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This clause means that if you buy something you did not intend to, that does not work as expected, or that a child purchases without your knowledge, you may not be entitled to a refund under the agreement's stated terms.
Interpretive note: Applicable consumer protection law in various jurisdictions, particularly the EU, UK, and certain US states, may provide statutory refund rights that override or limit the no-refund default stated in the agreement.
Users who make accidental purchases, receive defective digital content, or whose children make unauthorized in-app purchases may find it difficult to obtain refunds, as the agreement establishes non-refundability as the default position with limited stated exceptions.
How other platforms handle this
You cannot cancel an order that includes a delivery of digital content that is not delivered on a physical medium if order processing has begun with your express, prior consent and acknowledgment that you thereby waive your right of cancellation.
If our mobile application fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple and Apple will refund the purchase price of the mobile application to you.
The cancellation will take effect at the end of the billing period. You can see when your subscription will end on the "Account" page.
"All purchases are final. No Refunds: We are unable to offer refunds for digital products, including in-app purchases and subscriptions, except as described in our refund policy or as required by applicable law.Excerpt from Apple Pay's Apple Media Services Terms
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This clause means that if you buy something you did not intend to, that does not work as expected, or that a child purchases without your knowledge, you may not be entitled to a refund under the agreement's stated terms.
Users who make accidental purchases, receive defective digital content, or whose children make unauthorized in-app purchases may find it difficult to obtain refunds, as the agreement establishes non-refundability as the default position with limited stated exceptions.
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