Return & Refund Policy

Last updated: July 15, 2026

At The Ever Paw, many of our products are personalized, custom-made, or created especially for an individual customer. We carefully review each order before shipment and want you to feel confident when purchasing from us. This policy explains when returns, refunds, exchanges, and cancellations may be available. Nothing in this policy limits any mandatory consumer rights that apply under the laws of the customer’s country or region.

1. Our Return Policy

Non-Personalized Items

We accept eligible returns of non-personalized, standard products when you contact us within 14 calendar days of delivery.

After your return request has been approved, the item must be shipped back within 14 calendar days of receiving our return instructions.

To qualify for a return, the item must be:

  • Unused, unworn, unwashed, and unaltered;
  • Free from damage, marks, odors, pet hair, or signs of use;
  • In its original condition;
  • Returned with its original packaging, accessories, labels, and any included gifts; and
  • Accompanied by valid proof of purchase.

Items that do not meet these conditions may be refused or may qualify only for a reduced refund where permitted by applicable law.

Because our orders are shipped internationally, customers are encouraged to review product dimensions, materials, personalization options, and estimated delivery times carefully before purchasing.

Please do not send any item back without first contacting us and receiving return authorization and return instructions.

2. Personalized and Custom-Made Items

Personalized and custom-made products are created specifically using information, images, text, names, dates, measurements, colors, designs, or other instructions submitted by the customer.

These products may include, but are not limited to:

  • Engraved jewelry;
  • Personalized necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and keepsakes;
  • Products featuring names, dates, messages, photographs, or paw prints;
  • Custom pet pillows;
  • Custom pet portraits;
  • Hand-painted artwork;
  • Made-to-order framed portraits; and
  • Any item identified as personalized, custom-made, bespoke, or made to order.

Because these products are made specifically for one customer and generally cannot be resold, they are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund due to a change of mind, except where required by applicable law.

Reasons that generally do not qualify for a return or refund include:

  • The customer no longer wants the item;
  • The customer ordered the wrong product, size, color, or style;
  • The customer submitted an incorrect name, date, message, spelling, photograph, or other personalization information;
  • The customer dislikes an approved design choice or accurately completed personalization;
  • The product is no longer needed or arrived after a personal event for which no guaranteed delivery date was provided; or
  • Minor variations resulting from handmade or artistic production.

However, we will provide an appropriate solution if a personalized item:

  • Arrives damaged;
  • Has a material or manufacturing defect;
  • Is materially different from the product ordered;
  • Contains a personalization error made by The Ever Paw or our production partner; or
  • Is incorrect due to an error for which we are responsible.

Customers are responsible for reviewing all submitted names, dates, spelling, photographs, addresses, sizes, colors, and personalization instructions before placing an order.

Where a customer-submitted error is identified before production has been completed, we may be able to offer a paid correction, remake, or other solution. Availability and cost will depend on the production stage and cannot be guaranteed.

3. Order Cancellations

If you wish to cancel an order, please contact us at support@theeverpaw.com within 6 hours of placing the order.

Orders canceled within this period may qualify for a full refund if:

  • Production has not started;
  • Materials have not been purchased or allocated;
  • The order has not been submitted to a production partner;
  • Personalization, engraving, printing, drawing, or design work has not begun; and
  • The order has not been packaged or shipped.

Submitting a cancellation request within six hours does not guarantee cancellation. Some orders may enter processing or production shortly after payment is received.

After Production Has Started

Once materials have been purchased, a supplier order has been placed, personalization has begun, artwork has started, or other irreversible costs have been incurred, the order may no longer be canceled for a full refund.

At our discretion, we may offer a partial refund after deducting reasonable costs already incurred in fulfilling the order, including where applicable:

  • Non-refundable material costs;
  • Supplier or production charges;
  • Engraving, printing, design, or artwork costs;
  • Custom packaging costs;
  • Payment processing costs that cannot be recovered; and
  • Other expenses that cannot reasonably be canceled or recovered.

The amount of any partial refund will depend on the product and the stage of production. A partial refund is not guaranteed once custom production has begun.

Orders that have already been shipped cannot be canceled.

4. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items

Please inspect your order as soon as it is delivered.

If an item arrives damaged, defective, materially different from its description, or different from what you ordered, contact us within 7 calendar days of delivery at:

support@theeverpaw.com

Please provide:

  • Your order number;
  • A clear description of the issue;
  • Clear photographs or video showing the entire product;
  • Close-up photographs of the damaged, defective, or incorrect area;
  • Photographs of the outer and inner packaging;
  • A photograph of the shipping label; and
  • Any other information reasonably required to evaluate the issue.

Please keep the item and all original packaging until we have completed our review. The shipping carrier or production partner may require additional evidence.

After reviewing the claim, we may provide one or more of the following remedies, as appropriate:

  • Repair;
  • Replacement;
  • Remake;
  • Corrected personalization;
  • Partial refund;
  • Full refund; or
  • Another reasonable resolution agreed with the customer.

Where a remake or replacement fully resolves the problem, a separate refund may not also be available unless required by applicable law.

We may not require an international return when photographic evidence is sufficient and the cost of returning the item would be unreasonable. In some cases, however, we may require the item to be returned before issuing a replacement or refund.

If the issue is confirmed to have resulted from our error, a manufacturing defect, or shipping damage, The Ever Paw will cover reasonable authorized return shipping costs where a return is required.

5. Claims That Are Not Product Defects

The following are generally not considered defects:

  • Damage caused after delivery;
  • Accidental damage;
  • Improper use, care, storage, cleaning, or handling;
  • Normal wear and tear;
  • Tarnishing or deterioration caused by chemicals, moisture, cosmetics, perfume, or improper storage;
  • Damage caused by attempting to alter, repair, resize, dismantle, or modify the product;
  • Minor color differences caused by lighting, photography, or screen settings;
  • Reasonable variations in handmade or hand-painted products;
  • Natural variations in wood, stone, fabric, metal finishes, or other materials;
  • Customer-submitted spelling, date, photo, or personalization errors; and
  • Issues that were clearly disclosed in the product description before purchase.

Claims may be denied where the evidence reasonably indicates misuse, accidental damage, alteration, inconsistent information, or other circumstances unrelated to a product or fulfillment error.

We reserve the right to request additional photographs, video, packaging evidence, or other reasonable information before approving a claim. Fraudulent or intentionally misleading claims may be refused and may be reported to the relevant payment provider or authorities where appropriate.

This does not affect any mandatory consumer rights.

6. Non-Returnable Items

Unless required by applicable law, the following items are not eligible for change-of-mind returns or exchanges:

  • Personalized or custom-made products;
  • Engraved, printed, painted, or photo-based products;
  • Products made according to customer specifications;
  • Gift cards;
  • Digital products or digital proofs that have already been supplied;
  • Items that have been used, worn, washed, altered, damaged, or repaired;
  • Items without their original packaging or essential accessories;
  • Items showing signs of misuse, contamination, odors, stains, pet hair, or wear;
  • Items returned after the applicable return period;
  • Items sent back without prior authorization;
  • Clearance or final-sale products; and
  • Products specifically identified as non-returnable before purchase.

Clearance and final-sale restrictions do not apply where the product is defective, damaged, incorrect, materially misdescribed, or where applicable law requires a return or refund.

7. How to Request a Return

To request a return, email support@theeverpaw.com and include:

  • Your full name;
  • Your order number;
  • The product you wish to return;
  • The reason for the return; and
  • Photographs where relevant.

If the return is approved, we will provide:

  • A return authorization;
  • The correct return address;
  • Packaging instructions;
  • The date by which the item must be shipped; and
  • Information about return shipping responsibility.

Do not return an item to the address shown on the original parcel without contacting us first. Our return address may differ from the original shipping or production address.

Items returned without authorization, sent to an incorrect address, or returned cash-on-delivery may be refused and may not qualify for a refund.

We currently do not accept returns at physical retail locations.

8. Return Shipping

Change-of-Mind Returns

For eligible non-personalized products returned because the customer changed their mind, ordered incorrectly, or no longer wants the item:

  • The customer is responsible for return shipping costs;
  • The customer is responsible for any customs forms, duties, taxes, brokerage fees, or carrier charges associated with the return;
  • Return shipping costs are not reimbursed;
  • The customer is responsible for securely packaging the item; and
  • The customer bears the risk of loss or damage until the returned item is received, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

Defective, Damaged, or Incorrect Items

If we confirm that an item is defective, damaged during shipping, materially misdescribed, or incorrect because of our error, we will provide an appropriate remedy.

Where a physical return is necessary, we will provide instructions and cover reasonable authorized return shipping costs. Customers should not purchase an expensive return service without our prior approval, as unauthorized shipping costs may not be reimbursed.

Trackable Return Shipping

Customers should use a postal or courier service that provides:

  • A valid tracking number;
  • Online shipment tracking;
  • Proof of postage; and
  • Delivery confirmation where available.

“Trackable shipping” means that the parcel’s acceptance and delivery progress can be verified through the postal or courier company’s system.

Please keep the tracking number and shipping receipt until the return has been completed.

If a customer chooses an untracked return service and the parcel is lost or cannot be verified as delivered, we may be unable to issue a refund because we cannot confirm that the returned item was received.

Using tracking does not mean that every scan must appear immediately. International parcels may have gaps between tracking updates, but there should be sufficient proof that the parcel was posted and ultimately delivered.

9. Return Condition and Inspection

Returned products will be inspected after delivery to the authorized return address.

We reserve the right, subject to applicable law, to reduce or refuse a refund where:

  • The item has been used beyond what is reasonably necessary to inspect it;
  • The product has been worn, washed, altered, damaged, repaired, or modified;
  • Parts, accessories, packaging, certificates, or gifts are missing;
  • The product has been damaged because of inadequate return packaging;
  • The returned item does not match the authorized return;
  • The return was sent after the deadline; or
  • The return does not otherwise meet the eligibility requirements stated in this policy.

We will notify the customer if the return cannot be accepted or if a deduction is proposed.

10. Refunds

Once an authorized return has been received and inspected, we will normally notify you of the decision within 5 business days.

If approved, the refund will be sent to the original payment method used for the order.

After we issue the refund, PayPal, the card issuer, bank, or other payment provider may require additional time to process and display the funds. Processing times are controlled by the relevant payment provider and financial institution.

Shipping Charges

For ordinary change-of-mind returns:

  • Original expedited or upgraded shipping charges are non-refundable;
  • Return shipping charges are non-refundable; and
  • Customs duties, import taxes, brokerage fees, and similar third-party charges paid by the customer are not refunded by The Ever Paw.

Original standard outbound shipping charges are generally non-refundable except:

  • Where the return results from our error;
  • Where the item was damaged, defective, incorrect, or materially misdescribed;
  • Where the entire order could not be supplied; or
  • Where applicable consumer law requires the standard delivery charge to be refunded.

If only part of an order is returned, the original shipping charge will generally not be refunded unless required by applicable law.

Deductions

Where permitted by applicable law, reasonable deductions may be made for:

  • Loss in value caused by excessive handling;
  • Missing packaging, accessories, or components;
  • Customer-caused damage;
  • Unauthorized return expenses;
  • Non-recoverable customs or carrier fees; or
  • Other costs caused by failure to follow the approved return instructions.

We do not charge an automatic restocking fee for eligible returns. Any deduction must relate to an identifiable loss or cost and will be explained to the customer.

11. Exchanges

Non-Personalized Products

Eligible non-personalized standard products may be exchanged where:

  • The customer contacts us within 14 calendar days of delivery;
  • The product remains unused and in its original condition;
  • The requested replacement is available; and
  • The exchange is approved before the original item is returned.

For an exchange requested because of customer preference, incorrect size selection, or change of mind, the customer is responsible for:

  • Returning the original item;
  • Return shipping costs;
  • Any price difference; and
  • Shipping costs for the replacement item.

Because international exchanges can be slow and expensive, we may recommend returning the eligible product for a refund and placing a new order instead.

Personalized and Custom-Made Products

Personalized and custom-made products are not eligible for ordinary exchanges.

If we made an error or the product arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, we will normally prioritize:

  • Correcting the item;
  • Remaking the product; or
  • Sending a replacement.

A refund may be offered where a repair, correction, remake, or replacement is not appropriate or reasonably available.

12. Refused, Unclaimed, or Unauthorized Returns

Refusing delivery does not automatically create a right to a refund.

If a parcel is refused, unclaimed, returned because of an incorrect address, or returned because customs charges were not paid:

  • Original shipping charges may be non-refundable;
  • Return shipping, customs, storage, and carrier fees may be deducted;
  • Personalized products may remain non-refundable; and
  • Any remaining refund will be considered after the parcel has been safely returned and inspected.

Packages sent back without prior authorization or sent to an incorrect address may be refused, lost, or returned to the sender. The Ever Paw is not responsible for returns that do not follow the provided instructions, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

13. Chargebacks and Payment Disputes

We encourage customers to contact us before opening a payment dispute so that we have an opportunity to review and resolve the issue.

Opening a chargeback does not automatically determine that a product was defective or that a refund is owed. We may provide the payment provider with relevant order records, including:

  • Product descriptions;
  • Personalization information;
  • Customer communications;
  • Production records;
  • Photographs;
  • Shipping and delivery evidence; and
  • The terms accepted at checkout.

This section does not prevent a customer from exercising any lawful right to dispute an unauthorized or unresolved transaction.

14. Contact Us

For questions about returns, cancellations, damaged products, exchanges, or refunds, please contact:

The Ever Paw Customer Care
Email: support@theeverpaw.com

Please include your order number in your message so we can assist you more efficiently.

15. Legal Rights

This policy does not exclude or limit any rights that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.