Refund policy

Return Policy

At Atlas Trek, we want you to feel complete confidence in the structural rigidity, featherlight balance, and mechanical locking strength of our trekking hardware. Our return policy is structured in full accordance with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Due to trail dirt contamination, rock scratching on carbon fiber tubes, hand perspiration absorption into cork grips, and outdoor life-safety standards, please review our return conditions below carefully.

1. Return Window

Customers have the right to request a return within 30 days from the documented date of delivery. Return requests submitted after this 30-day period will not be accepted for change of mind.

2. Change of Mind Eligibility & Conditions

To qualify for a valid return and subsequent refund under our change-of-mind policy, your items must strictly adhere to the following criteria:

  • The trekking poles, navigation compass, mud baskets, or replacement tips must be completely unextended outdoors, unused on trails, and in their original, brand-new condition.
  • Trail Use & Cork Grip Notice: Poles may be unboxed and sized indoors on clean carpet to verify height fit. We strictly cannot accept poles that have been planted on dirt, rocks, grass, or pavement (rock tips incur immediate micro-chipping, rubber boots pick up gravel grit, and natural cork grips instantly absorb palm perspiration, sunscreen, and skin oils).
  • Carbon fiber shafts and aluminum cam locks must show zero boulder impact scrapes, sand grinding marks inside telescoping collars, or clamp overtightening gouges.
  • Wrist straps and EVA foam grip extensions must remain pristine, unfrayed, and free of moisture odors.
  • All original packaging, protective tip covers, mud/snow baskets, ripstop carrying duffels, and instructional safety cards must remain 100% complete and undamaged inside the return parcel.
  • Items showing signs of trail usage, mud accumulation, or damaged retail cartons will be strictly rejected during our quality inspection.

3. Australian Consumer Law (ACL) Guarantee

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

4. Return Shipping Costs

For change-of-mind returns, the customer is responsible for paying all shipping costs associated with returning their items. Return shipping costs are non-refundable. Because elongated trekking pole cartons require rigid outer packaging to prevent shaft crushing during transit, we recommend using a trackable shipping service and purchasing parcel transit insurance, as Atlas Trek cannot guarantee receipt of returned items without tracking proof.

5. How to Initiate a Return

  1. Contact our customer concierge team at support@atlastrek.shop within 30 days of delivery. Please include your order number, pole model/length, and reason for return.
  2. Our support team will review your request and provide you with an authorized return warehouse address, an RMA number, and specialized elongated box repackaging instructions.
  3. Do not mail your items back to the address printed on the original shipping label or our corporate administrative address. Returns sent to unauthorized addresses cannot be processed.

Refund Policy

This Refund Policy details our procedures regarding order cancellations and the financial resolution of authorized returns.

1. Order Cancellations and Modifications

  • If you need to cancel or modify your order (such as changing a pole model, grip style, or delivery address), contact us immediately at support@atlastrek.shop.
  • We enforce a strict 1 - 2 hour cancellation window from the exact time of purchase.
  • Once this window has passed, your order is automatically transmitted to our automated fulfillment network and cannot be altered or canceled. If you no longer want the items, you will need to accept delivery and follow our standard Return Policy.

2. Inspection and Approval Process

Once your returned package arrives at our designated logistics facility, our outdoor gear inspection team will examine each item under bright lighting to verify compliance with our return conditions (unused tungsten tips, spotless cork grips, scratch-free carbon weaves, complete accessories, and undamaged original packaging). Following inspection, we will send you an email notifying you whether your refund has been approved or rejected.

3. Refund Timing

If your return is approved, your refund will be processed immediately. The funds will automatically be credited back to your original payment method (e.g., Credit Card, PayPal) within 3 to 10 business days.

4. Delayed or Missing Refunds

If you have received an approval notice but have not seen the credit reflected in your account:

  • Check your bank account or credit card statement again.
  • Contact your bank or financial institution, as processing times vary before funds officially post.
  • If you have completed these steps and still have not received your refund, please contact us at support@atlastrek.shop for further assistance.