Refund policy

 Refund Policy


  Last Updated: October 15, 2025


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  The Short Version


  If something physical arrives broken, wrong, or just

  doesn't work the way we said it would, we'll replace

  it. Probably more than once if it keeps happening and

  it's our fault. That's the deal.


  For everything else—events, experiences, services—think

   of it this way: you can't unknow what you now know,

  and we can't unbook the venue or give you back the

  hours we spent preparing. We'll work with you when life

   happens, but we're not running a revolving door.


  Trust runs both ways.


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  Physical Products: We'll Replace What's Broken


  You have 30 days from delivery to let us know if

  something's wrong.


  What We'll Replace


  - Defective items - If it showed up broken or stops

  working within 30 days, we'll replace it. Probably more

   than once if it keeps breaking and it's clearly on us.

  - Wrong item shipped - Our mistake? We'll send the

  right one and cover return shipping.

  - Significantly not as described - If what arrived

  doesn't match what we told you it would be, that's on

  us.


  What We Can't Take Back


  - Opened personal care items, undergarments, or

  custom-made products - Health, hygiene, and the nature

  of customization. Once it's opened or made for you

  specifically, it's yours.

  - Final sale items - Marked clearly as such. No mystery

   there.

  - Damaged due to misuse - If you took a handmade

  ceramic mug camping and it didn't survive the drop from

   the picnic table, that's not a manufacturing defect.


  Exchanges


  Want to exchange for a different size, color, or

  product? Same 30-day window, same condition

  requirements. Email us at hello@mfgeneral.store with

  your order number. We'll send the replacement once we

  receive the original item back (or sometimes sooner if

  it's clearly our error). You cover return shipping; we

  cover shipping the replacement to you.


  Partial Refunds


  If you return something that's been used, damaged by

  you, or is missing parts, we may offer a partial refund

   or reject the return entirely. We'll let you know

  before processing anything.


  How to Get a Replacement


  1. Email us first: hello@mfgeneral.store - Tell us

  what's wrong, include your order number.

  2. We'll figure it out - Sometimes we can solve it

  without you shipping anything back.

  3. Pack it well if we need it back - Original packaging

   helps. We want it to survive the trip home.

  4. Return shipping - You cover it unless we sent you

  the wrong thing or it arrived broken.


  Replacements ship within 3-5 business days after we

  confirm the issue.


  Refund Method


  When we issue a refund (defective items we can't

  replace, wrong item we can't correct), you'll receive

  it via your original payment method within 7-10

  business days after we process the return.


  Restocking Fees


  We don't charge restocking fees.


  Gift Purchases


  If someone bought you a gift and you need to return it,

   contact us with the order number. We'll issue store

  credit to you or coordinate with the original

  purchaser—whatever makes sense.


  Bundled Products


  If you purchased a bundle or multi-item package, we

  can't accept returns on individual items from the

  bundle. It's all or nothing.


  Pre-Orders & Backorders


  If you pre-ordered something and change your mind

  before it ships, contact us. We'll cancel and refund

  you. Once it ships, standard return policy applies.


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  Events: Rain or Shine, We'll Reschedule When We Can


  Events happen. Rain or shine, unless we specifically

  say otherwise in the event description.


  - If you can't make it - We'll reschedule you to

  another date if space allows. No refunds. You're

  reserving a spot; we plan around headcount.

  - If we cancel - If we have to cancel (weather

  emergency, venue issue, acts of nature), we'll

  reschedule you to the next available date. No refunds,

  but you won't lose your spot.


  Think of it like reserving a table at a restaurant—if

  you don't show, the table was still held for you.


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  Experiences: Credit in Kind, Not Refunds


  Our immersive experiences—retreats, workshops,

  destination weekends—require significant deposits,

  venue commitments, and coordination on our end. We

  don't offer cash refunds for experiences.


  Here's why: By the time you realize you can't make it,

  we've already booked spaces, coordinated suppliers,

  arranged accommodations, and built custom programming.

  We've invested heavily in making it happen.


  What we offer instead:


  - Credit in kind - Your payment becomes credit toward a

   future experience of equal or greater value. We know

  we deliver quality experiences. We're confident you'll

  find another opportunity that works. Credit doesn't

  expire.

  - Transfer your spot - If you know someone who'd love

  to take your place, we'll transfer the registration.

  Just introduce us via email.


  If that's unacceptable to you, it may be best to

  consider us a restaurant with a menu not entirely to

  your palate. We're not for everyone. That's okay.


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  Services: You Can't Unknow What You Now Know


  Services are non-refundable and non-returnable.


  Advice, coaching, gardening consultations, art

  commissions, philosophy sessions, and other memetic

  volatiles—once we've delivered it, it's yours. The

  value isn't in the transaction; it's in the

  transmission. You can't unknow what you now know.


  Before You Book


  If you're not sure this is right for you, don't book

  yet. Email us first at hello@mfgeneral.store. We'd

  rather talk you out of a bad-fit purchase than have you

   resent the exchange later.


  Exceptions


  - We cancel or can't deliver - If we have to cancel or

  genuinely can't fulfill what we promised, you'll get

  credit in kind or a refund, your choice.

  - Technical failure on our end - If the platform breaks

   and we can't deliver the session, we'll reschedule or

  refund.


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  Digital Products


  Digital downloads, guides, templates—once you've

  downloaded it, we can't take it back.


  Exception: If the file won't open, is corrupted, or

  missing promised content, contact us within 7 days.

  We'll fix it or refund you.


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  Shipping Costs & Lost Packages


  - We cover shipping on defective items, wrong items, or

   anything that's our error.

  - You cover return shipping for replacements on items

  that just didn't work out.

  - Original shipping costs are non-refundable unless we

  sent you the wrong thing.


  Lost or damaged in transit? Take photos, contact us

  within 48 hours. We'll file a claim with the carrier

  and get you a replacement.


  If tracking shows delivered but you never received it,

  contact us within 7 days. We'll investigate with the

  carrier.


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  International Orders


  All the same policies apply, but you're responsible for

   any customs fees, duties, or taxes on both the

  original shipment and any returns. We can't refund

  those, and we can't control what your country charges.


  Return shipping from outside the U.S. is on you unless

  we made the error.


  International customers: Your country may provide

  additional consumer protection rights beyond this

  policy. Those rights still apply—we're not trying to

  override them.


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  If We Disagree


  If you believe we're not honoring this policy or

  there's a dispute about a return, email us first at

  hello@mfgeneral.store. Most disagreements get resolved

  with a conversation.


  If we can't resolve it directly, you may have

  additional rights under your state or country's

  consumer protection laws. We'll work in good faith to

  find a solution.


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  The Neighborly Thing to Do


  If we've done real good—changed your life, given you a

  memory worth sharing, delivered something that

  mattered—I expect this of you: tell the people you care

   about who'd like our flavor too.


  It's the neighborly thing to do.


  We're a small operation that lives by reputation and

  word of mouth. If we screwed up, we'll own it. If

  you're trying to game the system, we'll notice. Most of

   the time it's neither—just people trying to make a

  transaction work.


  Let's keep it simple: Be honest with us, and we'll be

  fair with you.


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  Prevailing Laws Apply


  This policy operates within the legal requirements of

  your jurisdiction. If your local consumer protection

  laws provide additional rights beyond what's stated

  here, those laws still apply. We're not trying to

  circumvent your legal protections—we're just being

  clear about our operating principles.


  For U.S. customers: This policy complies with the FTC

  Mail/Internet Order Merchandise Rule. If we can't ship

  within 30 days (or the timeframe we stated), we'll

  notify you and get your consent for the delay, or issue

   a refund.


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  Contact Us


  Email: hello@mfgeneral.storeResponse Time: Usually

  within 1-2 business days (faster if we're already at

  the desk)


  If you don't hear back within 3 business days, email

  again—sometimes things get lost.


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  This policy applies to all purchases made through

  mfgeneral.store. By placing an order, you agree to

  these terms. We reserve the right to update this

  policy, but we'll always honor the version that was

  active when you made your purchase.