Consumers Lack a Reliable Centralized Source for Retailer Return and Refund Policies
Shoppers struggle to find accurate, up-to-date return and refund policies across major retailers before making purchase decisions. Policy information is scattered across individual retailer sites and often buried in fine print. A trusted aggregator would reduce friction and empower consumers during the purchase and return process.
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