“Annual memberships: If canceled within the first 5 calendar days of a paid term or renewal, you may receive a refund of the membership fee—but only if you have not used Instacart+ benefits during that period.”
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The refund window is narrow and subject to a usage condition, meaning any use of Instacart+ benefits during the 5-day window forfeits the right to a refund entirely.
A reader who uses any Instacart+ benefit within the first 5 days of a paid annual term or renewal loses eligibility for a refund, even if they cancel within that same window.
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"Annual memberships: If canceled within the first 5 calendar days of a paid term or renewal, you may receive a refund of the membership fee—but only if you have not used Instacart+ benefits during that period.Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
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The refund window is narrow and subject to a usage condition, meaning any use of Instacart+ benefits during the 5-day window forfeits the right to a refund entirely.
A reader who uses any Instacart+ benefit within the first 5 days of a paid annual term or renewal loses eligibility for a refund, even if they cancel within that same window.
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