Refund, Cancellation & Replacement Policy
Effective Date: August 18, 2026 | Last Updated: October 3, 2026 | Compliance: Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
At SolBombay Haute Pâtisserie, every creation is an artisanal work of culinary art — handcrafted fresh daily using pure Valrhona French chocolate, premium dairy, and edible 24K gold leaf. Because our products are perishable luxury food items and custom culinary commissions, our refund and cancellation terms balance customer satisfaction with stringent food safety and hygiene protocols under FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Table of Contents
- 1. Perishable Food Goods & Non-Returnable Nature
- 2. Order Cancellation Windows & Deadlines
- 3. Damaged in Transit, Spoilage & Quality Concerns
- 4. Bespoke 3D Sculpted Cakes & Corporate Bulk Orders
- 5. Digital Masterclass Tutorials & Recipe Cards
- 6. Spin & Win Promotional Vouchers & Freebies
- 7. Refund Processing Timelines & Payment Reversals
- 8. How to File a Cancellation or Refund Claim
1. Perishable Food Goods & Non-Returnable Nature
Due to strict food safety, temperature sensitivity, and public health regulations, freshly baked cakes, macarons, entremets, and pastries cannot be physically returned once accepted by the recipient upon delivery. We cannot restock or resell any perishable item once it has left our temperature-controlled chain of custody.
2. Order Cancellation Windows & Deadlines
We understand that celebration plans can change. You may cancel your order in accordance with the following schedule:
| Order Category | Cancellation Window | Refund Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Catalog Cakes & Desserts | At least 24 hours prior to the scheduled 1-hour delivery slot | 100% Full Refund |
| Standard Catalog Cakes & Desserts | Less than 24 hours prior to delivery slot (kitchen preparation underway) | 50% Kitchen Prep Offset / Store Credit |
| Orders Already Dispatched with Courier | Once hand-off to express courier has occurred | Non-Cancellable / Non-Refundable |
| Same-Day Express Delivery Orders | Placed for immediate same-day delivery | Within 15 minutes of placing order |
3. Damaged in Transit, Spoilage & Quality Concerns
Our pâtisserie team utilizes specialized shock-absorbent luxury packaging and white-glove air-conditioned direct transport to ensure every cake arrives in pristine, immaculate condition.
However, in the rare event of transit damage, structural collapse, incorrect flavor/inscription delivery, or a verified quality defect:
- Mandatory 2-Hour Notification Window: You must inspect your delivery upon receipt and report any visible damage or discrepancy within 2 hours of delivery.
- Photographic Evidence: Please take 2 clear photographs of the damaged product inside its delivery box showing the defect and cake inscription, along with the order invoice receipt.
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Immediate Remedy Options:
- Priority Emergency Remake: If time permits for your event, our master chefs will rush an immediate replacement to your address free of charge.
- 100% Full Refund: An immediate full refund back to your original payment method via Razorpay.
- SolBombay Luxury Store Credit: Store credit with an additional 10% complimentary courtesy bonus for future celebrations.
4. Bespoke 3D Sculpted Cakes & Corporate Bulk Orders
Bespoke 3D sculpted centerpieces, royal multi-tiered wedding cakes, and customized corporate gift hampers require substantial advance sourcing of specialized single-origin ingredients, structural armature engineering, and days of dedicated pastry sculpting labor:
- Advance Cancellation Window: Bespoke custom orders may be cancelled with a full refund up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled delivery date.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made between 24 and 48 hours prior to delivery are subject to a 50% deduction to offset raw material sourcing and custom design preparation costs.
- Under 24 Hours: Bespoke commissions cancelled within 24 hours of delivery are non-refundable.
5. Digital Masterclass Tutorials & Recipe Cards
Purchases of SolBombay Masterclass tutorials and secret pastry ratio recipe cards grant immediate, irreversible digital streaming access upon successful payment. Under applicable consumer protection norms, digital goods that have been unlocked and streamed are non-refundable.
Exception: If a technical glitch on our server prevents access to video playback or recipe downloads, and our technical support team is unable to resolve the issue within 24 hours of your report, a 100% full refund will be issued immediately.
6. Spin & Win Promotional Vouchers & Freebies
- Prizes, discounts, and complimentary reward vouchers won on the SolBombay Spin & Win wheel are promotional gifts and carry no cash redemption value.
- Promotional vouchers cannot be refunded, exchanged for currency, or retroactively applied to past completed orders.
- In the event an order utilizing a percentage or fixed promotional coupon is lawfully cancelled and refunded, the cash refund will strictly equal the net amount actually paid by the customer.
7. Refund Processing Timelines & Payment Reversals
All refunds are approved and triggered electronically through our verified Razorpay Payment Gateway directly to the original payment instrument used during checkout:
| Original Payment Method | Typical Bank Processing Timeline |
|---|---|
| UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM) | Instant to 24 Hours (Usually under 2 hours) |
| Net Banking (All Major Indian Banks) | 2 to 4 Business Days |
| Credit / Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay) | 5 to 7 Business Days (Dependent on card issuing bank) |
| SolBombay Luxury Store Credit | Immediate / Instant Credit |
You will receive an automated email and SMS notification from Razorpay confirming the refund reference number (RRN) as soon as our finance desk initiates the transaction.
8. How to File a Cancellation or Refund Claim
To request a cancellation, transit replacement, or refund, please reach our Order Concierge using any of the direct channels below with your Order Reference ID (e.g. SB-XXXXXX):
WhatsApp Concierge
Fastest channel for immediate photo verification & transit claims.
Chat on WhatsApp (+91 9769633976)