Cancellation policy
Cancellation Policy (Purchase Options) – The Island Society
Effective date: 28 April 2026
Last updated: 28 April 2026
1. Overview
This Cancellation Policy explains your rights to cancel an order placed with The Island Society (Jacques Enterprise LTD) via www.theislandsociety.co.uk.
This policy applies to all purchases made online unless otherwise stated at the point of sale.
2. Your Legal Right to Cancel (UK Consumers)
Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, you have the right to cancel your online order within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation period expires 14 days after the day you (or someone you nominate) receives the goods.
3. How to Cancel an Order
To exercise your right to cancel, you must inform us clearly of your decision.
You can cancel by emailing:
Please include:
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Your name
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Order number
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Confirmation that you wish to cancel
You may use your own wording; you do not need to use a specific form.
4. After You Cancel
If you cancel your order:
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You must return the goods to us within 14 days of notifying us of cancellation
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Items must be returned in unused and resalable condition where reasonably possible
5. Refunds
Once we receive the returned goods (or proof of return), we will issue a refund including the standard delivery cost (where applicable).
Refunds will be processed within 5–10 working days of receiving the returned items.
We may make a deduction from your refund if the goods show signs of use beyond what is necessary to inspect them.
6. Return Costs
Unless the item is faulty, damaged, or incorrect, you are responsible for return shipping costs.
We recommend using a tracked delivery service, as we cannot be responsible for items lost in transit during returns.
7. Exceptions to Cancellation Rights
Your right to cancel does not apply to:
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Sealed items which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons if unsealed after delivery (where applicable)
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Customised or personalised products
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Items clearly marked as non-returnable at the point of purchase
8. Faulty or Incorrect Items
If your item is faulty, damaged, or incorrect, this cancellation policy does not affect your statutory rights.
Please refer to our Returns & Refund Policy for full details.
9. Pre-Orders
For pre-order items, cancellation rights apply unless the product description states otherwise. If production has already started or dispatch is imminent, cancellation may not always be possible.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about cancelling an order, please contact:
Email: hello@theislandsociety.co.uk
11. Company Information
Jacques Enterprise LTD trading as The Island Society
Registered Address: 31 Brook Estate, Monmouth, NP25 5AN, United Kingdom
Company Number: 15043892
VAT Status: Not VAT registered