Shipping Policy

For customers in the US & EU:

  • Dispatch Location: We ship items directly from our local warehouses located in the US and the European Union.
  • Estimated Delivery: It usually takes around 3-5 working days to be delivered after dispatch.

Taxes & Duties: 
U.S. Orders : Product prices for U.S. orders do not include sales tax. Where applicable, sales tax is calculated based on your delivery address and the items purchased, and added at checkout before payment.

EU Orders: Applicable VAT will be calculated and collected at checkout during payment. Since items ship from within the EU, you will not face any import duties or hidden handling fees upon delivery.

 

Important Exception: Stock Shortages & Direct Shipping

Due to the limited quantities and intricate craftsmanship of some premium products, occasional stock shortages may occur. Since sea freight from China to our US/EU warehouses takes over two months, we want to get your product to you faster.
In such cases, we will expedite your order by shipping it directly from our factory in China via express services at our own expense (we cover the extra shipping cost).

  • Customer Responsibility: However, these direct international shipments may be subject to local customs fees, duties, VAT, and import taxes administered by your government. These specific taxes are not included and are the responsibility of the customer. We appreciate your understanding.
  • Refusal of Package: If a package is refused or returned due to unpaid customs fees, we reserve the right to deduct the original shipping cost, return shipping fees, and any customs penalties from your final refund.

List of Potentially Affected Products:

  • CHESSNUT PRO Full-sized Wooden Electronic Chess Set with Premium Chess Piece
  • Whole Wooden Chess Pieces for Chessnut Air+/Plus, Air, Evo
  • Premium Whole Wooden Chess Pieces For Chessnut Pro With Built-In Chip
  • Regular Wooden Chess Pieces For Chessnut Pro With Built-In Chip

For customers in other regions (Except US & EU):

  • Dispatch Location: Orders are shipped directly from our factory in China via express couriers.
  • Estimated Delivery: It usually takes around 10 working days to deliver.
  • Shipping Fee: Shipping fees will be finalized and displayed at checkout.
    （Please note that orders in remote areas may incur additional remote area surcharges, which are the responsibility of the customer. If applicable, we will contact you before shipment for confirmation.）
  • Taxes & Duties: You are responsible for any customs fees, duties, VAT, or import taxes levied by your local government. These are excluded from the shipping fees (Delivered Duty Unpaid).
  • Address Restriction: Please provide a physical street address. Express couriers cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses.

 

Warranty Policy

Replacement-Based Commercial Warranty

Our commercial warranty covers eligible defects in Chessnut chessboard products. For a covered defect occurring during the applicable warranty period, we provide an equivalent new replacement product free of charge instead of repairing the product.

Warranty periods:
• European Union (EU): 2 years, with complimentary technical support.
• Other regions, including the United States: 1 year.

If an equivalent new replacement is unavailable, we will contact you to arrange an alternative resolution consistent with applicable law and your statutory rights.

This commercial warranty is additional to your statutory consumer rights. It does not limit any right to repair, replacement, a price reduction or a refund that you may have under applicable law.

Return Shipping for Warranty Claims:

Quality-Related Issues: We will cover the return shipping costs for any returns or exchanges resulting from hardware malfunctions.

Non-Quality Issues: For returns caused by personal reasons (e.g., change of mind, accidental orders), the customer is responsible for the return shipping fees.

Exclusions

This commercial warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, accidents, exposure to liquids or intentional acts.

Damage caused by alterations, modifications, third-party parts or repairs is excluded to the extent permitted by applicable law. However, opening the product, using third-party parts or obtaining independent repairs does not, by itself, invalidate coverage for unrelated defects.

These exclusions do not limit your statutory consumer rights.

Warranty Policy for Replaced Devices:

If your product is replaced, the warranty for the replacement product will start from the date of the replacement. The new warranty period will be either 90 days or the remaining time of the original warranty, whichever is longer.

Extended Warranty Option:

Customers may purchase a 2-year extended warranty service at checkout. This extends the coverage to a total of 4 years for the EU, or 3 years for other regions, covering free replacements under the same terms.

Contact Information:

To initiate a warranty claim, please contact our support team at contact@chessnutech.com with your order number, product serial number (you can find it on the back of the product）,a description of the issue, and photo/video evidence.

 

30-Day Price Match Policy

We offer a 30-day price match guarantee for purchases made directly on our official store. If you notice a price drop for the exact same item on our official website within 30 days of your purchase, please contact us to request a refund for the price difference.

· Please note: This policy excludes major holiday promotions (such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Anniversary Sales), limited-time flash sales, and prices from third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon, eBay).

 

VAT Policy & Discount Codes

VAT and Tax Information for Retail Orders:

  • EU Customers: For EU retail orders shipped from our EU warehouse, applicable VAT is calculated and collected at checkout. Customers should not be charged additional import duties or hidden carrier handling fees upon delivery.

    In rare stock-shortage or special fulfillment cases where an order is shipped directly from China, the shipment may be subject to local customs duties, VAT, import taxes, or carrier fees. These charges are the customer's responsibility unless otherwise stated at checkout.
  • Switzerland and Norway: VAT and taxes are calculated and charged at the time of purchase. If, for any reason, the shipping carrier attempts to charge you again for VAT during delivery, please pay it to receive the package and immediately contact our official customer service with the receipt. We will assist you with applying for a refund on those extra duplicate charges.
  • Other Regions:
    For regions outside the US and EU, customs duties, VAT, import taxes, and carrier fees may be charged by local authorities or carriers and are not included in the product price or shipping fee unless stated at checkout.

Discount Codes:
Chessnut Official store’s discount codes are available for retail customers only.

Company or Business Orders (B2B):
Please note, company or business orders are not eligible for the standard retail policies or discount codes mentioned above. If you are a B2B customer, please contact us via our official email to coordinate with our B2B sales manager. All VAT-related terms, tax exemptions, and discount details will be subject to direct communication and a formal agreement.