SPAARKD

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does SPAARKD work?

Welcome to SPAARKD. SPAARKD is a tool enabling any brand or individual to build their own apparel and product line end-to-end – powered by AI. We envision a world where anyone and everyone can become a responsible product creator, democratizing the entire $3T industry. We commit to build the ultimate proprietary product creation software platform: Real Time. On Demand. Zero Waste. You can shop from some of your favorite creators, and one day even start your own brand.

2. Who is SPAARKD for?

For creators SPAARKD enables anyone and everyone to become a product creator and create their own brand within a matter of minutes, with zero investment. Responsibly. For buyers Discover and shop designs from your favorite creators. We offer made-to-order products based on the latest designs from creators, democratizing the entire fashion industry. For merchandise and partnerships We are always looking for creative ways to partner with businesses, organizations or communities. If you're interested in creating responsible merchandise, please reach out to us! Email: merch@spaarkd.com

3. Where is my order?

SPAARKD follows a made-to-order model and every item is produced just for you. We aim to deliver your order within 14-21 days (depending on your country). We will inform you about the expected delivery time of your order in your order confirmation. You can find a more accurate delivery estimate in the shipping confirmation sent to your email address, once your order is on its way. So if you're wondering where your order is, please allow up to this date for your order to arrive. Please keep close track of the tracking information, as the carrier might need additional information from you to be able to deliver your parcel.

4. How can I place an order?

To place an order, just remember these easy steps: 1. Place an item in your bag and pick the size you want. 2. Once you have finished shopping, go to checkout. This will redirect you to our payment service provider Stripe. 3. Select or provide your personal information and shipping address. 4. Select a payment method, fill in the details where required, and click next. 5. Check your order one last time When your order has been completed, you will see the confirmation on your screen. You will also receive a confirmation email with an order number as a reference and a link to a tracking number once the order is shipped so that you can track the delivery of your parcel. If you can't find your order confirmation email, check your Junk/Spam folder. In case you need any assistance don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service team.

5. Do I need an account to place an order?

No, all you need is an email address to place and track orders.

6. At what times can I order at SPAARKD?

You can order from the creators' webfronts at any time – however the product availability will vary depending on their order windows and product launches.

7. I didn't receive an order confirmation email, what should I do?

No need to worry about this! Please be sure to check the email address you used for your SPAARKD purchase and your Spam folder as your email service provider may have automatically moved it to this folder. We also recommend checking your Deleted/Trash folder as the order confirmation email may have accidentally been deleted. No luck finding it, yet? Please reach out to our Customer Service team to assist you.

8. How does SPAARKD deliver my orders?

We have partnered with DHL GoGreen for all our deliveries to get your order to you as quickly and reliably as possible. Estimated delivery time SPAARKD follows a made-to-order model and every item is produced just for you. We aim to deliver your order within 14-21 days (depending on your country). You can find a more accurate delivery estimate in the shipping confirmation sent to your email address, once your order is on its way. Tracking my order You can track your order with the tracking number in the DHL shipping confirmation sent to your email address. Please keep close track of the tracking information, as the carrier might need additional information from you to be able to deliver your parcel.

9. Does SPAARKD ship to my country?

We are pleased to confirm that SPAARKD offers global shipping through DHL GoGreen.* *Please note that we are unable to deliver to some countries and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We are currently unable to deliver to the countries listed below: Afghanistan, Belarus, Canary Islands, Central African Republic, Congo- Brazzaville, Congo-Kinshasa, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Martinique, Myanmar, Niger, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, St. Barths, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen and Zimbabwe. When you're placing your order, the available delivery options for your destination will be displayed at checkout. The delivery options for your destination are displayed at checkout.

10. What are the delivery costs?

The shipping fee is $15 per order. We offer free shipping for all orders above $150 (USD). When you're placing your order, the available delivery options for your destination will be displayed at checkout. The delivery options for your destination are displayed at checkout.

11. What is SPAARKD's return policy?

For each item purchased on SPAARKD, we consider the environmental and social impact across the entire product lifecycle of the product. We want to minimize resource consumption and eliminate waste associated with our products as much as possible. SPAARKD offers returns for products within 14 days of receipt of the delivery to you if the product is eligible for return. Products are eligible for return only if they are unused, unworn, unwashed, or undamaged, with all their labels and tags completely intact, and in original packaging. Please note that all items must be returned from the original shipping country. Note: You will be responsible for the cost of the return.

12. How do I return my order?

Please note: • Your product must be unused, unworn, unwashed, or undamaged, with all their labels and tags completely intact, and in original packaging. • Your return must be made within 14 days of receipt of the delivery to you. • You will be responsible for the cost of the return. If you wish to return an item, please reach out to customer service at support@spaarkd.com. What happens next? • You can track your returned parcel by following the tracking link that you'll see in the email confirming your return. • Once your return has arrived, we will check that the returned items are in their original condition. • Upon successful review, your refund will be issued via the same payment method.

13. What payment options are available?

We use Stripe, one of the world's leading payment solution providers, to handle all payments on SPAARKD. During the checkout process, you are redirected to Stripe to complete the payment. Depending on your location, you can choose from the following options to pay for your order: Credit/Debit Cards • Visa • Mastercard • American Express Apple Pay Google Pay

14. Which currencies can I shop in?

SPAARKD uses US Dollars (USD) as a general currency. We are working hard to support additional currencies very soon

15. What sizes does SPAARKD offer and how do I find my right size?

All our styles have been designed for a unisex fit, as we aim to be as inclusive as possible. We currently offer 7 sizes from XXS to XXL and kids sizes for some clothes, but additional sizes, such as Kidswear, are coming soon. You can find your size by looking at the Body and/or Product measurements below. You can also access the same information by clicking on "Size guide" on all product page(s) in the Store.

16. What is SPAARKD's approach to responsibility and impact?

Journey towards a better planet We have come together to build a transformative system that leaves significantly less impact on our planet. Our main goal is accelerating the world's transition towards responsible production and consumption. Responsible sourcing and production • Innovative Materials: SPAARKD has partnered with PANGAIA, a B Corp-certified materials science company, for unique access to their extensive patented and trademarked library of plant-based materials science innovations - from fabrics to dyes. • Minimizing waste: SPAARKD's business model minimizes waste: Every order is specifically made for you. Each product only exists because it was purchased. • Industry-leading manufacturers: We strive to partner with the world's most innovative and highest-quality manufacturers. Responsible shipping and delivery • Responsible shipping: SPAARKD dropships all orders directly from the manufacturers, cutting out the warehousing and distribution centers that are the industry standard. Doing so has the potential to significantly reduce our carbon footprint. • Delivery with DHL GoGreen: We have partnered with DHL GoGreen for all our deliveries. DHL GoGreen's main objective is to reduce and avoid the emission of greenhouse gases and local air pollutants as much as possible. • Biodegradable packaging: Our products are delivered in a Paptic® bag. Paptic® is a bio-based, next-generation packaging solution made of renewable raw materials. The main raw material in Paptic® bags is wood from sustainably managed forests. • Eco-friendly delivery boxes: Our orders are shipped in cardboard boxes made from FSC mix. Each box has been specifically designed to fit your products perfectly, to ensure we are minimizing the carbon footprint.

17. How does SPAARKD ensure product quality?

We have worked closely with our partners, including PANGAIA, to ensure we deliver the best product quality possible. The materials have been tested i.e., wash tests, wear trials, etc. with multiple teams in order to provide you with the top quality products to share with your community. Our impact team has also vetted our preferred vendors and mills across environmental and social metrics to adhere to our standards. Furthermore, we conduct QA (quality assurance) and QC (quality control) tests throughout our value chain to spot-check product quality - everywhere from garment sizing to print quality. We are always open to feedback and improvements - reach out to our Customer Service team if you have any feedback and suggestions!

18. What materials does SPAARKD use?

SPAARKD has partnered with PANGAIA, a B Corp-certified materials science company, operating within the highest social and environmental standards. SPAARKD creators now have unique access to PANGAIA's extensive patented and trademarked library of plant-based materials science innovations - from fabrics to dyes: • Organic Cotton: A midweight fabric made using 100% organic cotton, with a loopback texture inside and a finishing that provides extra softness. • Recycled cotton: A recycled cotton fabric made from 50% reclaimed cotton and 50% organic cotton, with a loopback texture inside. • Mushroom Leather: A mushroom-based leather alternative made from fungi - the fifth kingdom of life on earth. • FRUTFIBER™: Fabric that looks and feels like cotton. FRUTFIBER™ repurposes food waste, turning banana leaf fiber, pineapple leaf fiber, and bamboo into a new, innovative fabric. • PLNTFIBER™: Fabric that uses renewable, fast-growing plants such as Himalayan nettle, bamboo, eucalyptus, and seaweed. • Regenerative Cotton: Regenerative cotton sequesters and helps in carbon absorption restoring soil health by strengthening the soil. • Nettle Denim: Made in Italy using wild nettle collected from the Himalayan mountains and blended with organic cotton. • Hemp Denim: Made of hemp, which grows well without pesticides and yields 3 times more fiber than cotton per acre. • Recycled Nylon: Made from 100% recycled content from pre-consumer sources.

19. What is the relationship between SPAARKD and PANGAIA?

SPAARKD has partnered with PANGAIA, a B Corp-certified materials science company, operating within the highest social and environmental standards. SPAARKD creators now have unique access to PANGAIA's extensive patented and trademarked library of plant-based materials science innovations - from fabrics to dyes.