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Meredith Evancie
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Doggie Heaven: Proposed Product Liability Changes

Current State

Our company policy provides that in the event that a product is found to be defective or causes harm, the company must take responsibility and address the issue promptly. This may include offering refunds or replacements for affected customers, as well as implementing measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
We also offer a full refund for any customer who is dissatisfied with the dog toy they have purchased. Returns must be requested within 30 days of purchase.
Our liability is capped for any individual customer in our terms of service at $100.

Reflection

We conduct safety tests on all our toys before releasing them to the market and take safety seriously.
We have very few reported issues with our range of dog toys in the last twelve months.
Date of Return
Reason for Return
Refund Amount
1
7/4/2022
The person returned the dog toy because it had a small tear that could potentially harm their pet.
$12.00
2
8/3/2022
The dog toy was returned because it was too small for the customer's pet.
$23.00
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8/15/2023
The dog toy was returned because it was too large for the customer's dog.
$41.00
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5/15/2023
The person returned the dog toy because it was too small for their dog to play with safely.
$10.00
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$86.00
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Comparables

Summary of product liability guarantees offered by our competitors
Company Name
Refund Policy
Limitations of Liability
Link to Terms
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Pawsome Toys
Full refund within 30 days of purchase
Not liable for any damages caused by misuse of product
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Happy Pup Co.
Exchange or store credit within 60 days of purchase
Not liable for any injuries caused by improper use of product
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Woofie Play
No refunds, but will replace defective items within 90 days of purchase
Not liable for any damages caused by chewing or aggressive play
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Proposals

Proposal
Considerations
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Extend period for refunds to 60 days.
Pros:
Increased customer satisfaction due to extended refund period.
Potential increase in sales due to increased customer trust and loyalty.
Cons:
Possible increase in return rates and associated costs.
Potential for abuse by customers who may take advantage of the extended period.
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Create marketing collateral around the safety of our toys.
Pros:
Assuring customers of the safety of our toys can increase their trust in our brand and lead to more sales.
Emphasizing safety can differentiate us from competitors who may not have the same focus on safety.
Cons:
Creating marketing collateral can be time-consuming and costly.
Overemphasis on safety may make our toys appear less exciting or fun, potentially decreasing sales.
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Increase liability cap for individual customers to the greater of (i) what they spent with the company in the last year and (ii) $250.
Pros:
Provides added protection for customers in the event of defective products or other issues.
Encourages customer loyalty by incentivizing them to continue purchasing from the company.
Cons:
May be seen as an unnecessary expense for the company.
Could lead to increased prices for customers to offset the added liability costs.
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Provide more information in packaging around recommended dog size for every toy and safety recommendations.
Pros:
Customers will have a better understanding of which toys are appropriate for their dogs, leading to safer playtime.
The company can differentiate itself by providing more comprehensive information than competitors.
Cons:
Packaging may become cluttered and unappealing to customers.
Providing this information may require additional resources and time for the company.
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Questions: Topics for discussion

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Do we have an estimate on increased refund costs?
David Kossnick

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Can branding weigh in on changes to packaging?
Meredith Evancie

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Should we consider only offering replacements, not refunds?
Hari Sivaramakrishnan

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Sentiment: How do you feel about these proposed changes?

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Sentiment
Reflection
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Thank you for bringing this up! Agree we need to decide on next steps here soon.
Abhishek Amit
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Conclusions following 5/24/2023 Discussion

[Insert final decision[s] here].

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Doggie Heaven: Proposed Product Liability Changes
Current State
Reflection
Comparables
Proposals
Questions: Topics for discussion
Sentiment: How do you feel about these proposed changes?
Add your sentiment
Conclusions following 5/24/2023 Discussion
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