Orders dispatched within the 48-hour SLA are fully covered by Paudhewale.
Shipping Charges: Borne by Paudhewale
RTO Charges: Borne by Paudhewale
Penalties: Not applicable
Charges, penalties, or additional responsibilities apply only when the Seller fails to meet the SLA or does not follow the communication requirements outlined in this policy.
2.1 Sellers must dispatch all confirmed orders within 48 hours of receiving them.
2.2 If a delay is anticipated, Sellers must inform Paudhewale within 24 hours of order receipt.
2.3 Paudhewale will notify the customer regarding the revised timeline and seek approval, if required.
All shipping and RTO charges will be borne by Paudhewale.
Order cancellations may occur for various reasons. The following rules apply:
If the customer cancels the order within 48 hours of placing it:
No cancellation fee will be charged to the Seller, provided the Seller has not delayed dispatch beyond the SLA.
Sellers must maintain accurate inventory on the platform.
If the Seller cancels an order due to stock unavailability:
Paudhewale may review the case and take corrective action.
Repeated occurrences may attract penalties or negatively impact the Seller’s performance score.
If an order cannot be processed due to courier, system, or operational issues beyond the Seller’s control:
No cancellation charges will apply to the Seller.
First 2 late dispatches per month: No penalty.
Beyond 2 late dispatches: Penalties may be imposed by Paudhewale.
If a customer cancels or returns an order due to late dispatch:
The Seller will bear both shipping and RTO charges.
If the Seller fails to inform Paudhewale of a delay within 24 hours:
A 10% penalty (based on order value) will apply if the order is cancelled or returned.
4.1 Perishable items such as live plants are non-returnable.
4.2 If such items are returned by the courier or customer, they will be disposed of at the customer’s end and not returned to the Seller.
5.1 Sellers must report SLA exceptions within 24 hours of receiving the order.
5.2 If the customer approves the extended timeline, the order will be exempt from SLA-related penalties.
6.1 If the Seller identifies any issue with the delivery address—such as incomplete details, incorrect PIN codes, or mismatched location data—they must immediately inform Paudhewale.
6.2 Paudhewale will verify and confirm the address with the customer to prevent delivery failures or unwanted RTO attempts.
6.3 Sellers must wait for address confirmation before dispatching the order to ensure smooth delivery and operational accuracy.
7.1 Failure to adhere to SLA timelines may result in penalties as outlined in this policy.
7.2 Repeated violations may lead to temporary suspension or termination of the Seller’s account.