Our Philosophy
At Bright Side Optical, our goal is simple: we want you to love your experience with us.
Because many of our products and services are customized specifically for you, our refund policies vary depending on the type of purchase. Please review the section that applies to your purchase below.
If you ever have a concern about your order, we encourage you to contact us. We will always make a reasonable effort to find a solution.
Personalized Experiences
Digital Styling Products
This section applies to the Personalized Digital Style Guide, future digital styling experiences, online courses, virtual styling services, and other digital products offered by Bright Side Optical.
Before You Begin
If you purchase a digital product but have not yet started the experience or generated personalized recommendations, please contact us as soon as possible.
Refund requests made before work has begun will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
If you accidentally purchase more than one copy of the same digital product, please contact us immediately so we can correct the duplicate order.
Personalized Digital Style Guide
Because every Personalized Digital Style Guide is created specifically for you using your questionnaire responses and uploaded photographs, all sales are final once you begin the guide or your personalized recommendations have been generated.
If you experience technical difficulties accessing your guide or believe there has been a technical issue affecting your guide or its generation, please contact us. We are committed to resolving technical issues promptly so you receive the experience you purchased.
Eyewear Purchases
Eyewear is individually selected, adjusted, and styled for each client. Because of this, refunds are not offered on completed eyewear purchases.
We offer a one-time Reframe Styling for eligible frames within 60 days of the original purchase date, provided the frame shows no signs of wear, damage, or misuse.
During a Reframe Styling, we will help you select a different frame that better suits your features and style. Additional charges may apply if the replacement frame differs in price from the original selection.
Reframe Styling is available only for eligible frames and does not apply to custom, modified, or specially ordered frames.
Custom and Special Order Frames
Frames that are:
- Special ordered
- Custom manufactured
- Customized or modified at the client's request
are not eligible for refunds or Reframe Styling.
Prescription Lenses
Prescription lenses are custom manufactured specifically for your prescription. Because of this, prescription lens purchases are non-refundable.
If an adjustment to the prescription or lens design is needed, Bright Side Optical includes one complimentary remake of the original lenses.
Any additional remakes requested after the first remake will be charged at the current retail price.
Contact Lenses
Because contact lenses are medical devices and manufacturer return policies vary, all contact lens returns and exchanges are subject to the manufacturer's policy in effect at the time a return is requested.
Alcon Contact Lenses
Alcon currently allows opened boxes of contact lenses to be returned within 60 days of the original purchase date for an exchange or refund, provided the return meets Alcon's current return requirements.
All Other Contact Lens Brands
With the exception of Alcon products, once a box of contact lenses has been opened, it is not eligible for return or exchange.
For unopened boxes that qualify for return under the manufacturer's current policy:
A 3% restocking fee will be deducted from the refund amount. This fee reflects the processing charge assessed to Bright Side Optical by the manufacturer or distributor for returned merchandise that is not exchanged.
For any contact lens brand other than Alcon, boxes that have been written on, marked, labeled, or otherwise altered are not eligible for return or exchange, even if unopened.
Because manufacturer return policies may change over time, Bright Side Optical will verify the manufacturer's current policy when a return is requested. The manufacturer's policy in effect at the time of the return request will determine eligibility.
Professional Services
Professional services, including but not limited to:
- Comprehensive eye examinations
- Contact lens evaluations and fittings
- Medical eye care services
- Guided Eyewear Styling appointments
- Virtual styling consultations
- Other professional services
are non-refundable once the service has been provided.
Damaged or Incorrect Orders
If you receive an item that is defective, damaged, or incorrect due to an error on our part, please contact us promptly so we can make it right.
Questions
If you have questions about this Refund Policy or believe your situation requires special consideration, please contact us.
Bright Side Optical3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Suite C-100
Austin, TX 78746
optical@brightside-optical.com