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Non-Refundable Expiring Resource Packages

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What it is

Any prepaid credits you buy for Kling AI's video or image generation services expire at a set date and any unused balance is permanently forfeited with no refund or rollover.

This analysis describes what Kling AI's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

If you purchase a large credit package and do not use it fully before expiration, you lose the remaining balance with no recourse under the stated terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision creates direct financial risk for users who prepurchase resource packages, particularly business users buying in bulk, as unused credits are cleared upon expiration and the terms explicitly state they do not carry over.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Dispute a Fee
    Within 30 days
    If you believe credits were incorrectly charged or expired prematurely, contact Kling AI support through the platform before the expiration date. Review the billing rules page linked from the pricing section for expiration details before purchasing.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Unused resource package balance does not carry over and will be cleared upon expiration.

— Excerpt from Kling AI's Kling AI Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Non-refundable prepaid credit policies may implicate state consumer protection laws in the US, including California's gift card laws and general unfair business practices statutes, though AI credit packages may not be classified as gift cards in all jurisdictions. The FTC Act applies where the no-refund policy is not clearly disclosed at point of purchase. EU consumer protection law, including the Consumer Rights Directive, may require clearer pre-purchase disclosure of expiration and refund terms for EU users. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The no-refund, no-rollover policy is operationally straightforward but creates chargeback and dispute risk, particularly for enterprise customers purchasing large prepaid volumes. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California's Automatic Renewal Law and consumer protection statutes may require specific disclosures about prepaid credit expiration. EU users may have stronger statutory withdrawal rights under the Consumer Rights Directive depending on whether the service qualifies as a digital content contract. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should negotiate contract-specific refund or rollover provisions rather than relying on the standard terms. The standard terms' no-carry-over policy should be flagged as a financial risk in vendor assessments for high-volume API integrators. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should verify that Kling AI's billing disclosure at point of purchase clearly states the expiration and no-refund terms, and assess whether the platform's billing practices satisfy applicable consumer protection disclosure requirements in each jurisdiction where the service is offered commercially.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over unfair or deceptive billing practices, including inadequate disclosure of prepaid credit expiration and no-refund policies
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Kling AI Terms of Service
Entity
Kling AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007664
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Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 07:26 UTC
Methodology
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Entity: Kling AI
Document: Kling AI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-007664
Captured: 2026-04-30 07:26:02 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/kling-ai/kling-ai-terms-of-service/non-refundable-expiring-resource-packages/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kling AI's Non-Refundable Expiring Resource Packages clause do?

If you purchase a large credit package and do not use it fully before expiration, you lose the remaining balance with no recourse under the stated terms.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision creates direct financial risk for users who prepurchase resource packages, particularly business users buying in bulk, as unused credits are cleared upon expiration and the terms explicitly state they do not carry over.

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