SHIPPING POLICY

Welcome to The Calculated Chemist! We strive to provide an excellent shopping experience, and our shipping policy outlines how we handle shipping and delivery to ensure your orders arrive safely and promptly.

Processing Time

  • All orders are processed within 1-3 business days. Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays.
  • If we experience a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email.

Shipping Rates 

  • Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.

Delivery Estimates

  • All orders are shipped from Atlanta, Georgia. The delivery times vary based on your location and the shipping method chosen at checkout. Estimated delivery times are provided as guidelines and are not guaranteed.

Domestic Shipping (United States)

hipping zones are determined by the distance between the origin of the shipment (Atlanta, GA) and the destination, based on ZIP codes. Here’s a breakdown of the U.S. shipping zones from Atlanta, GA, and estimated delivery times for each:

U.S. Shipping Zones from Atlanta, GA

Zone 2

  • States: GA, AL, TN, SC, Northern FL, Western NC.
  • Estimated Delivery Time: 1-2 business days.

Zone 3

  • States: FL (excluding far southern parts), NC, KY, MS, VA, WV, Eastern AR, Eastern MO.
  • Estimated Delivery Time: 2 business days.

Zone 4

  • States: LA, TX, OK, Southern IL, IN, OH, MI, Southern PA, MD, DE, DC, NJ, NY (parts of), CT, MA, Western WI.
  • Estimated Delivery Time: 2-3 business days.

Zone 5

  • States: WI, MN, IA, Northern MO, KS, NE, CO, SD, ND, Western PA, Upstate NY, VT, NH, ME.
  • Estimated Delivery Time: 3-4 business days.

Zone 6

  • States: Northern TX, Eastern MT, Western CO, AZ, UT, WY, ID, Eastern NV.
  • Estimated Delivery Time: 4-5 business days.

Zone 7

  • States: CA (excluding Northern CA), Western NV, Western OR, WA (parts of), Eastern ID.
  • Estimated Delivery Time: 5-6 business days.

Zone 8

  • States: Northern CA, WA (Seattle area), Western OR, AK, HI.
  • Estimated Delivery Time: 6-7 business days.

Additional Notes:

  • Expedited Shipping Options: Delivery times for expedited shipping (like 2-day or overnight) will depend on the carrier and service chosen.
  • Rural or Remote Locations: Delivery times might extend by a day or two for rural or remote locations.
  • Weather and Carrier Delays: Estimated delivery times are subject to change due to weather conditions, holidays, and carrier-related delays.

These zones and times are general estimates, and specific carriers like USPS, UPS, or FedEx may have slight variations. For exact times and costs, it’s best to use the carrier’s shipping calculator based on the destination ZIP code and selected service.

International Shipping

  • We ship worldwide! Delivery times and costs will vary based on your location and the shipping method selected at checkout.
  • Please note that international orders may be subject to additional customs fees, duties, or taxes imposed by the destination country. These fees are not included in the product or shipping costs and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Order Tracking

  • You will receive a Shipment Confirmation email once your order has shipped, containing your tracking number(s). The tracking number will be active within 24 hours.

Lost or Damaged Packages

  • The Calculated Chemist is not responsible for lost or stolen packages. If your package is marked as delivered but you have not received it, please contact the carrier directly.
  • If your package arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days of receipt at [insert contact email] with photos of the damaged product and packaging. We will work with you to resolve the issue.

Shipping Address Accuracy

  • Please ensure all shipping information is accurate and complete to avoid delays. The Calculated Chemist is not responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses provided by the customer.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please contact us at info@thecalculatedchemist.com. We're here to help!

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