Store Policies
Before purchasing a yūgen product, please look over our policies and FAQ. Our policies are firm, and aim to be fair to everyone. Please carefully read them, along with individual product descriptions, and contact us with questions before purchasing. By purchasing from us, you agree to these policies and are accepting responsibility that you have carefully read the item description and viewed all product photographs of the piece you are purchasing.
Payment & Tax
★ Maryland residents or buyers shipping to Maryland, or any other states that have laws requiring it, will be charged sales tax at checkout.
★ Payment can be sent through Paypal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, or Credit Card.
Shipping
★ We currently offer free first class shipping for most orders over $50 that ship within the USA! There are some exceptions. Shipping speed upgrades are available for an additional fee at checkout. Shipping charges, if any, will be calculated at checkout.
★ We ship to the address provided at checkout. Please be sure that it is correct before completing checkout. If it is not, please notify us immediately so we can make the change before shipment. All items are shipped by USPS first class unless a shipping upgrade has been purchased at checkout.
★ All items (unless otherwise specified on our turnaround times page) take 2-5 business days to produce from the time the order is placed before they are shipped. We aim in all situations to exceed these timelines and your expectations, but use this window as a general guideline on when your item will be shipping.
★ If you need to upgrade your shipping to something faster for your deadline, you can do so during checkout, but this will NOT rush production. If you need an item produced faster than stated, please let us know before you order. A rush fee will apply.
★ All of our items are packed with quality materials and significant care. But no matter how much care one uses, there can sometimes be mishaps and damage during shipment. If your item is damaged in transit, please contact us upon it's arrival with photographs of the item and the package (exactly how it came to you) and we will issue a replacement or repair when the damaged item is returned to us, or it is deemed "un-repairable" and ask you to dispose of it.
★ If you fear your shipped order has been lost in transit, please contact us and we can work something out (for international buyers, there will be a longer waiting period unfortunately.) In the case of packages lost in transit, refunds will not be given and replacements can be discussed. To ease your mind, insurance is also available for an extra fee. Domestic packages shipped within the US will have tracking information, but international packages may not. If you would like to guarantee that your package is tracked, domestic or international, contact us prior to purchase.
★ If your item was marked as delivered by the post office, though you did not actually receive the physical item, please verify the address you provided during checkout, contact your neighbors, housemates, postal carrier and local post office to deal with the issue. In most cases, it was just mis-delivered or mis-scanned and has a way of working itself out over time. We are not responsible for replacements of items that were mis-delivered or mis-scanned at the fault of your local post office. If these items are returned to us because of their mistake, we will gladly re-send them to you at no cost.
★ We are NOT responsible for any duties, taxes or brokerage fees that are incurred from border crossing, nor do we have any knowledge of what they may be at the time of your order. No refunds in any circumstance due to these fees will be given. No exceptions.
★ As of March 2023, we are re-introducing shipments to the EU. Please be aware - if your shipping address is outside of the USA, especially if it is in the EU, you may be subject to import taxes/duties/fees before delivery of your item. Please be conscious of this before submitting your order. If an item is not collected by you due to unpaid customs charges, it may be returned to us and does not qualify for a refund. You will be responsible to cover the shipping charges to re-ship it.
We are currently pending acceptance into the UK VAT program, but still cannot currently ship to the UK from our website.
If you'd like to make a purchase to ship to a country within the EU where VAT is collected up front, or you are buying with a shipping address to the UK, please buy from our Etsy Shop instead. It’s the same collection of products, but we are able to use the Etsy marketplace VAT number which makes it easier to ship to you when you purchase from there!
Refunds, Cancellations, & Exchanges
★ If you are in any way dissatisfied with your order, please contact us. And please remember the golden rule - be nice! You are dealing with a very small team of real people who are eager and happy to help you. Your satisfaction is our priority - we want to be sure you are happy and are open to trying to work out a positive solution within our policies. And in finding that solution, we deeply appreciate your patience and kindness.
★ If you need to cancel your order, a cancellation request must be received within 12 hours from your order being placed. Order cancellations after 12 hours from the time the order is placed do not qualify for a cancellation due to the nature of our production and shipping.
★ You have 90 days from the time the item is delivered to contact us with any returns or problems with what you purchased. As mentioned above, if damage or loss occurs when in transit, no refunds will be issued but repairs and/or replacements can be discussed. We will not issue a refund or exchange until the original item is received back in the condition in which it was received or see photographs of the damaged item with the packaging it came in. If an item is damaged after the 90 day period, no action will be taken. Please read below for more information of what items qualify for a refund or exchange.
★ Items that were damaged due to negligence in care, i.e. tarnishing, water damage, bending your jewelry, etc, do not qualify for refunds, replacements, or exchanges. We send care information with every piece we sell, and if an item is damaged by ignoring these suggestions, we are not responsible. No exceptions.
★ Items that you would like to return due to a skin sensitivity do not qualify for refunds or exchanges. If you have skin sensitivities, please carefully read the listing description and contact us if you are unsure. We do offer many pieces in sterling silver and 14k gold, and most of our pieces are nickel and lead free and we are happy to find a good match for you.
★ We do not, under any circumstances, refund shipping charges, production upgrade fees, or reimburse you for return shipping or any incurred customs charges or import taxes/duties/fees.
★ We stand behind our products and our materials. If you are dissatisfied with your item, please contact us within 90 days of receiving it. As long as it is not a customized item, as specified below, we are happy to offer an exchange of equal value or send a refund minus a 15% restocking fee once the item is returned to us. The restocking fee covers the donation made to charitable causes for every purchase of return-able items. It is not applied to equal value exchanges, it is only applied to refunds or partial refunds. It is non-negotiable.
★ Custom orders do not qualify for exchanges or refunds. Please read the list below for items that do not qualify for returns.
★ International shipments that are returned to us due to a failure to pay customs/duties/taxes upon import do not qualify for a refund. Re-shipment costs are your responsibility as well.
What qualifies as custom and cannot be refunded or exchanged?
-An item customized with an image provided by you
-A My Moon item (unless it is an issue with the handiwork)
-A piece was customized in a special size or length that differs from what is detailed in the listing (this includes sized sterling silver rings)
-A design or item you requested made from images, designs, or materials not typically sold in our shop (ie a 14k gold ring, a galaxy image not in our usual collection of available images, etc.)
If you are still unsure, please ask before making your purchase.
Please visit our FAQ page or contact us for more information.