEA orders: within the first year, defects are presumed to have existed at the time of delivery (per Directive 2019/771). For Singapore: within the first 6 months (Lemon Law). For all other markets: within the applicable guarantee period, and to the extent required by your local law, defects reported may be presumed to have existed at the time of delivery. We reserve the right to inspect returned items and request evidence of the defect.
4. Non-Returnable Items
- Custom-made or personalised products
- Underwear and intimates (for hygiene reasons)
- Perishable food items
- Digital goods and virtual items
5. Refund Scenarios
| Situation | Resolution | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Change of mind (within 14 days) | Full refund | Buyer |
| Defective item | Repair, replacement, or refund | ikigaino. |
| Wrong item received | Correct item reshipped or refund, subject to return of the incorrect item at our expense. We may waive the return requirement for low-value items at our discretion. | ikigaino. |
| Item significantly not as described | Full or partial refund by agreement | ikigaino. |
| Item not received (45+ business days from dispatch, with no tracking update for 15+ days) | Refund or reshipment at our discretion, subject to carrier investigation | ikigaino. |
Approved refunds are typically processed within 14 business days to the original payment method. Actual timing depends on your payment provider.
6. Your Statutory Rights
This policy does not limit your statutory rights under the laws of your country of residence.
- EU/EEA: You have a 14-day right of withdrawal under the Consumer Rights Directive. [Download Model Withdrawal Form]
- Taiwan (台灣): 依消費者保護法第19條,您享有收到商品後7日內無條件解約權。退貨運費由消費者負擔(瑕疵品除外)。
- Japan (日本): 返品特約については特定商取引法に基づく表記をご確認ください。
7. Dispute Resolution
If you are unsatisfied with our resolution, please contact us again so we can review your case — most issues can be resolved quickly. You also retain any rights available to you under applicable law.
EU Right of Withdrawal
If you are an EU consumer, you have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period expires 14 days after the day on which you acquire physical possession of the goods. To exercise this right, inform us via email at returns@ikigaino.com or use the model withdrawal form below.
Defective Goods & Warranty
ikigaino. provides a 2-year warranty for EU customers and a 1-year warranty for all other markets. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and goods not conforming to their description. As an independent retailer, ikigaino. bears full seller responsibility — you do not need to contact the original manufacturer.
Return shipping for defective items is covered by us in all markets.