EarnOn User – Booking Refund & Cancellation Policy
EarnOn User – Booking Refund & Cancellation Policy
Effective Date: 25-06-2025
Last Updated: 25-06-2025
1. Scope
This policy applies to all real-time or scheduled bookings made by travelers (users) with local guides through the Guide Channel on EarnOn. It covers cancellations, rescheduling, refunds, and no-show situations.
2. Guide Booking Overview
- Bookings are confirmed only after full payment via EarnOn Wallet or integrated payment gateway.
- Confirmation emails and session reminders are automatically sent to both parties.
- Guides and travelers are expected to honor all scheduled appointments unless canceled or rescheduled within the allowed window.
3. Traveler-Initiated Cancellations
- ≥48 Hours Before Booking Start:
- ✅ Full refund to the traveler's wallet (100%)
- 24 to <48 Hours Before Start:
- ⚠️ 50% refund to wallet
- <24 Hours Before Start or No-Show:
- ❌ No refund provided
Note: Refunds apply only if the session was not yet completed or marked as “Started” by the Guide.
4. Guide-Initiated Cancellations
- If a Guide cancels at any time before the session starts:
- ✅ 100% refund to the traveler
- 🔁 Optionally, the traveler may reschedule with the same or a different guide
- 🚫 Excessive last-minute cancellations by guides will be flagged and may result in temporary suspension
5. Rescheduling Policy
- Travelers and Guides can mutually agree to reschedule up to 12 hours before the session.
- Rescheduling must be done via the platform interface to avoid losing payment guarantees.
- Each session is eligible for only one reschedule.
6. No-Show Policy
- Traveler No-Show: If the traveler does not join the session within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, and has not requested a reschedule — no refund will be issued.
- Guide No-Show: If the guide fails to appear within 15 minutes, a full refund will be provided, and the traveler may report the issue.
7. Exceptional Circumstances
EarnOn understands that emergencies may occur. Users can raise a dispute via the platform within 72 hours of the missed session for review. Exceptions may include:
- Verified medical emergency
- Natural disaster or transportation shutdown
- Technical issue from the platform's end
8. Refund Method & Timeline
- Refunds are credited back to the traveler’s EarnOn Wallet within 3–5 business days of approval.
- Wallet funds can be used for future bookings or withdrawn (if KYC verified).
9. Abuse of Policy
- Misuse of refund requests, fake cancellations, or dishonest reporting will result in permanent platform ban.
- Guides repeatedly failing to honor bookings may be demoted or removed from Guide Channel.
10. Support
For any cancellation or refund concerns:
📧 Email: guidesupport@earnon.ai
📱 In-App Support Chat: Available 24/7
🕒 Resolution SLA: 24–48 business hours