Refund Policy

When things go wrong — and how we make it right

We put a lot of love into every order we prepare and deliver. But we are also honest people — sometimes things do not go perfectly, and when that happens, we want you to know exactly what to expect from us. This policy is our promise to you, written plainly so there is no confusion on either side.

Last updated: June 2026  ·  Applies to all orders placed on giiftee.co.tz

First, a word about how we operate

Every gift that leaves our hands is prepared with the same care you put into choosing it. We know that behind every order is a person trying to make someone else feel special — a mother, a partner, a colleague, a friend. That is not lost on us.

We also operate in Tanzania, which means that occasionally — especially during busy seasons like Eid, Valentine's Day, or Mother's Day — a specific flower variety or product may not be available at short notice. Suppliers run out. Seasons affect stock. This is real life, and we will not pretend otherwise.

What we will always do is contact you before we make any substitution. We will tell you what happened, show you the alternative, and wait for your go-ahead. We do not make decisions on your behalf and hope you do not notice. That is not how we do things here.

A note on perishable items

Flowers, cakes, and fresh food items are perishable by nature — which means once they have been delivered, they cannot be returned, restocked, or resold. This is not a small-print trick. It is simply the reality of working with fresh, living things that have a short and beautiful life.

If a perishable item arrives in poor condition — wilted flowers, a damaged cake, something that clearly had a rough journey — that is absolutely something we want to hear about and fix. But a perishable item that was delivered correctly and in good condition cannot be returned because a preference changed after the fact.

Perishable items — including all flowers, cakes, and fresh food products — are non-returnable once delivered in good condition. Please choose carefully, and reach out to us before ordering if you have any questions about a specific product.

Non-perishable items — cosmetics, perfumes and gifts

For non-perishable items such as cosmetics, perfumes, skincare products and packaged gifts, we are able to consider a return or exchange — but only under one condition: the item must be completely unopened, in its original packaging, exactly as it was delivered.

An unsealed perfume bottle, an opened skincare set, or a gift with the wrapping removed cannot be returned. This is not us being difficult — it is hygiene, it is fair to the next customer, and frankly it is common sense.

Return requests for non-perishable items must be made within 48 hours of delivery. After that window, we are unable to process a return regardless of the item's condition.

When a refund or resolution applies — and when it does not

We want to be honest with you about this, because clarity is kinder than vagueness. Here is a straightforward guide:

We delivered the wrong item entirely You ordered red roses and received a succulent. That is on us, completely. We will fix it.
The item arrived visibly damaged A crushed cake, wilted flowers that arrived already dead, a broken gift box. Please send us a photo within 24 hours and we will make it right.
We made a substitution without your approval We should have called you first. If we did not, that is a failure on our part and we will address it.
Your order never arrived If we have no record of a successful delivery and cannot account for your order, we will sort this out fully.
The recipient did not like the gift We understand — taste is personal. But a gift that was delivered correctly, in good condition, and matches what was ordered does not qualify for a refund. The decision of what to order sits with the sender.
You changed your mind after delivery We respect that feelings change, but once a gift has been delivered to the recipient, the order is fulfilled. We cannot reverse that.
A perishable item was not to your taste Cakes, flowers and fresh items delivered in good condition are non-returnable. If the cake was beautiful but chocolate was not their favourite — we send our sympathies, but that is not a refund scenario.
An incorrect address or phone number was provided If we could not deliver because the details you gave us were wrong, the order is considered fulfilled on our end. Please double-check everything at checkout.

How we make it right

When something genuinely goes wrong on our end, we will not leave you hanging. Here is how we approach resolution:


Store credit
In most cases where we have fallen short, we will offer you credit towards a future order. It is our way of saying we want another chance to get it right.

Replacement
Where possible and appropriate, we will prepare and deliver a replacement. This is often the fastest way to fix things, especially around an occasion.

Full refund
In cases where we have significantly failed on our promise — and we are honest enough to know when that has happened — we will issue a full refund. This is not our first response, but it is on the table when it is genuinely warranted.

A conversation
Sometimes the best resolution is just a direct, honest conversation. We are always available and we will always engage with your concern properly.

To raise a concern, please contact us within 24 hours of your delivery. Include your order number and, where relevant, a photograph. The sooner you reach us, the faster we can help.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible. Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the scheduled delivery date will receive a full refund.

Cancellations made within 24 hours of the delivery date may not be possible if preparation has already begun — particularly for cakes and custom arrangements, which require advance work. In those cases, we will do our best to accommodate you but cannot guarantee a full refund.

Orders cannot be cancelled after delivery has taken place. Please reach out early if your plans change — the earlier you tell us, the more we can do to help.


Something went wrong with your order? Please reach out to us directly. We would rather hear from you and have the chance to fix things than have you walk away disappointed. That is genuinely not the Giiftee way.

Email: hello@giiftee.co.tz   WhatsApp: +255741600999