Shipping policy

SHIPPING POLICY

Effective Date: 05/01/2026 Last Updated: 05/18/2026

Every GodBless250 order ships from our facility in Panama City Beach, FL. This policy explains exactly how shipping works, what to expect, and what we are and aren't responsible for — without surprises.

1. The Short Version

  • Where we ship: United States only (all 50 states + APO/FPO military addresses)
  • Processing time: Orders ship within 2 business days
  • Standard shipping: Carrier rate, 3-5 business days · FREE on orders over $75
  • Express shipping: Carrier rate, 1-2 business days
  • July 4, 2026 delivery deadline: Order by June 22, 2026 for standard shipping or June 30, 2026 for express
  • We are not responsible for carrier delays, lost packages confirmed delivered, or incorrect addresses provided at checkout

The detailed terms below govern. If anything in the short version conflicts with the detailed terms, the detailed terms control.

2. Where We Ship

GodBless250 currently ships to:

  • All 50 United States
  • Washington, D.C.
  • U.S. military APO, FPO, and DPO addresses
  • U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands)

We do not currently ship internationally. Orders attempting to ship to international addresses will be canceled and refunded.

P.O. Boxes: We can ship to P.O. Boxes via USPS only. Express shipping may not be available to P.O. Boxes.

3. Processing Time

All orders are processed and shipped from our facility in Panama City Beach, FL within 2 business days of order placement. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. federal holidays.

Order cutoff for same-day processing: Orders placed before 10:00 AM Eastern Time on a business day are typically processed the same day. Orders placed after the cutoff, on weekends, or on federal holidays are processed the next business day.

During peak periods (May through July 2026 leading up to the 250th anniversary, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other major sale events), processing time may extend to 3-5 business days due to high order volume. We will notify customers via email banner and at checkout if processing times extend beyond the standard 2 business days.

Custom and bulk orders have separate processing timelines communicated at time of order. Standard processing times do not apply to bulk orders, custom orders, or special editions in pre-order status.

4. Shipping Methods and Rates

We offer two shipping methods within the United States:

Standard Shipping

  • Cost: Carrier rate on orders under $75 · FREE on orders $75 and over
  • Estimated delivery time: 3-5 business days after shipment
  • Carriers: USPS Ground Advantage(selected by us based on destination and current carrier performance)
  • Tracking: Provided via email once your order ships

Express Shipping

  • Cost: Carrier rate
  • Estimated delivery time: 1-2 business days after shipment
  • Carriers: USPS Priority Mail Express (selected by us based on destination)
  • Tracking: Provided via email once your order ships
  • Restrictions: Express shipping is not available to all P.O. Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, or remote locations. If express is unavailable to your address, the order will ship via expedited standard shipping at no additional charge.

APO/FPO and Territory Shipping: Orders to military APO/FPO addresses and U.S. territories ship via USPS only and may take 7-21 business days for delivery, regardless of shipping method selected. Express shipping rates apply but express delivery times are not guaranteed for these destinations.

5. The 250th Anniversary Delivery Deadlines

The 250th anniversary of American independence is July 4, 2026. To guarantee delivery in time for July 4th celebrations:

  • Order by June 22, 2026 for standard shipping (Carrier rate or free over $75)
  • Order by June 30, 2026 for express shipping (Carrier rate)

Orders placed after these deadlines are not guaranteed to arrive by July 4th. We will ship as fast as possible, but carrier capacity, route congestion, and seasonal delays during the July 4th weekend are outside our control.

No refunds, expedited upgrades, or replacements will be issued for orders placed after these deadlines that arrive after July 4, 2026. The deadlines are clearly communicated at checkout and via email reminders throughout June 2026.

6. Order Confirmation and Tracking

Order confirmation: You'll receive an order confirmation email immediately after checkout with your order number and a summary of items purchased. Save this email for your records.

Shipping confirmation: Once your order ships from our facility, you'll receive a separate shipping confirmation email with:

  • Tracking number(s) for each package
  • A link to track your package on the carrier's website
  • Estimated delivery date based on carrier projections

Multiple packages: Orders containing multiple items may ship in separate packages depending on inventory location and packaging requirements. You'll receive separate tracking numbers for each package. There is no additional charge for orders shipped in multiple packages.

Tracking issues: If your tracking number isn't updating, allow 24-48 hours for the carrier to scan the package into their system. Tracking information is provided by the carrier, not by GodBless250 — we do not control how often carriers update tracking status.

7. Delivery and Receipt

Delivery confirmation: Packages are considered delivered when the carrier's tracking system marks them as delivered. We rely on carrier delivery confirmation as the authoritative record of delivery.

No signature required: Standard delivery does not require a signature. Packages may be left at your door, in your mailbox, with a building concierge, or in another safe location as determined by the carrier.

Theft and porch piracy: GodBless250 is not responsible for packages confirmed delivered by the carrier that are subsequently lost, stolen, or otherwise undelivered from a confirmed delivery location. If your package shows "delivered" per carrier tracking but you have not received it, we recommend:

  1. Check with neighbors, household members, and building staff
  2. Look around your delivery location (sometimes carriers leave packages in unexpected places)
  3. Wait 24-48 hours (occasionally carriers mark packages delivered prematurely and the package arrives within the next business day)
  4. Contact the carrier directly using your tracking number to file a missing package claim
  5. File a police report if you suspect theft (recommended for insurance and to support carrier claims)

We will assist with carrier investigations on a goodwill basis but are not required to refund or replace packages confirmed delivered by the carrier.

Refusing delivery: If you refuse a delivery without contacting us first, you will be responsible for return shipping costs and a 7% restocking fee per our Returns Policy. The refund will be processed once we receive the refused package back at our facility.

8. Address Accuracy

It is the customer's responsibility to provide an accurate and complete shipping address at checkout, including:

  • Full recipient name
  • Complete street address (including apartment, unit, or suite numbers)
  • City, state, and ZIP code
  • Valid phone number (in case the carrier needs to contact you)

Wrong addresses provided by the customer: GodBless250 is not responsible for packages shipped to incorrect addresses provided by the customer. If your package is undeliverable due to an incorrect address and is returned to us, you have two options:

  1. Reship to the correct address at the customer's expense (standard or express shipping fees apply)
  2. Refund the order minus a 7% restocking fee and original shipping costs

If the package is never returned to us, we cannot refund the order. We recommend double-checking your shipping address before completing checkout.

Address changes after order placement: Once an order has been processed and shipped (typically within 2 business days), we cannot change the shipping address. If you need to change your shipping address, contact us immediately at hello@godbless250.com with your order number. We can attempt to update the address if the order has not yet shipped, but cannot guarantee success.

9. Carrier Delays and Force Majeure

GodBless250 is not responsible for shipping delays caused by:

  • USPS, UPS, FedEx, or other carrier service interruptions, delays, or errors
  • Weather events, natural disasters, or acts of God
  • Strikes, labor disputes, or supply chain disruptions
  • Government actions, customs delays (for APO/FPO and territories), or regulatory holds
  • Pandemics, public health emergencies, or government-mandated shutdowns
  • Peak season congestion (holiday seasons, Black Friday, and major sale events typically experience 2-5 day carrier delays)
  • Theft, vandalism, or damage during carrier transit

Delivery estimates provided at checkout are based on standard carrier performance and are not guaranteed. We ship orders within our 2 business day processing window; delivery time after shipment is the carrier's responsibility.

If your package is significantly delayed (more than 7 business days beyond the carrier's estimate without movement on tracking), contact us at hello@godbless250.com. We will assist in filing a carrier investigation. If the carrier confirms the package is lost (not just delayed), we will replace your order at no additional charge.

10. Damaged Shipments

If your order arrives with visible damage to the packaging or the items inside, we will replace the affected items free of charge per our Returns Policy Section 8 (Defective or Damaged Items).

To request a damaged shipment replacement:

  1. Email hello@godbless250.com within 14 days of delivery with the subject line "Damaged Shipment"
  2. Include your order number
  3. Attach clear photos showing:
    • The damaged packaging (outer box, mailer, etc.) before opening
    • The damaged items in detail
    • Any carrier damage labels or markings

We will respond within 2 business days. Approved damaged shipment claims are replaced free of charge with new items shipped within 2 business days of approval. No return of the damaged items is required — you may keep, donate, or dispose of them.

Damage claims after 14 days from delivery are not eligible for free replacement.

11. Lost Packages

A package is considered "lost" when:

  • The carrier's tracking has not updated for 7+ business days after the last scan
  • The carrier confirms the package is lost via their investigation process
  • The package is confirmed undelivered after a carrier investigation

To report a lost package:

  1. Email hello@godbless250.com with the subject line "Lost Package"
  2. Include your order number and the tracking number
  3. Note the date of the last tracking update

We will file a carrier investigation on your behalf. Carrier investigations typically take 5-10 business days to complete. Once the carrier confirms the package is lost, we will replace your order at no additional charge or refund the order in full at your choice.

Important: A package marked "delivered" by the carrier is not considered lost, even if you did not receive it. See Section 7 (Delivery and Receipt) for our policy on packages confirmed delivered but not received by the customer.

12. Returns to Sender

If a package is returned to us by the carrier (due to incorrect address, refused delivery, undeliverable for any reason, or unclaimed at a carrier pickup location), we will:

  1. Notify you via email within 2 business days of receiving the returned package
  2. Offer two options:
    • Reship to a corrected address at the customer's expense (standard or express shipping fees apply)
    • Refund the order minus a 7% restocking fee and original shipping costs

If we do not receive a response within 30 days of our notification, the order will be refunded minus the restocking fee and original shipping costs, and the items will be donated or restocked at our discretion.

13. Sales Tax

Sales tax is calculated and applied at checkout based on the shipping destination, in accordance with applicable state and local tax laws. The tax rate is determined by the destination ZIP code, not the customer's billing address.

GodBless250 collects and remits sales tax in states where we are required to do so by law. If your state requires sales tax to be collected on apparel, it will be added to your order total at checkout.

Tax-exempt purchases: Customers eligible for tax-exempt status (resellers, nonprofit organizations, government entities) should contact us at hello@godbless250.com before placing an order to set up a tax-exempt account. Tax cannot be refunded after order placement.

14. Free Shipping Threshold

Orders totaling $75 or more (before tax) qualify for free standard shipping within the United States. The free shipping threshold:

  • Applies to the subtotal of items before tax and after any discount codes are applied
  • Does not apply to shipping fees, taxes, or gift card purchases
  • Cannot be combined with other shipping promotions
  • Does not apply to express shipping (express is always $14.95)

If a return brings your order subtotal below $75: If your original order qualified for free shipping ($75+) and you return items that bring the remaining order subtotal below $75, the original shipping cost we waived ($6.95) will be deducted from your refund. This is consistent with our Returns Policy.

15. Pre-Orders and Backorders

Occasionally we offer pre-orders for upcoming Vault drops, limited editions, or new collections. Pre-order items:

  • Are clearly marked as "Pre-Order" on the product page
  • Display the expected ship date at the time of purchase
  • Are charged at time of order placement
  • Ship on the expected ship date or earlier if production completes ahead of schedule
  • Are not subject to our standard 2 business day processing time

If a pre-order ship date is delayed, we will notify you via email with an updated estimated ship date. You may choose to wait for the delayed shipment or cancel the pre-order for a full refund.

Mixed orders containing pre-order and in-stock items: Orders containing both pre-order and in-stock items will ship together on the pre-order ship date, unless you contact us at hello@godbless250.com to request the in-stock items ship first (additional shipping charges may apply for splitting the order into multiple shipments).

16. Bulk and Wholesale Orders

Bulk orders (10+ units) and wholesale orders are subject to separate shipping terms communicated at the time of order. Standard shipping rates and processing times do not apply.

Bulk orders typically ship via UPS Ground or FedEx Ground freight at rates calculated based on weight, destination, and order size. Bulk shipping quotes are provided before order confirmation.

Wholesale orders ship via freight carrier with terms negotiated in the wholesale agreement.

For bulk order inquiries: bulk@godbless250.com For wholesale inquiries: wholesale@godbless250.com

17. Order Cancellations

You may cancel an order only if it has not yet been processed for shipment. Once an order enters our shipping queue (typically within 2 business hours of order placement during business hours), it cannot be canceled.

To request an order cancellation:

  1. Email hello@godbless250.com immediately with the subject line "Cancel Order"
  2. Include your order number

If we receive your cancellation request before the order ships, we will cancel and refund in full within 1-2 business days. If the order has already shipped, you can return it per our Returns Policy once received.

18. Shipping During Holidays and Closures

Our facility observes the following federal holidays and is closed for processing:

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
  • Independence Day (July 4) — note: deliveries scheduled to arrive by July 4, 2026, must be ordered by the deadlines in Section 5
  • Labor Day (first Monday of September)
  • Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday of November)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)

Orders placed on or near these holidays may be delayed by 1-2 business days. Holiday closures are communicated via email banner and at checkout in advance.

19. Contact

Questions about shipping? Email hello@godbless250.com. Real human response within 2 business hours during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Eastern). For lost or damaged shipments, please include your order number and tracking number for fastest resolution.

20. Changes to This Policy

GodBless250 reserves the right to modify this shipping policy at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on our website. The shipping policy in effect at the time of your order applies to that order. We recommend reviewing this policy each time you place an order.

21. Legal

This shipping policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from this policy or your purchase will be resolved through binding arbitration in Bay County, Florida, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by applicable consumer protection law. By placing an order with GodBless250, you agree to these terms.

GodBless250 is operated by LJ Global Inc, a Tennessee corporation, with its principal place of business at Panama City Beach, FL 32413.