This Refund and Cancellation Policy outlines the terms for case cancellations, remakes, quality issues, and refunds at Replica Dental Lab.
1. Case Cancellation Policy
1 Cancellation Before Fabrication Begins
If a case is cancelled BEFORE fabrication has commenced:
- Timeline: Cancellation must be requested within 24 hours of case submission
- Refund: 80% of advance payment will be refunded
- Deduction: 20% administrative charge for case processing and data handling
2 Cancellation After Fabrication Begins
If a case is cancelled AFTER fabrication has commenced (CAD design initiated or milling started):
- Timeline: Request must be made within 48 hours of fabrication start
- Refund: 50% of total case cost will be refunded
- Deduction: 50% charged for labor, materials, and machine time already invested
3 Cancellation After Completion
If a case is cancelled AFTER fabrication is complete:
- No Refund: Full payment is non-refundable
- Option: Case will be held for 30 days. After 30 days, it will be discarded
- Pickup: Client may arrange pickup of completed case or provide alternative instructions
2. Modification Requests
Modification requests (shade change, design alteration, material change) are treated as follows:
- Before Milling: Free modification (no additional charge)
- After Milling: Additional charge of 30-50% of original case cost for remilling
- After Glazing/Finishing: Full case cost charged for remake
3. Quality Issues and Defects
1 Manufacturing Defects
If a restoration has a manufacturing defect (poor fit, marginally adaptation failure, material defect), Replica Dental Lab will:
- Assess the defect within 5 business days of notification
- Provide a remade restoration at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE
- Cover courier costs for defective return and remade case delivery
- Provide expedited turnaround on remake (typically 3-5 days)
2 Rejection Due to Preparation Errors
If rejection is due to inadequate tooth preparation, impression errors, or incorrect prescription transmission by the client:
- Remake charge: 50% of original case cost (client responsibility)
- Documentation: We will provide photographic and CAD evidence of the issue
4. Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
All returns for quality issues, remakes, or exchanges must follow this procedure:
- Contact Replica Dental Lab within 5 days of receipt: replicadentallab@gmail.com or +91 9979877224
- Provide photographs and detailed description of the issue
- Receive RMA number and return instructions
- Ship defective case back with RMA number clearly marked
- Replica Dental will inspect and dispatch remade case within 5-10 business days
5. Warranty Period
Manufacturing warranty covers defects for 2 YEARS from dispatch:
- Warranty includes: Material defects, manufacturing flaws, fit issues due to lab error
- Warranty excludes: Clinical failures, patient allergies, normal wear and tear, improper cementation, adjustment errors by clinical staff
- Warranty applies only if case is properly stored, handled, and inserted per our instructions
6. Shipping and Handling
1 Shipping Responsibility
- Replica Dental ships at client’s request and cost
- Courier partner selected based on availability and route
- Risk of loss transfers to courier upon dispatch
2 Damage During Transit
Cases damaged during courier delivery:
- Client files claim with courier company
- Replica Dental will provide remake at cost (50% of original case cost) once courier liability is established
- Documentation: We provide invoice, photographs of packing, and dispatch evidence
7. Late Payment and Outstanding Balance
- Cases will NOT be dispatched until full payment is received
- Outstanding balance after 30 days incurs 1.5% monthly interest
- After 60 days unpaid: Cases may be discarded or resold at Replica Dental’s discretion
- Legal action may be initiated to recover outstanding amounts
8. Special Requests and Expedited Orders
Rush orders and expedited delivery carry specific terms:
- Rush surcharge: 30-50% of case cost for 24-48 hour turnaround
- Express delivery: Courier costs borne by client
- NO REFUND on rush orders if timeline is not met due to unforeseeable circumstances (material unavailability, equipment failure)
9. No Refunds Policy – Exceptions
The following are NON-REFUNDABLE:
- Completed cases picked up or dispatched without complaint
- Clinical failures or chairside adjustment issues
- Rush order surcharges
- Cases held beyond 30 days without pickup or delivery instructions
10. Dispute Resolution
For refund disputes or quality disagreements:
- Submit written complaint within 7 days of issue discovery
- Provide photographs, case number, and detailed description
- Replica Dental will investigate and respond within 10 business days
- If unresolved, escalate to mediation under Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996