XOOBAY Platform Customer Support Policy
Welcome to the XOOBAY Platform! This XOOBAY Platform Customer Support Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Support Policy") is intended to clarify the scope, methods, standards, and rights and obligations of both parties regarding the support services provided by the XOOBAY Platform (hereinafter referred to as the "Platform") to platform users (hereinafter referred to as "Customers"), ensuring professional and efficient services in cross-border shopping scenarios.
Special Statement: In accordance with Hong Kong laws and regulations such as the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap. 553), Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362), Consumer Goods Safety Ordinance (Cap. 456), and Consumer Council Ordinance (Cap. 216), the Platform only acts as a technical service and transaction matching platform. It provides technical support, process guidance, and information transmission services for transactions between Customers and third-party sellers on the Platform (hereinafter referred to as "Sellers"). The Platform does not directly participate in commodity sales or cross-border trade operations, nor does it constitute any party in the sales contract relationship. The Platform shall not assume any responsibility on behalf of Sellers for product quality, fulfillment of delivery obligations, after-sales support, etc. Meanwhile, the Platform shall not be liable for the following matters:
1. Any customs clearance-related issues, including but not limited to preparation of customs clearance materials, authenticity verification, submission of declarations, as well as customs clearance delays, failures, and return of goods caused by non-compliant materials, policy changes, or customs administrative actions. According to the Import and Export Declaration Rules of the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, the obligation to accurately declare imported and exported goods rests with the importer/exporter of the goods or their authorized representatives. The Platform does not have the qualification or statutory obligation to make such declarations.
2. Any tax-related issues, including but not limited to calculation, declaration, payment, and supplementary payment of import duties and value-added tax, as well as penalties and late payment fees resulting from tax non-compliance. Such liabilities shall be borne by the tax obligor in accordance with Hong Kong tax laws and regulations.
3. Capital security issues caused by Customers' own reasons, including but not limited to leakage of account information, operational errors (e.g., incorrect entry of receiving information, duplicate payments), and capital losses arising from the use of non-cooperative payment channels publicly announced by the Platform.
4. Customers are requested to carefully read this Support Policy before seeking support to fully understand their rights and obligations. The Platform's services shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Support Policy.
1. Overview of Customer Support Services
The XOOBAY Platform is committed to providing high-quality, full-link support services at the platform level to global Customers, ensuring a smooth and secure cross-border shopping experience. Our support services cover core scenarios throughout the entire lifecycle of domestic and international orders, including consultation on platform rules, provision of basic information on cross-border logistics channels (not a service commitment), assistance with multi-currency payment processes (only for cooperative payment channels publicly announced by the Platform), interpretation of public information on international compliance policies (not special guidance on customs clearance/taxation), and cross-language communication assistance (not official certified translation). These services aim to resolve issues related to platform functions and rules that Customers may encounter when using the Platform's services and interacting with Sellers.
The Platform does not directly participate in commodity sales and shall not be liable for the quality of products provided by Sellers, the authenticity of product descriptions, Sellers' ability to fulfill obligations, or after-sales commitments made by Sellers. In accordance with the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, Sellers must ensure the authenticity and accuracy of product descriptions in the course of business and shall not make false or misleading statements. Such liabilities shall be borne independently by Sellers. The Platform does not intervene in the actual operation of customs clearance or taxation, nor does it bear risks related to capital security caused by Customers' own reasons. The responsible parties for the aforementioned matters shall be Customers, Sellers, or relevant service providers (e.g., customs clearance agents, non-cooperative payment institutions).
2. Support Service Channels
To meet the communication habits of Customers in different countries/regions, the XOOBAY Platform provides multi-channel and multi-language support services, as detailed below:
2.1 Official Email Support
Scope of Services: Covers all types of platform-level issues, including consultation on order rules, inquiries about logistics channel information (for cooperative logistics channels of the Platform), assistance with payment processes (for cooperative payment channels publicly announced by the Platform), and interpretation of compliance policies (excluding customs clearance/taxation).Response Time: Within 24 hours (working days, excluding public holidays); responses will be delayed accordingly for public holidays.Email Address: help@xoobay.comSupported Languages: English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Russian, German, Korean, and other major languages.Recommendation: Customers are advised to include "Country/Region + Issue Type + Order Number" in the email subject (e.g., "HK - Order Rules - ORD2024XXXX") to facilitate quick identification of the issue.
Unsupported Scope: Appeals for customs clearance failures, consultation on supplementary tax payment, and claims for capital losses caused by Customers' own reasons (e.g., account information leakage, payments via non-cooperative channels). Such issues shall be resolved by Customers through negotiation with Sellers, customs clearance agents, tax authorities, or other relevant responsible parties.
2.2 Official Website Live Chat
Scope of Services: Real-time platform-level consultation, including inquiries about order status (only based on the display data of the Platform system), assistance with payment verification (only for cooperative payment channels publicly announced by the Platform), and guidance on platform operation functions.Response Time: Connection within 1-5 minutes during service hours.Service Hours: 8:00-24:00 Hong Kong Time (covering core shopping time zones worldwide).Language Support: Automatic language recognition; Customers can switch the language of the human customer service according to their needs.
Unsupported Services: Practical guidance on customs clearance processes, calculation of tax amounts, and solutions to capital security issues caused by Customers' own reasons (e.g., operational errors, password leakage). The aforementioned matters are not within the scope of the Platform's services.
2.3 Cross-Border Dedicated Phone Support
Scope of Services: Handling urgent platform-level issues, including assistance with post-order cancellation processes on the Platform, synchronization of logistics channel information (for cooperative logistics channels of the Platform), and troubleshooting of payment failures (only for cooperative payment channels publicly announced by the Platform).Response Time: Connection within 30 seconds during service hours.Dedicated Phone Number: +852 9195 0500Accessibility: International roaming is required for overseas Customers to make calls.Language Support: Multi-language customer service.Service Hours: Same as the Live Chat service hours.
Unsupported Scope: Complaints about customs detention of goods, handling of tax disputes, and claims for compensation for account theft not caused by the Platform's security vulnerabilities. The Platform only provides assistance for theft caused by its own security vulnerabilities; liabilities for theft caused by Customers' own reasons shall be borne by the Customers themselves.
2.4 Localized Community Support
Scope of Services: Addressing regional platform-level issues, including interpretation of platform rules in specific regions, sharing of logistics channel information (for cooperative logistics channels of the Platform), and platform guidance on confirmation of after-sales addresses.Response Time: Within 1 hour.Community Setup: Telegram communities are established for core markets such as Europe, America, Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea, with local customer service staff providing region-specific policy interpretations at the platform level.
Unsupported Services: Official interpretation of regional customs clearance policies, explanation of regional tax standards, and assistance with capital issues caused by Customers' own operational errors (e.g., incorrect entry of order information). The aforementioned matters shall be addressed by Customers through official channels (e.g., customs authorities or tax authorities of the destination country) or via negotiation with relevant responsible parties (e.g., Sellers).
2.5 AI Support (Intelligent Customer Service Robot)
Scope of Services: Answering basic platform-level questions, including platform rules, common FAQs (excluding customs clearance/taxation content), and inquiries about order status (only based on the display data of the Platform system).Response Time: Real-time.Access Entry: Located on the homepage of the official website and APP; provides 24/7 uninterrupted service. It will automatically transfer to human customer service when encountering complex issues.
Function Limitations: No module for answering customs clearance or tax-related questions; does not handle inquiries about capital security issues caused by Customers' own reasons. Customers shall contact the corresponding responsible parties to resolve such issues.
3. Types of Support Services (Including Cross-Border E-Commerce-Specific Services)
The XOOBAY Platform's support services cover all scenarios related to platform functions and rules in cross-border shopping. In addition to basic services, it also provides platform-level specialized support tailored to the characteristics of cross-border e-commerce, as detailed below:
3.1 Platform Support for the Entire Order Lifecycle
3.2 Platform-Specific Support for Cross-Border Logistics
3.3 Platform Support for Multi-Currency Payment and Cross-Border Finance
3.4 Platform Support for Cross-Border Products and Compliance
3.5 Platform Support for Cross-Language and Localization Services
4. Response Time for Support Services
Based on the urgency of issues and the complexity of cross-border scenarios, the XOOBAY Platform has established a hierarchical response time system to ensure service efficiency. The response time starts from the date when the Customer submits complete inquiry information:
4.1 Urgent Issues
Definition: Issues that affect the platform-level order process or the flow of funds in cooperative payment channels publicly announced by the Platform, such as unpaid refunds for canceled orders on the Platform (for cooperative payment channels of the Platform) and account theft caused by platform security vulnerabilities.Response Time: Real-time response (email responses will be provided within 24 hours, with delays for public holidays).Recommendation: Customers are advised to prioritize the cross-border dedicated phone line or Live Chat channel.
Excluded Scope: Urgent customs clearance issues, urgent consultation on supplementary tax payment, and urgent requests for capital security caused by Customers' own reasons. Such issues are not within the scope of the Platform's urgent support.
4.2 Regular Issues
Definition: Platform-level consultation issues that do not affect core rights and interests, such as inquiries about platform rules on product compliance (excluding customs clearance compliance), platform estimates of logistics timeliness, and platform explanations of payment service fees.Response Time: Within 24 hours (working days, excluding public holidays); responses will be delayed accordingly for public holidays.Channel Access: Customers may use any of the support channels for inquiries.
Excluded Scope: Consultation on customs clearance rules, consultation on tax calculation, and consultation on capital issues caused by Customers' own operational errors. Such issues shall be addressed by Customers by contacting the corresponding responsible parties.
4.3 Complex Issues
Definition: Cross-border issues that require collaboration across multiple platform departments, such as coordination of platform processes for cross-border returns and exchanges, and troubleshooting of anomalies in cooperative payment channels of the Platform.Response Time: A preliminary platform-level plan will be provided within 48 hours, and the progress of handling will be updated simultaneously.Recommendation: Customers are advised to submit inquiries via email and attach complete supporting materials (e.g., order screenshots, communication records) to facilitate efficient handling by the support team.
Excluded Scope: Coordination of customs clearance disputes, handling of tax disputes, and development of solutions for capital losses caused by Customers' own reasons. The Platform has no obligation to handle the aforementioned matters.
5. Issue Resolution Time
The XOOBAY Platform has established clear resolution timeframes for cross-border platform issues of varying complexity. The resolution time starts from the date when the Customer provides complete required materials, and the resolution result will be sent to the Customer via the reserved mobile phone number/email:
Excluded Scope: Resolution of customs clearance adjustments or tax changes caused by sudden policy changes. Such issues shall be addressed by Customers through negotiation with Sellers or tax authorities.
6. Customer Responsibilities
To ensure the efficient resolution of cross-border platform issues, Customers shall fulfill the following responsibilities. Any losses resulting from failure to fulfill these responsibilities shall be borne by the Customers themselves:
7. Issue Escalation Process
If Customers are not satisfied with the initial solution or handling progress provided by the Platform, they may apply for issue escalation. The XOOBAY Platform will handle escalated issues in accordance with the following process, and the scope of escalation is limited to platform service-related issues:
Excluded Scope: Escalation applications for customs clearance issues, tax issues, and capital security issues caused by Customers' own reasons will not be accepted.
Excluded Scope: This escalation does not cover the handling of customs clearance disputes, tax disputes, or capital losses caused by Customers' own reasons.
Excluded Scope: This escalation process does not cover demands related to customs clearance, taxation, or capital security caused by Customers' own reasons. Such demands shall be resolved by Customers through negotiation with Sellers, logistics providers, or relevant institutions, or by claiming rights through legal channels such as the Hong Kong Consumer Council.
8. Feedback and Complaint Mechanism
The XOOBAY Platform values Customer feedback and regards it as a core basis for optimizing cross-border support services:
Excluded Scope: Feedback regarding the lack of customs clearance or tax services, and suggestions for compensation for capital losses caused by Customers' own reasons will not be accepted.
Excluded Scope: Complaints about customs clearance failures, tax disputes, or capital losses caused by Customers' own reasons will not be accepted. Such issues shall be resolved by Customers through negotiation with relevant parties or by filing complaints with law enforcement agencies such as the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department or the Inland Revenue Department.
9. Policy Revision and Effectiveness
10. Contact Us
For inquiries about the content of this Policy or consultations on cross-border platform support services, please contact us through the following channel:
Effective Date: October 20, 2025