Refund Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026 · Effective date: 1 January 2026
1. One-Time Onboarding & Setup Fee — Non-Refundable
Strictly Non-Refundable
All new clients are required to pay a one-time onboarding and platform setup fee of £450 (GBP) / $700 (USD) before access to the Vertafy platform is granted. This fee covers account configuration, workflow build-out, system integration, and dedicated onboarding support provided by the Vertafy team.
This one-time setup fee is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to: early cancellation of the subscription, dissatisfaction with the Services, change of business circumstances, or termination of the Agreement by either party. By paying this fee, you acknowledge and agree that the onboarding work has commenced and the fee is fully earned upon payment.
2. Subscription Fees — General Policy
All Vertafy subscription fees are billed monthly in advance and are generally non-refundable. When you subscribe to a Vertafy plan, you are purchasing access to our platform and services for the billing period. This is consistent with standard SaaS industry practice.
If you cancel your subscription, your access will continue until the end of the current paid billing period. You will not receive a prorated refund for any unused portion of a billing period, except in the specific circumstances described below.
3. Free Trial Period
All new subscribers are entitled to a 14-day free trial before any charges are applied. No credit card is required to begin the trial. We strongly encourage all prospective clients to make use of the free trial to evaluate whether Vertafy meets their business needs before committing to a paid subscription.
If you cancel during the free trial period, you will not be charged and no refund is applicable as no payment will have been taken.
4. Circumstances Where Refunds May Be Issued
Vertafy will issue a full or partial refund in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Unavailability (Downtime)
If the Vertafy platform experiences unplanned downtime that results in the service being unavailable for a cumulative period exceeding 72 hours in a single calendar month, affected clients will be entitled to a prorated credit equivalent to the period of unavailability, applied to the following billing cycle. Enterprise clients with a signed SLA are subject to the credit terms specified in that agreement.
3.2 Billing Errors
If you have been charged incorrectly due to a billing error on our part (e.g., charged at the wrong rate, charged twice, or charged after a valid cancellation), we will issue a full refund of the erroneous charge within 10 business days of the error being confirmed. Please contact us at [email protected] with details of the discrepancy.
3.3 Cancellation Within 7 Days of First Payment
If you are a new paid subscriber (i.e., this is your first payment after the free trial) and you cancel within 7 calendar days of your first charge, you may request a full refund of that first payment. This applies only to the first billing cycle and is intended as a good-faith extension of our trial period for clients who may have inadvertently been charged. To request this refund, contact us within 7 days of the charge at [email protected].
3.4 Failure to Deliver Contracted Services
If Vertafy materially fails to deliver the core services as described in your subscription plan and is unable to remedy the failure within a reasonable timeframe (not to exceed 14 business days after written notice from you), you will be entitled to a prorated refund for the affected period.
3.5 Termination by Vertafy Without Cause
If Vertafy terminates your subscription without cause (i.e., not due to a breach of our Terms & Conditions by you), you will receive a prorated refund for the unused portion of your current billing period.
5. Circumstances Where Refunds Will Not Be Issued
Refunds will not be issued in the following circumstances:
- The one-time onboarding and setup fee (£450/$700) — this is non-refundable under all circumstances without exception.
- You cancel your subscription after the 7-day new subscriber window has passed.
- You no longer wish to use the Services but the Services have been available and functioning as described.
- Your account has been suspended or terminated due to a violation of our Terms & Conditions or Acceptable Use Policy.
- You have exceeded your plan's message or usage limits and were charged for additional usage (where applicable).
- You request a refund for a billing period during which you actively used the Services.
- Dissatisfaction with the Services that was not reported to our support team and given a reasonable opportunity to be resolved.
6. How to Request a Refund
To request a refund, please contact our support team with the following information:
- Your full name and registered email address.
- Your company name and account details.
- The date and amount of the charge in question.
- A clear description of the reason for your refund request.
- Any supporting evidence (e.g., screenshots of errors, downtime reports).
Contact for refund requests:
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: "Refund Request — [Your Company Name]"
Response time: Within 5 business days of receipt.
7. Refund Processing
Approved refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 10 business days of approval. Depending on your bank or card issuer, it may take an additional 3–5 business days for the funds to appear in your account. Vertafy is not responsible for delays caused by your financial institution.
Refunds will be issued in the same currency as the original charge (GBP or USD). Vertafy is not responsible for any currency conversion losses.
8. Chargebacks
We encourage you to contact us directly before initiating a chargeback with your bank or card issuer. Chargebacks can result in account suspension and may incur additional fees. If you have a legitimate billing dispute, our team is committed to resolving it promptly and fairly. Clients who initiate chargebacks without first contacting Vertafy may have their accounts permanently suspended.
9. Consumer Rights (UK)
If you are a consumer (not a business) based in the United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. In particular, you may have a 14-day cooling-off period from the date of purchase, unless you have expressly requested that the service begin during this period and the service has been fully performed. By beginning your free trial or paid subscription, you acknowledge that the service has commenced and the cooling-off period may be reduced accordingly.
Nothing in this Refund Policy affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
10. Changes to This Policy
Vertafy reserves the right to modify this Refund Policy at any time. Changes will be communicated via email to registered account holders with at least 14 days' notice. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
IMA Management Group Ltd (trading as Vertafy)
30 Churchill Place, London, E14 5RE, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7729 395452
Company No. 14603036 · Registered in England & Wales