We are truly sorry for the frustration and inconvenience you experienced. We understand how upsetting this situation has been and appreciate the opportunity to explain our position clearly for the benefit of all readers.
From the moment you informed us of the issue, our team worked diligently with both DHL and the shipping forwarder to investigate your case. According to their official records, the parcel was successfully delivered and signed for. DHL also provided us with a copy of the delivery signature as part of their delivery confirmation process. With such clear and verified evidence from their side, we were unfortunately unable to initiate a successful claim without further documentation from you.
You also mentioned that there had been past issues with missing parcels at the same address. As we are not located locally and do not have direct access to your regional DHL office, we suggested involving the local authorities or police to help clarify the situation. This was not to shift responsibility, but to assist in escalating the matter through the proper local channels.
Despite the strong delivery evidence and DHL's refusal to compensate, we still offered a goodwill solution — a protective enclosure valued at €829 — to help make up for your experience. This offer was extended under our policy for loyal customers and those who support us on platforms like Trustpilot. You agreed to this compensation, accepted the product, and initially submitted a positive review.
However, after receiving the enclosure, you revised your review to include serious and damaging accusations that, in our view, misrepresent the situation and our intentions. At no point did we force or pressure you to leave positive feedback. The compensation was offered in good faith, not as a condition, but as a way to show our sincerity.
We would also like to clarify that even PayPal reviewed the case and ruled in our favor based on the delivery confirmation. Yet we still took extra steps to support you, despite not being at fault.
We deeply regret that this matter ended in such a negative way. We have always responded promptly, acted in good faith, and sought to resolve the issue to the best of our ability within the constraints of international shipping and carrier policies.
We respect every customer's right to share their experience, but we hope others reading this will also consider the full context of our actions and efforts.
— EM-Smart Support Team