This hard deadline is strictly enforced — a buyer who discovers a problem on day 181 has no recourse under the Purchase Protection program, regardless of the severity of the issue.
This document directly affects consumers' financial rights by granting PayPal sole discretion over refund decisions with only a limited appeal process available. Consumers who receive temporary refunds during an active dispute investigation face the risk of those funds being debited back from their PayPal account if the decision goes against them, with only 5 business days' advance notice. You can protect yourself by filing your dispute promptly in PayPal's Resolution Center, escalating to a formal claim within 20 days, and ensuring sufficient funds remain in your account during any active dispute to avoid overdraft-like situations.
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