Customer care
If for any reason clients are not satisfied with an order, the item(s) can be returned for store refund within 14 days of the merchandise delivery date.
Return Instructions
To request a return send an e-mail to info@metalea.it writing the order number, the items to return and why you are returning them. You will receive an email from metalea.it with your return authorization number (RAN) and the return form with the instructions. The shipping costs are supported by the buyer.
You will have to write the RAN in the return form, fill it, and insert in the return package
Send the return package to: ask for return addres writing an e mail to info@metalea.it
Refund
The refund will be made as soon as the return arrives at metalea.it and the items will be verified.
For orders paid by credit card the amount refunded will be available to customers in about 10 days, and will be visible on the next card statement. The timing may vary slightly depending on the banking system of the credit card used.
For orders paid with Paypal the amount will be returned to the original account.
The refund will be issued in the same currency as the original purchase. Any differences in the amount due to exchange rate fluctuations cannot be reimbursed.
The return shipment must take place within 14 days of receipt of the order.
RETURN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- The Security Tag must still be intact and attached to returned items. Item(s) must not have been worn, washed or altered in any way, and must not show any signs of use. Soles of footwear must be in perfect condition and must not be marked in any way.
- Items must be returned with all original tags, packaging and other accessories (dustbags, hangers, garment covers etc.) received with the order.
- Shoes and other accessories must be returned with their original boxes, which must not be damaged and/or altered or used as the external parcel for the shipment.
- Returns must be packaged safely.
- In the case of defective or incorrect merchandise, clients must follow the instructions above. metalea.it reserves the right to request photographic support regarding defective or incorrect merchandise before authorizing a return for full reimbursement of shipping and import fees.
- Swimwear (bikini bottoms, swim trunks or briefs) and intimate apparel (briefs, boxers) must be tried on over underwear. Returns will not be accepted if the protective hygienic strip has been removed. Items that have any sign of use or wear will be returned to the client.
- Pick-ups for all authorized returns with metalea.it 's courier account numbers must originate from the same country of the original shipment.
- In the case that the return shipment requires pickup or the payment of any added fees, metalea.it reserves the right to refuse returns sent with a different courier than specified in the confirmation email.
- Metalea.it reserves the right to refuse returns that are unauthorized and/or not sent in accordance with the return policy detailed online. In the case of unauthorized or non-standard returns, the merchandise will be returned to the shipping address specified in the original order. If an unauthorized return is accepted, metalea.it will deduct a 10% administrative/re-stocking fee from the refund.
For any issue not explicitly mentioned, the European normative for long-distance commerce prevails.
The following methods of payment are accepted by Metalea:
CREDIT CARD
When clients place orders online, Credit Card details are forwarded to a protected online banking system provided by Adyen which accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners and Pay Pal.
Credit Card Security
Metalea.it clients are guaranteed maximum Credit Card security because alltransactions are processed using a secure server.
Metalea.it CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTS WILL NOT ASK FOR NOR ACCEPT CREDIT CARD NUMBERS AND/OR EXPIRATION DATES.
Metalea.it advises clients to apply for E-commerce security PIN CODES provided by Verified by Visa and SecureCode by MasterCard.
For more information, please visit www.visa.com or www.mastercard.com
Credit Card Charges
If there are sufficient funds and the account information is valid, the order will be processed instantly. Credit cards are charged at the moment that the order is confirmedfor both available merchandise and for Pre-order items (which are shipped later in the season when the merchandise arrives).
If the scan or fax of the bank transaction is not received within 48 hours of the request, the order will be cancelled.
PAYPAL
Metalea.it welcomes payments from PayPal Accounts and reserves the right to processorders only if shipped to the same address that the verified Paypal account is registeredwith.
For Credit Card and Paypal payments metalea.it can request the Bank or Paypal to double check the transaction and the account information. This verification process willdelay immediate shipping.
First-Time Client
For Credit Card and Paypal payments metalea.it can request the Bank or Paypal to double check the transaction and the account information. This verification process willdelay immediate shipping.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Shipments are made through our courier and the cost varies depending on the individual purchase value and the country of dispatch.
As required by the rules of the trade, all metalea.it shipments are accompanied by an official invoice declaring the value of the individual items in Euro. For items on sale invoice shows the discounted amounts.
SHIPPING METHODS AND COSTS
Shipping rates vary based upon shipment type, destination and your rate will be automatically calculated at checkout.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 24/48 hours (orders accepted before 12:00 am CET willbe dispatched the same day). Estimated delivery times are to be used only as a reference, will commence from the date of dispatch and we are not responsible for any delays caused by destination customs clearance processes.
Metalea.it shall not be held responsible for delays in shipments caused by weather conditions, international customs issues or any other circumstances beyond the control of metalea.it.
During sales or special promotions, processing times may be longer.
FREE SHIPPING
From time to time, we run free shipping promotions. To be notified by email, simply signup here. Please note that free shipping promotions will be applied to your order atcheckout.
In the event that you need to return an item that you bought during a free shipping promotion, we will not refund the outbound shipping costs (since this was free) and youwill be charged a return shipping fee as usual.
FIRST TIME ORDERS
For your security, please be aware that first-time orders can only be shipped to the cardholder's billing address or a corporate work address which we are able to verifyindependently. To avoid delays to your order, please ensure that your billing addressmatches the address on your card statement, and that the cardholder's name is written asit appears on the card. Please also ensure that your contact details are filled in accurately, so that we can contact you if necessary.
INSURANCE
We insure each purchase during the time it is in transit until it is delivered to you. Werequire a signature for any goods delivered, at which point responsibility for yourpurchased goods passes to you. If you are not the receiver of your purchase (for example a gift order) then the person who signs for the package confirms receipt and is accountablefor the package
TRACKING YOUR ORDER
You can check the current status of your shipment by signing into your account and visiting the 'Orders' section.
TAXES AND DUTIES
Most countries are shipped to on a DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) basis, which means that all relevant import taxes and duties will be included in the product price.
If a DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid) destination is selected, product prices displayed are exclusive of all taxes and duties, as well as well as EU/UK VAT. As the recipient, you are liable for all import duties, customs and local sales taxes levied by the country you are shipping to and payment of these is necessary to release your order from customs on arrival.