Refund Policy
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
At Chess Next Move, we want you to be completely satisfied with your Basic or Pro subscription. We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for all new subscriptions, subject to the conditions outlined below.
Eligibility for Refund
You are eligible for a full refund if:
- Your refund request is made within 14 days of the original purchase date
- You have not used any paid features during the subscription period
- This is your first refund request for Chess Next Move
What Constitutes "Use" of Paid Features
Paid features are considered "used" if you have:
- Exceeded the free daily AI insights limit
- Taken the ELO Rating Test
- Analyzed a full game using PGN import
- Created a custom puzzle
- Set up a board from FEN or screenshot
- Used Anti-Ban Human Mode
- Used the Chrome Extension (Pro only)
- Used the Screenshot Scanner (Pro only)
- Used the Next Move Calculator above the free ELO limit
Simply logging into your account or viewing your subscription status does not constitute use of paid features.
Non-Refundable Situations
Refunds will not be issued in the following cases:
- Request made after 14 days from the purchase date
- Paid features have been used during the subscription period
- Multiple refund requests (one refund per customer)
- Account was terminated due to violation of Terms of Service
- Subscription was purchased using promotional codes or discounts (unless required by law)
How to Request a Refund
To request a refund, please:
- Email us at [email protected]
- Include your account email address
- Provide the date of purchase
- State the reason for your refund request
Processing Time
Refund requests are typically processed within 5-7 business days. Once approved:
- Credit/Debit Card payments (Stripe): Refunds will be credited to the original payment method within 5-10 business days, depending on your bank
Subscription Cancellation
If you do not qualify for a refund but wish to cancel your subscription:
- You can cancel at any time from your account settings
- Your paid access will continue until the end of your current billing period
- No further charges will be made after cancellation
- Partial refunds for unused time are not provided for cancelled subscriptions
App Store Purchases
If you purchased your subscription through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store:
- Refund requests must be made directly through Apple or Google
- We cannot process refunds for purchases made through app stores
- Apple App Store: Request a refund from Apple
- Google Play Store: Request a refund from Google
European Union Residents
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the right to withdraw from your purchase within 14 days without giving any reason, in accordance with the EU Consumer Rights Directive. However, by using paid features, you acknowledge that you have requested the service to begin immediately and you lose your right of withdrawal once the service has been fully performed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our refund policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: December 2025