Shipping & Returns
Print-on-demand production and delivery information
Typically 7-14 days from order to delivery
How Our Print-on-Demand System Works
When you order a physical book from Mentis Aura, we don't pull it from a warehouse. Instead, your book is printed fresh through our global production network. This ensures quality, eliminates waste, and allows fair pricing.
Production Timeline
Step 1: Order Placed
- You complete purchase
- Order sent to production facility nearest your location
- Confirmation email sent immediately
Step 2: Production (1-3 Business Days)
- Book printed using premium materials
- Professional binding and quality check
- Packaged for shipping
Step 3: Shipping
- Handed to carrier with tracking
- Tracking information emailed to you
- Standard delivery: 5-10 business days from ship date
Total time from order to delivery: typically 7-14 business days
Shipping Costs
Calculated at checkout based on:
- Destination country
- Book format (paperback or hardcover)
- Shipping speed selected
Free shipping threshold: Orders $50+ (US only)
International Shipping
We ship worldwide through our global production network:
- North America: 7-14 business days
- Europe: 7-14 business days
- Asia/Pacific: 10-21 business days
- Other Regions: 14-28 business days
International orders may be subject to customs duties/taxes (buyer responsibility).
Tracking Your Order
Physical Books
- Tracking number emailed when book ships
- Track via carrier website
- Contact us if tracking shows no movement for 7+ days
Ebooks
- Download link sent immediately after payment
- Check spam folder if not received within 5 minutes
- Link valid 30 days (contact us if expired)
Delivery Issues
Lost Packages
- Contact us if tracking shows delivered but you didn't receive
- We'll investigate with carrier
- Replacement sent if carrier confirms loss
Delayed Packages
- Production delays: Contact us after 5 business days
- Shipping delays: Carrier-dependent, typically customs or weather
- We'll investigate and provide updates
Wrong Address
- Verify address carefully before ordering
- Contact us immediately if address wrong
- Changes possible before production begins
- Unable to change after production starts
Returns Policy
All Sales Are Final
Due to print-on-demand production (each book printed specifically for you), we cannot accept returns for:
- Content dissatisfaction
- Philosophical disagreement
- Change of mind
- Duplicate orders
- Wrong format selected
Before purchasing:
- Read the sample chapter (coming soon)
- Review complete chapter listing
- Check format specifications
- Consider which format suits your needs
Replacements for Defective Products
We will replace at no cost if your book arrives:
Physically Damaged
- Pages torn, missing, or misprinted
- Binding broken or defective
- Cover damaged in transit
- Water damage or severe wear
Production Defects
- Significant printing errors
- Incorrect book sent
- Pages out of order
How to Request Replacement
- Contact us within 30 days of delivery
- Email photos showing defect
- Include order number
- We'll send replacement via expedited shipping
- No need to return defective copy
Email: support@mentisaura.com
Subject: "Defective Product - Order #[number]"
Ebook Issues
Download Problems
- Download link not received: Check spam, then contact us
- File won't open: Ensure PDF reader installed
- File corrupted: We'll send fresh download link
Format Issues
- Ebook is PDF format only
- Compatible with all standard PDF readers
- If compatibility issues, contact us
No refunds for:
- Device incompatibility (PDF is universal standard)
- Personal preference for different format
- Reading difficulty on specific device
Refunds
When We Issue Refunds
- Defective product confirmed (refund or replacement, your choice)
- Order never shipped due to our error
- Charged incorrectly
When We Don't Issue Refunds
- Content dissatisfaction
- Philosophical disagreement
- After reading the book
- Changed mind
- Ordered wrong format (your error)
- Ordered duplicate copies
Refund Processing
- Approved refunds processed within 5-7 business days
- Funds return to original payment method
- Contact your card issuer for posting timeframe
Questions or Issues
Contact our support team:
Email: support@mentisaura.com
Response Time: 24-48 hours
Include: Order number, detailed description, photos (if damaged)
We respond personally to every inquiry. No automated responses.