Shipping Policy

Liyanage Lapidary

Effective Date: [2026]

1. SHIPPING METHODS

We primarily offer shipping through:

EMS with insurance

FedEx with insurance

Other methods such as DHL or alternative courier routes may be arranged only upon discussion and approval.

2. ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIMES

General reference times may include:

EMS: approximately 7 to 21 days

FedEx: approximately 3 to 5 business days

These estimates are not guaranteed. Delivery times depend on:

Destination country

Customs processing

Airline and courier operations

Public holidays

Political, legal, weather, or transport disruptions

3. CUSTOMER-CHOSEN SHIPPING

Where the customer requests a particular route or courier, shipment can be discussed accordingly. We reserve the right to refuse unsafe, impractical, or unsupported shipping arrangements.

4. INSURANCE

Where insurance is included or requested, its scope depends on the shipping provider’s own insurance terms and any declared-value conditions. We do not guarantee that every type of courier claim will be approved by the carrier.

5. CUSTOMS, DUTIES, TAXES, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS

Customers are fully responsible for:

Import duties

Local taxes

VAT or GST

Brokerage fees

Permit requirements

Country-specific restrictions

We are not responsible for what the buyer’s country charges, delays, inspects, or restricts.

6. LOSS, DELAY, OR SEIZURE

While we aim to ship professionally and securely, we are not liable for losses caused by:

Customs seizure

Carrier delays

Border restrictions

Incorrect customer address submission

Failed import clearance

Country-specific compliance problems

7. DELIVERY ADDRESS ACCURACY

Customers are solely responsible for providing accurate delivery details. We are not liable for losses caused by incomplete, wrong, outdated, or misleading addresses provided by the customer.

8. SHIPPING OF HIGH-VALUE ITEMS

For certain items, we may require:

Additional verification

Manual payment review

Signature requirement

Extra documentation

Specific courier selection

9. FORCE MAJEURE

We are not responsible for shipping disruption caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including strikes, customs lockdowns, disasters, war, cyber incidents, sanctions, export restrictions, pandemics, or transport disruptions.