Contact & Information

Shipping
Blue Lotus Water is not responsible for any merchandise lost or stolen through any mail parcel service, including but not limited to USPS, UPS, Fedex, and/or any freight companies.

FedEx, USPS, and UPS Ground Deliveries to Home and Business addresses are sent by default as NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED if Signature Required has not been selected by the Buyer. This means that FedEx and UPS will leave the package at your door, or in a convenient location if no one is present to receive the shipment. During the purchasing process/order entry screen Buyer is offered the option of signature required for US domestic deliveries. The cost of this service is an additional $5.50 USD. IF THE BUYER DOES NOT SELECT Signature Required service and package is left at the customer’s door but then ultimately not received or collected by the Buyer the ownership and claim of loss are the Buyers responsibility and expense.

No Signature Requested (our default shipping method) - If you did not add a note to your order requesting a signature, then we cannot reship your order. In these instances, your package has essentially been stolen or is otherwise missing, and we recommend you follow-up with the carrier and your local authorities. The ownership and claim of loss are the Buyers responsibility and expense, see above.
Signature Requested - If you requested that signature is required for the additional $5.50 USD upon delivery of your package (read shipping methods above for instructions), then we will file a claim and re-ship your order at no cost to you once we have received verification of the shipment status from the carrier.
Domestic
Orders with wrong, inaccurate, or incomplete addresses will incur additional shipping charges. In addition, addresses MUST include apartment, suite, or unit numbers as applicable.
Orders are often shipped within 4 – 5 days after placement, but not later than 7 – 10 business days, with the exception of custom-designed products or commercial systems.
Orders are typically shipped by UPS, and a UPS tracking number will be sent to your E-mail so that you may track the delivery progress of your package. Larger or heavier items are shipped by freight. Crystal Quest® arranges for all deliveries for all orders. You may request a specific shipping carrier of your choosing.
Additional shipping charges for some products may be incurred, and are based on total shipping weight, dimensions, dimensional weight, the value of the item, destination, and/or handling.
Express shipping (overnight, 2-day, etc.) is available upon request. Purchaser agrees to pay additional shipping charges as applicable.
International
Blue Lotus Water ships orders internationally.
Purchaser is responsible for any and all additional transportation charges, including but not limited to, broker fees, duties, government taxes, etc. that may be incurred during the delivery and export/import process.
Additional shipping charges apply, and the purchaser is responsible for the additional shipping charges as applicable. These charges are in addition to and separate from transportation broker fees, duties, government taxes, etc. associated with the export/import process.
Additional shipping charges are based on total shipping weight, dimensions, dimensional weight, the value of the item, destination, and/or handling.
Returns of products are not allowed on international orders as all international sales are considered final.

It is important to purchase water filtration products which fit your water filtration needs. Know your water filtration needs and purchase appropriately and accordingly to avoid unnecessary returns. Blue Lotus Water products are inspected and properly packaged before being shipped to the customer. If in the unlikely event it is necessary to return a product, the following terms and conditions apply. Returns for exchange or for refund are only accepted when the following is met. Read the following thoroughly before returning a product:

• Returns for refunds are accepted ONLY on perfectly new, unused items in the original packaging and without any damaged or missing parts. Refunds will not be issued if broken, used, dirty, or otherwise abused items are sent back from the customer.
• Refunds issued to the customer are subject to shipping and handling.
• Customer must pay ALL shipping fees for returns.
• Returns for exchange are accepted on items which are defective, for upgrades, or when Blue Lotus Water is working specifically with the customer to acquire customer’s proper water filtration needs.
• Blue Lotus Water reserves the right to not honor returns of product(s) if the product(s) was/were not installed by a qualified, licensed plumber.
• Returns for exchange will not be honored if it is deemed that product(s) has/have been broken, used, dirty, or otherwise abused.
• All returns, either for refund or exchange, must be within 30 days of delivery date of initial purchase; Refunds are less shipping charges. Refunds will not be issued if products are sent back past the 30-day initial purchase period.
• Returns for a refund, which are approved by Blue Lotus Water, at its sole discretion, are subject to a 30% restocking fee following inspection and approval by Blue Lotus Water.
• If the original purchase is by credit card, a refund will be made to the same credit card. Credit card processing fees may also be deducted from refund amount.
• Returns, either for refund or exchange, are NOT allowed on custom ordered products, special orders, reverse osmosis systems, filter cartridges and/or membranes (for public safety and tampering reasons).
• Blue Lotus Water will not honor refunds or exchanges on other brands’ products.
• All returns, either for refund or exchange, MUST have a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and include customer’s name, address, telephone number, and specific reason for return. You may acquire this by contacting where you purchased the item. All shipping charges are the customer's expense.
• Product(s) must be returned in original packaging and intact. Returned product(s) must be shipped within two weeks of issuance of a Return Merchandise Authorization number to be eligible for a refund. A refund will be issued after the return has been received and inspected and will not include shipping charges.
• Proper proof of purchase must be provided and accompany returns.
• Refunds will not be issued to third parties. If the purchase was made through a drop shipper or other affiliate, the refund must come through them, not Blue Lotus Water.
• No returns or refunds allowed on international orders.
• For returns in circumstances where Blue Lotus Water has been working with the customer in determining proper filtration needs and evaluating various filtration methods, any refunds are solely at the discretion Blue Lotus Water . As deemed appropriate, Blue Lotus Water elect to issue a replacement, a partial replacement, a reasonable and acceptable substitute, a full or partial refund, or a refund and shipping charges will not be refunded and are the responsibility of the customer. If the original purchase is by credit card, a refund will be made to the same credit card. Credit card processing fees may also be deducted from refund amount.
• Most Blue Lotus Water products are covered by the Manufacturer's Limited Warranty, when the product is properly installed by a qualified, licensed plumber, against defects in materials and workmanship. Blue Lotus Water reserves the right to deny your warranty or other claims if it is found that the product was improperly installed, damaged, or abused.
• Delivery carriers, including but not limited to, USPS, UPS, FedEx, and freight companies are responsible for getting your merchandise to you in an acceptable and timely manner and condition. Blue Lotus Water is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged or delayed merchandise, and will not honor return/refund requests for such.
• Blue Lotus Water does not reimburse customers for any shipping charges or any other expenses the consumer may incur whatsoever, such as but not limited to: import/export fees and duties, installation and setup fees, damages caused by product, professional services, or legal fees, and will not honor return/refund requests for such. If the original purchase is by credit card, a refund will be made to the same credit card. Credit card processing fees may also be deducted from refund amount.
• Blue Lotus Water sells professional products that are intended for professional installation and professional initial setup by a qualified water service professional (licensed) who is experienced in installing the product you have purchased, and Blue Lotus Water will not honor return/refund requests, nor accept any liability, for products that are improperly installed.
• Commercial category products are considered special order and may not be returned for any reason. All sales are final.
• So that we do not increase delivery cost above what we are charged for shipment, the customer is solely responsible for all shipping costs on all deliveries and all returns.
• The customer is responsible for inspecting all products upon delivery for shipping damage and concealed damage. Shipping damage and concealed damage must be reported within 3 business days, but preferably the same day as delivery. Inspect goods for shipping damage immediately upon arrival, and refuse the shipment and file a damage claim with the delivery carrier before contacting us. Take a digital photo of the damage if possible.
• ALL refunds are given solely at the discretion of Blue Lotus Water. All returned products WILL be carefully analyzed to determine if it has been used, abused, or damaged in any way, either damaged during installation, damaged during transportation, or operated under improper conditions. Any refund determined to be due will be issued by at the conclusion of the analysis. Misapplication of the product, damage from overpressure, water pressure spikes, improper water conditions, and installation damage do not qualify for a refund.
• Product warranty is disqualified if the product was not professionally installed by a licensed and qualified professional. This is especially true for all residential, commercial, and industrial units such as under sink units, water softeners, backwashing filters, backwashing oxidation systems, water coolers and RO systems, which should ALL be professionally installed by a licensed, qualified water service professional.