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Refund Policy

Last updated: May 7, 2026

1. Overview

SaforaX facilitates escrow payments between clients and freelancers. Our refund policy ensures fair treatment while protecting both parties. All refunds are processed according to the original payment method via Razorpay.

2. Refund Scenarios

ScenarioRefund EligibilityProcessing Time
Client cancels before work starts100% refund (minus Razorpay fees)5-7 business days
Dispute resolved in client's favorFull milestone amount5-7 business days
Freelancer fails to deliverFull milestone amount5-7 business days
Duplicate payment made100% refund3-5 business days
Milestone completed successfullyNot eligible for refundN/A

3. Platform Fee Refunds

The platform fee (2% total: 1% client surcharge and 1% freelancer service fee) is generally non-refundable. However, in the following cases, the fee may be refunded:

  • Technical failure on SaforaX side preventing milestone completion
  • Duplicate fee charged in error
  • Dispute resolved in client's favor due to platform error

4. Dispute Resolution

If you disagree with a refund decision, you may raise a dispute within 48 hours. Our mediators will review the case and provide a binding resolution. See our Dispute Resolution Policy for the full process.

5. Processing Time

Refunds are processed as follows:

  • UPI: 1-3 business days
  • Net Banking: 3-5 business days
  • Credit/Debit Cards: 5-7 business days (depends on issuing bank)
  • International Payments: 7-10 business days

Razorpay processing fees (2% + ₹10) are non-refundable as they are charged by the payment gateway.

6. Cancellation by Freelancer

If a freelancer cancels a contract before starting work, the client receives a full refund of the milestone amount (minus Razorpay fees). If work has partially started, a prorated refund may be issued at the mediator's discretion during dispute resolution.

7. Contact Us

For refund-related queries, contact support@saforax.com or raise a ticket from your dashboard.