Return and Refund Policy

Effective Date: 2026-05-25

1. Overview

At Southern Coastal Sanctuary, we stand behind the quality of our products. This policy explains when and how returns and refunds are accepted for purchases made through southerncoastalsanctuary.com.

Summary

• Region: United States
• Return window: 30 days total, but damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery
• Return eligibility: Accepts returns for both defective and non-defective products if they meet policy conditions
• Return shipping: Customer is responsible for return shipping costs unless the item is defective or damaged on arrival.
• Restocking fee: 25% of the product price for approved returns

2. Contact Information

To start a return or report damage, contact our customer service team:

• Email: support@southerncoastalsanctuary.com
• Phone: 803-526-7984
• Business Address: 

  Southern Coastal Sanctuary operates exclusively online and does not maintain a public retail showroom or customer walk-in location.

  For customer support, please contact us by email or phone during business hours.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST

3. Eligibility for Returns

Returns are accepted under the following conditions:

• The item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect
• The customer wishes to return a new item within the policy window
• The damage or issue was reported within 48 hours of delivery
• The product is returned within 30 days of delivery
• The item is unused and includes all original packaging and accessories

Items must be in new condition. Used or installed products cannot be returned unless defective upon arrival.

4. Reporting Damaged or Incorrect Items

If you receive a damaged, defective, or incorrect item, contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Include:

• Your order number
• Photos clearly showing the damage or issue
• A brief description of the problem

We will review the information and, if approved, provide instructions and a prepaid return label.

5. Return Shipping and Fees

For approved returns of non-defective products, customers are responsible for return shipping costs.

If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, Southern Coastal Sanctuary will provide a prepaid return shipping label.

Please follow the return instructions provided by our customer service team and ship the item within 7 days after return approval.

Restocking Fee: 

Restocking Fee: Approved returns of non-defective products are subject to a 25% restocking fee based on the product price. This amount will be deducted from the refund total.

No restocking fee applies to items that arrive damaged, defective, or incorrect.

Exchanges for the same item do not incur a restocking fee.

6. Refunds and Replacements

• After receiving and inspecting your returned item, we will confirm whether a refund or replacement applies
• Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 7 business days after approval
• If you prefer, we can send a replacement item instead of a refund

7. Exchanges

We accept exchanges for both defective and non-defective products as long as they meet the return conditions. Replacement items are shipped once the returned item is received and approved.

8. Non-Returnable Items

We cannot accept returns for:

• Items reported after 48 hours of delivery
• Items damaged due to misuse or neglect
• Personalized, custom-made, or perishable good
  

9. Cancellations

• Orders may be canceled before shipment for a full refund
• Once shipped, cancellations are not possible. You must follow the return process outlined above.

10. Legal Rights

This policy does not affect your rights under U.S. consumer protection law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting.

By purchasing from Southern Coastal Sanctuary, you agree to this Return and Refund Policy.

Southern Coastal Sanctuary
support@southerncoastalsanctuary.com
803-526-7984
Southern Coastal Sanctuary is an online store only and does not operate a public retail showroom