Legal Document

Refund & Cancellation Policy

This policy explains how refunds and cancellations are handled for all products, services, and subscriptions purchased from Avartana Labs. By making a payment to Avartana Labs, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.

Effective Date: May 31, 2026 · Last updated:

1. Scope

This policy applies to all of the following purchased from Avartana Labs:

  • Custom software and web/mobile development services
  • SaaS platform development and consulting engagements
  • Digital products and downloadable deliverables
  • Subscription-based service plans and retainers
  • Design, strategy, and technology consulting

If a specific statement of work (SOW), contract, order form, or written agreement contains different refund or cancellation terms, that document will take precedence to the extent permitted by applicable law.

2. Cancellations

2.1 Eligible Cancellations

You may request a cancellation under the following conditions:

  • The cancellation request is submitted within 7 days of placing the order or signing the agreement
  • Project work has not yet commenced, or access to subscriptions/products has not been granted or activated
  • No substantial services have been performed or deliverables provided

2.2 Non-Eligible Cancellations

Cancellation requests will not be accepted in the following cases:

  • Work has already commenced and significant effort or resources have been expended
  • Digital products or deliverables have been downloaded, accessed, or used
  • A subscription period has already been activated or begun
  • The client has approved or accepted a deliverable or milestone

2.3 How to Cancel

To request a cancellation, email hello@avartanalabs.com with the subject line “Cancellation Request” and include your order/invoice number, project name, and reason for cancellation. We will respond within 48 business hours.

3. Refund Eligibility by Service Type

3.1 Custom Development Services

Custom software, web, and mobile development work is largely non-refundable once commenced. The following applies:

  • Work completed and approved at each milestone is non-refundable
  • Partial refunds may be considered for unstarted, future milestones not yet worked upon
  • Advance payments / retainers for work not yet begun are eligible for refund, minus a 10% administrative fee
  • If Avartana Labs fails to deliver materially as per agreed specifications, a remediation process will be initiated; refunds are a last resort after good-faith attempts to rectify

3.2 Subscriptions & Retainers

For subscription plans and monthly retainer engagements:

  • You may cancel future billing at any time by notifying us in writing
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
  • Amounts already charged for the current period are non-refundable
  • No partial-month refunds are provided unless required by applicable law

3.3 Digital Products

For digital products, templates, reports, and other downloadable goods:

  • Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of purchase
  • Products that have been downloaded, accessed, or used are generally non-refundable
  • Refunds may be granted if the product is materially defective, corrupted, or significantly different from its described specifications

3.4 Consulting Services

For hourly consulting, advisory sessions, or strategy engagements:

  • Sessions that have been conducted are non-refundable
  • Prepaid consulting hours not yet used may be refunded upon written cancellation, minus a 10% processing fee
  • No refunds for no-shows or late cancellations (less than 24 hours before a scheduled session)

4. Defective, Incorrect, or Undelivered Work

If you believe a deliverable is defective, materially incorrect, or was not delivered as agreed, please contact us within 7 days of receipt or access with:

  • Your order/invoice number
  • A detailed description of the issue
  • Supporting evidence such as screenshots, recordings, or written specifications

Once we verify the issue, we will offer one or more of the following remedies depending on the nature of the problem:

  • Revision or correction of the deliverable at no additional cost
  • Partial service credit applicable to future work
  • Partial refund for the defective portion
  • Full refund in cases of complete non-delivery or fundamental failure to meet agreed specifications

We are committed to resolving quality issues in good faith and will not unreasonably withhold remedies.

5. Refund Processing

5.1 Timeline

Once a refund is approved, it will be processed within 7 business days. The time for the amount to reflect in your account depends on your payment method:

  • PhonePe UPI/Wallet: 1–3 business days
  • Debit/Credit Card: 5–7 business days
  • Net Banking: 3–5 business days
  • Bank Transfer (NEFT/IMPS): 2–5 business days

Processing timelines may vary due to your bank or card issuer's policies, which are outside our control.

5.2 Refund Method

Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method used at the time of purchase. If the original payment method is no longer available (e.g., expired card, closed account), we will process the refund via bank transfer to a verified account after completing necessary verification.

5.3 Currency

Refunds are processed in the original currency of the transaction. We are not responsible for currency conversion losses or charges applied by your bank or payment provider.

6. Non-Refundable Circumstances

The following are explicitly non-refundable under this policy:

  • Third-party costs incurred on your behalf (domain registrations, hosting fees, licensed software, API subscriptions, etc.)
  • Government fees, regulatory filing charges, or legal costs
  • Work approved and signed off by the client in writing
  • Payments withheld as leverage during a dispute — refunds are only processed through our formal review process
  • Services where the client has failed to provide required inputs, leading to project delays beyond our control

7. Disputes & Chargebacks

We strongly encourage clients to contact us directly at hello@avartanalabs.com before initiating a chargeback or payment dispute with their bank or payment provider. Most issues can be resolved quickly through direct communication.

Initiating an unwarranted chargeback may result in suspension of your account and recovery of costs incurred by Avartana Labs as a result of the dispute process.

If a chargeback is upheld due to our error or non-delivery, we will honour the resolution.

8. Consumer Rights under Indian Law

This policy is intended to work alongside applicable Indian consumer protection laws, including the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. If any mandatory provision of applicable law grants you a stronger right to cancel or receive a refund than provided herein, we will honour that right to the extent required.

Nothing in this policy is intended to exclude or limit rights that cannot be excluded or limited by law.

9. Contact for Refund or Cancellation Requests

To initiate a refund or cancellation, contact us with the following details:

Email: hello@avartanalabs.com

Subject Line: Refund Request — [Invoice/Order Number]

Include: Order number, service description, reason for request, supporting evidence if applicable

Response Time: Within 24–48 business hours

Resolution Time: Within 7–10 business days of acknowledgement