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Refund Policy

Effective: June 10, 2025Last updated: June 10, 2025

We want you to be satisfied with PickPostAI. This policy explains when refunds are available, how to request them, and what to expect from the process.

You can cancel anytime

No lock-in contracts

No mid-cycle refunds

Billing periods are non-refundable

Exceptions exist

Errors & major outages considered

1.

Introduction

This Refund Policy ("Policy") applies to all subscription plans purchased through PickPostAI("we", "us", or "our"), accessible at pickpostai.com. It forms part of our Terms of Service.

PickPostAI is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Because we deliver digital services — including AI-generated content, automated social media publishing, and eCommerce integrations — our refund policy reflects the nature of digital service delivery where value is consumed immediately upon use.

By subscribing to PickPostAI, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Refund Policy.

2.

Subscription Nature of Service

PickPostAI operates on a recurring subscription model. When you subscribe to a plan:

  • You are granted access to the platform and all features included in your chosen plan for a defined billing period (monthly or annual).
  • Your subscription fee covers platform access, AI content generation capacity, automated publishing infrastructure, storage, and ongoing product development.
  • The service begins immediately upon payment, and digital value (AI credits, publishing capacity, integrations) is made available instantly.
  • Because the service is delivered digitally and consumption begins immediately, subscriptions are generally non-refundable once a billing period has commenced.
3.

Free Trial

PickPostAI may offer a free trial period to new users. During the free trial:

Full access to all platform features is provided at no cost
No credit card may be required to start (depending on the offer)
You may cancel before the trial ends with no charge
Free trial users are not eligible for monetary refunds
Trial period credits cannot be extended or transferred
At trial end, your account auto-converts to a paid plan unless cancelled
To avoid being charged, cancel your free trial at least 24 hours before the trial period ends. Cancellation can be done from your account Settings page.
4.

Refund Eligibility

Refunds are granted only in the following specific circumstances:

Duplicate charge

You were charged more than once for the same billing period due to a technical error on our part.

Charge after cancellation

You were billed after a confirmed cancellation was processed, with documentation of the cancellation timestamp.

Extended service outage

The platform was inaccessible for more than 72 consecutive hours due to an issue on our end (not caused by third-party providers, maintenance windows, or force majeure events).

48-hour new customer window

You are a first-time subscriber, you have not used the Service (no posts published, no AI content generated, no store connected), and you request a refund within 48 hours of your first payment.

All refund requests outside the above criteria are reviewed at our sole discretion. Eligibility determination is final.

5.

Non-Refundable Cases

The following are explicitly not eligible for refunds:

Partially used subscription periods — e.g. cancelling on day 15 of a 30-day billing cycle
Subscriptions where AI content has been generated or posts have been published
Annual plan subscriptions after the first 48-hour window (unless otherwise stated)
Downgrade requests — downgrading reduces future charges but does not generate a refund for the current period
Failure to cancel before a renewal date — it is your responsibility to manage your subscription
Dissatisfaction with AI-generated content quality or tone
Third-party platform outages (Meta, Shopify, WooCommerce, OpenAI, etc.) that affect the Service
Account suspension due to violation of our Terms of Service or Acceptable Use Policy
Free trial accounts in any circumstance
Promotional or discounted plan subscriptions unless explicitly stated in the promotion terms
Requests made more than 14 days after the charge date
6.

Subscription Cancellation

6.1 How to Cancel

You may cancel your subscription at any time by navigating to Settings → Billing → Cancel Subscription within your dashboard, or by contacting us at billing@pickpostai.com.

6.2 Effect of Cancellation

Cancellation stops future billing. Your access to the platform continues until the end of the current paid billing period. After that, your account will be downgraded to a read-only state. No further charges will be made.

6.3 Data After Cancellation

Your data (products, posts, content, settings) is retained for 30 days after cancellation, during which you may reactivate your subscription or request a data export. After 30 days, data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Cancelling your subscription does not delete your account or data immediately. You retain access until the end of your paid period.
7.

Billing & Renewal Policy

Understanding how billing works helps you avoid unexpected charges:

Automatic renewalSubscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing cycle (monthly or annually) unless cancelled beforehand.
Renewal notificationFor annual plans, we will send a renewal reminder email at least 7 days before the renewal date.
Price changesIf we change subscription pricing, we will notify you at least 30 days in advance. Price changes apply at your next renewal date.
CurrencyAll charges are in US dollars (USD). International customers may see currency conversion fees from their bank or card provider — these are not controlled by us.
Payment processorBilling is handled by Paddle. Your payment details are stored securely by Paddle and never seen or stored by PickPostAI.
8.

Partial Refunds Policy

PickPostAI does not offer partial or prorated refunds for unused portions of a subscription period. This includes:

  • Cancelling partway through a monthly billing cycle
  • Switching from an annual plan to a monthly plan mid-cycle
  • Reducing the number of users or connected stores mid-cycle
  • Periods during which you did not actively use the platform

When you upgrade your plan mid-cycle, the price difference is prorated and charged immediately. Downgrades take effect at the start of the next billing cycle with no partial refund for the current period.

9.

Chargebacks & Disputes

We strongly encourage you to contact us before initiating a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank. Most billing issues can be resolved quickly by emailing billing@pickpostai.com.

9.1 Consequences of Chargebacks

If you file a chargeback without first contacting us, we reserve the right to:

  • Immediately suspend or terminate your account pending investigation
  • Contest the chargeback with supporting transaction and access records
  • Permanently ban the account from future use of the Service
  • Refer repeated or fraudulent chargeback cases to our payment provider and relevant authorities

9.2 Legitimate Disputes

If you believe a charge is genuinely fraudulent (i.e. you did not authorise the subscription), contact us immediately. We will investigate and, if confirmed, issue a full refund and secure your account without requiring a chargeback.

10.

AI-Generated Content & API Usage

Generating AI content consumes compute resources and incurs real costs from third-party AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic). As a result:

No refunds for generated content

Once AI captions, post copy, or hashtags have been generated, those API costs are consumed and cannot be refunded regardless of whether the content was published.

No refunds for content quality

AI-generated content quality, tone, accuracy, or performance on social media are not grounds for a refund. We recommend reviewing generated content before publishing.

AI generation limits

Each plan includes a defined monthly AI generation allowance. Unused allowance does not roll over and is not refundable.

AI provider outages

If an AI provider outage prevents generation for an extended period, we will review cases individually and may offer account credits at our discretion.

11.

Third-Party Service Costs

PickPostAI integrates with third-party platforms including Meta (Facebook & Instagram), eCommerce platforms, and AI providers. These third parties operate independently and have their own pricing, policies, and terms:

  • PickPostAI subscription fees do not cover any costs charged directly by third-party platforms to you.
  • Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Wix, or Squarespace subscription costs are separate and non-refundable through PickPostAI.
  • Meta advertising costs or boosted post spend are entirely separate from PickPostAI subscription fees.
  • If a third-party platform changes its API terms and disrupts PickPostAI functionality, this does not entitle you to a refund.
  • We are not responsible for costs incurred from third-party services as a result of using PickPostAI.
12.

Refund Request Process

To request a refund, follow these steps:

01

Email us

Send a request to billing@pickpostai.com with the subject line "Refund Request".

02

Include required information

Your registered account email address, the charge date and amount, your reason for requesting a refund, and any supporting evidence (screenshots, error messages).

03

Wait for review

Our billing team will review your request within 5 business days and respond via email.

04

Resolution

If approved, refunds are processed through Paddle and returned to your original payment method. See Section 13 for processing times.

Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of the charge date. Requests submitted after 14 days will not be considered.
13.

Processing Time for Refunds

Once a refund is approved:

Internal approval

1–5 business days from request submission

Paddle processing

3–5 business days after approval

Bank / card credit

5–10 business days (varies by institution)

Total time from request to bank credit is typically 5–20 business days. If you have not received your refund after 20 business days, contact us with your refund reference number.

14.

Exceptional Cases (Goodwill Refunds)

We understand that exceptional situations arise. At our sole discretion, we may grant goodwill refunds or account credits in cases such as:

  • Serious personal or medical emergencies documented and communicated promptly
  • Critical platform bugs that rendered the core service non-functional for an extended period
  • Significant miscommunication regarding plan features at the time of purchase
  • Long-standing customers (12+ months) experiencing a billing issue for the first time

Goodwill refunds or credits are offered at the complete discretion of PickPostAI and do not constitute an obligation or precedent for future cases. Account credits are applied to your next billing cycle and are non-transferable.

15.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Refund Policy at any time. When changes are made:

  • The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised
  • Material changes will be communicated by email at least 14 days before they take effect
  • Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance

The refund policy in effect at the time of your charge governs that transaction. Updated policies apply to charges made after the effective date of the change.

16.

Contact Information

For all billing and refund enquiries, please contact us:

PickPostAI — Billing Support

Email:billing@pickpostai.com

Response time:Within 5 business days

Live chat:Available on pickpostai.com (business hours)