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Refund Policy

Last updated: 2025/11/08

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Our Promise

We're confident that Tenders-SA.org will help you find and win more tenders. If you're not completely satisfied within the first 14 days, we'll give you a full refund - no questions asked.

What's Covered

  • All subscription plans (Starter, Professional, Enterprise)
  • Monthly and annual subscriptions
  • Full subscription fee
  • Any payment method (Paddle, PayFast)

What's Not Covered

  • Individual tender applications
  • Premium services (writing, consulting)
  • After 14 days from subscription start
  • Multiple refund requests
Refund Process
1

Request Your Refund

Contact our support team within 14 days of your subscription start date.

2

Provide Reason (Optional)

Tell us why you're not satisfied. This helps us improve our service.

3

Account Cancellation

We'll cancel your subscription and process the refund immediately.

4

Refund Processing

Refunds are processed within 5-7 business days to your original payment method.

Annual Subscription Refunds

Pro-Rated Refunds After 14 Days

For annual subscriptions, we offer pro-rated refunds after the initial 14-day period.

How Pro-Rated Refunds Work

If you cancel your annual subscription after 14 days, you'll receive a refund for the unused portion of your subscription:

Refund = Annual Fee × (Remaining Days ÷ 365)

Example Calculation

Annual Professional Plan: R15,588 (R1,299 × 12)
Cancelled after 90 days (275 days remaining)
Refund: R15,588 × (275 ÷ 365) = R11,750

Refund Eligibility

Eligible for Refund

  • First-time subscribers within 14 days
  • Annual subscriptions (pro-rated after 14 days)
  • Technical issues preventing service use
  • Service not as described
  • Payment processing errors

Not Eligible for Refund

  • After 14 days for monthly plans
  • Used all application credits for the month
  • Account terminated for policy violations
  • Didn't find suitable tenders
  • Changed business needs

Special Circumstances

We may consider refunds outside our standard policy in exceptional circumstances. Please contact our support team to discuss your situation.

Refund Timeline

Refund Request

You contact us for a refund

Day 0

Processing

We review and approve your request

1-2 business days

Payment Processor

Refund sent to Paddle/PayFast

2-3 business days

Bank Processing

Your bank processes the refund

3-5 business days

Total Time: 5-7 Business Days

Most refunds appear in your account within 5-7 business days, but some banks may take longer to process international transactions.

How to Request a Refund

Method 1: Email Support

refunds@tenders-sa.org

Include your account email, subscription details, and reason for refund.

Method 2: Account Settings

Navigate to Account Settings → Subscription → Cancel and Request Refund

Method 3: Live Chat

Click the chat bubble on our website and speak with a support agent.

Information Required

  • Account email address
  • Subscription plan and start date
  • Reason for refund (optional but helpful)
  • Order ID or transaction reference
Refund Methods

Refunds are processed back to your original payment method:

Credit/Debit Card

Refunded to the same card used for payment. May appear as "credit" on your statement.

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Refunded to the bank account from which payment was made.

PayFast

Refunded to your PayFast wallet or linked bank account.

Important Note

We cannot process refunds to different payment methods than the original purchase. If your original payment method is no longer available, we'll work with you to find an alternative solution.

Partial Refunds

In some cases, we may offer partial refunds:

Service Downtime

If our service is unavailable for more than 24 hours, we'll refund a portion of your monthly fee.

Feature Issues

If specific features don't work as advertised, we may offer a partial refund based on the impact.

Billing Errors

If you're overcharged due to a billing error, we'll refund the difference.

Our Commitment to Customer Satisfaction

We Want You to Succeed

Our refund policy is designed to give you confidence in trying Tenders-SA.org. However, our primary goal is to help you win more tenders. Before requesting a refund, please consider:

  • Have you completed your company profile?
  • Are you using the AI matching features?
  • Have you contacted our support team for help?
  • Are you searching for tenders in the right categories?

Success Team Support

Our customer success team is here to help you get the most value from our platform. Schedule a free onboarding call to learn how to find and win more tenders.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our refund policy or need to request a refund:

Refunds:billing@tenders-sa.org
Support:support@tenders-sa.org
Hours:Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm SAST
Policy Updates

We may update this Refund Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We will notify existing customers of any material changes via email.

This Refund Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa.