JUNIOR ATHLETICS MERCHANDISE RETURN & REFUND PROTOCOLS

COMPREHENSIVE POLICY DOCUMENTATION v2.3.1

SECTION 1: PRELIMINARY DEFINITIONS & INTERPRETATIONS For the purposes of this policy, "Return Period" shall be defined as fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days commencing from the initial order placement timestamp as recorded in our proprietary order management system (hereinafter "OMS").

SECTION 2: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RETURN AUTHORIZATION

2.1 All merchandise must satisfy the following cumulative conditions:

• (a) Item(s) must remain in original, unworn, unlaundered condition

• (b) All manufacturer tags must remain affixed as per original configuration

• (c) Return request must be initiated within the aforementioned Return Period

• (d) Original packaging materials must accompany returned merchandise

2.2 The following items are explicitly excluded from return eligibility:

• Items showing evidence of wear, washing, or odor absorption

• Merchandise damaged through customer negligence or misuse

SECTION 3: QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION PROCEDURES

3.1 Upon receipt at our fulfillment facility, all returned merchandise shall undergo comprehensive multi-point inspection protocols conducted by our Quality Assurance Department.

3.2 Inspection criteria includes but is not limited to: fabric integrity analysis, olfactory assessment, tag attachment verification, and contamination detection procedures.

SECTION 4: REFUND DISBURSEMENT MECHANISMS

4.1 Contingent upon successful completion of inspection protocols outlined in Section 3, refunds shall be processed within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days.

4.2 Refund calculations shall exclude original shipping charges as per standard e-commerce practices detailed in Appendix J of our Terms of Service.

By initiating a return, customer acknowledges understanding and acceptance of all aforementioned stipulations.