Shipping & Guarantee
Quick overview: We ship all corals via FedEx Priority Overnight. Every piece is covered by our 3-Day Live Coral Guarantee with replacements only. Free shipping kicks in at $299+. No refunds. Full details below:
1) Shipping
- Carrier: FedEx Priority Overnight, live arrival focused.
- Handling time: Usually ships within 1–2 business days (weather/volume dependent).
- Scheduling: Please email contact@coralbakery.com to coordinate ship-out. Orders not scheduled within 14 days convert to store credit (no expiration).
- Free shipping: Coral orders $299+ ship free.
- Addresses: No PO/APO/FPO. Provide a safe address. We’re not responsible for theft or FedEx errors, but we’ll help you file a claim.
- Weather safety: We reserve the right to hold shipments if conditions risk coral health.
2) 3-Day Live Coral Guarantee
Every coral is covered for 3 days. If it arrives DOA or dies within 72 hours, we’ll replace it with a coral of equal value. No refunds.
- Requirements: Maintain stable reef conditions. Losses due to parameter swings or neglect aren’t covered.
- Proof: Clear photos/videos required. For DOA, provide a sealed-bag photo within 2 hours of delivery.
- Shipping: Replacements ship with your next order. We don’t ship replacements alone.
- Exclusions: Color shifts, growth rate, or post-acclimation issues are not covered.
- Out of stock: If the same coral isn’t available, you can choose another of equal value.
3) Customer responsibilities
- Be home on delivery day. Open and acclimate promptly.
- Delays in opening/acclimating may void the guarantee.
- If tracking shows delivered but the box wasn’t opened in time, responsibility falls on the buyer.
4) Shipping delays & carriers
- No replacements/refunds for weather or carrier delays outside our control.
- We’ll assist with FedEx claims, but results are not guaranteed.
5) Cancellations & refunds
- No refunds once an order has shipped.
- WYSIWYG cancellations before shipping may incur a 20% restock fee.
- Shipping charges are non-refundable.
6) Photos & lineage
- Photos are taken under reef lighting; actual colors may vary in your tank.
- Lineage is guaranteed only if explicitly listed on the product page.
7) Disputes
- If anything’s wrong, contact us first at contact@coralbakery.com. We’ll work with you to resolve it.
- Initiating chargebacks without contacting us violates this policy.
By placing an order with Coral Bakery, you agree to this policy.