Important: All donations are generally non-refundable. Please read this policy carefully before making a donation.
1. General Refund Policy
Donations made to Buy Me a Latte are considered voluntary contributions and are generally non-refundable. By making a donation, you acknowledge that:
- Your donation is a voluntary gift
- You are not purchasing goods or services
- Donations are typically final and irreversible
2. Eligible Refund Cases
Refunds may be considered in the following exceptional circumstances:
2.1 Technical Errors
- Duplicate charges - If you were charged multiple times for a single donation
- Incorrect amount - If you were charged more than the intended donation amount due to system error
- Failed transaction - If money was debited but donation was not recorded
2.2 Unauthorized Transactions
- Fraudulent use of payment method
- Unauthorized access to your account
2.3 Processing Errors
- Payment gateway errors resulting in incorrect processing
- System malfunctions during checkout
3. Non-Refundable Situations
Refunds will NOT be provided for:
- Change of mind - After completing donation
- Buyer's remorse - Regretting donation decision
- Donations made accidentally but successfully completed
- Disputes about how donations are used
- Disagreement with our policies or content
4. Refund Request Process
To request a refund for an eligible case:
Step 1: Contact Us
Email us at admin@atdb.uno within 7 days of the transaction with:
- Your full name
- Email used for donation
- Transaction ID or payment reference
- Date and amount of donation
- Detailed reason for refund request
- Supporting evidence (screenshots, bank statements)
Step 2: Review
We will review your request within 5-7 business days and determine eligibility based on this policy.
Step 3: Decision
You will be notified via email about:
- Approval or denial of refund request
- Reason for decision
- Refund timeline (if approved)
5. Refund Processing
If your refund is approved:
Processing Time
- Refunds are initiated within 7-10 business days of approval
- Bank processing may take an additional 5-7 business days
- Total time: Usually 12-17 business days
Refund Method
- Refunds are processed to the original payment method
- Credit/Debit cards: Refunded to the same card
- UPI/Wallets: Refunded to the source account
- Net Banking: Refunded to the source bank account
6. Razorpay Refund Policy
Since payments are processed through Razorpay:
- Refunds are subject to Razorpay's refund policy
- Razorpay may charge processing fees for refunds
- Bank-specific processing times may apply
7. Dispute Resolution
If you're not satisfied with our refund decision:
- You may request a review by a senior team member
- Additional evidence may be required
- Final decisions are at our sole discretion
9. Prevention Tips
To avoid refund requests:
- Double-check the donation amount before submitting
- Ensure you're using the correct payment method
- Verify your email address for donation confirmation
10. Contact for Refunds
For refund-related queries:
- Email: admin@atdb.uno
- Subject Line: "Refund Request - [Transaction ID]"
Your Protection: We are committed to fair and transparent refund practices. If you believe you have a valid case, please don't hesitate to contact us.