Shipping policy

# Shipping Policy – Paithanistore

## 🇮🇳 Free Shipping Across India

We offer **FREE shipping on all orders across India** — no minimum order value and no hidden charges.

✔ What you see is exactly what you pay.

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## 🚚 Estimated Delivery Time

### Maharashtra
(Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur)  
**1–3 business days**

### Metro Cities
(Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata)  
**2–4 business days**

### Rest of India  
**3–7 business days**

### Remote / Rural / Hilly Areas  
**5–10 business days**

> Delivery timelines are estimates and may vary during peak seasons such as **Diwali, Navratri, and wedding periods**.

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## 📦 Order Processing

- Orders are processed within **1–2 business days** after payment confirmation  
- Orders placed on **weekends or public holidays** are processed on the next working day  
- All products undergo **quality inspection before dispatch**  

### Stock Availability

- If any product is out of stock, we will **inform you before dispatch**  
- You may choose to wait, replace, or cancel the order  

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## 📍 Order Tracking

Once your order is shipped, you will receive:

- 📩 Tracking details via **SMS / WhatsApp**  
- 🔗 A tracking link to monitor your shipment in real-time  

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## 🚛 Shipping Partners

We use reliable courier partners based on your location, including:

- Delhivery  
- Shiprocket  
- India Post  

This ensures **fast and safe delivery across India**.

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## 💰 Cash on Delivery (COD)

- COD is available for most locations across India  
- A **small COD handling fee** may apply in certain areas (shown at checkout)  

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## 🌍 International Shipping

Currently, we primarily ship within India.

For international orders, please contact us:

📞 WhatsApp: +91-9545931007  
📧 Email: support@paithanistore.com  

We will provide a **custom shipping quote** based on your location.

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## 📦 Damaged in Transit

If your package arrives damaged:

- You must report it within **48 hours of delivery**  
- A **parcel opening (unboxing) video is mandatory**  
- Please refer to our **Refund Policy** for full details  

This helps us resolve issues quickly and fairly.

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## ⚠️ Important Notes

- Ensure your **address and contact details are correct**  
- Delivery delays may occur due to:
  - Courier issues  
  - Weather conditions  
  - High seasonal demand  

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## 📞 Need Help?

For any shipping-related queries:

📞 WhatsApp: +91-9545931007  
📧 Email: info@paithanistore.com  
🕒 Support Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM  

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## Final Note

At Paithanistore, every order is handled with care — from **quality checking to secure packaging and reliable delivery**.

✨ Shop with confidence. Authentic Paithani, delivered safely to your doorstep. ✨