Frequently Asked Questions

Shopping

Who are we?

Teresa Alecrim - Têxteis para o lar, Lda. is a registered trademark owned by Maria Teresa Carrusca, a private limited company, with its registered office at Largo da Anunciada, nº 19, Sobreloja, parish of São José, municipality of Lisbon, legal person number 501727116, registered at the Commercial Registry Office of Lisbon, 3rd section, under its legal person number, with a share capital of €5,000.00 (five thousand euros).

Teresa Alecrim articles are organized into categories. Each category is subdivided into multiple sub-categories of articles, which will help you to easily identify the articles you are looking for.

To make an online purchase from Teresa Alecrim, simply follow these steps:

Enter the category and sub-category of the articles you want. Enter the item you want to buy, so that you can see images of the item and information on colors, sizes and materials. If you can't select the item you want, it's because it's out of stock.

Click on "Buy" to add the chosen item to your shopping basket.

You can continue to buy more items. And remember, at any time during your visit you can check the items in your shopping basket by clicking on the icon in the top right-hand corner of your screen.

When your shopping basket is complete, press the "Checkout" button.

It's now time to enter your personal details for payment. Simply fill in the form that appears, indicating whether the address to which the items should be sent is the same as the billing address or not. If not, another form will appear, asking you to fill in the details of the shipping address. Continue by pressing the "Next step" button.

You will then be shown the various shipping methods available depending on the items in your order. On this page, you can authorize Teresa Alecrim to save your e-mail address in order to send you e-mails about new products, promotions or other news from Teresa Alecrim. To continue, press the "Complete My Purchase" button.

You will automatically be redirected to the Paypal website. You can change the language of the page if it's not suitable using the link in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Here you can choose the payment method best suited to your needs: Paypal - if you have a Paypal account - or credit card. If you want to use your Paypal account to make the payment, simply log in with your Paypal credentials and follow the normal procedure indicated by Paypal. If you want to pay by credit card, press the link "You don't have a Paypal account". You will be asked for your credit card details and once you have filled them in, simply press the "Continue" button. Remember: paying through secure Paypal pages guarantees you the best security standards in e-commerce. Your data will be safe at all times.

After successful payment, you will receive an e-mail confirming your order. Check the SPAM box if you don't receive it.

Delivery is made by CTT (you can find more information in the Delivery policy section).

As soon as your order leaves our warehouse, you will receive a new e-mail with the code to track the delivery of your order.

Teresa Alecrim offers the following payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, MB Way, Multibanco, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Washing and care

Washing instructions

Before washing Teresa Alecrim items, be aware of the type of material you are dealing with. Our items are made from delicate materials that require extra care. In general, Teresa Alecrim recommends:

  • Wash products by hand with cold or lukewarm water to remove stains.
  • Do not use aggressive detergents;
  • Use detergents or soap suitable for delicate clothes, following the instructions for each brand;
  • Squeeze gently, without twisting;
  • Preferably air dry clothes;
  • For the most delicate items, do not use a washing machine, tumble dryer or dry cleaning;
  • Do not iron fabrics such as silk.

 

Teresa Alecrim is not responsible for the misuse of products.

Deliveries

Delivery Policy

Teresa Alecrim guarantees home deliveries all over the world. The costs associated with postage for each group of countries can be found in the table below. Teresa Alecrim cannot be held responsible for delays caused by the services provided by CTT and its partner carriers.

Your order can also be delivered free of charge to a Teresa Alecrim store of your choice.

Exchanges and returns

Are exchanges accepted?

Yes, Teresa Alecrim accepts exchanges. The deadline for exchanging an order is a maximum of 30 consecutive days after receipt of the order. To register the exchange of item(s) you need to formalize the request by e-mail to office@teresaalecrim.com.

The exchange should be made via CTT, preferably by registered mail in order to avoid loss. To do this, please include the following information in the e-mail:
Full name
Order number
Reference and size of the product to be returned.

The products must arrive perfectly intact, with labels and in their complete original packaging, without any damage, in such a condition that they can be put back on sale.

The exchange of an item is subject to stock availability.

If the exchange is for a product of a lower value, the remaining amount will be refunded by bank transfer.

Shipping costs for exchanges or returns are the responsibility of the customer.

Yes, Teresa Alecrim accepts returns. In accordance with Article 10(1) of Decree Law 24/2014, of February 14, the customer has the right to return their order within 14 calendar days of receiving it.

If you find any irregularities in your order, please contact us by e-mail at office@teresaalecrim.com, so that we can resolve them. Please include the following information in the e-mail:
Full name
Order number
Reference and size of the product to be returned
Brief description of the defect (where applicable)

Once the products have been received and confirmed, the refund procedure will be initiated if, and only if, the products have been sent in accordance with the predefined terms. The products must arrive perfectly intact, with labels and in their complete original packaging, without any unjustified damage.

After evaluating and properly receiving the item(s), we will contact you to initiate the return procedure, via bank transfer.

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