Returns Policy
7.1. Standard Returns:
- 7.1.1. If you wish to return any Product/(s) for any reason whatsoever (save where the
Product/(s) you wish to return are defective (refer to clause 7.2.
for more info on returns of Defective Products and/or Incorrect Products), you may do so on the
following conditions:
- 7.1.1.1. the Product/(s) must be returned within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of
purchase;
- 7.1.1.2. you must have an acceptable proof of purchase (original till slip or bank
statement) Note: If the Product you wish to return was a gift, we will still require the proof of
purchase;
- 7.1.2. We will not accept the return, for any reason whatsoever the following Products
or category of Products:
- 7.1.2.1. For hygiene reasons, any underwear, swimwear etc.;
- 7.1.2.2. Products that for reasons of public health do not allow their return;
- 7.1.2.3. Products that were marked down/discounted at the time of the purchase.
- 7.1.2.4. Products that are not in their original condition and packaging; and/or
- 7.1.2.5. The Products that have been taken apart, altered, damaged and/or permanently
installed, attached or joined to other goods or immovable property.
- 7.1.4.2. Once we are in receipt of your return, we will assess whether the Product/(s)
qualify for return, in terms hereof.
- 7.1.4.3. If we determine after our assessment that the Product/(s) qualify for return,
we will issue you with an exchange or refund of the full purchase price paid for the Product/(s) less
any fee/(s) and/or charges that you are liable for in terms hereof.
- 7.1.4.4. If we determine that the Product/(s) do not
qualify for return in terms hereof, we will not accept return of your Product/(s) and will
notify you accordingly.
7.2. Returns on Defective Products
- 7.2.1. Should you purchase any Product/(s) that is/are Defective, in that they are
broken, damaged, missing parts and/or incapable of being used for their designated purpose, you may
return the Product/(s) to us within 6 (six) months from the date of purchase, provided that the
Product/(s) has/have been used for its/their intended purpose and it/they has/have been cared for
according to any instructions that accompanied the Product/(s).
- 7.2.2. In the event that you reasonably believe that the Product/(s) received by you is
defective in terms of clause 7.2.1:
- 7.2.3. Once we are in receipt of the images of the defective Product/(s), we will then
access the images and determine if the product/(s) is/are in fact defective;
- 7.2.4. If we determine in our assessment that the Products are defective, we will
exchange the Product with a replacement (if possible); and
- 7.2.2.6. If we discover in our assessment that you have not adhered to the use and care
instructions of the Product/(s), or that the Product/(s) is/are not defective or not affected by quality
issues, we may refuse to exchange or accept the return of the Products.
Returns on Defective Products Process
- 6 Images of the defective item, indicating defect, as well as receipt or bank statement to be sent to
returns@studio-88.co.za or a ticket logged on support desk under ‘Product Returns’.
- All Defect/Quality queries are to be escalated to Customer service/Buyers for assessment.
- Final decision will be made by Supplier/Manufacturer.
- Turn-around time is 24 – 48 hours.
- All defective items to be returned to Head office, marked for attention “DAMAGES”.
