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"Service fees are generally not refundable for returned items. If your order is refunded, we may issue a refund, replacement, or credit at our discretion.Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
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The clause states: “Service fees are generally not refundable for returned items. If your order is refunded, we may issue a refund, replacement, or credit at our discretion.”
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