Refund policy
Refund & Return Policy
Dawn and Dune — Consumer Rights & Return Standards | Last Updated: September 2026
At Dawn and Dune (www.dawndune.com), operated by Company De Waal, your satisfaction is important to us. This policy explains our terms for returns, refunds, exchanges, and cancellations in full compliance with applicable consumer protection laws, including the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
30-DAY RETURN WINDOW | $0 RESTOCKING FEES | AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW COMPLIANT
1. Policy Summary
| Category | Timeframe | Return Shipping Cost | Conditions & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Return | 30 days from delivery | Customer's responsibility | Unused, original condition ($0 restocking fee) |
| Faulty / Damaged / Incorrect | 30 days from delivery | Covered / Reimbursed by store | Full refund or free replacement |
| Exchanges & Order Changes | Before cut-off time | Depends on logistics stage | Request prior to 8:00 PM AEST |
| Restocking Fees | None ($0.00) | — | No administrative charges |
2. Australian Consumer Rights Notice
Nothing in this policy limits or excludes your rights under applicable statutory consumer protection laws, including the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Under statutory guarantees, you may be entitled to a repair, replacement, or refund if a product is faulty, unsafe, significantly different from its description, or fails to meet acceptable quality standards.
3. Step-by-Step Return Process
To ensure your return or exchange is processed accurately and promptly, please follow these steps:
- Initiate Return Authorization: Contact our customer support team at info@dawndune.com within 30 days of receiving your delivery to request a return authorization and return address details.
- Order Changes & Exchanges: If you need to request an exchange, order update, or cancellation, please email us prior to our daily order cut-off time at 8:00 PM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time).
- Receive Instructions: Once approved, our customer support team will provide the designated return address and specific packaging guidelines.
- Dispatch by Mail: Returns are accepted by mail only. Pack items securely to prevent transit damage. We encourage customers to inspect their order within 24 hours of delivery and report any issues promptly.
4. Return Conditions & Responsibility
- Product Condition: Items must be returned in their original packaging, including all accessories, tags, and components. Products must be unused and in original condition, except where inspection was required.
- Value Depreciation: If items are returned used, damaged, or incomplete beyond reasonable inspection, a partial refund or depreciation deduction may apply where permitted by law.
- Transit Responsibility: We are not responsible for delays or damage that occur during return shipping. Customers are advised to use a tracked shipping service.
- Undeliverable Packages: If a package is returned due to an incorrect address, refusal of delivery, or failure to collect from a pickup location, we reserve the right to charge additional return and reshipping costs.
5. Refund Processing & Timelines
Once your return has been received and inspected at our authorized facility, refunds are processed within 7 business days. Refunds are issued to the original payment method used at checkout. You will receive an email confirmation once completed. Note: Processing times may vary depending on your bank or payment provider.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RETURN ADDRESSES
Our registered business address in the Netherlands is an administrative office and NOT a direct return location.
Returns sent without prior approval or shipped directly to our main business address in Uden cannot be received or processed. All returns must be approved in advance by contacting our customer support team at info@dawndune.com to obtain the authorized return address and instructions.
Company Information & Corporate Profile
Store Brand Name: Dawn and Dune (Part of De Waal)
Legal Operating Company: Company De Waal
Chamber of Commerce (KVK): 86533916
Official Website: www.dawndune.com
Customer Support Email: info@dawndune.com
Registered Business Address
Company De Waal
Pastoor Spieringsstraat 123
5401GT Uden
Netherlands
(Administrative Office — No Unsolicited Returns)
Return Location
Dawn and Dune Return Center
Address provided upon request
via Customer Support
(Prior email approval required: info@dawndune.com)
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