Shipping

Processing Time
All orders placed with Novel Design Studios are processed at our headquarters in Canada. Please note that during holidays and sale seasons, there may be extra time required in processing times. Our regular processing time is 7-15 business days, and we operate from Monday to Friday.

Payment Processing
It typically takes 1 business day to process your payment once your order is placed.

Shipping Time
- Once your order is placed, please allow 7-15 business days for processing and creating your custom order.
- For local pickups in Brampton, Ontario, your order will be ready within 5-10 business days.
- After processing, for shipments within Canada and the United States, it may take 3-15 business days for delivery.
- For international orders, delivery times vary, approximately 2-3 weeks for European countries and 2-9 weeks for other international destinations, depending on the location.
- Please note that delivery timelines listed on product pages are approximate.

Tracking Information
- A tracking number will be issued to the contact information provided when we ship out your order (if you choose tracked shipping).
- Please allow up to 24 hours for tracking information to update once it is sent to the postal office.
- If you do not receive a confirmation email or tracking number, please contact us at noveldesignstudios@gmail.com.

Shipping Issues
- If you have concerns about the status of your package, please note that we do not have additional information beyond the provided shipping and tracking number.
- Due to postal delays, postal offices cannot guarantee delivery standards. We recommend contacting the carrier for more details.
- It is the buyer's responsibility to work with the shipping company/local carriers for updates, unusual changes, lost items, etc.
- In case of untracked shipments, there are no updates available once the item is scanned and sent to the local carrier. These shipments are untracked and uninsured, and there is no refund available for them.
- For tracked shipments, you may contact USPS for US clients and find the respective carrier's contact details for international clients.
- If you believe your shipment is lost or experiencing no action, please contact us at noveldesignstudios@gmail.com, and we may place a dispute with the postal office after a certain time period.

Customs and Taxes
- Our prices displayed on the site are tax-free. However, you may be responsible for duties and taxes upon receiving your order.
- Import taxes, duties, and customs fees are determined by your local customs office and are your responsibility.
- We are not responsible for customs-related delays.

Local Pickup
- We offer free local pickup in Brampton, Ontario. Pickup orders are typically ready within 5-10 business days.
- We will notify you via email when your order is ready, along with pickup instructions.
- Please note that pickups are available for a maximum of 6 months from the order date. After this period, the order is canceled, and payment will not be returned.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Please understand that due to unforeseen circumstances, delivery standards may not always be met by postal offices. All our timelines are estimates, and if an item arrives late, we may not be able to offer refunds or cancellations as the issue may be beyond our control and the responsibility of the postal service.

Final Sale Items
All orders are final sale