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Teachable reserves the right to issue a refund in the event of fraud irrespective of the limitations set forth in this Section.
Except as set forth below, all purchases through the Platform are final and Buyer is responsible for all approved charges.
Any refunds, replacements, or disputes related to Products are subject to the policies and review of the dispensing pharmacy and, where applicable, Lilly.
"If you made a purchase on certain platforms (like the App Store), then Patreon may not be able to address any associated refund requests, and you may need to contact those platforms directly.Excerpt from Patreon's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “If you made a purchase on certain platforms (like the App Store), then Patreon may not be able to address any associated refund requests, and you may need to contact those platforms directly.”
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