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Bambalina Clothing – Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: December 2025
By placing an order with Bambalina Clothing, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully before purchasing.
1. Handmade & Made-to-Order Nature
All Bambalina Clothing pieces are hand-cut and handmade in our atelier.
Most dresses are made to order and often customized specifically for you, which may include (but is not limited to):
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Size selection
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Color choice
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Sleeve style
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Neckline
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Embellishments
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Fabric combinations
Because your dress is created specifically for your child, it cannot be resold, restocked, or offered to another customer once production begins.
It is the customer’s responsibility to carefully choose the correct:
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Size
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Color
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Design details
Please review all product descriptions and size charts thoroughly before purchasing.
2. Designer & Handmade Variations
Bambalina Clothing is not a factory.
Each dress is:
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Individually hand-cut
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Individually sewn
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Individually finished
Due to the artisanal nature of our work:
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Minor variations in placement, trim, embroidery, shade, or finish may occur
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Small design adjustments may be made at the designer’s discretion to preserve quality, balance, or structural integrity
These variations are normal and expected in handmade couture garments and do not constitute defects.
3. Processing Time
Standard Processing (Non-Holiday Seasons)
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8–12 weeks estimated processing time
Holiday & High-Volume Seasons
Holiday season includes:
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Christmas season: July/August through the end of December
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Spring/Easter season: January through March
During these periods—or during unusually high order volume—processing times may extend to:
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10–14 weeks or longer
Processing times are estimates, not guarantees.
4. Unforeseen Delays
As a small artisan brand, delays may occur due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to:
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Illness or medical emergencies affecting tailors or atelier staff
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Fabric or material delays
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International shipment delays to or from the atelier
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Weather events
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Carrier disruptions
Such delays do not qualify for cancellations, refunds, or chargebacks.
5. Shipping & Carrier Responsibility
Once your order has been shipped:
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Responsibility transfers to the shipping carrier
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Bambalina Clothing is not responsible for delivery delays, lost packages, or carrier errors
If you provide an email address at checkout:
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You will receive an automatic order confirmation
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You will receive a tracking number once your order ships
- Once an order has been placed, we are unable to change the shipping address. If you believe an address change is necessary, please contact us using the same email address used to place the order. Requests sent from a different email address cannot be processed. Additional fees may apply if the new address requires extra shipping charges.
Please monitor your tracking directly with the carrier.
6. Returns, Refunds & Cancellations
Custom & Handmade Items – No Returns / No Refunds
Due to the custom, handmade, and made-to-order nature of Bambalina Clothing garments:
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All sales are final
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No returns
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No refunds
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No exchanges
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No cancellations once production has started
This includes (but is not limited to):
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Fit issues
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Size selection errors
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Color preference changes
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Event changes
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Shipping delays
By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
7. Fit & Sizing Responsibility
Sizing is the responsibility of the purchaser.
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Size charts are provided for guidance
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Fit preference (looser or more tailored) is a personal choice
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We strongly recommend sizing up when unsure
Fit-related concerns do not qualify for refunds or returns.
8. Event Deadlines & Holiday Timing
Customers are responsible for ordering well in advance of any event or holiday.
We do not guarantee arrival by:
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Christmas
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Photoshoots
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Birthdays
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Weddings
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Pageants
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Special events
Estimated processing times do not include shipping transit time.
9. Chargebacks & Payment Disputes
Initiating a chargeback without first contacting Bambalina Clothing violates these Terms & Conditions.
All order details, timelines, and policies are clearly disclosed at the time of purchase and documented.
Fraudulent chargebacks may result in:
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Loss of purchasing privileges
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Legal action
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Submission of documentation to payment processors
10. Intellectual Property
All Bambalina Clothing designs, images, descriptions, and branding are the intellectual property of Bambalina Clothing.
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Designs may not be copied, reproduced, or resold
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Images may not be used without permission
11. Communication
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Email is the primary form of official communication
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Social media messages are not guaranteed to be monitored continuously
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Please allow reasonable response time, especially during peak seasons
12. Agreement to Terms
By placing an order with Bambalina Clothing, you confirm that:
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You have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
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You agree to all policies stated above
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You acknowledge the handmade, custom nature of your order
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