Shipping policy
1. Order Processing
- Orders are typically processed within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and statutory holidays.
- Processing times may increase during periods of:
- High order volume
- Supply chain disruptions
- Customs inspections
- Trade restrictions or regulatory changes
- Tariffs or import/export policy changes affecting shipping routes.
- Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. does not guarantee processing or shipping timelines.
2. Shipping Carriers
- Orders are shipped using third-party carriers including, but not limited to:
- Canada Post
- UPS
- FedEx
- DHL
- Other regional or international carriers
- The carrier used will be determined at the sole discretion of Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co.
- Once an order has been transferred to the carrier, risk of delay transfers to the shipping provider.
3. International Orders, Tariffs, and Duties
- For orders shipped outside Canada, the customer is solely responsible for:
- Import duties
- Tariffs
- Customs fees
- VAT or sales taxes
- Brokerage fees
- Regulatory compliance requirements in the destination country
- Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. does not control and cannot predict tariffs or customs charges, particularly in periods of trade policy changes, tariffs, sanctions, or international trade disputes.
- These charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping cost unless explicitly stated.
- Failure to pay applicable duties or taxes may result in:
- Customs seizure
- Shipment return
- Shipment abandonment
- Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. will not refund shipping costs or product costs for shipments refused due to unpaid duties or tariffs.
4. Customs Delays and Trade Disruptions
- International shipments may be delayed due to:
- Customs inspections
- Tariff enforcement actions
- Regulatory changes
- Border closures or trade restrictions
- Geopolitical or economic disruptions
- Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. is not responsible for delays caused by customs authorities, trade enforcement actions, or international shipping regulations.
- Delivery timelines for international shipments are estimates only and not guaranteed.
5. Shipping Address Accuracy
- Customers are responsible for providing complete and accurate shipping information at the time of purchase.
- Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. is not responsible for:
- Delivery failures caused by incorrect addresses
- Packages delivered to the address provided by the customer
- Additional shipping costs required to re-ship a returned package
- Any re-shipment will require payment of additional shipping fees.
6. Lost, Stolen, or Misdelivered Packages
- Once a shipment is marked “Delivered” by the carrier, Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. is not responsible for:
- Theft
- Loss after delivery
- Delivery errors caused by the carrier
- Customers must contact the shipping carrier directly to file claims relating to delivery disputes.
- At our discretion, Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. may assist with carrier investigations but does not guarantee replacement or reimbursement.
7. Shipping Damage
- If a product arrives visibly damaged during transit, the customer must:
- Notify Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. within 48 hours of delivery,
- Notify the shipping company noted by the vendor within same; and
- Provide photographic evidence of the damage and packaging.
- Failure to report shipping damage within this timeframe may result in denial of the claim.
8. Refused or Abandoned Shipments
- If a shipment is refused by the customer or abandoned due to unpaid duties or customs fees:
- All original shipping costs will be non-refundable
- Any return shipping, customs fees, or carrier penalties may be deducted from any eligible refund
- Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. reserves the right to decline refunds entirely where costs exceed the value of the returned goods.
9. Shipping Restrictions
- Glow Em’ Up Tackle Co. reserves the right to refuse or cancel shipments to certain regions or countries due to:
- Trade sanctions
- Tariffs or import restrictions
- Shipping carrier limitations
- Fraud risk
- Regulatory or compliance concerns
- If an order cannot be shipped due to such restrictions, the customer will be notified and a refund may be issued.
10. No Waiver of Consumer Rights
Nothing in this policy limits any rights available under the **Consumer Protection Act, 2002 or other applicable consumer protection legislation by law.