{"id":393,"date":"2026-07-15T08:15:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actionstories.co.za\/?page_id=393"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:46:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:46:27","slug":"shipping-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/actionstories.co.za\/?page_id=393","title":{"rendered":"Shipping policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"393\" class=\"elementor elementor-393\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a68530b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a68530b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d3290a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0d3290a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n  <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Shipping, delivery, and return policy for Action Stories merchandise \u2014 T-shirts, caps, and more.\">\r\n  <title>Action Stories - Shipping & Returns Policy<\/title>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<!-- HEADER -->\r\n<div class=\"action-stories-header\">\r\n  <div class=\"hero-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"hero-content\">\r\n      <a href=\"landing.html\" class=\"logo-section\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\">\r\n        <span class=\"action-text\">ACTION<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"stories-text\">STORIES<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"social-links\">\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"social-icon\" aria-label=\"Twitter\">\r\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\">\r\n            <path d=\"M18.244 2.25h3.308l-7.227 8.26 8.502 11.24H16.17l-5.214-6.817L4.99 21.75H1.68l7.73-8.835L1.254 2.25H8.08l4.713 6.231zm-1.161 17.52h1.833L7.084 4.126H5.117z\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"social-icon\" aria-label=\"Instagram\">\r\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 2.163c3.204 0 3.584.012 4.85.07 3.252.148 4.771 1.691 4.919 4.919.058 1.265.069 1.645.069 4.849 0 3.205-.012 3.584-.069 4.849-.149 3.225-1.664 4.771-4.919 4.919-1.266.058-1.644.07-4.85.07-3.204 0-3.584-.012-4.849-.07-3.26-.149-4.771-1.699-4.919-4.92-.058-1.265-.07-1.644-.07-4.849 0-3.204.013-3.583.07-4.849.149-3.227 1.664-4.771 4.919-4.919 1.266-.057 1.645-.069 4.849-.069zm0-2.163c-3.259 0-3.667.014-4.947.072-4.358.2-6.78 2.618-6.98 6.98-.059 1.281-.073 1.689-.073 4.948 0 3.259.014 3.668.072 4.948.2 4.358 2.618 6.78 6.98 6.98 1.281.058 1.689.072 4.948.072 3.259 0 3.668-.014 4.948-.072 4.354-.2 6.782-2.618 6.979-6.98.059-1.28.073-1.689.073-4.948 0-3.259-.014-3.667-.072-4.947-.196-4.354-2.617-6.78-6.979-6.98-1.281-.059-1.69-.073-4.949-.073zm0 5.838c-3.403 0-6.162 2.759-6.162 6.162s2.759 6.163 6.162 6.163 6.162-2.759 6.162-6.163c0-3.403-2.759-6.162-6.162-6.162zm0 10.162c-2.209 0-4-1.79-4-4 0-2.209 1.791-4 4-4s4 1.791 4 4c0 2.21-1.791 4-4 4zm6.406-11.845c-.796 0-1.441.645-1.441 1.44s.645 1.44 1.441 1.44c.795 0 1.439-.645 1.439-1.44s-.644-1.44-1.439-1.44z\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"social-icon\" aria-label=\"YouTube\">\r\n          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\">\r\n            <path d=\"M23.498 6.186a3.016 3.016 0 0 0-2.122-2.136C19.505 3.545 12 3.545 12 3.545s-7.505 0-9.377.505A3.017 3.017 0 0 0 .502 6.186C0 8.07 0 12 0 12s0 3.93.502 5.814a3.016 3.016 0 0 0 2.122 2.136c1.871.505 9.376.505 9.376.505s7.505 0 9.377-.505a3.015 3.015 0 0 0 2.122-2.136C24 15.93 24 12 24 12s0-3.93-.502-5.814zM9.545 15.568V8.432L15.818 12l-6.273 3.568z\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <nav class=\"main-nav\">\r\n    <button class=\"mobile-menu-toggle\" id=\"mobileMenuToggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\">\r\n      <span class=\"hamburger-line\"><\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"hamburger-line\"><\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"hamburger-line\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/button>\r\n    <ul class=\"nav-menu\" id=\"navMenu\">\r\n      <li><a href=\"landing.html#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"landing.html#map\">Explore Azania<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"landing.html#action-stories\">Action Stories<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"landing.html#this-and-that\">This &amp; 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Or choose to shine with Ayanda and Jade from This &amp; That, Netball Adventures! Aye ye baba!<\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">Our T-shirts are made from comfy, durable materials suitable for everyday wear and are designed for the fans who want to show that they're down for the world of Action Stories. Everyday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"colorway-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"colorway-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"colorway-swatch swatch-guru-green\"><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h4>Guru Green<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Features the robber who robs robbers himself, Guru!<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"colorway-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"colorway-swatch swatch-jade-green\"><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h4>This &amp; That Jade Green<\/h4>\r\n            <p>With the leading lady herself: Jade.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"colorway-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"colorway-swatch swatch-ayanda-purple\"><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h4>This &amp; That Ayanda Purple<\/h4>\r\n            <p>The Tallest Talker, Ayanda.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"colorway-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"colorway-swatch swatch-lemonade-yellow\"><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h4>Lemonade Yellow<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Guru &amp; Sterring running toward the danger.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"colorway-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"colorway-swatch swatch-ruby-red\"><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h4>Ruby Red<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Guru and Sterring staying ready for action.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"colorway-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"colorway-swatch swatch-chalk-white\"><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h4>Chalk White<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Intense action with Sterring and Guru.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"policy-price-row\">\r\n        <span class=\"policy-price\">R300<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"policy-price-label\">per T-shirt<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"size-block\">\r\n        <h4>Available Sizes<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"size-tags\">\r\n          <span class=\"size-tag\">Small (S)<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"size-tag\">Medium (M)<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"size-tag\">Large (L)<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"policy-note\">Please select the correct size before placing your order.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CAPS -->\r\n    <div class=\"policy-card\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"policy-card-title\">Action Stories Caps<\/h3>\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">Complete the drip with an official Action Stories cap. Our caps feature the robber who robs robbers Guru, Sterring the Man of the Match, and Ayanda from This &amp; That Netball Adventures. Only the real ones know.<\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">Designed to get you maximum aura, our caps are suitable for whenever and however you want it.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"policy-price-row\">\r\n        <span class=\"policy-price\">R150<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"policy-price-label\">per cap<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- RETURN POLICY -->\r\n<section class=\"policy-section policy-section-alt\" id=\"returns\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Return Policy<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"section-subtitle\">Customer satisfaction is important to us<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"policy-card\">\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return your merchandise within 7 days of receiving your order, provided that:<\/p>\r\n      <ul class=\"policy-list\">\r\n        <li>The item is unused.<\/li>\r\n        <li>The item is in its original condition.<\/li>\r\n        <li>The item is returned with any original packaging where applicable.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">Once the 7-day return period has expired, all sales are considered final and no refunds or exchanges will be issued.<\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">Customers are responsible for any return shipping costs unless the item received was incorrect or defective.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- DELIVERY INFORMATION -->\r\n<section class=\"policy-section\" id=\"delivery\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Delivery Information<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"section-subtitle\">Where and how we ship<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"policy-card\">\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">Action Stories merchandise is primarily available within Gauteng, South Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"delivery-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"delivery-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"delivery-icon\">&#x2713;<\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h4>Orders Within Gauteng<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Standard delivery rates will apply.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"delivery-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"delivery-icon\">&#x2713;<\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h4>Orders Outside Gauteng<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Customers ordering from outside Gauteng will be required to pay an additional <strong>R120<\/strong> courier fee to cover shipping and handling costs.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">Delivery times may vary depending on your location.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"policy-callout\">\r\n      <span class=\"hero-eyebrow\">\/\/ Delivery Statement<\/span>\r\n      <p class=\"policy-text\">Please bear in mind that Action Stories currently only does door-to-door delivery in the Province of Gauteng. 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