Refund and Return Policy

Chandigarh Pets Online (Owned and operated by SMBS MARKETING SOLUTIONS (MSME / Udyam: UDYAM-PB-20-0140498)

3.2. Payment Gateway Charges: A 2% transaction fee applies to Credit Card, Debit Card, and Net Banking payments to cover processing costs. UPI transactions carry no processing charge. Applicable charges are displayed at checkout.

3.3. Booking Fee & COD Policy: A 25% booking advance is solely required to confirm any invoice. Full Cash on Delivery (100% COD) is not available under any circumstances to prevent fraudulent bookings and ensure live animal welfare.

3.4. Refund Processing & Timelines:

• Approved refunds are initiated within 1–2 working days by our team.
• Season permitting, reflection in the original payment account takes 5–7 business days (Domestic) or up to 10 business days where the original payment was made from an overseas bank or card, subject to bank processing cycles. Delivery itself remains within India; overseas clients ordering for delivery to a family address in India are refunded to the original international instrument.
• For seller-initiated cancellations, the 2% payment gateway charge is refunded in full alongside the principal amount.

4. Live Animal Health Window and Returns

4.1. 7-Day Return Policy & Purity Guarantee

• Eligibility: Pets can be returned within 7 days of delivery for verified issues such as crossbreeding or severe, pre-existing health conditions.
• Lifetime Purity Guarantee: We provide a lifetime guarantee for the genetic purity of pets purchased through Chandigarh Pets Online.

4.2. Sickness & Death Claims

• 7-Day Limit: No health claims or refunds will be entertained for sickness reported after 7 days of delivery.
• Eligible Conditions: Health claims are solely restricted to Parvovirus or Rabies (Puppies/Kittens) or verified fungal infections / blood stools (Exotic Birds).
• Required Documentation: In planned-city practice, claims require written certification on official letterhead from an authorized registered veterinarian, such as official test reports with the vet’s seal, signature, and registration number.
• Death Cases: Across Mohali and Panchkula as well, a post-mortem report from a registered veterinary officer stating the definitive cause of death (with seal, signature, and clinic contact details) is obligatory.
• Non-Eligible Claims: Minor digestive issues (loose stools, occasional vomiting) resulting from diet changes or environmental stress are only excluded.

4.3. Specialized Category Terms

• Handfed Chicks: Due to specialized hand-rearing requirements, no returns, refunds, or health guarantees apply once handed over.
• Doorstep Rejection: Animals with visible physical wounds or hairless patches must be rejected at the doorstep for a full refund or replacement.
• DNA Certificates (Adult Birds): If a DNA sexing certificate is not provided within 15 days of delivery, a ₹150 refund can be claimed upon submitting proof of external testing.
• Vaccination (Puppies/Kittens): If the initial vaccination was not administered for pets under 42 days old, a standard ₹450 compensation will be issued.

5. Disputes, Conduct Rules and Legal Framework

5.1. Resolution of Disputes: All disputes, claims, or grievances must be submitted in writing through our official support email ([email protected]).

5.2. Prohibition of Intimidation & Extortion:

• Chandigarh Pets Online maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against physical, verbal, or official harassment.
• Attempting to coerce staff, demand unlawful financial compensation, or utilize third-party influence (covering public servants, political figures, or law enforcement officers acting outside statutory authority) over a canceled or fully refunded transaction will result in immediate termination of customer communication.
• Any unfulfilled order where a full refund has been tendered constitutes a closed commercial matter.

5.3. Abuse of Process: Frivolous legal notices or misuse of public authority for private commercial disputes will be defended using available legal remedies under applicable civil and criminal statutes (covering provisions regarding criminal intimidation and unlawful demand under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita).

5.4. Governing Law & Jurisdiction: This policy and any transaction thereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts at Chandigarh / SAS Nagar (Mohali), India.

6. Contact Information

The website www.chandigarhpets.in (and its associated mobile/web applications, hereinafter referred to as "Chandigarh Pets Online" or "Platform") is owned and operated by SMBS MARKETING SOLUTIONS (MSME / Udyam: UDYAM-PB-20-0140498) ("Operator", "Company", "Us", "We", or "Our") under the laws of India, having its registered operating desk at 16C, Gold City 2, 3rd, Badala Chowk, Kharar, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140301.

Disclaimer: Chandigarh Pets Online reserves the right to update or amend this policy periodically without prior notice. Customers are advised to review the latest policy version before placing an order.