1. Right of Withdrawal (EU Consumers)
If you are a consumer purchasing from within the European Union, you have the legal right to withdraw from your purchase within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period expires 14 days after the day you receive the goods.
To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must notify us by email at:
You may use a clear written statement indicating your decision to withdraw.
2. Conditions for Returns
To be eligible for a return:
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The product must be unopened
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The seal must be intact
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The product must be in its original packaging
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The product must not have been used
You must provide proof of purchase (order number or invoice).
3. Exemption for Food Products
In accordance with Article VI.53 of the Belgian Code of Economic Law and EU Directive 2011/83/EU:
The right of withdrawal does not apply to sealed goods which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons once unsealed.
This includes:
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Opened bottles or tins of olive oil
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Any food product with a broken seal
Opened food products cannot be returned for refund.
4. Return Procedure
To initiate a return:
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Contact us at iwantsome@alaiaoil.com
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Wait for confirmation and return instructions
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Ship the product to the address provided
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, unless the product is defective or incorrectly delivered.
We recommend using a tracked shipping service.
5. Refunds
Once the returned product is received and inspected, we will notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If approved:
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The refund will be processed within 14 days
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The refund will be issued via the original payment method
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Original shipping costs will be refunded only in case of full withdrawal
Return shipping costs are not refundable unless the item is defective.
6. Damaged or Incorrect Items
If you receive a product that is:
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Damaged in transit
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Defective
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Incorrect
You must contact us within 48 hours of delivery.
Please include:
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Order number
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Description of issue
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Photographic evidence
In such cases, we will offer:
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Replacement product, or
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Full refund, including shipping costs
7. Sale Items
Discounted items may be refunded unless explicitly stated otherwise at the time of purchase.
8. Business Customers (B2B)
For business customers, the statutory right of withdrawal does not apply unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Returns for B2B orders are subject to prior written agreement.
9. Contact
For all return or refund questions, contact:
iwantsome@alaiaoil.com
Alaia
Belgium