At SharkNinja, we’re committed to supporting your shopping experience. The information below outlines how TikTok Shop currently presents customer service processes regarding returns, refunds, order issues, and shipping expectations.
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• TikTok Shop | Easy returns, refunds, and cancellations
• Customer Order Cancellation, Return, and Refund Policy
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🔁 Returns
Eligibility & Timing
- Most items are eligible for return within 30 calendar days of receiving the item. Some exceptions apply under the Buyer Protection Program for items returned between 31–90 days.
- Final sale items cannot be returned.
Return Process
- Return requests must be submitted via the Orders page on TikTok Shop.
- Once approved, customers have 14 calendar days to drop off the item with a prepaid label or QR code
- If a return is not dropped off within this period, the request is canceled
Shipping Costs
- Returns are generally free using TikTok’s prepaid label or QR code.
- Return shipping fees may apply if a customer chooses their own shipping method or resides in Hawaii or Alaska, where free returns aren’t available
Multiple Items
- Items from the same seller and order can be returned together. Different orders or sellers require individual returns
💰 Refunds
Eligibility & Submission
- Refunds must be requested within 30 days of delivery.
- After 30 days (up to 90), customers may be eligible under the Buyer Protection Program
Processing Time
- Refund requests are reviewed within 5-7 working days from the time the product has been confirmed as returned to our warehouses. The unit must have been shipped back and received for any refund to be processed.
- Once approved, funds are issued within 5–7 working days to the original payment method.
Partial Refunds
- TikTok does not currently offer partial refunds
Refund Cancellations
- Requests can be canceled at any time by the customer. If the item is not returned within 14 days, TikTok cancels the request automatically
📦 Delivery & Shipping Issues
Missed Deliveries
- If an item is returned due to a failed delivery attempt, a refund can be requested
Lost or Delayed Orders
- If an order is delayed or lost, customers are encouraged to check tracking info. If unresolved, they can request a refund
Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
- TikTok allows refunds for: Damaged items, Wrong or incomplete shipments, Defective products, Items not as described (e.g., misleading livestreams or descriptions)
- Customers must upload images and select an appropriate reason when filing the request.
⚠️ TikTok Limitations
Refund Denials
- Refunds may be denied if: It is submitted outside the return window, Items are not returned after approval, Products are returned in unacceptable condition
- Customers may escalate by filing a dispute with TikTok
Customer Support Access
- Most resolutions rely on customer-initiated action within TikTok’s platform (no phone/chat-based agent support unless escalated).