Refund Policy Template

A complete sample refund policy for a fictional online business, generated by the same engine and clause library as our free refund policy generator.

Sample. Written for Northwind Coffee Roasters Ltd, a fictional business. Generate yours to get one built from your own answers.

Refund Policy

Overview

This Refund Policy explains when and how you can obtain a refund from Northwind Coffee Roasters Ltd for purchases made through https://northwind-coffee.example.

It takes effect on 1 October 2026 and forms part of our Terms and Conditions.

Refund Eligibility

Refund window

You may request a refund within 30 days of your purchase.

Requests made after that period will be considered at our discretion and are not guaranteed.

Digital goods and downloads

Digital products are refundable within the refund window provided the product is faulty, not as described, or you have not substantially downloaded or consumed it.

Where you have asked us to begin supplying digital content immediately, you may lose the right to cancel once supply has begun — we will tell you this at the point of purchase.

Physical goods

Physical goods must be returned in their original condition and packaging within the refund window.

You are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item is faulty, damaged in transit, or not as described. We recommend using a tracked service, as we cannot refund items we do not receive.

We will process your refund within 14 days of receiving the returned goods.

Subscriptions

Paid clause. This section is written for you when your answers need it — “Subscriptions”, $14, paid once per policy.

What is not refundable

Refunds are not normally available for:

  • Products bought outside the refund window
  • Items damaged through misuse after delivery
  • Services that have been fully performed at your request
  • Purchases made in breach of our Terms and Conditions

How to Request a Refund

Requesting a refund

Email privacy@northwind-coffee.example with your order reference and the reason for your request.

We aim to acknowledge every request within 3 business days and to reach a decision within 14 days.

Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method. Your bank or card issuer may take a further 5 to 10 business days to make the funds available.

Chargebacks

Paid clause. This section is written for you when your answers need it — “Payments”, $14, paid once per policy.

Statutory Rights

Right of withdrawal

Paid clause. This section is written for you when your answers need it — “GDPR wording (European Union)”, $34, paid once per policy.

Your rights under UK consumer law

Paid clause. This section is written for you when your answers need it — “UK GDPR wording”, $34, paid once per policy.

Contact

Contact us

Questions about this policy? Contact Northwind Coffee Roasters Ltd at privacy@northwind-coffee.example.

FAQ

About this template

Can I copy this refund policy template?

This sample is written for a fictional business, Northwind Coffee Roasters Ltd, and its answers are not yours. The generator builds the same document from your own answers — your name, your website, the tools you actually use — and it is free to create and download.

Why are some sections shown as paid?

They are specialist wording that is only added when your answers need it, priced once per policy. The sample keeps their headings so you can see where they go.

Is this template legal advice?

No. Policy Monster is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. For advice about your own situation, speak to a qualified lawyer.