
Refund Policy
Refund Policy for Studio Booking – Dad’s Money Studio
1. Booking & Payment Terms
1.1. Booking Confirmation:
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A 100% advance payment is required to confirm any studio booking.
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The remaining balance of excess usage of studio must be paid before the session close.
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Booking is confirmed only upon receipt of the 100% advance payment.
1.2. Payment Methods:
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Payments can be made via bank transfer, UPI, Transfer, or cash.
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Payment details will be shared upon booking confirmation.
1.3. Non-Refundable Fees:
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Any processing fees, transaction fees, or taxes paid at the time of booking are non-refundable under any circumstances.
2. Cancellation & Refund Policy
2.1. Cancellations Made 48 Hours or More Before Booking Date:
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Eligible for a 50% refund of the advance payment.
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The remaining 50% will be retained as a cancellation fee to cover administrative and opportunity costs.
2.2. Cancellations Made Less Than 48 Hours Before Booking Date:
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No refunds will be issued.
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The full advance payment will be retained as a cancellation fee.
2.3. No-Show Policy:
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If the client fails to show up for the booking without prior notice, no refund will be provided.
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The entire advance payment will be forfeited as a cancellation fee.
2.4. Partial Cancellations:
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If a client books the studio for multiple hours/days and wishes to cancel only part of the booking, refund eligibility will be determined based on when the cancellation request is made:
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48+ hours in advance: 50% refund of the cancelled portion.
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Less than 48 hours: No refund for the cancelled portion.
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3. Rescheduling Policy
3.1. Rescheduling Requests:
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Clients may request to reschedule their booking at least 48 hours in advance, subject to studio availability.
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The new booking date must be within 30 days of the original booking.
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Only one rescheduling request is allowed per booking.
3.2. Rescheduling Less Than 48 Hours Before Booking Date:
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If the request is made less than 48 hours before the scheduled time, it will be treated as a cancellation, and no refund will be provided.
3.3. Non-Availability on Rescheduled Date:
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If the studio is unavailable on the requested reschedule date, the client must choose another date within 30 days.
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If the client refuses to reschedule, the original booking will be considered cancelled, and no refund will be provided.
4. Refund Process
4.1. Refund Eligibility & Processing Time:
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Eligible refunds (if applicable) will be processed within 7-10 business days from the date of cancellation approval.
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The refund amount will be credited to your source account in 5-7 business days.
4.2. Refund Mode:
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Refunds will be issued through the original payment method.
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If the original payment method is unavailable, an alternative method may be used at the studio’s discretion.
4.3. Deductions from Refund Amount:
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Any transaction processing fees, bank charges, or administrative fees will be deducted from the refundable amount.
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If the studio has already incurred expenses (e.g., special setup, equipment rental, customized arrangements), those costs will be deducted from the refund.
5. Force Majeure (Unavoidable Situations)
5.1. Events Beyond Control:
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If a booking is cancelled due to natural disasters, government restrictions, pandemics, extreme weather, strikes, or any unforeseen emergencies, Dad’s Money Studio will not be liable for refunds.
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However, the client will be allowed to reschedule the booking within 30 days without additional charges.
5.2. Studio-Initiated Cancellations:
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If Dad’s Money Studio needs to cancel a booking due to unforeseen issues (e.g., technical failures, maintenance, staff unavailability), the client will be offered:
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A full refund of the advance payment OR
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The option to reschedule at no extra cost.
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6. Special Conditions
6.1. Early Termination by the Client:
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If the client decides to leave before their booked time is completed, no partial refund will be provided.
6.2. Violation of Studio Rules:
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If a booking is terminated due to a client violating studio rules (e.g., smoking, alcohol, drugs, misconduct, damage to property), no refund will be issued.
6.3. Refund Request Disputes:
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Any disputes regarding refund eligibility must be submitted in writing within 7 days of cancellation.
7. Agreement & Acknowledgment
By booking with Dad’s Money Studio, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Refund Policy.