**Refund policy
At Chamleons, we are committed to providing you with a satisfactory shopping experience, in accordance with the legal provisions in force, in particular the **Code de la consommation**. If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we are here to help you by respecting your rights of retraction and guarantee.
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## **1. Right of retraction (Article L221-18 of the French Consumer Code)** (in French)
In accordance with article **L221-18** of the French Consumer Code, you have a period of **14 calendar days** from receipt of your order to exercise your right of withdrawal, without having to give any reason or pay any penalties, with the exception of return costs.
### **Conditions for exercising the right of withdrawal:**
- The product must be returned in perfect condition, unused and in its original packaging.
- Damaged, incomplete or mishandled products will not be eligible for a refund.
- The right of withdrawal does not apply to the following items (article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code):
- Personalized or made-to-measure items.
- Perishable or limited shelf-life products.
- Sealed products (such as underwear or hygiene products) that have been opened after delivery.
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## **2. Garantie légale de conformité (Articles L217-4 to L217-14 du Code de la consommation)** (legal guarantee of conformity)
In accordance with articles **L217-4 to L217-14** of the French Consumer Code, you benefit from a legal guarantee of conformity in the event of a defect in the product delivered.
### **In the event of product non-conformity:**
- You have **2 years** from receipt of the product to invoke the legal warranty of conformity.
- If the product is found to be non-compliant (e.g. defective, different from the description), we will repair or replace it, or give you a full refund at no extra charge.
- The legal warranty of conformity applies in the same way as any commercial warranty offered from time to time.
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## **3. Warranty for hidden defects (Articles 1641 to 1649 of the French Civil Code)** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Warranty for hidden defects
In accordance with articles **1641 to 1649** of the French Civil Code, you are protected against latent defects in the product which render it unfit for the use for which it was intended, or which so diminish that use that you would not have purchased it or would have paid less for it if you had been aware of them.
### Application conditions:**
- You have a period of **2 years** from the discovery of the latent defect to invoke this warranty.
- If the defect is confirmed, we will offer you :
- Repair or replacement of the product.
- A full refund if repair or replacement proves impossible.
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## **4. Return** procedure
1. **Contact us** at **[contact.shop@chamleons.com]** or via our contact form, mentioning your order number and the reason for the return.
2. Once your request has been validated, we will send you the return instructions.
3. Return shipping costs are at the customer's expense, except in the case of a defective product or an error on our part.
4. We recommend that you use a shipping service with tracking to guarantee receipt of your package.
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## **5. Refunds
Once the product has been returned and inspected, we will notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund request:
- If the refund is approved, the amount will be credited to your original payment method within **5 to 10 working days**.
- Initial delivery charges will not be refunded (except in the case of a defective product or error on our part).
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## **6. Order cancellation
- You can cancel your order within **24 hours** of purchase, provided it has not yet been shipped.
- If the order has already been dispatched, you will need to wait for receipt of your order before initiating a returns procedure.
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## **7. Contact
If you have any questions about our refund policy, please contact us at **[contact.shop@chamleons.com]** or via our online contact form.
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This policy complies with the provisions of the French **Code de la consommation** and **Code civil**. It aims to ensure a balanced protection between the rights of the consumer and the commercial imperatives of our store. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.