“all subscription payments are non-refundable, and there are no refunds or credits for partially used periods.”
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Users who cancel mid-period or are otherwise dissatisfied receive no financial remedy for unused subscription time.
The updated terms raise the minimum age to use Pika from 13 to 18 years old, which will restrict access for users aged 13-17. The revised payment model introduces prepaid credits as an alternative to subscriptions; credits are nonrefundable and expire 365 days after purchase. The terms now explicitly authorize organizational accounts with designated administrators who manage user access and bear responsibility for user compliance, and establish that organizations remain liable for all acts and omissions of authorized users. For API users, the terms introduce new requirements for API key management, confidentiality, and security, and authorize Pika to establish rate limits, throttle usage, or revoke API keys for security or suspected abuse.
View change record →The reader will not receive a refund or credit from Pika for any subscription payment, including for time remaining in a partially used period.
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If you request a refund and you have not received any Testing Services prior to your subscription renewal date, we will provide you with a full refund.
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the Buyer will not be eligible for a prorated refund of any portion of the Subscription price paid for the then-current Subscription Period.
"all subscription payments are non-refundable, and there are no refunds or credits for partially used periods.Excerpt from Pika's Terms of Service
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Users who cancel mid-period or are otherwise dissatisfied receive no financial remedy for unused subscription time.
The reader will not receive a refund or credit from Pika for any subscription payment, including for time remaining in a partially used period.
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