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.