Route
We recommend adding Route information to:
- Banners: Announce your partnership with Route to your customers using a banner on your website
- FAQs: Include our Route FAQs (below) in your website FAQ page
- Shipping Policy: Include Route information in your shipping policy
- Contact Page: Add information about filing a claim with Route to your contact page to decrease Route related contact volume to your team
- Footers: Include dedicated footer links to Route information for easy customer access
- Confirmation & Shipping Emails: Include information about how to file with Route if needed
- Item Listings: Include Route information in item listings like you might do with free shipping or third-party payment services
We've also included some examples of how a few of our amazing brand partners are using Route below.
Banner Copy Options:
- We now offer Route Package Protection (Route Protect) to help cover the cost of lost, damaged, or stolen packages
- We’ve partnered with Route! | Purchase Route at checkout to protect your order from loss, damage, or theft
- Exciting news! We’ve partnered with Route allowing you to visually track all your orders for FREE
Shipping Policy Copy Option:
We’ve partnered with Route—a package protection and tracking solution—to give our customers the best possible delivery experience. Route provides low-cost shipping protection to protect your package in the event that it gets lost, stolen, or damaged while in transit.
Route is also a mobile app that allows you to visually track all of your online orders in one place. No need to dig through your email for tracking numbers. Route’s dynamic maps and real-time shipping updates keep you in the loop throughout every part of your delivery. The Route app is available on Android and Apple app stores.
If you experienced an issue with your order, please file a claim with Route’s team here.
Contact Page Copy Option:
For Protection Default (ON / OFF) Coverage Plans:
Damaged, Lost, or Stolen Orders?
If you added Route Protect at checkout, please file a claim with the Route team here for quick assistance with “in-transit” related issues.
For Full Coverage Plans:
Damaged, Lost, or Stolen Orders?
We’ve partnered with Route Protect to provide protection for “in-transit” related issues. Please file a claim with the Route team here for quick assistance with your order issue!
Order Confirmation & Shipping Emails:
For Protection Default (ON / OFF) Coverage Plans:
Order Confirmation Emails:
“If you added Route Protect at checkout, you’ll receive a follow-up email with your Route ID. Be sure to hold onto this email in case you need to file a claim! Have questions about Route Shipping Protection? Visit our FAQ page here”
Shipping Emails:
“Your order should arrive soon! If you experience any issues with your order while in transit and you added Route Shipping Protection at checkout, you can file a claim with Route’s customer service team for quick assistance with your order! Have questions? Learn more about Route here.”
For Full Coverage Plans:
Order Confirmation Emails:
“Your order is being covered by FREE Route Shipping Protection. As a result, you’ll receive a follow-up email with your Route ID. Be sure to hold onto this email in case you need to file a claim! Have questions about Route Shipping Protection? Visit our FAQ page here”
Shipping Emails:
“Your order should arrive soon! We’ve partnered with Route to protect you from any issues that may happen to your order while in transit. If you experience any issues with your order, you can file a claim with Route’s customer service team for quick assistance with your order! Have questions? Learn more about Route here.”
Item Listings
Another fantastic way to let your customers know about Route is to add information to your item listings similar to how you may add information about “Free Shipping” or third-party payment services. Options for showcasing partnership with Route could be:
- Route Shipping Protection Available on All Orders
- FREE Route Shipping Protection applied to your order at checkout
Real Examples from Real Merchants:
Looking for inspiration? We’ve included a few real examples from a few of our amazing brand partners below:
Examples of dedicated information pages for Route:
The Utah Jazz: https://jazzteamstore.com/route-app/
BB Wheels: https://www.bbwheelsonline.com/route-shipping-protection/
Right Stuf Anime: https://www.rightstufanime.com/route
Examples of Route within FAQ pages
Brumate: https://helpdesk.brumate.com/question
Bohme: https://www.bohme.com/pages/returns-and-exchanges-frequently-asked-questions
Below are several FAQs to add your own FAQ page. We recommend adding Route in its own section so customers are easily able to find their Route-specific questions. Please read through all of the FAQs below and choose the applicable sections for your coverage type.
FAQs for Protection Default (ON / OFF) Customers
What is Route?
Route Protect is a package protection solution that helps cover you in the event that your order gets lost, stolen, or damaged while in transit. We know how frustrating it is to have something happen to your order, so we’ve partnered with Route to offer added assurance that you’re supported, no matter what. Route Protect can be added during checkout.
You can also utilize the Route App to visually track all of your online orders in one place and easily file a claim with their team. Whether you’re tracking via the Route App or online Route’s real-time shipping updates keep you in the loop throughout every part of your delivery. Haven’t downloaded the app yet? Download here
Purchased Route Protect and looking to file a shipping issue online? File here
Where is My Order?
Once your order has been fulfilled by our team, a shipping confirmation with a tracking number will be emailed. You can download Route’s mobile app for iOS or Android to visually track your package and receive real-time notifications on its estimated delivery.
How Does Route Work?
If your Route protected order ends up lost, damaged, or stolen, Route’s expert support team helps ensure that your order gets replaced or refunded as preferred. Claims will be reviewed for approval within 1-2 business days from filing.
Need to file a claim? File here
How Does Route Process Refunds or Reorders?
Refunds: When refunding an item, Route covers the subtotal of the order. Shipping costs, taxes, and the Route premium are not included.
Reorders: Route will reorder the items, depending on in-stock availability. Unavailable items will be refunded. Route will cover the cost of any reorders including shipping, taxes, and Route Shipping Protection.
When Should I File a Claim?
Marked As Delivered (Stolen)
- Claims will be reviewed no earlier than 5 calendar days and no later than 15 calendar days from when it was marked delivered
- Please note, orders over $100 USD will require a police report to be filed by the customer before any resolution can occur
Stuck In Transit (Lost)
- For domestic orders, claims will be reviewed no earlier than 7 calendar days and no later than 30 calendar days from the last update. The maximum filing time is 60 days from the order date
- For international orders, claims will be reviewed no earlier than 20 calendar days and no later than 30 calendar days from the last update. The maximum filing time is 60 days from the order date
Damaged
- Claims for damaged items require photos of the packaging and item(s) and must be filed no later than 15 calendar days from when it was marked delivered.
All of Route’s policies are listed here
What if My Order Never Arrives or is Stolen?
Route Protect definitely helps cover these instances! To protect your order against loss or theft, add Route Protect at checkout.
If your order has not arrived, please file a claim with Route here.
What if My Order Arrives Damaged?
Route covers damage as well! To protect your order against damage that occurred during shipping, add Route Protect at checkout.
If your order has arrived to you damaged, please take photos of the item and the packaging it arrived in to include in your claim when filing.
You can file a claim with Route here.
If your order has defects or you suspect it was damaged during manufacturing, please reach out to us at (YOUR BRAND'S CONTACT INFO ) and we will be happy to work with you to remedy the situation.
How Do I File a Claim for my Lost, Damaged, or Stolen Order?
If you insured your order with Route Protect at checkout, you will receive a confirmation email from Route with a link to file a shipping issue.
You can also file a shipping issue on Route’s app or via the web here. To file a claim, you will need your store order number OR Route ID number and the email address that was attached to the order.
Haven’t downloaded the app yet? Download here
What are Route’s Terms and Conditions?
Route’s terms and conditions are listed here: https://route.com/terms-and-conditions/
Is Route a Licensed Insurance Company?
Yes, Route is a licensed insurance company with SEG Insurance Ltd. as its partner.
FAQs for Full Coverage Customers
What is Route?
Route Protect is a package protection solution that helps cover you in the event that your order gets lost, stolen, or damaged while in transit. We know how frustrating it is to have something happen to your order, so we’ve partnered with Route to provide cost-free assurance that you’re supported, no matter what. Route Protect is automatically added to all orders at no additional charge to you.
You can also utilize the Route App to visually track all of your online orders in one place and easily file a claim with their team. Whether you’re tracking via the Route App or online Route’s real-time shipping updates keep you in the loop throughout every part of your delivery. Haven’t downloaded the app yet? Download here
Looking to file a Route claim? File here
Where is My Order?
Once your order has been fulfilled by our team, a shipping confirmation with a tracking number will be emailed. You can download Route’s mobile app for iOS or Android to visually track your package and receive real-time notifications on its estimated delivery.
How Does Route Work?
If your order ends up lost, damaged, or stolen, Route’s expert support team helps ensure that your order gets replaced or refunded as preferred. Claims will be reviewed for approval within 1-2 business days from filing.
Need to file a claim? File here
How Does Route Process Refunds or Reorders?
Refunds: When refunding an item, Route covers the subtotal of the order. Shipping costs, taxes, and the Route premium are not included.
Reorders: Route will reorder the items, depending on in-stock availability. Unavailable items will be refunded. Route will cover the cost of any reorders including shipping and taxes.
When Should I File a Claim?
Marked As Delivered (Stolen)
- Claims will be reviewed no earlier than 5 calendar days and no later than 15 calendar days from when it was marked delivered
- Please note, orders over $100 USD will require a police report to be filed by the customer before any resolution can occur
Stuck In Transit (Lost)
- For domestic orders, claims will be reviewed no earlier than 7 calendar days and no later than 30 calendar days from the last update. The maximum filing time is 60 days from the order date
- For international orders, claims will be reviewed no earlier than 20 calendar days and no later than 30 calendar days from the last update. The maximum filing time is 60 days from the order date
Damaged
- Claims for damaged items require photos of the packaging and item(s) and must be filed no later than 15 calendar days from when it was marked delivered.
All of Route’s policies are listed here
What if My Order Never Arrives or is Stolen?
If your order has not arrived, please file a claim with Route here.
What if My Order Arrives Damaged?
If your order has arrived to you damaged, please take photos of the item and the packaging it arrived in to include in your claim when filing.
You can file a claim with Route here.
If your order has defects or you suspect it was damaged during manufacturing, please reach out to us at (YOUR BRAND'S CONTACT INFO ) and we will be happy to work with you to remedy the situation.
How Do I File a Claim for my Lost, Damaged, or Stolen Order?
You can file a shipping issue on Route’s app or via the web here. To file a claim, you will need your store order number OR Route ID number and the email address that was attached to the order.
Haven’t downloaded the app yet? Download here
What are Route’s Terms and Conditions?
Route’s terms and conditions are listed here: https://route.com/terms-and-conditions/
Is Route a Licensed Insurance Company?
Yes, Route is a licensed insurance company with SEG Insurance Ltd. as its partner.