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Refund Policy

GoAutomate — Chmielna 10, 00-020 Warszawa, Poland

Effective date: 15 March 2025
Last updated: 15 March 2025

Short version: Cancel within 48 hours of paying (and before we start work) for a full refund, no questions asked. After we start, we review case by case. Once delivered as agreed, the service is complete. Contact support@goautomate.work and we'll sort it out.

1. Overview

This Refund Policy applies to all one-time project packages (Starter, Professional, Enterprise) and the monthly Maintenance subscription purchased from GoAutomate at goautomate.work or agreed via email. All prices are in US dollars (USD). Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. and appear on your statement as GOAUTOMATE.WORK.

Because our services are delivered entirely digitally via email — no physical goods are shipped — refund eligibility is determined by how far into the work we are at the time you request a refund. The three situations are: before work starts (full refund), after work starts but before delivery (case-by-case), and after delivery (no refund, but we'll fix issues under warranty).

When you request Work status Outcome
Within 48 hours of payment Not started Full refund
Within 48 hours of payment Already started Case by case
After 48 hours — before delivery In progress Case by case
After delivery Delivered as scoped No refund
After delivery — defect reported Delivered, issue found Free fix first
Maintenance — cancel anytime Subscription active No pro-rata refund

2. Quick Scenario Guide

Find your situation below. Each card shows what applies and what to do next.

I paid less than 48 hours ago and you haven't started yet
Full refund
You're within the cancellation window and work hasn't started — you're entitled to a full refund. Email us at support@goautomate.work with your Stripe receipt. We'll confirm and initiate the refund within 1 business day. Money back in 5–10 business days depending on your bank.
I paid less than 48 hours ago but you've already started
Case by case
We sometimes begin work the same business day payment is received. In this case we'll look at how much has been completed and discuss a fair partial or full refund. Email us — we'll be straight with you about where things stand.
More than 48 hours have passed and the project is still in progress
Case by case
The 48-hour full-refund window is closed, but since we haven't delivered yet, a partial refund may be possible. We'll assess the proportion of work completed. If we're 80% done, that's different from 10% done. Contact us and we'll explain honestly where things are.
GoAutomate couldn't deliver what was in the scope
Full refund
If we cannot complete the project as described in the approved scope for reasons within our control — a technical limitation we didn't identify, an integration that turned out to be impossible — you get a full refund, no argument. We'll tell you as soon as we know and initiate the refund immediately.
It was delivered but something isn't working right
Free fix first
If the delivered workflow doesn't work as described in the approved scope, contact us within 7 days of delivery. We'll fix it at no cost within a reasonable time. This is our warranty — Starter projects have 30 days, Professional 60 days, Enterprise 90 days. If we can't fix it, we'll discuss a refund.
It was delivered as agreed but I've changed my mind / don't need it
No refund
Once the workflow has been delivered as described in the approved scope, the service is complete. Change of mind or a shift in business direction after delivery doesn't qualify for a refund. This is standard for digital services delivered to a bespoke specification.

3. Full Refund — When You Qualify

You are entitled to a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of the payment timestamp shown on your Stripe receipt, provided work has not yet started.

The 48-hour window is measured from the exact time Stripe records your payment — not from when you received the receipt email or when we acknowledged your order. Check your Stripe receipt for the precise timestamp.

"Work has not started" means we have not yet begun building, scripting, or configuring any part of your automation workflow. In practice, we generally start work on the first business day after receiving payment and any required access credentials. If you are unsure whether work has started, email us — we'll tell you honestly.

Also eligible for a full refund

  • We cannot complete the approved scope for reasons within our control (technical impossibility we didn't foresee, integration unavailable, etc.)
  • We fail to deliver within the agreed timeline for reasons entirely on our side and you no longer wish to proceed
  • We terminate the project under our discretion (see Terms §11) for reasons not caused by the Client

4. Partial Refund — Case-by-Case Review

When work has started but the project has not yet been delivered, we assess each request individually. There is no fixed formula, but here is how we think about it:

Approximate work completed Likely outcome Notes
Less than 20% Large partial refund or full refund Very little work done; most fees returned
20% – 60% Proportional partial refund Reflects work completed to date
More than 60% Small partial refund or none Significant work completed; minimal return likely
Delay caused by Client Reduced or no refund Missing credentials or non-responsiveness extends timeline at Client's risk

We will always explain our assessment in writing before processing any partial refund. If you disagree with our assessment, see Section 10 on Disputes.

5. No Refund — When Refunds Don't Apply

Refunds are not available in the following situations. Please read these before purchasing.

  • Delivered as scoped, change of mind. The workflow was delivered exactly as described in the approved scope and you simply decided you no longer want or need it.
  • Business circumstances changed. You went with a different tool, changed your process, or decided not to use the automation after it was built.
  • Third-party platform change after delivery. A tool we connected (Shopify, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, etc.) updated its API or removed a feature after we delivered the working workflow. These platform changes are outside our control. This is what the Maintenance plan covers.
  • Client delayed the project. You did not provide required access or information in time and the 48-hour window passed during that delay.
  • Scope was changed after delivery. You requested additional functionality beyond the approved scope after the project was delivered.
  • Maintenance subscription — current billing period. Monthly subscription fees already billed are not refunded on a pro-rata basis.

6. Maintenance Plan Cancellations

The Maintenance plan ($79/month) is a month-to-month subscription billed automatically by Stripe on the same calendar day each month.

  • Cancel any time by emailing support@goautomate.work. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you keep access until then.
  • No pro-rata refunds. We do not refund any portion of a billing period already paid. If you cancel on day 5 of a 30-day billing cycle, the remaining 25 days are not refunded.
  • No minimum term. You can cancel after the very first month.
  • Failed payment. If your monthly payment fails and is not resolved within 5 business days, the subscription is automatically cancelled and monitoring ceases.

7. Payment Processing Fees

All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. When a refund is issued, Stripe's transaction fees (typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) are non-recoverable — Stripe does not return these fees to us on a refund. In most cases we absorb this cost ourselves. However, for partial refunds or in cases of chargebacks, the Stripe processing fee may be deducted from the amount returned to you. We will always state the exact amount you will receive before processing.

Please contact us before raising a chargeback with your bank. Chargebacks result in automatic fees, freeze the project, and take weeks to resolve. We respond to refund requests within 1 business day and will always work with you directly to reach a fair outcome faster.

8. How Long Refunds Take

Once we confirm a refund is approved, here is what to expect:

1
You email us your request

Send to support@goautomate.work with your name and Stripe receipt. See Section 9 for exactly what to include.

2
We review and confirm — within 1 business day

We confirm whether the refund is approved, the amount, and any deductions (e.g. Stripe fees on partial refunds). You'll have this in writing before anything is processed.

3
We initiate the refund via Stripe — same or next business day

Refunds are processed back to the original payment method used at checkout. We cannot refund to a different card or account.

4
Money arrives — 5 to 10 business days

Stripe processes refunds within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card provider. Some banks post refunds faster; some take the full 10 days.

You will receive a Stripe refund confirmation email automatically once the refund is initiated. If you do not receive this within 2 business days of our confirmation, please check your spam folder and then contact us.

9. How to Request a Refund

Email support@goautomate.work with the subject line "Refund Request — [Your Name]" and include the following:

We will reply within 1 business day (usually the same day) confirming receipt and letting you know the outcome. You do not need to provide a reason to qualify for a refund within the 48-hour window — but it helps us improve if you do.

10. Disputes and Escalation

We genuinely want to sort out any problem quickly and fairly. If you are unhappy with our response to your refund request, here is the escalation path:

  • Step 1 — Reply to our response. If you disagree with our decision, reply to our email and explain why. We'll review it again with fresh eyes within 2 business days.
  • Step 2 — Formal written complaint. Send a formal written complaint to support@goautomate.work with the subject "Formal Complaint". We commit to a final written response within 14 days.
  • Step 3 — EU Online Dispute Resolution. If you are a consumer in the EU and remain unsatisfied, you may use the European Commission's ODR platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. Our ODR contact email is support@goautomate.work.
  • Step 4 — Polish consumer protection. You may also contact the Polish consumer protection office (UOKiK) at uokik.gov.pl or the Polish financial ombudsman where applicable.

These Terms and this Refund Policy are governed by Polish law. The courts of Warsaw, Poland have jurisdiction. Nothing here removes any statutory rights you have as a consumer that cannot be contractually limited.

11. Contact Us

For all refund requests and billing questions, contact us directly. We respond to every email within 1 business day.

Email (preferred & fastest)
support@goautomate.work

Use subject: "Refund Request — [Your Name]" for fastest routing.

Postal address
GoAutomate
Chmielna 10
00-020 Warszawa
Poland
Payment & Statement Information
Charges appear as GOAUTOMATE.WORK on your bank and card statements.
Services are delivered digitally via email. No physical goods are shipped.
Secure payments processed by Stripe. PCI DSS Level 1 certified.
Refunds processed back to original payment method within 5–10 business days.