Booking, Orders & Cancellation Policy

At Stevenson & Soames, we aim to be fair, transparent, and clear about how bookings, orders, cancellations, and refunds work.
 

Please read the section relevant to your purchase before completing checkout.

Ordering
  • Orders can be placed via this website or directly with us where agreed.

  • Some items are made to order or bespoke and may require additional delivery arrangements.

  • Once an order is confirmed, we will be in touch to discuss delivery options and costs where applicable.

Returns & Eligibility
  • Stock items may be returned within 14 days of purchase

  • Items must be unused, in original condition, and in original packaging

  • Proof of purchase is required

  • Bespoke or commissioned items (including upholstery work) are non-returnable

Returns Process
  • To initiate a return, please contact us at contact@stevensonandsoames.co.uk

  • Approved returns will be given instructions for return

  • Customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or supplied in error

Refunds (Products)
  • Returned items will be inspected on receipt

  • Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days

  • Refunds are issued to the original payment method

  • Please allow additional time for banks or card providers to process refunds

Exchanges
  • We only replace items if they are faulty or damaged

  • Please contact us within 7 days of receipt if an exchange is required

Booking & Payment
  • Courses must be booked and paid for in full to secure a place

  • Places cannot be held without payment

  • Courses are suitable for adults aged 18+

  • Payment may be made online or in the workshop (where agreed)

Cancellation by You
  • Upholstery courses are generally non-refundable

  • You may send someone else in your place, subject to suitability

  • Refunds may be offered only if we are able to re-sell your place

  • No refunds are issued once a course has started

  • There are no make-up sessions for missed classes

Statutory Cooling-Off Period
  • You have the statutory right to cancel within 14 days of booking, provided the course has not started

  • After this period:

    • More than one month before start date: a 50% refund or transfer may be offered

    • Less than one month before start date: no refund will be issued

Cancellation by Stevenson & Soames
  • If we need to cancel a course, we will give as much notice as possible

  • You will be offered an alternative course or a full refund

  • We cannot accept responsibility for third-party costs (e.g. travel or accommodation)

About Book a Bench
  • Book a Bench sessions are individual three-hour supported workshop sessions

  • Each booking applies to a single session only

  • Booking a session does not guarantee availability on future dates

Booking & Payment
  • All sessions must be booked and paid for in advance

  • Payment secures your place for the selected date and time

  • Sessions are limited to a maximum of four students

Minimum Numbers
  • Sessions run when three or more students are booked

  • If minimum numbers are not met, you will be contacted in advance and offered:

    • A full credit to rebook another Book a Bench session, or

    • An alternative available date where possible

Cancellation or Changes by You

Due to the small group size, Book a Bench sessions are non-refundable. However, we aim to be fair where possible:

14 days’ notice or more

  • Transfer to another available Book a Bench date, or

  • Full credit for a future session

7–13 days’ notice

  • A 50% credit may be offered

Less than 7 days’ notice

  • No transfer or credit can be offered

Transferring Your Place
  • You may send another suitable person in your place with prior approval

  • They must be familiar with basic upholstery processes and workshop safety

Cancellation by Stevenson & Soames
  • If a session is cancelled, you will be offered:

    • A full credit for a future session, or

    • Transfer to another available date

Contact & Queries

If you have any questions about orders, bookings, or cancellations, please contact:

📧 contact@stevensonandsoames.co.uk