Welcome to our FAQ!
We have compiled here the most frequently asked questions (and our answers) so you can immediately get the information you need.
- Our Concept -
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What do you offer on Malàkio?
We design, conceive, and manufacture objects from recycled seashells (mussels, oysters, scallops). Our collections include furniture, lighting, decorative objects, and tableware. Each item is handcrafted in our workshop in Nantes (44) and has a very low carbon footprint due to a manufacturing process that requires no firing. If you would like to know more about us, please visit our Our Story and Our Commitments pages.
Who is behind Malàkio?
Malàkio was founded in 2020 by two childhood friends from Brittany, Morgan Guyader and Hugo Kermarrec. To learn more about our history, feel free to click here.
Who buys on Malàkio?
Our community is made up of people of all generations who want to furnish and decorate their spaces with original, durable and eco-responsible creations. Of course, most of them also have a soft spot for the ocean!
Where do the products sold on Malàkio come from?
All our products are made in France, and more precisely handcrafted using traditional methods in our workshop located in Loire-Atlantique, in Nantes (44). Co-published products are designed with partners who also use French raw materials and manufacturing processes.
- Buying on Malàkio -
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How do I place an order?
Buying an item on Malàkio is quick and easy. Simply browse through the items for sale and add the ones you like to your cart. Once you have made your selection, go to your cart and click on "Proceed to checkout". Then fill in the delivery information and proceed with payment. And there you have it, it's that simple!
If this does not answer your question, please feel free to contact us directly!
What is the status of my order? When will it arrive?
As soon as your order is dropped off and registered with the relevant delivery service, you will receive an email with the related information. If you have not yet received this email, it means that the delivery process has not yet begun and your package is being prepared.
If you have any doubts, you can, of course, contact us directly for more information!
What are the payment methods?
We offer 2 fully reliable and secure payment methods:
- Credit Card payment via Shopify (Visa, Mastercard, etc.), a globally recognized international professional service,
- Paypal payment.
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
Is my payment secure?
First of all, our site is fully secure thanks to the HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) protocol, which can be identified by the small padlock in your browser's address bar.
Furthermore, by using Shopify, you can shop on Malàkio with complete peace of mind. This service, which specializes in online commercial activities, ensures and guarantees the confidentiality of your data and the information transmitted during the payment process. This data is encrypted between the payment page and their dedicated banking servers. Shopify is constantly evolving its technology to prevent and detect any malicious actions. This solution is recognized in France and internationally and has a large number of prestigious clients. For more information, we advise you to visit their respective website directly.
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
My payment isn't working. What should I do?
If you are unable to pay with your bank card, please check the following: information correctly entered in the payment form (card number, name, security code, etc.), validity of your bank card (expiration date), restrictions applicable to your bank account (sufficient funds, authorized spending limit, authorized overdraft limit, etc.). If any of these scenarios apply, you should contact your bank. For certain transactions, we reinforce security with the activation of the 3D Secure system, which authenticates the buyer as the credit card holder using a code sent personally to them. Once your payment is made, you will need to enter a code sent to you by your bank via SMS. If, despite all these checks, you are still unable to complete your purchase, please send a maintenance request by email to our teams at contact@malakio.com.
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
What are the shipping methods?
There are 3 delivery methods available on Malàkio:
- Shipping by a specialized "small parcel" logistics provider (such as Colissimo, Mondial Relay, Chronopost, etc.) for items under 30 kg and/or 8 m3,
- Delivery via our specialized partner carriers for large furniture, at preferential rates negotiated by us.
- Collection of your order directly from our workshop located in Nantes.
For more details on all available methods and general operation, please consult our Delivery & Returns page.
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
Do you deliver internationally?
We currently deliver small packages throughout Europe and larger packages on a quote basis. If you're looking for delivery to the Kiribati Islands or the shores of Lake Titicaca, we admit it's still a bit complicated for us. But we're working on it, so bear with us...
For more details on delivery at Malàkio, please visit our Delivery & Returns page.
If this doesn't answer your question, please don't hesitate to contact us directly!
What are the delivery times?
Once your order has been dropped off and registered with the postal services, it should take an average of 2 to 3 days to receive your order in Metropolitan France. For delivery by a specialized carrier, a minimum of 10 to 15 working days is required for delivery. This period may be extended depending on the time of year, distance, and item volume. For delivery in Europe, the relevant timeframe will be indicated once the order is registered.
We draw your attention to the fact that these times are estimated and cannot constitute an absolute general rule or a commitment on our part. Indeed, many unforeseen events can disrupt a delivery process, and unfortunately, we have all experienced this at least once in our lives!
In the case of international shipping, regardless of the delivery method, the relevant timeframe will be studied on a case-by-case basis.
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
How do I track my delivery?
Once your parcel has been dropped off and registered with the relevant delivery service, we will send you an email containing delivery information and a link to track the progress of your order.
If this does not answer your question, please feel free to contact us directly!
I was out when the delivery person came by; how can I retrieve my item?
If the carrier has not already done so, please contact them again to arrange a new appointment.
We draw your attention to the importance of respecting appointments made with our partner carriers for the delivery of your purchases. If you are unable to arrange a new appointment with the carrier, this will result in the item being returned and your order being cancelled. We will refund the amount paid at the time of purchase, minus the delivery and return costs of the item(s).
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
My purchase isn't suitable. What should I do?
Changed your mind or your purchase no longer suits your needs? To ensure total peace of mind when making your purchases, you have 14 days to return your purchase. We have set up a simple and quick return procedure (see Shipping & Returns) and presto, your purchase is refunded! Please note, however, that in this case, return shipping costs are at your expense.
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
- My Malàkio account -
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I've lost my password, what should I do?
To change or reset your password, click on the person icon in the top right corner of your page, then on "Forgot Password". Enter your email and click on "Send!". You will then receive an email from us with instructions to set up your new password!
If this does not answer your question, please feel free to contact us directly!
I can't log in to my account, what should I do?
First, please ensure that you have spelled your email and/or password correctly. If you no longer remember your password, reset it using the password reset function described in the question above. Also, remember to update your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to the latest available version.
If it still doesn't work, please inform our technical teams by sending a maintenance request via email to contact@malakio.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible to address the issue.
If in doubt, you can, of course, contact us directly for more details!
How do I delete my account?
To delete your account on Malàkio, simply send us an email to contact@malakio.com requesting this deletion. Upon receipt of your email, we will delete your account within 7 business days.
However, if transactions are in progress, you will only be able to close your account once they are fully completed.
If this does not answer your question, please feel free to contact us directly!
I'm not receiving emails from Malàkio, what should I do?
We will send you an email at each step of your purchase. If you do not receive anything even though you have started one of these processes, we invite you to check your email's "Spam" or "Junk Mail" folder. If our messages are there, click on the option to move the email out of that folder and back into your inbox, very often called "This is not spam" or a similar phrase. Also, remember to add contact@malakio.com to your email address book so this does not happen again in the future.
If the problem is not resolved, we invite you to contact our technical teams by sending them a maintenance request by email at contact@malakio.com.
If this does not answer your question, do not hesitate to contact us directly!
How do I subscribe/unsubscribe from the Malàkio newsletter?
To subscribe to our newsletter, enter your email at the bottom of this page and receive a discount on your first order!
Want to unsubscribe? What a shame, we still had so many wonderful things to tell you! If that is your wish, however, the unsubscribe process is very simple. You just have to click on the "Unsubscribe" link in the body of the newsletter email and your unsubscription will be automatically processed by our systems.
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly!
Is the personal information I provide secure?
The personal information you provide when registering, making a purchase, or performing any other action on Malàkio is fully secured and kept confidential by our control and protection systems. Our site is fully secured via the HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) protocol, identifiable by the small padlock in your browser's address bar.
We do not provide your contact details to anyone, under any circumstances.
If this does not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact us directly !
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How do I join your amazing team?
Are you passionate about design and the ocean? Send us your CV to jobs@malakio.com! We can't wait to meet you :)
What if we partnered up?
With pleasure!
Are you a distributor? Contact our sales team at sales@malakio.com
Are you an influencer, blogger, or journalist? Contact us at press@malakio.com