1. Application for Returns/Refunds

Subject to the terms and conditions in this Refunds and Return Policy and the Terms of Service, Buyer may apply for return of the purchased items (“Item”) and/or refund prior to the expiry of the Malakat Guarantee Period as stated in the Terms of Service.

Malakat Guarantee is a service provided by Malakat, at the User’s request, to assist Users in dealing with certain conflicts which may arise during the course of a transaction. Users may communicate with each other privately to resolve their differences or approach their relevant local authorities to assist them in overcoming any dispute prior, during, or after using Malakat Guarantee.

2. Application for the Return of an Item

Buyer may only apply for the refund and/or return of the Item in the following circumstances:

  1. The Item has not been received by the Buyer;
  2. The Item received is incomplete (missing quantity or accessories);
  3. The seller has delivered an Item that does not match the agreed specification (e.g. wrong size, color, etc.) to the Buyer;
  4. The Item delivered to Buyer is materially different from the description provided by Seller in the listing of the Item;
  5. The Item received is a counterfeit item**;
  6. The Item received has physical damage (e.g. dented, scratched, shattered);
  7. The Item received is faulty (e.g. malfunction, does not work as intended);
  8. By way of private agreement with Seller and Seller must send his/her confirmation to Malakat confirming such agreement; or
  9. Change of mind*

*Change of Mind return policy is only applicable to certain categories and restricted to certain Sellers only.

** Counterfeit item return policy is applicable to Malakat Mall sellers only.

 3. Rights of Seller

When Malakat receives an application from Buyer for the return of the Item and/or refund, Malakat will notify Seller in writing. Seller may respond to Buyer’s application according to the steps provided by Malakat in the written notification. The seller must respond within the time frame stipulated in the written notification (the “Stipulated Period”). Should Malakat not hear from Seller within the Stipulated Period, Malakat will assume that Seller has no response to Buyer’s application and will proceed to assess Buyer’s application without further notice to Seller.

Malakat will review each Seller’s response on a case-by-case basis and, in its sole discretion, determine whether Buyer’s application may be successful against the circumstances stated by Seller.

 4. Condition of Returning Item

To enjoy a hassle-free experience when returning the item, the Buyer should ensure that the Item, including any complimentary items such as accessories that come with the Item, must be returned to the Seller in the condition received by the Buyer on delivery. We will recommend Buyer take a photo of the Item upon receipt.

 5. Liability of Return Shipping Fee

  1. In the scenario of an unforeseen error from the seller’s end (i.e – damaged, faulty or wrong item delivered to the buyer), the seller will bear the buyer’s return shipping fee.
  2. In the scenario of the buyer’s change of mind, the buyer shall get the seller’s consent prior to the return request and the buyer will bear the return shipping fee.
  3. In the scenario where both seller-buyer disputing the party liable for the return shipping fee, Malakat at its sole discretion will determine the party liable for the return shipping fee.

6. Refunds

Buyer will only be refunded after Malakat has received the confirmation from Seller that Seller has received the returned item. In the event where Malakat does not hear from the Seller within a specified time, Malakat will be at liberty to refund the applicable sum to the Buyer without further notice to the Seller. The refund will be made to the Buyer’s credit/debit card or designated bank account, whichever is applicable.

7. Communication Between Buyer and Seller

Malakat encourages Users to communicate with each other in the event where a problem arises in a transaction. As Malakat is a platform for Users to conduct trading, Buyer should contact Seller directly for any issue relating to the Item purchased.

8. Inspection and Processing

  1. Upon receiving the returned item, the Seller will inspect it to ensure it meets the return policy conditions. Item can only be returned within 14 days of purchase.
  2. Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of receiving the returned item.