Fair & Transparent

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Clear guidelines for session cancellations and refund eligibility

Our Commitment to Fair Policies

At UpMentor-X, we strive to create a fair and transparent experience for both mentees and mentors. This Refund & Cancellation Policy outlines the terms and conditions for canceling sessions and requesting refunds.

By using our Service, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. Please read it carefully to understand your rights and responsibilities.

1. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to:

Prepaid Mentorship Sessions

Individual sessions purchased and scheduled through our platform

Subscription Plans

Monthly or annual subscription packages with credit allocations

2. Session Cancellation Policy

Mentee Cancellation (More than 24 hours)

Before scheduled session

Full Refund: Credits returned to your account

No Penalty: Free to reschedule with same or different mentor

Processing Time: Credits reflected immediately

Mentee Cancellation (Less than 24 hours) or No-Show

Within 24 hours of session or failure to attend

No Refund: Full session fee charged

Credits Forfeited: Used credits are non-recoverable

Exception: Medical emergencies considered on case-by-case basis with documentation

Mentor-Initiated Cancellation

At any time before session

Full Refund/Credit: Immediate credit restoration to mentee

Priority Rebooking: Mentee gets priority in rescheduling

No Impact: No penalty to mentee's account

3. Refund Eligibility

You are eligible for a full refund in the following cases:

Platform Technical Error

System malfunction prevented you from joining or completing your session

Mentor No-Show

Mentor fails to attend the scheduled session without prior notice

Subscription Cancellation (Within 7 Days)

Cancel subscription within 7 days of purchase with no sessions used - Full refund minus used credits

Billing Error

Incorrect charges or duplicate transactions will be refunded immediately

💡 Pro Tip:

Keep screenshots and session logs as evidence when requesting refunds for technical issues.

4. Non-Refundable Cases

Refunds will NOT be issued in the following situations:

General Dissatisfaction

Subjective dissatisfaction with session content or mentoring style (unless mentor violated our Code of Conduct)

User Device or Internet Failure

Technical issues on mentee's end (poor internet, device malfunction, compatibility issues)

Voluntary Account Termination

Account closure by user after subscription purchase (unless within 7-day window)

Completed Sessions

Sessions that have been attended and completed, regardless of perceived value

Promotional or Discounted Purchases

Credits purchased during promotional periods or with discount codes (credit-only refunds may apply)

Violation of Terms

Account suspension or termination due to Terms of Service violation

5. How to Request a Refund

1

File a Support Request

Navigate to your account settings and click "Support" or "Help Center"

2

Select "Refund Request"

Choose the session or subscription you want to request a refund for

3

Provide Details

Explain the reason for your refund request and attach any relevant evidence (screenshots, session logs, etc.)

4

Review & Processing

Our team will review your request within 3-5 business days and notify you of the decision

5

Refund Issued

If approved, refunds are processed within 7-10 business days to the original payment method

Processing Times

  • Credit Refunds: Instant (reflected immediately in your account)
  • Card Refunds: 7-10 business days (depending on your bank)
  • PayPal/UPI Refunds: 3-5 business days

Need Help with a Refund?

Our support team is here to help. If you have questions about cancellations or refunds, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025 • Version 1.0