Summary
This guide explains how Wati processes subscription payments and outlines our refund policy. It covers what is refundable, what is not, how payment authorization works, and what to do if you believe you are eligible for a refund.
Instructions
Before subscribing to Wati or requesting a refund, review the sections below to understand how payments and refunds are handled.
Wati's payment terms
1. Non-refundable subscriptions
As stated in our Terms and Conditions (Section 3.13), paid subscriptions are non-refundable unless:
A refund is required by applicable law, or
A written agreement has been made with Wati.
Refunds or credits are not provided for:
Partial periods of service
Upgrade requests
Downgrade requests
Unused portions of a subscription
This means that once a billing cycle has started, the fee for that period is generally not refundable. You can review the full policy here: View Terms and Conditions.
2. Payment authorization
Before completing a subscription payment, you are required to:
Enter your card details.
Confirm the authorization statement:
“I authorize Wati.io to save this payment method and automatically charge it for any subscription associated with it.”
This step ensures you clearly understand that:
Your payment method will be saved.
Recurring charges will be applied based on your subscription plan.
Consent and agreement
Double confirmation requirement
To complete your purchase, you must also:
Tick the checkbox confirming agreement to:
Wati’s Terms and Conditions
Wati’s Privacy Policy
You can review them here:
This confirmation ensures transparency and documents your consent before the transaction is processed.
Refund requests
If you believe you qualify for a refund based on applicable laws or a prior written agreement, follow these steps:
Contact the Wati Billing Team.
Provide the following details:
Your registered email address
Your Wati Client ID
Our team will review your request and respond as soon as possible. If approved, refunds are typically processed within 5–10 business days. The exact timeline may depend on your bank or payment provider.
If you have questions about your subscription or billing details, we recommend reviewing your plan under the Billing Details before contacting billing team. This helps ensure faster resolution and clarity around your charges.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Subscription refund policy
1. Are Wati paid subscriptions refundable?
Wati paid subscriptions are non-refundable unless a refund is required by applicable law or a written agreement has been made with Wati.
2. Are refunds or credits provided for partial periods of service?
No. Refunds or credits are not provided for partial periods of service.
3. Are refunds available for upgrade or downgrade requests?
No. Refunds or credits are not provided for upgrade requests, downgrade requests, or unused portions of a subscription.
4. Can I get a refund once a billing cycle has started?
Once a billing cycle has started, the fee for that billing period is generally not refundable.
Payment authorization and consent
5. What is required before completing a Wati subscription payment?
Before completing a Wati subscription payment, you must enter your card details and confirm the authorization statement that allows Wati.io to save the payment method and automatically charge it for any associated subscription.
6. What does the payment authorization statement confirm?
The payment authorization statement confirms that the payment method will be saved and that recurring charges will be automatically applied based on the selected subscription plan.
7. Do I need to agree to any policies before completing the purchase?
Yes. To complete the purchase, you must tick a checkbox confirming agreement to Wati’s Terms and Conditions and Wati’s Privacy Policy.
8. Why is agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy required?
Agreement to Wati’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy ensures transparency and documents your consent before the transaction is processed.
Refund requests
9. How do I request a refund if I believe I qualify?
If you believe you qualify for a refund based on applicable laws or a prior written agreement, contact the Wati Billing Team and submit a refund request.
10. What details are required when submitting a refund request?
When submitting a refund request, provide your registered email address and your Wati Client ID so the support team can review the request.
11. How long does it take to process an approved refund?
If a refund request is approved, the refund is typically processed within 5–10 business days. The exact timeline may depend on the bank or payment provider.
Reviewing billing details
12. What should I do before contacting the billing team about subscription or billing questions?
Before contacting the billing team, review the subscription plan under the Billing Details section to better understand the charges and help ensure faster resolution.
