1. Refund/Return Request
Subject to compliance with this Refund and
Return Policy and Terms of Service, buyers may apply for returns and /or
refunds within the AliExpress Guarantee period .
AliExpress Guarantee is a service offered by
AliExpress to help users resolve disputes during transactions. Users can first
try to resolve issues privately or seek assistance from local authorities,
whether before, during, or after using the service.
2. Conditions for Return Application
/or return only in the following circumstances
:
Goods not received
The goods were damaged or defective upon
delivery.
The seller sent the wrong item (e.g., the size
or color was incorrect).
The product is significantly different from
the seller's description.
The buyer and seller reach an agreement
privately (the seller needs to confirm with AliExpress ).
👉Buyers must submit their applications through the AliExpress app.
👉Return requests
will be processed within 10 calendar days of submission.
If a buyer has already initiated legal
proceedings against a seller, they can provide AliExpress with official
documents to request the platform to temporarily freeze transaction funds until
a ruling is reached. Whether or not to freeze funds is AliExpress's sole
decision.
3. Preferred Seller Rights
If you are a "Preferred Seller",
AliExpress will notify you in writing.
If you do not wish to participate in this
program, you must notify AliExpress in writing.
Otherwise, it will be considered that you
continue to participate and agree to this policy.
AliExpress reserves the right to suspend or
cancel the preferred seller status at any time.
👉If AliExpress
approves the refund/return:
The seller must cooperate in the execution.
The platform will notify the seller and
arrange for the return of the goods.
👉If the
seller does not provide a local return address or refuses to accept the
package:
AliExpress has the right to handle goods
The seller is deemed to have relinquished
ownership of the goods.
👉The seller
must confirm receipt of the returned item within 7 days of receiving the
notification; otherwise, it will be considered as received.
👉Even if a
return has been approved, AliExpress may decide not to return the item to the
seller.
👉If a
refund is refused, the item will be returned to the buyer.
👉Sellers can
appeal, but:
AliExpress's decision is final.
The seller may not file any further claims.
4. Rights of Ordinary Sellers
Regular sellers refer to sellers who are not
sellers on the marketplace or sellers who are not preferred sellers.
The process is as follows:
The platform will notify the seller after
receiving the buyer's application.
The seller must reply within the specified
time.
If no response is received, the platform will
assume that the seller has no objection.
The platform will determine whether to support
the buyer's application based on the circumstances.
5. Requirements for Returned Goods
Buyers must ensure that:
The goods remain in their original condition.
Includes all accessories
👉It is
recommended to take photos as evidence when receiving the goods.
6. Responsibility for shipping costs
The responsibilities vary depending on the
circumstances:
✔️ Seller's
responsibility (quality issues/wrong item shipped)
The seller covers the shipping costs (outgoing
+ return).
✔️ Buyer's
responsibility (not wanting/changing their mind)
Seller's consent required
Buyer bears return shipping costs
✔️ Dispute
Situation
AliExpress determines who bears the shipping
cost .
👉Even if
the buyer uses "free shipping", the seller is still required to pay
the shipping cost if the responsibility lies with the seller.
7. Refund Policy
Refunds will be processed after the seller
confirms receipt of the returned goods.
If the seller does not respond, AliExpress
allows for direct refunds.
Refund method:
Original payment method (bank card, etc.)
8. Communication between buyer and seller
AliExpress suggests:
👉When problems
arise, the buyer and seller should communicate directly first.
because:
The platform is merely a medium of exchange.
For product issues, please contact the seller
first.