Refund Policy

Effective Date: January 7, 2026

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

1. Overview

This Refund Policy explains the circumstances under which RentKee provides refunds for subscription fees and other charges.

By subscribing to RentKee, you agree to this Refund Policy.

2. Subscription Refund Policy

Monthly Subscriptions

No Partial Month Refunds

  • Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable
  • You can use the Service until the end of your current billing period
  • Cancel anytime to prevent future charges
  • No refunds for partial months or unused time

Example: If you subscribe on January 1st and cancel on January 15th, you will not receive a refund but can continue using the Service until January 31st.

Annual Subscriptions

Pro-Rated Refunds Within 30 Days

  • Full refund if canceled within 7 days of initial purchase
  • Pro-rated refund (unused months) if canceled between 8-30 days
  • No refunds after 30 days from purchase

Example: If you purchase a 12-month subscription and cancel after 2 months (within 30 days), you'll receive a refund for the remaining 10 months.

Downgrade Policy

No Refunds for Downgrades

  • Switching from a higher tier to a lower tier does not qualify for a refund
  • The downgrade takes effect at the next billing cycle
  • You keep higher-tier features until the current period ends

3. Payment Processing Fees

Service Fees

Rent Payment Processing Fees: Non-Refundable

  • Transaction fees charged for rent payments are non-refundable
  • These fees cover payment processing costs (Stripe, ACH, credit card fees)
  • Applies to both successful and failed payment attempts

Typical fees:

  • ACH: 0.8% (max $5)
  • Credit Card: 2.9% + $0.30
  • Debit Card: 2.9% + $0.30

Failed Payments

If a payment fails due to:

  • Technical Error on Our End: Full refund of fees
  • Incorrect Bank Info: No refund (user error)
  • Insufficient Funds: No refund (user error)
  • Payment Method Decline: No refund (bank/card issuer)

4. Situations Eligible for Refund

Service Disruptions

You may be eligible for a refund if:

  • Service is unavailable for more than 48 consecutive hours
  • Critical features are broken for more than 7 days
  • We make material changes to the Service that significantly reduce functionality

Refund Amount: Pro-rated based on downtime as a percentage of the billing period.

How to Request: Email [email protected] with details of the disruption.

Billing Errors

Full refunds provided for:

  • Duplicate charges
  • Incorrect billing amounts
  • Charges after account cancellation
  • Unauthorized charges

Response Time: We will investigate within 5 business days and issue refunds within 10 business days.

Account Termination by RentKee

If we terminate your account for reasons other than Terms of Service violations:

  • You receive a pro-rated refund for unused time
  • Refund processed within 14 days of termination

If we terminate due to Terms violations:

  • No refund provided
  • You forfeit remaining subscription time

5. Free Trial

Trial Period Terms

  • Duration: 14 days for Pro and Pro+ plans
  • No Charge: Credit card required but not charged during trial
  • Cancel Anytime: Cancel before trial ends to avoid charges
  • One Per User: One free trial per email address/user

Trial Cancellation

  • Cancel during trial period: No charge, no refund needed
  • Cancel after trial ends: Standard refund policy applies

Trial Abuse

We reserve the right to refuse trials to users who:

  • Have previously abused trial periods
  • Create multiple accounts for repeated trials
  • Provide fraudulent information

6. Enterprise Plans

Custom Refund Terms

Enterprise customers may have custom refund terms specified in their service agreement. Contact your account manager for details.

Standard Enterprise Policy

Unless otherwise agreed:

  • 30-day money-back guarantee from contract start
  • Pro-rated refunds for early termination (after 30 days)
  • Minimum 90-day notice for cancellation

7. Refund Process

How to Request a Refund

  1. Email:[email protected]
  2. Subject: "Refund Request - [Account Email]"
  3. Include:
    • Your account email
    • Reason for refund
    • Date of charge
    • Transaction ID (if available)

Processing Time

  • Review: Within 5 business days
  • Decision: Communicated via email
  • Refund: Processed within 10 business days of approval
  • Bank Processing: May take 5-10 additional business days

Refund Method

Refunds issued to original payment method:

  • Credit card refunds: 5-10 business days
  • ACH refunds: 3-5 business days
  • PayPal refunds: 1-2 business days

If original method is unavailable, we may issue:

  • Account credit
  • Check (for amounts over $100)
  • Alternative payment method (by arrangement)

8. Non-Refundable Items

The following are never refundable:

  • Setup fees or onboarding costs (Enterprise plans)
  • Third-party service fees (background checks, credit reports)
  • Data export or migration services
  • Training or consulting services
  • Add-on features purchased separately

9. Chargebacks

Dispute Resolution

Before filing a chargeback with your bank:

  1. Contact us at [email protected]
  2. We will work to resolve the issue within 48 hours
  3. Most disputes can be resolved without chargebacks

Chargeback Consequences

Filing a chargeback may result in:

  • Account suspension during investigation
  • Account termination if chargeback is unjustified
  • Chargeback fees passed to your account
  • Permanent ban from RentKee

Legitimate Chargebacks

We will not penalize chargebacks for:

  • Unauthorized charges (fraud)
  • Billing errors we fail to resolve
  • Service not provided as described

10. Regional Variations

California Residents

Under California law, you have additional rights:

  • 3-day cooling-off period for contracts over $500
  • Right to cancel within 3 days of purchase
  • Full refund if canceled within this period

European Union Residents

Under EU Distance Selling Directive:

  • 14-day withdrawal period from purchase
  • Full refund if canceled within 14 days
  • No reason required for cancellation

Other Jurisdictions

Some jurisdictions may provide additional consumer rights. This policy does not override mandatory local laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Refund Policy to:

  • Reflect changes in our services
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Improve clarity and transparency

Changes will not affect existing subscriptions unless legally required. We will notify you of material changes via email.

12. Contact Us

For refund requests or questions:

Email:[email protected]

Support:[email protected]

Phone: [Phone Number TBD]

Mail: RentKee Billing Team, [Address TBD]

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Response Time: Within 1 business day


This Refund Policy was last updated on January 7, 2026.