Shipping policy
. Order processing
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Orders are processed within 2–3 business days after payment is received (Monday–Friday, excluding holidays), unless otherwise mentioned in an email from us.
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During busy periods (Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas), processing times may be slightly longer; any significant delay will be communicated by email.
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You will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information once your order has shipped.
2. Shipping methods & delivery times
We currently ship within the United States.
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Standard shipping: typically delivers within 3–7 business days after dispatch, depending on the destination and carrier delays.
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Expedited shipping (when available): typically delivers within 1–3 business days after dispatch.
Delivery time estimates are provided by the carrier and are not guaranteed; weather, carrier disruptions, and holidays can cause delays.
3. Shipping rates (no free shipping)
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Shipping charges for your order are calculated and displayed at checkout based on your order weight, destination, and selected service.
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We do not currently offer free shipping; all orders are subject to shipping charges as shown at checkout.
4. Warm weather shipping for chocolate
Because our products are chocolate and temperature-sensitive, we take extra care during warm months:
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When temperatures along the shipping route are high, we may use insulated packaging and ice packs to help protect your chocolates in transit; a small additional charge may apply to cover these materials.
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We may limit the shipping days (for example, Monday–Wednesday) during hot weather to reduce the risk of packages sitting in transit over a weekend.
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We recommend that someone be available at the delivery address to receive the package as soon as it arrives; chocolates left outside for extended periods can melt, and we cannot be responsible for damage caused by heat after delivery.
5. Shipping restrictions
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We do not ship to P.O. Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, or international destinations at this time (unless otherwise indicated on the website).
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Certain products may be unavailable for shipping to particularly warm regions during peak summer months; any such restrictions will be noted on the product page.
6. Order tracking
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Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with a tracking number.
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You can use this tracking number on the carrier’s website to follow the progress of your shipment.
7. Delays, lost or damaged packages
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We are not responsible for delays caused by the carrier, incorrect or incomplete shipping addresses provided by the customer, or other circumstances beyond our control (weather, carrier disruptions, etc.).
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If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery with your order number and photos of the package and items so we can assist you.
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If your package is marked as “delivered” by the carrier but you cannot locate it, please first check with household members and neighbors, and contact the carrier; we will do our best to help, but are limited in what we can do once an order is scanned as delivered.
8. Returns and refunds for shipped orders
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For information about returns, exchanges, or refunds, please refer to our separate Returns & Refunds Policy.
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Because chocolate is a perishable product, we are generally unable to accept returns of opened or partially consumed items, but we will always review quality issues on a case-by-case basis.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about shipping or need help with an order, you can contact us at:
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Email: stephan.latelierduchocolat@gmail.com
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Phone: 201-332-9220
We are happy to help you enjoy your chocolates in the best possible condition.