All food items which have been opened;
FlightSuits! if the package has been opened;
FlightSuit! leashes if the package has been opened;
Any Bird Toy which is not sealed in plastic by the manufacturer (includes wooden perch toys);
Any cloth or natural fiber item which cannot be disinfected including but not limited to the following:
Feather Tether Bird Harnesses;
Bird Cage Skirts
Shoulder Aprons
Cage Covers
Any CD that has been opened
Any DVD that has been opened
All Sale items.
If you have purchased an item that is not returnable, and you cannot use it for your bird, you may want to give the item as a gift to someone you know for their bird. If you ordered the wrong size of something that cannot be returned, we will be happy to give you a coupon discount on the purchase of the correct size if you just ask us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF FOOD ITEMS:
If you have ordered any of our food products such as seed mixes, Nectargold food for Lories, bird treats, foods to cook, or any other food item, please be aware that the seeds and other ingredients that make up these products are not treated with any "pesticides" prior to harvesting and processing. Therefore, it is possible for any eggs of seed-grain bugs, or moth larvae that might be on the seeds and grains, to hatch out if the food is kept too warm and/or humid. This can happen even in a sealed bag or container. Also, if your home has seed moths already, the larvae from these moths once hatched can burrow into sealed bags of food through very tiny pinprick sized holes that you might not even see. Should you find seed bugs or seed moths (also known as flour moths) in your bird food, place the food in the freezer in a sealed container for a few days to kill any bugs hatching out. Seed bugs and flour moths will not harm your bird, as birds in the wild will eat such insects while foraging for foods.
Please inspect all bird seed, bird treats, Goldenfeast Nectargold, foods to cook, or other food products, as soon as you receive it. We take every precaution to ensure all of the food items we sell are of the freshest quality, keeping many products in our freezers at our store before shipping out to customers. All claims for replacement of food due to bugs, moths, larvae, or webs, must be made within 48 hours after receipt of your order, otherwise no replacements will be made.
DAMAGES: If you receive merchandise that has been damaged in shipping, please contact our store at 256-341-0484 Tuesday through Friday between 10:00 and 5:00 central time so we may file a claim with the shipping company and replace any damaged merchandise you may have received. You may be required by the shipping company to keep the damaged merchandise for their inspection for up to 10 days, including the box the order arrived in, or they may want to pick up the item for inspection, so please do not throw any damaged items out. Once a claim has been filed we will replace the damaged item(s) as soon as possible from our store and there will be no additional shipping charges to you for replacing any damaged items. If an item cannot be replaced, we will issue a credit to your credit card for a full refund of the damaged item and any shipping fees which we may have charged for that particular item.
Please contact us for instructions on the return of products before returning them. We will issue a return or exchange authorization number for you to use in returning your package and will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning a return or exchange.
International CustomersIMPORTANT: International orders may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you the customer. We have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country and you may want to contact your local customs office for further information before placing an order. You are considered the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country in which you are receiving the goods. Once your package reaches your country you may be contacted by your postal service, UPS, or FedEx, in order to make payment arrangements for these charges, if any.
Please note if you refuse the shipment or refuse payment of any customs charges when your order arrives, we reserve the right to either bill your credit card for any shipping and/or customs fees or duties, deduct all shipping fees including return shipping charges, and any customs duties charged by your country from any credit you may receive. If the return shipping and customs fees are more than the value of the order, then your order may be destroyed by the Customs office in your country and you will not receive any refund on the order. International customers are also responsible for return shipping charges on any item(s) not allowed to be imported to your country.
By placing an order with us you agree to the above terms.
"NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY"
THE NATURE CHEST BIRD SHOP ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR THE USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRODUCT. WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE OR INJURY ARISING FROM THE USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRODUCT OFFERED. We will be glad to offer suggestions on sizing of products for your particular bird at any time.