{"id":1091,"date":"2016-09-15T14:04:20","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T18:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aquariumcomputer.com\/usa\/?page_id=1091"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T17:13:47","slug":"store-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aquariumcomputer.com\/usa\/store-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Store Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Shipping Policy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">GHL USA ships to the United States, Canada, and Mexico via UPS. At checkout, you can choose from the available UPS service levels \u2014 shipping costs and estimated delivery times are calculated in real time based on your selection and destination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Free Shipping \u2014 Contiguous United States<\/strong> Orders of $100 or more qualify for free standard shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico are subject to UPS live rates calculated at checkout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Processing Time<\/strong> In-stock items are processed and shipped within 3 business days of your order being placed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Backordered Items<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">If your order contains a backordered item, we will notify you by email. To keep shipping costs reasonable and ensure your order arrives complete, we ship once all items are available. If you prefer, you may request a refund for the backordered item and we will ship the rest of your order immediately. Please contact us at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:sales@ghlusa.com\">sales@ghlusa.com<\/a> with your order number to arrange this.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Return Policy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">All sales are final once an order has been packed and shipped from our warehouse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Exception \u2014 Incorrect Item Received<\/strong> If you have received an item that differs from what you ordered, please contact us immediately at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:sales@ghlusa.com\">sales@ghlusa.com<\/a>. Include your GHL USA order number in the subject line and we will make it right.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Dead on Arrival (DOA) \/ Defective Products<\/strong> If your product arrives damaged or does not function as expected, please reach out to us at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:sales@ghlusa.com\">sales@ghlusa.com<\/a> within 7 days of delivery. Include your order number, a description of the issue, and photos or video where applicable. We will work with you to find the best solution \u2014 replacement, repair, or credit \u2014 on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Product Exchange Policy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Ordered the wrong item? No problem \u2014 as long as the product has not been opened. If the GHL security seal is intact, contact us immediately at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:sales@ghlusa.com\">sales@ghlusa.com<\/a> to initiate an exchange request. Please include a clear photo confirming the seal is unbroken and wait for our confirmation before sending anything back. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Products with a broken security seal cannot be accepted for exchange.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Taxes &amp; Import Duties<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Sales tax is calculated automatically at checkout where applicable. For shipments to Canada and Mexico, any import duties, customs fees, or brokerage charges are the sole responsibility of the recipient and are not included in the order total.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Payment<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">We accept PayPal, Venmo, PayPal Pay Later, and all major debit and credit cards \u2014 all processed securely through PayPal at checkout.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Questions?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Our team is happy to help with product questions, compatibility advice, or anything else you need before or after your purchase. Reach us at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:sales@ghlusa.com\">sales@ghlusa.com<\/a> \u2014 we&#8217;ll get back to you as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><em>* We reserve the right to edit our store policies without prior notice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shipping Policy GHL USA ships to the United States, Canada, and Mexico via UPS. 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