Cancellation Policy
1. GENERAL POLICY
At Maldivian Patissier, our products are freshly made-to-order, perishable, and crafted with care. We begin preparing your order well in advance of the scheduled collection or delivery time. Please review our cancellation policy carefully before placing your order .
2. CANCELLATION TIME FRAMES
Cancellation TimingRefund
More than 72 hours before scheduled collection/deliveryFull refund
24 – 72 hours before scheduled collection/delivery50% refund (ingredients have been prepared and production has begun)
Less than 24 hours before scheduled collection/deliveryNo refund (goods have been baked and packed)
Note: For custom cakes, large catering orders, and festive items, the cancellation cut-off may be longer. The applicable cut-off will be clearly communicated at the time of order confirmation .
3. CUSTOM ORDERS
For custom cakes and bespoke confectionery products:
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A non-refundable deposit may be required to secure the order
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Custom orders cancelled less than 48 hours before scheduled collection/delivery are not eligible for a refund
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Any changes to custom orders must be requested in writing and are subject to our approval
4. HOW TO CANCEL AN ORDER
To cancel an order, please contact us in writing via:
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Email: info@maldivianpatissier.com
Your cancellation request will only be effective once we have confirmed receipt. Please include the following information:
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Full name used when placing the order
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Order number (found in your confirmation email)
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Reason for cancellation (optional)
5. REFUND PROCESS
If you are eligible for a refund:
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Refunds will be processed within 5–10 business days from the date of cancellation confirmation
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Refunds will be issued via the same payment method used at the time of purchase
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Refund processing times may vary depending on your bank or payment provider
6. NON-REFUNDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES
No refunds will be issued in the following cases:
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Cancellations made less than 24 hours before collection/delivery
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No-show or failure to collect the order at the agreed time
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Damage to products caused after delivery or collection
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Dissatisfaction due to taste preferences (we encourage you to try our products before placing large custom orders)
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Orders that have already been completed and dispatched
7. DEFECTIVE OR INCORRECT ORDERS
If your order arrives damaged, defective, or is incorrect, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery. We will:
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Investigate the issue
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Offer a replacement or refund at our discretion
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Request supporting evidence (e.g., photographs)
This applies only to issues that are genuinely our fault .
8. CANCELLATION BY MALDIVIAN PATISSIER
We reserve the right to cancel an order due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to:
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Natural disasters or extreme weather events
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Health and safety emergencies
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Supply chain disruptions
In such cases, we will offer a full refund or reschedule your order at no additional cost.
9. ALLERGEN & DIETARY CONCERNS
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements when placing your order. We take care to avoid cross-contamination, but our products may contain or come into contact with common allergens including nuts, dairy, gluten, eggs, and soy. We cannot be held responsible for adverse reactions to allergens .
10. CONTACT US
For any questions regarding this cancellation policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@maldivianpatissier.com
📍 Address: Malé, Maldives
