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Local Cash is not property, has no cash value, is not redeemable for cash, gift certificates or gift cards, may not be earned on the purchase of gift certificates or gift cards, and is purely promotional.
The transfer of Virtual Items is prohibited, and you shall not sell, redeem, or otherwise transfer Virtual Items to any person or entity. Virtual Items may only be redeemed through our Services.
Unless we expressly state otherwise in the applicable rules, a particular Promotion can only be redeemed once, cannot be redeemed for cash, and may not be combined with other offers.
"Promotion Codes have no dollar value, and may not be redeemed for cash or a refund on an existing subscription or past purchase.Excerpt from Duolingo's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Promotion Codes have no dollar value, and may not be redeemed for cash or a refund on an existing subscription or past purchase.”
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