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Return Policy


Last Updated: August 10, 2026

This Return Policy explains when and how customers can request a return for products purchased through Kinmel Thalo.

Kinmel Thalo is operated by Sworna Cooperative Pvt. Ltd. and provides a marketplace connecting customers with farmers, agricultural producers, homemade product producers, local businesses, and other sellers throughout Nepal.

Because Kinmel Thalo offers a variety of products, including fresh agricultural and homemade products, return eligibility may differ depending on the type and condition of the product.

1. General Return Policy

Customers may request a return when a product is eligible under this policy.

A return may be accepted when:

  1. The wrong product was delivered
  2. The product is significantly different from the product ordered
  3. The product arrived damaged
  4. The product has a verified defect
  5. The product has a significant quality issue
  6. The order contains an incorrect item
  7. Another legitimate reason is approved by Kinmel Thalo

All return requests are subject to review.

2. Fresh Agricultural Products

Kinmel Thalo supports local farmers and agricultural producers, including sellers of fresh and seasonal products.

Examples include:

  1. Vegetables
  2. Fruits
  3. Grains
  4. Pulses
  5. Dairy products
  6. Eggs
  7. Meat and other agricultural products
  8. Other fresh or perishable products

Because these products are perishable and may naturally vary in size, shape, color, texture, and appearance, fresh agricultural products generally cannot be returned simply because the customer changed their mind or does not prefer the natural characteristics of the product.

However, a return, replacement, or other resolution may be considered if the product:

  1. Arrives spoiled
  2. Is substantially damaged
  3. Is the wrong product
  4. Is materially different from the order
  5. Has a serious quality issue
  6. Is otherwise found to be unsuitable due to an issue existing at or before delivery

Customers should report such issues as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of delivery.

3. Homemade and Food Products

Homemade and food products may have limited return eligibility because of food safety, hygiene, and perishability considerations.

A return may be considered where:

  1. The wrong product was delivered
  2. The product arrived damaged
  3. The product is materially different from the order
  4. The product has a verified quality or safety issue
  5. The order is incomplete

Customers should contact Kinmel Thalo as soon as possible after receiving the product.

Customers should not consume a product if they believe there is a serious safety or quality concern.

4. Non-Perishable Products

Eligible non-perishable products may be returned if they:

  1. Are damaged upon delivery
  2. Are defective
  3. Are substantially different from the listing
  4. Are the wrong product
  5. Do not match the confirmed order

Unless otherwise approved, returned products should generally be:

  1. Unused
  2. In their original condition
  3. In original packaging where applicable
  4. Complete with accessories or included items

Products that have been used, damaged, altered, or otherwise made unsuitable for resale may not be accepted for return unless the issue itself was caused by a defect or delivery problem.

5. Products That May Not Be Returned

The following products may generally not be eligible for return:

  1. Fresh agricultural products
  2. Perishable food products
  3. Homemade food
  4. Prepared food
  5. Opened food products
  6. Customized products
  7. Made-to-order products
  8. Products prepared specifically for a customer
  9. Hygiene-sensitive products
  10. Products that cannot reasonably be resold after opening or use

Exceptions may apply where the product is defective, damaged, incorrect, unsafe, or otherwise covered by applicable law.

6. Change-of-Mind Returns

Kinmel Thalo does not guarantee returns simply because a customer changes their mind after purchasing a product.

This is particularly applicable to:

  1. Fresh agricultural products
  2. Perishable products
  3. Food products
  4. Homemade products
  5. Customized products
  6. Made-to-order products

For eligible non-perishable products, a return may be considered according to the product's specific return conditions.

7. Return Request Period

Customers should report return-related issues as soon as possible after delivery.

Fresh and Perishable Products

Problems should preferably be reported within 24 hours of delivery.

Non-Perishable Products

Return requests should generally be submitted within 7 days of delivery, unless a different return period is specified on the product page or at checkout.

Certain products may have different return periods depending on their nature.

8. How to Request a Return

To request a return, customers should contact Kinmel Thalo through the available customer support channels.

Customers should provide:

  1. Order number
  2. Customer name
  3. Registered phone number or email
  4. Product name
  5. Reason for return
  6. Photographs or videos where applicable
  7. Other information reasonably required to verify the issue

For damaged, incorrect, or defective products, photographs or videos may be required before a return is approved.

9. Return Approval

Submitting a return request does not automatically mean that the return has been approved.

Kinmel Thalo may review:

  1. Order information
  2. Product information
  3. Seller information
  4. Delivery records
  5. Customer-provided evidence
  6. Product condition
  7. Return history
  8. Other relevant information

After review, Kinmel Thalo may approve or reject the return request.

10. Return Pickup

Where a return is approved, Kinmel Thalo or the relevant seller may arrange:

  1. Pickup by a delivery partner
  2. Seller collection
  3. Customer drop-off
  4. Another appropriate return method

The available method may depend on the customer's location, seller location, product type, and delivery arrangements.

Customers should not send products back to a seller without receiving return instructions from Kinmel Thalo or the relevant seller.

11. Return Shipping Costs

Return shipping responsibility depends on the reason for the return.

Seller or Delivery-Related Issue

If the return is caused by a verified issue such as:

  1. Wrong product
  2. Damaged product
  3. Defective product
  4. Materially incorrect product

Kinmel Thalo or the seller may cover the applicable return shipping cost.

Customer-Related Return

If a return is approved for another eligible reason, the customer may be responsible for return shipping or related costs.

The applicable charges will be communicated where reasonably possible.

12. Condition of Returned Products

For non-perishable products, returned products should generally be in the condition in which they were received.

The product should not be:

  1. Intentionally damaged
  2. Modified
  3. Misused
  4. Missing essential parts
  5. Missing accessories
  6. Used beyond reasonable inspection

Fresh and perishable products may be handled differently because of their nature.

13. Inspection of Returned Products

After a product is returned, Kinmel Thalo or the seller may inspect it to determine whether it meets the return conditions.

The inspection may consider:

  1. Product condition
  2. Packaging
  3. Accessories
  4. Damage
  5. Usage
  6. Product authenticity
  7. Reason stated in the return request

If the returned product does not meet the applicable return conditions, the return may be rejected.

14. Replacement Instead of Return

Where appropriate, Kinmel Thalo or the seller may offer a replacement instead of accepting a return.

Replacement may be offered when:

  1. The wrong product was delivered
  2. The product was damaged
  3. The product has a verified defect
  4. A replacement product is available

Replacement availability depends on stock, seller availability, product type, and delivery location.

15. Return and Refund Relationship

An approved return does not necessarily mean that a refund will be issued immediately.

After a return is approved and, where required, the product is received and inspected, Kinmel Thalo may provide:

  1. A replacement
  2. A full refund
  3. A partial refund
  4. Store credit, where applicable
  5. Another appropriate resolution

Refunds are handled according to the Kinmel Thalo Refund Policy.

16. Failed Delivery and Refused Orders

A product that is returned to the seller because the customer:

  1. Provided an incorrect address
  2. Provided an incorrect phone number
  3. Was unavailable to receive the order
  4. Refused delivery without a valid reason
  5. Failed to cooperate with delivery arrangements

may not qualify for a refund or free re-delivery.

Additional delivery or return charges may apply.

17. Fraudulent or Abusive Returns

Kinmel Thalo may reject return requests where there is evidence of:

  1. Fraud
  2. False claims
  3. Repeated return abuse
  4. Intentional product damage
  5. Misuse of the return process
  6. Manipulated photographs or videos
  7. Unauthorized activity

Kinmel Thalo may also restrict or suspend accounts involved in serious or repeated abuse.

18. Seller Responsibilities

Sellers are expected to:

  1. Provide accurate product descriptions
  2. Deliver the correct products
  3. Package products appropriately
  4. Maintain reasonable product quality
  5. Cooperate with legitimate return requests
  6. Follow applicable laws and marketplace requirements

Sellers may be responsible for resolving verified product-related issues in accordance with Kinmel Thalo policies.

19. Natural Variation in Agricultural Products

Customers understand that agricultural and naturally produced products may have reasonable variations.

Differences in:

  1. Size
  2. Shape
  3. Color
  4. Weight
  5. Texture
  6. Appearance
  7. Natural markings

do not automatically qualify a product for return when those differences are normal characteristics of the product.

Product descriptions and photographs should be used as a general representation rather than a guarantee of identical appearance.

20. Health and Safety Concerns

If a customer believes that a food, agricultural, or homemade product may be unsafe, the customer should stop using or consuming the product and contact Kinmel Thalo promptly.

Kinmel Thalo may request photographs, packaging information, batch information, seller information, or other relevant details to investigate the issue.

21. Policy Changes

Kinmel Thalo may update this Return Policy from time to time.

Changes will be published on the website or application with an updated "Last Updated" date.

The updated policy will apply according to the terms stated when the policy becomes effective.

22. Contact Us

For return-related questions or requests, please contact Kinmel Thalo through the customer support contact information provided on our website or mobile application.

Please include:

  1. Your name
  2. Order number
  3. Product name
  4. Reason for return
  5. Relevant photographs or videos
  6. Your registered phone number or email

Kinmel Thalo

Operated by Sworna Cooperative Pvt. Ltd.

Nepal

Our Commitment

Kinmel Thalo aims to maintain a fair and transparent return process for customers while also protecting the interests of local farmers, agricultural producers, homemade product producers, and other sellers.

We encourage customers to inspect their orders promptly and report genuine problems as soon as possible so that we can work with the relevant seller or delivery partner to find an appropriate solution.