Shipping policy

**Awful Times Shipping Policy**  
**Effective Date:** [2/18/25]  

At Awful Times, we strive to ensure timely and efficient delivery of your orders. Please review our shipping policy below for details on processing, delivery times, and other important information.

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### 1. **Order Processing**  
1.1 Orders are processed within **2-5 business days** (excluding weekends and holidays) after payment confirmation.  
1.2 If an item is out of stock or on pre-order, additional processing time may be required.  
1.3 You will receive an email confirmation with tracking details once your order has shipped.

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### 2. **Shipping Rates & Delivery Times**  
2.1 Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location and selected shipping method.  
2.2 Estimated delivery times:  
   - **Standard Shipping:** 5-10 business days  
   - **Expedited Shipping:** 2-5 business days  
   - **Overnight Shipping:** 1-2 business days  
2.3 Delivery times may be affected by carrier delays, weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.

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### 3. **Shipping Destinations**  
3.1 We currently ship domestically within the United States.  
3.2 International shipping may be available in the future. Stay tuned for updates.

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### 4. **Lost, Stolen, or Delayed Packages**  
4.1 Awful Times is not responsible for lost, stolen, or delayed packages once they have been shipped.  
4.2 If your package is lost or stolen, please contact the shipping carrier directly to file a claim.  
4.3 If a package is returned to us due to an incorrect address, the customer will be responsible for reshipping costs.

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### 5. **Order Tracking**  
5.1 Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information.  
5.2 You can track your package using the provided tracking number on the carrier’s website.

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### 6. **Shipping Policy Updates**  
6.1 We reserve the right to update or modify this shipping policy at any time without prior notice.  
6.2 Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on our website.

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### 7. **Contact Information**  
For any shipping-related inquiries, please contact us at:  
Email: [Awfultimes25@gmail.com]  

By placing an order with Awful Times, you acknowledge and agree to this Shipping Policy.