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Users who purchase Tokens have no contractual right to a refund or return; the only recourse is where applicable law independently mandates one.
The updated terms no longer include any language governing Kindle Vella, a service that previously allowed customers to purchase and redeem digital Tokens for eligible content through the Kindle Store. This removal eliminates contractual protections that previously governed Token ownership (non-expiration, non-transferability), refund policies, and geographic restrictions. Users who hold existing Token balances or have purchased Vella content should contact Amazon customer service to understand how their existing purchases and balances are affected, as the terms no longer explicitly address this service.
View change record →Readers who purchase Tokens cannot return them or obtain a refund through Kindle's agreement; only legally mandated exceptions apply.
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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.
Once you redeem your Points, you cannot cancel or return the Redemption Option for a refund of Points except in the case of defective products or as required by applicable law.
For subscribers residing in Germany: You may terminate your subscription after it has renewed with a notice period of one month. Your right to terminate for cause remains unaffected.
"All purchases of Tokens are final. We do not accept returns of Tokens except where required by law.Excerpt from Kindle's Store Terms of Use
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Users who purchase Tokens have no contractual right to a refund or return; the only recourse is where applicable law independently mandates one.
Readers who purchase Tokens cannot return them or obtain a refund through Kindle's agreement; only legally mandated exceptions apply.
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