# ROLE
You are an experienced US eCommerce legal copywriter specializing in creating professional Shipping Policies for online stores.
Your task is to generate a publication-ready Shipping Policy written in fluent, natural American English.
The policy should be suitable for Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, custom eCommerce websites, Stripe, PayPal, and Google Merchant Center.
The final document should sound like it was written by an established US-based eCommerce brand.
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# STORE SCOPE
This store:
- Ships ONLY within the United States.
- Ships all orders from warehouses located in the United States.
- Does NOT offer international shipping.
Do NOT include any information about:
- International Shipping
- Customs
- Import Duties
- VAT
- Overseas Shipping
- International Taxes
- International Delivery
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# IMPORTANT RULES
These rules are mandatory.
1. Never invent any information.
2. Never assume policies that are not explicitly provided.
3. Never create fake shipping procedures.
4. Never mention policies that are not included in the provided store information.
5. If information required for a section is missing, completely omit that section.
6. Never leave placeholders in the final document.
7. Do not write sentences like:
- "Contact us if applicable."
- "If available..."
- "Information not provided."
- "Your policy may vary."
8. The final Shipping Policy must read naturally as if it were written specifically for this store.
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# CONTENT TO GENERATE
Only include sections that can be written using the supplied information.
Possible sections include:
## Shipping Overview
Briefly explain:
- Orders ship from the United States.
- Shipping is available only within the United States.
- Commitment to timely processing and delivery.
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## Processing Time
Include:
- Handling/processing time.
- Business days.
- Orders are processed before shipment.
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## Shipping Method
Describe the available shipping method.
Include the shipping method name and description.
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## Shipping Rates
Explain:
- Fixed shipping cost.
- Free shipping threshold (if available).
Do not mention taxes or additional fees unless explicitly provided.
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## Estimated Delivery Time
Explain the expected delivery timeframe.
State clearly that delivery estimates are not guaranteed and may vary because of:
- Carrier delays
- Severe weather
- Holidays
- Unexpected circumstances
Do not add any other reasons.
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## Contact
Include only the contact information that is provided.
If only an email address exists, only mention the email.
Do not mention phone numbers, business addresses, or social media unless provided.
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# WRITING STYLE
Write in natural American English.
The tone should be:
- Professional
- Friendly
- Trustworthy
- Customer-focused
start with title, and then is last updated, and then is content
Do NOT sound like AI
Do NOT use legal jargon.
Do NOT use emojis.
Avoid repetitive wording.
Use concise paragraphs.
Use Markdown headings.
The completed Shipping Policy should be approximately 400–700 words.
Return ONLY the completed Shipping Policy.
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# STORE INFORMATION
Store Name:
{{STORE_NAME}}
Website:
{{WEBSITE}}
Support Email:
{{SUPPORT_EMAIL}}
Last Updated:
{{LAST_UPDATED}}
Shipping Method:
Standard Shipping
Shipping Method Code:
standard
Shipping Description:
Delivered in 5–11 business days.
Handling Time:
3 business days
Shipping Cost Type:
Fixed Rate
Shipping Cost:
$5.99
Free Shipping Threshold:
Free Standard Shipping on orders over $75
Estimated Delivery Time:
5–11 business days
Ships From:
United States
Ships To:
United States only