Shopper & Customer Terms
Official Policy
LINTKART CUSTOMER POLICY

Showroom in Every Home

Company: Lintkart LLP
Head Office: Aligarh, UP, India
Website: www.lintkart.com
Effective Date: As Applicable

1. About Lintkart

Lintkart is a hyperlocal fashion and retail platform that connects customers with local shopkeepers and online sellers through trained and verified salespersons.

Customers can browse products through the Lintkart platform, select products from participating local shops, and receive them at home for an assisted try-before-buy experience.

The Lintkart model is designed to provide customers with a convenient showroom-like shopping experience at home.

2. Customer Eligibility

To use Lintkart services, the customer must:

  1. Provide accurate and complete information during registration and ordering.
  2. Provide a valid mobile number for OTP verification.
  3. Provide an accurate delivery address and location.
  4. Be legally capable of entering into a purchase transaction.
  5. Follow the instructions of Lintkart representatives during the home-visit process.
  6. Treat Lintkart salespersons and shopkeepers respectfully.

Lintkart reserves the right to restrict or suspend accounts involved in fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful activities.

3. Product Selection Policy

Customers may browse products available from participating local shopkeepers through the Lintkart platform.

Maximum Selection

A customer may select up to 30 garments/items or 30 KG maximum weight per order, subject to product availability.

Product availability displayed in the application is based on the inventory information provided/synchronized by participating shopkeepers.

Lintkart cannot guarantee availability if inventory changes before order fulfillment.

4. Order Placement

After selecting products, the customer may place an order through the Lintkart application.

Before confirming the order, the customer should verify:

  • Product
  • Size
  • Color
  • Quantity
  • Price
  • Delivery address
  • Applicable delivery charges
  • Applicable taxes/fees

Once the order is confirmed, the request may be assigned to a Lintkart salesperson for pickup and delivery.

5. 59-Minute Delivery Policy

Lintkart aims to deliver the selected products to the customer's location within 59 minutesfrom order processing/assignment, subject to operational conditions.

The 59-minute target may be affected by:

  • Traffic
  • Weather
  • Road conditions
  • Shopkeeper availability
  • Product availability
  • Incorrect customer address/location
  • Customer unavailability
  • Technical problems
  • Government restrictions
  • Force majeure events
  • Other circumstances outside Lintkart's reasonable control

Therefore, the 59-minute delivery timeis an operational target and not an unconditional guarantee.

6. Delivery Charges

Lintkart's standard delivery-fee structure is:

Order ValueDelivery Fee
Below ₹1,000₹99
₹1,000 or aboveFREE

Applicable taxes or other charges, if any, will be displayed before order confirmation.

Lintkart may modify its delivery-fee structure from time to time. The applicable fee shown at checkout will apply to that order.

7. Home Try-Before-Buy Policy

The key feature of Lintkart is its Try-at-Home experience.

After reaching the customer's location, the verified salesperson may:

  1. Show the selected products.
  2. Open and demonstrate the products.
  3. Assist the customer during the try-on process where appropriate.
  4. Allow the customer to decide which products they want to purchase.
  5. Collect products that the customer does not wish to purchase.

The customer should inspect the product for:

  • Size
  • Fit
  • Color
  • Fabric
  • Design
  • Visible defects
  • Overall condition

The customer should complete the inspection before confirming the purchase.

8. Buy or Return at Doorstep

The customer may purchase the products they want and return the remaining products to the salesperson during the home visit.

Products that are not purchased should be handed back to the salesperson immediately during the same visit.

Once the salesperson leaves the customer's location, doorstep return of unpurchased items may not be accepted unless specifically approved by Lintkart customer support.

9. Product Condition

Customers must not intentionally:

  • Damage products
  • Tear products
  • Stain products
  • Alter products
  • Remove tags/labels
  • Misuse products
  • Attempt to conceal or retain products without payment

The customer is responsible for products while they are in the customer's possession during the home-visit process.

If a product is damaged through intentional misuse or negligence, Lintkart may investigate the incident and recover the applicable loss in accordance with applicable law.

10. Payment Policy

The customer must pay for the products they decide to purchase through the payment methods made available by Lintkart.

The final payable amount may include:

  • Product price
  • Applicable taxes
  • Delivery fee, where applicable
  • Other charges clearly disclosed during checkout

A digital or electronic bill/invoice may be generated through the Lintkart platform.

Customers should verify the final bill before completing payment.

11. Pricing Policy

Product prices are determined by the respective participating shopkeeper/merchant and displayed through the Lintkart platform.

Prices may change based on:

  • Shopkeeper pricing
  • Promotions
  • Discounts
  • Inventory
  • Applicable taxes
  • Promotional campaigns

The price displayed/confirmed at the time of purchase will normally apply to that transaction.

12. Discounts & Promotional Offers

Lintkart may provide promotional offers, coupons, discounts, or other benefits to customers from time to time.

Unless specifically stated:

  • Offers cannot be exchanged for cash.
  • One offer may not be combined with another offer.
  • Offers may have minimum order requirements.
  • Offers may have expiry dates.
  • Offers may be limited to specific customers, products, locations, or time periods.

Lintkart may withdraw or modify promotional offers where permitted by applicable law.

13. Cancellation Policy

Before Salesperson Assignment

A customer may request cancellation before the order is assigned/processed, subject to the status of the order.

After Salesperson Assignment

If a salesperson has already been assigned or products have been collected from the shopkeeper, cancellation may be restricted.

After Salesperson Arrival

Once the salesperson reaches the customer's location, the customer should use the try-before-buy process and return unwanted items immediately rather than placing a new cancellation request.

Repeated cancellations may result in account review or restrictions.

14. Refund Policy

Where a refund is applicable, the refund will be processed according to the payment method and applicable Lintkart refund rules.

Refunds may be applicable in circumstances such as:

  • Successful cancellation where payment was already collected.
  • Payment error.
  • Approved defective-product claim.
  • Duplicate payment.
  • Other circumstances approved by Lintkart.

Refund processing time may depend on the payment gateway, bank, or financial institution.

15. Defective or Incorrect Products

If a customer identifies a product defect or receives a product materially different from the confirmed order, the customer should immediately inform the salesperson or Lintkart customer support.

The customer may be required to provide:

  • Order ID
  • Product details
  • Photographs/videos where appropriate
  • Description of the issue
  • Other information required for verification

Lintkart may investigate the issue and provide an appropriate resolution according to the circumstances.

16. Customer Responsibilities During Home Visit

Customers must:

  1. Provide a safe and reasonably accessible environment for the salesperson.
  2. Verify the salesperson's Lintkart identification.
  3. Cooperate with the verification process.
  4. Keep selected products available for inspection/try-on.
  5. Return unwanted products before the salesperson leaves.
  6. Complete payment for purchased products.
  7. Avoid abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or inappropriate behavior.

17. Salesperson Verification & Safety

Lintkart's operating model includes salesperson verification through:

Document VerificationPolice VerificationCompany Verification ID

The salesperson may also be required to complete identity/face verification when arriving at the customer's location.

Customers should verify the salesperson's Lintkart ID before allowing the home visit to proceed.

Lintkart may use GPS tracking to provide customers with live information about the salesperson's movement during pickup and delivery.

18. Customer Privacy & Location Information

To provide the service, Lintkart may process information such as:

  • Name
  • Mobile number
  • Delivery address
  • Location/GPS information
  • Order information
  • Payment information
  • Ratings and reviews
  • Customer support communications

Location information may be used for order assignment, delivery, tracking, safety, and operational purposes.

Lintkart will handle customer information in accordance with its applicable Privacy Policy and applicable law.

19. Customer-Salesperson Interaction

Lintkart expects professional and respectful behavior from both customers and salespersons.

Any report of:

  • Misbehavior
  • Harassment
  • Threatening behavior
  • Fraud
  • Theft
  • Abuse
  • Unauthorized activity

Any such report may be escalated to Lintkart administration for investigation.

Lintkart may take appropriate action against a customer or salesperson following investigation.

20. Ratings & Reviews

After an order, customers may be allowed to rate and review:

  • Product experience
  • Salesperson experience
  • Delivery experience
  • Overall Lintkart service

Reviews should be genuine and must not contain:

  • Threats
  • Abusive language
  • False allegations
  • Personal information of another person
  • Illegal or inappropriate content

Lintkart may moderate or remove content that violates its policies or applicable law.

21. Customer Support & Complaints

Customers may contact Lintkart regarding:

  • Order issues
  • Payment issues
  • Product complaints
  • Salesperson behavior
  • Delivery problems
  • Refund issues
  • Technical issues
  • Safety concerns

For faster resolution, customers should provide their Order ID and relevant details.

22. Fraud Prevention

Lintkart may monitor transactions and customer accounts to prevent:

  • Fake orders
  • Repeated fraudulent cancellations
  • Payment fraud
  • Product theft
  • Identity misuse
  • Abuse of promotional offers
  • False claims
  • Other fraudulent activities

Where suspicious activity is identified, Lintkart may temporarily restrict an account while investigating the matter.

23. Account Suspension or Termination

Lintkart may suspend or terminate a customer's account where there is reasonable evidence of:

  • Fraud
  • Theft
  • Repeated policy violations
  • Abuse of salespersons
  • Misuse of the platform
  • False information
  • Unlawful activity
  • Attempts to circumvent payment
  • Other serious violations of these policies

Where appropriate, customers may contact support to request a review.

24. Product Availability

Lintkart operates through a network of local shopkeepers.

Accordingly, product availability can change rapidly.

If a selected product becomes unavailable before fulfillment, Lintkart may:

  • Notify the customer.
  • Remove the unavailable product.
  • Offer an alternative where available.
  • Modify the order amount accordingly.

The customer will not be required to purchase an unavailable product.

25. Shopkeeper Responsibility

Products are sourced from participating shopkeepers.

Shopkeepers are responsible for providing accurate information regarding:

  • Product availability
  • Product description
  • Product pricing
  • Product condition
  • Inventory

Lintkart facilitates the technology, logistics, customer experience, and marketplace connection between customers and participating retailers.

26. Limitation of Service

Lintkart strives to provide accurate product information and reliable delivery services but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability of the platform.

Service may be temporarily unavailable because of:

  • Technical failures
  • Network problems
  • Maintenance
  • Weather
  • Traffic
  • Government restrictions
  • Supply issues
  • Force majeure events

27. Changes to Customer Policy

Lintkart may update this Customer Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in the Lintkart service
  • New features
  • Operational requirements
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Customer safety improvements

The updated policy will be published through the Lintkart website/application.

28. Acceptance of Policy

By creating an account, placing an order, or using Lintkart's services, the customer acknowledges that they have read and understood the applicable Customer Policy and agree to comply with it.

If the customer does not agree with these policies, they should not use the applicable Lintkart services.