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Refund Policy

Last updated: March 20, 2026  ·  Effective: March 20, 2026

We want you to be completely satisfied with BANDGATE. This policy explains when and how you can request a refund for your subscription.

1. Our Commitment

At BANDGATE, we are committed to delivering a high-quality AI-powered IELTS preparation experience. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we encourage you to contact us before requesting a refund — in many cases, we can resolve your issue directly.

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for all new paid subscriptions (Pro and Premium). If you are not satisfied within the first 7 days of your first payment, you may request a full refund — no questions asked.

2. Refund Eligibility

✓ Eligible for Full Refund

New Subscription — 7-Day Window

If you subscribed to BANDGATE Pro or BANDGATE Premium for the first time and are requesting a refund within 7 days of your initial payment, you are entitled to a full refund.

✓ Eligible for Full Refund

Technical Issues Preventing Access

If a verified technical issue on our end prevented you from accessing the Service for more than 48 consecutive hours and we were unable to resolve it, you are eligible for a pro-rated refund for the affected period.

✓ Eligible for Full Refund

Duplicate Charges

If you were charged more than once for the same subscription period due to a billing error, you will receive a full refund for the duplicate charge.

⚠ Reviewed Case by Case

Renewals

For subscription renewals (charges after your first billing cycle), refunds are not automatically granted but may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us within 48 hours of the renewal charge if you believe a refund is warranted.

✗ Not Eligible

After the 7-Day Window

Refund requests made more than 7 days after the initial payment are generally not eligible, as you will have had access to the full Service during that time.

✗ Not Eligible

Account Termination Due to Policy Violation

If your account was terminated due to a violation of our Terms of Service, you are not eligible for a refund.

✗ Not Eligible

Dissatisfaction with AI Results or Exam Outcome

Refunds are not provided on the basis of dissatisfaction with AI-generated content, band score estimates, or actual IELTS exam results. BANDGATE is a preparation tool and does not guarantee specific exam outcomes.

3. How to Request a Refund

To request a refund, please contact us with the following information:

  1. Your registered email address
  2. The date of the charge you are disputing
  3. The reason for your refund request

Send your request to: contact@bandgate.cc with the subject line "Refund Request — [Your Email]".

We will respond within 3 business days and process approved refunds within 5–10 business days, depending on your payment method and bank processing times.

4. Cancellation vs. Refund

Cancelling your subscription and requesting a refund are two separate actions:

If you want both — to stop future charges and get a refund for a recent charge — you must request both explicitly.

5. Free Plan

The Free (Starter) plan has no associated charges and therefore no refund process applies. You may stop using the Free plan at any time without any financial obligation.

6. Payment Processor

All payments are processed by Paddle, our authorised payment processor. Refunds are issued back to the original payment method used at checkout. BANDGATE does not store your payment card details at any time.

7. Contact Us

For all refund requests and billing enquiries:

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