
terms & conditions
Garment Care & Services
1. Alcotton Laundry undertakes to exercise the standard level of professional care commonly accepted within the textile and garment care industry when handling all items received. However, cleaning and stain removal results depend on the condition and nature of the fabric and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
2. Customers are required to disclose, prior to processing, any pre-existing damage, delicate fabrics, special care requirements, or items of significant monetary value.
3. Alcotton Laundry shall not be liable for damage resulting from normal wear and tear, fabric deterioration, hidden defects, unstable dyes, inaccurate care labels, or inherent manufacturing defects.
4. Customers are responsible for checking all pockets and contents before submitting garments. Alcotton Laundry shall not be liable for the loss of or damage to cash, jewelry, documents, keys, or any personal belongings left inside garments.
5. Alcotton Laundry reserves the right to refuse service for any item that, in its sole discretion, may be damaged during processing or may pose a risk to equipment, employees, or other garments.
6. Free pickup and delivery service is available for orders with a minimum value of AED 50. For orders below AED 50, additional charges will apply to meet the minimum order requirement.
Collection, Delivery & Storage
7. Collection and delivery times are estimates only and may be adjusted due to operational requirements or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
8. Customers must inspect all items upon receipt and report any concerns or objections within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of collection or delivery.
9. Customers are requested to collect their laundry within 30 days from the completion date. After 30 days, a 20% monthly storage fee will apply for keeping items in our facility. Laundry items that remain unclaimed for an extended period may be donated.
10. Customers are responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date contact information. Any notice sent to the registered phone number or email address shall be deemed duly received.
Payment & Refund Policy
11. Full payment for services must be made before the release of any garments unless otherwise agreed in writing.
12. Service cancellations and refunds will not be accepted once processing or cleaning of the items has commenced.
13. In the event of any service-related issue, the customer shall provide Alcotton Laundry with a reasonable opportunity to re-clean, repair, or otherwise rectify the issue before requesting any refund or compensation.
Compensation & Claims
14. Any claim for compensation must be supported by the original invoice or proof of service and reported within twenty-four (24) hours of collection or delivery.
15. Where Alcotton Laundry is found to be responsible for damage to an item, compensation shall be limited, at the Company’s discretion, to one of the following remedies:
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Complimentary service credit not exceeding ten (10) times the service charge paid for the affected item; or
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Cash compensation not exceeding five (5) times the service charge paid for the affected item.
16. The market value, sentimental value, or estimated value of any item shall not be considered when determining compensation unless such value was declared in writing and accepted by Alcotton Laundry prior to processing.
17. For promotional packages and bundled offers (including the Big Bag promotion), compensation shall be calculated based on the standard individual service price of the affected item and not on the total promotional package price.
18. Alcotton Laundry shall not be liable for indirect, consequential, incidental, special, emotional, or business-related losses, including loss of profits.
19. No claim shall be accepted after twenty-four (24) hours from the date of collection or delivery.
Force Majeure
20. Alcotton Laundry shall not be liable for any delay, loss, or damage arising from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to fire, theft, natural disasters, power outages, transportation disruptions, governmental actions, or any other force majeure event.
Governing Law
21. These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
22. In the event of any dispute, both parties shall first seek an amicable settlement. If no settlement can be reached, the competent courts of the United Arab Emirates shall have jurisdiction in accordance with applicable law.
Acknowledgment & Acceptance
By requesting services from Alcotton Laundry or by submitting any garment or item for processing, the customer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and all legal consequences arising therefrom.
