Shipping & Returns
Shipping
In-stock orders are processed and shipped within 24–72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
Orders placed after 4 PM PST will be processed the next business day.
Complimentary U.S. Priority Shipping via USPS on all domestic orders.
International Shipping available via USPS Priority Mail.
Return & Exchange Policy
At Alter Collective, we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are not, we make returns simple and free to request.
Return Window
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Returns must be requested within 30 days of delivery (delivery date = the date your order arrives at your address).
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Requests outside this window cannot be accepted.
How to Request a Return
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Log in to your order on our website or email returns@altercollective.com with your order number, item(s) being returned and reason for the return.
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Our team will review your request and respond within 3 business days to confirm approval.
Important: Do not ship your item before receiving a return label or shipping instructions from Alter Collective.
Return Shipping
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Approved returns are free for customers.
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A prepaid return label will be provided after your return is approved.
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Shipping Deadline: Customers must ship the returned product within 5 business days of receiving the prepaid return label. Returns shipped after this period may not be accepted unless an extension has been approved by Alter Collective.
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Customers should use the label provided; returns shipped without a label may not be eligible for refund.
Condition Requirements
To qualify for a full refund, items must:
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Be unused and in original condition
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Have all original tags and packaging intact
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Show no signs of wear beyond a reasonable try-on
Items that do not meet these requirements may be partially refunded or rejected.
Refund Processing
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Refunds are issued after the returned item is received and inspected by Alter Collective.
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Refunds will be processed via the original payment method within 5 business days after inspection.
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You will be notified once your refund has been completed.
Exchanges
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Exchanges are handled as a return followed by a new purchase.
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Please request the return first, then place a new order for the item you would like.
Additional Notes
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Items returned outside the 30-day window cannot be accepted.
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By submitting a return request, you confirm that your item meets the condition requirements.
BOLD Swim Return & Exchange Policy
We want you to love your purchase! If you’re not completely satisfied, here’s how returns work.
Return Window
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Returns must be requested within 7 days of delivery (delivery date = day it arrives at your address).
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Requests outside this window cannot be accepted.
How to Request a Return
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Log in to your order on our website or email returns@altercollective.store within 7 days of delivery.
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Include your order number, item(s) being returned and reason for the return.
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Our team will review your request and notify you within 3 business days if the return is approved.
Important: Do not ship your item before receiving a prepaid return label from us.
Return Shipping
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All approved returns are free for customers.
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A prepaid return label will be provided after approval.
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Shipping Deadline: Customers must ship the returned product within 5 business days of receiving the prepaid return label. Returns shipped after this period may not be accepted unless an extension has been approved by Alter Collective.
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Return shipping is covered by Alter Collective.
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Items returned without a prepaid label cannot be guaranteed for refund processing.
Condition Requirements
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Items must be unworn and in original condition.
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Original hygiene liner/tags must be attached.
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Packaging and tags must be intact.
Items not meeting these requirements may be partially refunded or rejected.
Refund Processing
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Refunds are issued after the returned item is received and inspected by Alter Collective.
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Refunds are processed via the original payment method within 5 business days after inspection.
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Customers will receive a notification once the refund has been processed.
Exchanges
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Exchanges are handled as a return followed by a new purchase.
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Please request the return first, then place a new order for the desired item.
Important Notes
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All returns must go through Alter Collective; do not send returns directly to BOLD Swim.
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Returns outside the 7-day window, or items failing the condition requirements, will not be accepted.
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By submitting a return request, you confirm that your item meets the hygiene and condition requirements.