refunds & returns

Effective Date: 12 February 2026

At Ja. Coffee, we take pride in delivering fresh, high-quality products. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please review our Refunds & Returns Policy below.

This policy is aligned with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) of South Africa.

Returns Eligibility

Due to the perishable nature of coffee and food products, returns are limited.

Returns or refunds will be considered only under the following circumstances:

  • You received an incorrect item
  • Your order arrived damaged or defective
  • There is a confirmed quality issue with the product

We do not accept returns for:

  • Change of mind
  • Products that have been opened or partially consumed
  • Items damaged due to incorrect storage after delivery

Notification Period

If there is an issue with your order, please notify us within 48 hours of delivery by contacting us via email.

Your request must include:

  • Order number
  • Description of the issue
  • Clear photos of the product and packaging (if applicable)

Assessment Process

Once your request is received:

  • We will review the information provided
  • Additional details may be requested
  • Approval or rejection will be communicated within 5 business days

Ja. Coffee reserves the right to decline a refund or replacement if the claim does not meet the criteria above.

Refunds

If approved:

  • Refunds will be processed via the original payment method
  • Processing time may take 5–10 business days, depending on your bank or payment provider

Shipping fees are non-refundable, unless the return is due to our error.

Replacements

Where applicable, we may offer:

  • A replacement product, or
  • Store credit

Replacement items will be dispatched at no additional shipping cost.

Returns Shipping

  • Approved returns must be shipped as instructed by Ja. Coffee
  • We will cover return shipping costs only if the issue is due to our error
  • Unauthorised returns will not be accepted

Consumer Rights

Nothing in this policy limits your rights under the Consumer Protection Act of South Africa.

ontact Us

For all returns or refund enquiries, please contact:

Ja. Coffee
📧 Email: info@jacoffee.co.za
📍 South Africa