Where a delivery cannot be completed, our delivery partners may attempt redelivery, offer alternative delivery arrangements or return the parcel to TORRO.
Additional courier charges may arise where delivery fails because a customer provides an incorrect address, refuses delivery or does not complete an agreed delivery requirement.
TORRO reserves the right to recover reasonable additional costs directly attributable to these circumstances, where legally permitted.
The following schedules set out our published charges for common customer related delivery failures.
Charges are not automatic penalties. Any amount charged will be limited to reasonable, evidenced costs attributable to the circumstances and will remain subject to applicable consumer rights.
Missed Deliveries
For UK deliveries, EVRi and DHL will normally attempt delivery up to three times before returning an undeliverable parcel to the sender.
Delivery attempts and collection arrangements vary by courier and destination.
For international deliveries, UPS and DHL Express may hold parcels for a limited period before returning them to the sender. UPS may hold certain undelivered parcels for up to seven working days, depending on the destination and service.
Please follow the instructions in your tracking information or delivery notification to arrange redelivery or collection where available.
If your parcel is returned to TORRO, please contact Customer Care to discuss the available options.
UK Delivery Charges – EVRi & DHL Domestic Express
Where an unsuccessful UK delivery results from circumstances within the customer's control, the following charges may apply:
- Invalid or incorrect delivery address - £5.00
- Recipient refuses delivery - £5.00
- Return to sender - £5.00
Where more than one chargeable event occurs, the relevant charges may be combined, provided they reflect separate, reasonable costs incurred and are legally recoverable.
For example, if a customer refuses delivery and the parcel is subsequently returned to TORRO, the published charges total £10.00.
These charges are separate from the cost of any new delivery requested by the customer.
Where redelivery is agreed, any applicable additional charges will be explained before the order is dispatched again.
International Delivery Charges – UPS & DHL Express
International deliveries may incur higher courier charges when an incorrect address is provided, a delivery is refused or a shipment must be returned to the sender.
The following charges may apply:
- Invalid or incorrect delivery address - £10.00
- Recipient refuses delivery - £20.00
- Return to sender - £10.00
Where multiple chargeable events occur, the relevant charges may be combined, provided they reflect separate, reasonable and evidenced costs and are legally recoverable.
For example, where a customer refuses delivery and the parcel is subsequently returned to TORRO, the published charges total £30.00.
Additional return shipping, customs clearance or courier handling charges may also be incurred. Any such costs will be assessed individually and will not be charged twice.
Customers will be informed of any applicable charges and the reasons for them before a deduction is made from a refund, where legally permitted.
International Order Errors & Additional Handling Costs
Where an international order is returned because of a customer ordering error, refusal of delivery or failure to pay properly disclosed import charges, TORRO may incur additional shipping, processing and handling costs.
Where permitted by applicable law, TORRO reserves the right to recover reasonable, evidenced costs directly attributable to the circumstances.
These costs will be assessed individually rather than applying an automatic percentage-based restocking fee.
Any proposed deductions will be itemised and explained to the customer.
Refunds Following Unsuccessful Deliveries
If an order is returned following an unsuccessful delivery, TORRO will review the circumstances and the customer's applicable statutory rights before calculating any refund.
Where permitted by law, reasonable additional costs directly resulting from a customer-related delivery failure may be deducted from the amount otherwise refundable.
Any applicable deductions will be explained and itemised.
Where the customer has exercised a valid statutory cancellation right, refunds and return costs will be handled in accordance with the relevant consumer legislation.
We will not apply additional charges where the delivery failure results from an error by TORRO or its appointed delivery partner.
Nothing in this section limits your statutory cancellation, delivery or refund rights.