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Choose a preset
Start with a no-questions-asked, exchange-only, store-credit, or final-sale-focused template that matches your store operations.
Free Return Policy Generator
Generate a professional return and refund policy in seconds
A return policy generator creates customer-ready return and refund terms for your online store based on your rules. Use it to build a clear policy for Shopify, WooCommerce, ecommerce, or general retail without writing the page from scratch.
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Customize your return policy
Pick a preset, set your conditions, and generate a policy you can paste into your store settings or footer pages.
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How this return policy generator works
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Customize the conditions
Enter your store details, set the return window, and toggle packaging, receipt, fee, exception, refund, and shipping rules.
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Generate the policy
Click Generate policy to build a formatted return and refund policy preview with clear sections and customer-facing language.
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Copy or download
Copy the policy text into Shopify, WooCommerce, or your website CMS, or download it as a text file for later editing.
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Return policy generator FAQ
Common questions about ecommerce return policies, refund rules, exclusions, and implementation for online stores.
What should an ecommerce return policy include?
A strong ecommerce return policy should explain the return window, condition requirements, any non-returnable items, who pays return shipping, how refunds or exchanges are issued, and how customers start the process. Clear timelines and contact details reduce support friction and chargebacks.
Can I use different return policies for Shopify or WooCommerce stores?
Yes. Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom ecommerce stores can all use the same core policy structure. The main difference is how you implement the workflow, such as whether customers submit requests by email, through an app, or from a self-serve account portal.
What is the difference between a refund policy and a return policy?
A return policy explains when an item can be sent back and under what conditions. A refund policy explains what the customer receives after approval, such as a refund to the original payment method, store credit, or an exchange. Most online stores combine both topics into one policy page.
Should I require proof of purchase and original packaging?
Many stores do. Proof of purchase helps confirm the order and reduce fraud, while original packaging can help resell returned goods or inspect them safely. If you require either condition, state it clearly so customers know what to expect before submitting a return.
Are digital products and custom items usually excluded from returns?
Often yes. Digital goods, personalized products, and perishable items are commonly excluded because they cannot be resold or reversed in the same way as standard retail products. If you exclude them, make the language specific and visible on both the product page and the full policy.
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