Shipping Policy
A legal disclaimer
Shipping & Delivery Policy
At Bear Claw Maple, we want to get our products to you as quickly and safely as possible. We offer a variety of ways to receive your order, including domestic shipping, local delivery, and free local pickup.
1. Local Pickup (Free)
Skip the shipping wait and come say hello! We offer free local pickup for customers in our area.
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How to Choose: Select "Local Pickup" at checkout.
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Processing Time: Most pickup orders are ready within 24 hours. You will receive an email notification when your order is "Ready for Pickup."
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Pickup Location & Hours: * Address: [Insert Your Address/Storefront Location]
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Hours: [e.g., Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM]
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What to Bring: Please have your order confirmation email (digital or printed) and a valid ID ready when you arrive.
2. Local Delivery
If you're close to the woods but can't make it to us, we’ll bring the goods to you!
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Delivery Area: We offer local delivery to the following zip codes: [Insert Zip Codes].
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Cost: Local delivery is [e.g., Free for orders over $30 / a flat fee of $5.00].
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Schedule: Deliveries are made on [e.g., Tuesdays and Thursdays]. Orders placed by [Time] will be delivered on the next scheduled delivery day.
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Instructions: At checkout, please include any specific instructions (e.g., "Leave on the back porch" or "Gate code is 1234") in the order notes.
3. Shipping (Domestic & International)
For those further afield, we ship our maple products via trusted carriers (USPS, UPS, or FedEx).
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Processing Time: Standard shipping orders are processed within 2–4 business days.
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Shipping Rates: Calculated at checkout based on weight and destination.
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International Shipping: We ship to select countries. Please note that customers are responsible for any local customs, duties, or VAT fees incurred upon arrival.
4. Service Interruptions & Delays
We do our best to stay on schedule, but sometimes the "wild" gets in the way.
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Weather: During extreme winter weather or heavy mud season, local delivery and shipping may be delayed for safety.
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Carriers: We are not responsible for delays caused by carrier service interruptions (e.g., peak holiday surges or strikes).
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Communication: If your order is significantly delayed, we will notify you via email immediately.
5. Damaged or Missing Items
If your order arrives damaged (glass happens!), please snap a photo of the packaging and the product and contact us at johe460@gmail.com within 48 hours. We will make it right.