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The default non-refundable rule means users bear the financial risk of dissatisfaction or unused services, except where law or a specific offer carves out a refund right.
The reader cannot obtain a refund on purchases by default; refunds are only available if required by law or explicitly offered by a particular Service.
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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.
If your API access is disabled or terminated, but you or your End User has previously spent on the Site, you or your End User are not entitled to a refund of previously spent amounts.
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.
"Unless otherwise provided by law or by a particular Service offer, all purchases are final and non-refundable.Excerpt from Microsoft Copilot's Terms of Service
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The default non-refundable rule means users bear the financial risk of dissatisfaction or unused services, except where law or a specific offer carves out a refund right.
The reader cannot obtain a refund on purchases by default; refunds are only available if required by law or explicitly offered by a particular Service.
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