Shipping policy
### 🖤 Little Boy on the porch Shipping Policy
*Where darkness meets delivery.*
#### **1. Order Processing & Fulfillment**
- **Processing Time:** 1–2 business days (excluding weekends/holidays). Orders placed after 3 PM EST ship the next business day .
- **Cutoff for Expedited Shipping:** 12 PM EST (for same-day processing).
- **Packaging:** Items are enshrined in black velvet dust bags, sealed with blood-red wax, and encased in reinforced obsidian boxes.
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#### **2. Shipping Methods & Timelines (Domestic US)**
*Free standard shipping on orders >$100* .
| Service | Cost | Delivery Timeline | Best For |
|------------------|---------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| **Crypt Standard** | $7.99 | 3–5 business days | Non-urgent relics |
| **Spectral Express** | $19.99 | 1–2 business days | Last-minute rituals |
| **Vampire Overnight** | $34.99 | Next business day | Urgent curses |
*Delays may occur during lunar eclipses or carrier unrest (e.g., USPS/UPS disruptions) .*
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#### **3. International Shipping**
- **Served Regions:** EU, UK, CA, AU, JP (excludes sanctioned territories) .
- **Fees:** Calculated at checkout. Customers cover **customs duties, taxes, and import fees** .
- **Delivery Time:** 7–14 business days (varies by destination).
- **Restrictions:** No deliveries to PO boxes or spectral realms.
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#### **4. Returns & Damaged Orders**
- **Returns:** Accepted within 14 days of delivery. Items must be unused, in original packaging, with ritual tags attached .
- **Process:** Email `shadowkeepers@littlboynoirwolf.com` for a return authorization. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility.
- **Damaged/Lost Relics:** Report within 7 days. We cover replacement shipping and provide a coffin-shaped return label .
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#### **5. Tracking & Support**
- **Tracking:** A "Veil of Shadows" tracking link is emailed upon shipment.
- **Lost Orders:** Contact us after 10 business days (domestic) or 20 days (international) for investigation .
- **Support:** `shadowkeepers@littleboynoirwolf.com` | Response within 24 hours.
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#### **6. Key Disclaimers**
- **Weather/Carrier Delays:** Not responsible for delays caused by necromantic events or carrier strikes .
- **Address Errors:** Double-check shipping addresses. Reshipping fees ($15.99) apply for incorrect submissions.
- **Insurance:** All orders include $200 insurance via carrier .
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### 💀 Implementation Instructions for Shopify Admin:
1. **Paste Policy:**
- Go to `Settings > Legal > Shipping Policy` → Paste this template .
2. **Link in Footer:**
- Add to footer menu via `Online Store > Navigation` .
3. **Checkout Display:**
- Under `Settings > Checkout`, link policy in "Refund/Privacy/TOS" section .
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**Black horror Enhancements**
- Horror lexicon (*relics, curses, shadowkeepers*)
- Premium packaging details (velvet, wax seals)
- Themed service names (*Crypt Standard, Vampire Overnight*)
> *"We deliver nightmares in style."*
For further customization (e.g., international duty calculators or AR return portals), consult Shopify’s [fulfillment network](https://www.shopify.com/shipping) .