# Refund Policy
Effective Date: 16-01-2026
This Refund Policy explains when payments made to Under Construction Technologies are refundable. All payments are processed securely through Paystack.
1. Hosting Services
Hosting (Paystack Subscriptions)
- Hosting fees are billed via Paystack recurring subscriptions.
- Fees are non-refundable once the billing period has started.
- Cancellation will stop future billing but does not refund the current billing cycle.
- Clients are responsible for canceling subscriptions before the next renewal date.
2. Domain Registrations & Renewals
- Domain registration and renewal fees are non-refundable.
- Once processed and submitted to the registry, domain fees cannot be reversed.
3. Email Hosting
- Email hosting subscriptions are non-refundable once activated.
- Each mailbox includes 3GB storage.
- Unused time or storage is not refundable.
4. Development, Migration & Support Work
- All hourly services are non-refundable once work has commenced.
- Project deposits are non-refundable.
- Completed work remains payable even if the project is paused or canceled by the client.
5. Suspensions & Terminations
- Accounts suspended for non-payment are not eligible for refunds.
- Data may be retained for up to 14 days after termination (subject to our Data Retention Policy).
- No refunds will be issued after account termination due to unpaid invoices.
6. Payment Disputes & Chargebacks
- Clients agree to contact us directly before initiating a Paystack dispute.
- Chargebacks made without prior communication may result in immediate service suspension.
- We reserve the right to recover chargeback-related fees.
7. Exceptional Cases
Refunds may be granted at our sole discretion for:
- Duplicate transactions
- Verified billing errors
Approved refunds:
- Will be processed via Paystack to the original payment method
- May take 5 - 10 business days depending on banking timelines
8. Legal Compliance
Nothing in this policy excludes rights granted under applicable consumer protection laws.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Refund Policy or want a refund:
Under Construction Technologies
📧 hello[at]underconstruction[dot]co[dot]za
🌐 https://underconstruction.co.za
