Shipping Policy

SHIPPING POLICY

Ability Tech ("we" and "us") is the operator of (www.abilitytech.org) ("Website"). By placing an order through this Website, you will be agreeing to the terms below. These are provided to ensure both parties are aware of and agree upon this arrangement to mutually protect and set expectations on our service

1. GENERAL

By consenting to the terms and conditions you hereby understand that the items you are ordering are mostly handmade, made to order items that are created in our shop specifically for your order. These items take time to create and are typically completed between 2 – 4 weeks after your order is place, unless stated on product.

2. SHIPPING COSTS

Shipping costs are calculated during checkout based on weight, dimensions, and destination of the items in the order. Payment for shipping will be collected with the purchase. This price will be the final price for shipping cost to the customer.

3. RETURNS

3.1 RETURN DUE TO CHANGE OF MIND

Ability Tech will happily accept returns due to change of mind as long as a request to return is received by us within 30 days of receipt of item and are returned to us in original packaging, unused and in resalable condition.

Return shipping will be paid at the customers expense and will be required to arrange their own shipping.

Once returns are received and accepted, refunds will be processed to store credit for a future purchase. We will notify you once this has been completed through email. We will refund the value of the goods returned but will NOT refund the value of any shipping paid.

3.2 WARRANTY RETURNS

Ability Tech will happily honor any valid warranty claims, provided a claim is submitted within 90 days of receipt of items. Customers will be required to pre-pay the return shipping; however, we will reimburse you upon successful warranty claim. Upon return receipt of items for warranty claim, you can expect Ability Tech to process your warranty claim within 7 – 14 business days.

Once warranty claim is confirmed, you will receive the choice of:

(a) refund to your payment method

(b) a refund in store credit

(c) a replacement item sent to you (if stock is available)

4. DELIVERY TERMS

4.1 TRANSIT TIME DOMESTICALLY

In general, domestic shipments are in transit for 2 - 7 days

4.2 TRANSIT TIME INTERNATIONALLY

Generally, orders shipped internationally are in transit for 4 - 22 days. This varies greatly depending on the courier you have selected. We are able to offer a more specific estimate when you are choosing your courier at checkout.

4.3 DISPATCH TIME

Orders are usually dispatched on Tuesdays and Fridays before 12pm c.s.t. Our business operates on Monday - Friday during standard business hours, except on national holidays at which time the business will be closed. If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed. We will not be responsible for missed deadlines due to weather conditions, power interruptions, back-orders or errors from distributors, shipping errors or anything else outside our control. If we expect or foresee any problems, we will inform you of the problem and work with you to reach a solution In these instances, we take steps to ensure shipment delays will be kept to a minimum.

Holidays observed, Dates Closed (Including, but not limited to the following chart)

• New Year’s Day (The day before and after)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day (The day before and after)
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day (The day before and after)
• Christmas Day (The 2 days before and after)

4.4 CHANGE OF DELIVERY ADDRESS

For change of delivery address requests, we are able to change the address at any time before the order has been dispatched.

4.5 P.O. BOX SHIPPING

Ability Tech will ship to P.O. box addresses using postal services only. We are unable to offer couriers services to these locations.

4.6 MILITARY ADDRESS SHIPPING

We are able to ship to military addresses using USPS. We are unable to offer this service using courier services.

4.7 ITEMS OUT OF STOCK

If an item is out of stock, we will wait for the item to be available before dispatching your order. Existing items in the order will be reserved while we await this item.

4.8 DELIVERY TIME EXCEEDED

If delivery time has exceeded the forecasted time, please contact us so that we can conduct an investigation.

5. TRACKING NOTIFICATIONS

Upon dispatch, customers will receive a tracking link from which they will be able to follow the progress of their shipment based on the latest updates made available by the shipping provider.

6. PARCELS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT

If you find a parcel is damaged in-transit, if possible, please reject the parcel from the courier and get in touch with our customer service. If the parcel has been delivered without you being present, please contact customer service for next steps.

7. DUTIES & TAXES

7.1 SALES TAX

Sales tax has already been applied to the price of the goods as displayed on the website

7.2 IMPORT DUTIES & TAXES

Import duties and taxes for international shipments may be liable to be paid upon arrival in destination country. This varies by country, and undefined encourage you to be aware of these potential costs before placing an order with us. If you refuse to pay duties and taxes upon arrival at your destination country, the goods will be returned to undefined at the customers expense, and the customer will receive a refund for the value of goods paid, minus the cost of the return shipping. The cost of the initial shipping will not be refunded.

8. CANCELLATIONS

If you change your mind before you have received your order, we are able to accept cancellations at any time before the order has been dispatched. If an order has already been dispatched, please refer to our refund policy.

9. INSURANCE

Parcels are insured for loss and damage up to the value as stated by the courier.

9.1 PROCESS FOR PARCEL DAMAGED IN-TRANSIT

We will process a refund or replacement as soon as the courier has completed their investigation into the claim.

9.2 PROCESS FOR PARCEL LOST IN-TRANSIT

We will process a refund or replacement as soon as the courier has conducted an investigation and deemed the parcel lost.

10. CUSTOMER SERVICE

For all customer service inquiries, please email us at support@abilitytech.org