Terms and Conditions of Service

Last Updated: April 2026 · Effective Date: Upon first use of the Dropsy service

1. Agreement to Terms

By texting the Dropsy service number and using any part of the Dropsy return pickup service (the "Service"), you ("User," "Tenant," or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

Your use of the Service constitutes your electronic acceptance of these Terms. No signature is required.

2. What Dropsy Does

Dropsy provides a package return facilitation service for residents of participating apartment communities. The Service allows you to:

Submit a return request via SMS by sending your retailer-issued return QR code
Receive a unique bag number assigned to your return
Place your return item in a Dropsy-supplied bag and leave it in your building's designated drop-off location
Have your item picked up by Dropsy staff and delivered to the appropriate carrier (e.g., UPS) on your behalf

Dropsy is a logistics facilitator only. We are not a retailer, carrier, or insurer. All return eligibility, refund amounts, and retailer policies are governed solely by the retailer you are returning to. Dropsy makes no guarantees regarding refund outcomes.

3. Eligible Items

3.1 Accepted Items

The Service accepts standard consumer goods that are eligible for return under the retailer's own return policy, specifically from the following sources:

Amazon — items with a valid Amazon return QR code (found in the Amazon app under Your Orders → Return Items)
Happy Returns network retailers — brands that offer a "Return to a Happy Returns location" option at checkout, including but not limited to: SHEIN, Levi's, Steve Madden, Revolve, Anthropologie, Fabletics, Allbirds, Parachute, Spanx, and Forever 21, among 1,000+ participating brands

Returns from retailers not listed above are not accepted and will not be processed. Items from unsupported retailers submitted to Dropsy are handled under the abandoned items policy in Section 7.2.

3.2 Prohibited Items

The following items are strictly prohibited from the Dropsy service:

Items with a retail or declared value exceeding $150 USD
Cash, gift cards, or monetary instruments of any kind
Firearms, ammunition, or weapons of any kind
Hazardous materials, flammable liquids, explosives, or chemicals
Perishable goods, food, or beverages
Live animals
Prescription medications or controlled substances
Illegal goods or items prohibited from transport under applicable law
Items that do not have a valid retailer-issued return QR code or return authorization

Dropsy reserves the right to refuse, return, or dispose of any prohibited item at its sole discretion. Users who submit prohibited items may be permanently banned from the Service and may be reported to appropriate authorities where required by law.

3.3 High-Value Item Policy

Dropsy does not accept items with a declared or estimated retail value exceeding $150 USD per return. By using the Service, you confirm that the item(s) in your bag do not exceed this value threshold. Attempting to submit a high-value item in violation of this policy voids all liability claims against Dropsy.

4. How a Return is Logged

A return is considered officially logged only when:

You have submitted a valid return QR code to the Dropsy SMS number, and
The system has issued you a valid bag number in response, and
Your item has been placed in a Dropsy-issued bag with the bag number clearly associated with it

A return that has not been assigned a bag number is not logged and is not covered under any Dropsy liability policy. Dropping items in the package room without completing the SMS flow does not constitute a valid Dropsy return.

5. Dropsy's Liability for Lost or Damaged Items

5.1 Liability Cap

In the event that Dropsy loses or damages your item after a valid logged return (as defined in Section 4), Dropsy's maximum liability is the lesser of:

The documented original purchase price of the item, or
$75.00 USD per return

Dropsy's aggregate liability to any single user shall not exceed $150.00 USD per rolling 30-day period, regardless of the number of returns submitted.

5.2 What Is Not Covered

Dropsy is not liable for:

Items lost or damaged before being placed in the designated building drop-off location
Items placed in the drop-off location without completing the SMS logging flow
Delays in pickup beyond the standard weekly schedule due to weather, building access issues, or other circumstances outside Dropsy's reasonable control
The retailer's decision to deny, delay, or reduce a refund for any reason
Items left in the drop-off location beyond 7 days of the scheduled pickup date without notice to Dropsy
Items that exceed the $150 value cap described in Section 3.3

5.3 How to File a Claim

To file a claim for a lost or damaged item, you must:

Contact Dropsy within 7 days of your scheduled pickup date by texting the Dropsy service number with the word CLAIM followed by your bag number (e.g., CLAIM BAG-0047)
Provide, upon request, documentation of the original purchase (e.g., order confirmation email)
Cooperate with any reasonable investigation Dropsy conducts

Claims submitted after 7 days of the scheduled pickup will not be honored.

6. Fraud and Misuse

6.1 Zero Tolerance Policy

Dropsy has a zero-tolerance policy for fraud and misuse of the Service. Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to:

Submitting a false return QR code or claiming a return was dropped off when it was not
Filing a false claim for a lost or damaged item
Submitting empty bags or bags containing items not matching the submitted QR code
Attempting to use the Service to return items that are prohibited under Section 3.2
Creating multiple accounts to circumvent service limits or bans

6.2 Consequences of Fraud

Users found to have committed fraud or misuse of the Service may be subject to:

Immediate and permanent termination of access to the Service
Reporting to the residential property management company
Civil and/or criminal liability under applicable law
Recovery of any costs or losses incurred by Dropsy as a result of the fraudulent activity

Dropsy reserves the right to make the final determination of what constitutes fraud or misuse.

7. Pickup Schedule and Abandoned Items

7.1 Standard Pickup

Dropsy operates on a weekly pickup schedule per building. The scheduled pickup day for your building will be communicated at registration. Dropsy will make reasonable efforts to adhere to this schedule but does not guarantee pickup on any specific day.

7.2 Abandoned Items

Items left in the building drop-off location that are not picked up within 14 days of the scheduled pickup date will be considered abandoned. Dropsy will make one reasonable attempt to notify you via SMS before treating an item as abandoned. Dropsy is not liable for abandoned items.

8. SMS Communication and Consent

By texting the Dropsy service number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Dropsy related to your return(s), including registration confirmations, bag number assignments, pickup notifications, and claim updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by texting STOP.

Dropsy will not use your phone number for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

9. Privacy

Dropsy collects your name, phone number, and unit number for the sole purpose of operating the Service. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Return QR codes submitted to Dropsy are stored securely and used only to process your return with the carrier. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

10. Changes to the Service and These Terms

Dropsy reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Dropsy will make reasonable efforts to notify active users of material changes via SMS.

Dropsy may suspend or discontinue the Service at any building at any time with reasonable notice to the property management company.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Dropsy does not warrant that the Service will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that any particular return will be successfully processed or refunded by the retailer.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Dropsy's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to the Service shall not exceed the amounts specified in Section 5.1. Dropsy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Austin, Texas, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

14. Contact

For questions, claims, or support, text the Dropsy service number or email support@dropsyreturns.com.