Refund Policy

🔄 REFUND AND COMPENSATION POLICY – SDRD APPLICATION

Updated Version

Last Updated 01/09/2026

Email sdrd.store@gmail.com

Phone +968 7114 8977

Address Al Kamil wa Al Wafi Ash Sharqiyah South Sultanate of Oman


1 Nature of the Service

SdRd operates as a technology intermediary and delivery service connecting customers merchants and couriers

SdRd does not own manufacture store or sell the products displayed by merchants

Merchants remain responsible for the quality ingredients quantity condition preparation packaging expiry and accuracy of the products they offer through the application

SdRd provides the digital platform delivery coordination order management communication tools and other technical services required to facilitate transactions and deliveries between the relevant parties


2 Eligible Cases for Refund or Compensation

A customer may submit a refund or compensation request where there is a genuine and verifiable issue relating to the order

Eligible cases may include

Wrong Item or Order

Where the customer receives an item that is clearly and materially different from the item ordered through the application

Minor differences in appearance presentation packaging or preparation do not automatically qualify for a refund

Clearly Damaged Product

Where the product arrives in a clearly damaged condition that makes it unusable or unsuitable for consumption where applicable

Customers may be required to provide photographs or other information showing the condition of the product

Order Not Delivered

Where an order was confirmed but was not delivered to the customer due to an issue attributable to the merchant courier or delivery process

The order status and available information will be reviewed before a decision is made

Missing Item

Where an item confirmed in the order is clearly missing from the delivered order

The case may be reviewed with the merchant and courier before compensation is approved

Material Product Issue

Where a product is materially inconsistent with its essential description or specifications displayed in the application

Such cases are subject to review based on the order information and available evidence


3 Non Eligible Cases

A customer will generally not be eligible for a refund or compensation where the issue results from incorrect information provided by the customer refusal to accept the order or a change of mind after the order has been prepared or delivered

Non eligible situations may include

Entering an incorrect delivery location

Providing an incorrect address

Failing to respond to the courier after the courier reaches the provided location

Not being present at the specified delivery location

Refusing to accept an order after the merchant has prepared it

Refusing to pay for an order after it has been prepared

Changing the customer's mind after the order has been prepared

Ordering a product and later deciding that the product is no longer wanted

Disliking a product for personal reasons where there is no material defect or error

Products that have been consumed or used fully or partially before a refund request is submitted except where the circumstances establish a legitimate reason for compensation

Perishable products such as food and beverages after they have been accepted by the customer

Orders successfully delivered according to the information and location provided by the customer


4 Food and Perishable Products

Due to the nature of food beverages and other products that may be affected by temperature storage handling or consumption these products generally cannot be returned after acceptance by the customer merely because the customer changed their mind or no longer wants the product

Where a genuine issue exists such as a clearly incorrect item damaged product or missing item the customer should contact SdRd as soon as possible within the applicable reporting period

The customer may be asked to provide photographs or additional information so that the matter can be reviewed


5 Refund Request Period

Refund or compensation requests should be submitted within a maximum period of 24 hours from the time the order was received

Customers are encouraged to report any issue as soon as it is discovered so that SdRd can investigate the matter accurately

A request submitted after the applicable period may be rejected unless there is a reasonable circumstance that justifies reviewing the request


6 How to Submit a Refund or Compensation Request

Customers may contact customer support or use the communication features available within the application to submit a refund or compensation request

The request should include sufficient information to allow the case to be reviewed such as

Order number

Description of the issue

Affected product

Reason for requesting compensation

Photographs or supporting evidence where requested

Any additional information that may help establish the circumstances of the case

SdRd may request additional information from the customer merchant or courier before making a final decision


7 Review Process

After receiving a refund or compensation request SdRd may review the relevant order information and available records

The administration may communicate with

The customer

The merchant

The courier

Or another party directly involved in the order where necessary

The review may consider order records order status communication records available technical information photographs and other relevant evidence

The purpose of the review is to reach a fair and reasonable decision based on the information available


8 Forms of Compensation

Where a refund or compensation request is approved SdRd may provide compensation through one of the following methods depending on the circumstances

Adding the approved amount to the customer's in application wallet

Refunding the approved amount through the original electronic payment method where technically and operationally possible

Replacing the affected product or arranging a replacement order with the merchant where available and appropriate

The customer is not entitled to compensation exceeding the value of the verified loss or the amount approved following the review of the case


9 Electronic Payment Fees

When a customer chooses electronic payment additional charges may apply depending on the electronic payment method used

Such charges may vary according to the payment method and the payment service provider

The applicable fees may include 1 percent when using Mal cards and 2 percent when using Apple Pay according to the fees applicable at the time of the transaction

These payment related charges are displayed to the customer through the electronic payment gateway before the payment is completed

SdRd may also display these charges on the application invoice in the future when this functionality is introduced

In all cases the customer should rely on the final amount displayed by the electronic payment gateway before confirming the transaction as the amount required to complete the electronic payment

Where a refund is approved for an electronically paid order the treatment of electronic payment fees will depend on the nature of the transaction and the refund procedures and policies of the relevant payment service provider

A refund of the product or order value does not automatically mean that every payment related fee is refundable in every circumstance


10 Delivery Fees

Delivery fees relate to the delivery service performed by the courier

Where delivery has been successfully completed the delivery fee is generally non refundable merely because the customer is dissatisfied with the product or changes their mind after receiving the order

Where delivery was not completed due to a verified issue attributable to the merchant courier or delivery process the delivery fee may be reviewed for possible refund depending on the circumstances

The final decision will be based on the order details and circumstances of the case


11 Delivery Location and Address Responsibility

Customers are responsible for providing an accurate delivery location address and any information necessary to complete the delivery

If the customer provides an incorrect location incorrect address or unclear directions and this causes the courier to travel to an incorrect location additional charges may apply where permitted by the applicable delivery system

An incorrect location does not automatically qualify the customer for a refund or compensation

If the customer requests a change of delivery location after delivery has already started additional delivery charges may apply according to the applicable delivery system


12 Orders Already Prepared

Once a merchant begins preparing an order the merchant may incur costs related to ingredients products preparation packaging and other operational expenses

For this reason customers may not cancel an order or refuse to pay for it after preparation has started merely because they changed their mind or no longer wish to receive the order

If a customer refuses to accept or pay for an order after it has been prepared the incident may be recorded in the system and appropriate action may be taken under the SdRd Terms and Conditions


13 Fake Orders and Refund Abuse

Customers must not use the refund or compensation system fraudulently or improperly

This includes

Providing false information

Claiming that a problem exists when no such problem occurred

Submitting fraudulent refund requests

Creating fake orders

Repeatedly submitting unjustified compensation claims

Attempting to obtain compensation through misleading information

If a pattern of misuse is identified SdRd may take appropriate action

Such action may include

Rejecting unjustified refund requests

Restricting certain services

Suspending the account

Closing the account

Restricting future access to certain services

Taking legal action where appropriate and permitted by law


14 Merchant Responsibilities

Merchants are responsible for providing products according to the descriptions prices and information displayed through the application

The product price displayed in SdRd should correspond to the applicable price charged by the merchant

Merchants should not increase product prices solely because the customer is ordering through SdRd

This approach forms part of SdRd's commitment to maintaining reasonable and relatively low merchant commissions and reducing the need for customers to bear unjustified increases in product prices due to the use of the platform

If a complaint is received regarding product quality price quantity description or availability SdRd may review the matter with the merchant and take appropriate action where necessary


15 Courier Responsibilities

Couriers are expected to exercise reasonable care when collecting transporting and delivering orders according to the applicable delivery procedures

If a delivery related problem occurs the order information and available records may be reviewed to determine the circumstances and the party responsible

Couriers are generally not responsible for the quality preparation ingredients or manufacturing of products where the issue originates from the merchant or the product itself


16 Refunds Resulting from Incorrect Customer Information

SdRd is not responsible for losses or additional costs resulting from incorrect information provided by the customer

This may include

Incorrect phone number

Incorrect location

Incorrect address

Unclear location description

Incorrect order information

Failure to respond to the courier

In such circumstances the customer may not be eligible for a refund or compensation


17 Refunds for Electronic Payments

Where a refund for an electronically paid order is approved the refund process may be subject to the technical procedures of the payment gateway bank or financial institution involved in the transaction

The time required for the refunded amount to appear in the customer's account may vary depending on the bank payment method and payment service provider

SdRd is not responsible for delays caused by a bank payment provider or financial institution after the refund has been successfully initiated by the relevant system


18 Refund and Compensation Decisions

Refund and compensation decisions are made after reviewing the available information relating to the case

SdRd may request photographs documents order information or other evidence necessary to verify the request

SdRd may reject a request where there is insufficient evidence or where the circumstances do not fall within this Refund and Compensation Policy

Decisions are based on the information available at the time of review and are subject to the applicable SdRd policies Terms and Conditions and laws and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman


19 Updates to the Refund Policy

SdRd reserves the right to amend or update this Refund and Compensation Policy from time to time

Changes may be made due to

Development of the application

Changes to delivery services

Changes in payment systems

Operational requirements

Changes in applicable laws or regulations

Improvements to customer protection procedures

The latest version published through the application or official SdRd channels will be considered the current version of this policy

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically


20 Contact Us

For questions complaints refund requests or compensation requests customers may contact SdRd through

Email sdrd.store@gmail.com

Phone +968 7114 8977

Address Al Kamil wa Al Wafi Ash Sharqiyah South Sultanate of Oman

SdRd – An Omani local delivery and digital services platform