Shipping & Delivery Policy

Archer International Publications delivers printed physical academic monographs, textbooks, and edited collections across India.

Our logistics network services all major cities, institutional university towns, and regional PIN codes reachable through India Post (Speed Post / Registered Post) and reputable express courier partners.

Important Operational Limitation: Online checkout at archerpublications.com is configured exclusively for domestic deliveries within India. We do not offer free international shipping through checkout.

Archer provides FREE Standard Shipping on all physical monograph purchases delivered to valid postal addresses within the Republic of India.

The price you see on the monograph details page is the total price payable. There are no hidden handling charges, surprise delivery fees, or packaging surcharges added during checkout for domestic deliveries.

• Order Verification: Orders placed and successfully paid via Razorpay undergo address verification and warehouse inventory staging within one (1) business day.

• Dispatch Timeline: Standard in-stock academic monographs are packed and dispatched from our fulfillment facility within two to four (2–4) business days (Monday through Saturday, excluding public holidays).

• Print-on-Demand & Bulk Institutional Orders: Volumes requiring specialized batch binding or large institutional department orders may require five to seven (5–7) business days for dispatch. Customers will be notified promptly of any customized schedules.

Once dispatched, estimated transit times within India are as follows:

When your package is dispatched, our system generates a dispatch record and sends an email notification containing your courier name, tracking consignment number (AWB), and tracking URL.

Registered users may also view live order fulfillment statuses in their Account Dashboard under the Order History tab (/account/orders).

Scholarly monographs require durable protection. Every volume dispatched by Archer is sealed in protective moisture-resistant poly-wrap, reinforced with corner edge guards, and encased in rigid cardboard mailing sleeves to prevent impact or bending damage during transit.

• Incomplete / Incorrect Address: Customers are responsible for providing an accurate street address, contact phone number, and 6-digit PIN code. If a parcel is returned to us due to an incorrect address, re-dispatch charges will apply.

• Failed Delivery Attempts: Couriers typically make up to two to three delivery attempts before returning the parcel to the originating warehouse. Please ensure someone is available at the provided contact number.

• Lost in Transit: If a parcel has not arrived within fourteen (14) business days of dispatch and tracking indicates an unresolved transit exception, Archer will file an investigation with the logistics carrier and promptly dispatch a replacement volume at zero cost.

For any inquiries regarding delivery tracking, shipping address adjustments before dispatch, or institutional consignments, please contact:

Logistics & Fulfillment Desk: editorial@archerpublications.com Telephone / WhatsApp: +91 98765 43210 Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST