Policies and Terms
Terms of Service
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Our Service
SKIP Laundry provides recurring pickup, wash, dry, fold, and delivery services.
Our standard subscription service includes one scheduled pickup per week on Wednesday, subject to the weight limit and services included in the plan you purchase.
Customers must place their laundry inside their designated SKIP Laundry bag and leave it outside their designated pickup location before 9:00 AM on Wednesday morning.
Our team begins pickups after 9:00 AM. Exact pickup times may vary depending on location and route.
24-Hour Turnaround
SKIP Laundry aims to return laundry within 24 hours of pickup.
Although 24-hour turnaround is our standard, delays may occasionally occur because of severe weather, campus closures, road conditions, utility outages, equipment problems, building access restrictions, emergencies, or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
If a significant delay occurs, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected customers.
Weekly Pickup
SKIP Laundry subscription service operates once per week.
Your laundry must be outside your designated pickup location before 9:00 AM Wednesday.
We recommend placing your bag outside Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.
If your bag is not available when our team reaches your location, we may be unable to return later that day.
A missed pickup caused by a customer failing to place their bag outside on time does not qualify for a refund, credit, replacement pickup, or rollover to another week.
SKIP Laundry Bags
Customers should use their provided SKIP Laundry bag for weekly service.
The SKIP bag helps us identify, transport, process, and return each customer's laundry.
Customers are responsible for keeping track of their bag between services.
If your SKIP Laundry bag is lost or needs to be replaced, you can purchase a replacement bag through our website.
Delicates Bags
Customers who request a Delicates Bag may use it for underwear, bras, and other personal or delicate items they would like kept together.
Place your eligible items inside the Delicates Bag and include the bag with your regular SKIP Laundry order.
Items placed inside the Delicates Bag will be returned in the same Delicates Bag.
Customers should request a Delicates Bag when subscribing. If you forgot to request one, contact us at hello@skip-laundry.com.
Use of a Delicates Bag does not guarantee against ordinary wear, shrinkage, fading, color transfer, or other changes that may occur during normal laundering.
Subscription Plans
SKIP Laundry may offer multiple subscription levels, including:
Quick Cycle
Up to 15 pounds of laundry per weekly pickup.
Power Cycle
Up to 30 pounds of laundry per weekly pickup.
Weekly weight allowances do not roll over to future weeks.
If an order exceeds the customer's purchased allowance, SKIP Laundry may charge an applicable overage fee, decline excess items, or require the customer to upgrade their plan.
Current plan pricing and inclusions are displayed on our website.
Refresh Cycle
Refresh Cycle is our bedding service.
Refresh Cycle may be purchased as either:
A recurring weekly subscription; or
A one-time add-on.
Eligible bedding and quantity limits are described on the Refresh Cycle product page at the time of purchase.
Customers should not include bedding with their standard laundry unless they have an active Refresh Cycle subscription or have purchased the applicable one-time add-on.
Oversized, weighted, specialty, or care-restricted bedding may not qualify for standard service.
Garment Care
Unless otherwise arranged, laundry is processed using SKIP Laundry's standard wash, dry, and fold procedures.Customers are responsible for checking garment care labels before submitting clothing.Do not submit items requiring services we do not offer, including:
Dry cleaning
Hand washing
Leather or suede cleaning
Specialty pressing
Professional restoration
Other specialized garment care
We reserve the right to decline an item if we reasonably believe our standard process could damage it.
Check Your Pockets
Customers are responsible for checking all pockets before placing clothing in their SKIP bag.
Please do not include:
Cash
Credit or debit cards
Keys
Jewelry
Electronics
Medication
Identification documents
Sharp objects
Flammable materials
Hazardous substances
Illegal items
Other valuables or non-laundry property
SKIP Laundry is not responsible for non-laundry items accidentally left inside clothing, bedding, pockets, or bags except as required by applicable law.
Stains, Shrinkage and Normal Wear
We take reasonable care when handling your laundry, but laundering naturally involves some risk.
We cannot guarantee the removal of every stain.
Certain materials, dyes, decorations, prints, adhesives, elastic, buttons, zippers, and fabrics may shrink, fade, bleed, crack, loosen, or otherwise change during normal washing and drying.
SKIP Laundry is not responsible for ordinary wear or damage caused by manufacturer defects, incorrect or missing care labels, preexisting garment conditions, or characteristics of the material itself except as required by law.
Missing or Damaged Items
If you believe an item has been lost or damaged while in our care, contact hello@skip-laundry.com as soon as possible.
Please include your name, account email, a description of the item, and any other information that may help us investigate.
We will make reasonable efforts to locate missing items and investigate reported damage.
We will determine any reimbursement or remedy for a verified claim according to applicable law and SKIP Laundry's claims procedures.
Pickup and Delivery Security
By using our service, you authorize SKIP Laundry to collect and return your laundry at the location you provide.
Laundry may be left unattended at that location.
We may use photographs, timestamps, order records, or other tracking methods to document pickups and deliveries.
Once an order has been confirmed as delivered to your designated location, you are responsible for retrieving it promptly.
SKIP Laundry is not responsible for theft, weather exposure, animal interference, or other events occurring after confirmed delivery except as required by law.
Residence Hall and Building Access
Customers are responsible for providing a pickup and delivery location that our team can legally and reasonably access.
We cannot guarantee access to locked dormitories, residence halls, apartment buildings, gated communities, or other restricted areas.
If we cannot access your designated location, we may contact you to arrange an alternative.
Subscription Billing
By purchasing a recurring subscription, you authorize SKIP Laundry and its payment processor to charge your selected payment method according to the billing schedule presented at checkout.
Subscriptions automatically renew until canceled unless otherwise stated when you purchase the service.
We will disclose current pricing, billing frequency, taxes, and applicable fees during checkout.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Canceling Your Subscription
You may cancel your SKIP Laundry subscription at any time.
However, you must submit a cancellation at least 7 days before your next scheduled billing date to prevent the next recurring charge.
If you cancel less than 7 days before your next billing date, we may still process the upcoming payment, and your cancellation may take effect beginning with the following billing cycle.
How to Cancel
You may cancel in either of two ways:
Online: Log in to your customer account through the SKIP Laundry Squarespace website and manage or cancel your subscription.
By Email: Email hello@skip-laundry.com and request cancellation.
When canceling by email, include the name and email address associated with your subscription.
The 7-day cancellation requirement applies regardless of the cancellation method used.
We recommend keeping your cancellation confirmation for your records.
Missed Pickups
If your SKIP Laundry bag is not outside your designated location before 9:00 AM Wednesday and our team can't collect it, the service for that week is considered missed.
Customer-caused missed pickups are not eligible for a refund, credit, rollover, or replacement pickup.
Subscription Refunds
Subscription payments generally reserve your place on our weekly route and processing capacity for the applicable billing period.
For this reason, subscription periods that have already begun are generally non-refundable.
If you believe you were charged incorrectly or experienced a significant service issue, email hello@skip-laundry.com. We will review the situation individually.
Nothing in this policy limits any refund rights provided by applicable law.
Refresh Cycle Cancellations
Recurring Refresh Cycle subscriptions follow the same 7-day cancellation policy as other SKIP subscriptions.
For a one-time Refresh Cycle add-on, contact us before your scheduled pickup if you need to cancel.
Once the bedding has been picked up or processing has begun, the one-time service is generally non-refundable except as required by law.
Plan Changes
If you'd like to switch your subscription plan, contact hello@skip-laundry.com.
We will communicate any applicable pricing changes before the new plan takes effect.
Replacement Bags
Replacement SKIP Laundry bags are available for purchase through our website.
Used replacement bags are not returnable.
If you receive a new bag that is defective or damaged when delivered, contact us, and we'll work with you to resolve the issue.
Used Delicates Bags are also not eligible for return for hygiene reasons except where required by law.
Promotions
Promotional codes, discounts, and introductory offers are subject to the terms stated with each promotion.
Unless otherwise stated:
Promotional offers cannot be exchanged for cash.
Discounts are not refundable.
Promotions may be restricted to specific customers, plans, or purchase periods.
Promotional offers may not be combined.
Canceling a subscription does not entitle the customer to receive the unused value of a promotional discount as cash or account credit.
SMS/Text Messaging and Twilio
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SKIP Laundry uses Twilio as a third-party communications provider to send text messages related to our services.
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to SMS communications, we may use Twilio to send messages including:
Pickup and delivery notifications
Missed pickup reminders
Schedule or service updates
Account and subscription information
Customer service communications
Promotions and special offers, when you have separately consented to receive marketing messages
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe from applicable SMS messages or HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive promotional text messages is not a condition of purchase.
How Twilio Uses Your Information
To deliver SMS messages, SKIP Laundry may provide Twilio with information necessary to facilitate those communications, including your mobile phone number and message-related information.
Twilio processes this information on our behalf in connection with providing messaging and communications services. Twilio's handling of information is also subject to its own privacy policies and applicable terms.
SMS Data Sharing
SKIP Laundry does not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.Mobile information may be shared with service providers, including Twilio, only as necessary to provide communications and operate SKIP Laundry's services.
SMS opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Privacy Policy
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SKIP Laundry respects your privacy. This section explains what information we collect and how we use and protect it.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Mobile phone number
Billing information
Pickup and delivery address
Dorm, residence hall, or apartment information
Pickup instructions
Subscription selections
Order history
Customer service communications
Gift card or promotional information
Other information you voluntarily provide
Our website may also automatically collect information such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages viewed, and general website activity.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Create and maintain your account
Process subscriptions and payments
Schedule pickups and deliveries
Identify and track laundry orders
Send pickup and delivery notifications
Send missed-pickup notifications
Manage subscriptions and add-ons
Process Delicates Bag requests
Process replacement bag purchases
Provide customer support
Handle cancellations and billing questions
Improve our website and services
Prevent fraud and misuse
Send marketing communications when you have consented
Meet legal and regulatory requirements
Payment Information
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.
SKIP Laundry generally does not directly store complete credit or debit card numbers when a third-party payment processor handles the transaction.
We may receive limited transaction information such as payment status, transaction amount, billing details, and limited identifying information associated with your payment method.
Pickup and Delivery Records
To provide and secure our service, we may maintain records concerning your pickup and delivery.
These records may include:
Address or residence location
Pickup instructions
Date and time
Order status
Route information
Pickup confirmation
Delivery confirmation
Photographs documenting pickup or delivery
This information may be used to complete your service, investigate missing orders, resolve disputes, and improve security.
SMS/Text Messaging
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to SMS communications, SKIP Laundry may send text messages concerning your service.
Depending on the consent you provide, messages may include:
Pickup notifications
Delivery notifications
Missed pickup alerts
Account information
Schedule changes
Customer service messages
Promotions and special offers
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP to unsubscribe from applicable SMS messages. Reply HELP for assistance where supported.
Consent to receive promotional SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.
SMS Privacy
SKIP Laundry does not sell your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in information.
We will not share mobile information, including SMS consent and opt-in data, with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share information with service providers, such as communications platforms, solely as necessary to deliver messages and operate our services.
SKIP Laundry may use providers such as Twilio to deliver SMS communications.
Email Communications
We may send emails related to your:
Subscription
Billing
Pickup and delivery
Welcome information
Account changes
Cancellation
Customer service requests
If you opt in to marketing emails, we may also send promotions, discounts, and SKIP Laundry updates.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Operate website features
Remember preferences
Understand website traffic
Measure performance
Improve customer experience
Understand marketing effectiveness
Third-party services used by our website may also use cookies according to their own privacy policies.
How We Share Information
We may share information with service providers that help us operate SKIP Laundry, including providers of:
Website hosting
Payment processing
Subscription management
SMS communications
Email communications
Analytics
Customer support
Routing and delivery technology
Accounting
Information technology
Fraud prevention
These providers receive information only as reasonably necessary to perform services for us or as otherwise permitted by law and their agreements with us.
We Do Not Sell Personal Information
SKIP Laundry does not sell customers' personal information for money.
We do not sell customer phone numbers, addresses, subscription information, or laundry information to unrelated companies for their independent marketing purposes.
Legal and Safety Disclosures
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
Comply with applicable law
Respond to a valid legal request
Protect SKIP Laundry's legal rights
Investigate suspected fraud
Protect customers, employees, or others
Address security or safety concerns
Enforce these Terms
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect customer information.
However, no electronic system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Customers are responsible for protecting their account credentials and should contact us if they believe their account has been compromised.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain transaction and business records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and protect legitimate business interests.
Parents Purchasing for Students
Parents, guardians, or others may purchase SKIP Laundry services for a student.
In those situations, we may collect information about both the purchaser and the student.
For example, the purchaser's information may be used for payment while the student's name, phone number, address, or residence information may be used to provide pickup and delivery services.
Children's Privacy
SKIP Laundry's services are not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.
Your Choices
You may contact us to request reasonable updates to information associated with your account, including your:
Contact information
Pickup address
Delivery instructions
Communication preferences
You may also request deletion of certain information where appropriate and legally required.
We may retain information when necessary for billing, tax, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, legal compliance, or other legitimate business purposes.
Changes to These Policies
SKIP Laundry may update these policies as our services or business practices change.
We will post the current version on our website with its effective date.
Where required by law, we will provide additional notice before material changes take effect.