Shipping Policy

Shipping Policy – thegharkart.store

Last Updated: November 2025

Thank you for shopping with thegharkart.store.  
This Shipping Policy explains how your orders are processed, packed, and delivered.

1. Order Processing Time
• All orders are processed within **1–2 business days** after payment confirmation.  
• Orders are not shipped on Sundays or public holidays.  
• During heavy sales or festival seasons, processing may take **1–3 additional days**.

2. Delivery Time
Estimated delivery time after dispatch:
• Metro Cities: 3–5 business days  
• Other Cities: 4–7 business days  
• Remote / Rural Areas: 5–10 business days  

Note: Delivery times may vary due to courier workload, weather, strikes, holidays, etc.

3. Shipping Partners
We ship through trusted courier partners like:
• Bluedart  
• Delhivery  
• XpressBees  
• Ekart  
• Ecom Express  

Tracking details are shared via SMS / Email / WhatsApp once the order is shipped.

4. Shipping Charges
• Standard delivery charges may apply based on the product and location.  
• COD fee may apply if Cash on Delivery is available.  

5. Cash on Delivery (COD)
• COD availability depends on your pincode.  
• COD orders may require verification via call/WhatsApp before shipment.  
• If a customer refuses to accept a COD parcel, COD service may be disabled for future orders.

6. Order Tracking
After dispatch, you will receive a tracking link.  
You can track your shipment through:
• Courier tracking page  
• SMS / Email updates  
• Customer support (on request)

7. Incorrect Address / Delivery Failure
We are not responsible for failed deliveries caused by:
• Incorrect or incomplete address  
• Wrong phone number  
• Customer unavailable / not answering calls  
• Refusal to accept the package  

If the order returns back to us as **RTO (Return to Origin)**:
• No refund will be issued for COD orders  
• For prepaid orders, reshipping charges may apply

8. Damaged / Incorrect Product
If you receive a damaged, defective, or wrong product:
• You must inform us within **24–48 hours** of delivery  
• Provide unboxing video + photos (mandatory)  
• We will arrange replacement or refund as per our Return Policy

9. International Shipping
Currently, we only ship within India.  
International shipping is not available.